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Canada’s Wholistic Directory Newsletter

by: COCHRANE & AREA WHOLISTIC COMMUNITY

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

October 2011 Issue # 61

We are all working together to provide a healthier, happier and safer world.

Note to our Directory Members:

We are in the process of creating personal pages for each member. Please send me updated bios along with classes or

workshops that you facilitate so that it all can be added to your page. Also a photo (jpeg) would be added if you desire.

Feature Treatment

Coaching

Coaching is being used in sports, weight loss, career development, animal training, in schools with curriculum development and so much more. Coaching has been a part of our lives since the beginning of time: the parent, the sibling, the grand parent and the teachers. Many people have had the privilege to have a mentor or exceptional parent or teacher in their life that opened so many doors. They were able to strive to reach exceptional goals, careers and growth in general. Many of us have had several teachers that each taught us on how to incorporate the lessons in our lives to go forward, whether the lessons were pleasant or not. Some have had themselves to credit for going the great lengths to success.

Coaching is found in so many techniques and with many theories, all being of the same intention or goal. To help one strive to be their best at what they love or to obtain their ultimate goal. Coaching helps to guide a person towards a career that embraces the skills and passions that have been a dream or desire in ones life. The Career Coach brings out your strengths and skills and aids in releasing your fears that keep you from reaching your goal.

A lot of times it takes another person to share what they see in you. See what you are capable of, what your gifts are and what work is more suitable for who you really are. With our upbringing, we create blocks that have become part of us, and when someone else can see this, it is easier to release these blocks or expectations that we have of ourselves.

For example: I have had a wonderful session with a coach that mostly resides in BC now. She was able to share all the ideas that I was missing in my business. Being able to see beyond the parameter that I had created at that time, I was able to create and open more doors. Several friends have been just like personal coaches, they shared what they could see me teaching or doing with my practice. Some instructors have taught me how not to teach, many have taught me the value of being kind and supportive. My parents taught me parental skills and unconditional love. All the coaches in my life have help me achieve so many and amazing goals.

We now have the privilege and honor to have professional training for coaches. Training that provides the coaches to be kind and gentle, to be supportive, to be strong when needed for the extra boost and to coach in a constructive way. Our coaches today are have the knowledge to open the doors for us to bigger possibilities and show that we can go way beyond what we originally dreamed of. These coaches know what to do to get us beyond the blocks that we have created, along with providing the tools that we can use in our daily lives for success: mentally, physically, emotional, financially and spiritually.

In Canada’s wholistic directory we have Career Coaching, Life Coaching, Mental Skills Coach, Business Coaching, and Wholistic Approach Coaching. Following are our members under those listings, they are here to help us out and provide the support in going forward to better lives.

Cool Family Solutions Mona Cooley

Calgary, Alberta Contact: (403) 512-5558 www.coolfamilysolutions.com

Lorae Marsten Star Seer B.Ed., Master of Holistic Healing, EFT CERT-I Transformational Coach

Calgary, AB Contact: (403) 375-0539 www.expandedliving.co www.starseer.ca

Lori Smith Sacred Earth Partners Training & Retreat Center

Calgary, AB & Kelowna BC Contact: (403) 770-6100 toll free 1-800-399-9610 www.sacredearthpartners.com info@sacredearthpartners.com

Tracy Wilkins Simply Inspired Coaching

Cochrane, AB Contact: 403-981-6999 www.simplyinspiredcoaching.com

Russell Small Success Sensei Enterprises Ltd Imagination and Restructuring Coach

2131 50th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB. Contact: 403.681.2277 www.russellsmall.com

Wendy Tuttle Soul Blended Solutions Life Skills Coach

Virginia Beach, Virginia USA Contact: 757-420-8347 www.soulblending.com

Rosina Wellmann

Calgary, AB Contact: 403-239-5397 rosiewellman@shaw.ca

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Feature Article

Dolly,

We would like thank you for your articles, each one has a great message, and this one is a reminder that we need to read between the lines…..

Information or Disinformation

When I was little and our family gathered to watch TV, we’d watch the ads since the mute button hadn’t been invented yet. My mother would point out the omissions in them like “What aren’t they telling us?” or “What about the other choices?” or “Why don’t they try that beauty product on a 50 year old?” Through her constant awareness and outspoken comments we learned not to trust advertisements and to look beyond what we were told. We learned that what wasn’t said was as important as what was focused on. We learned to look for the bigger picture. That lesson has served me well.

