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 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR,
With the Pulse of Summer right around the corner, we become focused on
our vacation plans, weekends and getting together with friends & family, often
forgetting to live in each moment. Each summer day is longer and lighter and
brimming with possibilities and opportunities, and if we are not paying attention -
they can whiz by going unnoticed. Live in each minute and try to pay attention to
the energy and doors opening around you - what you have always dreamed about
could be right in front of you waiting to e seized!
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FEATURES
4 Veggie Fest 2014!
MIND
5 The Pulse of Summer
10 A Few ways to get Active on the Go!
6 Natural Approaches to Headaches
12 /13 Hoop Movement: How to Get Started
7 Life: Its all in the way you make soup
15 Did You Know? Benefits of Chlorella 8 Fight or Flight?
21 DIY Eco-friendly household cleaner

BODY
+ Gusto approved eatery!

9 Working with Golfers Elbow

10 Stop Making Mistakes
11 Teens & Yoga
14 Kick-start your morning with Green
6 Juice

14 SOUL
10 15 Lighten Your Life With Words
16 One Step At A Time
18 Yoga for You! - Cat Pose
+ Gusto crystal pick: Rainbow Fluorite

ECOLOGY
19 Planting in the Hearts of Our Youth
20 De La Terre Kitchen: Fiddlehead
Quiche Ramp & Arugula & Basil
Summer salad

124 22/23 Community Happenings

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 THE PULSE OF SUMMER

How quickly our waking world comes alive. Just a few
short weeks ago snow covered the ground, life seemed
to still be asleep and our spirits yearned for the changes
to come. We have felt the fires of renewal and rebirth
take hold as spring began and now as those energies
continue to surge to the surface we are ready to
celebrate life and all that will come.
The energy of April is a celebration of the freedom from
chill of months past and to the renewal that has taken
hold of all living things. This energy has surged upward
with the warming temperatures and has made itself
manifest in everyday living. We begin to see the signs
of new life everywhere.
The first flowers herald the upward surging life energies,
and the many returning birds bear witness to our own
surging energies. There is a renewed sense of passion
and life in the air. We shed our winter guises and our
bodies celebrate the gentle warming breezes that
wrap around us. We can sense the passion that brings
new life to our world and we so desire to be a part of it.
We don our spring attire and join in the rising tide and
passion of life.
MIND
May begins, of course, with May Day. In May the pulse
of life is stronger and even more vibrant. The scent of
living is more robust than that of April and it creates
a drive to experience the vast possibilities within our
passions. These passions are not as fevered yet they are
more sustained and carry through even the mundane
events of day-to-day living.
There is a renewed sense of wonder especially when
we see new life everywhere. No longer restricted to
the blossoming plants, animals have begun rearing
their young and we rejoice and delight in a sense of
awed wonderment at the new life and the emotions
this brings with it. We can feel our hearts swell with joy
and we search for ways to express this renewed zest
for living
The dance of life and passion has fostered life and
it calls to all of us to join in. The freedom of spiritual
renewal allows us to expand our horizons. We are
more willing to express our desires, our dreams and to
actively pursue where our spirit will take us. With the
warming temperatures our fears begin to shrink and
we can shake off the icy grip that fear has held us tight
within. Life itself becomes intoxicating with all of the
possibilities and potential that our desires have been
built on.

MONTHLY MEDITATION
Take three deep breaths, feel your body relax with each gently
exhaled breath. Imagine a column of white light surrounding and
protecting you as you journey inward toward your heart. As you
approach your heart imagine a door opening gently to allow you
to enter
Beyond the door is a green meadow teeming with life. A riot
of birds and early spring blooms fill your senses. There is activity
everywhere and a vibrancy that is almost visible takes hold of
your heart. The expectation of renewal and rebirth that began
with the equinox has arrived. The rising passion of life takes hold
of you and guides you deeper into the meadow.
There you find a gathering of young people dancing around a
traditional May Pole and you feel yourself begin to change. You
are being renewed and the desires of youth re-ignite within your
spirit. The laughter and joy of movement and life surge around you
and you find yourself moving forward to join in. As you approach
the group someone places one of the brightly coloured ribbons
in your hand and you begin to move in the rhythm of this life-
affirming dance.
Feel the joy and simple happiness that is inherent in this dance
of life flow up through your body. Around and around, weaving
in and out, the May Pole the dance continues, tighter and tighter
the crowd becomes and laughter and joy filling the heart and
spirit. As the dance slows and the pole is covered, the trailing
ribbons are left to cover the ground. Those who have chosen
to participate in the dance continue through the meadow,
changing their perceptions of life and of the things that matter
most. Community and connection have been reborn and
revived.
Deep within your spirit you know that you are a part of
something wonderful and life affirming. As you begin to cross the
meadow heading toward the door to your heart, you can feel
your connections remain and you acknowledge that this dance
has reignited your passions, dreams and desires.
Return to the waking world knowing that your life's dance has
been reborn with the passion of life.
CHERYL CAMILLO
SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR & HEALER
MOTHERC@SPIRITWALKDUNDAS.COM

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NATURAL APPROACHES TO HEADACHES/MIGRAINES
U
There are so many varieties and symptoms of headaches, but most commonly it is consider a pain in any part of the head, neck and
face. Although most headaches are considered benign (acute and not dangerous) there are many chronically severe headaches,
associated with sudden onset of pain, nausea and/or paralysis which are often due to a medical emergency (seizures, stroke, diabetic
onset).
There are over 150 different types of headaches, some more severe than others. Tension headaches are the most common; however
there are at least six well known headaches such as: bilious, sinus, hormonal, muscular, cluster and rebound.

THE COMMON HEADACHE: DIETARY & WELLNESS SUGGESTIONS:

Tension headaches (not always caused by stress)
Tension headaches are the most common, and generally affect
adults and adolescents - they may affect younger children,
although this is not common.
SYMPTOMS: muscle tightness in specific parts of the head, scalp
and/or neck can be very uncomfortable and often painful,
depending on severity. Tension headaches can come on at any
time, and may be caused by clenching the jaw, static positioning of
head, bad posture or hormonal in-balance.
CAUSES: Although there is no definitive cause of a tension
headache, it is commonly thought to happen due to the volatility
or in-balance of certain brain chemicals. Most tension headaches
happen in the middle of the day, and can be short lived or last
for a couple of days, often a mild ache to a feeling of a tight
band. Incidentally, most often occurs in females. These can be
brought on by a dip in blood sugars, fluctuating blood pressure,
missed meals, lack of sleep and increased stress levels.
MIGRAINES:
A chronic and recurring headache, often on one side of the face
or head, which produces a throbbing like pain
Migraines are diagnosed by using certain medical criteria. They
can run in families, and are quite debilitating, which may cause
diminished lifestyle and social activities. These headaches can
fluctuate in severity, often becoming quite painful and lasting from
hours to days.
SYMPTOMS: Nausea and/or vomiting often accompany a
migraine, and, the eyes may become sensitive to light. Many
people have to take refuge in a darkened room during a
migraine attack. Sometimes, an aura (visual distortions, sound
sensitivity, hand numbness)) foreshadows a migraine.
CAUSES: Heredity, environmental, chemical and hormonal in-
balance. As with all other headaches, no true medical cause
has been found, however, it is presumed to be caused by an
interaction between the brain stem and the trigeminal nerve. It
can run in families and may be caused by certain hormonal or
environment triggers.
Triggers can be anything from drug interactions, food additives
and/or intolerances, caffeinated beverages, sleep disturbances,
pollens and environmental changes.
Most headaches can be managed by progressive muscular
relaxation techniques, such as yoga, Pilates and stretch. The use
of meditation, self hypnosis (self talk & visualization), candle gazing
and internal focus, are all great techniques for calming and
relaxing the mind.
Always keep a headache diary, this will help with medical
diagnoses, especially for the more chronic and recurring migraines.
Adequate sleeps is vital, but refrain from over sleeping as this can
actually cause or stimulate headaches.
Massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology and biofeedback
have all been successful in helping to reduce and/or prevent
recurring headaches.
Food additives, (MSG, sodium, caffeine, colour additives, red
wine), can trigger headaches. An elimination diet may help to
identify your triggers.
Stay well hydrated drink 6-8 glasses of water or herbal teas
(Dandelion, nettle, ginger, lemon balm) daily
Detoxify your system on a bi yearly basis helps to eliminate the
effect of sugar (yeast), bacteria (flora) & other toxins.
HERBS & VITAMINS:
Butterbur is the herb most often used to prevent and manage
migraine headaches (caution: do not use if you are allergic to the
Daisy family). Butterbur is found in a combination of supplements
and is the only herb in the Migranol11 product. Butterbur is thought
to be as effective, if not more so, than an over the counter anti-
histamine.
FEVERFEW: may reduce the severity and pain caused by chronic
headaches. May also reduce fever associated with migraines
and other febrile conditions
RIBOFLAVIN (B2): a micro-nutrient which enhances cellular
activity relaxes the muscles. Invaluable benefits for reducing the
severity of migraine headaches.
EFAS (ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS) Omega 3 & 6 (fish oils, coconut
& flax oils). Aids in reducing chronic inflammation.

