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December, 2011 Newsletter

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BENOIT & ASSOCIATES HEALTH EDUCATION  NEWSLETTER       **December, 2011**

This Newsletter was started in early December. Unfortunately my time since then has been focused with my Mother, who after 13 trying days in hospital, left her tired body Christmas Day.

 Audrea Benoit’s philopsophy was to live, laugh and love. She lived the Golden Rule, and helped many people throughout her life.

 She had a very active life right up to 87 years + because she remained drug free until 85 years old. She was a firm believer in herbs, (one of my staunchest supporters), good diet and exercise. Watching her final experiences in the hospital and with the North American Drug Ceremony, makes me more determined than ever to help people learn how to take control of their lives and their health naturally. My mother was an avid Line Dancer, teaching ‘til almost 86, so from her and our office, New Year’s Wishes for you

 Dance as if no one were watching,
Sing as if no one were listening
And live every day as if it were your last.

  For more information or help achieving your optimum health, please contact our office:

Phone:        250-748-6802

Email:        TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

Website:     www.naturalpathremedies.com

 

Benoit’s book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally
http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/natural-solutions-for-cancer-the-paw-paw-program/     Read recent addition of an interview about my book with Wise Women: http://bit.ly/twp6ly.

 

We are offering a New Year’s special on Lorene’s book, which offers excellent tips for health prevention, as well as solutions for cancer until Jan. 31st. of buy 3 get 1 free. Contact our office to take advantage of the special.

 

Education   

Our blog offers ongoing and varied health tips. Articles added since the last newsletter, with a direct link to full article by clicking on title:

Healthy Gift Giving:

Consider a gift of health anytime of the year. This offers an easy way for hassle free shopping. For Associates consider that you can buy wholesale from your own business! This was posted pre-Christmas but think of great gifts all year round.

 Brain Health, Stress and Overload

Information Fatigue Syndrome, is a new ‘Syndrome’ which many people are experiencing. Some symptoms include increased anxiety, sleeplessness, less leisure time and less enjoyment when we do take leisure due to multi-tasking, and our brain always working.

Fungus Among Us – Athlete’s Foot and Nail Fungus

Whether it is athlete’s foot, the painful, burning, blistering, and cracking under and between toes; or whether it is nail fungus on the hands or feet, there IS help naturally.

To Immunize or not to Immunize?

To Immunize, or not to Immunize? That is the question.

Rebounding: Mini-Trampoline Exercise

Jumping on a mini-trampoline or “rebounding”, as it is sometimes called, is an exercise that has all the benefits of aerobic exercise plus more.

If there is a natural health topic you would like to know more about, ask us on our blog and we will our best to answer in a timely manner.

We are connected with many professionals offering classes and conference calls great ways to learn more about your health……so let’s find out more about what’s upcoming…..

 

Brilliant Body is a CD course with 10 Power Points presented by health experts to teach you about your body, how it works, with natural supplements and tips to heal and maintain health.

To obtain or share this valuable information to empower you in your journey to health, contact our office. Entire course available for only $25 ! An invaluable investment in your health, PLUS an amazing tool to share as a business. We have a limited number available for $20.

 

Brilliant Body Dinner Classes in Duncan, Vanc. Island continue in 2012.

Thurs Jan 12th           Respiratory and Immune – dedicated to Audrea Benoit

Thurs Feb 9th             Circulatory, cardio health

Thurs Mar 15th         Hepatic, Liver and Detoxing

Thurs Apr 12th          Urinary, Bladder

Thurs May 10th         Glandular: Why Hormones SOOOO Important to Health!

Thurs June 14th         Structural: Bones, Joints, Collagen, Muscles

 Call to register. Health Class only $15 per person. Discounts and certification available.

Click here for more information

 

Free Webinar: Get Healthy, Stay Healthy: 8 Causes of Disease and the Super Trio with Lorene Benoit Wed. Jan 25th – 9 pm EST:  www2.gotomeeting.com/register/446682345

 

Cross Canada Tour by Dr. Jay Vanden Heuvel speaking on:

Energy How to Get it and How To Keep It

I heard “Dr. Jay” at Convention this October and I highly recommend him as a speaker! He has his PhD and lectures world wide. He is clear, concise and full of experience both with NSP herbs and the business.

These lectures are well worth the $10 – please let people know in any of these areas. You can register directly with NSP if a member and bring guests. If not a member, register with our office for any location.

Nanaimo          Feb 5th

Vancouver       Feb 6th

Kelowna          Feb 7th

St. Albert         Feb. 8th

Winnipeg,        Feb.9th

Toronto           Feb. 10th

 

Compass Group Assessment Classes – invite some friends for a fun way to find out what are the best supplements for you! Call office for details.