Ads and news media operate with the same goals. They both intend to guide you in the direction they want you to go. They lead you into their agenda, not necessarily the best one for you. Ads tell you you’re not loveable if you don’t use their brand of mint; wear their jeans; or use their perfume. Their products may not be healthy, of good value or even well made. The hook is emotional; a fear of unlovability. They happily lead people like sheep to the slaughter on the altar of credit card debt, lack of self worth and impressing others in order to be loved. Truth in advertisement is almost non existent. They offer information but are really offering disinformation.

News media tells you a version of the reasons for wars, debt, spending, crime and drugs; but these are only the rationale they want you to believe. They may have nothing whatsoever to do with truth. You are being guided and directed, slowly, a little lie here, a little untruth there, using confusing disinformation, until you buy their big lies. We are now realizing that the secret agendas of those who covet money and power have manipulated information regarding politics, big business and military cover-ups. We only need look at Enron and Roswell to see the tip of the iceberg as to how we’ve been fooled and lied to. The truth is available via discerning sites on the internet and via your own knowing. But you have to turn off the news to reach your quiet, internal knowing.

These well trained manipulators use a dollop of truth to cover up the many falsehoods in their stories. Best of all is when the reporter believes what they write is ‘in the best interest of the public’ and becomes a pawn in someone else’s agenda by rearranging one or more facts. Believing they know best what the public wants, can handle or needs, keeps them giving editorial prozac to us. We can choose to stop taking these drugged stories by turning off the TV or radio. Limit your bad-news addiction.

Have you noticed that in order to attract viewers, TV shows have become increasingly graphic? Recently, bored in a hotel room, I watched CSI for the first time. I was shocked and by the end I felt sick. How do people watch these graphic horrors I asked myself. They had to be inured to it. Little by little with graphic news, graphic movies and horror films, fear is instilled, then constantly resupplied, causing these junkies to need another fix. Shows that raise the shock level, leaving nothing to the imagination, are created to satisfy that addiction.

You can wake up! Ask yourself why such shows don’t bother you? Millions of acts of kindness, generosity and love happen daily. The media chooses to focus on a minority of dreadful things. They are not the norm; yet media would have you think them commonplace. Why? Fear sells. If you are fearful, you can be manipulated and lied to easily. If you are fearful you will buy their products to stop being afraid. If you are fearful you will look to others to make your choices for you. If you are afraid, you cannot connect with your internal peaceful guidance that alerts you to lies. If you stay afraid, you become stuck in their agenda. That is the real goal of disinformation, your willing obedience. For many, being scared is an addiction that makes them feel alive. Personally I’d rather feel alive by having homemade cookies, a great meal or wild laughter with friends.

When you turn off the media and the external input, you are then free to ponder, to ask questions inside yourself and to reach that part of you that has wisdom. Your heart. Your feelings. Your gut. You are a storehouse of imagination and feeling. By mulling things over you can begin to notice the holes in the information you have heard. You become wise. You learn to trust your intuition.

There is an old bumper sticker saying “Question Authority”. Perhaps it should read “Question Information”.

Dolly Mae, Author, Psychic, Speaker dolly@dollymae.com ; www.dollymae.com 877.246.9569

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER:

Rosina Wellmann

Calgary, AB
Contact: 403-239-5397 rosiewellman@shaw.ca http://allmyrelationsconstellations.com

Specialties: Family System Constellations, Healing Energies, Intuitive Counseling, Reiki

This Month’s Featured Members

www.abwholisticdirectory.com/direct.html

Stepping Stones Healing Greg and Donna Olsen

Calgary, Alberta

403-286-3808 403-863-2525 greg@steppingstoneshealing.com www.steppingstoneshealing.com

Specialties: Massage & Sound Healing Tables, Readings, Reflexology, Reiki, Sound Healing Treatments

Elements Emporium Elaine Wolfe

# 1 122 Railway St. W Cochrane, AB

(403) 932-8883 elaine@elementsemporium.com www.elementsemporium.com

Specialties: Chakra Balancing Supplies, Crystals, Essential Oils, Natural Body Products, Shamanic Healing Tools

Marianne Frank, HWM, WT Wisdom of My Grandmothers

Cochrane, AB

403-607-7364 marianne.f@shaw.ca

Specialties: Energy Balancing & Healing, Equine Energy Balancing, Intuitive Counseling, Mediumship, Reiki

Chris Lee HT, CMH

Mission, B.C.

