February 8th 4:30pm Attraction Reiki Level 1 Welland You will receive an attunement and learn the theoretical and practical knowledge applicable to each level. There are 3 levels of Attraction Reiki available and you can pursue to any level. Cost $60 + hst. Call Debbie Boehlen, 905.714.0298 debb@bell.net. For more info visit www.indianheadmassagecanada.com March 7 Attraction Reiki Level 2 April 4 Attraction Reiki Level 3
February 29 4:30pm Money Reiki Level 1 Welland You will receive an attunement and learn the theoretical and practical knowledge applicable to each level. There are 4 levels of Money Reiki available and you can pursue to any level. Cost $80 + hst. Call Debbie Boehlen, 905.714.0298 For more info visit www.indianheadmassagecanada.com March 21 Money Reiki Level 2 April 18 Money Reiki Level 3 May 16 Money Reiki Level 4
Sunday MAR 25 Angels Awareness & Education Workshop Beacon Harbourside Inn presented by Evelyn May. Cost $95 Call Margaret Deane 905-646-4948
March 31 10AM-5PM All About You Day St Paul's Church Victoria Ave Niagara Falls Featuring natural therapies, nutrition, readings, esthetics, and more. Get sample treatments or services for just $10 ea. Free Admission (Pay only if you try or buy). Register ahead to get the session you want & get a free 2 hourparking pass! www.allaboutyoudays.com June 2 10am-5pm All About YOU Day At the Island Tamarac Island Resort on North of Owen Sound
April 14th & 15th, 2012 Spring Earth-Spirit Expo Hamburg NY Speakers and booths featuring natural and new age products and services. www.earth-spiritexpo.com
Inspiring
"If you want to keep your life interesting, make plans for the future. Know what it is that you want. Then start making steps towards achieving it" Julie Christiansen
Sun Feb 5 9-3:30PM STRESS AND HOW IT AFFECTS BODY & MIND Transitions Studio 244 Grantham Ave 2nd floor St Catharines A day of positive change presented by Dr Flavio Iammarino author, speaker, coach. $195 incl lunch. Call Carlo Turavani 905-937-1623
Healing
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC Ongiara College of Acup. 85 Jarvis St Ft Erie Acupuncture treatments by final year students supervised by qualified practitioners. Fee $20 (Quote 'student clinic") 905-380-5497 info@ongiaracollege.ca
Tuesdays, February 8-May 2 7:30-8:30PM Youthful Mobility! Namaste Yoga 10 MacTurnbull St Catharines Learn more efficient ways of moving with Feldenkrais. A series of gentle exploratory movements improves flexibility and coordination. Learn strategies for moving pain-free to enhance quality of life and encourage lasting mobility. Cost: $20 per class. Buy six--get one free. First class is half price. Register: www.fariyadoctor.com/contact-info.htm
Tuesday February 21 6:30PM DE-MYSTIFYING PROTEIN SEMINAR Friends in Fitness Women’s Club 624 Upper James/Fennell, Hamilton Presented by Dr Nance MacLeod PdH Dr of Natural Medicine. Healthy snacks provided. Cost: $5 To register call (905) 385-0820 or email friendsinfitness@bellnet.ca
On-going
DAILY MON-SAT 10-30-11-30 TAI-CHI- QI-GONG Garden of Healing 282 Linwell Rd St Catharines SAT 10:30-11:30 BEGINNERS TAI CHI TUES NIGHTS 7-8 PM THURS 2-3 P.M. Ancient form of meditative exercise used to improve and maintain good health, increase longevity, cleanse your body, restore energy, reduce stress, create inner peace. Try a complimentary class. Pay as you go $15 class or $100.00 for 8 weeks. BUY 8 Get a $25.00 CERTIFICATE 0FF YOUR NEXT SET!! Contact: gardenofhealing@cogeco.net or 905-938-8899 www.niagaragardenofhealing.com
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm or Thursdays 11am - 12pm Laugh YOURSELF Healthy Niagara NFalls Release endorphins, lift your spirits, get a cardio workout, boost your oxygen, and open to more authentic joy & spontaneity in your life. All YOU Need to Bring is a WILLINGNESS to LAUGH for NO reason & a bottle of water! Cost: $10 per session or 4/$20 Register: Carolyn Shannon 905-371-3818 http://healthylifestyledirectory.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=900d7aec5d0a9a4c64f7aca41&id=3842d65d28&e=2d2f9b25e0
Mondays 7-8pm A Course in Weight Loss study group Hamilton, On Led by Dr Nance MacLeod. Marianne Williamson's 21 Spiritual Lessons for Surrendering Your Weight Forever reflects the understanding of the intersection between spirituality and weight loss. Cost: $10 per night. Call 289-669-0015 drNancemacleod@gmail.com www.thewellnessdiva.org