Compass Zyto is an extremely efficient, inexpensive step to excellent health.

Watch this 3 minute video : http://www.zytocompass.com/af/link.aspx?a=lbenoit

Here is what JL. had to say about the compass:

  I was blown away with the accuracy of the Zyto Compass report.

I had been diagnosed with IBS and it picked up on that as the major concern, needing UC3-J badly. Also picked up that I need cleansing, and the osteoarthritis in my knees needs some more herbs.

 

Business Coaching

There is a great need for those who wish to earn and learn, while helping others.

We offer ongoing coaching to help others start their own business. First step in Brilliant Body CD!  Locals are encouraged to stay for the last half hour of our dinner classes. Phone the office anytime for help!

 

Member Specials

 How does Membership with Nature’s Sunshine Products benefit you?

You can receive discounts from 10 – 30% on the most potent, most professionally formulated herbal, vitamin and mineral supplements in the industry since 1972.

 

What do you need to do?

  • Contact our office by email, phone or website
  • Memberships are free in most countries when you place an order.
  • Go to www.naturessunshine.com; choose your country and use sponsor

# 309344 to receive discount

 All the great education, resource centre, Fact sheets, Free webinars and conference calls with professionals, coupon book, and weekly specials.


Success Stories

Power up Your Day with a Smoothie!

What’s with all the smoothie rage? Superior nutrition can be accomplished regardless of age or sex, and the results can be noticeable within as little as two weeks!  Experience a healthier immune system, more positive outlook, greater energy and longer life expectancy. Combining healthy eating, regular exercise, pure water, fresh air and super nutritional products in a shake will make for optimal health.

For those times when you don’t feel like preparing a nutritious meal, or need an extra boost, shakes are the answer to get the nutrition your body needs, without all the calories.  A well-balanced shake provides protein for muscles, alkalinizing and oxygenating to help healthy cell repair and inhibit rampant cell growth, fibre for regular bowel movements, vitamins and minerals.

In my book The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer

p. 203 ( p.205 1st printing), a basic recipe for smoothies are given along with a description of healthful ingredients.

http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/healthy-solutions/super-foods-and-super-shakes/

 

 Political Scene

This is the first fire and explosion in B.C. which we are aware of caused by Smart Meters.  Other both BC and other areas smart meter incidents include: burnt out appliances and medical devices, damaged wiring, and property damage surrounding meters.

Numerous adverse health incidents continue to be reported, including occupants who were unaware that a radiating spy meter had been installed.

[Health – BC] Smart meters an uncontrolled experiment on public health in B.C. – Lab rats right to call for referendum by Geoff Olson – The Vancouver Courier – December 08, 2011: http://www.vancourier.com/Smart+meters+uncontrolled+experiment+public+health/5832735/story.html

 

Humour

I’ve learned…. That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. 

 

Video Pick

 An 8 minute video that may change your perspective on child birth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EQ_-irO50w

 

Yours in health,

Benoit & Associates Health Education

Here to serve you…….

Ph/Fax    250-748-6802

Email:    TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

Website: www.naturalpathremedies.com

Special on Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach To Cancer

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I have been speaking on a number of radio talk shows about my book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer. The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally
http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/natural-solutions-for-cancer-the-paw-paw-program/
Here is a link to a special for a free consultation and discount on book for another week, we offered from the Hollis Chapman show:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHkC2Ytwv_I

For a list of all past talk shows with links, please email TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com with subject: Talk Shows Past Links

 

Brilliant Body Classes and Herbal Certification

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Brilliant Body Dinner Classes

on Vancouver Island

 

Lorene Benoit BEd, MHH, CHC, CRA, CI

teaching about nutrition, diet and achieving wellness naturally

Back by popular demand – Dinner classes are full of practical health, fun and time for questions. Classes are open to everyone and anyone who would like to understand how their body works and what to do when it doesn’t. The goal is to  help you and those you care about achieve optimum health!

Location:  The White Spot Meeting room , 101 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC .

You can order dinner/snack of choice, separate bill.

