Herbal Collective Nov'16

The Better living with herbs and natural health

November, 2016

Making Herbal Elixirs Benefits of Milk Thistle Make Golden Milk How to be Healthy and Bodacious Explorer Benefits from Plant Protein

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Nurture the Body with Nesting Instinct

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t’s the time of year where everything is getting dark, cold and wet.

Publisher’s Note The nesting instinct surfaces and you just want to huddle down and stay warm and dry.

In thinking about a theme for this issue, I realized it’s all about nurturing and supporting the body.

We want to nurture our immune system with the right tools and techniques.

So this issue is a compilation of everything that nurtures the body in one way or another.

Let’s start with the herbs.

Milk thistle is an excellent herb that clears and protects the liver so it fits for our theme. See page 8 for the story.

Another herb that’s great for a number of protecting benefit is oil of oregano and this is a continuation of the article from the October issue by Roger Baird from Heddwyn. I have personally used his oil of oregano and can personally say it is highly effective.

Another protecting herb is turmeric as it fight inflammation and supports the body against colds and flu. You can also find a recipe for Golden Milk on page 12 as this is becoming a more popular remedy to keep the body healthy. Ginger is a protecting herb that is used along with turmeric for reducing inflammation and inhibiting infections.

If you like culinary herbs, you can read about some of the top 5 culinary herbs that have great medicinal properties on page 16.

There are many other good protecting herbs and I discovered how to make herbal elixirs in a creative, fun class that you can learn about by reading it on page 4.

I made 8 herbal elixirs in total with herbs like mullein, elderflower, yarrow, cardamom, ginger, coriander, sarsaparilla and a few others.

If you want to explore making herbal remedies on your home, I highly recommend you check out the new book on the Good Living Guide to Natural and Herbal Remedies by Katolen Yardley. She has been an herbalist for many years and the book is rated in the top 100 on Amazon in the herbal section. Yardley also has an online store where people can purchase bulk herbs, teas, essential oils and vitamin supplements and even the bottles to put everything in. Read more about it on page 6.

I’d also like to introduce you to Lisa Meikle, who runs a spa called Bodacious by Lisa. She uses herbs, essential oils and natural treatments in all her products and services. She is vibrant and passionate about what she does and is also offering workshops for women who want to go deeper into being healthy and bodacious. Read her story on page 12.

Last but not least, meet a man who is 60 yet has the vitality of a 40 year-old because of the natural supplements he takes. Kim Hartlin leads amazing expeditions in India as a river guide and hiking expeditions in Canada, the Himalayas and India. You can read his story on page 14.

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Contents The Theme: How to nurture and support the body forstronger immunity.

Columns and Departments In the Kitchen Golden milk..........................................................11 Peanut ginger noodles.....................................11

Making herbal elixirs and cordials..................4 Many benefits to oil of oregano.......................5 Did You Know?

Milk thistle benefits liver....................................8 Test your knowledge.........................................16 Natural alternatives to inflammation..........10 Features Events New herbal guide released...............................6 The Agri Food Business Planning Program is a 2 How to be healthy and bodacious...............12 day event Nov. 9-10, from 9-4 p.m. on module busiExplorers benefits from power of protein.14 ness and marketing development course.

5 culinary herbs with health benefits..........16 This program is perfect for food processor start-ups, farm planning, value added products and established food and business streamlining operations.

It will be held at the Cowichan Green Community, 360 Station St., Duncan, B.C. Contact: Ali Stark, Phone Number: 250.748.8506 Email: ali@cowichangreencommunity.org For more events see http://herbalcollective.ca/events

The Herbal Collective published by Pro Write Publishing Publisher/Editor - Marilyn Zink Contact: 250-729-1593 info@herbalcollective.ca, www.herbalcollective.ca Contributors

Klaus Ferlow,, Colin Gillies, Louis Hoolaeff, M egan Edge, Roger Baird The Herbal Collective is published every month by Pro Write Publishing and distributed through social media, various platforms and the Herbal Collective blog and email list. Advertising deadline is around the 21 of every month. The opinions expressed by contributing writers are not necessarily those of the editor. Different viewpoints are welcome. All editorial material is copyrighted. Any medical advice is given solely for information purposes only and no responsibility is assumed on the publisher’s part.

