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Growing Forward

Grahani and Agni Part 2

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Ah Summer. Sun kissed rays of sunshine on my face. Tank-tops, sun dresses and sandals. Barbeques and barking dogs. Family. Fresh cut grass. The Garden. Walks by the river. Pic-

-et-songs. Making Love. Swimming outside. Kiting. Road trips. Music festivals and good friends. Danc-ing, playing. Fire in the sky sunsets.

What more can I say, summer, especially up north here, is the best time of the year. This summer I have decided to keep it light and fun by “making time” for the many things

I have always wanted to do. I love the idea of really exploring nature again and simply BEING with the earth. I am very excited to be learning how to kite board – ultimately, riding the wind! I have planned to go to some festivals just to simply relax and lis-ten to great music (vs event planning / promoting) as well as check out crafts and cultures. I am excited at the thought of making the most of summer and at the same time allow-

and... lap it up! I do hope you en-joy this edition of Liv Tru - Sum-mer Solstice E-Zine... xo Tammra

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Take a Vacation and Watch

Your Business GROW

In a recent conversation with a coaching client, he expressed frustration over work-ing 7 days a week, 14 hour days but not “getting it done”. He described many rea-sons for not completing his “homework” –

as his “top priority” for the past few weeks.

I suggested he take a vacation. What’s that? Yes, I suggested a break would help his busi-ness. Do you know you need a break? Are you spending long hours on the job, but not doing priority activities to drive your business? Can you give a long list of excuses: the economy is down; no one can do it like me; another day, another crisis...etc? In your quiet moments you berate yourself for not effectively using your time, procrastinating and resisting delegation.

Working long days without rest appears to be a badge of honor for small business owners. In one recent study, over 55% re-port not taking a vacation in 2 years. Over 70% of entrepreneurs work 50+ hours per week, over a third work over 70 hours. To what end? Martyrdom leads more often to business failure than business growth.

Taking a break leaves you refreshed and invig-orated. You will return ready to innovate and solve problems, ready to tackle the big issues which have been weighing on you. Step away from a problem and it is funny how a creative solution will suddenly present itself. A brief retreat brings balance to your life leading to higher levels of overall health and well-being.

Susan Barr

Here are a few suggestions for making breaks a part of your healthy business routine:

your calendar and schedule your top daily hab-

change your life if practiced daily? Activities like prayer, mediation, exercise, reading, fam-ily time, and hobbies are the foundation for a happy life. Committing to daily habits builds momentum towards goals for health, self-de-velopment, business and personal well-being.

2. Put technology to work for you. Find a stopwatch application on your smart-phone and use it to remind you to take a break. One solo professional recently de-scribed how she sets alerts every few hours. She walks the dogs or visits her garden to

Google search to locate videos and pictures of yoga moves you can do at your desk.

your work schedule. Turn off the phones and review your business and life goals. Then, schedule appointments dur-

your priorities and make it happen.

5. Plan a vacation. It doesn’t have to be a week in the tropics to count - a long weekend at home

with hobbies, family and friends to rejuvenate.

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6. Delegate and outsource. Doing it yourself may sound admirable but mar-

7. Hang the “Closed” sign. Set your hours of operation and stick to them. If you work in

store. If you are not taking breaks, it is not because you can’t. It is because you won’t. You nurture your customers; you nurture business leads and relationships. Make it a

Susan Barr is President of Selah Synergy and author of the upcoming book “The Power of Virtual Lever-age”. With over 25 years experience combining tech-nology and strategy for clients, Susan’s company offers a full range of coaching and consulting services as well as social media webinars for the small business.

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Growing ForwardMomma Day

My comrade Cara Hunt’s husband Stephen posted a link on facebook to the desperate suggestion we nuclear bomb the current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The spill and now the continually failing attempts to stop

government on this? If there were diamonds

can bet by now, they would have the whole thing licensed, regulated, privatized and taxed.

If we believe that the earth is one and living, it is nothing short of massive grief felt from this monumental disaster. If the earth is our

Mother, the Ocean is her skin, breath, blood and heart all at once. My sorrow is constant

-fying... now what’s planted in your garden?” As an aside, Stephen is a wonderful gardener.

The winter left me a bit melancholy. Like my surroundings, I felt a bit hollow and lacking will. Now, as life bursts forth, new buds,

growing while at the same time, letting go of sorrow. There is a miracle inside a seed, so I plant one after another, watering them with my tears. Then I wait, and I watch.