Mondays 6:00PM Meditation Community Centre, 14 Anderson Lane NOTL TUESDAYS 9AM Learn practical meditations that can help you deal with challenges in your life and contribute to your well being. Elizabeth and Heidi will teach you proper techniques and meditations to practice at home. Cost: 130.00/10 sessions or $15.00 drop in. Register: Elizabeth Skronski 905-468-9054 elizabeth@coachingforwellbeing.com www.coachingforwellbeing.com
Tuesdays Yoga Classes Upstairs at Transition Studio 244 Grantham Ave St.Catharines www.transitionstudio.ca 10:00-11:30am Yoga and meditation with Chandrika in the tradition of Sri-Lanka. Contact Chandrika 905-937-2293 5:15pm -6:30pm Kyle's Yoga class facilitates internal awareness, self-healing and relaxation through a blend of styles and elements from various Yogic traditions. Drop-In $15.00, 5 Class Pass $65.00, 10 Class Pass $110.00 Contact Kyle: 905-650-7175
Tuesdays 7pm to 8:30pm Circle of LIGHT Meditation Group 809 King St E, Hamilton, On An evening of fun, expansion, connection and meditation hosted by Dr Nance MacLeod Cost $20 289-669-0015 drNanceMacleod@gmail.com www.thewellnessdiva.org
Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm Meditation Upstairs at Transitions Studio 244 Grantham Ave St.Catharines Buddhist teachings and meditation. Cost: $10.00. Drop in to register www.transitionstudio.ca
2nd Friday each month 7PM HOLISTIC ALLIANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK St Joseph’s Hospital Harlem Rd Cheektowaga NY Anyone interested in natural healing and holistic lifestyle is welcome. HAWNY has great new programs and monthly speakers, monthly newsletter, plus opportunities to connect with like-minded people. Join at nandara@roadrunner.com February - Yearly astrology report March - Master Minding April - Contemporary Shamanism with Fran Weir
Sundays 6:00pm FREE VIPASSANA MEDITATION 223 Church St St. Catharines Led by Buddhist monk Kun Li Shih. Kun trained in China and Burma. Everyone welcome! For more info contact Hilde Wheeler ah_wheeler@yahoo.ca
Practitioner Training
"Your income can only grow to the extent that you do"
Feb 4-5 8:30 am to 5 pm Indian Head Massage Course Kitchener ON 2-day course will teach you how to perform a fabulous half-hour Indian Head Massage. Certification available, no prior massage experience needed. Cost-$400.00 + hst. Discounts available -- Visit www.indianheadmassagecanada.com for details. Contact Debbie Boehlen 905.714.0298 debb@bell.net Feb 25-26 Toronto March 3-4 Oshawa Mar 31- 1 Hamilton April 14-15 London
Sunday Feb 5 9AM-5:30PM Level 1 Therapeutic Touch St Catharines ON Instructor Margaret Deane Cost $95. Call 905-646-4948
Saturday Feb 18 9AM-5:30PM Level 2 Therapeutic Touch Welland ON Instructor Margaret Deane Cost $95. Call 905-646-4948
Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 1, 2012 Level 2 THERAPEUTIC TOUCH Niagara Falls 4 Thursday evenings. Register with Doreen Sullivan 905-354-8873
Saturday Mar 3 9AM-5:30PM Level 3 Therapeutic Touch St Catharines ON Instructor Margaret Deane Cost $95. Call 905-646-4948
March 16 or May 2 4pm Axiatonal Alignment course Welland You will receive an attunement and the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to become an Axiatonal Alignment Practitioner/Teacher. Cost: $150 +hst. Call Debbie Boehlen, 905.714.0298 debb@bell.net For more info visit www.indianheadmassagecanada.com
March 17-18 8:30am to 5pm Rejuvenating Face Massage Course Welland 2-day hands on course will teach you how to perform a beautifully relaxing and uplifting 60 minute Rejuvenating Face Massage treatment. Certification available, no prior massage experience needed. Cost: $400.00 + hst. Discounts available. See www.indianheadmassagecanada.com for details. To register call Debbie Boehlen, 905.714.0298
Mondays & Tuesdays April 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 7PM NEURO-FREQUENCY HEALING training Fonthill ON First time available! Life-changing evolution in healing. New emotional healing therapy developed by Enlightened Feelings. Now recognized by Health Canada. Enhances efficacy of all types of therapies, especially counselling, hypnosis, energy healing, and animal healing. Quickly, effortlessly, effectively erases habit patterns, negative emotions, traumas. Releases self-perpetuated illness. Elevates consciousness and wellbeing. Includes both science and practicum for treatment of both people and animals. For details visit www.enlightenedfeelings.com
April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2012 7:00- 9:30 Level 3 THERAPEUTIC TOUCH Niagara Falls 4 Thursday evenings. Register with Doreen Sullivan 905-354-8873 April 21, 22, 2012 Level 2 and Level 3 review with guest presenter Mary Simpson. Register with Doreen Sullivan 905-354-8873
Health Tips
Protein--the Answer to Weight Loss?
