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October 2010                                                                                                           Issue # 49

 

Just a wee note before we start the month:

From around Nov. 13^th to December 18^th (5 weeks) I will be on an amazing journey in Australia.  My brother blessed me with a ticket to go there so that I can see the country that he is living in and where my Dad grew up.

If you have workshops, new membership, etc. that you need posted for December 2010 and January 2011, please send it within this month.  I would like to have everything ready to post for you.    Blessings,  Kim

 

 

Essential Oils & Aroma Therapy

 

Essential Oils are amazing to work with.  From all the different fresh and relaxing scents to all the different healing properties.

 

Essential oils have been used since the beginning of time, whether using oils in teas to oils or in healing ointments.  Oils are derived from fruits, flowers and herbs.  Rose oil as a rose water, or many of us remember grandmothers lavender perfume or soaps, eucalyptus oils for the chest, oregano oils to ward off colds and flus and calendula oils for healing wounds and more.    We have many more oils to work with now and many different combinations that we can use on a daily basis. 

 

The clean oils should have no chemicals and have not been cut or diluted, have been extracted from the plant and not mechanically reproduced.  Essential oils are known as ethereal oils or volatile oils and they are the essence of the plant that they came from.   Most oils are either extracted by the process of distillation or solvent extraction.  

 

Oils that are extracted (place into a alembic over water, the heated water causes the plant material to vapourize and the oils (vapours) flow through a coil where they cool off and become a liquid that is collected.  This kind of process produces water products such as rose water or orange blossom water. 

 

Oils such as citrus oils are cold pressed or mechanically expressed.  Your citrus oils are excellent anti bacterial oils and are wonderful to use for cleaning the house with.  They leave a nice scent in the home without leaving chemicals in the air (like air fresheners that can cause nerological damage to the body). 

 

Oils, such as many of the flower oils are extracted by using ethyl alcohol.  But with this method there is a second process to extract the ethyl alcohol to leave behind the absolute (oils.) 

 

Today we are using the essential oils for relaxation techniques, massage therapy, aromatherapy, in cooking, incense, perfumes, soaps, cleaning products, air fresheners, physical and emotional healing, bug repellant, hair lice and different combinations to provide healing.  Instead of buying a perfume, purchase an essential oil, not only with it provide healing properties, they smell a lot better and don’t pollute the air.

 

Submitted by:  Kim Buckler  www.spirit-soul-healing.com 

 

Our members that supply essential oils or provide aromatherapy:

 

Harmonic Medicine     Michele Gervais

Edmonton AB   (780) 964-2738   mgcreate@gmail.com    www.harmonic-medicine.com

 

Natalie Fortier    Breakthrough Sound

S.E. Calgary     (403) 201-2371    natglen@shaw.ca     www.breakthroughsound.com

 

Nature's Essential Garden (by: Sage Valley Marketing Ltd.)   Shelley L. Rymal  & Karel Stojan

Rosedale AB  T0J 2V0  (403) 823-8664  www.naturesessentialgarden.com

 

Marla Vovchuk   Rosewood Natural Healing Center     (403) 804-2880                                    

Crossfield/Cremona AB.           rosewood@airenet.com   

 

Weal World Travel     Kimberley Johnson

Calgary, Alberta          (403) 618-1683    www.wealworldtravel.com

 

 

True Abundance

by: Pamela Shelly

 

What is true abundance?  To me it is accepting the current circumstances of our lives, knowing we are the Creators and taking action to create new circumstances if we are out of alignment in any area.  True abundance is being in grateful for everything in our lives, the positive and negative aspects.  Without both aspects we would not be able to grow, learn and experience the variety of adventures we set up for ourselves in this lifetime.  Our minds cannot even begin to fathom all the potentialities, probabilities and immense orchestration taking place behind the scenes that become our opportunities.  These opportunities come in the form of meeting friends, employers, co-workers, the city, country and homes we are to live in, the pets we have, our children and the list goes on.  All of these events have been written into our Soul Contracts and we have the free will to follow our moment-to-moment guidance or veer to the left, right, or turn around and try and run away!! 