Crisis can come in many forms. It can be a man-made substance spill, an earthquake, an illness, a divorce, a death, a pregnancy ... any-thing that takes you by surprise and leaves you reeling. From the 15th century, “Crisis” is “Middle English, from Latin, from Greek kri-sis, literally, decision, from krinein to decide.”

At this place in time, the Oil Crisis demands we ask the questions: How much oil am I using? and How can I reduce my reliance?

Take a piece of paper, make two columns and answer those two questions. Grab your calendar and circle September 22, 2010. Tell yourself on this day, you will re-evaluate and see how much you have saved. This will be a lesson of our lifetime, it will serve future generations well, and help heal our Mother, if you and I both take this task seriously.

Which leads me to my garden. My partner turned the soil in my greenhouse and voila, I turned a corner (sometimes it takes a friend). Now peas, corn, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, artichokes, asparagus, edamame,

-ers, sweet peas, mallow, chrysanthemums, parsley, basil, chives, onions and others have all sprung forth. A barren wasteland, in a couple of weeks, a homestead paradise.

The Gulf disaster should be with us daily. To make a difference, we must universally and globally reduce, and then eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels, particularly oil. In any crisis, take an inventory, and then turn the corner. There are seeds, wait-ing to be planted, which, when grown, will reap rewards for body, soul and mind. Take the time, take an inventory and then Grow.

Go Forward With Courage

When you are in doubt, be still, and wait; when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage.

So long as mists envelop you, be still; be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists-- as it surely will.

Then act with courage.

Ponca Chief White Eagle

A Morning Prayer

Angels be with me as I journey into this day amongst

friends and strangers. Offer me clear sight and clear messages

about what is true for me. Amen.

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Momma Day is a Métis mother of three and caretaker of 17 warm and cold blooded beings. She was born, near to, and raised in the rocky moun-tains. Her past careers include horticulturist, peace o!cer, drug and al-cohol counselor and tarot card reader. Currently she lives at sea level on Vancouver Island and attends law school in Victoria. Her favorite things in life (next to children and all living beings) are caves, crystals and arrowheads.

SEVEN SURPRISING USES OF OIL

PANTYHOSE

LIPSTICK

CRAYONS

GUM

ASPIRIN

SOLAR PANELS

WRINKLE-RESISTANT CLOTHES

MOMMA DAY’S SUGGESTED ALTERNATE

Silk, cotton and wool alternatives existrequest if not available locally

Ask for organic or chemical-free. Veganand hemp alternatives exist ~site here

Beeswax and chemical free is essential~great site for green comparison shopping

Hands down family favourite GLEE GUMfound at local health food stores

Please talk to your naturopath. Willowbark is a powerful healer, used with care

Dispose of these properly and ask aboutpetroleum oil-free technologies

We spend most of our lives clothed, it’s vital to have HEALTHY CLOTHING.

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Ayurvedic Medicine - Grahani and Agni Dysfunctions and the Problems These Create Part 2

C. Scott RyanIn the last article we began looking at the struc-ture and function of the small intestine and its role in causing many diseases. We also introduced the concept of agni which is the body’s enzymatic sys-tem and its intimate relationship with the small intestine and other structures within the GI tract.

There are 40 main types of agni in the body which are governed by the main digestive

Jathara agni. Agni is responsible for all digestive, absorp-tive and assimilative processes that take place throughout the body whether we are talking about cellular metabolism, thyroid function,

of thoughts, or the digestive process taking place in the hollow tube which runs from our mouths to our anuses. Ayurvedically speaking nothing can have an affect on the body without the presence of agni, con-versely all diseases are due to disturbed agni.

Disturbed agni is one of the requisites in the dosha

dhatu sammurcchana janitor vyadhi. Dosha refers to the three doshas vata (air/movement), pitta kapha (water/stabilizing); dhatu refers to the seven tissues formed in serial order during the process of

bone marrow/nerve tissue, and male and fe-male reproductive tissues; and sammurcchana means an amalgamation with ama (toxins). Therefore, disease occurs when doshas and dhatus amalgamate with toxins. This amal-gamation with ama (toxins) requires that there be some disturbance of cellular agni this is called deposition or sthana samshraya

two primary agni dysfunctions which al-low the doshas to enter the cell membrane at the moment of sthana samshraya -cally manda agnican be caused by any of the three doshas and in general dhatu agni mandhya which just means some disturbance which can be char-acterized as that affected by vata or visama (ir-regular metabolism), that affected by pitta or tikshna (hyper metabolism), and that affected by kapha – manda (hypo metabolism) agni. All three doshas can cause hypofunctioning of enzymes at the gross digestive level and at the cellular level resulting in ama formation.