ESSENTIAL OILS: Oils such as helichrysum, lavender &

eucalyptus, and Roman Chamomile, all have an anti inflammatory
effect on the central nervous system. Peppermint & Spearmint
both relax the muscular system, which helps in reducing pain and
calming the mind.

BOOKS:
The Magnesium Solution for Migraine Headaches
How to Use Magnesium to Prevent and Relieve Migraine and
Cluster Headaches Naturally

LILYANA
LAVANDULA WELLNESS CENTRE
WWW.LAVANDULAWELLNESSCENTRE.COM

DID YOU KNOW? CEPHALALGIA IS THE GREEK WORD FOR HEADACHE.

Kephale: meaning head & algos: meaning pain. Or in medical terminology, Cephalic
= head, and Algia = pain..There are over 150 diagnosed types of headaches
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LIFE:

MIND
ITS ALL IN
THE WAY YOU
MAKE SOUP
Yesterday as I was heading back
home from work with a small bounty of
vegetables from the local farmers
market, it occurred to me that life is all in
the way you make soup. I know, I know it
sounds like a silly and simplistic analogy,
but those are my favourite so have a
little patience and follow me on my little
digression.

WHATS IN YOUR FRIDGE?

First off, let me say that in my opinion
there are at least two kinds of people
(for the purpose of brevity, Ill just stick to two):
Those who always have a full fridge, so full in
fact they cant even tell what they have, whose
obsessive need to stockpile food is never
satisfied. You know them, youre probably related to a
few of them. Im talking about those people that open
up said fridge give a perfunctory look at the crammed
containers crowding staring
them at them, and state with dejection
There is nothing to eat!
Then there are those whose fridge is always half empty, but
filled with promise. Just enough staples and condiments
to make a couple of delicious meals. I feel I belong to this WHAT DID MAKING SOUP REMINDED ME
second category. ABOUT LIFE?
Dont get me wrong, I love food, and I adore fresh
produce. I also hate waste and cant stand to see good 1. Work with what you have: Even the most humble ingredient
food wilt away. So while my fridge is often half empty, Im can be transformed into something beautiful.
always buying fresh veggies to avoid the travesty of having
them wilting away and forgotten in my fridge. 2. Abundance is a state of mind: work with what you have
and always leave room for more.
WHATS IN YOUR GROCERY BAG?
3. Find your own way: Recipes are great to get ideas, but
If you read this far (bless you for your patience!), you might dont limit yourself to guidelines set by others, do your own
be wondering what I bought at the farmer market. My little thing.
parcel contused a bunch of beets, enough potatoes to
last me a week, purple kale, and some onions. Every piece 4. Enjoy the process: Eating the soup should not be the only
seasonal, fresh, and beautiful (If you do not share my love payoff. The process doesnt have to be a painful ordeal.
of vegetables, I guess you wont get it). I figure I will likely Focusing on each step of the process grounded you to
make at least two kinds of soups with my bounty. the present. Imbuing each step with the love and attention
And no, before you ask I didnt have a recipe in mind when it deserves will naturally get you to where you want to go.
I approached the produce stand. Ive always felt recipes
hinder the creative process. Yes, I know were talking about 5. Take a moment to enjoy the fruits of your labour: The soups
soup, but every dish should be masterpiece of sorts, maybe ready and delicious and it did not come from a can, and
its just me. you will have seconds and leftovers.

When I got home, I started working on the first of my master 6. That being said, dont take it too seriously: Yes, you may
pieces, my beet soup. I roasted the beets (boiling them jet even bring the soup to work - if it was that good - and
drains all the flavours and nutrients, and the smokey flavour claim bragging rights, but dont forget it was just soup.
is a great contrast to the sweetness of this root vegetable).
Washed the beet greens, and tossed them in a pan with
the green onions, some garlic and one potato. Then I RITA GAGLIANO
added the roasted beet, and a few cups of water and let MINDFULNESS & POSITIVITY COACH
it simmer until it looked ready and added salt and spices. I WWW.THRIVEDYNAMICS.CA
even made cashew sour cream to add to the soup before WWW.LAVANDULAWELLNESSCENTRE.COM.
serving.
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 FIGHT OR FLIGHT?
+ STRESS ACTIVATES
YOUR SYMPATHETIC
NERVOUS SYSTEM (SNS),
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR JUSTIN GALLANT WEIGHS IN
ON STRESS AND ANGER

Stress! We all experience

it on a daily basis and
it affects all of us in one
way or another. I realize
In my practice, most females claim their outlet of frustration is
Yoga. Yoga is important for the restoring, relaxing and peace-
making aspect of stress but I want them to be taking out their
anger aggressively. Joining kickboxing or having a punching
bag around the house has been the most therapeutic for these
AKA FIGHT OR FLIGHT ladies.
its been talked about
MODE. WE HAVE SEVERAL over and over again but Males usually claim sex and drinking are their outlets of frustration.
THINGS STIMULATING THE hopefully I can shine a new Sex can definitely be an outlet but drinking is just suppressing
SNS THROUGHOUT THE DAY light on it for you. Stress that anger and if you drink when angry, it usually causes more
BUT NOTHING STIMULATING can both contribute to problems. Some good ideas for males are going to the batting
ITS COUNTERPART, THE and exacerbate just about cages, the driving range and boxing, basically anything you get
PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS every condition out there. a physical and mental release from.
SYSTEM (PSNS), AKA REST
AND DIGEST MODE. There are those who let
stress eat at them and
those who dont give WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS:
a care about anything. Perception is the deciding factor Altering your perception via self-reflection,
between the two. Sometimes all it takes is reflecting on a stressful
situation and changing your perception of it, other times it takes
CBT, journaling or counseling.
learning about your own insecurities. Its common to stress over Calming herbal teas
things, especially what others say, because they confirm our Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, tai chi
insecurities.
Listening to calming music (Songza and 8
Those who go with the flow seem to get through life the easiest tracks are good apps for discovering a new
because they dont look too deeply into anything. We have to
be those sticks flowing through the river, not the stubborn rock
genre)
thats being worn away by it. Exercise (strenuous as an outlet or slowly for
We have actual stressors like traffic, ailments, coffee, arguments,
relaxation)
deadlines, finances, etc mental stressors like jealousy, Massage
wondering what others are thinking, resentment, etc all kinds Sex
of stressors. The main ways we can stimulate our PSNS is deep
breathing and sleep. Deep breathing is so underrated and Progressive relaxation
under utilized. We can actually fool our bodies into thinking Utilizing an outlet of frustration
were not stressed by taking deep breaths. We have to take
advantage of this loophole! NOTE that most of these exercises involve
There are a couple of factors contributing to stress that Robert
deep breathing The only thing that we
Sapolsky mentions in his book, Why Zebras Dont Get have to trigger our body to go into rest
Ulcers. These factors are outlet of frustration, and digest mode.
social support, perception of control Some of the de-stressing modalities I offer are
and lack of predictability. The most acupuncture, counseling, improving health,
important is an outlet of frustration. certain nutrients, supplements and herbs, and
Anger is a natural emotion, but most importantly helping you find what works
since it has a negative reputation we best for you in terms of relaxation and finding
often suppress it. Recognizing anger an outlet of frustration.
as a natural emotion that needs to
be expressed in a healthy manner is GET OUT THERE AND START BATTLING THAT
key to reducing stress. If we can get all NEGATIVE STRESS WITH DEEP BREATHS!
of the water out of our kettle were a
lot less likely to be steaming, ready to
explode over minor things. DR. JUSTIN GALLANT ND
WWW.DRJUSTINGALLANTND.COM
If depression isanger turned inwards,
managing our anger should prevent
depression in cases where anger is
the source. By outlet of frustration
I mean actually getting out that
anger, in a constructive manner of course.
Some ways to release frustration constructively are
boxing, lifting weights, going for a run, crying, swearing,
writing angry thoughts down, hitting or screaming into a
pillow, whatever feels right for you. This needs to be done
on a regular basis, not just when youre about to lose it.