 

How we each create and attract the events and people in our lives is a very complex equation.  Our circumstances depend on what we wrote into our Soul Contract to learn, if we are in alignment, what karma we came in with and how we perceive life.  Our perception can make all the difference in the world.  The great thing about perception is that we can shift it in a moment profoundly affecting how we experience life.  We have all seen incredibly inspirational stories of how people with great challenges and adversity not only cope with life but excel at it. They are often the greatest teachers and role models to their community, country or humanity at large.  They have made the decision to make a difference and live life to the fullest in spite of their personal hardships.  Although they may have had periods of grieving and self-pity, in the end they choose to surrender, accept what challenges they are faced with and then they get on with it.  They don’t wallow in self-pity, act like victims of their circumstances, ask over and over “Why me?” instead they say “Why not me?”

 

I have found over the years in the holistic field that many people have had difficulty charging a reasonable rate for their services.  After spending years in training and thousands of dollars, they still don’t value their worth.  We don’t hesitate to pay for others services but when it comes to receiving we rationalize our inability to accept abundance.  Many are still running on old tapes from past lives with vows of servitude, poverty, sacrifice etc.  I have watched clients charge a donation or a very small fee only to see how that often backfires on them.  They attract the people who will take advantage and not appreciate the service or they won’t get clients coming back to them because it sets up an inequality between two people.  I have said that if Joe is charging $20 an hour for a healing session and Steve is charging $120 an hour then Steve may get more business.  The reason is people perceive Steve is much better at healing than Joe!  I am not encouraging you to overcharge but to price yourself fairly based on your gifts and abilities and experience.  Some people want to use the ‘recession’ as an excuse not to do the things that would be for their highest good or to charge less for their services.  Our global economics are always fluctuating.  I have watched how people buy into the fear consciousness even if their personal circumstances haven’t changed.  It is all about being in balance and learning moderation, an area in which I have been challenged and have had many lessons to learn. 

 

Pamela Shelly, Transformational Teacher   www.Pamelashelly.com

 

 

Melange Salon & Spa                                              (780) 465-2425

# 102 1207 91st Street SW Edmonton 

info@salon-melange.com  www.salon-melange.com
Specialties:   Melange Salon & Spa provides a non-toxic salon suitable for people who are asthmatic, MCS, CFS, and allergy sufferers.   Hair Salon: Non Toxic, Health Care Products, Organic Products, and Spa Therapy

 

Arlana Tanner-Sibelle   Crystal Vision Insights        (403) 348-5831

334 4819c 48th Ave.   Red Deer, AB 

www.crystalvision.ca    www.goddesswisdomonline.com  www.permission2bu.com

Specialties:  Arlana offers the following: Astrology Reports, Energy balancing, Coaching, Personal Growth, Womens Ceremonies and Workshops.  Personal Development Coach & Certified Image Consultant and Workshop Facilitator

 

Elke Nowicki                                                            (403) 949-2705

# 6  372 Street Bragg Creek, AB 

enowicki@telus.net    www.healingtouchprogram.com

Specialties:   Angel Therapy, Healing Touch: certified Practitioner & Instructor,  and  Energy Workshops for adults and children.

 

Dr. Susan Rangitsch                                                 (406) 251-6698   Cell: (406) 240-3699

7235 Old Grant Creek Road, Missoula, Montana, USA      

www.susanrangitsch.com  srangitsch@earthlink.net

Specialties:  Consulting & private practice, Shamanism - Compassionate Warrior, Transformational Medicine and Wilderness Programs.

 

Twisted Basil                                                           (403) 932-6710

208 - 3rd Avenue West, Cochrane, AB.  

 www.twistedbasil.ca
Specialties:   Cozy café with organic cooking and treats, the store carries produce and products.  Home delivery for produce and fresh made dishes and more.

