The very latest in cutting edge health products will be among the many offerings at the 18th annual Vancouver Health Show, coming up this weekend at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre in Canada Place.
The popular health show will feature about 150 booths offering natural cosmetics, anti-aging products, fitness techniques, bodywork treatment and food sampling, to name a few.
The show includes a daily roster of seminars with some of Canada's leading health experts, keynote speaker being Sam Graci of Greens Plus fame.
Virginia Ritchie, director of health shows with Canwest Trade Shows, says that of the 13,000 people expected to attend this year, many are “loyal fans” who return year after year.
While the alternative therapy industry has grown rapidly, the “buzz word” these days is not just alternative health but complimentary health, says Ms. Ritchie.
“People are finding that the true answer to your health is the combination of traditional and complimentary health practices. It’s also about the new, empowered consumer, and that’s what this health show is, a place where people can go and check out all the different things that are out there.”
In his seminar presentation, Sam Graci’s topics will include energy-boosting foods, the mind-body connection to health, and why full-body detoxification and the acid-alkaline balance are so important.
An expert in the field of nutritional research, Graci has been featured in leading magazines and made countless TV appearances. His books include The Path to Phenomenal Health and The Bone-Building Solution.
Also speaking is Master Farhad Dordar, a black belt in six forms of martial arts, including Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Kickboxing, and Top Karate. Master Dordar founded Kikara Academies, Canada's first martial arts academy chain.
There are 10 other speakers, including Dr. Brian Martin, Nancy Angelini, Dr. Michael Lyon, Caro Strandberg, and fats and oils expert Dr. Udo Erasmus.
Ms. Ritchie says there will be lots of eco-friendly gifts, and attendees will also be eligible to win prizes including the grand prize of an Infrared Sauna valued at $4000 from Solarus Sauna.
The 18th annual Vancouver Health Show will take place at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 25 and 26. For more information visit www.healthshows.com .
