3 More Free Events in Victoria BC

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Free Arterial Stiffness Tests at Evergreen Wellness

Dr. Peter Yam invites you to set up your appointment now for a free Arterial Stiffness Test during Naturopathic Medicine Week. Call the doctor’s office at 250-881-7800 to set up your appointment (office hours are 9:00 – 5:00pm Monday to Friday).

What is an Arterial Stiffness Index (ASI) Test?

If arteries are non-flexible or hardened, the heart has to work much harder in order to push the blood through the partially occluded vessels.  These blockages and the extra strain on the heart are root causes of cardiovascular (CV) disease. The ASI is a quick way to determine whether your blood vessels have lost their elasticity and flexibility. The higher the ASI, the more likely you are to have hardening of the arteries.

Special Instructions: By appointment only. Please wear a loose-fitting t-shirt or shirt for this test.

Evergreen Wellness
1752 Blair Ave. Victoria, BC
250-881-7800
doctoryam.com

Open House at Victoria Centre For Natural Health

Dr. Kulwinder Sraw, ND and Dr. Lisa Lau, ND invite you to an open house on May 7, 2012 4:00 – 6:00pm, which will include refreshments and door prizes.

Throughout Naturopathic Medicine Week
-15 minute complimentary meet the doctor sessions
-free blood typing test with initial visit
-blood pressure checks
-body composition testing by BIA (bioimpedence analysis)

Victoria Centre For Natural Health
410 – 1105 Pandora Ave
Victoria, BC
250-475-1700
victoriacentrefornaturalhealth.com

Free Blood Type Testing at Dr. Penny’s Clinic

Dr. Penny Seth-Smith invites you to her clinic for free blood typing on May 9, 2012 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Drop-in (no registration required).

Note: Dr. Penny Seth-Smith is also offering free blood typing at Ingredients Health Food Store and Café on May 13th. Event details here.

Dr. Penny’s Clinic
2518 Blackwood Street
Victoria, B.C.
250-361-9888
naturaldoctor.ca

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Three Free Seminars, Gaia Garden Vancouver BC

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In celebration of Naturopathic Medicine Week in BC, Gaia Garden Herbal Dispensary is hosting 3 nights of lectures from local naturopaths.

Space limited to 20 people, so make sure you call 604 734 4372 to RSVP.

Healthy Breasts

Join for a discussion on lifestyle, nutritional and botanical advice for optimum breast health. – Get to know your breasts and hormonal links to breast cancer.

May 7, 2012
6:30 – 7:30pm
Dr. Jordana Aziz, ND

Stressed, Wired, or Tired?

This presentation will discuss how to identify different types of stress profiles, so that you can understand how stress management using botanical medicines can be personally tailored just for you. Come to this complimentary presentation to regain your sense of calm, zest, focus and energy!

May 8, 2012
6:30 – 7:30pm
Dr. Melanie Deschatelets, ND

Role of Hormones

Most people are unaware of the full effects that hormones can have on the body; there are so many facts that the women out there today should know, but don’t! During this enticing one- hour lecture, Dr. Seema Kanwal and Dr. Rishi Verma will explain the role of hormones. They will also shed some light on the connection between your response to fitness, nutrition and menopause.

May 9, 2012
6:30 – 7:30pm
Dr. Seema Kanwal and Dr. Rishi Verma

Gaia Garden Herbal Dispensary
2672 West Broadway
Vancouver BC
604-734-4372
gaiagarden.com

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Herbal Health Salon in Vancouver – Free Event

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Herbal Health Salon

In celebration of Naturopathic Medicine Week, join Dr. Marisa Marciano on Thursday May 10th at YYoga Flow Wellness for an evening of tasting, teaching and enjoying the power of herbal medicine.

In the traditional sense, this salon will be a gathering aimed both “to please and to educate” like-minded participants to increase their knowledge of plant medicines through casual conversation in a fun and relaxing environment.

The study of herbal medicine is both healing and transformative. Though one of mankind’s oldest forms of medicine, it has been experiencing a rebirth due to its limitless life enhancing qualities.

What you will gain from this gathering is an overview of the possibilities of plant medicine, and an appreciation for the many gifts therein.

In addition, participants will:

-Learn the basic principles of medical herbalism and how it can benefit you.
-Taste and sample various herbs in tea, liquid and food form
-Understand the methods for making herbal medicines from home
-Familiarize yourself with herbs which are most useful for a variety of health conditions

May 10, 2012 6:00 – 8:00pm

Space is limited so book soon to reserve your spot!

To register call 604-355-7106

Dr. Marisa Marciano
YYoga Flow Wellness
888 Burrard St, Second Floor, Room 4
Vancouver, BC
604-355-7106
www.doctormarciano.com

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Free Doctor Visits, Seminars – Whole Foods

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May 7, 2012 Whole Foods Markets in BC

Whole Foods locations in BC are participating in BC Naturopathic Medicine Week. Visit a participating Whole Foods to sign up for a free visit with a naturopathic doctor or stop by on May 7th and attend a free seminar.

customer service deskFree Doctor Visits

Register at Customer Service for a free 15 minute visit with a naturopathic physician between 4:00pm and 8:00pm on Monday, May 7 2012. Click on the locations below for more details and a map.

Whole Foods – Cambie
4:00 – 5:00pm, 6:00pm – 8:00pm May 7, 2012

Whole Foods – Park Royal 
4:00 – 6:00pm, 7:00 – 8:00pm May 7, 2012

Healthy Talks at Whole Foods

Benefits of Different Detoxes
5:00 – 5:30pm, May 7 2012
Dr. Rida Wang, ND and Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, ND
Whole Foods – Cambie

Skinny, Happy, and Healthy Hormones
6:00 – 6:30pm, May 7 2012
Dr. Jordan Atkinson, ND
Whole Foods – Park Royal

West Vancouver Wellness Centre
#103-565 17th Street,
West Vancouver, BC
604.925.2560
westvanwellness.com

Crossroads Clinics
350 – 507 West Broadway Avenue
Vancouver, BC
604-568-6899
crossroadsnaturopathic.com

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Forks Over Knives Movie in Richmond BC

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Forks Over Knives- May 11 2012

Brio Integrative Health Centre and Richmond Alternative Medical Clinic present a screening of Forks Over Knives, followed by a panel discussion, on May 11, 2012.

Forks Over Knives is a film that examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods.

Event Details

Proceeds of this event go to the Richmond Food Bank.

$5 Admission.

Doors open 6:15pm, Panel Discussion at 8:15pm.
Richmond Cultural Centre Auditorium

Please call 604-271-9355 to reserve your tickets.

 

Richmond Alternative Health Clinic
Suite 150 – 7340 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC V6X 1A1
(604) 207-0167
drmartinkwok.com

Brio Integrative Health Centre
#223 – 11020
No. 5 Road Richmond, British Columbia
604-271-9355
yourbriohealth.com

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