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WORKING WITH

BODY
GOLFERS ELBOW
Its a beautiful sunny day on the golf course; your
setting up to drive the ball 250 yards and suddenly
you get that pain on the inside of your elbow! Your
awesome T-off just went to the gutters! Golfers El-
bow, such a pain and very common! This condition
is caused by repetitive strain and the pain tends to
be localized to the inside (medial) elbow, although
it can travel down the forearm. This condition may
also be called medial epicondylitis. It is caused by
damage to the muscles and tendons of the forearm
specifically the flexors of the forearm.
Golfers elbow is not limited to golfers; this condition is
brought on by activities such as gardening, paint-
ing, weight lifting, driving (stick shift), racket sports,
throwing sports and improper lifting or hitting. These
activities generally need to be done for more than
60 minutes a few times a week to be or cause a
problem. Generally this condition is generally seen in
people 35 years of age and older.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR PAIN IS INDEED
GOLFERS ELBOW?
You may feel stiffness, decreased range of motion
and it commonly hurts to make a fist or shake a
hand. Numbness, tingling and pain can also occur
in the forearms and hands. Clients most commonly
report a feeling of numbness and tingling in the ring
and pinky finger.
If golfers elbow is left untreated you can run into
problems such as chronic elbow pain, decrease in
range of motion and a fixed bend (contracture) in
the elbow joint. In some cases an ulnar neuropa-
thy can occur: this is when the ulnar nerve passes
through a hiatus in the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle and
gets pinched or trapped. The ulnar nerve supplies
a portion of the innervation in your forearm.
All that being said, golfers elbow does not need to
keep you indoors and off the course! With rest and
the appropriate treatments you can get back to
your golf game or tend to your garden! Your local
massage therapist can treat your condition with mus-
cle stripping, passive stretching and frictions to the
tendons of the flexor muscles. Chiropractors can also
assess the elbow joint for mobility and function. Your
health care practitioner can also provide you with
stretching and strengthening exercises to help you
continue your care at home and on the golf course!
So get out there this summer and have some on the
course!
STEPHANIE MUIR
RMT/ACUPUNCTURE PRACTITIONER
WWW.LAVANDULAWELLNESSCENTRE.COM

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 K I N G
P M A
STO
...and achieve your weight loss goals!
Want an easier way to lose fat? Stop starving yourself, counting
calories, or eliminating your favorite food groups.
Those extreme techniques only burn you out and leave you
more frustrated than ever. Because the truth is that real fat loss
comes with lasting, healthy lifestyle changes. Youll get to your
goals quicker when you stop making these 5 Lifestyle Mistakes:
LIFESTYLE MISTAKE #1: LACK OF SLEEP
To put this simply, you need to sleep more. Most adults need
an average of eight hours of sleep each night, and I know
you arent getting that much. When you dont get adequate
amounts of rest, youre more likely to be hungry, overeat, and
gain weight.
LIFESTYLE MISTAKE #2: TOO MUCH TV TIME
Many people are in the habit of sitting in front of the TV for hours
on end after a stressful day at work. Yes, you may be worn out
and need a break, but sitting on the couch, zoned out, watching
TV is not the way to lose inches.
If you must watch the evening news or see your favorite show,
use the time to burn a few calories. Keep some hand weights
next to the couch and work your biceps and triceps. Stand up
and do some squats or lunges to work your legs and buttocks.
Get on the floor and do some sit-ups to tone your abs or
push-ups to tone your arms.
LIFESTYLE MISTAKE #3: SKIPPING BREAKFAST
Want to know a secret to successful weight loss? Eat breakfast! Try
cutting calories by skipping breakfast, and youll be excessively
hungry by mid-morning. As a result, the healthy calories you
would have eaten at breakfast are replaced with calorie-filled
snacks and an over-sized lunch.
LIFESTYLE MISTAKE #4: DRINKING TOO MUCH
SUGAR
Lasting fat loss is about changes. Unfortunately, some of the
changes one must make are difficult. If youre one of the millions
hooked on soda, alcohol, or other sweetened beverages then
your fitness goals may remain out of reach until you replace these
drinks with water. You should also know that your brain often
confuses thirst with hunger.
So at the first sign of hunger, dont grab a snack or calorie-filled
drinks. Instead, grab a glass of water.
LIFESTYLE MISTAKE #5: NOT DOING THE RIGHT
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Weight loss is about burning more calories than you consume.
Therefore, it should make sense to you that dieting and exercise
must go hand in hand. If you want to speed up weight loss and
keep the weight away, add or increase the amount and intensity
of physical activity in your daily life.
For many people, this is the most difficult lifestyle change of all,
but the benefits are well worth it. Aim for 30 to 60 minutes of
intense exercise on most days of the week. When exercise is a
normal part of your everyday routine, its more likely to stick, and
your body will become slimmer and more toned.
JUSTIN DOLIMPIO
JUST TRAIN BOOT CAMP
WWW.JUSTTRAIN.CA

A FEW EASY WAYS TO GET ACTIVE, WHILE ON THE GO!

WALK WHEN YOU CAN
Walking is the gold standard of fitness because its safe, it uses more than 200 muscles, and anyone can do it. Plan
a walking time in your schedule and stick to it. If you havent been active lately, start with 10-15 minutes and add
2-3 minutes per session each week. End each session with a 3-5 minute cool down of slow walking. In 30 minutes,
you burn about 150 calories.

TONE YOUR TUMMY WHILE CHECKING EMAIL

Sitting on an exercise ball instead of a regular chair while youre at your desk or using your laptop at home can
give you an easy tummy workout without leaving your abs sore. When on the ball, your body constantly makes
small adjustments to your posture and works your back, abdominal, glute, and leg muscles.

GET MORE OUT OF TAKING THE STAIRS

Instead of walking casually up the stairs, gradually increase your speed and the number of stairs you can take in 1
minute. Take two steps at once if you can do it safely. (diabeticlivingonline.com)

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 TEENS

BODY
&

If you are a parent who has a teenager at home that you
are struggling with, one of the most important things I have
learned is that teenagers are going through the same type of
development as toddlers. By this I mean that the information
is coming at them at light speed and they are absorbing,
changing, growing, learning, and understanding so much
and yet arent quite adults. Too old to act like a kid, but too
young to be left to their own devices.
We expect them to act responsible and yet their primary job is
to test the boundaries - this is how they learn. As humans, our
cerebral cortex continues to develop until age 20 (generally
speaking). What this means is that if you compare being a
teen to driving a car the accelerator is slightly stuck. The
brakes are a little touchy and dont always work.
In todays world, access to adults is lower than its ever been.
In many cases both parents are out working to make ends
meet and thats in families that have managed to stay
intact. There are many single parent families where it's even
harder to maintain adult contact. The stressors are larger
and more intimidating than they have ever been with teen
suicide and cutting or other forms of self-abuse on the rise.
One of the ways you can help your teen cope with some of
these issues is by introducing them to yoga. Yoga offers your
teen an opportunity to connect with their body in a positive,
healthy manner. It builds strength and flexibility, while at
the same time increasing the ability to manage the various
stressors that arise day to day.
By spending time focused on the breath, it allows their mind
to slow down slightly and absorb the present moment. The
concentration that comes from a regular yoga practice
can help with school work. In addition, spending time in a
room where everyone has different levels of ability can help
with self-esteem and positive body image.
ANITA KAISER
YOGA INSTRUCTOR, MIESSENCE
WWW.ANITAKAISER.COM

7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE.

