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GUSTO MAGAZINEis a free alternative

publication aimed to

create unity amongst

Hamiltons holistic,

green, organic and

spiritual community.

EDITOR:Amy Bonin

LAYOUT ARTIST (S)Amy Bonin

Lauren Olson

Shena Coupal

THE GUSTO TEAMTeresa Bonin

Cheryl Camillo

Amber Colbear

Lisa Doering

Justin DOlimpio

Jen Fleming

Rita Gagliano

Shelley GordonAndria Hoda

Care Hudson

Erin Janus

Anita Kaiser

Kathy Korbett-King

Linda Kraan-Benson

Juliana LaChance

Katie McClelland

Lauren Olson

Vanessa Pazzi

Ana RavenStar

Stephanie Scheid

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AGE 3 November: Our Time In The Dark.

AGE 4 I Hear It All The Time.Repetitive Strain Injury and You.

AGE 5 Tired Of Chasing Symptoms?Yoga for Cold & Flu

AGE 6 Always Reach For That Extra Cannoli...AGE 7 A Time To Be Thankful

Life Lesson : Grace

AGE 8 / 9 Food Medicine + Balance your body & Chakras with Food!AGE 10/ 11 Fall Clearing - Part 2

AGE 12 The Sentience Of InsectsAGE 13 Gateways of Power

Crystal Of The Month: Amber

AGE 14 Moms Kitchen: Pesto Polenta LasagnaWhere To Eat In Hamilton

AGE 15 Hamilton Happenings!

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Cheryl Camillowww.twkdund.c

NoVemBer: oUr Time iN The DarK

We fear The DarKBeCaUse We BelieVe We

are aloNe aND WheN Weare aloNe oUr ThoUghTs

rUsh forWarD To BeaCKNoWleDgeD.

Take three deep breaths, feel your body relax with each gexhaled breath. Imagine a column of white light surrounand protecting you as you journey inward toward your hOnce within your heart imagine a door openingBeyond the door you nd a large warm room reminiscentRoman bathhouse. The lights are dim yet the room is warmsoft, gentle music and aromas ll the air. Your body is swatha soft robe that slides away as you move slowly forward andlightly into the bath, each step taking you deeper and deinto the warm soothing water. Allow yourself to relax agentle heat warms your body and eases your spirit into a state of acceptance. When you are totally relaxed you lethe pool and again wrap yourself in the soft robe. A woapproaches and yet this is no ordinary woman, for She iDivine Feminine, the Mother of All, and the one who heabody, the mind and the spirit. Allow yourself to transform intchild and as you feel her arms wrap around you, you feestrength, love and healing energy enfold you. Feel the phymental and spiritual aches and pains fade into the past treplaced with the warm golden energy of health, wellnessforgiveness. Allow yourself to accept Her acceptance of yyou rest within the circle of Her arms, Grace and Love. SlShe will release you to allow the healing to continue whileembrace the energy of Novembers darkness and heal.Return knowing that healing has begun and that this timdarkness is a time of powerful healing, if you will allow it to We must allow ourselves this time in the dark, to go withibe gentle with ourselves and to allow the gentle energisurround and sooth us. The Light will return soon enough bnow it is time to go within and heal.

meDiTaTioNof The moNTh

November presents us with a unique opportunity to easeour discomfort and provide us with understanding, which isimportant if we truly desire to heal. The changing weather

brings us to a place where we are mentally, physically andspiritually ready, to go within, to spend time on ourselvesand to heal.

November is the third month of the spiritual year. The shorter

days and cool temperatures of November initiate changes in

our physical and spiritual energies. Weve passed Halloween

and released our burdens, our disappointments, our pain

and more. Some of the releases we experienced may not

have been as gentle as we would have liked them to be.

It can be tempting to hunt for quick xes to ll any perceived

voids or empty spaces from our Halloween release.

Unfortunately these quick xes are not in our best interest,

and like all quick xes they can fall short of what our spirit

actually needs. Pride and our sense of worth can interfere

with our perception of our needs also. In fact, we may feel

like we have been abandoned and are unworthy because

of past actions or by whatever events are taking place in

our lives at this time. We may believe that we dont need

help, that we can push forward no matter the cost and hide

whatever pain weve experienced. These feelings also need

to be examined and by going within, we can nd the strength

and commitment to change our opinions of ourselves, our

journeys, rediscover our worthiness and more importantly

combine these into a personal and divinely inspired healing

strategy.

Physically, we begin to spend time making our homes

warm and comfortable against the coming cold and dark.

Mentally, we rebel at the thought of being cooped up and

we see the dark as something to fear. Why is it we fear the

dark? We fear the dark because we believe we are alone

and when we are alone our thoughts rush forward to be

acknowledged. Our thoughts; the good, the bad and the

ugly, call us to be accountable and to examine our motives,

true feelings and our worthiness. Yet at this time of the year,the gathering darkness also has the ability to free us from

thoughts that can, in the light of day, stop us from moving

forward on our journey.

If we allow ourselves the luxury of being cocooned, at least

spiritually, in this time of darkness we can accept the healing

power inherent in the dark. The Dark of the Year, the time

before the returning light of the solstice, we go within to

nd the power and ability to heal and love ourselves. This

is our time in the dark.

Cheryl CamillospiriTUal healer & CoUNselorWWW.spiriTWalKDUNDas.ComaUThor iNfo aUThor iNfo


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How many times have you told yourself that youd workout, if only you had

the time? If I had a dollar for time Ive heard that excuse... New and exciting

research is coming out in favour of shorter, more intense workouts. The

old way of exercising at a slow speed, for long periods of time, is overand done. Short and intense exercise sessions that utilize High Intensity

Interval Training (HIIT) get you better results with way less time invested.

So there goes the I dont have time excuse. You dont have t o spendhours in the gym to get awesome results. A simple 30-minute workout

is all you need.

