NEWS FLASH: I am in the process of changing my online booking system to janeapp.com. My decision was made because it is more user friendly. Those of you who were registered on my old system have already been uploaded to the new system. It hasn’t been a seamless adventure so my apologies for any inconvenience [read more…]
Health Points Newsletter
Health Points – Summer 2022
Pandemic or Endemic, that is the question? “Endemic certainly does not mean that evolution has somehow tamed a pathogen so that life simply returns to ‘normal.” – Aris Katzourakis, Evolutionary Virologist in Nature Jan/22. Simply explained the difference is in how a disease is described. A pandemic is affecting the whole planet while an endemic [read more…]
What Is Autoimmune Disease?
Autoimmune disease (noun) pathology: a disease resulting from a disordered immune reaction in which antibodies are produced against one’s own tissues, as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It was first recorded in 1960 – 65. Normally, our immune system produces antibodies that protect us from harmful substances such as bacteria, viruses, toxins [read more…]
What if a healthy eating program is not enough?
Our good health is being tested in numerous ways, and we need to do everything within our power to maintain our homeostasis – our natural healthy and balanced metabolism. Research has shown that there is no perfect eating program that fits everyone. If you believe that we are all unique, then that becomes an obvious [read more…]
Spring 2020 Health Points – Coping with COVID-19
The past few months have been an incredible experience for our planet and its population. We need to do two primary actions: STAY HOME – WASH HANDS! “Pandemic” is an adjective in the pathological sense to describe a disease prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world. Fortunately they do not occur often [read more…]
Fall 2019 Health Points
This time of year encourages us to snuggle down at home in front of the fireplace and hope for a strong wind that will rake the leaves for us. Alas, wishful thinking! It is also that time of year when we need to wash our hands well and often! Autumn (Fall), in Traditional Chinese Medicine [read more…]
Early Summer 2019 Health Points
Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) can be very beneficial for our health.However, sometimes their presence can be a nuisance. It is hard to appreciate their joyful colour when in bloom, especially if we are sensitive to their pollen. Botanically we can use their leaves and roots which contain Vitamins A, B, C and E, Potassium, Calcium, Sodium, [read more…]
Early Winter 2018 Health Points
As we rush toward our winter solstice and our shortest daylight of the year, we need to take extra precautions,so we can enjoy the holiday season in good health. Officially, it occurs this year on Friday, December 21 at 2:23pm PST. If you have six months of holidays banked – you could avoid winter by [read more…]
Late Summer / Fall 2018 Health Points
What an amazing fall we have experienced – our October sunshine made the September dampness quickly fade in our memories. Thank You First, I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone for their understanding and support while I experienced the process of a knee replacement. My recovery was quite amazing, and I contribute that [read more…]
Winter Health Notes
In the Northern Hemisphere, where we live, on December 21st at 8:25 am PST we all experience the Winter Solstice. This marks when the earth is tilted furthest away from the sun, and results in the shortest day of the year. Since Nature is in balance, the Southern Hemisphere experiences their Summer Solstice, and their [read more…]