(604) 504-6090 cl@clproductions.org www.clproductions.org

Specialties: Clinical Hypnotherapist, Past Life Therapy

Wendy Tuttle Soul Blended Solutions

Virginia Beach, Virginia USA

(757) 420-8347 www.soulblending.com soulblendjoy@juno.com

Specialties: Dream and Past Life Consultations, Life Skills Coaching, Medical Intuitive, Soul Consultations, Spiritual Consulting

Shari Anticknap RHN, NNCP Wellness & Nutrition Matters

1889 45 Street N.W., Calgary, AB 12 Gleneagles Terrace, Cochrane, AB

Calgary: 403-984-3538 Cochrane: 403-807-8139 www.wellnessandnutritionmatters.com

Specialties: Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Preventative Nutrition and Healthy Aging.

Classes, Workshops & More

Toning Nights

with Natalie Fortier

Divine Mine: 222 11566 24^th St. SE CALGARY, AB

Call: 403-279-9555 For dates and times

Come join us to help balance your soul. Bring Your voice.

The Calgary Dowsers Chapter Meetings:

2nd Wednesday of each month

Meetings are open to members and guests. Meeting content varies from full length presentations with guest speakers; practical hands-on instruction in dowsing; workshops on related topics and field trips.

See our website for detailed listing. www.calgarydowsers.com

Location: Spruce Cliff Community Hall 608 Popular Rd SW Calgary AB

Merope Gervais (403) 217-2702

Meeting Cost: CSQ Members – $5.00. Guests – $8.00

Char Niemi: Reiki Master/Sound Intuitive
Angels Embrace Presents:

Mini Sound Healing Sessions by Char
$30.00
Sound: The essense of who we are!
Experience the loving energy of Char as she helps you break down and release stuck energy by the use of sound. Crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, drums, rattles, and bells may fill your energy field with the vibrations that will move through resistance to soothing your soul.
To Register Call 403-982-3003

October 2011

Kid Energy: The Magic of Your Self
Most kids already know how to tap into the invisible universe of energy. But things can happen that change that. These two workshops for 9-13 year-olds will help to rekindle those magical abilities and introduce tools to make kid energy stronger at home, at play and at school. Each class can stand alone although they also build on each other.
Class 1: Saturday, October 1, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Class 2: Saturday, October 15, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Facilitator: Elke Marie Nowicki for more info: Kid Magic or call: wwww.spiritualdirections.com

October 4th 2011 Tuesday Spiritual Directions Calgary, AB

Couples Reflexology Workshop

During this workshop: we gain information on how Reflexology can help to promote good health and how it can be a wonderful way to end a day. We will cover how the meridians flow through the body and where each is located on the foot. A booklet and chart is provided to use as a guide for doing the treatments. Each person receives a full one hour treatment of foot reflexology from their partner during this workshop.

7 - 10 pm Investment: $70.00 / couple Register for Spiritual Directions: 403-210-2802

Introduction to Astrology Edmonton, AB
I am really excited about presenting an Introduction to Astrology in Edmonton on October 6. I feel the Universe is drawing me forward to greater service, and I am deeply grateful to offer this. This presentation is to a private group of teachers, I will be helping them understand themselves, get better at conflict management, & have fun too.
Date: October 6^th, 2011

For more information: Lorae Marsten 403-375-0539 lmarsten@shaw.ca www.expandedliving.co

Angelic Intro (1-day) Calgary, AB

- In this one-day class, you will be introduced to the realm of the Angels, Ascended Masters, Archangels & Fairies where you will learn how to develop your intuitive abilities & to communicate with these beings through the use of Angel Oracle cards & your own intuition.

Dates: October 9, 2011 and November 19, 2011
Time: 10am-6pm

Course Fee: $111 Location / Address: TBA www.thunderbirdsky.com

October 8th 2011 Saturday Blairmore, AB

Building Your Intuition Workshop

This workshop will be held over the day. This is for the beginner who would like to learn more about how to build on their own personal intuition. Several methods will be discussed, journaling will be encouraged, a lot of practice during class and also learning to do mini readings for others. Bring a lunch.

