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THINKING ABOUT GOD REDUCES STRESS

Thinking about God (or a Higher Power) may make you lessupset about making errors, according to a new study published

in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psycho-logical Science. The researchers measured brain waves for a partic-ular kind of distress-response while participants made mistakes ona test. Those who had been prepared with religious thoughts had alower stress response to mistakes than those who hadn't.

Interestingly, atheists reacted differently; when they were un-consciously primed with God-related ideas. The researchers suggestthat for religious people, thinking about God may provide a way ofordering the world and explaining apparently random events andthus reduce their feelings of distress. In contrast, for atheists,thoughts of God may contradict the meaning systems they embraceand thus cause them even more distress. Eighty-five percent of theworld has some sort of religious beliefs.

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After over 30 years, Sarita Earp is getting out of the restau-rant business. For many years she operated Satisfaction Feastvegetarian restaurant at a downtown location and most re-cently at 3559 Robie Street. Sarita plans to sell the equipmentand building—but is keeping the name – Satisfaction Feast.She says the restaurant is still open and you can find her atthe Seaport Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings.Pur Alternatives is re-opening (by early June) at 5544 KayeStreet. Owner Chris Galbraith says in recent months theyhave been operating through the online shop at www.pural-ternatives.ca and are looking forward to being in the Hydro-stone area.Shortly after they open, the 2nd Annual Toxic Product Swapwill take place on June 16‐18. For anyone not already familiarwith the event, this is the opportunity to bring in those toxicpersonal care and/or home cleaning products and exchangethem for all‐natural ones at a 40% discount. Congrats! to Ocean Nutrition Canada (ONC www.ocean-nutrition.com) of Dartmouth. ONC is the world's largestsupplier of Omega-3 EPA and DHA ingredients from fishoil, marketed into the dietary supplement and food manu-facturing markets. To date MEG-3® ingredients have beenincluded in over 100 billion servings of food and supplementproducts worldwide.

1. Eat light, small, frequentmeals. Start the morning with asweet, juicy fruit at breakfast.Ripe summer fruits - peaches,plums, melons and pears, are ex-actly what your skin craves forin the hot season.Citrus fruits are also very cool-ing. Eat whole or extract theirjuice, store in the refrigeratorand sip often throughout theday.2. Include salads in your diet.Consuming leafy lettuce andsummer greens, corn on cob andcucumbers, in salads are deli-cious ways to stay cool. Thesefoods contain a significantamount of water and can actu-ally thin the blood, which has acooling effect. Onions too aregreat in the summer, because oftheir ability to beat the heat andprovide relief from summer ail-ments.3. If you get burnt (sun strokeor heat stroke), seek relief bysipping on green tea or take a

7 SUMMER SURVIVAL TIPS!7 SUMMER SURVIVAL TIPS!spoon of onion juice. They arepotent antioxidants that canneutralize cellular damagecaused by the sun's rays. 4. To cool the body throughsweating, add small amounts ofhot spices to food while cook-ing. Hot peppers, fresh ginger,and black pepper are all greatspices to make it really hot foryou and then to cool you down. 5. Hydrate your body. Drinkat least 8-10 glasses of water aday. Water is the best drink as itdoesn't contain any sugars thatcan add up to unnecessary calo-

ries. For a change, a lemon andhoney drink can also instantlyreplenish your body's lost fluidsand work as an energizer. 6. Wear loose, full-sleevedcotton clothes to protect thebody from the sun and to aidevaporation of sweat. Use a hatto protect your head from thesun when you go outside.7. Stay indoors. Restrict out-door activities to the coolerparts of the day - early morningsbefore 10.30am or late eveningsafter 530pm.

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WATERCRESS - an uncommonfood and medicine

Herbal Musings

June/July 2011

Alan Parks

How exciting for the gardener and cookto learn the medicinal virtues of theirfavourite culinary herbs; our most no-

table examples being sage, rosemary, thyme, andoregano. There are many others that fall underthis dual purpose category that don’t seem to re-ceive the same attention in the kitchen, nor in themedicine cabinet. Watercress is one such exam-ple.

Nasturtium officinalis - watercress, prizedfor its nutritional and medicinal properties, hasbeen in popular use in Europe, India, Asia, Brazil,Australia and Persia for centuries. It is a commonweed found growing in moist areas, especiallyalong streams. It can be cultivated in the gardenand will do fine if kept well hydrated. The leaf,stem, flowers and seeds are used, the leaf being ayummy, spicy salad green.(See recipe Page 14).

This nutritious green is exceptionally highin vitamins C and A and calcium, it also has lotsof iron, folic acid, sulphur and manganese. Likeother green leaf vegetables, watercress helps toprevent and treat anaemia. It is pungent (spicy)and is great combined with other lettuces in sal-ads, wraps and sandwiches. It is a great spicy al-ternative to ginger in fresh juices.

Watercress has a long list of medicinaluses. In general, its pungency makes it a stimu-lant to several systems of the body, especially tothe flow of bodily fluids. It is a diuretic and usedto treat kidney stones and urinary tract infections.It is a galactagogue - stimulates the flow of breastmilk. It helps to loosen lung congestion, makingit easier to remove from the body by coughing.

For stagnant and trapped fluids in theform of cysts, swellings and tumours, watercresshas been used traditionally as a tea or the freshjuice added to milk.

It is used internally and topically for arthri-tis, aching joints and cramps. Its spicy compoundsstimulate circulation and impart a feeling ofwarmth in the belly. It is a traditional remedy forlowering blood sugar, and is a general digestivetonic.

Folk herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy usedthe raw seeds to treat worm infestations. A ta-blespoonful was chewed in the morning, with lightfasting throughout the day.

Broaden your palette of salad ingredientswith this zesty, nutritious green and chances are itwill become a favourite, finding its way into morebackyard gardens.

Danette Steele M.A. RH is a registered clinicalherbalist with a practice in Halifax and Toronto. Forweed walks, herbal classes, meditation workshops orpersonal consultations, Tel: 416-725- HERB(4372),email: [email protected]

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Idon’t really ‘celebrate’ birthdays any-more. But, I do use it as a time for re-flection. Particularily on a ‘milestone’

birthday.This is my flashback. I remember, the mid 1950’s, I was five

or six years old when the world landed in thefamily living room, in the form of the ‘boobtube’. I was part of the first generation thatnever knew life without television. Albeitonly two or three channels. The 1960’s wereheady years - I was a teenager coming of age.I sat in a Toronto classroom in November of‘63, our innocence shattered, with the newsof the assassination of JFK coming over thePA system. We watched the Beatles for thefirst time on Ed Sullivan. Trudeaumaniaswept the nation. The Vietnam War un-folded. There were only 6 teams in theNHL. I bought my first car ($150)- a ‘very’used ‘57 Volkswagen - that burned more oilthan gas. A few years later at the close of the60’s I was camping on a warm summer nightat Heather’s Beach near Pugwash and lis-tening to the radio as the first man landedon the moon. In 1971, my first real job, tookme to Saint John, NB as a radio news an-nouncer. The pay was $305 a month. It was

FLASHBACKthe Disco era. A friend an I travelled to themecca of decadence, Studio 54 In New YorkCity. I did inhale.

I was in Shediac, NB the summer Elvisdied in ‘77 and John Lennon in 1980. I stoodon Parliament Hill on a cold, rainy April dayin 1982 and watched the Queen sign overCanada’s own Constitution. The’90s saw thelaunch of The Source, made possible by the in-creasing accessibility of personal computers,‘desktop’ publishing and the internet. I sat atmy desk on the morning of September 11,2001 getting the latest issue together as Iwatched, over and over, surreal images ofpassenger jets crashing into to the WorldTrade Centre.

Each generation experiences what willbecome their own iconic images and experi-ences. It seems only fitting the entitled ‘babyboomers’ have been witness to much.

I know I have left out a few highlightsand personal lowlights from the past sixdecades. I turn 60 in June and look forwardto the universe continuing to unfold.