1. The World Health Organization estimates that between 65 to 80 percent of the worlds population (over 4 billion
people) rely on alternative medicine as their primary form of health care compared to only 10 to 30 percent of
people who use conventional medicine.
2. Traditional Chinese medicine has been chosen by the World Health Organization for worldwide propagation to
meet the heath care needs of the twenty-first century
3. Medicinal herbs were found amongst the personal effects of the mummified prehistoric ice man who wasfound
in the Italian Alps in 1991.
4. 19 percent of Fortune 500 companies offer alternative medicine as part of their health care compensation
packages.

5. One-half of all medical schools now offer courses in alternative medicine.

6. Massage therapy dates back thousands of years and has been recorded in ancient writings from the Orient, Asia,
Arabia and Greece.
7. More than 70% to 90% of physicians consider complementary and alternative medicine therapies, such as diet and
exercise, behavioral medicine, counseling and psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy, to be legitimate medical
practices. ( www.blisstree.com)

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 HOOP MOVEMENT: H
Seven years ago when I started hoop dance, Id never even heard
of it. I was attending a belly dance studio and saw it in action for
the first time and thought - thats amazing! I scoured the internet
for videos, information, anything and there was surprisingly little on
the subject. The morsels I found did no more than whet my appetite
which I suppose is a good thing when you are wanting to learn a
new skill.
However, there was little in the way of tutorials on youtube, never-
mind anywhere else and many of the Hoop Worlds famous faces
were still in their early budding stages. I was lucky enough to have
a hoop dance class near by and the ability to attend it, so I got my
start there. After that, many, many,many hours watching youtube
performance videos on repeat, watching the same five seconds of
footage over and over to get an idea of how-she-did that, bruises
and hoops thrown at walls in frustration lead to the hoop dancer I
am today.
Luckily for the new dancers today, theres a lot more material avail-
able in the form of free youtube tutorials, websites dedicated to
hooping, Hoop Superstar Pros to follow and your friendly neighbour-
hood hoop spinner to give you a bit of a leg up.

1. HOOP SELECTION:
This part is pretty simple. Generally speaking, the
rule is, the larger the diameter of the hoop, the
slower it will move and the easier it will be to learn
on. Those spindly little kiddie hoops? Forget it.
Even a seasoned hooper will have a hard time
manipulating one of those around their bodies.
They are too small and light weight for a grown
person to learn on and move lightning quick.
*A note about hoop weight: a heavier hoop will
NOT make you lose more weight, eliminate your
love handles or make you skinny. A dedicated diet
plan and daily activity (which of course can include
hooping but probably shouldnt be limited to it) is
how one can lose weight. A heavier hoop will most
likely result in bruises and muscle strains and not
much else.
2. GIVE IT A GO.
WHERE TO GET A HOOP? You wont get anywhere without at
You can order hoops online pretty easily but they least giving it a shot. I dont know
will be pricey. These days there are many more how many people came up to me at
festivals where I was selling hoops and
local manufacturers of adult sized hoops. A quick said with 100% certainty I cant do
google search can turn up some people relatively that only to discover that, after setting
close to you. It is also really easy to make a aside their fear of public humiliation,
simple, nekkid (undecorated) hoop with materials they in fact CAN. Again, size of hoop
purchased at your local plumbing supply. A 10 REALLY makes a difference.
foot length of water irrigation tubing, a double My first suggestion has always been,
ended connector piece and a strip of duct tape stand with feet hip width apart, hold
makes you a great practice hoop. There are lots of the hoop firmly against your back just
guidelines about what the best tubing to use is and, above the tops of the hips, ensure it
eventually if you get to the more advanced stages, is level with the ground, wind up and
this will be of importance to you. In the beginning blast off. Then do nothing! Just stand
though, at least 100psi tubing of a outside there! Try and feel how the hoop pulls
diameter (your plumbing guy will be impressed) on your body. All you need to do is
will suffice. resist that pull. Its subtle but its there
and after a few gos, sometimes just
one, you feel it and its natural.

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HOW TO GET STARTED

BODY
4. CONNECT.
After the classes were done and the teacher had
moved on, I was alone in a world of non-hoopers
trapped in my living room. I felt certain there were
other hoopers in my city - even in my nieghbourhood
- who were also trapped hooping in a living room or
basement believing they too were alone to the Wild
Weird Ways of Hoop Dance.
It took some time, but I eventually found other folks
who were into the circus gig and together we would
play. Eventually, a GREAT website was created
called hoopcity.ca. This site has it all - inspiration,
community, listings, online classes and social media
specifically for hoopers. On facebook you can look
up local community groups into circus arts too. In
Hamilton there is a free group called Hamilton Free
Flow where folks can post when and where they are
gonna go practice so others can join in.

3. YOUTUBE. 5. KEEP PRACTICING.

Tons of free tutorials now exist for
beginners and advanced Hoop
Spinners. In addition to tutorials, its
really inspiring to watch performers
like Spiral, Babz, SaFire, Brecken,
Baxter, Anah (Hoopalicious) and
countless others. From these guys
and gals you can learn a lot about
method, their techniques, as well as
the flair for making a performance.
At the very least, you will see some
really cool stuff that looks like
magic tricks.
Like any skill, this will take some work, some effort.
You gotta earn your Barrel Rolls. There may be a few
bruises, you may inadvertently bounce a hoop off
the wall and whack yourself in the face with it. You
may smash a lamp or convince your pets hoops are
pure evil to be respected and feared. You may trash
your living room. Repeatedly. Your friends may think
youre bonkers, your family may think youre from
another planet. But the end result will be pulling off
that trick after weeks of practice and the absolute
satisfaction of seeing yourself improve.
And really, what else is there? Were only here for
a short while, so we might as well explore the world
around us and the worlds inside us. Surprise yourself.
You never know what youre going to find when you
take a trip on the spiral.

JEN FLEMING, RMT

WWW.JENFLEMINGRMT.COM

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KICKSTART YOUR MORNING WITH GREEN JUICE
A few years ago, I bought a juicer with plans to replace my
morning caffeine jolt with a healthy green juice. Sadly, it
landed in the cupboard of misfit and forgotten appliances,
until I discovered I had Candida.
You see, I suffered with chronic sinusitis, bladder and yeast
infections for years and thought I was doomed to take
prescription medication for the rest of my life. I then found out
that the underlying cause of the Candida was a food allergy
to gluten, dairy, corn and (gasp!) chocolate. So I went cold
turkey and removed the offending food from my diet. This was
one of the toughest things I had every done, but as I began to
move away from the standard western diet, I discovered the
power of food to heal.
My chronic illnesses began to improve and ultimately
disappear. During my quest for wellness and clean eating, I
discovered the documentary Fat Sick and Nearly Dead. This
is the story of Joe Cross who was 100 lbs overweight with a
debilitating autoimmune disease.
Joe vows to reclaim his health while travelling across America
for 60 days drinking only vegetable and fruit juice. After
watching the movie and reading the reviews including one
that said, had to pause the movie to purchase a juicer, I was
hooked. After the movie I got my juicer out of hiding and now
it sits proudly on my counter where it produces the most mouth
watering green juices.
BENEFITS OF JUICING
Your body doesnt have to work to digest the fibre so the nutrients
and vitamins go straight into your bloodstream
You can quickly get your daily dosage of fruits and veggies in a
convenient drink rather than eating through a pound of the green
stuff
You will have more energy, clear your brain fog and reduce your
headaches
Your joints will not be as stiff as there are powerful anti-inflammatory
nutrients in fruits and veggies
YOU WILL HAVE A MORE RESTFUL AND DEEP SLEEP
So what are you drinking for your morning pick me up? Green juice
will start your day on the right foot, giving you more energy and
vitality.
REFERENCE
Health Benefits of Green Juice Healing Foods, Eat Your Way
to Healthier Life, Susan Curtis, Pat Thomas, Dragana Vilinac, DK
Publishing
SARAH CLARKE. CPC
HEALTH COACH, SESA COACHING
WWW.SESACOACHING.COM

INGREDIENTS
CUCUMBER
Deters estrogen based cancers, has a diuretic action,
promotes a healthy digestive tract, helps lower cholesterol.
HANDFUL OF KALE
Helps strengthen bones, helps fight inflammation, helps
lower cholesterol, helps balance excess estrogen.
2 STALKS CELERY
Helps lower blood pressure, has a diuretic action, promotes
feeling of fullness, promotes healthy joints and muscles.
1 GRANNY SMITH APPLE (quartered (optional good if
you prefer a less grassy juice)
Helps balance blood sugar levels, tackles diarrhea
and constipation, helps strengthen bones, helps lower
cholesterol.
LEMON PEELED OR SQUEEZED IN AFTER
Helps prevent kidney stones, helps lower cholesterol, aids
healthy digestion, helps remove accumulated toxins.