Food is the fuel that runs your body. Certain types of fuel, such as protein, run your body optimally.
Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. Hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Your body uses it to build and repair tissues. You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. It is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
How much protein do we really need? You need a minimum of 40 grams of protein a day. Studies have shown that women over 40 years old need at least 80 grams a day. Some women have found that they feel best and lose weight when they have 100 to 125 grams of protein a day. If you are feeling fatigued all the time, have aches and pains, and you cannot seem to lose pounds, you may need more protein. To find your ideal amount you need to pay attention to your body.
What are good proteins? Fish, seafood’s, white meat (skin removed), lean beef and pork, farm fresh eggs, Greek yogurt, organic or drug free low fat diary products, hemp hearts, algae, sea vegetables, legumes, brown rice, nuts and seeds. Avoid soy protein. Soy inhibits assimilation of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, and zinc. Soy stunts growth in children, has been linked to breast cancer, negatively affects the endocrine system, and may cause pancreatic disorders and other health problems. To learn more, Google 'dangers of soy.'
Are protein shakes the answer to weight loss? Most information about protein comes from companies that sell protein supplements. They want you to buy their product. I just want to help you make informed decisions.
The main reason I like protein powders is that they are easy and fast meal replacements. Protein shakes can help you lose weight, gain extra protein, and may help you eat less, if you choose the right ones.
Choose protein shakes with the least amount of ingredients. A good protein shake is whey protein isolate (either cold cross-flow filtered or micro filtered), chocolate or raw vanilla, and a natural low calorie sweetener like Xylitol or stevia. Some may add fiber, juice powder, powdered greens and vitamins which is okay but not really needed. You can even purchase unflavored and use in smoothies. All ingredients should be natural, drug free, and/or organic.
Whey is an extremely good source of protein. It has a high biological value (BV). A high BV means that the amino acid ratio is exceptional for building muscle and that a large proportion of the protein consumed is absorbed and utilized by the body. Building muscle of course increases your metabolism which helps your body become its ideal weight and shape.
I prefer whey protein isolates over whey protein concentrates because the isolate is lower in calories, and has less lactose, fat and cholesterol. If you are lactose intolerant or you have problems with gas and bloating, then whey protein isolate may be a better option.
Vegan protein shakes are made with brown rice protein, hemp protein, pumpkin seed protein, and pea protein. I have not tried them all, but personally have found them gritty and unpalatable. They also did not shake up as smoothly as whey protein isolate.
Knowing your own nutritional type is a great start to creating the best environment for your body’s optimal health. Here is a link to Dr Mercola’s Nutritional Typing test http://healthylifestyledirectory.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=900d7aec5d0a9a4c64f7aca41&id=c77efda026&e=2d2f9b25e0
Dr Nance MacLeod-Lutchin is a Doctor of Natural Medicine in Hamilton ON. Nance is presenting a [40]seminar about protein on Tuesday Feb 21st. in Hamilton. Visit www.thewellnessdiva.org
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Inspiration
3 Simple Steps to Stress Relief • State it: Notice the signs when you are getting stressed. Awareness is necessary in order to handle stress. We live in a stressed condition so much of the time, sometimes we are not even aware of it until it becomes unmanageable or we get sick. There are two ways to notice stress early. The first is just a simple statement of observation: I am stressed at this moment. The second is to delve a little deeper and determine what is triggering the stress. I am stressed right now because I have a deadline for this project. I am not yet finished, and I’m worried that I won’t get it done on time. I suppose there is a third way as well. This is when you are plucking your eyebrows out one by one and mumbling to yourself about needing to visit the wizard.
• Rate it: How powerful is the stress? Is it merely an annoyance, or is your blood pressure off the chart? Different levels of stress require different approaches. Low stress levels may just need a moment of calm breathing, but unrelenting stress may send you to the doctor or therapist. Extreme stress can also cause you to over-react in certain situations. The dog throws up on your new carpet, the car won’t start, forcing you to be late for work. What you might be able to handle on “good” days can send you over the edge if the stressors are allowed to build up. Suddenly you are yelling at the dog, cursing the car and taking the entire day off of work rather than showing up a little late. By rating your stress, you are able to get a handle on it before it overtakes you and leaves you unbalanced.
