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may 2008 Newsletter # 20

Alberta’s Wholistic Newsletter

COCHRANE & AREA WHOLISTIC COMMUNITY

Uniting Our Wholistic Practitioners and Providing Our Neighbors with Alternative Healthcare Choices

Supplying a Network & Current Listing for Our Neighbors & Communities

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Feature Story

Elizabeth is a herbalist in Edmonton. She sends out a wonderful newsletter quarterly with some amazing information about healing

and herbs. This article is only a fraction of what is in her newsletter and is definitely worth getting a hold of. Herbs are a powerful

healing tool that not only help with different conditions, they actually aid in healing the condition and / or organ being affected. This

healing is more long term and beneficial while not masking the situation. Following is a part of Elizabeth’s article for April 2008

ASTHMA

A complex condition involving inflammation and over-reaction of the airways. It is one of the most widespread chronic diseases, and

the fourth leading cause of work days lost.

Many things contribute to this condition, including:

• Mold • Obesity • Antibiotic treatment during first year of life

• Allergies . • Remaining indoors • Living in western society

• Salt • Second-hand-smoke • Stress

• Menopause

Preventing Asthma: some of the things shown to prevent Asthma include:

Breast-feeding Fish oil Antioxidants

Avoiding sulfates Physical activity Swimming

Eating apples and fish during pregnancy

Herbs for Asthma: the herbal approach to asthma involves many factors, including prevention, exercise, diet, and herbs. Herbs

themselves are used to address many aspects of the condition such as, allergen response, inflammation, promoting healthy

mucous membranes, improving digestion, preventing further infection, a healthy adrenal system, healthy liver function, preventing

spasm, bronchodilation, and antioxidant levels. What’s more, modern science is slowly providing more and more evidence of what

herbalists have known for generations... herbs work. Here are just some of the herbs that can be effectively used in cases of asthma:

Liqorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Ginkgo biloba

Tumeric (Curcuma longa) Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)

Onion (Allium cepa) Ephedra (Ephedra sinica)

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Coleus (forskohlii; Plectranthus barbatus)

Tylophora (Tylophora asthmatica) Ivy (Hedera helix)

Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) Echinacea

Ginger (Zingeber officinalis)

Elizabeth Walker, CHT, RH Amber Leaf Wellness 780 953-3219

herbalist@amberleafwellness.ca www.amberleafwellness.ca

Welcome to:

Natalie Fortier of Breakthrough Sound Calgary, AB. (403) 201-2371 info@breakthroughsoud.com

A lot us know Natalie for the Crystal Bowls that she sells and does healing with. Welcome !!!

A Huge Thank You to…..

Thank you very much to Abundant Life Wellness Centre (Lavoy, AB.) for helping me find someone to share a table with at the

Body & Soul Expo in Calgary.

Thank you Florence of Inner Cleanse Institute (Nelson B.C.) for sharing your table and time with “Alberta’s Wholistic Directory”

at the Body & Soul Expo. This is what a wholistic community is all about.

Thank you Chris Shirley of PACIFIC Institute of REFLEXOLOGY (Vancouver BC), he alerted us to the Internet browser that he is

using, that does not show our web site right. Some browsers do not pick up htm coding and want to see html. Thank you Chris for

helping me out all month. We are getting there.

Upcoming events

2008 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show:

May 3 & 4, 2008 Saturday 9 am – 6 pm Sunday 10 am – 5 pm West Hillhurst Arena 1940 6th Ave. N.W. Calgary

Adults $5.00 Seniors $3.00 Students $3.00 martintm@telus.net 403-287-1570 www.cric.ca

Cochrane Chamber of Commerce Trade Show:

May 3^rd & 4^th 2008 Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm. Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm.

Spray Lakes Sports Arena Cochrane, Alberta

Alberta’s Wholistic Directory Representative will be there to meet you and answer any questions, look for Spirit & Soul

Healing Clinic Booth. See you there.

