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28 January 2020

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Prevention

This week, we're having déjà vu all over again.

As wellness makes its way back to the top of the global agenda, we're returning our attention to prevention.

This is not our first rodeo and I have been digging through the files to share some of our experience gained in 2003 during SARS. Dipping into the vault reminded me of the vast quantity of content I have on file that was published before the static website launched in 2006 and not included when I created the dynamic site in 2014.

One of my favorite things about this business is the ancient wisdom that ages well, especially as we begin to remember what we used to know. Boosted by your support last summer, I have renewed energy to promote natural options. Watch for a series of news articles I curated at that time -- looking back is part of my Vision 2020 campaign to look ahead.

In 2003, we launched our Soulfood Seminar series and in episode two, I invited the public to listen join our members in a talk about Removing the Mask. Dr Allen Dorcas helped us put SARS in Perspective at that lunch and the message feels even more relevant today. A few months later, Bill Barron wrote from SARSland as we eased into recovery mode and built the resilience in place today.

The tradition of sharing continues and we are grateful to the team at OT&P for offering clarity in the media storm and making the distinction between a disease and an epidemic.

With a renewed interest demand for health services, our wellness clinics are gearing up to meet increased demand. Check the dates (joining and updated) in the directory for relevance and feel free to pick up the phone. I am currently updating the listings to make it easier for everyone to boost our immunity with conscious choices and healthy habits and will produce a new HK wellness guide. The digital publication will include useful information and relevant updates on NOVU (my nickname for the 2019-nCoV novel coronavirus) along with practical tips from our members plus contact details for more information.

Technically today is a holiday and the February calendar is in progress so please visit the raw calendar in the meantime for new listings and get in touch with our members to find out about special talks or workshops to ease our anxiety by keeping it real. I will keep you posted as best I can so you can focus on taking care of you and yours.

Soon, we will connect the dots between protecting wildlife, cleaning our space, caring for ourselves and learning how to prevent the worst while we prepare for tomorrow.

Are you well?

Naturally,

PS -- Find out how you can be part of Vision 2020 with my Crowdfunding 2.0 campaign

Founder
HK heartbeat

Listen to your own heartbeat.

Serving Hong Kong since 2001 ... naturally

"The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will instruct his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet, and the cause and prevention of disease." Thomas Edison


Calendar

Jan 28 Fourth day of Chinese Lunar New Year

Jan 29 (7-8:30pm) Mantra.Music.Meditation with Vaiyasaki Das | Yau Ma Tei | Yuti > details

Jan 31 (7-9pm) Splashin' Orange Wine Tasting | Central | La Cabane Wine Bistro > details

Coming up

Feb 3-12  Get Redressed Pop Up Shop

Feb 21-23 LOHAS Expo & Vegetarian Food Asia

Visit the website calendar for event details and the raw calendar for new listings.


News and notices

Nectar (formerly Grassroots Pantry) now is available for catering and venue bookings.

Watch the new season of Frontline Fashion as Cycle 10 of the Redress Design Awards is open for applications.

Redress is hiring an Events Director with organizational skills and a flair for fashion to join the team in Hong Kong.

The Eastern District has launched a pilot scheme with mobile collection points for waste separation and plastic recycling.

Hong Kong Free Press shared the new Trailwatch combining nature conservation and mapping tools for hikers in Hong Kong.

I have been approached by a company looking to purchase an operating recycling business in Hong Kong -- get in touch.


Follow our Twitter feed on the website for ongoing updates and check the calendar for new events.

Visit the calendar to find out what's on, find updates in the Facebook group and check with the organizers. Our members are at your service. Join the conversation in our Facebook group and stay in touch on our page, enjoy fresh pics on Instagram and get updates on the website Twitter feed. Sign up as a paid personal member and support our volunteer community with sponsored campaigns for their ongoing programs.


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