Why am I so tired, I get a LOT of that in the clinic. Most of it I get in September. Why is that? The quick answer is. Have you noticed it is colder? You use more energy to keep warm at 15 degrees than when it is 30 degrees. The energy comes from you,… (Read More)
I saw a flyers for back to school so I figured it was time to put this up. If you want a lovely child, get them more sleep! If you want a super lovely child, get them a bit more sleep! This of course goes for you also. So many health challenges I see every… (Read More)
The Interstitium is not designated as an organ yet, but it may become the 80th organ in our bodies. If so it would be the third major “discovery” in the last 5 years. First was the discovery that there is lymph system in the brain. The mention of lymph in the brain for years and… (Read More)
I like Tai Chi, you know that slow moving stuff you see ‘old’ people doing in the park in China town? I recently came back from a big workshop in Toronto the 20 year anniversary of the passing of the Master of our style. Mr. Moy Lin-Shin. It was my opportunity to see all the… (Read More)
I recently did a NPR national radio interview with Ezreena Scott a local trauma therapist. It was my first radio gig. You can listen to it here. Ezreena did a great job and I learned a lot by doing it. Radio time goes fast and then it’s gone. I would like to have said so… (Read More)
I admit it, one of my big life goals was fulfilled last week. I got to chaperone my kids Grade 6 school camp out and it was fantastic. Thank you to the SD23 school teachers that made that trip and many before it happen. I am grateful for the amount of time you put into… (Read More)
Did a North U sailing trim and tactics course this weekend. 60+ participants, 30 volunteers, 20 boats and perfect weather (a miracle for our lake). We had 5 famous sailing coaches fly in from around the USA and Canada and they put it too us. It was great for a few reasons. Our boat won… (Read More)
I am getting interviewed by a psychotherapist on the subject of trauma, so I thought I would listen to her radio show and get an idea of what I am in for. I was listening to her guest Colin Stroud of Cambridge, England where he runs a trauma program. He said some very interesting things… (Read More)
I had the great pleasure to teach a Marine Radio course this weekend with my Kelowna Power Squadron friends Clark and Howard. I lived on a ship for 6+ years in that time I did over 500,000 nautical miles (it’s a lot) and I have been lucky to sail quite a bit in the Caribbean… (Read More)
If someone has taught you, counseled you, mentored you, gave you a hand up when you needed it. Go thank them! Giovanni Maciocia is likely the most published English author of Chinese medicine (TCM) books in the world. He passed away last week. As for theory he is the most influential teacher I will ever… (Read More)