Sponsors Alchemy Elixir..www.alchemyelixir.com...............................6 Ferlow Botanicals. www..ferlowbotanicals.com................9 Louis Hoolaeff., www.leadingedgehealth.rg....................14 Edible Island, www.edibleisland.ca......................................11 Bodacious by Lisa....www.bodaciousbylisa.com.............13 Purica, www.purica.com..........................................................15 Salvestrol www.salvestrolbook.com........................................................17 Hedd Wyn, ............www.heddwynessentials.com...........18 Herbal Collective, Nov,’16

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Making Herbal Elixirs and Cordials

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group of women were happily busy in the kitchen.

But they weren’t cooking – they were blending and combining herbs and fruit with alcohol to make herbal elixirs.

It was held in a special class called Making Herbal Cordials, Elixirs and Lattes by certified herbalist and natural health consultant Georgina Cyr of Port Alberni, B.C. Elixirs are made with a sweetener and preserved in a liquid used for medicinal purposes.

“It’s a way of making herbal medicine more palatable, easy to take and enjoyable,” says Cyr. “Sweeteners create the medicine to be more like a pleasant sipping liquer.

Cordials are sweeter yet and are not necessarily use for medicinal purposes, though the addition of herbs and fruits can enhance the flavor.

The lattes used nut milks combined with herbs and coconut oil to make it into a frothy latte, similar to a sweet chai tea.

The class focused mainly on making elixirs with a variety of dried herbs were used – sarsaparilla, elderflower, rosemary, mint, yarrow, stinging nettles, lemon balm, mullein, basil, lavender. Spices used included cinnamon, ginger, cumin and cardamom pods along with dried orange peel.

Fruits used included pears, pineapples, strawberries and raspberries.

Alcohol used included white, rose and red wines as liquors of rum and vodka.

“The rum and vodka will pull the medicinal qualities better than wine,” says Cyr. Sarsaparilla was popular as it added extra flavor to the elixirs.

Cyr says the herb is “anti-viral, great for the immune system, love it because it has that root beerish flavor.

Mullein is an herb that is “amazing for the lungs,” so it is useful in elixirs for colds and flu.

It is traditionally used for treating respiratory issues such as chest colds, bronchitis and asthma.

It can be combined with elderflower, which has strong antiviral properties and is good for the immune system.

Another good herb to use in cold and flu elixirs is yarrow, which is useful for fever, common cold, hay 4

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Naomi Nicholson, left, and Ashleigh Magill contemplate herbs to use for making herbal elixirs. Right, herbs and fruits are placed in jars

fever and indigestion.

Several fresh slices of ginger can also be added as ginger is good for nausea and digestive disorders. It also adds a zippy flavor.

“Some of the herbs are very bitter,” says Cyr. “Bitter herbs are better for digestion.”

The bitter herbs are improved with fruit like pears and pineapples along with honey used as a sweetener in every elixir.

One combination featured cardamom, honey and vodka, which Cyr describes as “almost like drinking Buckleys. It’s good for circulation, anti-bacterial, digestion, good for the liver and gall bladder.”

Another combination featured strawberry, apples and lavender in white Zinfandel while a cold and flu formula had elderflower, peppermint, yarrow and mullein in rum.

To get recipes for the different elixirs, subscribe to the Herbal Club, www.herbalclub.ca/subscribe

Many Benefits to Oil of Oregano

Part 2

This is a continuation from last month’s article on the benefits of Oil of Oregano by Roger Baird

Inflammatory diseases Arthritis, bursitis, carpal tunnel, sore muscles and more respond well to topical applications of Oregano oil. Rub a few drops in the area as many times a day as you like.

Oregano oil has the ability to penetrate through the skin right to the sinovial fluid of the joint where its anti-inflammatory and pain killing properties will provide relief.

Internal usage is also recommended.

Fungal infection Studies indicate that as much as 50% of the population suffer from Candida albicans infection. This can manifest as chronic fatigue, bowel and stomach problems, nail fungus, eating disorders, yeast infection, psoriasis, eczema and up to 300 other diseases.

