I’ve been writing about recent health fairs (including the one that is still going on this weekend at the new Vancouver Convention Centre) and so I thought I’d share my experience. To my surprise, the Wellness Show was full of way more goodies for food lovers than I expected, and of course, of the healthy variety to boot. I tried yummy artisan cheese from Farmstead, delicious bread with a tapenade from Choices, and a healthy tea from Gaia Garden Apothecary. The best thing about healthy food (that is delicious vs the tasteless kind) is that you don’t have to eat a lot to feel satisfied. The flavour is full and leaves one feeling fed and content. I also spoke with people at some of the booths and learned a little about colour therapy, an aphrodisiac cookbook, and shiatsu. The event continues through to tomorrow, so if you haven’t wandered into it, go take a walk on this beautiful sunny day over the the convention centre (gorgeous view of the mountains, water, and Stanley Park), learn and try some new things at the Health Show, and end it off with a lovely dinner at the Mill for something casual or Cardero’s.
The other thing I tried this week to improve my health was Pilates. Admittedly, I hadn’t felt motivated to do it before. What I did know is that it teaches healthy alignment, core strength, and works the abs. Teaching my new Nia classes at Pilates Unlimited, I decided it would be good to learn what goes on at their studio. I was excited to try the Reformer, which is a strange looking contraption with pulley-like chords. While it was weird to set myself in it, the workout was evident. What was most important for me, though, was the strength building and alignment work that I could sense happening in my body. Recently, I had some difficulty with my left hip and realized I was out of alignment. This is also caused my body to forget some connections around my hips and I needed my body to remember them in order to heal. My work with an acupuncturist brought this to light, and I may go back for more of that. I also feel the Pilates Reformer class could do the trick. Most of us wait until things get worse before we take action. I encourage you to take action when you sense something wrong. Healing happens far more quickly and easily when you do.
Enjoy the beautiful sunshine this weekend!
