GREAT news!

I am so, SO happy to have some bright news to share today - and a request for your action! (And to please share share share widely!!)

I am thrilled to share with you a petition being sponsored by Paul Manly (Federal Green Party MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith BC), calling on the Government of Canada to expand their messaging and support for natural medicines during COVID-19.

There is so much that can be done to improve your health and your illness outcomes at this time. One of the things that has been hardest for me about this time of health challenges is the suppression and censoring of information that I believe can help support people in their health. Sites and pages and accounts are shut down or just not directed to in search engines. Professional health practitioners are barred from using certain language. For instance, I am no longer allowed to use the phrase - or imply the concept of - “immune boost” in the context of our times. Not to mention the P word, the T word, the C word, or the OTHER C word (so I won’t).

It is really, really disheartening to wholly believe that you can be of service and then be told that your service is not valid or acceptable or needed at this time because it doesn’t fall in line with the official messaging. There is so much we CAN do to improve our quality of life at this difficult time - on all levels. It is really, really exciting to feel that this is one step in that direction.

We have a month to gather as much support as we can! The petition closes on March 3rd 2021.

Petition to the Government of Canada:
 A Demand for Greater Government
Support of Natural and Integrative Therapies

Please click link below to read and sign the following petition:

Whereas:

• The majority of COVID-19 communications and mandates by health officials include social distancing, masking, hand sanitizing, contact tracing, and vaccination;

• Natural, time-tested immune system essentials and holistic health practices have received less attention for their role in preventive healthcare;

• A holistic and complementary approach to health would be more affordable for taxpayers than treating disease;

• Many Canadians already invest in natural immunity, proactive self-care and prevention strategies;

• Eating fresh vegetables, exercising, managing stress, drinking water, walking in fresh air/sunshine and getting adequate sleep are simple and cost-effective measures to improve immune function and overall wellness;

• Vitamin D has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms associated with COVID-19;

• Many Canadians are deficient in Vitamin D during winter months and yet are isolating for safety in their homes without supplementing;

• Other vitamins and nutrients essential for optimal immunity and overall health include Vitamin C, Zinc, Selenium and plant extracts, and show promising results for COVID-19 prevention; and

• Greater attention and education on natural health solutions would help optimize Canadians’ immune systems, increasing quality of life and productivity.

We, the undersigned, the citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to:

1) Educate and empower Canadians on holistic approaches to optimize and maintain their natural immunity and well-being;

2) Cover practices for health sustainability and wellness care under the Canada Health Act, including chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, and homeopathic and naturopathic medicines;

3) Support, promote, and enhance Canadians’ access to holistic health services and natural products; and

4) Include immune-strengthening measures and practices in COVID-19 prevention messaging.

This petition is sponsored by:

Paul Manly

Nanaimo—Ladysmith

Green Party Caucus

British Columbia

If you have questions about the e-petition process or encounter technical problems, please visit the petitions website or contact the Clerk of Petitions at PMB-AED@parl.gc.ca.https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Sign/e-3108