April 2007
BC
Health Guide
Years ago the Government of BC published a
health guide to help people know when to go to a Doctor for help and to
provide
information about general health concerns. As with most things the more
educated we are the better we are able to make decisions. I was
surprised when
it came out years ago when people commented that it was a waste of
money and
upon hearing these comments I asked if they had read it. At first I was
surprised when people answered no but it did make sense because those
who had
read it had a different opinion.
Now recognize that I see the body in a
wholistic way. I use and educate others about how healthy diet and
lifestyle
can maintain health and what natural remedies can be used to
change
our afflictions. From an allopathic point of view and even a
wholistic
point of view the BC Health Guide is a book that should be in every
household.
The latest editions of these handbooks are available at many
drugstores,
compliments of our provincial government. Take time to look at it,
understanding and prevention go a long way towards health.
If you are looking for an excellent wholistic book Prescription for Natural Healing has a recent edition and these are available at a health food store or book store. There is an explanation of nutrients, herb and supplements. Details of conditions and recommendations and things to avoid add up to make this book very worth the $36 price. This book as doubled in size over several editions. Excellent reading!! Excellent gift!
Diane Wiebe is an herbalist
and natural health practitioner at Okanagan Natural Care Center in
Kelowna. www.naturalcare.bc.ca
