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August   2009                                                                                                 Newsletter # 35

 

            Feature Natural Healing Practice  a - z                                                

                                               

Acutonics

 

Acutonics is done with tuning forks that are calibrated to the frequencies and harmonic resonance's of the celestial bodies.   Known as "The Music of the Spheres"  the vibrations of the tuning forks resonates with every cell in our body and helps to provide healing to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. 

 

Our bodies vibrate at a different rate and different frequency from our feet to our crown.  We want our feet to be very grounded to mother Earth, which helps to keep us stable and focused on the now.  The vibration at our feet would be slower than the faster vibration at our crown.  At our crown the vibration should be a lot faster and almost feel lighter.   At our crown we are connecting with our higher or spiritual self. 

 

The Acutonics tuning forks are used for their different vibrations in order to provide healing to our bodies, and as in the definition, the vibrations resonates with our cells.  When our body is in a physical discomfort the vibration decreases along with our health.  Just the same as when your one minute happy and giddy, then you hear some sad news, your vibration drops really fast.  You feel heavy, and at a much slower pace.

 

Think of all the times that you heard a higher vibration frequency and you were not able to listen to it or it gave you shivers and the willies.   What shape was your mind and physical body in at the time?

 

I remember trying a crystal bowl, amazing vibration, as it resonated through my whole body and felt so good.  The lady displaying the bowls mentioned that it was rare that someone felt comfortable with that particular bowl, as the female and male essence of our soul was balanced.  I could have stood there all day and received the beautiful vibrational energy.  Have you tried a Tibetan Bowl?  Same principal.  My whole back does an alignment, or I can hear or feel the shift from ear to ear.

 

With Acutonics the practitioner is trained on how to apply the different calibrated forks to the parts of the body where the healing is required.  The session is very relaxing as one lies on the table, and receives the treatment.  

 

This is a healing method that felt so right and I am looking forward to some more sessions.

 

Practitioners from Canada’s Wholistic Directory that practice Acutonics:

 

Harmonic Medicine      Michele Gervais   (780) 964-2738      mgcreate@gmail.com    www.harmonic-medicine.com   Practitioner and Instructor for level 1 & 2.

 

 

 

           

Note to members: 

            If any of our members has an event coming up, we will post this event in the newsletter for you, and on the web site for no charge.    Our web site is constantly changing, and so are our practitioners and suppliers.  www.abwholisticdirectory.com 

 

A Huge Thank You to….. 

            Thank You to all the practitioners and health product suppliers that have submitted their articles as a contribution to our newsletters.  Each month we are hearing of something new, and the information has been a blessing to share.

 

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          This Month’s Featured Members….       www.abwholisticdirectory.com

 

Stang’s Health Centre Ltd.       (403) 556-6090                                       Olds, Alberta 

5013 50^TH Street, Olds    stags.reveal.ca    

Specialties: Health care products, health foods, organic products and herbal products, Ion Cleanses, Dietetics, Deep Tissue Massage, Hydrotherapy, Reflexology, Idiology, Herbology.

 

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

www.bodyudeserve.ca       laurie@bodyudeserve.ca  

Specialties:   Nutritional Counseling

 

Lori Smith    Foundation Coaching Group  (403) 770-6100   toll free 1-800-399-9610   BC and Alberta              lori@foundationcoaching.com

Specialties:  New Business Coaching and Lifestyles Coach    

 

Natalie Fortier     Breakthrough Sound       (403) 201-2371                      Calgary, Alberta

info@breakthroughsound.com                  

Specialties:  Young Living Oils, Crystal Bowls & Bowl Healing, CranioSacral Therapist, Crystal Healing

 

Ann Hogan     ABC Life & Career Skills      (403) 519-2179                       Calgary, Alberta       

annhogan@shaw.ca     www.abclifecareer.com   

Specialties:  Life Coaching, Career Coaching, Wholistic Approach Coaching

 

Westside Massage Therapy                     (403) 317-2000                       Lethbridge, Alberta 

Robyn Melling  RMT   

Specialties:  for massages - whiplash, migraines, sinus massage, low back/shoulder pain/tension, carpal tunnel.   

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            Upcoming events

 

****August*****

 

Acutonics Level 1. Sound Gates to Meridian Harmonics.                                      Edmonton, Alberta
Date:  August 14th - 16th  2009 
Location:  Edmonton, Alberta
Fee:  $500  Deposit with registration required by August 4th.

