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Natural Skin Care Ideas
Skin is the largest organ of the body, keeping everything inside that is supposed to be there! It is our first line of defense against infection. It helps control our body temperature. It breathes, sweats and secretes natural oils. And it loves TLC! Here are a few...
An Attitude of Gratitude
Seeing as we are fast approaching the Canadian Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share a few musings that reflect the spirit of this holiday. I have a few quotes from Ivan Rados, a Vancouver-based artist and new-age writer/philosopher. I hope you enjoy them. “ Life is a...
First Aid for Insect Bites
Now that summer is here, we are likely to have encounters with little critters that bite. There are some general first-aid measures that can help get over the initial pain and swelling of those bites. Wasp Stings: Wasp venom is alkaline in nature, so the treatment...
Summer Aromatics
Now that the weather is becoming warmer and the daylight hours longer, it’s time to look at the natural approach to “summertime issues”. Insect bites and sunburn combine to make life miserable. So what can we do about these things? Insect Bites: If the bugs will stay...
Summertime Issues with Essential Oils
We have been waiting for summer to arrive, and it seems last week was our first blast of real heat and sunshine on the West Coast. It has been a long time since we’ve experienced this intensity of sunshine, so it seems timely to remind people of the dangers of certain...
Colour Bathing Rituals
A Colour Bathing Ritual is a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. Rituals help us do several things: create a sacred space that will assist us in building a basic structure for personal development...
Aroma Genera with Hyacinth
AromaGenera uses specific aromatherapy blends to help us access our unconscious and subconscious processes and information. This, in turn, influences and directs our daily activities, thoughts, emotions and drives. Inhaling these aromas with mindful attention creates...
Flower Psychometry
Looking around the yard, I realized that our mild winter is causing many plants to awaken from their winter sleep. To see Snowdrops, Crocus, early Daffodils and Winter Heath either coming up or in bloom right now is truly exciting news. It got me wondering what the...
Crystal Creations
Several folks have asked about the different crystals we have in our Centre. There are many type of formations being sold; some more familiar than others. Let’s look at the more common formations. Single Terminated : as the name suggests, this formation has a...
Sounds and Wellbeing
Ever noticed how some sounds make us feel calm, centred and relaxed, while others seem to agitate and irritate? If we consider sound as a form of energy, it is easy to see how it can affect us. For those who are music therapists, they have many principles, rules and...
The Four Candles
There are several traditions at this time of year which have to do with Light. From trees to mantles, altars to special candle holders, lights are used to add a festive touch and symbolize a deeper meaning to many rituals, religious holidays and festivals. One...
The Aroma-Memory Phenomenon
Seeing as next Tuesday is Remembrance Day, it is a perfect time to reflect upon how aromas can increase access to unconscious thoughts, feelings and memories. When people inhale aromas, they have an immediate reaction to the scent. Sometimes it is a body sensation,...