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Skin Problems?

Your skin is the second largest elimination organ. If there are problems with your skin, it is probably that your first largest elimination organ, the colon, is overloaded. If you are suffering from any type of skin problems, the first step is to clear out all your accumulated waste matter. Toxins in the colon are re-absorbed and may be pushed out by the body through the skin resulting in acne or spots on the back. Colon Hydrotherapy takes the pressure off the other eliminatory organs and leads to skin clearing naturally. Deep body cleansing and detoxing should bring about a huge improvement. Colonics have been referred to as “the natural botox” due to the instant uplifting effects which they have on the skin, particularly between and around the eyes. Experience brighter, glowing skin and a dramatic improvement in skin issues such as psoriasis and eczema.

Kelly Wood
www.islandcoloncleanse.com

Senior Living 

Maintaining a routine means having a set schedule each and every day. Routines allow one to know what is planned and what to expect. Establishing routines is extremely important for the elderly.  Seniors living in their homes can be assisted by care professionals who understand the benefits routines provide to individuals who want to age in place.  A daily routine offers a level of stability that elderly individuals often enjoy, as it allows them to settle into a schedule that they understand. Many seniors do not like surprises, and having a routine allows them to anticipate and plan for what the day holds. By setting a schedule, loved ones can also be assured their elderly family and friends are comfortable with anticipated events. Changing a routine can be met with resistance, which may cause stress to seniors. To reduce the chances of causing a degree of anxiety, elder care professionals recommend setting a routine and maintaining it.

Lance Pace
www.ophco.com

Eye See I Need Help!

Q: Is it just me or is the print getting smaller on labels?

A: It’s mostly you, but some of the labelling for medicines and food ingredients is actually getting smaller as printing technology improves with materials and machinery. Health Canada has guidelines for font size and type for pharmaceutical labelling, but it’s not a strict system. If you’re having some recent profound difficulty focusing at near distances, then you should get it checked just to ensure that it’s not a more serious issue than just needing reading glasses!

Dr. Alex Kennedy,
www.mosaicvisioncare.com

Hay Fever and Allergy Relief!

A.Vogel Natural Allergy Homeopathic Remedy. For the treatment of sneezing, itchy nose and burning eyes. A. Vogel Natural Allergy Remedy not only lowers the allergic reaction but also relieves symptoms. Allergies were almost never heard of 50 years ago but they are now one of the most frequent health problems. Respiratory allergies, hay fever, allergic asthma, food allergies and urticaria are only some of the names given to this disease, now of epidemic proportions in our society. Many therapists blame environmental pollution, others blame chemical and devitalized food, others blame antibiotics, and others blame vaccines. Be that as it may, the current medical answer to an allergy is not satisfactory: antihistaminic and other allergy drugs bring a temporary relief but no treatment. The real question is: “If it is possible to acquire an allergy, shouldn’t it be possible to get rid of it?”

Jeanie Bruneau, Certified Professional Cancer Coach, Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner

Allergies & Your Pet 

Spring is in the air! Along with all the lovely tree, grass and weed pollens! Allergies are incredibly common in our pets, especially here on the coast, and can be divided into 4 known categories; Contact, Flea, Food and Inhalant. When discussing inhalant allergies, we can’t forget mold or mildew, and of course our favourite tiny cosmopolitan pyroglyphid, the dust mite! Unfortunately, the clinical signs of all allergic reactions are commonly shared, and in cases tend to overlap, but each type can manifest its own unique characteristics. The most common type of allergy in our region, next to flea contact dermatitis, is the inhalant type, also called ‘atopy’. For reasons obvious to the seasonally suffering human, allergies are just as misery inducing in our pets. Itchy, raw and irritated skin, watering eyes, nasal discharge and congestion make up but a few symptoms that should inspire a visit to your veterinarian.”