• Obliterate it: Dispatch stress as quickly as possible. Understand these tools, practice with them until they are part of your “automatic reaction.” Have a plan of action you have practiced in advance. Then, stress won’t get to rule your day and steal your peace. Do you want to thrive or just survive? You don’t have to become a ninja warrior of stress relief, just a few simple tools and none of them involve Ninja throwing-stars. Hmmm, that gives me a branding idea, Nancy Weil – Ninja Warrior of Stress Relief.
Nancy Weil, Buffalo NY of The Laugh Academy is the author of "If Stress Doesn't Kill You Your Family Might" available on Amazon and www.thelaughacademy.com Nancy is available as a guest speaker Call 716-908-9154
Practitioner Opportunities
Time is running out to place your ad in Healthy Lifestyle Directory SPRING edition! Deadline for inclusion if Feb 15th (space permitting) See ad rates & info www.healthylifestyledirectory.com/advertising.html To reserve your space call 905-892-3813 info@healthylifestyledirectory.com
NEW! International Association of Spiritual Entrepreneurs Sign up for the e-newsletter at www.iaseconnect.com and get a copy of the free report "Top 10 Mistakes Spiritual Entrepreneurs Make and How To Avoid Them"
Exhibitor Booths Healthy Choices Holistic Wellness Show Contact Lee Pryke, Show Planner 226-218-4240 www.healthy-choices.ca Cambridge March 25 Guelph April 28
Practitioners-- Volunteer your services for annual day of beauty and wellness on Feb 14th 9AM-3PM at Niagara Native Centre at York Rd/Airport Rd in NOTL. This event benefits victims of domestic violence from all over our community. The goal is to increase the well being of victims by offering both pampering and relaxation skills. Contact Tracy Zachariah (905) 688-6484
Exhibitor Booths April 14 & 15 Spring Earth-Spirit Expo Hamburg NY Booths $300. Vendor and Speaker applications are available at www.earth-spiritexpo.com
Exhibitor Booths June 2 All About YOU Day At the Island Tamarac Island Resort on North of Owen Sound You must provide $10 sample treatments. Limited Exhibitor Spaces from $50-100 Contact to register: Carolyn 905-371-3818 http://healthylifestyledirectory.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=900d7aec5d0a9a4c64f7aca41&id=713c5c55e0&e=2d2f9b25e0
Become a WOW Gal Directory sponsor ( www.womenofworthmagazine.com ) for $25-$100 per year. Includes website visitors plus 3-4 mailings & social media notices per month
20% off VIDEO PRODUCTION from Amy Whitney of Inspirational Transformational Network. Record your seminars or lectures, create an educational video, or promote your services. Contact Amy at 289-296-0543
FREE resource! Record calls with your clients, hold teleseminars or house playback recordings of programs. freeconferencecalling.com
PROMO IDEA! Linda Sztanko has a brilliant way to fundraise or market your services to new clients and build strong and lasting relationships with clients. The cost is as low as $9.95 a month to start. Or, if you also want to make more $$ with passive (residual) income, Linda is offering a $100 rebate to all distributor accounts who sign up before the end of January. Be sure to mention Healthy Lifestyle newsletter. Learn more about "Send Out Cards". Call 905-714-0122 905.359.3204 www.sendoutcards.com
HEALTH PRACTITIONER LIABILITY INSURANCE from Lloyd’s of London through Holman Insurance in Mississauga. Covers a wide range of certified Alternative Therapists, spas, fitness and yoga instructors. Annual costs range from $130 for counselors, life coaches etc (verbal assistance without touching), to $175 for Yoga teachers (movement & exercise), and $225 for hands-on therapists such as Reiki practitioners, Reflexologists and RMT’s. Call 905-886-5630 On-line applications available at www.therapistinsurance.ca
Canadian Yoga Alliance is a National Yoga & Complementary Health Alliance for yoga instructors and alternative health professionals. Join-up costs range from $89-$99 Visit www.canadianyogicalliance.com 1-888-571-1172
Niagara Healers Web-directory Gain internet visibility and new clients with Niagara's #1 natural health website! Use Niagara Healers as your professional webpage space or link to your own website and boost your website traffic. Starting at just $60 per year. Visit www.niagarahealers.com
Holistic Website Design Hosting, design, editing, domain registration by Niagara's Alternative Health specialist. Call MediaArt 905-892-3813 mediaart@wirelessworks.ca
NETWORKING: 1ST WED. each month 11:30AM-1PM PEOPLE IN CONNECTION NIAGARA FALLS Tony Roma’s 5317 Ferry St Niagara Falls. Cost: $12.00 incl gratuity for members $17.00 for guests. Meetings incl lunch, coffee/tea, gratuity & business networking opportunities. Annual Membership $75 Visit www.peopleinconnection.com/niagara 2ND WED. each month 11:30-1PM PEOPLE IN CONNECTION ST CATHARINES Joe Feta’s Greek Village, St Catharines Meetings $12 Guests welcome $17.
