Seniors 101’s Helpline
Our sister site Seniors 101 has stood the test of time. It began in 2004 as basically an add on to my private home care business. My husband Roy noticed that I spent a great deal of my time answering basic questions about what products and services were available for seniors on Vancouver Island and wondered what could be done to get that information in one place that could be available to everyone. At that time web sites were still a new and for us an unknown entity. After much heading scratching and research we decided to give it a try and that was the birth of Seniors 101. When we look back...
Read MoreWhat is Past Life Regression?
Past life regression is a therapeutic technique for accessing and re-experiencing your past lives directly. A branch of hypnotherapy, past life regression therapy has grown over the last 50 years to be an important addition to the alternative healing arts as well as to mainstream psychology and psychiatry. Some people try past life regression out of curiosity simply to see who they were in a past life. For most, it’s a path of personal growth and self-awareness. Past life regression can help you: See personal relationships in a new light Energize talents and abilities from other times...
Read MoreMeditation – Gateway to Healing
I have been meditating, in some form or another, for about 45 years and I could not imagine my life without it. I set aside at least 20 minutes in the morning and again in the evening for meditation without fail. This practice gives me distance from my thoughts – the origination of most emotions – relaxation, mental clarity, an ability to focus, and, along with regular exercise and attention to diet, my good health at age 66. What is Meditation? Meditation is a process of stilling and balancing the mind. According to one medical dictionary, it is “a practice of concentrated focus upon a...
Read MoreWhy Natural Gas?
Natural gas is better for your pocketbook. There are real benefits to using natural gas for your home heating and your appliances. With the recent drop in the price of natural gas announced by Fortic BC, natural gas continues to be the most cost effective choice now and into the future. A natural gas-fueled furnace is cheaper to run because natural gas is generally less expensive than electricity. That’s true even in British Columbia where we enjoy relatively cheap hydro-electricity. Gas units are more powerful and can heat the home more quickly than electric units. Natural gas furnaces...
Read MoreYes You Can Self-Publish.
I have people asking me all the time if they think anyone would read their memoirs. The answer is a resounding, yes! If you have led a full adventurous life, travelled a lot and friends or family are constantly telling you that you should write a book, then go for it! You might consider taking a writing course or hiring a professional copy-writer if you can’t write. A copy-writer will research content for your book, be creative and also ensure sentence structure and flow. Remember not to do your own proofreading. This is separate from copy-writing and done after the manuscript is...
Read MoreWhat to Feed a Dog with Cancer?
Almost half of all dogs over 10 years of age succumb to cancer. Is there any way we can improve the lives of canine cancer victims in a natural way? Yes, there is. By feeding them a diet low in carbohydrates, high in fat, and supplemented with vitamins and herbs, we can enhance not only the quality of their lives, but sometimes the length of their lives. If your dog with cancer is going to withstand surgical treatments, chemotherapy, or even radiation, he must be strong. His immune system must also be well supported so it can fight the cancer. Not surprisingly, your dog will be better able...
Read MoreTax Free Savings Accounts
Let’s talk about Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA). The government does not give you many chances to save on taxes, this is definitely one you should be taking advantage of. You have been allowed to contribute to a tax free savings account since 2009, with varying maximum annual contribution limits. You do not have to contribute annually, or even the maximum annually, and all limits can be carried forward to future years indefinitely. TFSA contributions can be made all year, not to be confused with RRSP contributions which have to be made by the 60th day of the year to qualify for the...
Read MoreReflexology for Sleep
After looking at my website statistics, I noticed many of you are visiting my site in the middle of the night! My website CenterlineReflexology.com was getting viewed at 3am by many of you. It didn’t take me long to realize, you night owls were obviously not sleeping and perhaps not by choice. So this article is for you insomniacs and restless sleepers out there. I put together some pressure points you can do on yourself to help you get back to the land of Zzzzz’s…Let’s start with reflexology points on the foot: Sleep Routine 1) Say hello and goodnight to the nervous...
