Archive for February, 2010

Are the Olympics Good for Mental Health?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

By Marilyn Zink
With Canada’s hockey win over Russia tonight,  Canadians are on an Olympic high.  Add to that the bobsled wins by the Canadian women’s team for gold and silver along with silver in short track speedskating and you can see how Canadians are feeling pretty good about themselves during Vancouver’s 2010 Olympics.
The Olympics are motivating […]

Alex Bilodeau’s Gold an Inspiration to Us

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

By Marilyn Zink
Like many people, I have been watching the Olympics and was thrilled to see the first gold won by our Canadian freestyle skier Alexandre Bilodeau.
But what really put a lump in my throat is when Alex gave his older brother Frederic a big hug.  That’s because his brother has cerebral palsy.
Alex said […]

Chocolate Sauce and Strawberries for Valentine’s Day

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

By Marilyn Zink
Looking for a quick, simple solution for something tasty for Valentine’s Day?
There’s nothing like chocolate and strawberries to enjoy with your loved one. But chocolate is often laden with sugar and fat, making it heavy on calories and unhealthy.  Here’s a dairy-free alternative to enjoy, which has good fats from the coconut oil, […]

Bach Flower Reflections - how these remedies can help you

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

By Marilyn Zink
The Bach Flower Reflections book by Sarah Brune is an interesting little book that explains the remedies from a unique practitioner`s perspective.
For those unfamiliar with the Bach flowers, these are 38 remedies taken from flowers that affect a person`s emotions, though the remedies can also be used for animals.  The most popular remedy […]