Candida is a fungus that lives in the colon and is harmless when kept in check by beneficial flora in the gut.

Often Candida mushrooms out of control and enters the bloodstream after treatment with pharmaceutical antibiotics. Diets high in sugar, white flour and junk foods feed the Candida and it multiplies rapidly.

Oregano oil is a powerful antifungal and may be used successfully to eliminate Candida or keep it in check.

Start with low dosages at first as the toxins from the dead Candida are potent. Drink lots of water and gradually, over several weeks, increase your dosage until you're feeling better.

Stay on that dosage, typically 5 drops 6 times daily, for several months and avoid sweets and refined flours. Use topically on nail fungus and skin disorders at least twice daily. For dandruff, add a few drops to your shampoo as you are washing your hair.

Upper respiratory Lungs can be a real problem to treat when they become infected or when people suffer from asthma or allergies.

Oregano oil is highly volatile which means the molecules become airborne easily. This is great for treating lungs.

Just inhale the vapours directly from the bottle as often as necessary.

Supplement with a drop or two under the tongue at least 4 times daily and more if you feel it necessary. You may also put a drop or two on a tissue and leave it by your pillow at night.

This is a good method to use with infants and small children although be sure to keep the tissue out of their reach.

Disinfectant Oregano oil is a powerful antibacterial so it is a useful addition to liquid hand soaps and for disinfecting everything from cuts and scrapes to kitchen counters. Put a few drops in the water of a cool mist machine and leave in the bedroom or workplace to kill airborne germs.

Burns For typical stove top burns that are painful and usually blister up, Oregano oil provides almost instant pain relief and often no blister will develop if it is immediately applied to the burn. Serious burns should be treated at a hospital or by a qualified health practitioner.

Bites, stings Oregano oil has the ability to neutralize and extract venom from insect , spider and snake bites. So if you are planning to go on safari or just enjoy the great Canadian outdoors, you may want to carry a bottle with you. If you have an allergy to wasp or bee stings, timely topical and internal application of Oregano oil could save your hide.

Apply Oregano oil to unsightly red , swollen bites and see them disappear much faster. If bitten by a poisonous snake or spider immediately seek medical attention.

Slivers Put Oregano oil on the skin over a sliver that will not come out and usually it will work its way out overnight.

Teeth and Gums When you have a toothache and your dentist can't see you, Oregano oil will tide you over until he can. Rub it around the infected tooth. It will kill the infection and its pain killing action will reduce pain. For diseased gums, rub the oregano oil over the gums. Take the oil several Oil of Oregano, continued on page 18 Roger Baird is an alternate health researcher and advocate and president of Hedd Wyn Essentials, located on beautiful Denman Island. Reach him at wildoregano@ gmail.com. See: wildoiloforegano.com Herbal Collective, Nov,’16 5

New Herbal Guide is Popular...

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Vancouver herbalist has published a new book, released in July 2016, the Canadian distributor had already sold out by early

October.

The book is titled, ‘The Good Living Guide to Natural & Herbal Remedies,” written by medical herbalist Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, the book covers over 40 different herbs and numerous techniques for creating recipes at home and tips for fine tuning ones art of medicine making, through preparations of infused oils, tinctures, herbal honeys, vinegars, salves and topical applications.

Yardley, who has been in private practice for the past 17 years, is often found teaching at local conferences and also runs an online business, Alchemy & Elixir Health Group, says the book has been listed, several times in the top 100 books in its category -Herbal Remedies -on Amazon.ca . It has several glowing reviews.

subsequently introduced to her publisher and offered a contract to write the book… deliverable in 6 months.

Yardley says she was inspired to write the book and increase the importance of plants offered by mother earth – we value that which is familiar and which we use frequently.

By increasing the awareness of herbal medicine and their significant value, one may also raise awareness of the importance of caring for our planet and mother earth which grows our foods and our medicines.