As mentioned above, theres a little secret in the tness world called

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). This means rather than doing

the same cardio exercise your entire workout; youd alternate betweenshort, high-intensity bursts of exercise with slower, low-intensity periods

of recovery. The research makes it clear that this method of training

burns more calories and builds tness quicker with less time investe. Not

long ago, elite athletes were the only ones beneting from this method

of training, but now the cat is out of the bag, and everyone is open toreap the rewards of interval training. You dont even need fancy equip-

ment or special training to start seeing results with interval training.

There are no real rules with interval length. Varying lengths bring vary

ing benets, so its important to nd which length works best for you.Beginners should aim for no more than 30 seconds of high-intensity

bursts. If youre feeling strong and are in good shape, then go ahead a

push yourself a bit longer. An interval-training workout involves fourvariables that can be modied to meet your goals: intensity of interva

duration of intervals, duration of recovery intervals, and the number

interval repetitions.

Interval training can be casual, spur of the moment bursts of activity

depending on how youre feeling that day or if youre working towarda specic sports or tness goal then you can take a more sophisticate

scientic approach. The more popular, and eective, form of interval

training includes alternating between resistance training exercises an

high intensity cardio exercises.

Better yet, how do you know if you have an RSI? Consider whether the mystery pain crops up

in association with specic tasks. Perhaps after lots of computer work your shoulder hurts in

that same spot. Or maybe after a few games of aggressive volley ball your knees are inamed.If you can link your pain to an activity, it is very likely you are dealing with repeated strain.

So how does one deal with an RSI?The best course of action with any RSI is to rest, stretch and ice the area. Take breaks from your task as of tenyou can. Allow yourself recovery time 100% away from the activity (facebook-ing does not count as a break away from computer work!). Learn so

stretches for the area that is hurting you the most and then DO THEM. Frequently. And hold them for 30-60 seconds. Icing doesnt have to me

frozen cubes of water directly on your skin. Really you just want to have a signicant enough temperature dierence between the inamed reg

and the cold pack to have an eect.

So how long should your intervals be?

So what does this magical 30-minute workout consist of ?

So it turns out that we really do have enough time to

get an effective workout in each day. That old excuse

about not having time is no longer going to work !

Tendinopathies are probably the more

familiar type including tennis elbow and

carpal tunnel syndrome.* These injuries

involve the recurrent swelling and inam-

mation of a muscle and its tendon with

the focus being at the point of attachment

on the skeleton. Because the activity that

causes the tendinopathy is often a daily

task, the region does not get sucient

time to recover from its exertion and so

becomes further and further injured.

TendinopathiesNeuropathies can be a little trickier to p

down as their pain patterns are often mo

diuse. A neuropathy can occur when t

structures around the nerve are congeste

and inamed thus placing pressure on th

nerve. Like everything in the body, t

nerves are also wrapped in fascia, a toug

brous tissue that keeps all our parts sep

rated and organized. If the compression o

the nerve becomes great enough, then thfascia can also become inamed putting th

nerve itself at risk of more direct injury. T

most well known neuropathy is sciatica and

is often a result of spending a lot of time in

crouched or seated position.

Neuropathies

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can actually be

classied as either a tendinopathy or aneuropathy and sometimes even both.

In the former, the tendons that attach to

the palm of the hand become inamed

within the Carpal Tunnel resulting inpressure on the nerve. And sometimes

the nerve itself can become inamed or

otherwise irritated, being a neuropathy.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

IHearItalltheTime

This month I want to expand on one of Chronic Pains associates, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). An RSIis the resulting injury to the musculoskeletal system or a part of the nervous system that is the result

of a repetitive task involving repeated movements, forceful exertions, vibration, or sustained or awk-

ward positions. RSI is actually an umbrella term for the hurts and ouches we develop at work, at play,in sports or driving. They generally fall into two categories; tendinopathies and neuropathies.

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Jen Fleming ,RMTwww.jenemingrmt.com

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sions for free, please feel free to contact me. Im here to byour resource and your coach for all

things tness.



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SYMPTOMS ARE SIGNALSsnt it time you stopped chasing symptoms? These signals that you get from your body are frequently

misunderstood. More importantly, treating symptoms without getting to the cause of a problem canead to mismanagement of your health and more severe health problems as you age.

When you get sick, for example, and your temperature goes up, your body is naturally ghting o thenfection. Bacteria thrive in a climate that is 98.6 degrees so your bodys Innate Intelligence raises your

temperature to help ght o the infection on its own. The symptoms of this elevated temperature canbe muscle aches, fatigue, weakness and general malaise.

The medications that are used to treat these symptoms canead to side eects and even weaken the bodys natural

mmunity. In recent years, the overuse of antibiotics hascreated an epidemic of superbugs within individuals that areuntreatable and pose a serious threat to our long term health.

THE CDC STATESThe CDC states, If antibiotics are used too often for thingsthey cant treat-like colds or other viral infections-they can

stop working eectively. Antibiotic resistance has been a concern for years and is considered one of theworlds most critical public health threats. Widespread overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics isfueling an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

In the U.S., antibiotic-resistant infections are responsible for $20 billion in excess healthcare

costs, $35 billion in societal costs and $8 million in additional hospital days. (www.cdc.gov)

A report commissioned by the Canadian Coordinating Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance

estimated that infections caused by antibiotic-resistant organisms increased direct hospital costs inCanada by $15-25 million annually(2).

HOW YOUR BODY HEALS ITSELFMany experts say that it is better to give the body a chance to heal itself with rest and uids along with

chiropractic adjustments that remove pressure from the nervous system. Unless there is an extremeelevation in body temperature, and depending on other symptoms, allowing your body to heal

tself naturally helps your immune system build the resistance it needs to keep you healthy and ghtnfections more eectively.

Consider the case for referred pain. This means you can feel a symptom in one part of your body whilethe cause or the origin of that pain is somewhere else. For example, very often the cause of arm, hand

or nger pain is in the neck. Leg and foot pain will often originate from a problem in the back. Problemswith the gallbladder will often refer pain to the spinal nerve roots in the middle part of the spine and

vice versa.