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SHINSPLINTS:Prevention andTreatment

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Spring has sprung and for many, the good weather inspiresdusting off our sneakers to get out walking or jogging in thefresh air. While daily walking or jogging is a healthy choice,

starting suddenly can often lead to leg injuries - and one of the mostcommon of those are shin splints.

Shin Splints is a broad term for pain located inthe lower leg resulting from repetitive strain on itsmuscles.

There are two kinds of shin splints: Anterior Shin Splints in-volves the Tibialis Anterior muscle, resulting in pain along the front

of the lower leg or shin, and PosteriorShin Splints, involving the posteriortibialis muscle, where pain is felt alongthe inside of the calf.

Shin splints occur when thereare abnormally high stresses placed onthe muscles from sudden increases inactivity or from repetitive strain. Run-ners and walkers are prone to repetitivestrain injuries to the leg because themotion is highly repetitive and there isno variation in muscle recruitmentthroughout the activity. Overuse causesmuscles to tighten and become hypoxic(or lacking in oxygen) and scar tissueto be deposited on the muscle. Scar tis-sue restricts the muscle from slidingfreely past adjacent muscles, causingfriction and irritation. In the case ofshin splints, tightness of the tibialismuscles cause the muscle to pull at itsinsertion along the shin bone, inflam-ing the outer layer of bone as well asthe muscle itself.

Prevention of shin splints in-cludes a proper training schedule, proper footwear and stretching.A proper program includes gradual increases and variations inmileage, speed, and inclines. Sneakers should be replaced every 5-800 km’s to ensure they are providing you with ample support andcushioning. It is wise to have a professional trained in biomechanicssuch as a chiropractor, assess your gait and alignment, as you mayrequire specific shoes or custom orthotic insoles to help decrease thestrain on your lower limb. Finally, stretching your leg muscles butin particular your calves and shins, for 1 minute each before andafter activity will prevent excessive muscular tightening.

If you do end up with shin splints, you should not pushthrough the pain. While you do not have to stop running orwalking completely, it is a good idea to decrease your mileage andintensity while your body is repairing. If you are not already doingthe stretches outlined above, start! You can also try applying icealong the painful area for 10 minutes, remove for 10 minutes, thenreapply for 10 minutes. This should be done at least twice daily andimmediately after any activity. If relative rest, stretching and icingdo not resolve the issue, then it is time to consult a health profes-sional for treatment. Repetitive strain injuries such as shin splints

resolve best if caught early, so don’t wait too long!!I have great success treating shin splints and other repetitive

strain injuries with Active Release Technique®, a manual therapy thatdiminishes scar tissue on the muscles. This technique is specialized,patented and involves the patient actively moving a particular mus-cle from a contracted to a fully stretched position, while the practi-tioner applies tension to the part of the muscle where scar tissue islocated, releasing tension. I will often combine ART® with Low In-tensity Laser Therapy which helps to speed healing, renewing andregenerating damaged cells at a faster rate. Kinesiotaping is a new

Finding Your Authentic EmotionsEXPLORING HIDDEN BELIEFS

by Layne Schmidt

There is remarkablepower in positivethinking.

And learning to reach for betterfeeling thoughts can absolutelychange your life experience. Butwhat if you’ve got a particulartopic in your life, that no matterhow hard you try to change thethought pattern you don’t seeany significant changes in yourexperience? Chances are you’recaught in a subconsciousthought-loop that is as old asyou are and it might take a bitof exploration to get rid of it forgood.

Let’s take the topic ofmoney. It seems to be a topicthat many people are focused onthese days. I wonder how manyof you have tried to change yourfinancial situation using theconcepts outlined in the positivethinking philosophy; only tofind yourself in a similar situa-tion over and over again? If thathas been the case for you; you’re

not alone. The solution may befound in getting to your authen-tic emotion(s) regarding thetopic. Let me explain.

For the sake of argumentlet’s agree that you’ve alreadydone some major work on turn-ing your feelings around aboutmoney, you’ve got a positive out-look and you’re feeling hopefuland open to more abundancecoming your way. But so far, youhaven’t received the promotion,no one has shared a lucrativestock tip, you’re not in line foran inheritance and you stillhaven’t won the lotto. Finan-cially everything is still prettymuch the same. If changingyour thoughts (and vibrations)around money really does work,then why aren’t you experienc-ing the shift?

The answer can be foundin exploring the hidden beliefswe have around money. Weadopt hidden beliefs early on inour life. We literally absorbthem from places such as ourhomes, the media, church andschool.

If you grew up in a homewhere money was scarce, or ifbeing poor was attached in apositive way to spirituality, or ifpeople with money were de-picted in a negative light you arelikely living out those beliefs ona subconscious level eventhough on the surface you

would never agree with thestatements.

The quest to find authenticemotions is about taking a can-did look at all of the statementsand attitudes you grew up withregarding money and peoplewith money. Establishing yourauthentic emotion will help youget at the root of your vibrationon any particular topic.

Here’s an example from mylife. I grew up hearing three sig-nificant things about money:

God was keeping myDad humble by not allowinghim to succeed financially;oddly enough I actually heardthat from my Dad.

There is a level of spiri-tuality that poor people canconnect to that the richrarely can; that was courtesy ofmy church

If I didn’t have an edu-cation I could never getahead financially; was rein-forced by my teachers.

On the surface, all of thesehand-me-down beliefsseemed ludicrous. But when Ilooked at my bank account Ihad to admit that somethinghad to be playing in the back-ground and it was worth explor-ing more deeply.

Intent on changing my fu-ture experience with money Itook the time to explore thesestatements to see if any of them

were lingering on a more subtlelevel. It didn’t take too long be-fore I realized that the oneabout humility and success stillhad a little pull. Long storyshort; I had developed a subcon-scious belief; that as soon as Igot ahead financially “God” waspoised to humble me. I had ac-tually created an image in mymind of a big guy with a base-ball bat aimed at my head readyto keep me from getting tooproud. It may seem ridiculousbut, it was a child’s attempt torepresent the concept of beinghumbled or taken down anotch.

By adulthood the image ofthe big guy with the baseball bathad all but disappeared; but theauthentic emotion it left be-hind felt like dread. On a sub-conscious level I did not want toexperience the “humblingprocess” so I kept myself incheck; all on my own. For methis belief manifested in a con-stant cycle of having lots ofmoney and then losing or usingit all up. It didn’t matter howcareful I was it would alwaysdisappear.

The truth is there isn’t any-thing dictating financial abun-dance. But my subconsciousbelieved there was. I was caughtin a self-fulfilling prophecy.Getting to the bottom of the lie

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A Choyce Viewby Terry Paul Choyce

Life Can Be a Dance

Health BeatA Naturopathic Perspective

by Dr. Bryan Rade, ND

Inflammatory BowelDisease: NaturopathicTreatments to Heal the Gut

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)can be one of the most challenginghealth conditions to live with.

Mild cases may present as frequentbowel movements and abdominal dis-comfort, while severe ones can leave apatient housebound, malnourished, andin severe, constant pain. IBD encom-passes three main conditions: Crohn’sdisease, ulcerative colitis (UC), and di-verticulitis. Crohn’s and UC are essen-tially an inflammation of the

gastrointestinal tract lining, while diverticulitis is an inflammationof pathological outpouchings of the colon (known as diverticuli).While specific diagnosis is based on laboratory values and medicalimaging, the general presentation of IBD is similar across the board:loose and frequent stools, abdominal pain, bloating, excess gas pro-duction, fatigue, and a waxing/wan-ing symptom pattern. It isimportant to note that irritablebowel syndrome (IBS) can lookclinically identical to IBD, howeverall laboratory and imaging reportswill be normal.

A naturopathic approach tomanaging inflammatory bowel dis-ease usually revolves around threecentral themes: identification andremoval of dietary triggers, calminginflammation, and improving thehealth and integrity of the gastrointestinal tract itself. Dietary sen-sitivities play a central role in IBD, and in my opinion true resolu-tion of the condition cannot be achieved without looking into them.

