SUN day was the third and final day of the 36th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival at Jericho Beach.
Jericho has to be my all time favorite Vancouver beach – it’s never too crowded and it goes on and on and on……
Always an amazing musical lineup of world classperformers which you can hear quite clearly from the other side of the fence while perusing the other lineup of various vendors under white tents set up all along the beach – haute hippie style.
Lexi – owner of “Daub + Design” ultra comfort pantiesStyle is IndividualThese women are from the Republic of Ghana, Africa.natural beauty products tooJia Jia got a feather in his furLove at first sight: my purchase – a lovely *carnelian/sterling ring from Fossil Grotto located in Duncan, B.C.
*Energy of carnelian resembles a peaceful, warm afternoon filled with genuine happiness. YES!
Bonus: Its joyful energy has a nourishing and protective quality to it. Carnelian has courage, confidence and creativity at its core; all these qualities being combined in a calm and grounded kind of way.
Even though the nutrient is available in supermarket staples and via sun exposure, many of us don’t get enough.
Technically it’s a vitamin, but it behaves more like a hormone, in that the body can create a certain form of vitamin D through exposure to sunlight. And yet, according to nutrition researcher Walter Willett of the Harvard School of Public Health, an estimated one in three Americans of European descent suffers from a deficiency of this vitamin. Vitamin D is vital to bone health and may also support immune function and prevent certain cancers, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and even the common cold.
So if it’s found in readily available foods, and a mere 5 to 10 minutes a day of sun exposure generate enough Vitamin D for most people, what exactly accounts for such widespreaddeficiency? Willett blames a whole host of factors: Over the centuries, people have migrated away from the equator and are exposed to less sunshine; industrialization has pushed many occupations indoors; and then there’s that aggravating habit, he jokes, of “putting on clothes, which blocks the sun light.” More recently, of course, we’ve been slathering ourselves with sunscreen.
And since the blood test that pinpoints vitamin D levels is expensive and not routinely given, many people have no idea their levels are low. Symptoms that might prompt your physician to order the test: lethargy, muscle aches and pains, clumsiness and frequent falls, and bone fractures from small stresses.
How much do we need?
Adding to the confusion is the debate over the recommended daily allowance. In 2010 the recommended daily amount of Vitamin D for adults was 600 IUs – but according to clinical trial results published in 2012 in the New England Journal of Medicine, 800 IUs a day improve protection against broken bones by 30 percent. D helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus – critical bone builders – which is reason alone to err on the side of more IUs. Willett recommends most adults get 2000 IUs daily. Don’t worry about taking too much – it takes several hundred thousand IUs to reach toxic levels.
If you expect sunshine to provide you with vitamin D, then make sure your shadow is shorter than your height. The long shadow we see in November is proof the sun is not doing it for us any more, and it’s time to take care of ourselves.
1 Cup of Vitamin D fortified Orange Juice – 137 IU
3 ounces of cooked Sockeye Salmon – 447 IU
1 Large Egg Yolk – 41 IU
2 Sardines canned in oil – 46 IU
1 cup of vitamin D fortified milk – 120 IU
Typical Multivitamin – 400 IU
Whether you hate the sun or love it, you can and should get enough Vitamin D.
Taken from “How-To-Handbook” in Health section of “Living” by Sally Schultheiss
If you expect sunshine to provide you with vitamin D, then make sure your shadow is shorter than your height. The long shadow we see in November is proof the sun is not doing it for us any more, and it’s time to take care of ourselves.
If you expect sunshine to provide you with vitamin D, then make sure your shadow is shorter than your height. The long shadow we see in November is proof the sun is not doing it for us any more, and it’s time to take care of ourselves.
**Don’t miss listening to “Transforming Health” with host Brad King for the most evocative and informative up-to-the-minute interviews with leading health professionals – Live every Wednesday @ 12PM-PST/3PM-EST on VoiceAmerica.com – #1 internet radio station in North America.
Many times I’ve bypassed the Costco demos (oh, they’re demonstrating another blender – can’t be bothered) as I’m making my way towards the food section to get what I need and make my way out of there as quickly as possible.
They recently managed to grab my attention while announcing making sorbet in 30 seconds. What?? A healthy & delicious sorbet born out of frozen fruit, some crushed ice & a bit of agave syrup for sweetener. I was sold! I didn’t even care that you can make soups, dressings and sauces in 5 minutes or less. This machine makes it all so easy and clean up is so simple. The secret is the variable speed dial which allows you to control the blades and therefore provides versatility at various speeds for a multitude of recipes. It’s actually a high performance blender. It comes with a cookbook for getting started but you can do your own thing from there once you get used to it. You can blend, dry & wet chop, make frozen treats, heat, grind, knead, emulsity and purée – even make whole grain flour (not that I will ever – but never say never).
Soup – we made mushroom & cauliflower and cabbage.
It has replaced my juicer, blender & food processor. It’s like the netflix of kitchen appliances for convenience.
The best smoothies ever
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Now, you can make recipes at home the way the Certified Master Chefs at the CIA create their signature dishes. Variable speed operation offers exceptional control.
Vitamix is in a class all its own. These self-cleaning machines allow you to chop, blend, cream, purée, and more—through every course of the meal—with a single appliance. With commercial quality and unsurpassed engineering, you can buy a Vitamix once and have it for life.
