Toronto Canada alternative health natural medicine green living - Features

Staghorn Sumac

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:18:14 -0400

Heals Inflammation and Boosts Circulation
by Michael Vertolli, Clinical Herbalist

One of the great things about summer is the incredible bounty of wild foods that are available. By far the most popular are the wild fruits because they are easy to recognize and taste great. In the northern temperate regions, most indigenous fruits are berries that are not only delicious, they are very nutritious and loaded with antioxidants.

Overcoming Back Pain

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:43:48 -0400

A New Approach Brings Relief
by Dr. George B. Roth, D.C., N.D.

The spine has been the subject of endless study and debate. Back pain is a universal complaint. Practitioners of all descriptions have X-rayed, probed, dissected, injected, bolted, pummeled, cracked, stretched, twisted and exercised ad infinitum in the elusive attempt to alleviate this age-old affliction.

Harvest in the Raw

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:05:54 -0400

Cool Your Jets this Summer with Local Raw Cuisine
By Julie Daniluk

Not too long ago, exotic meant food that was flown in from as far away as one could imagine. Our plates overflowed with lamb from New Zealand, truffles from France, and bananas from Mexico.

Service Directory

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 15:58:01 -0400

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

EXPERIENCE A FREE INTRODUCTORY lesson. Please call Graeme Lynn at (416) 964-7026. www.intelligence-in-action.ca

AROMATHERAPY

CANADIAN HOLISTIC THERAPIST TRAINING SCHOOL / Mississauga School of Aromatherapy - obtain your Holistic Health Consultants Diploma. Learn at your own pace with this comprehensive home study course, covering all the latest research in one database. Learn with an ethical organization 15 years established. Other courses: Reflexology/Iridology/Herbs/Nutri-tion. Aromatherapy Advanced Clinical Diploma - the highest standards in Canada based on University level from the U.K. - designation upon completion: (C.L.C.A.) Canadian licensed Clinical Aromatherapist; Aromatherapy Professional Practitioners Certification: Sundays or (Correspondence); All Natural Herbal Spa Courses - learn Chemical Free Beauty Spa Therapy (4 days practical & theory); Hot Stone Healing Therapy - 2 day hands on - Japanese based training with massage included. Call - Lynn Bosman (905) 822-5094. Toll free: 1-800-326-9491, Web: wwww.aroma.net E-mail: info@aroma.net

AYURVEDIC MEDICINE

THE ANDREA OLIVERA CENTRE FOR AYURVEDA The Mother of Healing offers courses in Indian Head Massage, Ayurveda Spa Specialist programs, services, Ayurveda Facial, Ayurveda Botanical Skincare and Vedic Inspired Perfumes. Contact (416) 504-6049. www.ayurvedictouch.com and www.ritualsforrejuvenation.com
BODY / MIND THERAPY

COMBINED PHYSICAL / MENTAL / EMOTIONAL HEALING using regression and individualized vibrational remedies. Intuitive readings since 1987. Kathy Walker (416) 285-8759. www.kathywalker.net

RAINDROP TECHNIQUE - Supports Structural Alignment, Emotional & Electrical Balance. Safe & non-invasive. Sharon Walsh RNHP (416) 351-7475.

TORONTO'S ONLY SENSORY DEPRIVATION TANK, we float individuals and couples. The ultimate urban escape. Great gift idea! Toronto Healing Arts Centre, Bloor/Christie subway. (416) 535-8777.

SHAMANIC MEDICINE Release physical and emotional pain, break negative life patterns, release pain and suffering. Heal your mind, body and spirit at the source. Shamanic Healer Wakan. Westney Rd/Hwy 2, Ajax. Call (905) 619-2200.

BODYWORK

BOWEN THERAPY - Treats Acute / Chronic Pain, Stress. Results are quick, safe, gentle & pain-free! Call Sharon Walsh - Professional Bowen Therapist (416) 351-7475 / See our website www.perfectbalancetherapies.com

VISCERAL MANIPULATION - IMPROVE HEALTH & ORGAN FUNCTION through precisely directed, gentle hands-on work with organs and connective tissues. Call Ramona Ng (416) 727-7536 / www.maitrihealing.com

BREATH WORK

TAMARA PENN RIHR, MBW. Professional Rebirther/Trainer since 1981. "Breath restores me to my exact Self." (416) 544-9244. www.tamarapenn.com

Vitality’s Annual Guide to Organics

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:12:53 -0400

A directory of Ontario organic farms with pick-your-own and farmgate sales, plus markets, stores, delivery services, suppliers, restaurants, and events around the province
Compiled by Vanessa Rodriguez