Wheat (gluten), dairy, and refined sugar are the mostcommon culprits; however to determine specific sensitivity a hy-poallergenic/elimination diet should be pursued. This involves re-moving common food triggers from the diet for a period of 1-2months and then systematically reintroducing foods one by one tosee if they provoke a reaction. Another option is to run a food sen-sitivity panel (my preference is for the IgG antibody food test),which are available through a variety of independent labs. Anotheroption is to look into something called the Specific Carbohydrate

We all know the economycould be better, and jobsare precious. People with

good jobs are fortunate. But I knowvery few people who love their work.It is a lucky person who is able toearn a living doing work he or she ispassionate about. Most people have

jobs they like or tolerate, and then pursue their real inter-ests during their off hours. With good time management,they find a balance between creativity and fulfilment, andthe necessity of making money.

I recently met a delightful woman, MichelleMacLean who has achieved this. She has a good job, butwhat she LOVES is to dance, and to express herself au-thentically through movement. While at the Kripalu Centrefor Yoga and Health in Massachusetts, she discoveredthe perfect creative and spiritual medium for her, calledJourneyDance. She recently completed the two modulesof JourneyDance teacher training with its founder ToniBergins. This form of dance is a beautiful blend of freeform and guided movement, meditation, and music. Andfortunately for us, she is now teaching it at various loca-tions here in Nova Scotia. To find out about this danceform go to www.journeydance.com. For information aboutMichelle's classes email [email protected].

INSPIRED LEARNING at Bedford United hostedJourneyDance in April, and it was a fun and sacred wayto express ourselves. A dozen of us flowed around thegym to various types of world music. Michelle providedinstruction and inspiration.

I am used to dancing like this, since I am a big fan ofBarefoot Ecstatic Dance, which happens monthly at DANSpace (http://barefootecstaticdance.blogspot.com/)

I just love moving without self-consciousness or struc-ture, to my own interpretation of the music. I feel exhila-rated, energized, and connected to everything when Idance like that. But for some of the women at Journey-Dance, this way of dancing was new and a bit intimidating.Yet EVERYONE ended up loving it. They felt such joy inmoving to their own rhythm and pace. It is a freedom weseldom get to experience in our daily lives.

Must Do, Want to Do, Will DoFreedom to express yourself is actually a big issue in

everyone's life. Do you find the time to do the things youlove to do? Are you too bogged down with responsibilitiesand commitments to really enjoy yourself, and do whatbrings you pleasure and fulfilment? It is imperative thateveryone finds a few hours each week for self expressionand self exploration. If we don't, our physical, emotional,or spiritual health will be jeopardized. We all need outletsfor our creativity and for fun, to live balanced, healthy lives.So do your work AND find time to play and create.

Do you paint, sing, hike, bike, play the guitar, or writepoetry? What is your creative medium? And when do yougive yourself the opportunity to develop and enjoy it? Ifyour passion can be your job, great. If it can't, don't ignoreor bury it. Your time is NOW to make your interest and/ortalent a priority in your life. Like Michelle, find a way tohave a career and do what makes your heart sing. Dowhat makes you unique and special. Flow with your ownpassion. Dance to your own beat. And enjoy being you.

Terry Choyce co-creates www.spiritualseekers.ca,your online connection to spiritual events in AtlanticCanada. Listen to her Mondays at 4 on 88.1fm(www.ckdu.ca for live and archived show). She also co-ordinates the meditation-inspiration gathering, GoingDeeper at Bedford United, Thursdays at 7. And she co-ordinates INSPIRED LEARNING, a spiritual opportunityprogram at BUC. [email protected]

Diet, which was specifically designed to treat IBD.Calming inflammation in IBD intuitively makes sense due

to the nature of the condition. Herbs like Curcuma longa (turmericroot), Harpagophytum procumbens (devil’s claw), and Erythina pis-cidia ( Jamaican dogwood) all have well-documented anti-inflam-matory effects. Indeed curcumin, derived from turmeric root, hasbeen shown to operate through the same mechanism of action (andwith the same degree of efficacy) as the drug ibuprofen. Demulcentherbs also help to reduce inflammation by the soothing effect theyhave on the digestive tract. Examples include Ulmus rubra (slipperyelm), Althea officinalis (marshmallow root), and Plantago officinalis(plantain), all of which stimulate the formation of a protective mu-cous barrier along the gut. Digestive enzymes can play a role in thisregard, too – when taken with meals they help to improve digestionand when taken away from food they help to reduce inflammationand pain.

Gastrointestinal health and integrity is very important toconsider as well, both in resolving IBD and in keeping it resolvedinto the future. Enterocytes (intestinal cells) require a food sourceknown as short-chain fatty acids, something they can obtain fromhealthy fats in the diet.

Coconut oil provides a great source of these and is actually

one of the healthiest types of fat to eat and cook with (high smokingpoint). Intestinal cells also benefit from supplementation with anamino acid called L-glutamine. L-glutatmine needs to be takenaway from food to maximally benefit the gut, with studies showingthat it can effectively heal gut damage.

Probiotics are of paramount importance, with supplementa-tion being essential for IBD patients. A deficiency of beneficial bac-teria in the gut is associated with gas, bloating, loose/frequent stools,and inflammation – all of which are in abundance in IBD.

A good probiotic needs to be of high potency and should con-tain several different bacterial strains (Lactobacillus rhamnosusbeing one of the most important). Please note that yogurt will notsuffice, partly because it contains dairy (a common food trigger) andpartly because it typically only contains Lactobacillus acidophilusin modest amounts (half a cup will yield approximately one billionbacterial units…less than 5% of the daily amount that would beneeded).

Dr. Bryan Rade is a licensed, registered naturopathic doctor with ageneral family practice in Lower Sackville, NS (546 Sackville Dr). Healso has a satellite practice at Northwood Towers (2615 Northwood Ter-race) in downtown Halifax. For more information please visit his web-site at www.bryanradend.com or phone 830-4615.

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Atlantic Yoga Teacher Training Enters 12th Year Marking Change of Teaching Staff

Atlantic Yoga TeacherTraining, the first YogaAlliance registered

training in Atlantic Canada,was begun in 2000 to help an-swer the deep need in the regionfor more trained yoga teachers.Jody Myers, initiated the pro-gram after teaching Kripalustyle yoga herself full time for20 years. Developed along withsenior Kripalu teachers SilverFrith and Anne Marie IshaWard, the AYTT program hasevolved over time to address theever changing yoga scene andthe many aspects and demandsplaced upon yoga teacher prac-titioners.

AYTT is known for itseducational methodology,which trains teachers “how tofacilitate inspiring creative yogaclasses” and for imparting an au-thentic wholistic experience ofyoga, by placing equal emphasison the physical, mental, emo-tional and spiritual dimensionsof yoga practice. Nearly 200teachers from Atlantic Canadaand across the country havegraduated from the AYTT200hour training, which is con-ducted in small groups of 12-16participants and facilitated bytwo experienced trainers. Alarge percentage of these teach-ers are active around the At-lantic region and some havetaken important leadershiproles.

Kripalu Yoga is a very so-phisticated yoga practice whichtakes many years to begin tomaster. It contains 3 stageswhich include the study andpractice of yin and yang styles ofyoga which include postures,breathing, relaxation and medi-tation.

Eventually and naturallythe practice evolves into medi-tation- in-motion. The threestages are not linear. The gen-eral understanding now in thewest is, that because yoga is sowholistic, it takes 10 years tolearn to practice and to teachany authentic style of yoga.It take 20 years to become pro-ficient (professional) in practiceand teaching, and it takes 30years of practice to begin to gen-uinely call oneself a yogi.