PLACE IN JUICER ONE ITEM AT A TIME. SIP AND

ENJOY. SERVES ONE.

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 SOUL
Do you ever have those small things on your to do list
that seem to linger there indefinitely? Have you ever left a
quick five minute job until the last possible second for no
apparent reason? Have you ever wondered why we dread
WITH WORDS
and procrastinate and allow the heaviness of should weigh
us down?

I SHOULD CHANGE THE INK IN THE PRINTER...I

SHOULD GET THAT STUFF OUT OF THE WAY....I
SHOULD GET STARTED ON THAT PROJECT BEFORE
THE DEADLINE....
Just saying those sentences out loud feels BY CHANGING
heavy and with burden. Yet, truthfully, many of
those things on the should list often arent all
HOW WE SAY
that complicated and really would only take SOMETHING AND
a few minutes. We probably spend more time THEREFORE ULTIMATELY
dreading the task than actually completing HOW WE PERCEIVE A
most of them. So why do we torture ourselves PARTICULAR THING OR
and how do we stop?! SITUATION, WE CAN
SHIFT THE WEIGHT OR
It really is all in the words. The words that THE FEELING OF THE
we speak and the messages that we tell MESSAGE WITHOUT
ourselves internally can carry weight or ACTUALLY CHANGING
lightness, foreboding or excitement, positivity
or negativity. The great thing about this is that
THE MESSAGE.
it puts us in the drivers seat! We are the ones
in control of our messages. Lastly, repeat! Anything in
For example, instead of saying something like, life that needs development
will take practice and this is
no different. Practice being
I SHOULD GO TO THE GYM TODAY YOU COULD positive and light with your words
SAY SOMETHING LIKE, I CAN GO TO THE GYM and messages and before you
TODAY BECAUSE I HAVE THE TIME AND ILL FEEL know it that will then become the
new automatic response in your
GREAT AFTER IM DONE. thoughts, words, and behaviours.

Both messages indicate that going to the gym is the goal. But
when you say both of those sentences, pay close attention to
how the tone of each makes you feel.
There is a distinct difference in the weight and heaviness in
saying the statement with should in it.
Here is another example; Instead of saying, I cant eat
chocolate if I want to lose weight you could say, I can eat
fruit to satisfy my sweet tooth while Im trying to lose weight. Or
instead of saying something like, I should clean the house, the
dirt is starting to pile up! you might say, I will clean the house
before it gets too dirty.
These automatic patterns in what we say did not develop
overnight so its not likely they will be changed overnight
either just because it now makes sense to change our words.
To make lasting changes in our behaviour there are few simple
tips you can use. The first is to be aware. Now that you can
see the negative patterns in your thoughts and words, catch
yourself when you use them. Interrupt the negative thoughts
you catch yourself having.
LISTEN TO YOUR INNER THOUGHTS. ARE
YOU LEADING YOURSELF TO HAPPINESS AND
SUCCESS OR TO UNHAPPINESS AND FAILURE?
~ JERRY BRUCKNER
Secondly, replace that thought with a more positive
message that will serve to boost you up or relate a message
without a heavy weight of burden. Remember to use
words like can, will, and possible.
AMANDA MARTIN
LIFE COACH
WWW.BEINSPIREDBYAMANDA.COM
The power to feel more positivity
in your life is simple and within your
control! So remove the should,
shouldnt, cant, must, must not,
have to, need to, and ought tos out
of your vocabulary. Add in the magic words like
can, will, and possible and you will find that
it is possible to lighten your life with your words.
did you know
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characterized the original creative energy of the planet.
Chlorella is one of the richest foods in protein, beta carotene,
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 S ONE STEP AT A TIME
As we can see in the growing buds on the branches of trees Imagine for a moment that you are walking down a path in a
and in the way that flowers bloom, it is the nature of creation to forest. Every choice that you make, can lead you down a different
grow, change and expand. Everything that we experience in path where you will find different experiences. Perhaps you were
life can have a changing effect on one or more of our physical, looking for a sweet field to lay down in but you made a mistake
mental or emotional states. Sometimes we get to choose and found yourself in front of a massive swamp! If you dont
our own lifes experiences and sometimes we do not have happen to like the swamp, you dont have to stay there for the
control over them. Learning to read, reading, or listening to rest of your life and you dont have to beat yourself up for taking
someone else read, for example can change a persons level the wrong turn, either. Instead you can learn from the experience
of knowledge and mental state. Watching a live performance and turn around or look for a new path around it. You may even
or a concert for example, can change a persons emotional choose to share about it with other people that you meet on the
state. path. Your story could help someone else to find or to avoid that
particular swamp!
Working in any profession can change a person on all levels
too. During job training, a persons On any journey, unforeseen circumstances can
mental state expands as they gain arise. You may come across unwanted obstacles
knowledge of the area that they are WHAT DO YOU WANT TO or detours on your path, which were caused by
working in. The working environment BE DOING IN YOUR FUTURE other people and you may come also across
and ergonomics of the job can have those that were caused by yourself. When our
an effect on a persons physical state.
LIFE? EVERY ONE OF US IS life is impacted by the choices of others, the
Ongoing stress or getting fired from a UNIQUE WITH INDIVIDUAL only thing that we may have control over, is
job, can influence a persons emotional LEARNED AND INNATE SKILLS, our own response to the changes. Avoidance,
state. TALENTS, PASSIONS, EMOTIONS, procrastination and focusing on addictions or
Every day that we live in the dimension GOALS, NEEDS, DESIRES AND feelings of stress, unworthiness, overwhelm, fear
CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME. or worry are just some of the self-sabotaging
of time, we become one day older behaviors that can steal your time, energy and
and our hair grows a little longer, as IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT focus away from moving forward on your lifes
do our nails. In 5 or 10 or 20 years from YOUR LIFE PURPOSE IS goals. Mistakes and challenges in life can also
now, we may wake up and look or feel OR WHAT YOU ARE TRULY be perceived as our biggest opportunities for
quite different than we do now. Our PASSIONATE ABOUT, ONE learning.
life situation may be different as well.
We have no choice in the matter of WAY TO START DISCOVERING We are all exactly where we need to be right
getting older, but with our focused THEM IS TO BEGIN EXPLORING, now, even if we need only to be there, to
attention and intention we can often RESEARCHING AND ACTUALLY learn from the experience. If where you are,
have some life-changing choices that TRYING OUT THE THINGS THAT feels out of alignment with where you want to
can impact the future situation that we YOU MIGHT LOVE TO DO. be, then that feeling may be creating a good
will find ourselves in. opportunity for you to examine what you can
actually change in your life, to bring it more into
The driver of a car, the captain of a alignment with how you would like to feel. The
ship or the pilot of a plane will usually have a plan and tools for energetic vibration of our emotional feelings will automatically
their journey, including maps or GPS, fuel and provisions. You attract more of what it is that we are feeling.
do not need to have everything ready to embark on your lifes
journey - you are already on it, by the nature of being alive! Basically, The Universe will respond to the drum that you are
However, when you know where you would like your life to beating. We are all exactly where we need to be right now,
go, then you can aim your focus in that direction and as you even if we need only to be there, to learn from the experience.
start to head that way consciously you can begin gathering If where you are, feels out of alignment with where you want to
the tools and teachings that you need. As you begin taking be, then that feeling may be creating a good opportunity for you
steps towards your lifes purpose, you will start seeing the best to examine what you can actually change in your life, to bring it
way for you to go, learning what you need to learn, meeting more into alignment with how you would like to feel. The energetic
who you need to meet, etc vibration of our emotional feelings will automatically attract more
of what it is that we are feeling .

