This is the year I will loose weight, eat healthy, stop smoking, go to the gym, take time out to meditate, do yoga... yes indeed, this year I will get healthy and feel great!

Sound familiar?

Statistics show that the vast majority of people's new years resolutions revolve around health. They also show that no matter how motivated you were when you made it, come February, your seemingly infinite enthusiasm and drive will most probably have faded, considerably. Well don't despair, for this month will bring you all the inspiration and knowledge you'll need to re-ignite your healthy life! For a whole week (17th-23rd Feb), you'll be able to listen to lectures, participate in classes and workshops, talk to alternative therapists, see demonstrations, buy health products, eat deliciously healthy food, and above all - have FUN!

The Health Week is launched with a HEALTH FAIR (Saturday 17th), where a whole range of people working within alternative health and beauty will be sharing information, doing demonstrations and selling various health products. This is the first time the alternative health sector has been brought together in Lusaka to show you some of the wonderful therapies, products and services that actually exist here! There will also be a juice bar serving fresh juices, non-dairy smoothies (why not try "Green Dream", packed with the protein-rich algae spirulina), and various healthy snacks (no sugar, no dairy, no hydrogenated fats, no cholesterol, no wheat, no trans fatty acids... nothing but goodness!). Chit Chat will of course still be serving all their delicious food but in addition will also feature a daily vegetarian special.

The fun continues on Sunday (18th), when you'll have the opportunity to participate in a variety of different workshops/ classes/ lectures. Ever wonder what all the fuss over Yoga is about? Well why not take part in the yoga class and find out for yourself! Or maybe you want to find out how to make natural beauty products? Whatever your interest, make sure to check the schedules which will be posted closer to the time (or just come to the Health Fair where you'll get all the info).

The rest of the week will look at various aspects of health, such as diet & nutrition, pregnancy & healthy kids, as well as mental & spiritual health. There will be lectures, information sessions and movies. Chit Chat's kitchen will be running as normal and in case you still haven't had a chance to try that Green Dream smoothie, then don't worry as the juice bar will be open every lunch.

The week concludes with a beautifully prepared and presented vegan raw-food dinner. Yes, you read right...! This ridiculously healthy (and surprisingly tasty) cuisine has taken Hollywood by storm, and is about to do the same in Lusaka (well, at least for one night!). Remember, tickets must be booked in advance and cost K70,000. There will also be music, so don't forget to put on some comfortable shoes in case you find that you just have to get up for a little boogie.

Health Week truly provides a wonderful opportunity to find out what's going on in the alternative health arena here in Lusaka, gain insight and knowledge on a variety of health topics, eat delicious food without an ounce of guilt (or addition to your waist line), but above all, it will inspire and motivate you!

Saturday (17th)	HEALTH FAIR – Don’t miss this exciting health exhibition! 10am - 6pm
Sunday (18th)	Workshop Day – Scheduled workshops/classes/lectures on a variety of health related topics from Yoga to Sprouting!
Monday (19th)	Rest Day (only open 12am to 3pm) – Time for you to integrate all you’ve seen and learnt!
Tuesday (20th)	Diet & Nutrition Day – You are what you ate! Find out what you really should be eating to stay healthy, and why.
Wednesday (21st)	Mother & Child Day – Looks at everything from post natal depression to baby massage, to healthy snacks for kids.
Thursday (22nd)	Mental & Spiritual Health Day – Harness the power within.
Friday (23rd)	Optimum Health Dinner & Live Music – The week ends with a delicious Gourmet Vegan Raw Food Dinner (advance bookings only, 097-774481; K70,000).