Most of the yoga teachersin the Atlantic region have beenteaching 10 years or less, as theregion now has several yogateacher training programs.Some teachers have been prac-ticing and leading classes be-tween 10 and 20 years and a rarefew (to date) have reached the30 year mark.

In North America, there isa tendency to stay on the surfaceby flitting from one style of yogato another and yet at the sametime, if the teacher has beenwell rooted in a solid traditionand practice, additional training

by Jody Myers

from other systems can be en-riching, helping the practitionerto maintain an open mind,while preventing the narrowminded dogma “mine is betterthan yours” to develop. The keylays in receiving a good ground-ing to begin with.

Popular terms such as “yin”and “yang” style practices havegraced the western yoga scene inrecent years. These approacheshave helped westerners toidentify and understandtheir individual needs andtendencies towards yogapractice, but have always beenincluded in any wholistic yogapractice and have always beenintrinsic to the Kripalu ap-proach and the AYTT200 and500 hour teacher trainee pro-grams.

Year 12 marks a chang-ing of the AYTT staff as the 3senior trainers have now formedthe AYTT500 training. Twoexperienced teachers have beenwell mentored to take over thebulk of the 200 hour training.

Linda Wallace, a practi-tioner of Buddhist meditation,was teaching Iyengar style yogafor 10 years before receiving theAYTT200 certification in 2005and recently the AYTT500hour certificates. Linda isjoined by Julie Palmer who hasbeen teaching yoga full time inthe valley for 15 years. Julie re-

ceiving her 200 hour and 500 hour trainings from theKripalu Centre in Lenox Massachusetts and has writ-ten, directed, starred and produced her own yoga DVD.Julie and Linda also explore interdisciplinary practicesand are skilled workshop facilitators. Jody Myers andSilver Frith will continue to teach specific componentsof the 200 hour program and will join Isha Ward andMike Munroe in the AYTT500 program.

Jody Myers (founder/director AYTT)www.aytt.ca [email protected]

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

by Penny Ormsbee, RHN, RNCP

June/July 2011

SUGAR

The average North American con-sumes an astounding 2-3 pounds ofsugar every week. This is not surpris-

ing considering highly refined sugars in theform ofs u c r o s e( t a b l esugar), andd e x t r o s e( c o r nsugar) areb e i n gadded to

so many foods. Not only are sugars foundin the obvious things like candy bars, ice-cream, and pastries, but you’ll also find ithidden in bread, salad dressings, ketchup,and table salt. That’s right. Take a look atthe ingredient list on a box of salt and you’llsee sugar as a main ingredient. Apart from the obvious sugars found in junkfood, when it comes to watching our sugarintake, we also have to be aware of naturalsugars like lactose (milk sugar) and fructose(fruit sugar), as well as refined grains, andstarchy vegetables, such as white potatoes.All sugars are carbohydrates which are con-verted by the body into glucose and thenused for fuel, however some are obviouslybetter for us than others. The Role of Insulin

Once sugar enters the bloodstreamthrough the digestive tract, the pancreas re-leases the hormone - insulin, which carriesthe sugar in our blood into cells to be usedfor fuel and energy. Insulin is released inproportion to the amount of sugar in thebloodstream (i.e., more sugar = more in-sulin).

Sugar in your bloodstream can be di-rected in one of three ways:

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1. It can be used immediately as a fuelsource.2. It can be stored as glycogen in the liveror muscles to be used later as an energysource.3. It can be stored as fat. If your glycogenstorage sites are full and excess sugar is notused right away as fuel, the body will convertwhat’s left into fat. (i.e., more sugar = more insulin = more bodyfat)Balance Is Key

The right amount of insulin helps to re-build proteins such as those found in muscletissue. It also promotes the use of sugar asan energy source. Without it, your bodywould not have access to amino acids, glu-cose and fatty acids to survive.

On the other hand, consuming toomuch sugar can lead to these symptoms ofexcess insulin:

• Skin tags• Abnormal hair growth on the face(women)• Fatigue after eating• Fat gain around the middle• Elevated triglycerides• High blood glucose levels• Sleep disruption• Loss of libido• Water retention• Age spots• Burning feet at night (especiallywhile in bed)• High cholesterol•Generalized weight gain/obesity

Insulin ResistanceLack of physical activity and the con-

sumption of too much sugar in the form ofcarbohydrates can lead to insulin resistance(IR). IR is a condition in which the cells of

the body become re-sistant to the effectsof insulin. The pan-creas tries to keep upwith this increaseddemand for insulinby producing moreand more, but even-tually, it fails to keepup. Inevitably, ex-cess glucose buildsup in the blood-stream resulting inobesity and setting

the stage for diabetes, increased inflamma-tion, cancer, heart disease, or evenAlzheimer’s.

According to Statistics Canada, 58.6per cent of Canadian men and 43.5 per centof women are at increased health risk be-cause of excess weight. Nova Scotia has oneof the highest rates of obesity in the countrywith an estimated 20 per cent of individualsover the age of 18 reporting they are obese.

If you’re still wondering if you’re in-sulin resistant, take a look at your waist tohip ratio. If you’re thicker around the bellythan around your hips, you may very likelybe insulin resistant.Where to StartHigh blood sugar and obesity cannot becorrected without increasing sensitivity toinsulin. • Exercise at least 30 minutes a day.• Choose a diet high in nutrients and fibre,and low in sugar and refined foods.• Drink lots of water and avoid alcoholand sugary drinks.• Eat a healthy breakfast that includesprotein. • Don’t skip meals. Those who do aremore likely to overeat later in the day.• Reduce caffeine which can trigger spikesin blood sugar even if there’s no sugaradded. • Choose fruit high in fibre (apples withskin, berries with seeds) to satisfy a sweettooth. • Manage stress. The stress hormone cor-tisol can play havoc with blood sugar lev-els.• Speak to your Holistic Nutritional Con-sultant about supplements to increase in-sulin sensitivity.Recommended Read: The Hormone Dietby Dr. Natasha Turner, ND

Penny Ormsbee is a Registered Holistic NutritionalConsultant, Educator and EAV Practitioner. She isa graduate of The Canadian School of Natural Nu-trition where she was an instructor for many years.Penny offers one-on-one nutritional consulting aswell as food and environmental sensitivity testingusing the BioMeridian screening system. She has aspecial interest in hypothyroidism, nutrient deficien-cies, digestive disorders, and adrenal fatigue. Pennyis passionate about her work and is sincerely commit-ted to empowering others to consciously and holisti-cally manage their health. Contact Penny at:Therapeutic Approach Health Centre, Halifax, NS(902) 429-3303. [email protected]

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What is HANS?The Herbalist Associa-tion of Nova Scotia wasfounded as a non-profitsociety in 2002 by a localgroup of herbalist’s andherbal students wantingto celebrate and educatearound herbal medicine,and ethical wildcraftingin Nova Scotia. HANScurrently offers two typesof membership, profes-sional (for Herbalists inclinical practice) andgeneral. Each yearHANS organizes a num-

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However, not only do Ilove “S.M.A.R.T. Goals”, butI also love “S.H.A.R.P.Goals”. When we haveS.H.A.R.P. Goals that are fo-

cused, we have the same increase in power that a laser beamhas over a light bulb.

SHARP Goals To Enhance Your Edge:

Our goals need to be Significant. They need to be meaningful, momen-tous, and substantial. When our goal is Significant, there is a sense of missionand calling which inspires us to get it done! Does your goal inspire you and

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Abe Brown, Certified Master Coach Trainerengage your passion? Daniel Burnham said: “Make no little plans; they haveno magic to stir men’s blood”. Develop goals that are dynamic and emotive.

And, our goals need to be Salient. Salient speaks to clear, noticeable,and obvious. Our goals need to be clear.

We need to be crystal clear about what we are aiming for, and allowthis clarity to guide us.

Our goals need to be birthed in the womb of Healthy motivation. Goalswhich are pursued for unhealthy reasons often cause us more pain than good,and flow withnegative energy, stress, manipulation and control. Healthy moti-vation empowers,and flows with positive energy. It is accompanied by a spiritof peace and rest.