 

Dolly Mae                    (206) 992-2074  Toll Free:  (877) 246-9569  from US and Canada

Seattle, WA USA     

dolly@dollymae.com    www.dollymae.com

Specialties:  Author and inspirational writer, Consulting, Medical Intuitive Health Readings, Mediumship, Past Life Regressions and Readings.

 

 

Small massage room to share in Cochrane for practitioner:  call Kathy at  403-835-1926

 

            October 2010

BASIC BEADING CLASS

When:  Saturday, October 2nd.

Where: Okotoks, AB

Cost is $55.00. Call to pre register. 403-306-0034. 

 

Dance for your Dinner
Celebrate World Vegetarian Day with a dance fitness workshop.
Journey from Polynesia to the Pyramids through dance and finish the evening with a vegetarian snack box.
All levels welcome. Pre-registration required by September 22, 2010.
When: Friday October 1st, 2010. 7-9 p.m.
Where: World Tree Studio, 812 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary
Cost:    $65 (includes a $15 donation to the Food Bank)
            Presented by: Kimberley-Fitness Instructor, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Belly Dancer
            To register: or for more information please call 403-618-1683

 

Sound Healing Workshop

October 2 & 3^rd             Kelowna, BC

October 23 & 24^th         Calgary, AB

Working with the Hathors, Pamela will offer you a variety of tools and hands on experiential exercises. The Hathors are Ancient Masters of Light and Sound who have come to assist us in our planetary evolution and ascension.  They are the 'Healers of Healers', an ascended civilization of inter-dimensional masters, who embody Unconditional Love. This workshop is for self-healing and learning to assist others to heal.  Beneficial also for anyone working in the Holistic field. 

More info. At:  www.Pamelashelly.com  1-866-847-3454 toll free in North America    e-mail Pamela@pamelashelly.com 

 

Past Lives With Chris Lee HT, CMH

Canadian International Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regressionist/Progressionist

Sunday, 3^rd October, 2010        7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

at Spirit & Soul Healing Clinic   221 Baird Ave, Cochrane AB

For more information on this workshop  Chris Lee To Register:   403-932-5350

 

Kids already know how to tap into the invisible universe of energy: rekindle those magical abilities and learn some tools for making energy stronger at home, play, & at school. Each class is stand alone and builds on each other.

            Class 1 (Ages: 9 - 13) October 16, 9:00am – 11:30am

How to feel ones own bio-energetic field    -   

      For more information:  Elke's workshop    

 

Studio Sequence 1: Art Fundamentals (Introductory Course)

Enjoy a hands-on introduction to a wide variety of art materials and expressive possibilities.

Enhance your skills in the arts within a joyful non-judgmental atmosphere. Learn about your own “art history”, discover your unique visual language and delve into the ancient knowledge and spiritual wisdom of the arts through the ages and across cultures.
For more information:  Art Fundamentals
To register:  Spiritual Directions Centre  Calgary, Alberta   www.spiritualdirections.com      403-210-2802

 

Rosewood Natural Healing Center      presents....    Ayurveda for Life

October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2010 

1:00 - 4:00 pm    Cochrane, Alberta  

Week 1: Fundamental principles of Ayurveda     Week 2: “Hands on” learning Ayurvedic scalp/face massage,

Week 3: Cooking and Nutrition!                           Week 4: Interactive yoga, pranayama (breathing exercises)

for more info:  Marla: Ayurveda for Life

 

Business Course for Holistic Practitioners

October 22^nd                 Calgary, AB

This course will benefit anyone who is considering a holistic practice or those in business that need some assistance in being more successful.  We will cover all aspects of running your own business and cover marketing areas in depth.  A manual is included and workshop is also available via Skype.