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Like Dorothy and her friends discovered, in The Wizard of Oz, the
answers are always right there within you (Source: Film 1939, Book
1900, by L. Frank Baum). Your subconscious soul has access to all
of the information about your past, present and future and you
can explore it, as much as you want to. There are many ways
that you can directly access information and answers about
yourself, including asking your questions in conversations, prayers,
imaginations and meditations. You can ask yourself questions
before you go to sleep and see if you receive any insights or
answers in your dreams. Only you will know which are the best
ways for you to use, to connect with and explore the subconscious
part of yourself.
There are also many great ways to get external help, clues and
messages. A Life Coaches and Counselors are trained and
experienced in helping people to overcome obstacles around
realizing their lifes goals and purpose. Even family, friends or
children in your life, can give you valuable feedback based
on what you consciously choose to share with them. With your
permission, psychic readers may use tools or their own intuitive
methods to connect with and share, guidance and messages for
you.
Psychic Mediums can make energetic connections with and
channel information from your friends, family, angels and guides
in other dimensions, who may have more of a birds-eye view, of
where you currently are on your life path. One inspiring blog to
check out on the topic is; www.purposefairy.com, but as always,
please do your own researching to find out which information and
methods resonate best with you!
Relaxing your mind into a theta-wave state is very helpful for
healing and for connecting with your subconscious. A Hypnotist or
Past Life Regression Therapist can guide you to relax so completely
that you can access your own subconscious memories and
information, such as what your soul has been passionate about,
in past lifetimes. Many other holistic treatments can also bring you
into a theta-wave state of deep relaxation, including massage
and Reiki.
When you know what it is that you want to focus your lifes time
and energy on, then you will start to uncover how you can make
it happen. When you keep your focus on it, you will be naturally
attracting the best way to get there and you may also experience
more synchronicities and miracles in your life.
WHITE BOARDS ARE GREAT TO USE,
BECAUSE YOU CAN SAVE PAPER
AND MAKE CHANGES OFTEN.
EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN PREFERRED
METHODS FOR STAYING ORGANIZED
AND FOCUSED ON THEIR TOP
PRIORITIES. JOURNALS, CALENDARS,
VISION BOARDS, AND PERSONAL
AFFIRMATIONS, ARE A FEW METHODS
THAT CAN HELP A PERSON TO FOCUS
THEIR ATTENTION AND INTENTION ON
WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO ACHIEVE.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU KEEP YOUR
GOALS ON YOUR MIND? HOW OFTEN
DO YOU FOCUS YOUR
ATTENTION ON THEM?
SOUL
HOME EXERCISE:
Write down 2-3 goals that you would love to
achieve; during your lifetime, during this year,
during this season, this month and during the
upcoming week.
Wherever possible, break the goals down
further into actionable tasks. Put the list somewhere that
you can see it on a regular basis. When you have free
time, take at least one action step towards one of your
goals. Update and change your list often!}}
HOME MEDITATION
FOR ASKING QUESTIONS:
You may want to prepare your questions in advance or
you may just want to ask what comes up for you in the
moment.
Prepare your body by clearing your energy channels and
chakras through any kind of activity including; vigorous
exercise or dancing, body tapping, relaxing stretches or
yoga to allow for a deeper experience.
You may want to prepare your space, by playing music,
gathering a cushion, a blanket, candles, smudge or
incense, a journal and pen, locking your door, or maybe
none of those things.
Do whatever you need to do, to feel safe, comfortable
and connected.
Sit or lie down comfortably. Straighten your spine as
much as you can.
Bring your focus to your breathing. Inhale and exhale
deeply.
Feel the earth underneath you and the sky above you.
Take the time that you need to feel your love for and
connection to both.
Bring your focus inside, feel your body parts and organs
from your toes to your head. Feel and connect with the
beating of your heart.
When you feel that you have relaxed into a theta-wave
state (similar to how you feel just before falling asleep),
decide who to connect with, intend for the connection
to happen, and then go ahead and ask your questions.
You can direct your questions with your intentions,
to your subconscious soul, to your Creator, or any
ascended masters, angels, guides or soul helpers that
you believe in.
Give thanks for your connection. If you dont get
an answer or insight on the spot, thats ok! Invite the
answers to come to you over the next few hours, days
or weeks. Intend that you will be receptive to the
answers and clues that will come to you from your soul,
your guides and helpers, your environment and from
your dreams.
CARE HUDSON
RELAXATION THERAPIST
WWW.INTURELAXATION.COM
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YOGA FOR YOU: GUSTO
MARJARI = CAT POSE
BENEFITS
CRYSTAL PICK:
Stretches the back torso and neck
Provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs
RAINBOW FLUORITE
BEGINNERS TIP
If you have difficulty rounding the very top of the upper
back, ask a friend to lay a hand just above and between
the shoulder blades to help you activate this area.

STEP BY STEP
1.Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop
position. Make sure your knees are set directly below
your hips and your wrists, elbows and shoulders are in
line and perpendicular to the floor. Center your head in
a neutral position, eyes looking at the floor.

2. As you exhale, round your spine toward the ceiling, RAINBOW MOONSTONE GEMSTONE
making sure to keep your shoulders and knees in
position. Release your head toward the floor, but dont MEANING:
force your chin to your chest. Inhale, coming back to FORMERLY CALLED FLUORSPAR, FLUORITE HAS A WIDE RANGE OF
neutral tabletop position on your hands and knees. COLOURS INCLUDING YELLOW, BLUE, PINK PURPLE AND GREEN. IT
IS AN INTERESTING AND BEAUTIFUL STONE BECAUSE OFTEN MORE
This pose is often paired with Cow Pose on the inhale THAN ONE COLOUR OCCURS IN A SINGLE STONE.
for a gentle, flowing vinyasa.
Fluorite is said to absorb and neutralize negative vibrations. It
makes one more receptive to the vibrations of other stones.
Fluorite should be kept in every room of the home. Fluorite is
PRECAUTION known as the Genius Stone.
WITH THE Fluorite is a highly protective and stabilizing stone, useful
CATPOSE: for grounding and harmonizing spiritual energy. When
neck injury, working with the upper Chakras, Fluorite increases intuitive
keep the head abilities, links the human mind to universal consciousness,
in line with the and develops connection to Spirit. Fluorite further anchors
torso. intuitive insights into the physical plane, allowing mental and
physical coordination.
YOGAJOURNAL.COM Fluorite heightens mental abilities, assisting in rapid
organization and processing of information, and can bring
mental clarity and stability to an otherwise chaotic situation.
Fluorite absorbs negative energies from the environment
and is effective at Auric and Chakra cleansing. Fluorite
can also shield the user from psychic manipulation. Fluorite
should be cleared often.
COLOUR HEALING:
GREEN FLUORITE aids access to intuition. Green Fluorite can
ground and absorb excess energy, including environmental
energies. Use Green Fluorite to cleanse and renew the
chakras.
BLUE FLUORITE When used with the Third Eye Chakra, the
stone brings spiritual awaking and clear communication
between the physical and spiritual planes. Used with the
Throat Chakra, Blue Fluorite aids in orderly communication
of intuitive insights. The calm, serene energy of Blue Fluorite
brings inner peace.
PURPLE FLUORITE stimulates the Third Eye Chakra and
brings some common sense to psychic intuitions. Use Purple
Fluorite when you want to really focus on the expression of
Spirit and communicate precisely its messages.
YELLOW FLUORITE brings understanding and manifestation
to intuitions. A stone of unity, Yellow Fluorite harmonizes
group energy and enhances creativity.
www.permachartshelping hands.com USE CLEAR OR WHITE FLUORITE with the Crown Chakra to
bring about a merging of personal and spiritual energies.
Clear Fluorite aligns all of the chakras, and helps you see
what is holding you back in your spiritual evolution.