 

 This class is open to anyone interested in studying Sound Healing and Harmonic Medicine.  Participants explore the philosophy, cosmology, and scientific and mystical roots of Acutonics.  Learn specific points, pointing combinations, ancient energy vessels, and experience giving and receiving basic treatments with the Earth Moon Professional Set and the Solar 7th, foundational tools in the Acutonics System. 

                For more information please contact Michele at 780.964.2738

 

****September*****

 

Body Soul & Spirit Expos:                                                                           Calgary, Alberta

Calgary    Stampede Park, Big Four Building    Sept 18 – 21 2009

                        Sept 18^th 2009    3 - 10 pm  Sept 20^th 10 am - 9 pm Sept 21^st 11 am - 6 pm

To book a table for the expo:  www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com   

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Acutonics Level 2.  Higher Harmonics and the Inner Nature of Tone.           Canmore, Alberta
 Deepen your knowledge and expand your understanding of the application of intervals to unique point combinations as you learn to integrate the low, middle and high frequency tuning forks with other shamanic and indigenous sound healing tools.  Gain skills that will help you access subtle states of vibratory awareness that provide deep transformation. 
 
 Date:  September  18th - 20th, 2009
 Locations:  Canmore, Alberta
 Fee:  $500  Deposit with registration required by September 11th.
         For more information please contact Michele at 780.964.2738

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Dancing Thru Life Women’s Retreat                       

                                                                                                Sylvan Lake, Alberta

Shed struggle and strife to move through life with ease and grace.

No dance experience necessary!

Friday, Sept 18 to Sunday, Sept 20, 2009 at the peaceful Baha’i Centre on the beautiful shores of Sylvan Lake.

Pre-registration is a must!  Email info@bestucanb.ca  or call Tina Thrussell at 403-285-5266.

                       

                        During this soul-freeing weekend experience:

The warmth and welcome of the opening ceremony;

Connection of mind, body and spirit through Music and the Nia technique;

The Inner peace of moving meditation;

Unity through the Dances of Universal Peace;

Enlightenment through powerful dyads;

Being heard in sharing circles;

Delicious, home-cooked meals;

Creativity through visual arts;

Self-expression through drumming, singing and dancing;

Unconditional love.

 

   For more information visit www.bestucanb.ca/womens_retreat.php    Or email info@bestucanb.ca or call Tina Thrussell at 403-285-5266.    

You can save $9.00 by registering on-line right now:    http://cart.bestucanb.ca/proddetail.php?prod=Dancingthroughlife  

                                   

****October*****

 

“Time to……. Healing Spa”  Reflective, rejuvenating retreat.    October 17, 2009

Where:  Red Deer Lake United Church:  SW of Calgary, Hwy 22x by Spruce Meadows.

Contact: 403-201-0137 or 403-256-3181  info@rdlunitedchurch.org

Time:      8:00 am check in and refreshments

               3:45 – 4:00 closing

Cost: $75.00 includes lunch, snacks & refreshments. 

For registration form and more information: info@rdlunitedchurch.org

Proceeds will be used to foster the development of the Healing Ministry team and for the Inn From the Cold.

 Workshops & Presenters

           Toning – Kim Polvi                                           Experiential Healing Touch – Elke Nowicki

           Hand Reflexology – Julie Bugno                      Liturgical Dance – Monica Kilburn-Smith 

           Labyrinth – Marney Armitage                           Laughter Yoga – Cindi Imler

           Crystal Healing – Kim Buckler 

 

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Body Soul & Spirit Expos:    

Saskatoon       Oct. 2-4, 2009

Regina             Oct. 16-18, 2009

Vancouver       Oct. 23-25, 2009

To book a table for the expo:  www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com   

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Kim Buckler       Reiki Master & Intuitive    Spirit & Soul Healing Clinic       Cochrane, Alberta

Reiki Treatments & Classes:  Usui Reiki levels 1 to Masters (teaching over 6 yrs)

Reflexology Treatments & Couples Reflexology Workshop

Readings: Angel & Intuitive Readings:  Will do parties and bridal showers.

Past Life Regression: Releasing past life blocks and habits

Crystal Healing Class: 1 day intensive class includes hands on with 45+ crystals.

House & Business Clearings: release of entities and emotional imprints

   Kim is an intuitive energy worker that provides a safe environment of healing for her clients & classes. 

