I welcome and invite you to become part of something profound and exciting…WOMENS WELLNESS STUDY GROUP
Join me Jenn Pike, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, Yoga/Pilates Instructor, Wife and Mother each month as we discuss a specific topic and vision about women’s bodies, health and wellness in the quest to guide your own wellness journey.

Join me Tuesday February 2nd 7-9pm

How to Lose Weight & Keep It Off in 2010!

Make this year the last year you have to worry about your weight. I will give you the tools and resources to set you on a path towards healthier meal-planning, cooking and eating, time efficient, result driven exercises & smarter stress management techniques…for you and your whole family!

Please ask FFC reception for the complete 2010 Women’s Wellness Group Schedule or log onto jennpike.wordpress.com

We meet the first Tuesday of each month $20 drop-in fee or $15 per session if you sign up for 4 or more consecutive lectures and pay in advance.

"Our bodies are our allies in the search for health and healing. Listening to the wisdom of our female bodies is the path to self-discovery and joy”

Christiane Northrup

Yours in health & wellness,

Jenn Pike, RHN,PTS,MES,
Yoga & Pilates Instructor
9.868.5527 (cell) or 9.898.8098 (FFC work number)
balancingbodies@rogers.com
www.fosterchiropractic.com

Dr. Lawrence Palevsky, MD Speaking @ Georgian College

HOLISTIC CHILD HEALTH—
A REVIEW OF VACCINES & OTHER CONVENTIONAL PEDIATRIC RECOMMENDATIONS

Georgian College, Alumni Hall
Sunday February 21
9:30AM-12:30PM
To reserve tickets call
(705) 718-1071
$15 in advance
$20 at the door

In today’s medical practice as well as due to current cultural norms, symptoms of acute illness in children are viewed as something bad, believed by many to be avoided and stopped at all costs. In this workshop, participants will begin to understand why, on a body-mind-spirit level, children must experience their symptoms and illnesses as an important rite of passage. By suppressing symptoms and illness with medications, antibiotics,and vaccines, we may not only be harming children in the short-term, but we maybe contributing to the development of chronic illnesses in the long-term. In a nutshell, we need to let children get sick in order for them to be well.

Dr. Lawrence Palevsky, MD, is back for another informative workshop on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. Dr. Palevsky is a board certified pediatrician and international lecturer who maintains private practice in NYC. He teaches holistic integrative pediatric and adolescent medicine to parents and medical and allied health professionals both nationally and internationally. He has been quoted in many national and local publications, and has been featured on news programs, documentaries, and radio shows.

I highly recommend this speaker. He is very informative and well educated. Bring your head, heart and questions to this invaluable opportunity for those looking to further their knowledge base on this important topic.

Laura

A Remarkable Opportunity

Keep those Babies Warm!

I have a bit of an obsession with keeping my babies warm. I have given up on the teenager that walks out the door wearing running shoes and a hoodie but the little ones get swathed in woollies. I am a strong believer in warmth as a means of providing comfort and calm to a baby. For newborns this means wearing a hat at all times. For very sensitive babies being warmly wrapped and swaddled can be an excellent strategy for calming them and providing security. Where to find these woolly wraps and cosy bundlers? Check out Hestia in Aurora. This is a store owned by Karen Weyler, a Waldorf teacher and expert in Early Childhood. Karen sells all manner of woolen long johns, hats, wraps and warm, beautiful clothing. The wool is blended with cashmere which makes it soft and comfortable. When I visited the store a few weeks ago the long johns were on sale for 25% off - good time to stock up because winter WILL keep coming back!!

The store is located on Yonge street in Aurora, East side of Yonge with plenty of parking in the rear. http://www.hestiaglobal.com/

CHIROPRACTIC WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR

Research Supporting the Powerful Effects of Chiropractic

I came across some research studies the other day that I thought were really great.

The first one looked at the effects of chiropractic on the immune system by reviewing the current literature on the subject. This paper outlines the many components of the immune system and the anatomical and physiological connections suggesting that the nervous system plays a role in the modulation of immune response. Their results suggest that chiropractic may influence various immune modulation cells and increase overal endorphin levels (or as I like to think of them, "happy hormones").