“You can Heal you Life” by Lois Hay May 14^th 2008 7 – 9 pm

Cochrane RancheHouse 101 RancheHouse Rd. Cochrane (20 minutes west on Hwy 1A from Calgary; north on Hwy 22 for

one block)

You Can Heal Your Life ~ The Movie that brings hope, happy laughter and inspiration to all! These are the words of audience members

after a recent screening of the movie by Louise L. Hay ‘It is so moving and powerful’ ‘Beautiful, touching’ ‘So well-done’ ‘Loved it’

‘Life-changing message’!! . Tickets by donation (suggested $5.00) proceeds to the Hay House Foundation For more

information, go to cathyyost.com or call 851-0257

Free Water Clinic:

In Edmonton Date: Tuesday May 13, 2008 Location: Argyll Plaza, 9933 63rd Ave (Argyll Ave) Time: 7pm

In Saskatoon Date: Thursday May 15, 2008 Location: Ramada Hotel, 806 Idylwyld Dr. N Time: 7pm

In Regina Date: Friday May 16, 2008 Location: Contact Loretta 780-910-5052 for address Time: 7pm

email: Loretta@CanadianCollegeofHealingArts.com

Health Corner

(food alternatives & heath)

Detoxing our bodies and changing our food diet at the same time can be beneficial in two ways:

1. When we choose a whole body Detox, we can clean our liver and our colon: which in turn has a good effect on the rest of our

body and helps to increase our energy.

2. Changing our diets to eliminate wheat, dairy, alcohol, vinegars and sugars during the detox not only aids in the cleansing but

can make us aware of what could be causing health problems.

The spring time and early fall are the best time to do a Detox, yet once in a while our bodies do tell us to do one in the winter.

If you have that strong urge to do a detox, honor your intuition and do one. There are many detox programs on the market and you

need to find the one that is suitable for your needs at the time. Some of the reasons are: candida, constipation, diarrhea,

environmental sensitivities and a general cleansing.

a. Candida requires a strict diet of no wheat, dairy, alcohol, vinegars or sugars. The person would consider to also take a probiotic

during the cleanse. Candida in many cases in caused by the over use on antibiotics during ones life and causes the body to get yeast

infections and a lot more symptoms. Consult your health store for candida cleansing and some may have a list that you can go through

to see if you have the various symptoms.

b. Environmental sensitivities; in many cases can cause a lot of damage to the liver and other organs in the body. One must be

careful when doing a detox, some of the herbs many be too strong for the system at the time. Consider doing a homeopathic detox

and start very slowly. The homeopathic detox's are gentle yet very effective.

c. Bowels: whether constipated or experiencing constant diarrhea, you want the right cleansing program to address the right issue.

There are programs for each that provide the right minerals and herbs to help heal the organ and provide the strength for the colon to

function better.

d. General Cleansing program: there are some detox programs ex: Wild Rose Detox (which I really like and have used) that requires

that you eliminate wheat, dairy, alcohol, vinegars and sugars during the detox. This and others with the same requirement are working

with your colon and liver. When you are finished the program it is an idea to slowly introduce the wheat, and dairy back into your diet.

You may find that your body will react to these foods, and is letting you know that the foods are not healthy for you to consume. There

are other cleansing programs that do not have the diet recommendations and can be a lot easier to do when leading a busy life and

these too will work with cleansing the body.

I personally believe that no matter what program you decide to go with, start off slowly with the detox. For me, my system is

sensitive and not matter what I take in herbs, vitamins, minerals etc, I always take half of what is required and let my system adjust

to it first before deciding whether I need to increase the amount. Sometimes we don’t need the full amount that is recommended on

labels, the label requirements are a guideline. We all have different systems, we all have been exposed to different things and many

of us react to things stronger than others. Keep in mind that if your Homeopathic practitioner, doctor or Naturopath has recommended

something, there is a reason behind it. And always to mention if you are taking meds prescribed by a doctor, some meds do not

work with herbs. I am in no way prescribing anything, I am just sharing what I have seen, experienced and heard.

(herbs) Pau d’arco: comes from the inner bark from a tree that grows in the rain forest. The tree grows to 30 metre high and

2 – 3 metres wide. The species called the T. impetiginosa has attractive purple flowers, called the “purple laoacho” is the widely

used species in herbal medicine.

Main strengths: antibacterial, antifungal, anticandidal, anticancerous, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, anti-insecticidal, analgesic.

Used for: immune system: colds, viruses, respiratory system, and flues, allergies, rheumatism.

Cleansing: for candida, fungal infections, sexually transmitted diseases, blood Cleanser, leukemia, tumors, parasites, liver,

Aids, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and ulcers.

Skin: for psoriases, dermatitis and warts

Summary: when I was gathering notes for my every growing herb records: Pau d’arco kept on coming up in all the newer sources

of information. The herbal remedy is and has been used by the native people in the rain forests for hundreds of years. The wood is

used for: bows and arrows (the strength needed for the pressure used), housing etc. I have seen the Pau d’arco in capsules, yet

some of the suggested uses are tinctures and concoctions. Take a peak at Rain Tree Data Base (link below), wonderful source of

information. Next time you are picking out a herbal remedy, note whether or not there is Pau d’arco in it.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis Balch CNC, and James Balch MD.

