Community Events
Bill C-51: Putting our Right to Healthcare Choice at Risk
Who: Shawn Buckley, Joyce Murray, Lyren Chiu, Ian Stewart
When: September 9, 2008, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: St. James Community Square, 3214 W. 10th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C
Cost: Free admission
Contact: Peter Wood; 604.723.1509; acoalitionagainstbillc51"gmail.com; www.acoalitionagainstbillc51.com
This event provides the opportunity to dialogue with MPs on Bill C-51 and on issues of health freedom. Every one who concerns about Bill C-51 and how it may affect his or her life is invited.
Canada's "Charter of Health Freedom" Launch
Who: Shawn Buckley, LLB
When: Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 1:00 - 2:00 - everyone invited!
Where: Steps of Robson St Plaza (at Vancouver Art Gallery, corner of Robson & Howe)
Cost: No Charge, but bring an umbrella!
Contact: (604) 435-0512 or email Lorna@hans.org
--- History in the Making ---
Most Canadians believe that individuals are responsible for their own health and wellness decisions. Now, as a result of the insights gleaned from Bills C51 and C52, uniquely positive legislation to support that concept has been created.
It is called the Charter of Health Freedom, and it is for Canada.
"The Charter represents responsible legislation, covering issues of safety for the public, while still ensuring an individual's freedom to choose," says Lorna Hancock, Executive Director of HANS - Health Action Network Society (1984), one of the numerous Canadian consumer groups involved in the Charter launch.
"We're very excited to be involved. In the history of Canada's natural health movement, this is the first time that a united, grassroots, consumer-driven initiative of such proportions has been created."
Since 2004, regulations better suited to higher-risk pharmaceutical products have burdened the natural health products industry, resulting in less innovation, reduced product availability and a regulatory backlog, with no realistic end in sight. While not everybody within the industry has agreed upon the best strategy to address Bills C51 and C52, the Bills' introduction was the wake-up call that the industry needed to realize our shared challenges.
"What this launch does is introduce a positive solution for legislators, regulators, and the Canadian people in the way it handles natural health products," says Hancock. "This is history in the making."
The Charter of Health Freedom, available online on September 10th, was created by constitutional lawyer Shawn Buckley, President of the Natural Health Products Protection Association, and on Sept 10, 2008, it is being introduced to the public for their consideration and endorsement.
Public events will be taking place in Winnipeg, Kelowna, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. For details, visit www.charterofhealthfreedom.org.
Please show your support by attending!
Lose weight without feeling hungry - the next generation of weight management. Huge business opportunity as well.
Who: President Ron Williams
When: Sept 11, 2008. 7pm - 9pm.
Where: Holiday Inn Express, 2889 East Hastings. Please note you are my guest, My03 member # 1183601
Cost: $5 for memebers of ForeverGreen, free for non members
Contact: Bruce Duncan, 604-986-1995. www.healthenow.com & .net. contact me for complete flyer.
Learn about ForeverGreen, the business and the health changing opportunity with a focus on the new Weight management system using Form from My03 - www.healthenow.com. President Ron Williams gives a live demonstration with the next generation of weight management and talks of the successes and opportunities.
If you want to move to take responsibility for your health and find out what your body is capable of then join us - it's free!
Nightmare Biofuels?: How biotech corporations are cashing in on the climate, energy and food crisis to push dangerous new technologies
Who: Josh Brandon, Agriculture Campaigner, Greenpeace; Lucy Sharratt, Coordinator, Canadian Biotechnology Action Network;with others reporting from the conference
When: Wednesday, September 10, 7:30 pm
Where: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Cost: Free Admission. Donations accepted.
Contact: info@cban.ca www.cban.ca/agrofuels
Monsanto and the Biotechnology Industry Organization are meeting in Vancouver, September 10-12, at a major industry conference to plan the next phase for biofuels. Big oil, seed, forest and chemical corporations are teaming up to promise salvation through new fuels from genetically engineered trees, new GE crops, synthetic biology, and nanotechnology. What are the new technologies and how far will corporations go to get their way? Join the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, Greenpeace and GE Free BC for an evening of discussion and action. Come hear direct reports from the conference, about Monsanto's latest plans to turn life into fuel.
Basic Holistic Hand Reflexology Certificate Weekend Course
Who: Christopher Shirley
When: 7 - 10pm Friday 12th September, 9am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday 13th & 14th September 2008
Where: Pacific Institute of Reflexology, 535 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1K9
Cost: $325.00 + GST
Contact: Christopher Shirley: chrisshirley@pacificreflexology.com or http://www.pacificreflexology.com or (604) 875-8818
This intensive seventy hour course is offered in a weekend format, and consists of twenty hours of group instruction, ten hours home study and forty hours of practicum. A complete set of course notes plus an audio tape that guides the listener through a complete hand reflexology session are provided to participants.
The promise of the course is that participants who complete the requirements will practice hand reflexology competently on their self and others.
A certificate is awarded for successful completion of the course.
How to Build Your Million Dollar Health & Fitness Business
Who: Andre Noel Potvin, MSc, CES, CSCS
When: Tuesday, September 16th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: 601 W. Broadway, Unit M-11, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4C2
Cost: Free
Contact: Tel: (604) 681-8380, Fax: (604) 681-7003, info@enerchanges.com, www.enerchanges.com
This FREE 1.5-hour introductory “Build your Million Dollar Business” seminar is informative and relevant and will provide you with the tools you need to maximize your business potential!