Because chiropractic works to restore health and vitality to the nervous system, we are always amazed

at how the entire body often becomes free of symptoms through our work with the spine. Since nervescontrol every cell, tissue and organ of your body, problems in the nervous system can cause or mimic

nearly any and every symptom imaginable.

t is very common to hear our practice members say things like I know I came because my neck hurt,and my allergies and headaches are gone too. or I didnt even tell you about my menstrual cramping

but since Ive been getting adjusted, my cramps have been reduced dramatically. or I sleep so muchbetter since beginning my care.

The list goes on and on. Isnt it time you stop chasing symptoms and get to the cause? You will enjoy amuch healthier life when you

do.

LISTEN CLOSE - Check in with your bodybefore practice. If youre wiped out, you co

make things worse by pushing through yo

normal routine, so try a gentle or restorativpractice instead and skip strong breathingtechniques. Once your energy improves,you can gradually return to a more vigorou

practice even if you still have a cough or yonose is stuy. If you feel worse after practic

its a sign that youve probably done too m

TREAT YOURSELF - For nasal congestion, few drops of eucalyptus oil to boiling wate

inhale the vapors. Although its still not clehow eective echinacea, zinc lozenges, vitaC, and homeopathic preparations can be, y

can still try them, since they are all generalvery safe.

CLEAR YOUR HEAD - A stuy nose, while

serious, can really put a crimp in your practespecially if you do a lot of Ujjayi pPranaya(Victorious Breath). To unstu yourself, use

neti, a yogic nasal cleansing technique: Puquarter teaspoon of noniodized salt and ei

ounces of warm water in a neti pot. Standiover a sink, tip your head to one side and i

the spout into the upper nostril, al lowing twater to ow into your nose and drain from

other nostril. Repeat on the other side. Youtry this several times a day if youve got a cJala neti can be helpful right before pranay

or meditation practice, or even asana.

SOUND OUT YOUR SINUSES - Vibrationsfrom humming have been shown to open

the sinuses and let phlegm drain, which carelieve pressure and may even help stave obacterial infection of the sinuses. Try chant

Om, or, for nasal congestion, experiment wthe pranayama practice of Bhramari: Press

lips together and make the sound of a buzbee.

STAY UPRIGHT - If your head is stuedup or youre feeling tired, modify or skip

inversions like Headstand and Handstand.

Shoulderstand can worsen nasal congestioand head pressure.

SUPPORT YOURSELF - Even restful posesSavasana (Corpse Pose) arent easy when y

congested, so instead of lying at, supportback on a bolster running lengthwise fromlower spine to your head, with a folded bla

under the head and neck if needed. This mbreathing easier, and it s more energizing.

Supta Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Poscan also be done with back support.

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TIRED OFCHASINGSYMPTOMS?

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AT THE FIRST SIGN OR SYMPTOMOF A FEVER, MANY PEOPLE WILLIMMEDIATELY PANIC AND TRY TOBRING THE TEMPERATURE DOWNWITH MEDICATION, TREATING

THE SYMPTOMS RATHER THANLETTING THE BODY DO ITS JOBAND HEAL ITSELF.

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My father, a man of gentle eyes and anaggressively receding hairline was also knowas a man of great irony.

Whenever confronted with a choice that would potentially

lead to an unforeseen outcome, he would placidly say Well,at least we will have a story to tell St.Peter at the pearly gates. Mind you, thiswould often be said as he would reachfor that extra cannolo, and not whilstbungy jumping o a cli; still it left animpression on my young mind.

DIDYOUKNOW? GINGER - You So Spicy!GINGER IS THE COMMON NAME FOR ZINGIBER OFFICINALE, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY CULTIVATED INCHINA AND NOW EQUALLY SPREAD AROUND THE WORLD.

Ginger is said to stimulate gastric juices, and provide warming and soothing effects for colds and coughs.

Ginger was used in ancient times as a food preservative and to help treat digestive problems. To treatdigestive problems, Greeks would eat ginger wrapped in bread. Eventually ginger was added to

the bread dough creating that wonderful treat many around the globe love today gingerbread

Ginger was used in ancient times as a food preservative and to help treat digestive problems. To treat digestiveproblems, Greeks would eat ginger wrapped in bread. Eventually ginger was added to the bread dough creating that

wonderful treat many around the globe love today gingerbread,

Ginger tea has been recommended to alleviate nausea in chemotherapy patients primarily because its natural properties do not

interact in a negative way with other medications. It is a safe remedy for morning sickness, since it will not harm the fetus. Somestudies show ginger may also help prevent certain forms of cancer.

If each of those choices demanded us to carefully weighbroad array of possibilities before us, our brain would blogasket even before getting out the door.

Routine, and automatic reexes assure us that we did indput the cap back on the tooth paste even if we have no

conscious recollection of doing so; that we turned o theburner after making our tofu scrambleand that we locked the front door befoheading to face more important choicethose that will demand our full attentioand that ultimately will have a moreimmediate impact on our lives.

Why is it then, that in critical momentsin our lives, when faced with life-alterinchoices we often nd our ability to mathem so daunting? Our minds can spinof control coming up with the quantumrepercussion of a single act to the poinof freezing us into place, and keeping umotionless where action is required.

Fear of failure is by far one of the mostcommon hurdles, and possibly the emotion that brings uback to the high school terror of being judged and scornby our peers as we pick ourselves up after a humiliating f

WHATS THE WORSE THING THAT CAN HAPPEN?

So, you fail. Well, at least we will have a story to tell St. Pat the pearly gates. You will have learned a lesson, you whave shown yourself as the hero of your own story, and njust a bystander.

Always reach for that extra cannolo (or cupcake, or jellydoughnut). Thats all Im saying!

RITA GAGLIANOIS A CERTIFIED COACHPRACTITIONER AT THE LAVANDULA WELLNESS CENTE

BLOG: WWW.THRIVEDYNAMICS.CA,LAVANDULAWELLNESSCENTRE.COM.

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IMAGINE YOUR LIFE AS AN ALTAR,LIT WITH BEAUTIFUL CANDLES,WATCHED OVER BY REVERENT

GUIDES AND ANGELS.