Investment: Health Class only $15 per person. Discounts available:

  •      5 sessions paid in advance: $60
  •     10 sessions paid in advance:  $120
  •      Bonus: Full payment of 10 includes free gift, certification and  Zyto Compass training
  •      Replacement can attend a session if you cannot

Time:   Doors open, meal ordering 5:30, Class 6 – 7:30

                  Q&A/ business 7:30 – 8 pm  

 

Mon. Sept. 19th   

Topic:  Digestion: GERD, Reflux, ulcers & more

Thurs. Oct. 13th

Topic:  Intestinal: Cleansing, Candida, Colitis, Crohns , Celiac, Cancer

Thurs. Nov. 10th

Topic:  Immune: avoid those fall bugs, immunize naturally

Thurs. Dec. 8th

Topic:  Nervous: Stress, shingles, sleep soundly, Christmas blues

Thurs.Jan.12th

Topic:  Respiratory:  Open them up and clear them out for full breathing

———————- 2nd session starts ———————

Thurs. Feb.9th

Topic: Circulatory: Cardio, Chelation, Cholesterol, Heart, Hypertension

Thurs. Mar. 15th

Topic:  Hepatic: Liver for life! Weight, detoxification, hormonal connection and emotional outlook to name a few

Thurs. Apr. 12th

Topic:  Urinary: Incontinence, bladder infections, kidney stones, arthritis

Thurs. May 10th

Topic:  Glandular: Happy Hormones for both sexes, critical for health

Thurs. June 14th

Topic:  Structural: strong bones, supple joints, and flexibility

 

Limited space- call now to reserve: 250-748-6802

* Certification option: full payment in advance. Attendance and homework requirement; call for details.    

Annual Herbal Intensive 2011 a Success!

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Our Annual Herbal Intensive was busy and full of stewing and brewing. As we had typical West Coast winter weather, (not at all typical for July!),  picking and identifying had to fit in between sun and rain spells. Despite this we learned how to identify, harvest, store, prepare and use over 30 herbs on this 5 Acre property!

We spent the first afternoon studying the Medicine Wheel garden and opening the Intensive by inviting the energies and spirit of the four elements  to join us. We made a soothing, healing salve with plantain, comfrey, yarrow, St. John’s wort and a few other propriety secrets available to those who participate in the course; St. John’s wort oil; herbal vinegar; herbal glycerites and some down home tinctracts, an alcohol tincture, plus a variety of aromatherapy products. We poulticed, snuffed, and drank lots of medicinal herbs in decoctions and infusions, both dried and fresh.

We prepared a 30% alcohol St. John’s wort tincture, as we have so much of it in late bloom, and it is great as a tincture for a dull winter uplift, and if things don’t change, we may need it for the summer too!

Everyone raved about Alain’s organic lunches; including the “weeds” we picked for the daily salads.

This year we had veteran herbal practitioners and beginning gardeners wanting to start herb gardens, from Canada and Holland, so the discussion and sharing were informative and lively. We may see some return next year and look forward to new people too! Thanks to all who attended – go forth and spread the wonders of herbal healing and health!

 

July Health Newsletter

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We have been enjoying these sunny days preparing our herb gardens for the upcoming Medicine Wheel Workshop and Annual Herbal Intensive. Registration is open until July 14th.

For more information or for help with achieving your optimum health levels, please contact our office by phone:  250-748-6802
email: TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com Website www.naturalpathremedies.com

Articles added to our blog since the last newsletter, with direct link:

Allergies:
To help a person who has allergy problems, one must play detective. There are several body systems which may need to be addressed to solve the riddle. Determining which one or ones are the priorities can help to find quicker resolution. Every person is an individual, and although there are some herbs which will help many people most of the time, there are more severe or stubborn cases, where some sleuthing can make a difference quicker and with longer lasting benefits.

The systems that we assess for allergies are digestive, eliminative, respiratory, urinary and hepatic or liver. Our marvellous liver performs over 500 functions, so for those who are challenged with allergies, the liver is certainly one of the organs to check out. Let’s look briefly at the other systems first, by learning some of the clues as to which system is trying to tell you something. Click here to read more

Muscle Testing:
Muscle Response Testing, or MRT, is based on the principle that there is an energy field which flows around and through all things. The Chinese call this energy CHI. Like a magnet creating a magnetic field, which holds iron filings in a certain pattern, the CHI creates a field which holds the cells of our body in alignment. In muscle response testing we are checking the strength or weakness of the body’s energy field. It is a method of measuring the body’s energy balance. Click here to read more

Weight Loss and HCG:
Response to question: I have done some research and have come up with several opinions which  feel the HCG component is a placebo affect. This makes sense as anytime a person cleans up their diet, and decreases their caloric and carbohydrate intake, they will lose weight! Click here to read more

PhytoTherapy and Hormones:
Many women using synthetic hormones stopped when the Nurse’s Initiative published the negative side effects. Now more women use natural treatments to help with hormonal challenges, ranging from acne to weight gain and hot flashes.

Phytotherapy is the use of plants, either from food or herbs, for healing purposes. Phytotherapy is a wonderful alternative for hormonal balance because it works with your body to give you what you need, and has a proven track record of safety and efficacy. Click here to read more


If there is a natural health topic you would like to know more about, ask me on my website blog and I will do my best to answer.