Therefore it is the malfunctioning of the jathara agni caused by the three doshas that later becomes improper digestion, absorp-tion and assimilation on all levels of the body, whether it be at the tissue level, the cellular level or at the nuclear level. What we don’t di-

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as beans then we have a visama agni and are prone to vata diseases such as gas, constipation, insomnia, dry rough scaly skin or dehydra-tion, arthritis, osteoporosis, fear, phobias and forgetfulness. If we have a hard time digest-ing fatty fried food we have tikshna agni and are prone to pitta diseases (because pitta is oily) such as heartburn, diarrhoea, rashes, skin dis-eases such as eczema and psoriasis, alopecia,

outwardly projected. If we have a manda agni we have a hard time digesting dairy, wheat and carbohydrates resulting in such kapha diseases as cold, congestion, cough, lymphomas, type II diabetes, hypothyroid function, obesity, adhe-

up as various coatings on the tongue usu-

spreading into the central portion. Vata-genic ama is black or brown, pitta-genic ama is yel-low or green and kapha-genic ama is white. There may also be after-food tiredness,

well as teeth marks on the outside edges of the tongue which denotes malabsorption.

Vata-genic ama and visama agni can be treated with Ajamodadi Vati or Shulahara Vati w/ warm water; pitta-genic ama and tikshna agni can be treated with Kamadudha, Kamadudha Moti Yukt or Praval Panchamrit w/ Aloe Juice or Gel; and kapha-genic ama and manda agni can be treated with Amapachak Vati or Chitrakadi Vati w/

dinner. Or take Amapachak Vati for acute ama formation, Chitrakadi Vati if it is sub-acute and Agnitundi Vati for chronic ama accumulation.

of fresh Ginger, with a squeeze of Lime juice and a pinch of Rock Salt 15 minutes both be-fore and after all meals. These formulas both kindle agni and digest ama which is the cor-nerstone of all Ayurvedic treatment protocols.

C. Scott Ryan is an Ayurvedic Practi-tioner and Yoga Instructor, as well as, a Chartered Herbalist. His articles have appeared in Parabola Magazine, Light on Ayurveda Journal (a peer reviewed Ayurvedic medical journal) and "e Yogic Way Magazine (on-line). Scott is a member of NAMA, as well as "e Yoga Association of British Columbia.

He currently lives in Golden, British Columbia, where he runs Golden Lo-tus Ayurveda, an Ayurvedic Clinic and Yoga Studio with his wife Dalia Yanai. Contact: 250- 344-8685, g ol d e n a y ur v ed a @ uni s e r v e .co m w w w . G o l d e n A y u r v e d a . c o m

Vitamin QTammra Green RHN / RNCP

Vitamin Q is most commonly known as “Coenzyme Q10” or “Co-Q 10”. Here I will be discussing a form of Co-Q 10

-plement that could possibly prevent brain damage in stroke patients, effectively re-duce stress, counteract the effects of ag-ing and improve health in cancer patients wouldn’t you consider taking it? I am happy to report that more and more people, health professionals, scientists and doctors are re-alizing the importance of supplementing with Co-Q 10 and achieving good results.

“It plays a role in ATP (energy) production in the cells and functions as an electron car-rier to cytochrome oxidase, our main respira-tory enzyme. "e heart requires high levels of Co-Q10... Ubiquinone is found in all cell membranes where it plays a role in maintain-ing membrane integrity so critical to nerve conduction and muscle integrity. Co-Q10 is also vital to the formation of elastin and collagen. Side e#ects of Co-Q10 de$ciency

include muscle wasting leading to weak-ness and severe back pain, heart failure (the heart is a muscle!), neuropathy and in-%ammation of the tendons and ligaments, o&en leading to rupture.” – Dr. Mercola

Co-Q 10 is made in the liver and after age 20, our synthesis of Co-Q 10 de-clines. Regrettably, foods contain very in-adequate levels. It has also been reported that certain pharmaceuticals designed to lower cholesterol block mevalonic acid, a precursor of Q10. A high metabolic rate, strenuous physical work and / or endur-ance may also deplete Co-Q 10 over time.

Co-Q10 may also be helpful adjunct in many therapies for: Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, Respiratory Diseases, Heart, Stroke / brain protection, Gum Dis-ease and obesity. In cases where there has been a diagnosis one would most likely need it in much larger amounts than avail-able to the public, prescribed by a Doctor.

