Last week, a Lillooet man posted a video of his 101 year old mom taking in the season's first snowfall. Today, Wellness Almanac photo contributor Polek Rybczynski shared with me a video of his 1 1/2 year old, Tae, discovering waves for the first time. Nice reminder, that we are wired for wonder. There's a … Continue reading This video of a 1 1/2 year old learning to surf will put a smile on your face
Trust me - dancing isn't just a skill to get you in the family way. A few good hip-shaking moves might also get you through labour, and through a year or two with an infant, too. Just look at any new parent. Even without the kid in their arms, you can identify them by that … Continue reading Dancing for Childbirth, free class with local doula Christine Spiering, at the Pemberton Community Centre, Wed Nov 25
I broke my toe. Toe met doorjamb. Doorjamb won. I quickly discovered my appreciation for Western medicine, the Pemberton Urgent Care facility, our local doctors, X ray technicians, nurses, and for local anaesthetic, when the little tarsal was put back in its place. And then, I renewed my appreciation for adjunct therapies, as I smeared … Continue reading Boost your wellness arsenal with natural approaches to common infections: learn more on Thursday night
Okay, that's my first real attempt at writing a blatantly click-baity headline. Did it work? Notwithstanding my flirtation with that little tactic of the interwebs, I am honestly amazed by this little kitchen hack that my crunchy colleague shared with me. Now I don't have to peel every cucumber I eat, losing all the good … Continue reading Never eat a bitter cucumber again, once you discover this amazingly simple trick
Do you have ideas for how One Mile Lake Park could be improved? It's Pemberton's most used park, most amazing amenity, and best welcome mat. What should take place there over the next 10 years? Where should the Village invest? A public engagement survey is open to the public from October 23 to November 15, … Continue reading Take this survey to tell the Village of Pemberton what One Mile Lake (and allowing free-range dogs there) means to you
After 3 years of writing weekly articles for the local paper I feel confident in my ability to make a 600 word article out of just about anything. The first step is to sit down and begin typing. A lot can happen in a short amount of time - usually within 15 minutes my interest … Continue reading Handling crop-flops with aplomb
I went hiking with a bunch of ladies over night at a cabin up the Duffey. Most of us had kids, so the hardest work of the weekend was just getting out of the house. By the time we were on top of the mountain, we were giddy with freedom. Or altitude. That’s where we … Continue reading Wanted: a few good (older, wrinkle-proud) women
Is it possible to make bannock healthier? So you can enjoy traditional fry bread, without compromising your health? (All yummy treats in moderation, right?) Check out this great video from Coast Salish physician, Dr Evan Adams, Chief Medical Officer with the First Nations Health Authority, for some alternatives.
The federal government might have stopped funding National Aboriginal Addictions Awareness Week in 2012, but Lil'wat community leaders are in their 10th year inviting the community to acknowledge Lil'wat Addictions Awareness Week, a week of activities focusing on health, sobriety and wellness. A sobriety walk from the Xetlocaw school will take place today at 1:45pm. … Continue reading Happy Lil’wat Addictions Awareness Week. March starts at 1:45 today!
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