Whether you currently own a business, or are starting out anew, this informative seminar will help jump-start you towards achieving your business goals!
Join Andre Noel Potvin as he shares some of the ways he created and built a business which, last year, made over 1.2 million dollars helping others create wealth, health and happiness in their lives.
The Body Knows How To Stay Young
Who: Caroline Sutherland, Medical Intuitive, Best Selling Hay House Author and Health Educator
When: September 23, 2008
Where: Norman Rothstein Theatre 950 West 41st Ave, Vancouver BC
Cost: $20 in advance $25 at the door ($5 discount to HANS members)
Contact: 604-435-0512, events@hans.org
"Studying with Caroline Sutherland has made a positive difference in my health. I feel younger than I did five years ago. Hay House is proud to publish her significant book."
- Louise L. Hay, Author of
You Can Heal Your Life
Is it possible to actually slow down the aging process? Health educator and medical intuitive Caroline Sutherland says yes and she has a few secrets that are worth sharing!
Caroline has answers for the chronic degenerative breakdown that leads to mobility issues, decrease in hearing and vision, osteoporosis, and arthritis. Let Caroline help you live a long and vivacious life!
Global Integrative Traditional Medicine Symposium
Who: Drs. Steven Aung, Jean Paul Collet, Lyren Chiu, Michael Chung, etc.
When: September 27-28, 2008
Where: BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver
Cost: Pre-symposium workshop: $75; Symposium: non-member: $180; CRISH member: $150; Student: $75
Contact: Tel: 604-222-0575; Fax: 604-288-0038; e-mail: info.crish@gmail.com; website: www.crish.org
This symposium focuses on fundamentals of traditional medicines with the objective to better integrate their practice with Western medicine. By returning to the source, the conference will provide a deeper insight on the spiritual values and basic principles that support the therapeutic practice of traditional medicines. The rediscovery of the essence of traditional medicines will also help in the conceiving of new research approaches that fully respect their fundaments, while generating useful results with harmonious integration.
Who Should Attend
This symposium will be of interest to health care professionals from all disciplines within conventional and traditional medicine (i.e., Chinese medicine, Native medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, etc.), and researchers, educators, practitioners , and students who work and are interested in integrative traditional medicine.
Pediatric Tuina Course
Who: Dr.Wenrong Chen, R.TCM.P
When: Sep.27, 28, Oct.4,5
Where: 1467 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver, V7T 1C3
Cost: 250.00
Contact: 604 913 2262, 604 518 6455, info@tuinacourse.com, www.tuinacourse.com
Continuing Education Project ¨C CTCMA
Workshop: Pediatric Tuina Course (20 hours)
Date: Sep.27,28, Oct 4,5, 2008; Nov 15,16,22,23,2008
Duration: 10:00am ¨C 3:00pm for 2 weekends
Seminar: Pediatric Tuina
Language: English
Location: 1467 Bellevue Ave, West Vancouver, V7T 1C3
Fee: $250
Instructor: Wenrong Chen Senior Tuina therapist, MD (China), R.TCM.P (BC)
Organizer: Tuinacourse.com
Description:
This twenty hours course will introduce TCM pediatrics Tui Na and teach the techniques for common pediatrics symptoms. Participants will study the TCM theory of pediatrics, traditional schools of Pediatric Tui Na which include the famous ¡°Three-character Scripture¡± school and newly published reflexology for children.
The course is suitable for professionals who would like to add Pediatric Tui Na to their practice and also parents who want to help their kids' health at home. As our teaching is very practical to hand you the clinical experiences of common pediatrics concerns, students are enabled to start their practice right after the course.
Contact:
info@tuinacourse.com
tel. 604 913 2262, 604 518 6455 www.tuinacourse.com
THE BIOLOGY OF BELIEF: The Science of How We Create Our Lives
Who: Dr. Bruce Lipton
When: Saturday, October 18, 2008 8:30 am - 5 pm
Where: Paetzold Education Centre at Vancouver General Hospital 855 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC
Cost: Members: $135 NonMembers: $145 Students: $95
Contact: (604) 688-1714 or Website: www.hypnosis.bc.ca for a detailed brochure and registration form.
DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR DR. BRUCE LIPTON EXPLAIN THE BIOLOGY OF BELIEF!
The path toward self-empowerment is now offered by leading edge science. A renaissance in cellular biology has now described the nature of the communication channels linking the mind and the body. This new science reveals how our thoughts, attitudes and beliefs control our abilities and create the experiences of our lives.
Based upon his bestselling book, The Biology of Belief, Bruce reveals why and how we unconsciously sabotage our deepest desires for health, happiness and prosperity. This information will inspire your spirit, engage your mind and challenge your creativity, as you comprehend the enormous potential for applying this science in your life and in your profession.
This Seminar is open to healthcare professionals and the public.
Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation in the Home
Who: Jim Waugh
When: Tuesday, October 28th, 2008, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: New Westminster Secondary School, 835 – 8th Street
Cost: $24
Contact: New Westminster School District Continuing Education (604) 517-6345
This workshop will give you a clear understanding of the wide spread effects that electromagnetic radiation is having on human health. Learn what electromagnetic radiation is, where it comes from and what health symptoms and diseases it is causing. Understand how you can make your home safe and protect you and your family from harmful exposure at school and at work.