MEETING OR LECTURE SPACE AVAILABLE Transitions Studio 244 Grantham Ave St Catharines. 2nd floor suitable for workshops, yoga, practitioners. Call Carlo Turavani 905-937-1623
LECTURE & WORKSHOP SPACE AVAILABLE Main floor lecture space in north end St Catharines plaza. Wheelchair accessible. FREE parking $35 per hr. Call Garden of Healing 905-938-8899 gardenofhealing@cogeco.net www.niagaragardenofhealing.com
News
Healthy Lifestyle Directory Spring 2012 debuts Feb 27-March 2. Be sure to get your copy! Want extra copies to hand out to clients or friends? Let us know! info@healthylifestyledirectory.com
Last chance to be included in Spring 2012 Healthy Lifestyle Directory! Limited space still available for Massage Therapy, Nutrition, Yoga, Inspired Living, Emotional Wellbeing, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Beauty, Hypnosis, Thermography, Animal Healing. See ad rates www.healthylifestyledirectory.com/advertising.html To reserve space call 905-892-39813 or email info@healthylifestyledirectory.com
Niagara Healers.com welcomes these qualified health professionals ... Sharlene Brewer of Pure Natural Health, Reiki Master Linda English, Reiki Master Rev. Gail Inwall, motivation coach Cyrus Mehta of Intent Consulatancies Canada
New women's club BELLA (Beautiful Exciting Loving Ladies Association) created by Dr Nance MacLeod. For info visit www.thewellnessdiva.org
NEW Frequency Healing practitioner course available from Enlightened Feelings. Recognized by Health Canada www.enlightenedfeelings.com
New book by Gloria Messenger! The book by Niagara's popular angel channeler is now available at Chapters
Artisan Market Exhibitor booths available June 3 10am-4pm Harold Black Park in Fonthill. For more info visit www.firstsundaystroll.blogspot.com
Provincial GREEN Party Convention to be held at Niagara College May 4-6 at Glendale Campus. Learn more at www.gpo.ca
FREE Stuff!
Try ‘Kangen Water’ – 30 days for FREE (no obligation) Discover the power of what Kangen Water can do for your quality of Health. Call Linda and Dan Sztanko 905.714.0122 (Home) 905.359.3204 (Cell) www.sztanko.enagicweb.com (science) www.sztanko.enagicweb.info (Eco Uses-home/pets/health)
FREE 15 minute appointment with a Naturopathic Doctor! Learn more about naturopathic medicine and have your general health concerns answered. Call Donata Girolamo ND in St Catharines at 289-241-1691 www.naturopathstcatharines.com
FREE INFORMATIVE HEALTH NEWSLETTERS available by email subscription. Sign up at www.LettheHealingBegin.ca www.naturopathstcatharines.com www.theWellnessDiva.org
FREE THERAPEUTIC TOUCH SESSIONS by student practitioners under the supervision of a qualified instructor. For information call Margaret Deane RPN 905-646-4948 margaret@tudorcreek.com 1st & 3rd TUES 7PM Woodlands St Catharines 2nd WED Rapelje Lodge St Catharines 1st & 3rd THURS 7:30PM Linhaven Home for the Aged St Catharines
SPECIAL Deals!
1/2 price services! Life Coaching, Therapeutic Touch, E.F.T., and Meditation in addition to Laughter Yoga. Your first visit is half price. Call Chantal Rouleau good2be@bell.ca www.laughteryogaofniagara.com
Tips for Organizing Your Home, Office, planning Home Routines or Downsizing From Julie Stobbe of www.MindOverClutter.com Just $2 per booklet! Julie has also created 2 concise, quick read Permacharts to help you organize & prioritize your life and a Student Survival Guide for only $9 each. Contact Julie Stobbe for a free consultation or as a speaker for your next event. 905-563-7200
Neat Stuff!
Inspirational Transformational Network features guest bloggers, inspirational topics, 'readings’ and more. Check it out! www.inspirationaltransformational.com
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