Each item placed carefully on your

altar represents the lessons you havelearned and the gifts that have been

bestowed on you. Framed pictures ofyour loved ones, adorned with owerpetals, cover your altar reminding

you of the precious relationships inyour life - the loved ones who have

come and gone and have touchedyour life by their presence.

When you close your eyes, who and

what have earned a place on youraltar? Take a few moments to lovinglygaze at the bounty of blessings and

experiences that have contributed to

your journey and made you who youare.

When you live in a space of gratitude, even

the most dicult situations can be seen as ateaching and a blessing. A month ago, we lost

a friend and sta member at the studio in a caraccident.

I am grateful for the le

surrounding love and life her supassing has for given me no cbut to learn.

There have been other losses

life this past month - a studio that fell through, sta changes,

engagement ring, a broken car - that I could choose to foc

energy on and lament, but beof my yoga practice, meditatioprayers I am genuinely able to s

silver lining in these perceived lo

The sta changes give mopportunity to re-evaluate my

relationships and how I am showias a leader of this community; the my engagement diamond remind

am so lucky to have a loving ancthat this is what is truly important

And so the lessons continue...I a

so grateful to be part of this wongame called LIFE!

A PHOTO I TOOK LAST WEEK OF AN ALTAR AT SAT NAM FESTIVALWHICH I ATTENDED WITH MY MOM IN PENNSYLVANIA. FRAMED

IN THE PHOTO IS YOGI BHAJAN, FOUNDER OF KUNDALINIYOGA. THE ALTAR WAS IN HONOUR OF A MEMBER OF THEIR

COMMUNITY WHO HAD RECENTLY PASSED.

A Time To BeThankful

This morning I took a walk through the park with my Grandmother. We

were holding hands like we used to when I was a child. I felt safe anddeeply connected to her, as if we were one. We stood together, feelinghappy and admired the beauty of the green grass and the surrounding

trees that hugged the park. We breathed in the fresh air and felt thewarmth of the sunshine on our faces while we gazed upon this familiarplace. In that moment I felt at peace and in harmony. It was a perfect

moment.

Although I felt a strong connection to thisplace I realized that something was missing.

I turned to my Grandmother and said Thepark is nicer when it is full of family. She lookedinto my eyes, smiled and replied Yes it is. My

gaze returned to the park to nd that the scene

had changed. The park was now energizedby family and pets playing and having apicnic. I could hear the sound of laughter and

feel the energy of love and joy. In that moment I felt at peaceand in harmony. I felt the connection to this place deepen andstrengthen. It felt like home. It was a perfect moment.

I woke up from this dream feeling grateful and blessed that I was able to

spend that time with my Grandmother and the clarity of her message wasprofound;

There are three life lessons that pertain to harmony; Integrity, Ch

and Grace*. If you have chosen the life lessIntegrity you will be guided to the experiethat will help you align your vibration an

in harmony with your Self. If your life lessCharity, you will experience harmony with o

and you will have opportunities to feel and hothe connection you share with everyone. If

life lesson is Grace, you will learn to waharmony with all things.

This one brief dream awakened all my seand opened my heart. It gave me a moof love, peace and joy. I experienc

moment of connection and harmonywas pure. It was a perfect moment to

into my life to help me learn my life lessogave me an opportunity to experience the feeli

grace, the feeling of being in harmony with all thnature, people and spirit (my Grandmother).

It was a perfect moment.

KATHY CORBETT-KING RMT, LW FACILITATOR OF SPIRITUAPSYCHOLOGY @ BODYNSOL HEALING & IMPOWERMEN

WWW.BODYNSOL.COM*These are 3 of twelve life lessons as written and taught by Steve Rother

course Spiritual Psychology at www.lightworker.com

LIFE LESSON :Grace

THE CONNECTIONS WE SHARE WITH EACH OTHERENHANCES THE BEAUTY AND HARMONY OF THE WORLD.

KATIE MCCLELLANDOWNER, DIRECTOR-DE LA SOL YOGA

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6th Chakra: the third eye ChakraFoods like purple or blue potatoes, blackberries,

blueberries, purple grapes. However, since it is the ThirdEye, why not exercise this muscle with your food? Try an

eating meditation, essentially take a 3 minutes to eat onepiece of food, like an apple. Connect with it, focus on onlyit, smell it, feel it, essentially nourishes all the sense you can

before you even bite into it, then when you do explorethe ways in which it feel as you eat, and ways to eat it or itchew it differently, then express gratitude for the lifeforce

exchanged to you in this simple act. Technically, that appleis alive until you nish eating it, Kirlian imaging photographycan produce images of an apples magnetic eld which isproof of its lifeforce energy, the same as a living animal orhuman. So say thank you, this is what Grace Before Mealsis really all about, rub a dub, dub clean out your third eye

by giving thanks to your grub. Up next pay attention to howyou feel, how your body responds to what it is eating, youcan even use this meditation to discover what foods you

may be intolerant to.

4th Chakra: the heart Chakra greenMom always said Eat Your Greens! Broccoli, peas, kale, aspara-gus, spinach, ddleheads, chard, and pretty well all leafy greens

provide a perfect source of balance for this chakra (and manyothers). Just like love, if its good for the heart, green are good forall our chakras. Instantly we know greens are a necessary for ourdigestion to keep regular and to provide brain fueled nutrients.We spoke earlier about charging your food and water in colourprior to consumption, but what about cooking with love? Thats

why my Mom makes the best soup, she it infuses with love for me;he stirs it up from scratch because I caught a cold and she wantso me to feel better. Her intent is the key and thats why that soups so tasty, it hits the spot every time because it is made with Love!This vibration nourishes the body, but also the soul by balancing

all of the chakras. Next time, you are preparing a meal, meditateon it, pray on it, thank it, but most importantly, always season it

with Love!

7th Chakra: the Crown ChakraFood Medicine: Plums, eggplant, chokeberries, black

gs, boysenberries, purple and black grapes, can nourishthis chakra. As stated, the crown chakra is unique, more

denitively in some ways more "spirit" than "matter."Accordingly, this chakra blossoms with gratitude from anynourishment that comes from sunlight and love, you can

try sun-eating or eat in the sun!