Ken Seaman, Dr. of Veterinary Medicine
www.puntledgevet.ca

Breaking the Pain Cycle

Stress in the body can come from a variety of causes- including mechanical (poor posture), emotional (conflicts, loss), or trauma (MVA, fall). All of these stressors can cause the same reaction in our bodies- pain. Pain can often result in a cycle which looks like this: pain initiates reflex muscle contraction in nearby muscles- the contracting muscles become ischemic (reduced blood supply) leading to spasm and more pain. The pain cycle will continue unless something intervenes to stop it. Enter massage. According to Melzack and Wall’s Gate Control Theory, non-painful sensory input closes “gates” to the spinal cord so the painful stimulus cannot travel to the central nervous system, thereby interrupting the pain cycle. Simply put, when you bump your elbow and immediately begin to rub the area, you are activating sensory nerve fibers that are faster at sending messages to your brain than the fibers that transmit pain.

www.courtenaymassagetherapy.com

TMJ — The Hidden Imposter

Do you suffer from headaches or earaches? Do you have a stiff neck and upper back? What about on-going stomach issues, anxiety or depression? Dissimilar as all these issues might sound, the root cause may be your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. Known as “the hidden imposter” for the way it mimics other syndromes, TMJ disorder is not only very common, it’s also often misdiagnosed. The TMJ is the hinge where the jawbone connects to the skull. Factors that can cause TMJ issues include misalignment of the jaw or teeth; physical trauma, such as whiplash or dental work; degenerative diseases; or, most commonly, tension resulting in teeth clenching or grinding. While actual joint pain may or may not occur, typically symptoms manifest elsewhere in the body and include migraines, earaches or tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hip and pelvic pain and muscle soreness in the upper body. Because of these diverse symptoms, correct diagnosis is often overlooked while treatment doesn’t address the underlying problem.

Dr. Brigitte Tetrault
www.courtenayhealing.ca

The Beauty of the Season 

Spring is a season that is filled with excitement and anticipation.  Nevertheless, spring can also bring with it added stress.  The thought of warmer weather can cause us to worry about the extra pounds we gained over winter becoming visible.  Or, we might stress at the thought of added hours of yard work to our already-busy schedule.  If you notice yourself beginning to worry about this transition from winter dormancy, give yourself a gentle nudge back into the present moment. On the drive to work in the morning, look for signs of new life on the trees and reflect on the vitality of nature.  Whatever your personal situation, purposefully take a second to reflect on the present moment and challenge your consciousness to reflect on one thing that is wonderful or amazing.  You will find that you can powerfully change your state of mind in an instance and free yourself to capture the beauty of the season.

Terri Czegledi, MA, MFT
www.comoxvalleycounselling.ca

Book Club: The Whole30

The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom. Melissa and Dallas Hartwig’s critically-acclaimed Whole30 program has helped thousands of people transform how they think about their food, bodies, and lives. Their approach leads to effortless weight loss and better health—along with stunning improvements in sleep quality, energy levels, mood, and self-esteem. The Whole30 offers a step-by-step plan to break unhealthy habits, reduce cravings, improve digestion, and strengthen your immune system.

www.whole30.com

Clean Eating: Naked Energy Bites

These chocolatey treats contain no refined sugars, and are loaded with protein and fibre for a quick snack that really packs a punch!

INGREDIENTS:

2/3 cup date puree
1/3 cup water
1 3/4 cup Rolled Naked Oats
1/3 cup peanut butter
3 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup almonds
1/4 cup hemp hearts
2 tbsp chia seeds
3 tbsp cocoa
3 tbsp each oats, coconut, and hemp hearts

DIRECTIONS:

Combine in mixing bowl.
Roll dough into balls, and roll in extra coconut, hemp and/or oats to cover the outside and make them look oh-so-pretty.
Keep in fridge for 20 minutes to harden…or just eat them on the spot.

www.adagioacres.com

Spirit Gardens

When energy from the heart intertwines with the energy field of a plant, communication can take place. Luther Burbank, Masanobu Fukuoka, Goethe, Stephen Harrod Buhner, and many others have spent their lifetimes researching the unique qualities of Nature. By developing their heart perception, they can trace the true form of a plant right back to the beginning of their existence. By holding the image of the true form of a plant, by talking to it, one can trigger a plant to produce seeds from their historical origin.

As a result Masanobu Fukuoka found the true shape of fruit trees and learned to grow them from seed without the need to prune. He also used this understanding to grow plants that did not need fertilizer, weeding or tilling the soil.

Imagine a world where it was common place for people to communicate with plants to receive their healing, their information to assist one’s soul journey and their growing qualities without the need for chemicals that are hazardous to our environment. People have been connecting with plants since the beginning of time, and now the world is awakening to the importance of this. It is time.

 

Gord Weber, Spirit Gardens
spiritgardenscv@gmail.com
250-218 9462