She says the book contains information on how to “It’s an interesting story how it all unfolded,” says recognize various herbal remedies, and numerous Yardley of the book. recipes for first aid, health quotes and contemplaShe was asked to look over the manuscript of a pub- tions on health, cosmetic and body care, wound care, lished author who had no experience with plant med- indigestion, allergies and many other health issues icine but wanted to write about the healing capacities plaguing people. of plants. She became friends with the author, was

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Plant Wisdom with Herbal Remedies The hard cover book is 310 pages and divided into three parts. The first part focuses on how health is sustained and looks at plant and human relations – how plants are our teachers, our food and our medicine – with the majority of prescription medications on the market today synthesized directly from plants.

It details the various ways to use herbs as medicine such as food preparation, safety considerations and comparisons to allopathic (prescription medications).

The second part focuses on details of over 40 local herbs used for ailments such as arthritis; wound care, insomnia, headaches, indigestion, anti allergy support, eczema, hives and acne; with some fun cosmetic recipes such as facial scrubs, body scrubs for family fun.

“Each herb is broken down into sections including nutritional value and chemical constituents, medical actions and specific recipes for each plant along with color photos,” says Yardley.

The third section is a guide for medicine making – a how- to guide for preparing herbs including infusions and decoctions, tinctures, infused oils, herbal honeys and various topical applications for cosmetics, (toothpaste, herbal deodorants) and home cleaning. All plants mentioned in the book grow in British Columbia or are easily accessible in ones kitchen.

Yardley, who is second term president for the Canadian Herbalists’ Association of BC, specializes in women’s health, digestive disorders and skin issues in her private practice in Vancouver and Port Moody.

She also teaches herbal medicine classes at Dominion Herbal College and the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. For 17 years she appeared monthly on Global Television morning news discussing herbal medicine options for common health ailments.

for using plants at home and aids individuals is using herbs for common health issues. “ says Yardley.

Katolen has had an online store for the past 15 years and provides herbs, essential oils, carrier oils and products for in bulk for those interested in making their own remedies.

“People are really interested in medicine making,” says Yardley. “so the bulk herbs and essential oils are really popular. Its often challenging to find specific raw materials for recipes.

“The Good Living Guide to Natural and Herbal Remedies” offers tips for the new herbal enthusiast as well as for experienced herbalists, it is a stunning coffee table book with beautiful photographs and packed full of plant wisdom. It can be purchased just in time for Christmas at www.katolenyardley.com and on Amazon.ca

“Many are curious about using herbs but don’t know where to start, this book provides the needed tools Herbal Collective

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Herb of the Month

Milk Thistle .........

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ilk Thistle has been used medicinally for thousands of years and it stands out for its ability to gently

By Klaus Ferlow protect the liver against many toxins and it is called "liver's protective powerhouse." The seeds of milk thistle (also known as St Mary's thistle) contain a group of antioxidant compounds collectively to the name silymarin. Your liver and gallbladder are vital for your digestive and detoxification process.

In the 1960's, interest in milk thistle was rekindled when researchers isolated a complex of chemicals from the herbs seeds. A combination of flavonoligans believed to be responsible for the hepatic activity, was first isolated from the ripe seeds. Milk thistle is a clear example in which scientific investigation has confirmed the historical use of a herbal product.

Compounds in milk thistle protect liver cells from damage caused by alcohol, acetaminophen and some form of hepatitis and can also be used to prevent or treat effects of fatty foods, liver damage from toxic exposure, chronic liver disease, certain types of liver cirrhosis, for headaches and skin problems associated with poor function. Some researchers have suggested that milk thistle may also be useful in the management of psoriasis.

Adverse effects of silymarin appear to be very rare. Because it increases bile flow, it my cause mild diarrhea in some individuals.

Additional Benefits are: colic indigestion, bowel disorders jaundice dermatitis diabetes gallstones high cholesterol inflammation 8

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nausea obesity menstrual pain stomach disease uterine disease spleen disease mushroom poisoning protects the kidneys adrenal disorders boost immune system Studies from Europe demonstrate that milk thistle extract extends lives, improves liver function, and relieves symptoms associated with cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, jaundice and poisoning No contraindications are associated with this herb, even in larger doses. Despite its safety, individuals who have liver disease or are treated for cancer should discuss the use of any dietary supplement with their health care provider!

History of Milk Thistle Originally milk thistle is a stout, annual or biennial plant found in dry, rocky soils in Southern and Western Europe, the Middle East and it is now naturalized to the east coast of North America, California and South America and belongs to the Asteraceae or daisy familly.