5th Chakra: the throat ChakraSince most foods arent naturally blue,

this particular chakra is easier satised withgenerous and frequents snacks like blue

potatoes, blueberries and blue raspberries.Foods that are just full of good stuff for this

chakra, but arent blue are kelp, seaweed,fresh sh, artichokes, pineapple, leafy greens,cashews, shellsh, oysters, clams, garlic, onion,

coconut oil, brazil nuts, sesame seeds, sunowerseeds, chia seeds, turkey. Eggs are also very

good for this chakra, and you can always hardboil them and dye them blue, or any colour forany chakra. Plus you could always pull out thecrayons and draw some hearts on them too,

remember Love your Food!

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1st Chakra: the root Chakra - redRoot vegetables carry the Earths vibrations, because they grow within the Earth and thereforecontain the essence that the Root Chakra thrives off of. Root vegetables like beets, rutabaga,or parsnips can be very grounding, but any red veggies and fruits, like red berries, apples, cher-ries, pomegranates, also support the rst Chakra. Proteins like red meats or beans can also beassociated with this chakra too.

2nd Chakra: the saCral Chakra - orangeGenerally most tropical or exotic fruits, seeds and nuts, as they mimic reproductive form and thereforecarry the same vibrational resonance that a healthy sacral chakra thrives off of. Orange foods liketangerines, pumpkin, cantaloupe, persimmons, sweet potatoes, carrots. Due to its close relationship withthe kidneys and our emotions it is associated with the water element. So it is best to keep fully hydrated,

remember we breathe out one full litre of water vapour in our sleep, imagine how much you breath outwhen you are active. For this reason, daily pure water intake should at least be three litres.

3rd Chakra: the solar Plexus Chakra - yellowThis is the most commonly off balanced Chakra. If your digestive is off, there is usually a domino effect of imbalancesthat follow. To empower yourself, realize the power in choice and avoid looking outward for acceptance, avoidprocrastination, and eat yellow fruits and veggies like yellow beets, squash, golden pears, bananas, yellow plums,yellow peppers etc. With this Chakra in particular it is important to avoid any processed foods, GMOs, rened foodslike white sugar can be the digestive systems worst enemy. Complex carbs, like brown rice, spelt, rolled oats are aplus. Also physical activity it is extremely important since it tends to get things moving whether they want to or not.

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LIKE A CLOSED UP COTTAGE OVER THE WINTER SEASON,STALE AIR CAN ACCUMULATE IN ANY SPACE....

imilarly, stagnant energies can build up inside of a home or within a

persons energy system. Smudging is one method of energy clearing thatlike to use, to ensure that my energetic space is cleared of unwanted or

tagnant energies. I like to smudge myself, my home, my partner and pets,

my clients (upon request), any treatment room that I use and my massageable (before and after treatments). I rst learned how to use sage to

mudge myself, others and spaces in my Usui Reiki Level 1 Workshop. Iave felt a positive dierence in my own energy system, after having my

ura smudged and have felt more relaxed in my space, after smudging myome.

n Canadian First Nations and Indigenous North American traditions; Sage,weetgrass, Cedar and Tobacco (not cigarettes, but natural tobacco) are

onsidered to be sacred medicines that can be used for energy clearing.n South America, Paolo Santo, which means sacred stick, is traditionally

sed. It is also known as Sandalwood. Another herb that is lovely to uses Lavender or any other owers or herbs that you have or would like to

se, (such as Rose petals, etc) In many dierent international culturesnd religions, natural incenses, such as (Copal, Amber or Frankincense),

re burned in rituals, with specic intentions. Each sacred medicine hasts own specic uses and medicinal properties and can usually be burnedlone, or combined with others.

moke is generally toxic for humans to inhale. If you dont like working

with re or smoke, there are soaps, oils and sprays that you can purchase,online or in some wellness stores, which are made with the essences of

hese same clearing medicines. For example, a sage goats milk soap canbsolutely clear your aura, if you use it with that intention, in the shower.

There is also Agua De Florida, which is often used in South American

raditions for clearing and some natural medicine sprays, which smellbeautiful. They can clear heavy energy from your aura, on the spot, at any

ime, in any place, if you use them, while holding that intention.

The vibration of sound can also clear energy.A rattle or shaker, chimes, drums,didgeridoos or any instruments can be

sed, while holding the intention tolear energy. Reiki energy can clear

uras and spaces as well and anyonean learn and practice it!

do believe that multi-dimensional

beings such as God or Great Spirit,Angels, Archangels, Spirit Guides

nd Helpers, can completely clear energy

nd spaces for you or with you, whenhey are faithfully invited to do so.

Tools and rituals may not be needed

at all for energy clearing, but they doerve as a tangible way of invitingt to happen, by focusing your fullttention on what you desire

to take place.

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You can buy or make a smudge mixture. When gathering medicinesfrom nature, it is ideal to take less than one third of what is there, to a

damage to the plant. Give thanks for what you take. When you haof your materials gathered, you can hang them to dry them out. Wh

feels like the right time for you to combine the mixture, you can infuseintentions into it, about what you will be using it for.

To spread the smoke, you can use a feather or a fan, or even your own ha

have found that a feather can be very nice for smudging the aura of a pewhereas a fan can be slightly more eective in clearing larger spacesideal to receive a feather for this purpose as a gift.

If you happen to nd the perfect feather in nature, be sure to give thanit, wash it well and your hands too! You can use a shell or a reproof bo

hold the burning mixture. If you choose a metal bowl, it may becomehot, so use an oven mitt, r a small pot to hold the bowl. If smudging in

pay attention to where your smoke detectors are and dont light the directly under one. If you are smudging inside, it is a good idea to

a window, to allow the smoke (and negative energies) to leave your seasily.