The other study was published in the Journal of Human Hypertension. The authors of this study report that chiropractic adjustments can significantly lower blood pressure in patients with Stage-1 hypertension. The chiropractic technique studied had the effect of not one but two blood pressure medications given in combination with no complications reported.

Pretty powerfull stuff.

Thank you for voting us among the region's best!

Dear FFC Practice Members,

THANK YOU for voting for FFC's practitioners and making us place in the annual Era Banner Reader's Choice Awards!

AND we didn't even ask you to vote this year! :)

We love the support and appreciate the recognition,... thank you, The FFC Team

ALLERGY HELP!

Effective January 2010, Daniel Lacoste, Registered Holistic Allergist will be working in Maple, two Mondays a month.

Daniel Lacoste has previously visited FFC as the speaker at a seminar on clearing all types of allergies without needles.

His website is www.dontsneeze.com.

He will be working out of the Holistic Health Clinic at 2174 Major Mackenzie Drive in Maple for 2 Mondays each month. The contact number in Maple is 905-553-9255. The rest of his time will be spent at his own clinic in Bolton and can be reached there at the following number: 905-951-8659

Any questions contact Carolyn at the FFC Front Desk. I have had great success working with Daniel in eliminating some of my own food sensitivities.

Here's my dinner

Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
Vegetarian Times Issue: February 1, 2009 p.66

This dish freezes well for future meals. Quinoa provides whole-grain goodness and a serving of protein.
Directions:
1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Add cumin and garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in spinach and drained tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.
2. Stir in black beans, quinoa, carrots, and 2 cups water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour liquid from tomatoes in bottom of baking dish.

4. Fill each bell pepper half with heaping 3/4-cup quinoa mixture, and place in baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake 1 hour. Uncover, and sprinkle each pepper with 1 Tbs. remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes more, or until tops of stuffed peppers are browned. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer stuffed peppers to serving plates, and drizzle each with pan juices before serving.
Ingredients:
Serves 8
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 Tbs. olive oil2 ribs celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 Tbs. ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 15-oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup quinoa
3 large carrots, grated (11/2 cups)
11/2 cups grated reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese, divided
4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs removed
Nutritional Information
Per :
Calories 279
Protein 14g
Total Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 3g
Carbs 36g
Choelsterol 15mg
Sodium 518mg
Fiber 10g
Sugar 9g

Homeopathy Level One

Level One Homeopathy

led by Piper Martin B.Ed., DS Hom.Med

Classical Homeopath



Looking for options to going to the Walk in Clinic?

Learn how to support and resolve ailments with homeopathic remedies.

• colds and flu


• fevers


• create homeopathic remedy kit for your home


• first aid


• homeopathic prescribing, potency selection and more.

Join us January 12, 19th and 26th for Level One.

7-8:30 pm

75.00 per person

Foster Family Chiropractic - 1095 Stellar Dr. Unit 1A

905-898-8098

Please pre-register as space is filling quickly.

Already taken Level One? Level Two will be offered in March - please register now to guarantee a space.

One Yummy Nut

For those of you who know me it is no surprise that as a family we do not drink Cow's milk (another post for another time:). We choose either rice or almond milk instead and Earth's Own brand has become my #1 favorite!

Their Almond milk 'Almond Fresh' is absolutely delicious. It is made from real almonds, low in fat, cholesterol and is gluten free. It is also a great source of Calcium providing you with 30% your recommended daily intake and Vitamin D 45% RDI plus its a great source of Vitamin E.

Enjoy the refreshing nutty taste of Almond milk in a smoothie, in baked goods or poured over your cereal for a delicious change.

For additional Nutrition info and details on Rice Milk log onto jennpike.wordpress.com

Yoga Source Offer!

Practice member and friend Theresa, owner of YogaSource is giving you a belated Christmas present...

Until January 15th you can do unlimited yoga for FREE!!!

What a way to kick off the new year and a fantastically contagious new habit. Check out http://www.yogasource.ca/ for more details.

No more excuses...just do it:)

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Hello,

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