The branched shining-brown stems grows to 1 to 3 feet high and bears alternate, dark green, shiny

Liver’s Protective Powerhouse leaves with spiny, scalloped edges and white spots along the veins. The upper leaves clasp the stem.

Large, solitary, purple flower heads subtended by spiny bracts appear June to August.

How to use Milk Thistle Seeds: are a good source of protein and amino acids, can be added on to cereals or smoothies. Grind them and cook with oatmeal, or substitute milk thistle for flax seeds in recipes.

Smoothies: ½ cup oats, 1 banana, 1 dried fig, 1 teaspoon ground Milk thistle seeds ½ teaspoon vanilla powder, 500ml Almond milk or other milk of choice. Makes a lovely breakfast drink Tea: simmer one teaspoon crushed milk thistle seeds and one cup water for ten minutes, strain and drink one to two cups a day.

Tincture: available as single tincture 50ml or combo tincture 100ml, 15 – 25 drops starting one time in the morning on empty stomach, dosage can later be increased Extract: follow suggestion on the label Powder: take one teaspoon powered seeds with water, four to five times a day Infusion: steep one teaspoon seeds in ½ cup water, take one to one to a half cups a day, a mouthful at a time.

Klaus Ferlow, HMH, HA, author, innovator, lecturer, researcher, writer, founder of Ferlow Botanicals and NEEM RESEARCH.ca, neemresearch1@gmail.com

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Natural Alternatives to Inflammation

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hile most of us associate inflammation with pain, inflammation can actually be a good thing.

Specifically, inflammation is the body's natural response to injury or infection.

However, when inflammation persists it can shift from a healing response to a damaging condition. Chronic inflammation is common among the aging population and is the root cause of many serious illnesses - including heart disease, many cancers, and Alzheimer's disease.

Most medical doctors treat inflammation with steroids or NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammation drugs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin. However, these drugs can have serious side effects. The good news is that there are alternatives to conventional drug therapy, many which have been clinically proven to be as good as or in some cases better than conventional drug therapy. Even better news is these alternatives are readily available and delicious.

also boost mental flexibility in older adults. The richest sources of omega 3s are from oily fish. However, omega 3 fatty acids are also found in flax oil, walnuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds and marine algae.

Besides those already mentioned, there are more foods you may already have in your kitchen that have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Here is a small sampling:

Extra-virgin olive oil contains a substance called oleocanthol that interferes with two enzymes responsible for inflammation in the body.

Teas such as white tea, oolong, and green tea are full of catechins, antioxidant compounds that reduce artery plaque and inflammation.

Cranberries, blueberries and beets are rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidants.

Red cabbage contains anthocyanin - a welldocumented anti-inflammatory agent. Red cabbage also contains significant amounts of polyphenols that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

Broccoli is rich in an inflammation-fighting flavanoid called kaempferol. Besides its inflammation fighting properties, broccoli also contains sulforaphane, which experts say helps the body cleanse itself of cancer-causing compounds.

Ginger - Research has illustrated that ginger inhibHigh in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory its inflammatory enzymes allowing for a gradual components, spinach is extremely nutrient dense reduction of inflammation and pain without the and contains a unique mixture of phytonutrients that negative gastrointestinal side effects that accompany fight inflammation and protect the cells.

NSAIDs. Ginger also stimulates circulation, inhibits various infections, and strengthens the liver.

For an effective Anti-inflammation Salad, thinly slice spinach leaves and red cabbage. Place in bowl Turmeric - Currently there have been over six and top with blueberries, salmon and walnuts. Drizthousand peer-reviewed articles published proving zle with a dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice the benefits of turmeric. Also known as curcumin, and garlic. Delicious! turmeric is clinically proven to be as effective as So the next time you are bothered by inflammacortisone and ibuprofen in treating arthritis. Turtion, forgo the medicine cabinet and head for the meric also lowers cholesterol, supports the liver and pantry instead, your joints and palate will thank you! digestion, and improves circulation.