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For a beautifully silky & relaxing body lotion this is my all time FAVORITE:DREAMSILKCOMFORTCREAM from earththerapeutics.com
Especially for at night before bed as it slips on like a cozy pair of silk pajamas. Made with infusions of valerianroot and lavender which calms, comforts, soothes and relaxes for a deep restful sleep.
I first encountered this lotion in a yoga class when the instructor came around rubbing it into each and everyone’s temples during Shavasana. I was immediately hooked – sometimes it only takes one try.
I’ve always liked the look of wearing all one shade in either a neutral or color. It tends to elongate you and if you break it up a bit with a belt or jewellery it works very well & doesn’t seem over the top.
Hit all the right hues this summer. From head-to-heel sleek cobalt at Gucci to Stella McCartney’s green thumb and Carolina Herrera’s orange crush, these color-wonderful shades pack a major punch. Or go completely Black or White – but not together.
HermesFrom Spring 2013 – great look for petites
These tone on tone ensembles may seem intimidating to pull off, but by keeping a few tips in mind, achieving this look is a piece of cake.
If you’re a little nervous about trying this bold statement, wear a lighter shade of the hue either on top or bottom – to create more of a muted palette.
Stella McCartney
Keep accessories simple and in neutral colors – gold, black, silver, white, nude.
ITALIAN food is all about ingredients. It’s not fussy and it’s not fancy – Wolfgang Puck.
with spinach salad & leftover grilled salmon
Those words were never truer than in this recipe, which is really not even a recipe – which is in itself molto italiano!
I first tasted this very simple dish when a friend made it for us in Tuscany. She made it using fresh gnocchi and freshly crumbled gorgonzola and it tasted divine. Of course any type of fresh pasta & cheese would be amazing in Tuscany. Since then I’ve tried making it the same way and slightly different versions too. I can tell you that none is as good as the original in Tuscany but you can experiment and come up with something almost as good.
Basically all you do is toast the sage leaves in butter until crisp. Fresh is best but if you don’t have that, then buy it in the package from the herb section of your grocery store. I use either the whole package or a big handful of fresh herbs. Use a generous amount of butter – about half a stick. Coat the pasta (try gnocchi or orechiette – something with ridges to coat each piece) right in the pan with the sauce and then crumble either the freshest gorgonzola cheese you can find overtop or roughly grated best quality parmesan cheese which will melt right in. S+P to taste and some red chilli pepper if you like it slightly picante. Serve with a side salad & crusty bread.
TIP: Pasta like this makes a great side for chicken and fish dishes as well.
A tavola non si invecchia – Italian proverb.
Which means: At the table with good friends and family you do not become old.
Sure, it can help you relax. But massage therapy can do much more than that. Here are six healthy reasons to book an appointment.
1) IT COUNTERACTS ALL THAT SITTING YOU DO:
“Most individuals are dealing with some kind of postural stress,” says Aaron Tanason, registered massage therapist, kinesiologist and owner at Paleolife Massage Therapy in Toronto. “More often than not [that stress] tends to manifest in the shoulders and neck.” Desk workers, beware. More advanced forms of postural stress “show up as pain or weakness in the low back and gluteals caused by prolonged periods of sitting.”
Luckily, massage can counteract the imbalance caused from sitting, which means you can keep your desk job – as long as you schedule a regular massage.
2) IT EASES MUSCLE PAIN:
Got sore muscles? Massage therapy can help. “Massage increases and improves circulation, in much the same way rubbing your elbow when you knock it on a table helps to relieve the pain,” says Tanason. A 2011 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that massage therapy is as effective as other methods of treatment for chronic back pain.
3) IT SOOTHES ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION:
“Human touch, in a context that is safe, friendly and professional, can be incredibly therapeutic and relaxing,” says Tanason. Women diagnosed with breast cancer who received massage therapy three times a week reported being less depressed and less angry, according to a 2005 study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience.
And, a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, found that patients who were depressed and anxious were much more relaxed and happy, and had reduced stress levels after massage.
4) IT IMPROVES SLEEP:
Not only can massage encourage a restful sleep—it also helps those who can’t otherwise comfortably rest. “Massage promotes relaxation and sleep in those undergoing chemo or radiation therapy,” says Lisa Marie de Miranda, registered massage therapist and kinesiologist at Paleolife Massage Therapy.
Also, if you’re a new parent, you’ll be happy to know it can help infants sleep more, cry less and be less stressed, according to research from the University of Warwick.
5) IT BOOSTS IMMUNITY:
A 2010 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that massage boosts patients’ white blood cell count (which plays a large role in defending the body from disease). It also “improves immune function for individuals with HIV,” says de Miranda.
6) IT RELIEVES HEADACHES:
Next time a headache hits, try booking a last-minute massage. “Massage decreases frequency and severity of tension headaches,” says de Miranda.
Research from Granada University in Spain found that a single session of massage therapy has an immediate effect on perceived pain in patients with chronic tension headaches.
By Katharine Watts for besthealthmag.ca.
Also – **Don’t miss listening to “Transforming Health” with host Brad King for the most evocative and informative up-to-the-minute interviews with leading health professionals – Live every Wednesday @ 12PM-PST/3PM-EST on VoiceAmerica.com – #1 internet radio station in North America.
SUN day was the third and final day of the 36th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival at Jericho Beach.
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