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Elk Valley Hospital COVID-19 Physician Update

Posted: 
Mar 19, 2020

Regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), BC is unable to screen all symptomatic patients or potential exposures. As per provincial recommendations, IF you have been out of the country (including the United States) in the past 2 weeks, you are advised to self-quarantine at home.

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health, Elk Valley, Fernie BC, Elk Valley Hospital, COVID-19

Running

Posted: 
Mar 15, 2020

Stick on the Prehab theme to see what you can do in March to avoid having a running in jury in May! Here are some tips and exercises to get you started.

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health, wellness, Exercise, fitness, Fernie BC

Worship You - Self Care Plans & Essential Oils

Event Date: 
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Time: 
7:00pm - 9:00pm

We rarely allow our phone battery to get to 1%, and yet we so often allow ourselves top get there.

Building, exploring & understanding a self-care plan will help you reduce burn out, stress, enhance your health, well-being and relationships with every one in your life (especially you). This is often beyond watching Oprah and eating bon bons!

Discover the surprising things that fill your cup! Self care is individualized, learn about the deeper layers of your own self care plan and how essential oils can compliment this personal care.

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Living Yogadventures, Yoga, Essential Oils, wellness, health

Cross Country Skiing

Posted: 
Feb 19, 2020

If you are interested in making your cross country skiing a little smoother, and possibly a little more enjoyable, give these exercises a try.

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health, wellness, Fernie BC, cross country skiing

For the Love of Lunges

Posted: 
Feb 17, 2020

There are plenty of variations to choose from when it comes to lunges, a movement that can be done in the comfort of your home requiring no equipment. Whether you’re pressed for time, new to working out, have a sleeping baby, or just want to start moving, the lunge is a staple that is effective and efficient.

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health, wellness, Exercise, fitness, Fernie BC, Maddy Alaric

Ev Eijsermans

Posted: 
Feb 11, 2020

This willingness to be involved is not new to Ev - she has put her hand up to give back to our community since the day she arrived. But she admits it is not always easy and there can be challenges living in Fernie.

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health, community, Elk Valley, Fernie BC

Art Opening: Laura Nelson Artwork

Event Date: 
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Time: 
4:00pm - 9:00pm

Join Laura Nelson at the opening reception of her art show and sale Saturday Feb 15th. She is looking forward to seeing everyone after many hours working solo in the studio to prepare for this!

Hope to see you there!

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Inside Out Fernie Wellness, health, wellness, arts, Culture, Laura Nelson

Oxytocin: The Love Hormone

Posted: 
Feb 07, 2020

Oxytocin is a hormone and neurotransmitter, produced in the brain by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. It is perhaps best known for its involvement in childbirth and breastfeeding but its actions and potential benefits go far beyond the period of childbearing.

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health, wellness, love, Fernie BC, family

Reclaim

Event Date: 
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Time: 
6:30pm - 8:30pm

February is an iconic symbol of love. This evening’s gathering is designed to create the conditions for awakening and refining your awareness of the world within you to create momentum and inspiration to co-create with the world around you. This practice will tap into the energy body through intelligent sequencing and cueing. A combination of dynamic physical postures, Kundalini breath work, contemplation and meditation. Included as always doTERRA essential oils to support our journey together.

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Soar Studios, health, wellness, Yoga

First Love

Posted: 
Feb 05, 2020

My son was born just shy of Valentine’s Day. The first article of clothing to adorn his body was a red knitted toque with a white heart on it, donated to the hospital by caring volunteers. His first experience of the world, besides utter shock I assume, was one of love. Warm, soft and cozy love.

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birth, family, Fernie BC, health, wellness, children