Debbie Bowman is a Registered Holistic NutritionOmega 3 fatty acids - There is strong scientific ist who holds degrees from both the Canadian School of evidence that supports the use of omega 3 fatty acids Natural Nutrition and the University of British Columbia.

Debbie is an in-store nutritionist here at Edible Island for the relief on inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acids activate compounds that block not one, but all of the where she assists customers make informed food and supplements choices to best achieve their specific health inflammatory pathways in the body. Omega 3 oils goals. www.edibleisland.ca 10

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Peanut Ginger Noodles

Golden Milk ¼ cup turmeric powder 1 cup coconut oil ¾ tsp. ground pepper pinch of ground ginger ½ tsp. true cinnamon ½ tsp. vanilla powder Melt coconut oil and mix in spices. Store in sealed jar in the fridge. When you want a drink, just mix 1 tsp. of paste into 2 cups of milk of your choosing (dairy, coconut, soy or almond).

Recipe courtesy of www.edibleisland.ca.For full story on the benefits of turmeric, see opposite page.

1 cup snap peas 1/2 cup Carrots 2 garlic cloves 2 1/2 tsp Ginger, fresh root 1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper 1/2 onion, chopped 2 Green onions 2 1/2 tsp Lime peel 1/4 cup Lime juice 1/3 cup Peanut butter, creamy 2 tbsp Soy sauce, reduced sodium 8 oz Linguine, whole wheat 1 Red pepper, sweet 1 tsp oil 2 tsp Water Place lime peel, lime juice, soy sauce, water, oil, peanut butter, ginger, garlic, salt and peper into a food processor and process until blended. Alternatively, you can whisk until blended. Saute pepper, green onions, garlic, cloves, snap peas. Meanwhile cook linguine until tender.

Blend peanut sauce with sauteed vegetables, add linguine.

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How to be Healthy and Bodacious

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isa Meikle is standing in her spa, talking about the great change she has brought about in her business.

The moment becomes an emotional one, because what she is communicating is about so much more than natural body treatments or health products.

The owner of the formerly named Bella Donna Esthetics for 20 years in Nanaimo recently changed the name to Bodacious Living by Lisa to express a bigger picture of what she does. The new name came to her as she felt the need to express different aspects of a woman’s life.

“The name that came through was Bodacious Beauty,” says the petite dark-haired beauty. “It means taking risks in an admirable way. It means women have the courage to live their best life and to make self –care a lifestyle and support the ever changing woman they are.”

As part of the name change to Bodacious Living by Lisa, she chose the peacock symbol to represent the spa.

“The peacock stands in its beauty and brilliance to fully show up.

We are here (as women) to stand in our beauty and brilliance and fully show up. It’s about standing in who we are, believing in ourselves.”

She says the name Bella Donna was taken from her Italian heritage and means beautiful woman.

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what that represents is that I have blossomed.”

Meikle says she really wanted to stand for something that gets women to take action in their lives and this is what bodacious represents.

She takes her spiritual growth, personal growth, business growth, health and wellness education and weave it all together to bring her spa to another level.

“My spa services let me take care of you, nourish you and refill your cup to overflowing,” says Meikle. “Every area of your life functions way better. The products are to continue the care at home.

The piece I’m adding is the selfdiscovery workshops for women who want to go deeper, take time to go within and to support the every changing woman they are.”

She has held Sacred Circles that take women on an inner journey so they can tap into their deeper wisdom.

“We live in a world where we’re busy, there’s not enough time to go deeper into our hearts and inner knowing.”

Women have been encouraged to emulate masculine energy and but what Meikle does is bring them back to feminine energy.

Masculine is the action energy and feminine is the creative, being in the flow energy.

Meikle says the heart wisdom moves down to the womb which she calls “our empty presence where we’re actually tapping into a well of wisdom that’s lives within ourselves. So the workshops are about women tapping

into their inner truth, having access to wisdom within that they normally don’t always have access to, when you’re normally in the busy mind, dealing with daily stresses.

When you can go to a deep state of empty presence, you make space to deeply listen to what is real and alive within you, also what is new and bubbling up that maybe wants to be expressed, experienced and come alive.”