Co-Q 10 can be taken in combination with other antioxidants such as Vitamin A, C and E as well as the mineral Selenium. Athletes would be wise to consider antioxidants as it would likely give them a competitive edge, increase recovery time and even prevent in-jury later in life, taken in adequate amounts. If you truthfully want to look at aging in the eye, you simply must know about an-

The information provided by this article is general in nature and is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace or substitute the evaluation, judgment, diagno-sis, and medical or preventative care of a physician, paediatrician, therapist and/or health care provider. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

Be magnificent. Be watchful.Be focused. Be still.

Be aware that your thoughts have the power to change your world.

~Dora Schievink (Ski-vink)

June 24th: Golden Lotus Ayurveda

C. Scott Ryan is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Instructor, as well as a Chartered Herb-alist. He was an English and Philosophy Major

completed two years. He has been studying Ayurveda and Yoga for the past twelve years . Scott is deeply committed to the principles of the traditional practice of Yoga and Ayurve-da. His articles have appeared in Parabola

peer reviewed Ayurvedic Medical Journal, he also writes Ayurvedic Columns for two on-

C. Scott Ryan is member of NAMA, as well

He is the Co-founder and Director of Gold-en Lotus Ayurveda - an Ayurvedic Clinic and Yoga Studio along with his wife Dalia Yanai.

July 1st: Finding Balance Through Earth-based Astrol-ogy – Live Readings with Bee

metaphysical arts working out of the Winds of Change metaphysical shop on 5th Street

-ticed Earth-based astrology for 25 years and uses all four elemental styles in her work.

-tional, physical, mental and spiritual bodies

a system combining 4 different decks (for the 4 elements) of oracle and tarot cards, she is a master of card divination. Her work incorporates ecstatic dance, songwriting, re-lationship work, visual art / photography and various inner disciplines all in the ser-

to live, and helping others to do the same. Blog “Spreading the Gaia Word” | Photography

July 8th: Transformational Growth Using NLP & Time Line Therapy® w/ Monika Nygaard

Monika Nygaard, MA, has a successful pri-vate practice and trains NLP Practitioners and Master Practitioners, teaches Time Line Therapy®, Hypnotherapy, and Advanced NLP Counselling Skills. She is the author of Complementary Therapies and Mental

the unconscious mind and personal develop-ment. Monika is Past President of the Cana-

Her teaching style is very experiential, infor-

Aug. 19Th: Trauma Re-covery w/ David Berceli

of Trauma Recovery Services. His focus is

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matologist (CFT) and Spiritual Director (MS).

Sept. 9Th: w/ Life Coach Leslie Adams

Leslie Adams has been coaching people her whole life. One of her greatest talents has al-ways been her ability to take large challenges and break them into manageable pieces. She also has a huge belief in people and their abilities as long as they are supported in their quests for success. Leslie was a career coun-selor for seventeen years with the Provincial Government. While working on an under-graduate degree, she completed courses in psychology, business management, career counseling, sociology and communications.

Coach Training Alliance. Leslie is committed to client centred, active engagement with ev-ery client. She believes in fostering a trustwor-thy, creative environment in which she coach-es people to realize their fullest potential.

Sept. 30Th: The Presence Process w/ Michael Brown from namaste Publishing

-fully unconscious life” as a music journalist.

During this period of his life, Michael devel-oped an acutely painful neurological condition called Horton’s Syndrome. After four years of suffering through conventional medical approaches, he embarked on a quest to inte-grate his experience through personal inquiry.

As Michael’s quest for resolution unfolded, he began entering a state of being he called “present moment awareness” - a paradigm of heightened consciousness running paral-lel to our conventional and mundane world experience. He discovered that his repeat-ed entry into this enlivened state of being, which he accomplished through ceremonial practice, plant medicines, and what he calls “consciously connected breathing,” result-ed in a decrease of his own painful condi-tion to the point of complete integration.

a methodical pathway into present mo-ment awareness with an intent to develop a practical procedure that was accessible to anyone anywhere who wanted to initi-ate this experience for themselves. This procedure is now internationally known as THE PRESENCE PROCESS.

The best six doctors anywhereAnd no one can deny it

Are sunshine, water, rest, and airExercise and diet.

These six will gladly you attendIf only you are willingYour mind they'll easeYour will they'll mend

And charge you not a shilling.

~Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields, What the River Knows, 1990

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