More info. At:  www.Pamelashelly.com  1-866-847-3454 toll free in North America,

e-mail Pamela@pamelashelly.com 

 

Advanced Tools for Self-Mastery Workshop

October 29, 30 & 31^st    Vancouver, BC

Pamela shares advanced transformation tools and provides personal assistance that will help you move through your blocks and create a Plan of Action to fulfill your Divine Life Purpose.  This is a life changing, Experiential workshop.  Also available via Skype.

More info. At:  www.Pamelashelly.com  1-866-847-3454 toll free in North America,

e-mail Pamela@pamelashelly.com 

 

Beyond Belief Hypnotherapy

Presents a Weekend Intensive ‘Prosperity Consciousness’ For Changing Times.

Come experience what others have already discovered about Prosperity Consciousness.

October 23rd and 24th             for more information:  Sandra prosperity

 

Workshops in Southern Alberta          

Oct. 7^th 2010  (Thursday)   7pm - 9:30 pm   Couples / Friends Reflexology   Location:    Calgary, AB

Oct. 23^rd 2010  (Saturday)  9:30 am - 4:00  pm    Usui Reiki Level 2    Location:  Strathmore, AB

Oct 24^th 2010 (Sunday)    10:00 am - 1:00 pm    Couples / Friends Reflexology   Location: High River, AB

Oct. 30th & 31^st 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)          Usui Reiki Level 1 & 2              Location:  Bassano, AB

   Workshops  (facilitated by Kim Buckler)  for more info .go to: Kims page  or   www.spirit-soul-healing.com

 

            November 2010 

Rosewood Natural Healing Center    presents....    Ayurveda for Life

November 6, 2010 

1:00 - 4:00 pm    Cochrane, Alberta  

Week 4: Interactive yoga, exercise, pranayama (breathing exercises)

for more info:  Marla: Ayurveda for Life

 

Kids already know how to tap into the invisible universe of energy: rekindle those magical abilities and learn some tools for making energy stronger at home, play, & at school. Each class is stand alone and builds on each other.

Class 2 (Ages: 9 - 13) November 6, 9:00am – 11:30am 

Self-Care exercises for the first four levels of one's bio-energetic field: the physical, emotional, mental & spiritual. 

How to sense a class mates bio-energetic field      For more information:  Elke's workshop    

   

Advanced Tools for Self-Mastery Workshop

November 12, 13 & 14^th            Kelowna, BC

Pamela shares advanced transformation tools and provides personal assistance that will help you move through your blocks and create a Plan of Action to fulfill your Divine Life Purpose.  This is a life changing, Experiential workshop.  Also available via Skype.

More info. At:  www.Pamelashelly.com  1-866-847-3454 toll free in North America,

e-mail Pamela@pamelashelly.com 

 

Leading the Way: Building a Sustainable Future with:

    Dr. Margaret Wheatley and Dr. Peter Senge

in Calgary, Alberta  hosted by Spiritual Directions

Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12, 2010

For more information: Spiritual Directions Conference

 

            January 2011

Mystery Of Egypt Spiritual Group Tour

January 10 – 21^st, 2011

Join Pamela and Egyptologist Elia Takla on the Trip of a Lifetime and awaken cellular memories of Ancient Times.  Assist in anchoring the Hathor energies of unconditional love on the planet. The Hathors are Ancient Masters of Light and Sound who have come to assist us in our planetary evolution and ascension.  They are the 'Healers of Healers', an ascended civilization of inter-dimensional masters, who embody Unconditional Love. 

See the itinerary on www.Pamelashelly.com 1-866-847-3454 toll free in North America

e-mail Pamela@pamelashelly.com  

 

 

Leading the Way: Building a Sustainable Future with

    Dr. Margaret Wheatley and Dr. Peter Senge

in Calgary, Alberta  hosted by Spiritual Directions

Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12, 2010

For more information: Spiritual Directions Conference

 

Body Soul Spirit Expo             www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com for locations and time

Saskatoon October 1-3, 2010
Regina October 15-17, 2010

 

 

(how to keep your family allergy & toxin free)

Now is the time to change your furnace filters, as the air is chilling out (been a chilly summer, more than usual)

and the house heat is being turned up.  I pay a bit more for the non allergenic filters that capture more.  The fibers appear to be thicker in the filter and more of a comfortable feeling. 

