“The tragedy in life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.”
-Benjamin Mays
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Words to Live By
“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day – unless you’re too busy; then you should sit and meditate for an hour.” Zen Proverb
Words to Live By
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
Clean Eating: Spaghetti Squash “Mac ‘n’ Cheese”
Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash, 3 tbsp coconut oil, 3 tbsp spelt flour, 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp onion or garlic powder, pinch ground black pepper, 1 cup (4 oz) any hard cheese, shredded. Red pepper flakes, to taste. Preheat oven to 375 F. Wash squash, cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds with a spoon. Place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 40-50 minutes. Let cool and separate into strands with a fork. Preheat medium pot on low-medium heat and melt oil. Whisk in flour and milk until smooth. Add salt, onion powder and pepper; whisk and let simmer for about 4 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened. Add cheese and whisk again until smooth. Add squash and mix gently with a spoon to combine. Cover and let squash warm through for about 5 minutes.
Words to Live By
“There are only two ways to live your life, one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle.” -Author unknown
Words to Live By
“How do we nurture the soul? By revering our own life. By learning to love it all, not only the joys and the victories, but also the pain and the struggles.”- Nathaniel Branden
The Little Miracle Enzyme!
Proven to be a safe and effective natural alternative to NSAIDs (drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen), Serrapeptase breaks down long protein chains into amino acids that the body needs. It helps to reduce pain and swelling associated with osteoarthritis, joint pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, and post-operative swelling. It even thins out mucous which in turn eases chronic sinusitis. Serrapeptase should be a delayed release or enteric-coated capsule taken on an empty stomach. This allows the Serrapeptase to pass through the stomach to the small intestine, where the enzyme is then released.
Product Review: Women’s Sage Blend
Are you menopausal and experiencing hot flashes, hormone unbalance, mood unbalance, irritation, and low energy? Beneficial for unwanted menopausal symptoms, the Women’s Sage Blend contains the essential oils of clary sage, lemon, geranium, cypress, peppermint and chamomile. Add 4-5 drops of Women’s Sage blend to your diffuser at night or 4 drops to 1oz of coconut oil and massage on your neck, chest and feet both morning and night. During the day, apply 1 drop to your Aromatherapy Necklace or Lava Bead Bracelet. Essential oils are one way to manage symptoms and as a bonus: you’ll smell great!
Meet the Practitioner – Robert Fortunat R.D.
Robert Fortunat, Registered Denturist, has been a Denturist for 29 years in the Cowichan Valley. Duncan Dental (1992) Ltd. is a small family run business that has been in Duncan for 66 years, and Robert is the third owner since 1953. Robert performs all clinical and laboratory services personally and offers a complete range of denture services from full or partial dentures to dentures on implants, relines and more. Call him to learn more about the options available to you. Robert is committed to customer service, and his goal is to give you a functional, natural looking smile.
Natural Allergy Relief
If you are one of the many who struggle with seasonal environmental allergies, there are natural treatments available that can be as effective as allergy medication. Try some of these top picks for natural relief! *Apple Cider Vinegar *Bee Propolis and Honey from local sources *Nettle Tea *Quercetin *Probiotics *Reishi Mushroom tincture or capsules. An anti-inflammatory diet consisting of nutrient dense food and avoiding processed meats and foods is a part of natural allergy relief. Get sufficient sleep and exercise, and avoid your personal triggers. Visit your local health food store for more information on seasonal allergies.
Find Your Balance: Gambling Awareness Week
The theme for the 2019 Gambling Awareness Week is “Find Your Balance”, in support of maintaining a balanced outlook of the role gambling may play in our lives. In early May, be on the lookout for BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program community events in your area; ranging from sponsored swims, pop up community awareness booths and contests at community centers and other locations. Finding Our Balance in life can be challenging. Striking that balance is easier when we have a diverse array of activities in which to engage.