Full day: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Investment: $85.00 /student Register for Blairmore: 403-562-2853

Instructor: Kim Buckler (Reiki Master & Intuitive)

October 9th 2011 Sunday Blairmore, AB

Couples Reflexology Workshop

Half Day: 10 am – 1 pm Investment: $70.00 /couple Register for Blairmore: 403-562-2853

COOKING WITH WHOLE FOODS Cochrane, AB

Join holistic nutritionist Jackie Skrypnek for a series of cooking classes using whole food ingredients. Learn how to prepare high quality, nutritious meals using the local harvest in September, gluten-free options in October and healthy Christmas recipes in November. Each session includes discussion, demonstration, sampling and recipes.

Location: Seniors on the Bow Sunday 2 – 4 p.m. Session 1 Sept 25 Session 2 Oct 16 Session 3 Nov 20

Cost: $45 + GST per session (Seniors discount: $35 + GST per session) To register: 403-851-2534

Karuna Reiki® Master (level 1, 2 & 3) Calgary, AB

– Karuna is the Sanskrit word for "compassionate action." Karuna Reiki® was developed by William Rand & opens you to work with enlightened beings & works on emotional & spiritual levels & also helps one become more grounded. You will learn what Karuna Reiki is, how it differs from Usui Reiki, shadow work, chanting, toning & be attuned to 8 practitioner symbols & 4 Master symbols. These symbols focus on past life & Karmic healing, deep emotional healing, manifesting, personal power, shadow self healing, creating peace & oneness. Lots of practice is given to learn the symbols. Pre-Requisite: Usui Reiki Master Certification.
Dates: October 14-16, 2011 Time: 10am-6pm all three days
Course Fee: $777 Location / Address: TBA www.thunderbirdsky.com

October 15^th 2011 Saturday Lacombe, AB

Usui Reiki Classes for Level One Full day: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

October 16^th 2011 Sunday Lacombe, AB

Usui Reiki Class Level Two. Half Day: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Register for Lacombe: 403-782-7955 info: www.spirit-soul-healing.com

October 17th 2011 (Monday) 7 pm - 9 pm Introduction to Wholistic Healing Calgary, AB

Ever wondered ”What the heck is Wholistic Healing?” This workshop will explain what Wholistic healing is and where you can start if you want to investigate more. We will explore the use of aroma therapy, crystals, feathers and sage. A booklet with useful terms and website links will be provided.
Free Please phone to register. 403-210-2802 Spiritual Directions, Calgary, AB

Astrology Basics                                              Edmonton, AB
I will also present Astrology Basics on October 20^th 2011,in Edmonton.  Find your Important Planets, Power Days, Birthstar, Natural Talents.   How to deal with Challenges, Causes of Health or Relationship Problems and more!
This is open to the general public, and you can find out more at Metro Continuing Education.  NB! Dates have not been set for Calgary workshops; contact me to get on a list and get information about Astrology events this fall.

Date: October 20^th 2011
For more information: Lorae Marsten 403-375-0539 lmarsten@shaw.ca www.expandedliving.co

EFT Basics Edmonton, AB

This will include EFT/Tapping background, how to do basic EFT, common blocks to success with EFT, how to tap away food cravings, lots of time for practice and questions, and how to work with children, animals....and more!
If you know someone interested in this, you can have them call 780-428-1111 or visit: Metrocontinuingeducation.ca. Thanks!
Date: October 22nd^th 2011

For more information: Lorae Marsten 403-375-0539 lmarsten@shaw.ca www.expandedliving.co

October 22^nd 2011 Sunday Drumheller, AB

Usui Reiki Classes for Level One

Level One: the students learn the history of Reiki and energy work. During the class we are shown how to clear chakras, learn 3 symbols, receive the level one attunement, work with our own intuition, and do a full treatment. 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Register: 403-823-3669 Instructor: Kim Buckler (Reiki Master & Intuitive)

AngelSong Intensive Calgary, AB

Join Master Angel Oracle and Reiki Teacher, Candice Creelman for a two and a half day journey into the realm of the Angels, Archangels and Ascended Masters. This workshop focuses on developing your intuitive skills and how to communicate with Archangels, Angels, Ascended Masters, Guides and Higher Self, using various communication tools such as Angel cards, writing, channeling, visualizing, and more. You will learn what these powerful beings are, what their place is in the Universe and how you can learn to work with them consciously and with intention. You will also be taken on a guided journey to meet your personal Angels, and learn several other techniques that will help you to communicate with these beautiful and powerful beings of Light for yourself or others. Working with your Angels, can illuminate your life with love, abundance and peaceful energy. You will leave with a sense that you are never alone, and that you are loved and supported unconditionally by these powerful beings.