The Future of Food

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:10:00 -0400

Research Confirms the Dangers of GM Food and Global Opposition Rises – But Canada Resists
by Helke Ferrie

“Facts are stubborn things.”
- John Adams, First US President, author of the US Constitution

These days, many of us feel a sense of dread and embarrassment when we find out, from time to time, what our government has done on the international stage. Being a Canadian is a bit like being the parent of a teenager who is into drugs. When the telephone rings you hope and pray it’s not the police again. Well, the feds did it again, and here is where and how. The why is as mysterious as the inner workings of the minds of one’s juvenile delinquent kid.

Update on Bill C-51

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:17:22 -0400

Summary of Panel Discussion and Strategies for Further Protest
by Helke Ferrie

On June 26th, the Consumer Health Organization of Canada hosted an event in Toronto for the purpose of providing expert information about the proposed federal bills C-51 (to amend the Food and Drugs Act) and C-52 (to amend the Hazardous Products Act). The speakers were:

Summer Calendar of Events

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:28:03 -0400
JULY

JULY 5 SPIRITUAL WISDOM ON CONQUERING FEAR Room A, 4th floor, 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Free. Fairview Library 35 Fairview Mall Drive (behind the Mall). www.eckankarcanada.ca

Classifieds

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:35:01 -0400

BOOKS/ MAGAZINES & CDS

MARLENE'S RECENT BOOK "Your Life Is Now" and CD recordings of her Visualizations "Health", "Happiness" and "Harmony", as well as Marlene's latest CD recording, "Celebrating Birth," are available @ www.marlenegeorge.com Phone (905) 796-0101 or 1-866-475-5368.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY! Juice bar for sale - Thriving in the Danforth area over 10 years - Perfect for couple - Owner relocating - Serious replies: juicebarforsale@gmail.com Make back your investment now!

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

THERAPEUTIC FAR-INFRARED & IONIC AMETHYST BIOMAT Free Trial - For purchase and/or become a distributor. Sharon (416) 351-7475.

ATTENTION NUTRITIONISTS/DIETITIANS OR JUICEBAR LOVERS! Run your own juicebar/food business while working at the same time as a practitioner in a health centre. Call (647) 294-7510.

EARN WHAT YOU ARE WORTH! With the rising cost of gas, groceries, and your daily living expenses going up, is your salary rising too? Would an extra $500-$1500/month help out? Earn income PT/FT around your schedule! (416) 293-9025 or visit www.iownmylife.net/estotalhealth.

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN! Are you self-motivated? Interested in getting healthier & wealthier, & helping others do the same? Call (416) 469-2033.

MOST ADVANCED CARDIO ORAL CHELATION EDTA on the market. Safe to take with kidney & liver disorders. Known to help with heart problems, blood clots, high cholesterol, angina, strokes, fibromyalgia, poor circulation, cold hands & feet. Introductory price $29.95 per bottle. Recommended dosage 3 bottles. Also looking for Distributors. www.oceansanswer.com, Cell: (416) 906-4721 or (905) 773-0986.

$100,000 PLUS! #1 wellness corp. intros revolutionary wellness and energy technology that really helps people. A virtual monopoly. Create multiple sources of serious income starting part-time and working from home. mgwellness@yahoo.ca

BUY / SELL / RENT

MASSAGE TABLE MANUFACTURER liquidation of surplus stock. Brand new $260. Carry case, face cradle, arm rest included free! Contact Theresa or Bob: (905) 785-2878 / massagetablescanada@gmail.com, www.massagetablescanada.ca. Free shipping. Visa/MasterCard/American Express accepted.

JUICER. Super Angel stainless twin gear, the best money can buy. 3 months old. New cost: $950.00. Sacrifice: $725.00. (416) 590-1817.

SAUNA. Apartment sized sauna kit. Clearlight made. Two seater, with 10 infra red heaters, CD player. Electronic controls. Cost: $3500.00. 1 owner. Used 12 months. Bargain: $2150. (416) 590-1817.

EXERCISE BIKE. Top quality European Tunturi model seldom used $275. (416) 590-1817.

COURSES / EDUCATION

THE EDGAR CAYCE PHILOSOPHY of Body, Mind, Spirit has much to offer. For a free catalogue of related books and natural health products contact 1-866-322-8209 or www.edgarcaycecanada.com

FREE QIGONG class, a cultivation practice to improve mind and body. (416) 651-7765 - Donna.