Cochrane, Alberta  403-932-5350   www.spirit-soul-healing.com

 

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          Health Corner

 

 (food alternatives & heath)  

The following is a booklet that I was preparing for Bucklers Farm north of Cochrane, U Pick Garden.  I wanted to share the information with you.  A lot more could be added as to health benefits, though this is a start and I was amazed at the amount of vitamins and minerals.

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Asperagus                    Serving of 1 cup of cut raw asparagus, or 134 grams

Calories: 27   Protein: 2.95 g   Carbohydrates: 5.20 g   Fiber: 2.8 g   Sugars: 2.52 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, B12, A, E & K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate,  Phytosterols, beta Carotene, beta Cryptoxanthin, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Served as:  raw in salads, roasted, cooked and pickled

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Beans                                      Serving of 1 cup raw beans or 110 grams

Green or yellow snap beans are low in calories and contain healthy amounts of calcium, vitamin C, beta Carotene, vitamin K and lutein.

Calories: 34   Protein: 2.00 g   Carbohydrates: 7.84 g   Fiber: 3.7 g   Sugars: 1.54 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin:  C, B6, B12, A, E & K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, beta Carotene, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Served as:  raw in salads, cooked or pickled, can be blanched then frozen for the winter.

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Beet Greens                 Serving or one cup raw beet greens or 38 grams

Beets greens contain large amounts of vitamins K and A, along with large amounts of anti-oxidants beta Carotene and Lutein.

Calories: 8   Protein: 0.84 g  Carbohydrates: 1.65 g    Fiber: 1.4 g    Sugars: 0.19 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, A, E, & K, Thiamin, Riboflavin,

Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, Phytosterols, beta Carotene, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Served as:  steamed or sauted, can be blanched then frozen for the winter

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Beets                           Serving for one cup raw beets or 136 grams

Beets are used for their detoxifying properties and are a great source of folate, which is so necessary for healthy fetal development and for a healthy cardiovascular system.

Calories: 58    Protein: 2.19 g    Carbohydrates: 13.00 g    Fiber: 3.8 g    Sugars: 9.19 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K,  Phytosterols, beta Carotene, beta Cryptoxanthin

Served as:  raw when shredded or grated as garnish in salads, cooked and pickled, can be blanched then frozen for the winter

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Cabbage                      Serving: one cup shredded raw cabbage or 70 grams

Calories: 17   Protein: 1.01 g   Carbohydrates: 3.91 g   Fiber: 1.6 g   Sugars: 2.51 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, 

Phytosterols, beta Carotene, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Served as:  raw and shredded in cole slaw or added to a salad, cooked, or pickled.

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Carrots                         Serving of one cup raw carrots or 122 grams

Carrots contain a very large amount of vitamin A and they also contain falcarinal, helps to prevent cancer.

Calories: 50      Protein: 1.13 g Carbohydrates: 11.69 g            Fiber: 3.4 g       Sugars: 5.54 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, A, E & K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, beta Carotene, beta Cryptoxanthin, Lycopene, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Served as:  raw alone, in salads, as a garnish, cooked alone or in soups and stews, or pickled, in baking, can be blanched then frozen for the winter.

 

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Dill Weed                     Serving: five sprigs of raw dill weed or one gram

Dill weed is a very good digestive aid and better when used fresh.

Calories: 0   Protein: 0.03 g   Carbohydrates: 0.07 g   Fiber: 0 g  

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, g

Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin A

Served as:  raw as a garnish, used as a spice, and dried for the winter

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Kale                             Serving: one cup chopped or 67 grams

A serving of 2/3 cup of cooked Kale meets your daily intake for vitamin K, and has a good source of  lutein, vitamin A, C, fibre, folate, calcium and manganese.  Kale contains anti-cancer compounds.

Calories: 34      Protein: 2.21 g Carbohydrates: 6.71 g Fiber: 1.3 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, A & K,  Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, beta Carotene, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Served as:  sautéed with olive oil and garlic, added it to soups, stews or stir-fries and can be blanched then frozen for the winter.

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Kohlrabi                       Serving: one cup of raw Kohlrabi or 135 grams

Kohlrabi is a good source of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C.

Calories: 36      Protein: 2.29 g Carbohydrates: 8.37 g Fiber: 4.9 g       Sugars: 3.51 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, A, E & K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, beta Carotene.

Served as:  raw with a dip, cooked in soups or stews.

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Lettuce                                    Serving:  one cup of chopped raw lettuce or 36 grams

Green leaf lettuce contains large amounts of vitamins A and K, plus the antioxidants beta carotene and lutein. 