Dates: Oct 28-30, 2011 Time: Fri-7pm-10pm, Sat/Sun - 10am-5pm
Course Fee: $333 (early bird) or $377 (after Oct 14) Location / Address: TBA www.thunderbirdsky.com

October 29th 2011 Sunday Bassano, AB Couples Reflexology Workshop

Half Day: 1 pm – 4 pm Investment: $70.00+ per couple Register: (403) 641-3444

October 30^th 2011 Sunday Bassano, AB Crystal Healing Classes

During this class, the students will learn about several crystals and their healing properties. We also cover how to clean / clear your crystals, set up crystal grids, and clear your chakras. We learn how one can incorporate the use of crystals into our healing practice and daily lives. We will be doing exercises with the crystals that the students are intuitively guided to use. The student will also be provided with the option to purchase a crystal kit.

Full day: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Investment: $105.00+ per student Register for Bassano: (403) 641-3444

November 2011

Reiki Level 2 Calgary, AB

The Level Two Reiki course is a two day intensive, which the sacred Level 2 attunements. This will attune you to the multi-dimensional Level 2 symbols. These sacred symbols allow you to access many different levels or dimensions of energy and take you to a deeper level of Reiki. A discussion of the symbols and their origins as well as their precise usage is given. Specific techniques of distant healing, personal transformation and healing mental/emotional disorders are also presented.

Dates: November 5-6, 2011 Time: 10am-5pm
Course Fee: $255 (early bird) or $311 (after Oct 22) Location / Address: TBA www.thunderbirdsky.com

Reiki Level 1 Calgary, AB

- Level One Reiki is a 2 and a half day intensive course, held over a Friday evening and Saturday / Sunday, which includes powerful and sacred level one attunements, information on the history of Reiki, and ways of applying this unique science. Specific hand positions covering the head, front and back of the body, and their corresponding physical, mental, emotional and spiritual significance are extensively covered. Instructions are given on how to utilize Reiki with family, friends, plants, animals, food and water. The benefits of using Reiki in a group are discussed and an actual group treatment is experienced. No Prerequisite to be able to attend this class. It's suited for those who are brand new to healing and also for those who are more advanced practitioners of other healing modalities.

Dates: November 11-13, 2011
Time: Fri-7pm-10pm, Sat/Sun - 10am-5pm
Course Fee: $200 (early bird) or $244 (after Oct 28) Location / Address: TBA www.thunderbirdsky.com

COOKING WITH WHOLE FOODS

Location: Seniors on the Bow Sunday 2 – 4 p.m. Session 1 Sept 25 Session 2 Oct 16 Session 3 Nov 20

Cost: $45 + GST per session (Seniors discount: $35 + GST per session) To register: 403-851-2534

November 12^th 2011 Saturday Strathmore, AB

Usui Reiki Classes for Level One

Full day: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Investment: $ 150.00+ per student Register for Strathmore: 403-934-5785

November 13^th 2011 Sunday Strathmore, AB

Usui Reiki Class Level Two.

Level Two: We learn about long distance healing, and how it can be applied. The students will learn the long distance healing symbol, receive an attunement, practice long distance healing & do a Reiki treatment in the class. Bring a lunch

Half Day: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Investment: Level 2 $ 150.00 Register for Strathmore: 403-934-5785

Angelic Intro (1-day) Calgary, AB

Date: November 19, 2011
Time: 10am-6pm

Course Fee: $111 Location / Address: TBA www.thunderbirdsky.com

Building Your Intuition Workshop November 19^th 2011 Sunday High River, AB

Full day: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Investment: $85.00 /student Register for High River: 403-652-4668

Crystal Healing Classes Nov 20^th 2011 Sunday Lacombe, AB

Usui Reiki Classes for Level One November 26^th 2011 Saturday High River, AB

Full day: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Level 1 $ 150.00 /student Register. for High River: 403-652-4668