When you are ready to begin, take a moment to get centered and grou

and connect with the feeling of love in your heart. You can invite dguides and helpers to assist. Light your smudge and then wait untame goes down and the smudge starts smoking. You want to swee

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of their body have them pick up their feet when you get there to go underand having them turn around when you reach the top again so that you can

go down their back.

n smudging a house, you can start at the bottom left corner of the front

door then go around the door, then house in a complete circle, being sureo pay attention to room corners, cupboards and drawers, closets and

anywhere that stagnant energy would beikely to accumulate.

While smudging you can state clear and

simple armations in your mind, suchas This space is now cleared, or Onlyoving energies may remain here You

must nd the tools and intentions thatwill work best for you! You can direct

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neighbours home). Ex. Any energies that are unwanted by my higher self,must go directly into the Earth for transmutation.

Our Earth is a sentient being who can accept and transmute both light anddark energies, but if you are going to send unwanted energies to her, be

sure to send her your energies of love and thanks as well! You could also

magine heavy energies being lifted away from your space in the smoke tobe processed by your guides and helpers.

There are many methods that can be eective in clearing energy and I

encourage you to do your own internal and external research, to nd omethods that will work best for you.

There are articles and videos online and many people that you couto speak with, who work with plants, medicines and traditional cus

Remember that much of the information that you uncover will be cofrom another humans perspective. Be selective in what you accept a

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Four minutes ago, I was cleaning up in the laundry

oom and happened to mindlessly sweep a spider out

her cozy spot, momentarily ignorant to the act

hat a broom sweeping a delicate arachnid out o her

umber could orchestrate a similar experience to an

rena zamboni tossing me of my ront lawn, onto to

my neighbor's driveway 3 doors down.

Sometimes I'm merciless with tiny insects, as many

us are, and other times... I ocus my eyes a ew

nches rom them, observe their intricate detail,

nd experience mental sparks o multidimensional

erspectives. In other words, I can't help but consider

hat a bug's reality could be just as potent and intense

s my own, regardless o me being considerably larger

han they are. I mean, OF COURSE their reality is just as

ntense as mine! To assume it isn't, is like assuming my

erception is nothing compared to what a dinosaur'swould be, just because I'm less than 1/100th the size

a dinosaur. And we know that's not true at all, as

though humans are tiny little vermin in comparison

o a Jurassic creature, the size o a creature does NOT

ways have a relation to its intelligence or ability to

erceive reality at all. There are large animals who are

xtremely smart, and even larger animals who are

ot. There are tiny animals who don't demonstrate

ecognition o patterns, and others who seem to do

o better than some university students. Alas, the size

a body or brain does not always correlate to the

ntelligence within it.

I'll coness: I've had times where I've squashed an

nsect just because I was too lazy to quarantine it and

ring it outside, and I've had times where I've made it amission to save a ruit y rom a cobweb. I've had times

where I nearly ell on my ace, balancing on a chair

with a mason jar to save a moth in the corner o my

oom, and I've had recess breaks in elementary where

set ants on re with a magniying glass. In act, I've

walked around my grandather's pool knowing that to

very insect apping in the water, or still breathing, I

was God. (I'm not a sociopath, keep reading) I knew

hat I was the only thing that could save them. And to

me, that was trippy, or lack o a better word, and at the

ame time, strangely inspiring. I remember scanning

over the water, looking over motionless, lielessinsects, like the ending scene in Titanic, trying to nd

a sign o lie. And then I spotted one tiny little guy

struggling in the water, and I mean tiny barely

larger than a ruit y. I switly lited him out o the

chlorinated H2O with a net, onto the palm o my

hand, and watched as he miraculously got his sh*t

together.

My eye was just a ew inches rom his little body.

It was only up close that I could observe the great

detail on his back, which was an almost reective

lime green. I could see his eyes. His wings were

soaked and attened against his sides. His legs were

in a tangle. He started to recuperate by shaking his

head around. He then lited the ront o his body

up with his two ront legs and began grooming

himsel. Slowly but surely, he was able to wiggle one

wing into place. Then the next. He shook himsel

of again, dragged himsel up onto all ours, and

eventually rose of the palm o my hand. As I looked

up, my eyes went out o macro-mode and I watchedas he ew of. It was like abulous cinematography.

I wished I had a camera to record it, because it

showed that undebatable intelligence, struggle,

and lust or lie is most certainly present in creatures

smaller than THE PUPIL OF MY EYE! It proved that

size is never indenitely associated to the ability to

perceive!

So, now that we have that established, back to the

spider I so violently evicted rom her comort with

my dollar-store broom.

I crouched down onto the oor and watcshe tried to get away rom the pile o dust an

litter pebbles, and I realized one leg was

broken. All her bendy appendages move

synchronistic motion except or one. It was

dragging along with the rest o them a

Spider could barely get away. I careully p

black cat hair out rom under her body. She w

struggling to crawl. Her body designs wer

She was trying to get to saety. She was inte

For the rst time since I ate a donut with egg

in it a ew months ago, I again ound my

guilty-vegan mode. The moment then arose

I had to debate whether or not to put her

her misery.

Observing and imagining the pain and s

o a orever-broken leg, and no way to x

to get one o my running shoes. Smack. S

still alive. A second time, smack. And then

just to make sure... SMACK. I could almo

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minor. You think I'm joking? I'm not. I still e

Again, look how much smaller we are comp

dinosaurs, and yet how prooundly our ab

eel emotions, desires and pain are.

Next time you see a bug crawling on you

get down on your stomach. Lay right dow

position whichever one o your eyes works

close as you can to the critter. Focus. Obse

don't realize the efect or power we have o

lie o other beings. And to think how carele

as a kid to ki ll an ant just because I could. I pblame the stress-inducing 9-to-5-labor st

o society on the act that we don't take e

time to explore perspectives. I also partially

the chemicals in our ood, water and enviro

inhibiting and numbing our ability to ta

higher consciousness to do so. And the last

piece to our perceptual negligence? Our

gratitude. As soon as you are truly grate

having a body, a mind, a beating heart, visio

lie itsel, you are more likely to be conside

such things present in other beings.