THAI MASSAGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM www.thaimassagetoronto.com (416) 234-0011. Monthly Level I Classes.

EMPLOYMENT / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT by Toronto Healing Arts Centre. Nicholas Ashfield (416) 535-8777.

DRIVER WANTED - 1 to 4 days per month. Familiar with GTA. Must have own van for magazine deliveries. Please leave a message for Jason at (416) 964-0528 ext. 53. or email circulation@vitalitymagazine.com

HEALTH PRODUCTS

KI AROMA Canada's Source for Professional Quality Aromatherapy Supplies. Essential Oils, Carrier Oils, Absolutes, Herbal Oils, Butters, Clays, Beeswax Candles, Diffusers & Containers. Online Discount. Please call 1-800-683-6739 / www.kiaroma.ca

HIGH POWER SUPPLEMENTS, SUPERFOODS & NUTRITIONALS featuring Vitamin O and Vitalizer Plus from R-Garden and 40X Aloe Vera and Skin Rejuvenation System from PHP. See www.HighPowerSupplements.com and www.HighPowerSupplements.net Call Andrew at (416) 966-5188, 10 am - 8 pm ET for a free catalogue or info.

RADIONICS & VIBRATIONAL ENERGY instruments, testing, research, courses. www.raydionics.com or 1-800-488-2032.

CONE CANDLES - Handmade, 100% natural. Excellent quality, wholesale prices. Lisa (905) 640-1500; lisa.cousins3@sympatico.ca

GOJI JUICE DISTRIBUTOR ... Professional Kyra Massage Creme/ Moisturizer. No harmful chemicals (paraben free). Limited time offer. $30 gal and $10 16 oz. pump size. Call Cheryl (905) 231-3199 for pick up.

XOCAI™, THE HEALTHY CHOCOLATE - Unprocessed cacao powder + Acai Berry. The Natural Detox. High ORAC count, delicious dark chocolate. For purchase and/or distributor, free sample (905) 438-0092 or d.grace@on.aibn.com

NATURES SUNSHINE PRODUCTS - Herbs and vitamins, super detox formulas, highest quality, free catalogue and samples, (905) 438-0092 or d.grace@on.aibn.com

The Trager® Approach for Easy, Fluid, Joyful Movement

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 13:32:14 -0400

By Susannah Kent

Be strong then, and enter into your own body. - Kabir

When I was little, I imagined how magical it would be to run, jump and dance on big, white, puffy clouds. In my mind it felt soft, light, easy, and most of all fun. As a grown-up in mid-life, I often wonder how I might capture and keep that “dancing on a cloud” sensation of undemanding, pleasurable, and pain-free movement. The answer just may be with Psychophysical Integration, more commonly referred to as Trager®.

Consumer Alert: Opposition Grows to Bill C-51

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:15:10 -0400
By Helke Ferrie

On April 8, 2008, the Harper government introduced Bill C-51 as an amendment to the Food and Drugs Act. If passed into law, Canadians will no longer have the freedom to choose between pharmaceutical drugs and natural health products. The two categories we now have, namely drugs and natural health products, would be merged into one category called “therapeutic products”.

Magnificent Magnesium

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:06:12 -0400

by Dr. Zoltan P. Rona, BSc, MD

Calcium is the mineral that has always had the most media attention, as well as overwhelming approval from the medical profession as a supplement that women should be taking. That in itself may be enough to arouse suspicion. As you might suspect, there are other more important minerals to consider for optimal health. For example, despite a great deal of published medical and biochemical research, there is little, if any, attention paid to calcium’s neglected cousin, magnesium, and most certainly no medical pronouncements that anyone should be supplementing this mineral in any serious way. Its under-utilization in clinical medicine is nothing short of scandalous, especially regarding its use as a life-saving cardiovascular tonic.

Calendar of Events

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:46:10 -0400

Service Directory

Thu, 29 May 2008 16:18:19 -0400
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

EXPERIENCE A FREE INTRODUCTORY lesson. Please call Graeme Lynn at (416) 964-7026. Website: www.intelligence-in-action.ca

Cool Summer Salads

Sat, 31 May 2008 23:57:34 -0400
Pair Whole Grains with Fresh Garden Greens
by Linda Gabris
Grandmother always said that a good way to give the body a healthy boost of energy was to “grain up the diet.” She claimed it was especially important when the days were long, the heat was on and the toil was endless. Her pantry shelves were laden with glistening jars full of locally-grown grains just waiting to do the trick.