The workshops at her spa allow women to come in and be nourished, feel safe and share with other women and be inspired by one another. She awakens the senses for participants using scent, taste, music, movement and taking women on inner journeys through guided meditation.

“It’s about women celebrating and awakening different aspects of themselves.”

Meikle brings this forth with the Goddess archetypes, a series of 13 essential oil blends with names like The Initiator, The Goddess of Love, The Visionary and The Mystic.

New workshops start in spring of 2017.

It’s an opportunity for women to rest and receive, feel safe and be nourished so they can fully express themselves and fully enjoy their lives.

“They get to see whether these archetypes are alive or sleeping,” says Meikle. “What part of you is bubbling up that wants to be expressed. It’s about bringing more love, compassion, self- acceptance and space for us to grow as women.”

Besides the essential oils, Meikle has a Goddess Bliss skin care that is natural and safe for sensitive skin. It features recipes designed to improve the skin’s radiance and vitality. There’s also a body care line from Tuscan Farm Gardens, a family run organic farm, featuring soaps, body wash, body polish, mists, oils, balms, a gardener’s line and even teas.

It features herbs like lavender, lemongrass, calendula, yarrow and comfrey.

An aphrodisiac line by Hathor Aphrodisia will enhance the sensual pleasure between lovers with exotic oils, lotions and lubricants. These feature essential oils like ylang ylang, geranium, cinnamon and ginger.

A natural foot care and hand care line is by Gehwol Germany and a natural pain relieving product from CryoDerm with herbs like peppermint, arnica, menthol, eucalyptus and boswellia.

Meikle’s spa services feature facial treatments, massages like lomi lomi and Indian Head massage, hand and foot care, Reiki and Raindrop therapy with 10 essential oils applied to the feet and spine.

Meikle is excited to offer Goddess Bliss skin care and Goddess Bliss archetype oils online in the near future.

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peditions, he trains in the gym doing full body work outs 2 to 3 hrs every other day. Many young men and women ask him how it is possible at his age to do this kind of work out.

It all boils down to commitment and a combination of eating pure natural foods and using high quality natural supplements from AvenaOriginal.info.

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Kim Hartlin can be found in the summers in Banff, AB rowing inflatables down the Bow River. Come each fall he packs his bags (70lbs of Avena Products) and heads over to India where he guides people on extreme adventures, such as rafting the Brahmaputra or trekking deep into the wilderness of India.

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Here is a guy that uses 16+ tablespoons of E-Fusion everyday. By combining this with RP3 (raw protein) he has created incredible strength so much so that he is out performing many of the local India Sherpa’s and earning the name TOCO Man. Toco is the previous name for E-Fusion, which was short for Tocotrienol Complex, Tocotrienols are forms of Vitamin E, the formula is the same, the name is focused around the Vitamin E now.

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Top 5 Culinary Herbs with Health Benefits

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ost important culinary herbs with uncountable health benefits Nothing we put in our bodies these days is healthy.

Nonetheless, there are things we can do to improve our daily diet and feel good on the inside, as well as on the outside. Herbs in particular, has been praised since ancient times for their abilities to purify the mind, body, and soul.

All of us use at least 3 herbs on a daily basis to spice our food or make tea and treat common colds; however, there’s more to their benefits than meets the eye. Some herbs are also used to stay in shape, lose weight, or maintain our energy levels on a daily basis. Read on to find out more about the general

soothe urinary tract infections, bladder and kidney stones.

Basil Basil is varied type of herb that packs many added health benefits. There are many color variations, and it can be easily distinguished after its brushed and thin oval leaves. The herb is peppery sweet and it provides a sort of anise-like after taste. Common foods where you can add basil are beet salad, thai chicken soup, clam chowder, and more.

The herb has powerful antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It also stimulates appetite and ease people dealing with an upset stomach. In Chinese medicine, basil is believed to support kidney function; nutritionists argue that it can also ease gum ulcers. In India, the herb is commonly used to treat itching, arthritis, earaches and even anorexia.

Oregano Many people use oregano when making pizza, roasted lamb with potatoes, pasta, and more. But did you know that the herb has many health properties too?