Calories: 5       Protein: 0.49 g Carbohydrates: 1.00 g Fiber: 0.5 g       Sugars: 0.28 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, A, E & K, Thiamin, Riboflavin,  Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, Phytosterols, beta Carotene, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Served as:  raw in salads, as a garnish, on sandwiches, and in wraps

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Onions                         Serving: one large quarter inch thick slice raw onion or 38 grams

Onions are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and vitamin B6, organosulfur compounds, which helps to level the blood pressure.  Red onions has a lot of quercetin.   

Calories: 16      Protein: 0.35 g Carbohydrates: 3.84 g Fiber: 0.5 g       Sugars: 1.63 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, A, E & K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, Phytosterols, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Served as:  raw in salads, sandwhiches, as a garnish, cooked in soups and stews.

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Parsley                        Serving:  ten sprigs of fresh parsley of 10 grams

An excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K and Lutein.  Also used as a breath freshener.

Calories: 4   Protein: 0.30 g   Carbohydrates: 0.63 g   Fiber: 0.30 g   Sugars: 0.09 g

Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, A, E & K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folate, Phytosterols, beta Carotene, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Served as:  raw in salads, as a garnish, and dried for the winter.

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Some of the above information was found in:

1.  USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

2 . About.com     This site has all the vitamins and minerals in the veggies’

http://nutrition.about.com/od/nutritionalinfoveggies/Nutrition_Information_for_Vegetables.htm

3.  And experiences of the garden folk. 

 

 (herbs)  

Just used some cinnamon in a tea with honey, as my tooth with a temporary filling was starting to ache again.  Wanted to clear up the infection before going back to the dentist.  Within four hours the ache was gone.

 

Cinnamon

Synonyms:  Cassia

Parts used:  Inner Bark, Essential Oil, Twigs

Solvent:   Water

Chemical:  Volatile oil (cinnamaldehyde, eugenol), Tannins (condensed), Coumarins, Mucilage

Therapeutic action: 

Cinnamon, having fungicidal and bacterial effects can help to rid other foods (ex: flour products) of Alfatoxins which can harm the liver. 

Cinnamon is used for resistance to colds, internal congestion, tonic to restore energy, chest infections, for circulation, diarrhea, vomiting, gas and used for the flu.  A ¼ tsp cinnamon has worked to rid a person of the flu and upset stomach.  

Other uses for cinnamon: help to control diabetes, heavy and unregulated periods, uterine infections, cramps, anxiety, colic, stress, arthritis, toothaches, neuralgia, headaches, weakened digestive system,

How used:  Cinnamon can be added to baking, mixed with honey and in tea, placed in water as a mouth wash, as a spice, in essential oils, in massage oils, in a decoction, tincture, powder & in capsules and in a compress.

 

            ***  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.

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            Gardening  …..   

 

How do you view your garden?  Beauty? Of purpose? Both? Or you are not sure where to start?

 

I Meet up with a neighbor, or one that moved to the other side of town into a new development.  She related how she wanted her new yard.  “All the trees or bushes need to have a purpose.”  Her yard is filled with fruit trees and used Nanking Cherry trees for a hedge, along with planting two types of Raspberries.   In my yard I have: raspberries, and Saskatoon trees, a small green house and starting to get more herbs growing around the yard.   The ants are constantly going after my strawberries so I get my strawberries from Bucklers U Pick Farm.   Now I really want to expand. 

 

You and I can have those pretty flowers, but we can also have fruits, veggies and herbs that we can eat and keep for the fall and winter.  The lady mentioned above, turns the left over fruit into fruit leather and puts it in the freezer for the winter time.  I make apple sauce from any apples that are abundant from friends and family.  Now is the time to start making changes for next year, as we can transplant in the fall, and start to make room in the gardens for next summer to fill our yards with food and beauty.    

 

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            My Favorite Wholistic / Alternative …… 

 

Wild Life Works   www.wildlifeworks.com   This  company is helping out by providing innovative and substainable solutions for wildlife conservation, protecting habitants, creating jobs and buildings schools.  Many of the funds are provided with sales of organic cotton clothing. 

 

Straw / Clay Home Building workshop   see:    http://www.econest.com/

 

Back yard veggies, storing of product, organic gardens  see:   www.eartheasy.com

 

Harvest Haven Health & Market Farm  Lethbridge area  www.harvesthaven.com

 

Herbs 2000   see:  www.herbs2000.com

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