Usui Reiki Class Level Two November 27^th 2011 Sunday High River, AB

Half Day: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Level 2 $ 150.00 /student Register: for High River: 403-652-4668

Mediumship Calgary, AB

- Are you ready to connect to the non-physical in a whole new way? This is a three day class learning about the non-physical world and communication with the deceased. Also a heavy focus on assisting displaced souls …… Dates: November 26-28, 2011 For more information, please contact Candice at: candice@thunderbirdsky.com

December 2011

Licensed Spiritual Coach Training: Calgary, AB

An excellent way to take your spiritual healing practice to the next level. This class is the coaching requirement to obtain your Spiritual Coach Licensing through the Federation of Licenced Spiritual Coach Training Board.

Dates: December 2-4, 2011 For more information, please contact Candice at: candice@thunderbirdsky.com

December 5th 2011 Monday Spiritual Directions Calgary, AB

Couples Reflexology Workshop

7 - 10 pm Investment: $70.00 / couple Register for Spiritual Directions: 403-210-2802

Crystal Healing Classes December 10 2011 Sunday Cochrane, AB

December 17th 2011 Saturday Cochrane, AB

Usui Reiki Classes for Level One

Full day: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Investment: $ 150.00+ per student Register: bucklers@shaw.ca

December 18 2011 Sunday Cochrane, AB

Usui Reiki Class Level Two.

Half Day: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Investment: Level 2 $ 150.00 Register: bucklers@shaw.ca

Upcoming Events

This year's Spring and Fall 2011 shows will be taking place in ...
Calgary Fall AB, (Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2011)
Kelowna Fall BC (Oct. 14-16, 2011)
Vancouver (TBA) BC, (Oct. 21-23, 2011)
Saskatoon SK, (November 4-6, 2011)

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Health Corner

This section is for our interest only and to use as follow up for further study. The information has come from many sources and personal experience. It is amazing how one can work from spirit, know the answers, and yet we don’t have to categorize the source….. Please enjoy and we are always looking for new info and ideas to share. I am looking for the truth and learning how we can avoid the products that the media is tring to sell us that really are not healthy...... We need to find out what is...

(food alternatives & health)

Cranberries: October is the best time to stock up with fresh cranberries. Unfortunately, I do not know if we can get the bigger cranberries in Alberta. Though the wild cranberries, very tiny, are really good if you have the time to pick them. They are so tiny, but they are local. Today I bought cranberries, 2 brands and both are Canadian grown. So very grateful for that, as they did not travel as some fruit do.

Cranberries can be used for so many different dishes: baking, sauses, juices, jellies, jams and even dehydrated. When I purchase mine, right away I make a batch of cranberry juice, the rest of the berries I freeze till I need them. For the juice, place the berries in filtered water. Slowely cook, cool and mash. I put the juice and pulp through a fine wire mesh strainer to get the skin out, as it is tough. As the juice is draining through the mesh, I get a small jar or drinking glass and push the pulp through the strainer to add to the juice. After the juice is strained, a wee bit of honey is added, a squirt of lemon juice and into my glass, or I may add some juice to a cup of green tea. The remaining juice is placed in a jar and into the fridge for the next day or so.

Cranberries are loaded with Vitamin C and anti-oxidents and is an excellent treat over the winter. Just found the following statement from Wikipedia: “By measure of the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity with an ORAC score of 9,584 units per 100 g, cranberry ranks near the top of 277 commonly consumed foods in the United States.^”

(herbs and more)

Parsley Petroselinum stavium

Also known as: March, Persely, Persel

Contains:

Vitamins: A, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), B12, C, E, K

Minerals: Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Sulfur, Zinc

Other:

alpha-pinene, apigenin, benzaldehyde, bergapten, beta carotene, caffeic acid, carotenoids, chlorogen acid, geraniol, kaempferol, limonene, linalool, myristic acid, myristicin, narigenin, p-coumaric acid, psoralen, quercetin, rosmarinic acid, rutin, xanthotoxin,

Plant:

Parsley is a member of the Umbelliferea (carrot family). This plant is native to the Mediterranean area. The plant can be grown for 2 – 3 years. The leaves, roots and seeds are used. Best grown annually, the plant leaves are not as tough. In the second year of growth the plant may grow a greenish yellowy flower. After the parsley plant produces flowers, then seeds, the plant will die off. When planted, if it is being used for the root, the plants should be grown further apart. Parsley is good to grow with tomatoes as it helps to attract the moths to them instead of the tomatoe plant. As the parsley absorbs some of the tomatoe scent the attraction to the plant gets stronger for the moths and they stay away from the tomatoe plants.