And, our goals need to be Holistic. This means that they should comple-mentthe 7 Pillars Of Life. A fully Holistic approach will flow with the 7 PillarsOf Life thatmake up the Wellness Wheel: Mental, Emotional, Physical, Spiritual,Relational,Professional, and Financial.

Accountability speaks to a vertical relationship. If something is impor-tant enough to us that we set a goal, it should be important enough that weinvite someone to keep us accountable. Self-accountability is best, but earlyin our growth towards consistently achieving our goals, we may need to cre-ate a bridge in the form of accountability to others.

Actionable speaks to goals that cause us to DO something. A“S.H.A.R.P. Goal” is not a concept, but a call to personal revolution. I lovethis from William James (1842-1910), psychologist & philosopher: “To changeone’s life: 1. Start immediately. 2. Do it flamboyantly. 3. No exceptions.”

Take a Risk! Nothing ventured, nothing gained! The time of sitting in100% safety and security, hoping for monumental gains, is over. Setting re-alistic goals is important, but not so realistic that there is no risk involved!As I have heard it said in the past: “Why not go out on a limb? Isn't thatwhere the fruit is?”

And, our goals need to be focused on achievable, measurable Results.This helps us to create a feeling of progress, and it reinforces that we madethe right decision when we set out to accomplish this goal.

Partnering speaks to a horizontal relationship. We will accomplish farmore when we have partners. Every effective partnership in goal achieve-ment consists of a team and a coach. We all need a support system to achieveour goals.

And, we need to persevere. The value of simple perseverance and stick-ability cannot be overstated. By perseverance the snail reached the Ark!

Richard Gaylord Briley said, “At this very moment you are WHO youare and WHERE you are because of what you’ve allowed to inhabit yourgoal-box”. What’s in your Goal-Box? “S.H.A.R.P. Goals” will enhance youredge!

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in Human Nutrition from St. Francis Xavier University. David Pitt writesabout books for several newspapers and magazines, including the HalifaxHerald, the Winnipeg Free Press, and Booklist. They live in Halifax. Theycan be reached at [email protected]

LIVING LONGER

Here’s something you probably didn’t know: the fastest-growing segment of the population is people eighty-fiveyears and older. The average human lifespan keeps length-

ening, which means people are living longer than they used to. Buthere’s the catch: we’re living longer, but our bodies are still breakingdown at the same rate.

The Real Truth AboutAging (Prometheus Books) is writ-ten by three physicians, Neil Shul-man, Michael A. Silverman, andAdam G. Golden, who have manyyears of experience in the field ofgeriatric medicine. The book is sub-titled “A Survival Guide for OlderAdults and Caregivers,” but it’s writ-ten for a general audience. Its aim isto answer our questions about agingin “clear, easy-to-understand lan-guage that will help seniors and theirfamilies prepare for the challenging

road ahead.”The book is sensibly organized, with chapters that move

from the general (“What Does It Mean to Grow Old?”) to the spe-cific (there are chapters on vitamins and herbal supplements, emerg-ing healthcare trends, and the effectiveness of hormone replacementtherapy). More than half the book is devoted to something the au-thors identify as an important – and frequently intimidating – partof the equation: caring for someone who is elderly. Key questionsare addressed in chapters on the dangers of falling; osteoporosis andbroken bones; the risks of infectious diseases; the effects of demen-tia; and pain control (among other important subjects).

In the 13th century, the philosopher Roger Bacon determinedthat the secrets to a long life were exercise, good hygiene, modera-tion in lifestyle, proper rest, and a sensible diet. As the authors pointout, more than seven centuries later people who follow Bacon’s strat-egy do indeed live a longer, healthierlife. So you could say the authorsaren’t breaking any new ground here.But what they are doing is providinga very useful, very informative guideto living well, and longer – a guidethat should be read not just by theelderly, but by their loved ones, too.

It probably won’t come as ablinding revelation to you that diet isa key ingredient to a long, healthy life.Leslie Beck’s Longevity Diet, bythe noted author and columnist,shows us how to reap the rewards of

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SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2POTTERY AND YOGA. Combineworking with clay while exploringprinciples of yoga. No experiencenecessary. Tatamagouche Centre.For details: www.tatacentre.ca or1-800-218-2220.

COMING SOONAN EVENING WITH Dr. WayneDyer in Halifax. See details in adon p.16 or visitwww.ideasfestval.ca Pre-registration now open.

2012DEEPAK CHOPRA in Halifax.See ad on p.16 for details. Pre-reg-istration now open at www.ideas-festival .ca

ONGOING EVENTSCORE SHAMANIC DRUM-MING Around the second Sundayof the month. 9:30 - 11:00 AM.$12.Check website for date.Shamanic journeywork instruction,body/mind/spirit events, and indi-vidual shamanic healing available.Chester, NS. Contact: Beth Lenco275-3132, [email protected],www.starflower.caMEDITATION OPEN HOUSE,all are welcome. 11:00 – 12:30every Sunday morning, with groupand individual meditation instruc-tion and discussion, and healthylunch offered. Info: Dorje DenmaLing Shambhala Meditation & Re-treat Centre, 2280 Balmoral Road(Rte. 256) Tatamagouche: [email protected],www.dorjedenmaling.com


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JUNE 10-19THE POSTURE OF MEDITATIONand More, with Will Johnson. Aretreat for all levels of experience.Join us for the weekend, or godeeper during the nine day retreat.We will focus on the three primaryelements that combine to createthe posture of meditation: align-ment, relaxation and resilience.We will also explore walking andmovement practices. Will Johnsonhas been teaching the practices of'Embodiment Training' since 1995.He is a Buddhist practitioner,rolfer, and author of many booksincluding: Balance of Body, Bal-ance of Mind; The Posture of Med-itation; and Aligned, Relaxed,Resilient: The Physical Founda-tions of Mindfulness. Info: DorjeDenma Ling Shambhala Medita-tion & Retreat Centre, 2280 Bal-moral Road (Rte. 256)Tatamagouche: 1-902-657-9085 [email protected],www.dorjedenmaling.com

JUNE 12 & JUNE 18KRIEGER/KUNZ THERAPEUTICTouch™ is a modern version ofmany ancient healing practiceswith scientific research. Adaptedfor use in the modern health care,it is taught and studied in hospitalsand universities around the world.Learn about the basics and benefitsthat can be experienced in sup-porting the healing process.Level.2 workshop. Sunday June12th, 8:45am- 4:45pm. Cost$75.00. Class will be held in LowerSackville. N.S. (865-0059). Level 1workshop. Saturday June 18th.8:45-4:45. Cost $75.00. Class willbe held at P.A.U.S.E. WellnessCentre. 12335. Hwy 224. MiddleMusquodoboit. (902-384-2786)Registered Therapeutic TouchTeacher –Charlotte Quirk. 865-0059. [email protected]

JUNE 20AROMATHERAPY LEVEL IClass. Info: visit casaromawell-ness.com or [email protected] 464-2272.

JUNE 25-26CERTIFIED LIFE COACH or Ex-ecutive Coach. 2 day intensivecourse. Halifax. Info: 866-455-2155or email [email protected]. See ad on p. 8.

JUNE 26ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE AT-LANTIC Workshop. Education forLiving...Better Posture, GreaterPoise, Improved Health. 3:00-6:00pm. Cost $120. The Studio, 219Sambro Creek Road. Call 346-2065or [email protected] www.Alexan-derTechniqueAtlantic.ca

JULY 9-10CANADIAN CONFERENCE ONACUPUNCTURE and NaturalHealing in Bedford, NS, focusingon cancer care and integrativemedicine with 15 seminars and apanel discussion. All welcome. Goto AcupunctureCollege.ca for de-tails.

JULY 12-13PLAY AND PRAISE! Spiritualand musical celebration for all agesand family groupings with LinneaGood and company. TatamagoucheCentre. For details: www.tatacen-tre.ca or 1-800-218-2220.