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by ERIN JANuS

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love those mornings where it is okay to lumber in bed and move little. Ind it is the greatest time for receiving insight from the dream world and

rom that empty space between night and day. It is a gateway of sorts. Agate of power from one moment of time to another; the shifting of time,imilar to the shifting of one season to another. We have been preparing

ourselves for the dark season and now it feels like it is coming upon us veryquickly. It is time to connect with ourselves in a deeper, inward way.

This morning though I woke up feeling a strong pull to go running.have not been a runner for very long so when I saw the rain I was

pprehensive at rst to move at all. I have not yet run in the rain. I actuallyused to be someone who thought those who run in the rain must be

razily obsessed. It makes me laugh now how quickly I was to developudgements about people. Now I am one of them!

While I was running there were some striking realizations I received fromhe running itself and the myriad of leaves that had fallen on the path. Be-

ng a beginner runner I have to be conscious of balancing the pull to keepunning and the need to break and walk periodically to provide my body with hydration.nitially, I resist even going, and when I do, for about 10 minutes it is extremely diculto keep going at all. My body feels tired and weak and it does not give me any immedi-te pleasure. I have to push myself. There are moments my mind is telling me I am nutsnd other times where I do not feel I can go on. Everything aches and my breathing istaggered. I remind myself to attend to the guidelines my trainer has suggested. Relax myhoulders, straighten my back, let my arms relax. Breathe through my nose. Feel my feet

moving into the earth as I step forward. Work with the earth.

Each time I attend to these suggestions I feel stronger and more balanced. I feel able tokeep going. There are denitely those times where I meet walls that feel insurmountablebut when I push myself beyond them I feel like I have passed through another gateway. Ihave pushed myself a little beyond what I thought I could do. I begin to feel dierently.feel the trees and the earths heartbeat. I feel the leaves as they fall and I feel those that

have already fallen. So many people have trodden over this path that some leaves havelready begun to transform into something beyond themselves. Their original form has

died, crumpled up and disintegrated. They have sunk back into the earth and are becom-ng part of the collective energy of the mud beneath our feet. They are no longer only aeaf. Not once did they struggle and resist. Not once did they fear their fate, the unknown

of what was yet to come. They just were. Oh to be a leaf!

In some ways we are the leaf..

we are a leaf...with consciousness.Being human, with consciousawareness I am being presentedwith many things to contemplateat this gateway; this time of lettinggo, of dropping down into darkness.To allow things to fall away and

regenerate into something new? Ican feel the doors are opening. I feeltremors of change in the horizon,yet am I prepared to wait and listenin the darkness, to move with thenatural rhythms of Life Herself, andbe with what arises? Can I walkslowly through the gates of power,

in the shadows and the starlight?

know not where I am going, I receive hints along the way and I listen. I am committed todoing the work, to following the path and honor the changes. I accept all that arises andearn how to integrate the words of wisdom passed on to me. I am willing to be with allhat is. I am willing to surrender, to allow myself to fall and become whatever I am meanto be.

Are you willing? Are you willing to be the leaf? Thats all it takes. Willingness.All we are asked is to do our best. No one is judging us except ourselves. We have it withinus. We can be here. One little step at a time. With love. One little step at a time.Blessed be your journey. into darkness.the turning of the wheel.

CRYSTAL OF THEMONTHAMBER

CHAKRACONNECTIONAmber is excellent for innework and past life work. Amassociated with the 3rd, orPlexus Chakra and sometim

2nd, or Sacral/Navel Chakra .

PRACTICAL USESIt is commonly known that a

the fossilized resin of trees. Bamber, unlike other gemstones, is warm to the touch andcontains insect fragments, it was thought to possess life. A postone for manifestation, amber is also used for healing of the pbody as well. For over 7,000 years it has been used to stthe metabolism and treat skin ailments caused by a meimbalance. It is used also in the treatment of asthma and respiratory problems. Generally wearing amber in a necklacmost eective for this ailment. Amber gives a soothing, light that is both calming and energizing at the same time. It camanifest desires and heighten intellectual abilities, clarity of thand wisdom. It cleanses its environment by drawing out neg

and relieves physical pain the same way.

MAINTENANCEDue to the softness and brittleness of amber, 2.0-2.5 on thescale, amber does requires some special care when handlinstoring. Amber jewellery should not be stored where it caninto contact and rub with metal or other jewellery, and shostored in a soft cloth.

TAROT CONNECTIONAmber is connected to the Sun card in tarot deck, representingvitality, expansion and willpower.

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WHERE TO EAT IN HAMILTON ( MORE ON OUR SITE ) VEGANKARMA CHAMEALEON (FOOD TRUCK)Ontarios rst 100% plant based animal free vegan food truck. Brings natural,

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THE GREEN SMOOTHIE BAR236 James St N, HamiltonVegan, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Western, Canadian, Take-out . A smoothies barthat also oers vegan food. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sun 7am-8pm.

THE RAW SHOP AT BODY SLIMMER256 Dundurn Street S, Hamilton

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1/4 CUP PINE NUTS

1 CUP SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE

VEGETARIAN

AFFINITY87 John St S HamiltonVegetarian restaurant oering an extensive menu that includes Asian stylemock meat dishes, combo meals, and assorted teasdrinks. All you can eat lunch and dinner buet.

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160 Centennial Parkway North, Hamilton.Small vegetarian Indian food restaurant.

BRIDGES VEGETARIAN CAFE1280 Main South West, Hamilton (at McMaster University campus)Oers a large menu with at breads, veggie burgers, and more.

VEGETARIAN - FRIENDLY/LOCAL

BREAD BAR EARTH TO TABLE258 Locke Street S, Hamilton

Serves meat, vegetarian options available. Bakery by day, pizzeria at nOers organic and locally grown produce items from its own 100-acre farmother producers. Accepts credit cards.

CANNON COFFEE CO179 Ottawa St N, HamiltonServes meat, vegetarian options available. Other dishes can be made vega

CHE BURRITO AND LOUNGE38 Hess St South, HamiltonServes meat, vegetarian options available. Mostly meat but has a tofu buthats vegan. Casual atmosphere. Cash only.