The shrubby, small deep-green herb has a small, fuzzy texture and a strong, deep scent. Similar to thyme but with a more pungent undertone, oregano is often used to treat respiratory issues – coughs, stuffy noses, menstrual cramps; it also have powerful antimicrobial properties.

health benefits of adding herbs to your food.

Curly parsley Featuring a similar fragrance of parsnips and carrot leaves, curly parsley is an essential herb everyone should have in their homes. It can be used as an extra ingredient to your creamy chicken soup, lemonade or springtime salad.

As for the medicinal uses of parsley, it’s worth mentioning that all the benefits are in the herb’s volatile flavonoids and oils: terpinolene, myristicin, appin, and apiole. These components make up for the herb’s notable flavor.

Research shows that parsley has therapeutic benefits, and that it can benefit the urinary tract. It may

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Peppermint Peppermint is an aromatic herb with bushy, long stems and fuzzy, bright green leaves. It is most likely the most preferred plant from the mint family. Add it to your strawberry mint sorbet, vanilla ice cream, berry yoghurt or green tea.

Often used in infusions, peppermint is known to treat digestive and colic upset, stuffy noses, and the common cold. Mix it with hot honey to ease your throat, and reap all the benefit of the peppermint essential oil. The leaves can be used topically on the forehead to release migraines and headaches.

Aloe vera Aloe vera is an extremely well-known medicinal plant that many civilizations have used it for centu-

diet in supplement form, their benefits can’t be disputed anymore.

Many nutritionists recommend using herbal remedies because their properties are numerous. They only have natural ingredients in their composition and they can do a lot of good to your body and mind.

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ries. Commonly used to treat skin injuries, the plant has many additional health benefits. Aloe vera is a short stemmed, thick plant that packs high quantities of water within its leaves. The food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries are extremely fond of its properties and the effects it can have on the skin.

Furthermore, it packs insane amounts of antioxidants, which might inhibit bacteria growth that cause severe infections. It can also be used topically to accelerate weight loss and cure sunburns. Aloe vera capsules are recommended against constipation, skin issues, wrinkles, skin spots, and more.

The alternative medicine industry is expanding, and increasingly more people have switched from medication packed with chemicals to all natural supplementation to preserve their general wellbeing.

Herbs are more than recommended these days; whether used in natural form in food or added to a

Do You Know?

This column is for some insightful tips on herbs. You will find more details throughout this issue of the Herbal Collective 1. Which herb tastes like root beer?

See page 4 for answer.

2. How many drops of oil of oregano do you need daily to fight candida?

See page 5 for answer 3. How many herbs are mentioned in the Good Living Guide to Herbal Remedies?

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Oil of Oregano Benefits Continued from page 5 times daily under the tongue. Let it sit there until the saliva gathers and swish it around in your mouth for a minute or two a couple of times a day. Place a drop of Oregano oil on your toothbrush when brushing. You will find that plaque does not build up on your teeth, cavities stop forming and the health of your gums improves dramatically.

Skin Disorders Adult acne, psoriasis etc. are often Candida related but also require topical treatment. You may dilute the Oregano oil further if you are using on sensitive skin areas or need to cover large areas. 1 part Oregano oil to 3-10 parts olive oil depending on the application.

Scabies Oregano oil has proven very effective in topical application against scabies. This is good news for those of us who like to avoid toxic pesticides or have young children that need to be treated. Apply topically and dilute as above if desired. Continue treatment until they are eradicated which should be quite rapid unless re-infection occurs.

High Blood Pressure A word of caution here‌If you are on blood thinners, you should know that Oregano oil acts similarly to aspirin in thinning the blood. If you take Oregano oil with a blood thinner there is a possibility your blood pressure may drop too low.

Contraindications Aside from the above caution regarding blood thinners there are no other known contraindications of Oregano reacting adversely with other drugs or herbs. This does not mean that caution should be thrown to the wind.

Children Young children are best treated by rubbing a drop or two of Oregano oil on the soles of the feet. This is effective and avoids the fuss of administering it orally. Ear infections can be treated by rubbing the oil around the outside of the ear. Never put Oregano oil in the ear canal.

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good Canadian manufacturer who offers the best ingredients, including wild crafted Mediterranean Oregano oil and certified organic olive oil.

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