 

(food alternatives & health)

Baby Food: 

Was in the health food store today and overheard a conversation between the owner and a customer.  The customer wanted to buy oats for the little one as he / she was having a hard time digestion a rice cereal. 

Rice cereals are easier for little ones to digest, and is used as a digestive aid in the Asian culture for those who have been sick.  (Cooked into a soup like mixture called Conji (Conjee). The rice is easier to absorb than wheats, etc. 

 

When first starting a child on foods, the foods needs to be easy to digest and the child should be started on rice cereals or vegetables way before any sugars or juices are added.  We are so excited to get the little one to eat people food but we forget that we do not want them to develop a sweet tooth.  The owner was right on keeping the fruit juices away for a bit till the child has developed a taste for the cereals and veggies.  Personally I would start on a plain basic cereal (pablum) before getting the ones with the added tastes. 

 

Rice cereal and yams are an excellent veggie to start with and we can make our own and dilute it with mothers milk or water to make a smooth mixture.  Try only a tiny bit at a time.  Don’t expect the little one to eat a full tablespoon at the first sit in.  Maybe just a finger tip first and build it up. 

 

Be careful how you start the little one on food.  Many of our little ones are very sensitve to glutton and milk.  Look out for diarrhea, constipation, hives, throwing up, and colic.  All signs of digestion troubles and sensitivities.

 

If you are nursing and the little one is constipated, maybe looked at your own diet and see what you can add to it to help: more flax or oils.  As the baby consumes what you do.  

 

(herbs and more)    this is about the time to buy your horseradish roots

 

Horseradish     (Cochlearis amoracin, Roripa amoracia, Amoracia lapathifolia)      

Also known as:  Great Railfort, Mountain Radish, Red Cole. 

            Contains:

Vitamins:   C

Minerals:   Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sulfur

Other:  acetates,  acetates, albumin, allyl, gum, isothiocyanate, gluconasturtiin, myrosin, resin, sigrine  sugar, starch

            Plant:

This plant is a perennial, and only the root is being used.  It grows from 1 – 5 ft. tall.  Horseradish has lanceolate leaves, 8 – 12 inches long, 4 – 5 inches wide (similar to comfrey).  The flowers are white flowers with a two celled pods.  The main root is usually 12 inches long, 1 ½ - 3 inches thick and tapers to a conical shape.  Root is yellowish, scaly, pungent odor when scraped.  Horse radish is a member of the mustard family. 

Solvent: Apple cider vinegar, regular vinegar can be used but it is not as healthy as the apple cider vinegar.  Once the root is exposed or grated it will turn yellow/brown unless a vinegar is added right away. 

            Used for:

Organs: 

Kidneys:   used as a diuretic (promotes production and excretion of urine)

Liver: to help clean the liver

Lungs:  expectorant: used to rid of stubborn coughs and influenza, mixed with water and sugar helps with whooping cough and hoarseness

Sinuses: excellent for clearing the sinuses

Skin: a diaphoretic (opens the pores and helps one to sweat and raise body temperature), used to help remove freckles when mixed with white vinegar

Spleen:  to help cleanse the spleen

Stomach:  to help increase the digestive system, expel worms

Diseases:   scurvy (lack of vitamin C), chronic rheumatism (pain & stiffness in joints), dropsy (swelling of soft tissues due to the accumulation of excess water ex:sore feet at night)

Other:  Antibacterial for some strains, antiseptic, stimulant, chilibans (ulcers on the feet) are treated with a poultice of horseradish,

Caution:  Horseradish should not be used when pregnant.