HOMEGROWN HAMILTON27 King William Street, Hamilton.Wide selection of wholesome, locally sourced organic breakfasts, lunchesdinners, including lot of vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options. Serves org

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RED CROW COFFEE ESPRESSO BAR211 James Street South, Hamilton.An independent coee bar. Proudly serving a changing variety of locallyroasted ne coees including single-origin,blends and microlot beans!

MEXICAN RESTAURANT107 James Street North, Hamilton.Authentic Mexican food made fresh with authentic products of MeEverything from Chimichanga, Burritos and Fajitas to gluten-free QuesadillaTamale dishes - vegan & vegetarian options available!

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RBG Centre and cleverly themed, decorated doors. Weekends are lledseasonal activities, musical entertainment, local school and adult choirand model train displays, and of course, a traditional Santawww.rbg.ca

GIFTS FROM THE HEART SHOPPING EVENTSunday November 10th 12 PM -3 PM

@ BodynSol ~ 382 West 5th, Hamilton ONStart your shopping early with gifts from the heart. Unique gift items, f

rae and services to try. Also try many holistic services from an array ohealers. For more details go to www.meetup.com/bodynsol

THE HEARTH OF THE WITCH -DEEPENING OUR CONNECTIONS...WITH

THE TURNING OF THE WHEELTuesday, November 5th, 201312-2 Grant Blvd Dundas, Ontario

This month we will prepare...Make a garlic/onion/honey formula to ward o thosebugs. Practice making slippery elm balls, anti-viral teas and learn how to maketinctures. Strengthen your body, build your immune system and plan for health

for your family and your self! Cost is $30.00 - herbs and supplies are included.Contact: [email protected]

THE CHRISTMAS SHOW 2013November 15th, 2013 to November 17th , 2013

Presented By: Continuum Productions Inc.The Christmas Show is the largest show of its kind in the golden horsesbringing over 100 exhibitors together under one roof. With unique giftThe Christmas Show is the perfect place to start shopping for the holidThe Show is sure to inspire the Christmas spirit in everyone with homeseminars, holiday recipe ideas, food and drink sampling, and lots of sho

Where: Careport Centre 270 Longwood Rd. S Hamilton, ON L8P 1A6Time: Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 10am-5pm Admisthe door: $10; 17 & under: Free www.thechristmasshow.ca

FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMASNOVEMBER 23RD, 2013Presented By Dundurn National Historic SiteOn the rst day of Christmas Dundurn opens its doors for FREE! We woto invite everyone to kick o the rst day of our Victorian Christmas wicostumed interpreters at Dundurn Castle for a free visit of the lavish hoAllan MacNab and his family. The Castle will be decorated by The Gard

Hamilton with cedar boughs, ribbons and dried owers. Bring your fam

share a Hamilton holiday tradition. Please bring a non-perishable foodhelp stock the Good Shepherds pantry! Time 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Ages:All Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum. Contact:905-546-2872, [email protected]/museums

HAMILTON GIFT CIRCLE1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm Mulberry St. Coeeho

A local group focused on creating and strengthening communithrough sharing gifts--material or otherwise. Gifts are given freely in belief that helping people meet their needs strengthens our communand ourselves in doing so. Meetup.com/Hamilton-Gift-Circle/

THE HARMONIOUS SOUL AND INTURELAXATION INVITE YOU TO A CELTIC

REIKI, LEVEL ONE CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP@ 382 West 5th; Hamilton, ON6-9 pm Thursday, Nov 14th - Intro to Reiki Info Session -$30.00Cost: $150.00 for a 1 day course for current Reiki Practitioners, OR $180.00 fora 2 day course for those who are completely new to Reiki. A deposit of $50 inadvance is required to reserve your seat and print your manual. Please call Care,at IntuRelaxation (289-776-8305) to reserve your spot!

AMETHYST BIOMAT SESSIONS-ON GOING! (WITH OR WITHOREFLEXOLOGY~REIKI)

Starting today until the end of 2013!382 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON (map)The Amethyst BioMat detoxies the body in a very gentle yet powerfulway. It contains more than 28 pounds of amethyst crystals which naturproduce and are superconductors of Far Infrared Rays. Contact: vanessatheharmonioussoul.ca for pricing & details.

SPIRIT MESSAGE READINGS WITH MEDIUM HALEY SHELDRAKE@ BodynSol with The Harmonious Soul, 382 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON

Saturday November 30th, 2013

The session begins with a short grounding meditation to help you relax and

open up to the energy. Spirit communicates with Haley and she writes down

the messages for you, old fashioned pen & paper style. Haley is honoured toconnect you with spirit & loved ones that have passed on.

Only 5 time slots are available, Saturday November 30th, 2013

TRANSFORMATIVE SELF HEALINGSaturday, November 30th, 2013 1:00pm until 4:00pm@ Synchro-nicities 219 Ottawa St. NorthThis is an introductory Workshop using one of the Self Healing methods calledTransforming Problems There will be a series of simple, natural healing methodsand meditations that empower adults and youth, deepening acceptance ofthemselves and compassion for others. Fee $35.00 however, no one will beturned away due to lack of funds. Please bring paper and crayons Facilitated bySheilagh Mercer, certied Transformative Mindfulness Facilitator., 905-544-5115


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264 John Street N.

Hamilton, ON L8L 4P7

289-683-6701

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LIFES NOT ABOUT FINDING BALANCE, ITS ABOUT

CREATING BALANCE

Massage Therapy, Far Inrared Heat and Oxygen

Chi - Motion Coaching Reiki, Refexology & Hot Stone Massage

Spiritual Psychology & Energy Shit Sessions

Workshops & Meet Ups

BODYNSOL PACKAGES: BUY 3 and SAVE

Massage Therapy, Energy Shit and ChiMotion sessions. 3 Half hour sessions $75

3 - One hour sessions $150

BODYNSOL HEALING: 382 WEST 5TH STREET, HAMILTON905-975-2836

WWW.BODYNSOL.COM

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