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PLANTING GARDENS
IN THE HEARTS OF OUR

ECOLOGY
YOUTH
THE MORE BEAUTIFUL WORLD
THAT OUR HEARTS NOW
IS POSSIBLE. CHARLES
EISENSTEIN
To me, the creation of our more beautiful society starts
with the education of our children. Now, more than
ever, do our children need green spaces. Yet, as our
society has expanded, we have turned our cherished
forests into freeways and school parks into McMansion
developments. This isnt rocket scienceor maybe it is.
Integrating kids in a natural environment is fruitful for our
future. Today we are watching as our farm fields are
turned into venues of monoculture and GMO crops.
Our vegetables are hybrids of the original source. And
companies like Monstanto are changing the way we eat
every day. The more that our children learn about plant-
life, animal habitat and food security, we ensure that our
future generations will too. Giving kids tools to grow their
own food, and showing them how to play in nature, will
change our society from the ground up.
Recent studies have confirmed that interacting with
nature increases the plasticity of our brains. By combining
natural settings with play and freedom of movement,
children are able to learn impressive math and language
skills; even arithmetic. In Hamilton, were seeing some
fertile ground happening within our kids programs.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW WILD FLOWERS THAT

ARE BLOOMING IN THE CITY:
SPROUT CAMP
www.sproutcamp.ca,
Is devoted to exploration of gardens, farms, forest and
city, Their teachings include eco-friendly arts & crafts,
hiking, swimming and cooperative games, along with
culinary adventures at the Hamilton farmers market.

SAGE: SCHOLASTIC ARTS & GLOBAL

EDUCATION,
A program of choice within the Hamilton-Wentworth
District School Board. On a walk through Victoria Park,
King St W. and Locke, you may have noticed a butterfly
garden: a series of native flowers and herbs planted to
attract butterflies. Yes, this garden was planted by and
is taken care of by youngsters, their parents, and their
dedicated teachers.

UNDER THE WILLOWS

www.underthewillows.org,
Teaches sustainable, unique arts, in a beautiful natural
space where children grow. Partnering with Lynwood
Charlton Centre, Interval House and the Catholic
Childrens Aid Society of Hamilton, the folks at Under the
Willows invite children who may not otherwise have such
an opportunity. This unique program is always searching
for more friends to help them continue their mission.
To become a donor to Under the Willows contact:
utwillows@gmail.com
MIRANDA BLACK
ARTIST, ACTIVIST & ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
WWW.MIRANDALA.WORDPRESS.COM

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 COOKING WITH DE LA TERRE KITCHEN
FIDDLE HEAD AND RAMP QUICHE

X
WITH ARUGULA & BASIL SUMMER SALAD

Z What you will need

FIDDLE HEAD AND RAMP QUICHE
SPELT PIE SHELL (ANY PIE SHELL WILL ALSO
WORK)
1 C SPRING RAMPS WASHED AND CHOPPED
1 C FIDDLE HEAD - WASHED AND ENDS TRIMMED
1 T BUTTER
1T OLIVE OIL
4 EGGS WHISKED
1/2 C 35% CREAM
S AND P
30 G SHAVED PARMESAN
30 G CRUMBED FRESH GOATS CHEESE
2 T BASIL CHIFFONADE
2 T ITALIAN PARSLEY