 

***  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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Our members that have vast knowledge and excellent herbal products:

Amaranth Whole Foods:  www.amaranthwholefoods.ca   Calgary, AB

Stangs Health Centre Ltd.:   www.stangs.reveal.ca  Olds, AB

 

 

“The Shamanic Way of the Bee” by Simon Buxton.  I am not much of a reader anymore, as it takes quit the book to intrigue me, along with easy reading and understanding.  This book is amazing.  A friend lent it to me, and I am so grateful that I opened it up.  Here is a chance to learn more about how important our honey bees are and the culture around the bee keepers.  My respect for them both is huge.  Enjoy!!!

           

 

Just started to facilitate a preserving course with a good friend and so many insights are being brought out, not only from the class notes that we are gathering but to information that I am hearing.  When you hear of someone that is so busy that she is still tring to harvest her garden, I see how slack I have become.   What really got me to think is that I have learnt to freeze or process the veggies and fruits within the day of bringing them in.   We can enhance our intake of healthier garden products by growing our own, buying from local farmers or from stores in your town that support the local farmers.  So a seed for thought…..

 

No matter where you live: apartment, condo, house, in town, out of town, acreage, or on a farm, what can you grow inside or outside in order to add to your pantry for the fall or winter or to harvest that day and use.  Even though I harvest parsley, sage and dill for the winter, whether I dry it or freeze it, I could still grow it inside during the cold months.  That is something on my to do list. to consider.  If you are limited and don’t have the gardens, can you grow your herbs inside?  Or can you grow them in planters outside.  Ex;  Peppermint grown in a planter outside your door, will provide you with a leaf for teas (upset stomach, indigestion) along with keeping the ants away in the summer.  Wander through the garden stores during the cooler months and see what you can create around you that is fun to do (gardening), to harvesting, and to enhance your health by always having it on hand whether from the pantry, freezer or planters.

 

 

Maureen Blanchard                                               (403) 481-1507 Cochrane, Alberta sunweaver1@hotmail.com   Shamanic Coaching Reiki Mayan Card Readings	Chantel Karkut   BodyTalk Practitioner (CBP) registered nurse with critical care & education Reiki Breakthrough   rnbscn2000@hotmail.com   (403) 828-2841 Millarville, Alberta
Nature's Essential Garden (by: Sage Valley Marketing Ltd.) owned by: Shelley L. Rymal  & Karel Stojan Rosedale AB      sagevalley@xplornet.com  www.naturesessentialgarden.com   Soy candles, herbal supplements, (fair trade organic ingredients) Chakra Balancing Products, Essential Oils, Natural Body Care, Organic Products, Soy Candles, Supplies for practitioners & more	Carell Mehl, RT-CRA                                       KI Lifestyle Solutions Inc.   www.kilifestyle.ca Doula Hot & Cold Stone Massage Raindrop Therapy Reiki Master / Teacher Shamanic Coach.   Calgary, Alberta (403) 830-7053
Vikki MacKinnon (403) 667-8932   Got Your Number   &   Academy for Numerology   Intuitive Numerology Readings  Your Blueprint for Life Workshop &Numerology Training www.gotyournumber.ca     www.academyofnumerology.com  Workshops in Canada, USA, Japan and the UK	Weal World Travel Kimberley Johnson   Aromatherapy * Fitness Instructor Holistic Nutrition Travel - Health Consultations   (403) 618-1683 Calgary, Alberta   www.wealworldtravel.com
Kim Buckler  (Reiki Master & Intuitive)   SPIRIT & SOUL HEALING CLINIC Home & Business Clearing     CranioSacral Therapy Reiki Treatments & Classes Foot Reflexology  Crystal Healing Classes Angel Readings & Past Life Regression Reflexology Workshops   Cochrane, AB     (403) 932-5350 www.spirit-soul-healing.com	Canada’s Wholistic & Alternative Directory by: Cochrane & Area Wholistic Community www.abwholisticdirectory.com   Practitioners, Suppliers, Schools, Classes, Retreats and more. The directory to list in and advertise with.  Amazing features for members and lots of info for those seeking Natural Healing. 403-932-5350