JULY 169th ANNUAL HERB FAIR spon-sored by The Herbalist Associationof Nova Scotia. Plant walks, herbalworkshops and more. CampBrunswick, 42 Mines Rd., EastChezzetcook. See our ad on p. 2.Info: Michele @827-3619 [email protected]

JULY 16-17THE WAY OF THE SHAMAN.Core shamanic skills training.Foundation for Shamanic Studiesfaculty. Sarah Finlay and PeterClark teach Michael Harner'sBasic Workshop. Chester, NS. Con-tact: Beth Lenco 275-3132,[email protected],www.starflower.ca. $195 beforeJune 15th.

JULY 24-29CREATIVE ARTS WEEK. 30thYear Anniversary! Explore andbroaden your experience with ab-stract painting. All levels welcome.Tatamagouche Centre. For details:www.tatacentre.ca or 1-800-218-2220.INDEPENDENT WRITING RE-TREAT. For writers who want towork independently on a manu-script in a supportive community.Tatamagouche Centre. For details:www.tatacentre.ca or 1-800-218-2220

JULY 30-AUGUST 6FAMILY CAMP. This is a remark-able opportunity to take time to-gether, away from the regularpressures of our lives, and allowlove and joy to envelope us. Bringthe grandparents, a family friend,your nephew-take the opportunityto gather together and enjoy thequalities of sweet summer life. In

the mornings there will be engag-ing programs for children whileparents and other family membershave time for meditation practice,study, relaxation, contemplativewalks, etc. In the afternoons andevenings there will be both struc-tured and spontaneous family ac-tivities: go to the beach, visit alocal farm, fly kites, enjoy super-vised evening campfires, singingand games. Info: Dorje DenmaLing Shambhala Meditation & Re-treat Centre, 2280 Balmoral Road(Rte. 256) Tatamagouche: 1-902-657-9085,[email protected],www.dorjedenmaling.com

JULY 31ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE ATLANTIC Workshop. Educationfor Living...Better Posture, GreaterPoise, Improved Health. 3:00-6:00pm. Cost $120. The Studio, 219Sambro Creek Road. Call 346-2065or [email protected] www.Alexan-derTechniqueAtlantic.ca

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BEING BRAVE: TransformingOur World. See and hear SakyongMipham Rinpoche and PemaChodron at the Cunard Centre onthe waterfront. (Last chance tohear Pema Chodron before 2013).www.transformingourworld.net

AUGUST 6FINDING WHOLENESS in Rela-tionships:Exploring the Polarity ofAutonomy and ConnectionHalifax. Explore how to increaseyour ability to integrate both polesof autonomy and connection to ap-proach relationships from a placeof wholeness within. For info goto:findingwholenesshalifax2011.eventbrite.com

AUGUST 10-14MALIDOMA SOME - ElementalRituals 5-day gathering, Nova Sco-tia. For more info go tohttp://tatami.chebucto.biz/ or con-tact Theresa at 902-475-1500.

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AUGUST 15AROMATHERAPY LEVEL IClass. Info: visit casaromawell-ness.com or [email protected] 464-2272.

AUGUST 15-19CONSCIOUS CREATIVITYWORKSOP with Anne Thibeault-Berube. Oceanstone Inn & Cot-tages. See ad on p.16 for moredetails or twww.ideasfestival.ca AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 2

FOOTSTEPS REFLEXOLOGYSCHOOL is offering 300 hrDiploma Courses in the Maritimes:Halifax- Aug 29 - Sep 2. Also June12 – 16, St John’s Newfoundland.For more information: 1 416 7885970 or visit the websitewww.footstepsreflexologyschool.com

AUGUST 31HYPNOTHERAPIST CERTIFI-CATION COURSES starting today.100 hour program with CertifiedInstructor Paula Arndt. Certifica-tion by National Guild of Hypno-tists. Info: [email protected] or902-669-0387

SEPTEMBERATLANTIC YOGA TEACHERTraining. Next weekend programbegins in September. Info: (902)823-2746 or visit www.aytt.ca

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Chinese Medicine has ex-isted since ancient times,for more than 5,000 years.

The term “Traditional ChineseMedicine” (TCM) was createdunder the Mao regime. There wasan attempt to de-emphasize theesoteric aspects of Chinese Medi-cine and emphasize its compatibil-ity with more modern westernscience and medicine.

Much of the philosophy ofChinese Medicine is from Taoistphilosophy and reflects the Classical Chinese be-lief that individual human experiences expresscausative principles: physical, mental or spiritualand correlate as the expression of wellness or ill-ness as decreed by heaven.

Most people have misconceptions thatacupuncture cannot be used as a treatment forchronic illnesses, however, functional diseaseslike high cholesterol, high blood pressure and di-abetes can all be managed with TCM. ChineseMedicine has acknowledged the stress compo-nent of heart disease for thousands of years.

Patients are often surprised at what atreatment can relieve. People come into theclinic for a face lift and don’t think to mentiontheir chronic back pain as they may have beentold by other doctors that nothing can be done.They are surprised at how quickly the pain is re-lieved and how long lasting it can be.

Many ailments can be treated at the sametime, decreasing the overall number of visits aswell as balancing the entire health of the indi-vidual. Patients will be surprised by the feelingof euphoria which can accompany an acupunc-ture treatment and the general feeling of wellbeing and relaxation. Many people fall asleep

TCM Treatment Expectations

By Dr. Fronie LeRoy, OMD, PhDfor the duration of their treatmentand wake up refreshed and painfree.

Many conditions are suc-cessfully treated within just a fewtreatments, such as rosacea, pain,sciatica, and plantar fasciitis. Thisis a life altering change for thosewho expected to have these con-ditions for the rest of their lives.TCM is also effective for primarymedicine, colds, flu, shingles, etc.

Treatment modalities of TCMinclude:Acupuncture—Inserting and manipulating fineneedles into specific points along the meridians tomanipulate Qi or vital energy.Moxibustion—A method of healing by ignitingmoxa, wormwood, mugwart or other slow burningherbal substance and holding it as close to the skinas possible, or burning it on the end of an insertedacupuncture needle.Guasha—Manipulation of the skin with a tool torelieve stagnation.Cupping—Placement of glass, wooden, or bamboocups on the skin by use of vacuum techniques to re-lease stagnation.Acupressure—A form of Chinese Massage andacupoint stimulation.Tuina—A method of manipulation of the body torelieve and realign.Herbs––Baidu TCM Clinic has the largest selec-tion of Chinese Herbs in Atlantic Canada. Herbscome in several forms, pills, medicinal teas and arevery effective in treatment of illness.

Much of the mystery and misconceptions re-lated to Chinese Medicine can be cleared up byspeaking with a qualified TCM practitioner.

For more information call (902) 444-4724www.baidutcm.com

Amost timely and important event willtake place this August 5-10 at the Cu-nard Centre, Pier 23, on the Halifax wa-

terfront. Being Brave: Transforming Our Worldis a program being offered by Shambhala in a re-treat format open to all. Guided by two of themost influential spiritual teachers of our time –Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Acharya PemaChödrön – this retreat will help us cultivate thebravery and wisdom needed to unite personal spir-itual experience with social transformation.

During this era of increasing speed and ag-gression, we are challenged to cope with violence,war, poverty, climate change and environmentaldegradation. It is all too easy to feel over-whelmed, helpless and disconnected from others.By contrast, many are longing for a deeper senseof community and cultural change in meetingthese challenges. Personal growth and culturaltransformation cannot be seen as separate. Theyare interdependently related.

During five powerful days of teachings, med-itation, and discussion, our innate fearlessness andgentleness will be nourished and strengthened.Meditation is a profound and simple means ofgenerating the courage, discipline and insightneeded to address the difficulties present in these

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tumultuous times. New and experienced meditators alike are in-

vited to join in this gathering led by the two mostwell known teachers in the Shambhala Buddhisttradition. They will be joined by Acharya AdamLobel who has made a particularly strong connec-tion with younger world citizens.

