International Self Care Day is the perfect reminder to put yourself first. VitaJuwel’s FOR ME Collection invites you to celebrate YOU with gemstone infused carafes designed to support your personal journey. Choose the energy you need most: Kindness, Confidence, or Willpower. KINDNESS blends Thulite and Jade to promote calm, warmth, and inner peace. WILLPOWER features Apatite and Milk Opal to inspire determination, resilience, and goal achievement. CONFIDENCE combines Baltic Amber and Obsidian to encourage self belief while helping protect against negativity. Take a moment to nurture yourself and embrace the power within.
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July Book Club
Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect With the Present, and Expand the Future. An empathetic and wise book that will guide you on a journey toward a deeper understanding of self. In Lighter, Yung Pueblo demonstrates how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion to letting go to becoming emotionally mature.
Clean Eating Recipe
Gluten-Free Lemon Bars. Ingredients: Crust: 1 c gluten-free flour; ½ c melted butter; 3 tbsp maple syrup; pinch of salt. Filling; 3 large eggs; ¾ c maple syrup; ⅓ c lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp gluten-free flour. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake 15–18 minutes. Whisk filling ingredients until smooth. Pour filling over the hot crust and bake 20–22 minutes, until just set. Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing. Enjoy!
Welcome Note
Welcome to the first monthly edition of Kelowna | Lake Country Wellnessnews – Choices for Healthy Living®, now reaching 28 communities across Western Canada and continuing to grow.
This monthly publication is designed to connect you with the people, services, and information that can help you thrive. We encourage you to support the accredited local businesses featured in this edition. Share this valuable resource with family and friends, follow us on Facebook at /WellnessnewsCentralOkanagan, and subscribe to receive local health tips by email through /Wellnessnews.ca. You can also explore our online directory at /Wellness.News to discover local wellness-focused businesses and services.
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With Gratitude,
Busy? Detox Anyway.
Your body works hard every day. Environmental pollutants, processed foods, stress, poor sleep, and daily chemical exposure can place a constant demand on the body’s natural detoxification systems. Our 11-Day, 24/7 Remote RIFE Detox is designed to gently support the body’s natural regulatory processes and overall balance through frequency-based technology. After a simple 15-minute intake, the program runs remotely around the clock. Your only job is to stay well hydrated to support your body’s natural detoxification pathways. Many clients report increased energy, improved mental clarity, better sleep, reduced inflammation, and an overall sense of renewal. A simple, supportive reset designed to work with your body, not against it.
Social Connection for Seniors
Social connection is a vital health priority for seniors, influencing both physical and mental well-being. Regular interaction with family, friends, and community members helps reduce the risk of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Staying socially active can also support cognitive function and may lower the risk of conditions like dementia. Simple activities such as group exercise, volunteering, or shared hobbies create a sense of purpose and belonging. Strong social ties are linked to better heart health, improved resilience, and longer life expectancy. Prioritizing connection helps seniors maintain independence, confidence, and a higher overall quality of life as they age gracefully.
Feel Great Again!
Feel Great Again!
Using Frequencies to Regulate the Vagus Nerve. The vagus nerve plays a vital role in connecting your brain and body. When it becomes unregulated, it can contribute to issues such as poor sleep, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, inflammation, chronic pain, and difficulty managing stress. At our clinic, we offer a unique, non-invasive combination of advanced frequency-based therapies designed to help regulate vagus nerve function and support the body’s natural healing processes. We are the only clinic in British Columbia providing this powerful blend of modalities, helping clients restore balance, improve well-being, and feel their best again naturally.
The Power of Eating Well
Eating healthy is one of the best choices we can make for overall wellbeing. Good nutrition supports energy, brain function, heart health, immunity, and independence as we age. Many people fall into “sandwich and tea syndrome,” relying on quick meals that lack essential nutrients. Heart to Home Meals® makes healthy eating simple with a wide selection of nutritious, delicious meals designed for various dietary needs. Options include low sodium, high fibre, vegetarian, high protein, lower carbohydrate, and no added sugar meals. With convenient delivery and thoughtfully sized portions, Heart to Home Meals® helps make balanced, healthy eating easy every day.
Toenail Fungus?
Are your toenails yellow (discolored), thickened, or lifting? You may have toenail fungus (onychomycosis), which comes from microscopic fungi that thrive in dark, moist, and warm environments. It invades the nail bed through tiny cracks in the nail or cuts in the surrounding skin and feeds on the surrounding keratin—the protein that makes up your nails. It eventually changes the growth of the nail or destroys the whole nail altogether. No more hiding your toenails because of the appearance. If you have toenail fungus, come see your local podiatrist at Island Foot Clinics for evaluation and treatment today!
Protect Your Hearing This Summer
Summer is filled with fun but also loud noises! Concerts, fireworks, lawnmowers, and power tools can all contribute to hearing damage over time. Protect your ears by wearing high-quality earplugs in noisy environments, keeping headphone volume below 60%, and taking listening breaks. Remember: hearing loss is often gradual and permanent, but preventable. If you notice ringing in your ears, muffled hearing, or difficulty understanding conversations, it may be time for a hearing check. Regular hearing tests can catch issues early and keep you connected to the sounds you love. Prioritize your hearing health all year long!
Healing Through Conscious Breath
Breathwork is an ancient healing practice that uses specialized breathing techniques to support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. By increasing the flow of oxygen throughout the body, breathwork helps release stored emotions and unresolved trauma that may be held within. Regular practice can boost energy levels, improve sleep quality, support respiratory health, strengthen the immune system, and enhance physical performance. It may also help reduce stress, anxiety, and chronic pain while promoting mental clarity and emotional balance. Many people find that breathwork deepens their intuition and fosters a stronger connection with themselves, others, and their creator.