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BABY ARUGULA SALAD
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1/4 C SUNFLOWER OIL Season w salt and pepper
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SHAVED PARM
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for 20 minutes or until custard is set
RIPPED BASIL
TOASTED PINE NUTS Top with salad and enjoy!
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1280 Main South West, Hamilton (at McMaster University campus) 27 King William Street, Hamilton.
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dinners, including lot of vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options. Serves organic
CANNON COFFEE CO. coffee!
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* WORKSHOPS/ CLASSES
YOGA FOR TEENS 13-17 ~ 6 WEEK WORKSHOP
Thursday, May 1, 2014 - 6:15 PM
BodynSol Healing - 382 West 5th Street Hamilton
Yoga for Beginners a 6 Week Workshop with Anita Kaiser
$65/person This 6 week session is designed for the teen that wants to
learn self awareness, stress management and alternative fitness.
The focus will be on understanding your breath and finding that deep
connection as well as gaining confidence with many of the basic
asanas (yoga postures) that are found in most classes.
905-975-2836 or sign up to www.meetup.com/bodynsol for a list of all
events and dates.
SELF-CREATION, BRINGING IDEAS TO LIFE
WITH SNJEZANA PRUGINIC
Sun, May 11, 2014 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
De La Sol Yoga Studios: 430 York Blvd, Hamilton
This enrolment runs from Sun May 11, 2014 - Sun May 11, 2014
We are what we think! This workshop will teach you how to
understand the thought manifestation cycle via your own energy
awareness. By harnessing and directing your energy through specific
techniques you will gain a clearer understanding of how to manifest
your thoughts into reality. Cost: $25 before April 27th | $30 after for
single workshop
$45 before April 27th | $55 after for both workshops
www.delasolyoga.com
WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING
Monday, May 12, 2014, 7:00 PM
Main Street Upstairs , 15 Main Street, #4, Dundas, ON, Dundas, ON
Capture the inner experience of your journey through the process
of Journaling. Writing will facilitate your inner growth and allow you
to realize its direct impact on your outer manifestations. Gina M is
an experienced writer and editor and has taught Creative Writing,
Memoir Writing and Novel Writing.
www.meetup.com/Spiritual-Living-Circle-Hamilton/events/179155772
VISION BOARD WORKSHOP
Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00pm
Conversations CAFE - 4995 KING STREET, Beamsville
Join us in a fun, creative group activity to learn more about how to
put your goals and visions for your life into action. Vision boards help
to clarify and solidify your intentions, helping to make your dreams
or goals more tangible and solid. Vision Boards are very powerful in
telling your sub-conscious mind what to do. Led by Amanda Martin,
you will be guided through the process of goal setting, thinking for
success, and creating your own vision board.
COST: $15 including all materials and complimentary specialty
drink & sweet treat - REGISTER: By Phone: 289-566-8868
By Email: amanda@beinspiredbyamanda.com
www.beinspiredbyamanda.com
REIKI FOR RUFUS- ANIMAL REIKI LEVEL 1
Saturday, June 21, 2014 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
BodynSol Healing - 382 West 5th Street
Learn Reiki for you and your Dog! Perfect for those who work with
animals or for those who just love them! This unique and hands on
course is lead by Vanessa Pazzi, Certified Reiki Master and Jodie
Smith, Certified Reiki Master and Animal Reiki Specialist .Total Cost
$275. Please call Vanessa at [masked] or [masked] to register. A
$100.00 deposit is required (nonrefundable but transferable). Please
register as soon as possible. This class is hands on with your dog so
the number of participants is limited. Please call Vanessa at
905-318-1724 or Vanessa@theharmonioussoul.ca
SUMMER NEW MOON CELEBRATION & SACRED ANGEL WALK -
WITH AKASHAS DEN
Friday June 27, 2014 Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre
1086 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Oakville With Chris Cuciurean
ANGEL THERAPY PRACTITIONER, AGHP Advanced, Spiritual Teacher,
Rainbow Energy Healing www.joshuacreekarts.com
7:00pm - 10:00pm (approximately)
Please arrive by 6:45pm so that we may start promptly at 7:00pm
$44 (plus HST) Includes Cookies and Herbal Posy Teas
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* ON-GOING CLASSES
MINDFUL MEDITATION CIRCLE- ALL WELCOME!
Lavandula Wellness Centre Inc - 46 King Street West, Dundas
Join our meditation circle , every Wednesday 6 p.m. @ Lavandula
Wellness Centre. The sittings are 30 minutes long. You are
welcome to come for as little as 10 or 15 minutes, or join us
for tea and a chat afterwards. A suggested donation of $5 is
appreciated. Confirm attendance by email or phone 905-522-
3223 or if you are on meetup.com join our group and confirm your
spot there! www.lavandulawellnesscenter.com
HAMILTON GIFT CIRCLE
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 pm
Mulberry St. Coffeehouse
A local group focused on creating and strengthening
communities through sharing gifts--material or otherwise. Gifts
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are given freely in the belief that helping people meet their
needs strengthens our community and ourselves in doing so.
Meetup.com/Hamilton-Gift-Circle/
MEDITATION TUESDAYS AT LAVANDULA
Join Us for an introductory course on Mindful Meditation, Tuesdays
Discover the benefits of a regular meditation practice. How to
incorporate meditation into yourdaily life. Access, connect, and
activate mindfulness to regulate anxiety, pain, tension, mood,
sleep. Manifest a life filled with joy and passion
$129/person includes 3-in class sessions + a month meditation
challenge beginning Tuesday May 13 to help up keep up your
practice OR $99/person just for the 3-in class sessions
Sign up with a friend and you both get a %10 discount
BODYNSOL HEALING: YOGA ~ WEDNESDAYS WITH LISA
BodynSol - 382 West 5th st, Hamilton - 7:30pm
Lisas classes focus on: Staying connected to breathe,
Developing awareness of Body & Mind, Increasing Core strength
and muscle tone, Improving posture and strength Having a
positive outlook in life, Learning to Let-Go, becoming centred
and balanced, Practising asanas ( postures) and pranayama (
breathing) and Meditation Learning how to practise yoga on and
off the mat $10/class or $90/10 classes. Call 905-975-2836 or sign
up to www.meetup.com/bodynsol for a list of all events and dates.
INSIGHT WITH ASTROLOGY - WEDNESDAYS
Akashas Den - #1 312 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
On-going What are the Houses and What do They share?
7:00pm - 9:00pm, $50/ class (plus HST)
905-844-5055
MUSTARD SEED BOARD MEETING
460 York Blvd., Hamilton, Wednesdays 6pm 9pm
Every 2 weeks on Wednesday
themustardseedcoop@gmail.com, 289-492-COOP
SummerFest
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* EVENTS
RBG ANNUAL PLANT SALE
May 7 to May 11 38th Annual Auxiliary Plant Sale, Arboretum,
Old Guelph Rd, Dundas
Thursday, May 8; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday, May 9; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturday, May 10; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday, May 11; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You will find:: More than 125 varieties of Peonies most from RBGs
Collection - Iris and Hemerocallis from RBGs Collection, More than
35 varieties of Lilacs, More than 25 types of Tomatoes, and Much
More
MOTHERS DAY: WOMENS WORK
Sunday, May 11, 2014 Time: 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm At: Westfield
Heritage Village, 1049 Regional Road 552 (Kirkwall Road), Rockton
Presented By Westfield Heritage Village
Womens Work: Discover the evolving and diverse roles of women
in early Ontario from the late 1700s through to the early 20th
century. www.conservationhamilton.ca/
VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND CAMPOUT
May 16, 2014 to May 19, 2014
Reservations and recommended. For more information, please
call Valens Lake at 905-525-2183 or 519-621-6029 or email valens@
conservationhamilton.ca / www.conservationhamilton.ca
CRYSTAL JOURNEY CONCERT & TOM WOLF DRUM CIRCLE
Saturday, May 17 at 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Bowman United Church 880 Garner Rd East Ancaster, ON
Concert with Crystal Journey
Paiste Gongs, Quartz Bowls, Vibraphone & Santoor
Drum Circle, 7:30-8:30pm BYOD
Crystal Journey Concert 9-10pm
Cost $30 at the door
If you need a drum they will be available for a rental of $5
Please Call 905-928-9706 to reserve
THE WATERDOWN ARTS AND MUSIC STREETFEST
Waterdown, Ontario, Sunday, May 18 at 10:00am
Street Vendors - visit our booth too..., Bands all day, Kids Inflatables
Face Painting, Rock Climbing, Street Performers, Dance Groups,
Martial Arts, Food Trucks, Caricatures
FREE ADMISSION... SUNDAY OF THE LONG WEEKEND MAY 18TH, MAIN
DRAG, WATERDOWN ON
see our events page for more information and see you there. http://
www.giftstoreandmore.blogspot.ca/p/events-calendar_13.html
VICTORIA DAY FIREWORKS
Dundas Driving Park, Cross Street, Dundas
Sunday, May 18, 2014 (Rain date: May 19) at dusk
The Victoria Day Celebration is supported by the City of Hamilton
and presented by The Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club.This is a free
event but the Rotary club would appreciate cash donations at the
gate to help finance the clubs local and international service work.
Snacks, soft drinks and glow sticks are available for purchase before
the fireworks begin. Please note: Personal fireworks and sparklers are
NOT permitted in the park
www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home.aspx?cid=286 - 905-546-2666
BRONTE PARKS SPRING TIME ON THE FARM
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Visitors to the farmhouse will get a chance to participate in traditional
activities, like baking on our antique wood stove. There is a lot of
activity on the farm at this time of year. From spring cleaning to
planting preparations, with a break for some fun and games, there
really is something for everyone. Join us on VICTORIA DAY MONDAY
between 12 noon and 4:00pm for Spring Tyme on the Farm.
www.brontecreek.org
SUMMERFEST CAMP EXPO & HEALTH FAIR
Saturday, May 24 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Meeting House: 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville
Lets send some Children to Summer Camp this Year! We are raising
funds & our Goal is $5000 to send 25-50 children to local summer
camps!. Helping Families Live more Active & Healthier Lives! Register
onsite with local Summer Camps, Enjoy Summer Shopping and Health
Expo with Keynote Speakers!
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THE WHOLE HEALTH WELLNESS FAIR: A CANCER PREVENTION
FUNDRAISER
Supporting the Canadian Cancer Society Hamilton Relay for Life 2014
Sunday, May 25 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
BodynSol Healing - 382 West 5th, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 3P6
Join us for a day filled with amazing holistic health practitioners,
organic food, drink & products (gluten free), face painting , a garage
sale & more! Team AJA is made up of family and friends who have
all been touched by cancer in some way and we are committed
to supporting cancer prevention and finding a cure for all cancers.
Please join Team AJA as we present our 2nd Annual Whole Health
Wellness Fair: A Cancer Prevention Fundraiser - 905-975-2836
CITY OF BURLINGTONS KITE FESTIVAL
June 1, 2014, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Brant Hills Park
Build a kite* or bring your own to help fill the sky with colour.
Kite flying demonstrations, entertainment, and vendors for free
outdoor family fun!
*kite building materials available while supplies last
17TH ANNUAL DUNDAS INTERNATIONAL BUSKERFEST 2014
June 05, 2014 to June 08, 2014
Presented By Downtown Dundas Shopping District & BIA
Ladies and gentlemen and children of all ages...step right up for
three days organized pandemonium, uncontrollable laughter,
and non-stop chaos resulting in tonnes family fun. It combines
the beautiful setting of this valley town, its wonderful shops and
restaurants, arts, hand-made crafts, terrific foods and the worlds
best street performers with terrific audiences! Dates: June 5, 6, 7, &
8, 2014 - www.downtowndundas.ca
BREAD & HONEY FESTIVAL
Friday, June 6, 2014 - Sunday, June 8, 2014
Streetsville Memorial Park
This year, the event will be held from June 1-3, and guests can expect
more fun than ever with many musical talents gracing the natural
amphitheatre that is located in Streetsvilles Memorial Park. Also
included is a carnival, which features rides, concessions, games and
more. There is even a beer garden available to help you stay cool for
those hot June days.
Tickets for this event are as low as $2 if you only attend on the Friday
night. If one night is not enough, then be sure to get a weekend pass,
which cost $3 for children under 12 and seniors or $7 for everyone
else. Sunday passes are again $3 for children and seniors and $5 for
adults. www.breadandhoney.ca
SOUND OF MUSIC FESTIVAL KICK-OFF
June 7, 2014 - 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us Saturday, June 7 for the Festival Kick-off at Spencer Smith
Park. Enjoy free concerts in the park and later that night, help us
congratulate the runners in the annual Moon in June road race in
Downtown Burlington. Post race activities will be held at the park.
Award presentations will take place on the Festival Stage at 10:30
pm during the evening concert.
DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE SIDEWALK SALE
Thursday, June 19, 2014 - Sunday, June 22, 2014
Downtown Oakville will be hosting the 41st annual Sidewalk Sale.
Treat yourself to a beautiful day with friends and family and take
advantage of great sales and six blocks of fantastic shopping,
dining and pampering in historic Downtown Oakville.
For more information visit: www.oakvilledowntown.com
ITS YOUR FESTIVAL - 2014
June 28, 2014 to July 01, 2014
Presented By Hamilton Folk Arts Heritage Council
June 28, 2014 - July 1, 2014 Its Your Festival Hamilton, celebrating
Canadas 147th Birthday in beautiful Gage Park, Hamilton, ON FREE
ADMISSION. Food, entertainment, games, contests and Canada
Day ceremony! - www.itsyourfestival.ca
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