Acharya Pema Chodron’s written teachingsare loved by many. Although she resides for severalmonths each year at Gampo Abbey monastery inPleasant Bay, NS, she rarely teaches publicly in theMaritimes. (Ani) Pema Chodron will be in per-sonal retreat for all of 2012. This will be a uniqueopportunity to experience her engaging teachingstyle side-by-side with Sakyong Mipham Rin-poche who is known for his brilliant insights, clar-ity and genuine friendliness.

This will also be an opportunity for network-ing and collaboration, so essential to the process oftransforming our world. This retreat will dependon the generosity of those who attend. In order tooffer the teachings to everyone who wishes to at-tend, multi-tiered ticket pricing is in place.

More information on the retreat and online reg-

istration can be found at www.transformingour-

world.net.

HEALTHY CHOICESContinued From Page 5form of athletic taping which gently redistributes the forces on theinvolved muscle and bone. Acupuncture can also help to decreasethe pain and inflammation of shin splints. Once I feel improved tis-sue texture (diminished muscular tension and scar tissue) and in-flammation and pain has decreased, I prescribe specific rehabilitativestrengthening exercises for the injured lower limb muscles as wellas address any overall muscle imbalances which may have con-tributed to the overuse in the first place.

With these preventative tips and knowledge about treatmentoptions, shin splints should not stop you from walking or runningthis Spring! See you on the trails!

Dr.Erin Kempt- Sutherland owns and operates Choice ChiropracticIntegrated Health Centre, Inc in Dartmouth, NS. Visit www.choice-healthcentre.com for more information.

AUTHENTIC EMOTIONSContinued From Page 5freed me up to experience more financially beneficial situations be-cause I no longer carried the vibration of dread when it came tomoney. Believing the illusion takes away our power to create the life wewant. When we see it for what it is, nothing can stand in our way.

Do you think you may have any subconscious hidden beliefsplaying in the background about Love, Health, Money or your ownWorthiness? If you’re not experiencing what you want in yourlife – there’s a hidden belief in the way. It may take some timeto discover the authentic emotion but the benefits will outweighthe effort almost immediately.

Layne Schmidt is the creator of www.RubyShuze.com a website for indi-viduals like you who are interested in understanding what is getting in the wayof experiencing what you want. With clear pragmatic articles and exercises;

RubyShuze will open you up to a whole new way of thinking that will transformyour experiences in regards to Health, Love, Money and most importantly, yourSense of Self. Rubyshuze offers a Free Monthly Newsletter.

SOME COLOURS OFFER BETTER SUN PROTECTION

Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun'sharmful ultraviolet (UV) rays - but rather not pay premium pricesfor sun-protective clothing - should think blue and red, rather thanyellow. Scientists are reporting that the same cotton fabric dyed deepblue or red provide greater UV protection than shades of yellow.Deep blue shades offered the highest absorption, while pale yellowshades offered the least.


HOLIST IC VETby Dr. Fernando Moncayo

June/July 2011

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EVERY COMMUNITY NEEDS DOGS

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Metro United Waymade me think of dogsand how they are partof our communities(Full disclosure: mysister Carmen CelinaMoncayo is one of thesocial workers featuredin the video). Morethan my sister's stellarperformance, the com-ment of a beneficiaryof the program caughtmy attention. He de-fined home as a placewhere there was a cor-ner store, gardens, astreet with kids, oldpeople, and dogs.

The presence of dogs in our daily lives becomes a routine;something we take for granted. Very frequently, I walk out of myhouse and see people walking dogs or run into dogs in the streetthat invariably make me smile. In general, when I am walking withour family dog Belle, people make eye contact and smile; often peo-ple stop and ask us if they can pat Belle. For many years, next to mychildren's school there was a dog. All of the children knew her name,Molly, and greeted her. Molly was part of the school. She sat in frontof the school and greeted everyone. Sadly, she grew old and died.The children immortalized her image in a painting on the ceiling.Similarly, some of my clients tell me stories of how children cometo their door asking if the dog could come out to play. They also tellme how they meet people and sometimes build relationships just bywalking their dog.

We get to know the dogs of the neighbourhood. We recognize

them by their name or the names of their families. We see themgrow old and we become concerned for their health and well being.They become entities in their own right. When they are not there,we miss them dearly.

Communities are groups of individuals who share a commoninterest. In the neighbourhood, the interest is geographical. We be-come a community with our neighbours because we share the street,side walks, recreational areas and we are all affected by the same is-sues. In that way, we share a common interest with our neighbours.Dogs are part of our communities. They share our same interest forwalks and play and they contribute to our well being by giving us asmile or a sight of happiness. A community that has dogs who arewell looked after represents a caring community. We do not keeppets for money. On the contrary, pets cost us money. We keep petsfor the same reason we live in communities: we appreciate companyand a friendly face.

Therefore, I wholeheartedly agree, a neighbourhood needs acorner store, gardens, streets with old people, children, and dogs.

a healthier diet and lifestyle. Drawing on lessons learnedfrom some of the world’s “longevity hot spots,” where lifes-pans regularly extend into the nineties or beyond – placeslike Okinawa, Japan, and Sardinia, Italy, where longevity isthe product of overall lifestyle – Beck suggests that weshould adopt six “habits for successful longevity.”

Like Roger Bacon’s secrets to a long life, the habitsare mostly commonsense: being physically active, sleepingwell, keeping a positive attitude. Eating a plant-based dietis less obvious, at least on the surface, but think about it:vegetables, whole grains, fruits and legumes produce phyto-chemicals, which protect them from bacteria, viruses, andcellular damage. When we eat these plant foods, we benefitfrom the phytochemicals too.

Beck also explores twenty-five foods that contributeto longevity, from almonds to garlic to red grapes to walnuts,and shows us how to incorporate them into our daily diets.There’s also a chapter on vitamins and supplements, and an-other on foods we should avoid (processed meats, sugars, re-fined starches, and suchlike). There are about a hundredpages of recipes, too, form everything from breakfast to soupto salad to dessert, and they are as healthy as they areyummy-sounding.

If, like Star Trek’s Mr. Spock, you want to live longand prosper, these books are a good way to start.

Park authorities, intent on reinforcing ordinance,made a pitchdirectly to thedogs.

Dr Fernando Moncayo is a holistic veterinarian practisingin HRM (865-8110). Other articles on diverse animal healthtopics and information about his practice can be found atwww.rahosp.com

Dr. Jennifer Bishop & Associates

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This year’s Herb FairEach year we see many of the same plant allies around us, and

we also experience new and different plants because of our locationand the time in the growing season. .Workshop topics and presen-ters also vary at each fair. HANS always attempts to offer plantidentification walks, medicine making, and a spiritual plant medi-cine sessions and this year is no different. As well, HANS is excitedto offer a presentation by a local Lavender grower, a workshop byan entrepreneur demonstrating hydrosols making, and a talk by anew up-and-coming Clinical Herbalist. As more information be-comes available we will be sending it out via the listserv, posting onthe website www.herbalns.org and on Facebook. Please considerjoining us, it might be the highlight of your summer!

Michele Graveline is BOD & Co-chair HANS Herb Fair Committee 2011.See our ad on P.2 for more info.

HERB Continued from Page 9


Creativity is not something weacquire, it is innately who weare. We don’t work at being

more creative; rather we look within toremember that it is who we are. Whendeep down we know this to be true,life becomes our canvas, our instru-ment of choice is the field of infinitepossibilities and we manifest our real-ity effortlessly, moment to moment,with joy, compassion and purpose.

