Butt Cancer

Advocacy group claims hot dogs cause "butt cancer" on Chicago billboard

(CBS News) - Hot dog happy Chicago residents are being told that their favorite meat may cause colon cancer. A new billboard has popped up in the skyline featuring a man in a hospital gown looking at this rear next to the words "Hot dogs cause butt cancer. Processed meats increase colorectal cancer risks." Read More

March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness

AVOID GETTING A PAIN IN THE BUTT!!

According to the Colorectal Cancer Association Of Canada, cancers of the colon and rectum are the second-leading cause of cancer death of Canada.  Colorectal cancer does not discriminate and can develop in both men and women. Often times colorectal cancer first develops with minor, if any, symptoms. 

Colorectal Cancer Statistics for 2011 include an estimated 22,200 Canadian (12,500 men / 9,700 women)  

British Columbia - 2,700 estimated new colorectal cancer cases (1,500 men/1,150 women) Read More  

Article published by Carrotlines

Colon Cancer Prevention

Throughout March, which is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Canadian Cancer Society is encouraging people 50 years of age and over to fight back against colorectal cancer by getting checked before symptoms appear. Read

Hold The Gluten

The response for the upcoming Gluten-Free Support Group has been outstanding!  Here's a short and sweet update ~smile~

Who's Providing the Snacks?

Gluten-Free snacks kindly provided by Martin's Marvelous, Kinnikinnick Foods Inc and  Panne Rizo.  Other contributors include Delight Gluten-Free Magazine CarrotLines, Silver Hills and Roots Naturals from Maple Ridge. A heart felt thank you to everyone for making this event extra special! 

I will  also have some lovely treats from Zena's Gluten-Free Bakery. I recently purchased some cupcakes and some squares for a baby shower and they were  such a hit! They couldn't believe the beautifully decorated goodies were gluten-free.  You will have a hard time believing it too ~smile~ I bet you just can't have ONE. Zena's bakery also offers dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free or vegan options.

To add a  very special touch to our event we will be serving "Tea the elixir of life" Tega Tea is Organic and Fair Trade this means that all ingredients in their teas are grown and harvested using organic methods. Fair Trade is about making a difference in communities all around the world. There will be several varieties and flavours! Some include:

Lemon Hibiscus Green Rooibos- Sweet & tangy NEW Hibiscus is sure to delight your senses!

Masala Chai - A twist of the traditional blend of sweet & sultry masala spices.

Orange Spice Roobios - Sweet cinnamon spices with the tangy taste of orange and earthy rooiblos gives this tea a beautiful taste. Aromatic!

 ~There will be plenty of Door Prizes to give away~ 

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Gluten-Free Support Group

Exodus Colon Health & Wellness launches the 1st Gluten-Free Support Group in Ridge Meadows!

A casual social gathering for individuals with intolerance to wheat/gluten & for both new and seasoned Celiacs.  A great opportunity to enjoy a beverage, some snacks and to share your thoughts, joys and challenges of the gluten-free life.  Individuals interested in adopting the wheat and gluten-free lifestyle are also welcome! The Gluten Intolerance Support Group is dedicated to providing support, information and assistance.

Date:  Saturday, March 10, 2012

Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Location:  Exodus Colon Health & Wellness

                #200-20395 Lougheed Hwy

                Maple Ridge, BC

                Westgate Shopping Centre


Cost: None

      RSVP - Limited Space

         604-465-4263

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