Read MoreIt Was Magical.
Our incredible Canadian women in Rio have restored my faith in what competitive sport should be. There was no chest beating or posturing, just beautiful smiles and hugs. No words were needed because the joy and the excitement in their hearts shone through. Their love was strong; there were no winners or losers; they were as one; sharing their love of...
Read MoreMy Haibun Memoir
Within my heart I always knew at some point I would write about those magical days leading up to the reunion with my daughter whom I put up for adoption shortly after her birth. Almost 20 years later the first 32 copies of Dancing Into Reunion have just arrived by courier. I am so very pleased with all aspects of this book. I am also sincerely appreciative of those who encouraged me. My first experience of venturing into publishing has been a satisfying and a rewarding one. A professionally made CD featuring three songs I have written and sung as part of my healing journey...
Read MoreGlen Eden Organic Farm
Certified Delicious! Originally from London, UK Howard and Sally Green met in Toronto where they were both working in an advertising agency. Interestingly they discovered that they shared a common interest for gardening. They left Toronto, turning their caps towards the West Coast in search of a quieter life. Soon their gardening interest took over and retirement plans of sunbathing, traveling or resting on their laurels quickly turned into a farming frenzy. The 8 ½ acre property located on Cowichan Lake Rd, was acquired in 2002 and a great amount of work and effort as well as extensive...
Read MoreOma’s Pflaumen Kuchen
Granny’s Plum Slice.This is one of my summer favourites, my Grans used to have a farm and we had an Orchard, including plum trees. Oma used to make a plum cake baked in a tray from the first batch that we pulled off of the trees, it’s the best – Oma’s baking always was. This particular sheet cake is not sickening sweet, it preserves the tartness of the plums and the dough is rather dense. You can add ground filberg nut flour to give it that special nutty touch You will need: 250gr. Unsalted butter 200gr. Sugar 2 eggs 1 lemon zested 3ml Vanilla Pure...
Read MorePerfect for afternoon tea …
A little while ago, over on Local Loves Nanaimo, I made a TON of pumpkin puree using fresh local pumpkin and decided to have a baking marathon. So far I’ve shared my pumpkin pie recipe as well as my twist on the classic roasted pumpkin seeds. Well today, I’m going to show you how to make pumpkin bread! I’ve never made pumpkin bread, or even tasted it, before this! But I had it in my mind that it was the same as banana bread, only with pumpkin. My educated guess was right! This festive autumnal loaf is super moist, with the right amount of pumpkin and spice (and everything nice!). It’s...
Read MoreEmotional Health Issues.
Emotional Instability and other health problems are caused by a combination of environmental factors: for example the increasing exposure to Electro-Magnetic-Fields (EMF)- industrialized diets – toxins – the microbial world – Votile Organic Compounds (VOC) – bacteria that are around us. The result is an inability of the cells to communicate properly, causing an imbalance in brain and body. Dr. Mercola in a conversation with Dr. Suruchi Chandra said science has found out cells are signalling then to each other that they are in danger and when the cells do not feel safe they...
Read MoreOur Vancouver Island.
Yesterday I came across a very rare and refreshing item, an article in a newspaper that made me feel happy and content. By and large the mainstream media, especially television, have become peep show galleries to other peoples misery and distress. They intrude with microphones and stupid questions when people are at their lowest, it’s amazing that reporters are not verbally and physically attached. Please read the article below, I guarantee will make you feel better. We are so fortunate to live on the Vancouver Island. ******************************************************* This...
Read MoreA Lifetime Fear…
I recently worked with a client who came to me with many questions about metaphysics and with an innate curiosity about how to connect to the spiritual and energetic worlds. One of her biggest blocks to connecting with her own intuition and psychic abilities seemed to stem from her irrational fear of priests. She shared with me that she came from a strict, Catholic upbringing and yet had no recollection of a priest ever harming her in any way. They were strict, she told me, and her upbringing as a girl and young woman was very limited as to her opportunities and expectations. Yet she...
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