Rain Tree data base: http://www.rain-tree.com/paudarco.htm

*** This is for informational purposes only. Consult your health care practitioner for any medical advice. These sites and

products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

Organic Gardening …..

Our member Diane Kroger would love to consult with you on organic gardening for the summer, how you can start and build up

your knowledge to enjoy a healthy and productive garden. Diane Kroeger: Calgary (403) 243-7432

Message Board …..

Farmers Markets: We really want to start a farmers market list for Alberta and have the listing on the web. If you have one in

your area that runs through the winter and the ones for the summer: PLEASE let us know. A lot of people are looking for their

fresh organic foods: your help will be a blessing and provide for healthier meals.

Follow up on vegetarian diets. Zija has all the amino acids including the ones our bodies do not produce. This "whole food in

a can" has everything that a vegetarian needs to ensure they are getting the nutrients they require. Zija contains over 90 verifiable

nutrients, is 100% natural with no synthetics, preservatives or concentrates. It is Halal and OU Kosher certified. Gloria Wozniuk

ZIJA Independent Distributor (403) 861-1469 www.myzija.com/GloriaWozniuk

My Favorite Wholistic / Alternative ……

Earth Hour: www.earthhour.org started in Sydney Australia. There are many times we forget to turn down the heat, turn of a

light, stand in the shower too long or water the lawn after is has rained. Each time we remember we are helping out.

MUSIC ♫ ♫ ♫

A suggestion was made by a dear friend to add a music section. In the last two months I have had the privilege to hear the music

of Crystal Bowls, Tibet Bowls and Gongs. We will be starting with a CD with Crystal Bowls and singing: music that was channeled

and that is amazing to hear.

“Elemental Journeys with Crystal Singing Bowls” by Natalie Fortier of Breakthrough Sound. She sent me this information: “My

CD is being sold in the city by the Divine Mine, Soul Food Books and the Replenishing Shoppe as well as you can go to my website

at www.breakthroughsound.com. It is only a cover page at the moment but anyone can e-mail me from there.” I have heard Natalie’s

CD and enjoyed every second of it. Healing, relaxing and peaceful.

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Practitioner with several years of Cranio Sacral experience, massage & hot stone therapy, aromatherapy.

Robert & Melissa Blackmore RMT: MoonSong Massage & Wellness Stettler, Alberta (403) 430-0555

Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Reiki, Ear Candling, Shamanic Healing & Past Life Regression.

Linda McKay: Shamanic Healing & Soul Retrieval Calgary, Alberta (403) 247-2096 cell: (403) 874-7699

Reiki Master - RECONNECTIVE Healing, Shamanic Healing www.eyesofthehearthealing.com

Laurie Herder: Advanced Nutritionist student Sherwood Park, Alberta Contact: (780) 467-2810

www.bodyudeserve.ca laurie@bodyudeserve.ca

Diane Kroeger: Time out for Care Calgary (403) 243-7432

Clearing for Home and Business, Organic Gardening and Consultant, Therapeutic Touch

Natalie Fortier: Breakthrough Sound Calgary, AB. (403) 201-2371 info@breakthroughsoud.com

Crystal Bowls, Crystal Bowl Healing, CranioSacral Therapist, Crystal Healing

Healing Hands/Healing Heart Certified Reflexology Certified Ear Candling Reiki Master-Teacher: treatments and ongoing classes Monthly Reiki Shares Weekly Meditation circle Calgary, Coventry Hills area Claudia Orr 288-6717	ZIJA INTERNATIONAL 100 % Natural, + 90 nutrients 46 Anti-oxidants, Omegas 3,6,9 ZIJA 34 Anti-inflammatories, All Amino Drink Life In Acids, Vitamins, Minerals Gloria Wozniuk Phone: 403-861-1469 www.Gloria.zijadiamond.com Independent Distributor ID # 31553 Email: drinklifein.gw@gmail.com DRINK LIFE IN
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SPIRIT & SOUL HEALING CLINIC Home & Business Clearing Reiki Treatments & Classes *Foot Reflexology Crystal Healing Classes Angel Readings & Past Life Regression Kim Buckler (Reiki Master & Intuitive) Cochrane (403) 932-5350 http://www.spirit-soul-healing.com**	“The Body You Deserve” Laurie Herder Nutritionist www.bodyudeserve.ca laurie@bodyudeserve.ca Sherwood Park, Alberta 780-467-2810
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