In my experience, there are twoimportant steps that must be taken tomake a creativity change in our lives:1) stepping out of habitual patternsand 2) establishing a concrete dailypractice that supports a creative path.Because this can take time, love, andsupport, I found that a 4-5 day im-mersion into an organic routine allowsthe body to experience a new, expan-sive, and intuitive way of being. It iseasier to integrate and incorporate

IGNITE YOUR CREATIVITY -ENGAGE YOUR INSPIRATION

what we have learned into our lives whenwe have shifted kinaesthetically.

Guided meditations, self-inquiry, an-cient and new wisdom, writing, painting,small group conversations, and differenttype of bodywork, the Conscious CreativityWorkshop (August 15-19) is an experiencewhere we come to intimately Know thatplace deep within, from which we can bethe conscious creator in our life and co-cre-ate harmoniously with others. We explorecreativity from multiple angles: biological,spiritual, artistic, shamanic, and we come tounderstand it not with the mind but withthe heart; we begin to create from a deepsense of connection with our essence, withour purpose and with all that is living.

I look forward to sharing this healingand transformative space with you, co-cre-ating a new world together. For more infosee ad on the back page of this issue or con-tact me at [email protected]

CELL PHONE USE REDUCES PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Two new studies of pedestrian safety found that using a cellphone while hoofing it can endanger one's health. Older pedestri-ans, in particular, are impaired when crossing a busy (simulated)street while speaking on a cell phone, the researchers found. Thestudies, in which participants crossed a virtual street while talkingon the phone or listening to music, found that the music-listenerswere able to navigate traffic as well as the average unencumberedpedestrian. Users of hands-free cell phones, however, took longerto cross the same street under the same conditions and were morelikely to get run over.

HEALTH FOOD STORE

By Nemat Sobhani

NATURE'S SECRETS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Spring is here and for those of us who need to shed our layerof winter fat there are safe and effective supplements thatwork without leading to yo-yo weight loss/gain patterns.

Below is a list of some of the most effective tried and true naturalsubstances commonly used to assist in a weight loss program. Omega Complete 3-6-9 Hemp Seed Oil provides all the essentialfatty acids in the proper ratios to satisfy your body’s hunger for goodfats. It stimulates the body’s calorie burning mechanism and within afew days you will naturally lose your craving for bad fats.

DietSTART is a new 14 day program that accelerates weightloss. It contains Svetol - a decaffeinated green coffee bean extract richin antioxidants that helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels and re-duces the size of fat cells and improves muscle to fat ratio. Diet-START also contains an evening colon support formula to help withelimination. An 8 week clinical study showed an average 11 poundsof weight loss per participant. This healthy supplement also contains

FraxiPure that blocks the absorption of excess sugar by the kidneys.PGX DAILY taken with food can reduce a meal’s glycemic

index by up to 50%, contributing to healthy blood sugar levels andimproved insulin sensitivity. PGX can help you lose weight safelyand gradually.

Salva Chia is a nutrient rich seed that fills you up, cleans youout and nourishes you. It should be a part of any healthy regimen.The list below is based on 3 ½ ounces of Salva Chia.

The highest known whole food source of omega-3’s foundin nature; (3 ½ ounces of Salva Chia contains As much Omega 3 as 28 ounces of Atlantic salmonMore calcium than 3 cups of whole milkHigher and more bioavailable protein content than soy, and morevegetable protein content than 1½ cups of kidney beansHighest natural fiber content of any food — more fiber than 11/4 cups of All-Bran cerealThe iron equivalent of 3 cups of raw spinachThe Potassium content of 1 1/2 bananasAs much Vitamin C as seven oranges

Antioxidant capacity three times the strength of blueberries withMyrecetin counts 270 times the strength of red wine. Diabetic safeand Celiac friendly.

If you take one or more of the above nutritional supplementsand combine it with a healthy diet and exercise, you will achieve in-credible results, even though they will still help you without the needfor drastic changes to your lifestyle.

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1 small leaf lettuce1 bunch watercress1 bunch radishesA handful young dandeliongreens4 spring onions4 tblsp chopped parsleyFreshly ground black pepper3 tblsp. Olive oil

WATERCRESS & DANDELION SALAD

3 tblsp. Cider vinegar1 tblsp. Tamari or soy sauceChop the greens and onion,slice the radishes. Mix togetherin a salad bowl and season withpepper. Mix the last threedressing ingredients togetherand toss with the salad. Compliments of Herbal Musings

Become an Artist in the Medium of Life!by Anne Thibeault-Bérubé


Iwent to Africawith my spiritualteacher, Malidoma

Somé, in March 2010to learn more about thetraditional ways of theDagara Tribe, to meetwith healers and divin-ers, and to participatein the Youth CulturalFestival.

The market of Dano,Burkina Faso, one of the inte-gral aspects of this culture, isheld on Sunday and every sixdays. This long-standing tradi-tion allows everyone to get tothe market on one day or theother. In the dry season, thedirt roads are dusty and mosttravelers are on foot. The mer-chants bring their produce ontheir heads or, if they are lucky,in a cart they pull themselvesor with a bicycle. Millet flour,salt, batteries, flashlights, trin-kets, kitchenware, live chick-ens, beautiful coloured clothsare arrayed in stalls, on theground or in the little carts,and the market becomes acommunity gathering place.

The market had recentlybeen moved from its originallocation around the MarketTree which is now in a parkacross from the library; but onecan still imagine its imposingfigure embracing the commu-nity of sellers and buyers.Eight people holding handscould surround its trunk, andits branches spread out so farsome even touch the ground.Roots push up out of the dirtaround it and it is decoratedwith traditional cloth wrappedaround its girth like an apronto honour its importance.

In the Dagara traditionthere is a Tingan tree, the vil-lage tree which is the adminis-trator of the community; andthe Tingan Sob, who inheritsthe position, looks after thespiritual and logistical well-being of the community via

Traditions of the Dano Market

“The tension between the learned people who no longer choose to follow the traditions oftheir ancestors and the elders who are desperately seeking youth who want to maintain theknowledge is a sad reflection of the passage of modern world into some of these cultures”.

the tree. But like many placesaround the globe, these tradi-tions are being lost to a searchfor the American Dream. Thetree’s function (if indeed theMarket Tree was once a Tingantree) has been abandoned and,as the market is no longer hap-

pening at its base, it no longerreminds all who go to market oftheir roots and the importanceof community.

Most western visitors areaccosted at any market square bybeggars and merchants, but be-cause we were known to be

western initiated elders of theDagara Tribe, we were treatedwith the utmost respect andgiven reasonable prices for ourpurchases. One item that we allneeded was the very particularAfrican porcupine quill, whichis much longer than those hereand which is commonly used inany divination kit.

We were escorted to thestall where these types of itemscould be purchased, a privilegeas this is a “members only”transaction and the average vis-itor would not even be aware ofthe existence of such a place.Unfortunately, there were noquills available and we learnedthat it would take half a day’swalk for the supplier to bringthem.

The tension between thelearned people who no longerchoose to follow the traditionsof their ancestors and the elderswho are desperately seekingyouth who want to maintain theknowledge is a sad reflection ofthe passage of modern worldinto some of these cultures. Themarket tree and its uncertain

fate is a marked symbol for thistransition phase and the tenuouslineage of shamanic practice incultures where, until now, theteachings have been passed un-broken through the generations.

Theresa Thomas is an initi-ated elder in the Dagara tradi-tions. For divinations or moreinformation on upcoming eventswith Malidoma Somé call 902-475-1500; e-mail:[email protected] or go tohttp://tatami.chebucto.biz

by Theresa Thomas

To stretch the shin muscles, in-cluding anterior tibialis, tuckyour toe under and push yourtoes firmly into the ground asshown. Hold 60 seconds.

EXERCISESDr. Kempt-Sutherlandillustrates the exer-cises necessary toprevent or relieve shinsplints.

To stretch the back of the calf,including posterior tibialis andgastrocnemius, stand on a stepand let your heel hang downover the edge. Hold for 60 sec-onds.

Add a bend to the knee to feelthe stretch into the lower por-tion of the calf muscles. Hold60 seconds

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