Healthy Living News
Dr. John Yim, ND
Summerl, 2012
In This Issue
Medicinal Mushrooms
Make Learning Easier
Top Ten Foods for Kids
Did You Know?
Healthy Tidbits
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Fascinating Fungi, Marvelous Mushrooms:
A Medicinal Mushroom Workshop

Dr. John and Beth Hendry-Yim will be offering a workshop on the incredible healing power of Medicinal Mushrooms.  

 

In the workshop you will learn specific information on the ways of preparing and consuming mushrooms as medicines.

You'll learn how to cultivate these fabulous healers as well as how to incorporate them into your diet through delicious recipes and cooking demonstrations.

Included in the cost of the workshop will be your own shitake log for growing medicinal mushrooms, booklet on identifying local mushrooms and their medicinal benefits as well as recipes and samples.

This is a 6 hour workshop you won't want to miss. Lunch will be included and will be prepared and served by Beth Yim.

Seating is limited to a small group as it will be hands on. Pre-registration and a deposit is required to reserve your spot. 


Date:
Location: The Healing Kitchen, 5861 Alpha Circle, Nanaimo, BC
Cost: $325.00

Deposit:$100.00  

To register or for more information please contact Beth at 250-756-9818. 

 

 
Greetings!
Reishi Mushroom
We're focusing on kids in this issue, from boosting learning with food to the top ten foods they should be eating often. Plus, after spending an incredible three days learning from the Mushroom Master, Paul Stamets, John is eager to share some of the amazing facts about Medicinal Mushrooms and how they can save the world!
 
Medicinal Mushrooms: The Next Generation of Pharmaceuticals
medicinalmushroomsMushrooms have a long history as powerful healers. In fact, they have the ability to heal, reenergize and rejuvenate like no other food.

In this article Dr. Yim explains some of these powerful abilities and as a bonus provides two recipes for creating a healing shitake tea and cleansing detox soup.

You'll also find fascinating video links for information on how the simple mushroom really can save the world! Read more.......
 
Teaching Skills to Boost Brain Power

Modeling and Emotion help your child learn new skills easier and quicker. Learn how to stimulate the activation of mirror neurons in your child for sports, memorization and healthy habits.

Add emotion and cement new skills and learning for a lifetime of healthy choices and academic and athletic success. 
 
Top Ten Report! Ten Foods Kids Should Eat Often!
mom kids cook
Want to ensure your child gets the best possible nutrition? Need to know the most important foods they should be eating?

In the latest top ten report get:
  • top ten foods kid should eat more often 
  • why these foods are so important for your child's growth and development
  • health benefits from consuming these foods
  • recipe ideas   

 Read more.....Healthy Kids need Healthy Food!  

Did You Know?
90% of lettuce tested positive for 47 different pesticides and
57 difference chemical residues.
Local produce have far less residues and much higher nutrient content.
Many of the residues are cancer causing....if you think organic or local is expensive, what is the cost of poor health?
 
Come Celebrate Local Food Producers and Find out Why You Need to Eat Local!
We are passionate about consuming the highest quality food possible. It is the first and best medicine!

On Vancouver Island we have a diverse farming community producing an abundance of organic and/or minimally processed products. We also have several farmers' markets to connect us with that good food.

Don't always know what to do with some of the weird looking food at the market? Concerned it might put your food budget to high?


 
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Keep an eye out for the next newsletter, we'll have another top ten report on protecting yourself against environmental toxins, why eating local is so healthy and more on mushrooms.
 
Sincerely,
 
Dr. John and Beth Yim
Your Healthy Living Coaches