Used for:

Blood: cleansing the blood, helps to build up the iron in the blood. The roots and leaves have been used for low blood sugar where adrenal malfunction is associated.

Gall Bladder: help to heal the gall bladder

Head: Used

Heart: The seeds from the parsley plant can help to reduce blood pressure.

Kidney: aids in better excretion of water and the sodium in the body, helps to stop bed wetting, and reduces inflammation in the kidneys. Good for children with weak kidneys.

Liver: cleanse the liver as it is used as a blood purifier

Lungs: Has been used to lesson allergies and asthma

Mouth: Used to refresh the breath

Prostate: used for prevention of prostate problems

Stomach: Helps to expel worms, used for digestion and relieves gas, stimulates the appetite, stimulates gastric secretions and digestive tonic. Can have a laxative effect.

Diseases: prohibits the growth of cancer cells, jaundice and venereal diseases

Other: Works with the thyroid and gout.

Therapeutic action:

alterative (cleanses blood, organs and glands), anti-biotic, anti-cancer (inhibits grows of cancer cells), anti-biotic, carminative diuretic (compound that promotes production and excretion of urine), tonic

Used as:

Healing: Parsley has a higher Vitamin C contain than what oranges have. Tea used for 1^st stage of colds or flu, DRINK as much as you can during first day of cold. The roots are stronger than the leaves.

Cooking: Well known for being used as a garnish, specially the curly leaf variety. Parsley is used fresh, air dried or in the freeze dried state. The roots of the parsley plant have been used in soups and stews. Use with beef, chicken, stuffings, fish, potatoes, rice dishes, sauces, Soups, coleslaw, egg dishes, salads.

Caution: When pregnant - limit the amount of parsley consumed. Little amounts are usually safe, but the plant will have and effect on the uterus if too much is consumed and also dry up the milk during lactation.

** 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.

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

Books

Hi Kim,

I have a suggestion for your recommended reading: “The Truth About Mental Illness” by Charles L. Whitfield

Using cutting edge research he exposes the strong relationship between childhood trauma and mental illness. (Mentions EFT as a helpful modality for healing trauma.) Available at Calgary Public Library

Thanks, and have a great day!

Lorae Marsten 403-375-0539 “Hasta La Victoria Siempre!”

Gardening

Harvest time at Bucklers U Pick farm. Only a week left to get your beets, spuds, swiss chard, kale and more.

Bucklers Farm U-Pick Fruit and Vegetables

20 km north of Cochrane AB (on hwy 22 , East on Township Road 283)

(403) 932-6097 www.bucklerfarm.ca

Specialties: U Pick fruit and vegetables. Naturally grown vegetables and fruit.

Harvest from my yard and sometimes from the neighbours

Within a week or two, I should be digging for Horseradish root to make into a sauce. You can use the root of plants that have spread in the garden. Took a couple of years to get a decent root, but last year there were enough roots to make about 5 small jars of horseradish.

Tomorrow I plan on getting some multiplier onions into the ground for the spring, and have spread out some garlic bulbs. Really need to mark the garden well, so one doesn’t accidently dig them up again. The garlic has been the toughest to grow, but I did get a nice bulb this year and some smaller ones.

This is a good time to split up plants, or to transplant them. A lot of the fallen leaves will go into my rose garden and some into the compost bin. Been starting to put seeds from spinach, holly hocks, pansies, marigolds and more into open jars to dry out so that I can get some of them started earlier for the spring. Going to even try the dill seeds from the yellow flowers on the dill plant.

Each year it is hard to see fruit go to waste on trees and the ground. One is always thinking of quick preserving ways to keep the fruit longer over the winter, Above is a note on making cranberry sauce. For those left over apples from the tree, you can load your freezer with apple sauce. I place the apples in boiling water till the skin starts to split and the apples are a bit tender. I scope out the apples and place them in the wire mesh and slowly mush and push the apples through the strainer for the apple sauce. The skin, cores and seeds stay in the strainer and that all gets put into the compost bin.

Have fun harvesting and enjoy the abundance of our locally grown fruits and vegetables.

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