The British Columbia Association for Living Mindfully (BCALM) is a non profit society dedicated to facilitating increased mindfulness and reduced stress in homes, schools and workplaces throughout BC. Based in Victoria, BC, BCALM offers classes, workshops and retreats in meditation and mindfulness based stress reductions and management for children, youth and adults. The website is a great resource for information, events as well as tools that help support mindfulness.
http://www.bcalm.ca/
The Good Food Box is a project of the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group (Fernwood NRG), a non-profit organization based in Fernwood, Victoria. The Good Food Box is a non-profit alternative fruit and vegetable distribution system that prioritizes locally grown, unsprayed produce with a focus on seasonal fruits and vegetables. The goal is to make produce available at the lowest price possible to provide healthy food for the greatest number of community members.
http://www.thegoodfoodbox.ca/
The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping protect the human health and the environment. This is an excellent resource on GMOs and toxic chemicals in our everyday lives, as well as other environmental and safety concerns for consumers.
http://www.ewg.org/
The EWG’s Skin Deep guide evaluates over 80,000 personal health products and sunscreens, so that you can know what you are putting on your body.
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
Note: These resources are intended to be an additional source of information for patients. They are not intended to be a substitute for medical care. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet or exercise regimen, before making any lifestyle changes, or before taking any supplements, medications, or herbal preparations. These recommendations are for educational purposes only.
http://www.bcalm.ca/
The Good Food Box is a project of the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group (Fernwood NRG), a non-profit organization based in Fernwood, Victoria. The Good Food Box is a non-profit alternative fruit and vegetable distribution system that prioritizes locally grown, unsprayed produce with a focus on seasonal fruits and vegetables. The goal is to make produce available at the lowest price possible to provide healthy food for the greatest number of community members.
http://www.thegoodfoodbox.ca/
The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping protect the human health and the environment. This is an excellent resource on GMOs and toxic chemicals in our everyday lives, as well as other environmental and safety concerns for consumers.
http://www.ewg.org/
The EWG’s Skin Deep guide evaluates over 80,000 personal health products and sunscreens, so that you can know what you are putting on your body.
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
Note: These resources are intended to be an additional source of information for patients. They are not intended to be a substitute for medical care. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet or exercise regimen, before making any lifestyle changes, or before taking any supplements, medications, or herbal preparations. These recommendations are for educational purposes only.