Monthly Specials For Members

July special for new members – free Digestive Enzymes PLUS free small Chlorophyll with $75 order – if you have been thinking of it, now is the time! Call our office.

How does Membership with Nature’s Sunshine Products benefit you?

  • You can receive discounts from 10 – 40% on the most potent, most professionally formulated herbal, vitamin and mineral supplements in the industry since 1972.

What do you need to do?

  • Contact our office by email, phone or website
  • Memberships are free in most countries when you place an order.
  • Go to www.naturessunshine.com choose your country and use sponsor # 309344 to receive discount

Education

Free education, resource centre, fact sheets, webinars and professional conference calls available to all members. Canadian link is www.nsprc.ca. Call our office to get connected in other countries.
Ztyo Compass – learn what your body’s needs are: watch this 3 minute video to explain this simple, yet accurate biofeedback tool:
http://www.zytocompass.com/af/link.aspx?a=lbenoit
Assessments in group setting – fun and informative – are only $25, second time $20 – make it a party to get yours free, plus host gifts

Political Scene

If some people actually think there have been deaths from vitamins… which of course is ridiculous because the very word means “Vital Minerals”, please direct them to this one article. It is an excellent backup for those of us who find ourselves struggling to convince people… the article clearly shows that there has not been ONE proven death from natural products in the last 27 YEARS.

Compare this to the annual deaths reported by government agencies on deaths from adverse effects of drugs – in the USit is now over 160,000 per year! (Canadawould be roughly 1/10 of that figure).

http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v07n05.shtml

More than 2,000 vaccinated babies died: The cost of doing businesshttp://www.naturalnews.com/z031820_vaccinations_babies.html

Risk of infant mortality linked to more vaccines:
http://www.infowars.com/new-study-finds-direct-link-between-vaccines-and-infant-mortality/

Spiritual and Emotional

It was Tagore who said, “I slept and dreamt that life was joy.  I awoke and saw that life was service.  I acted and behold, service was joy.”

To do the thing that is yours to do today, that’s service.  As we do the thing that is ours to do today, there is joy.  We can act from that joy and live in a state of joy.

It was Charles Fillmore, the founder of the Unity religion, who on his 90th birthday wrote this affirmation:  “I spring out of bed and fairly sizzle with zeal and enthusiasm and go forth this day to do the things that ought to be done by me.”

Health Tip
Have a healthy happy summer storing up your Vit. D3 – sun is good for you in moderation. Protect yourself with clothing and shade, rather than sunscreen, especially between 10am and 2 pm.

Yours in health,
Benoit & Associates Health Education
Here to serve you……

Medicine Wheel Workshop

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Our Medicine Wheel workshop integrates the four pillars of health: physical, spiritual, mental and emotional with the four elements: air, fire, earth and water. We learn the actions of the medicinal herbs in each category and their use for healing.


Friday, July 15th 1:00 – 4:00 pm


About the Instructor: Lorene Benoit is a Health Educator with a Bachelor of Education in Biology and Physical Education. She has a Master of Holistic Health; is Certified as Herbal Consultant, Iridologist, Contact Reflex Analyst and several Body-Mind Healing modalities.

Taught at “The Sanctuary” in Glenora.
5175 Bills Road, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 6S7, Canada

Exchange: $30 – pre-register by July 12 th

Register: Benoit & Associates Health Education

250-748-6802 or TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

Solstice Wishes

Courses and Events, Herbal Wisdom

Perhaps having lived in northern BC and the Yukon for 13 years makes the Summer Solstice very special to me, so I just wanted to send blessings and wishes to enjoy the energy that this offers us.

Here’s interesting advice about the solstice that is timely:
http://spiritualnetworks.com/shamancarla/blog/summer-solstice-a-message-from-the-elders-whispering-in-the-winds/

Looking forward to a great Herbal Intensive this July 15-18th. So far we have people from BC and Holland attending! We have been very busy in food, flower and herbal gardens. Bring on the SUN!

March Health Newsletter

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BENOIT & ASSOCIATES HEALTH EDUCATION NEWSLETTER  ** March, 2011 **

For more information or for help with achieving your optimum health levels, please contact our office by phone:  250-748-6802        email: TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com Website: www.naturalpathremedies.com

Articles added since the last newsletter, with a direct link:

Thyroid Health and Radiation Protection:

http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/healthy-solutions/thyroid-and-radiation-protection/

Summer Annual Herbal Intensive:

http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/courses-events/herbal-intensive-july-15th-18th-2011/

Healthy Heart Tips:

http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/healthy-solutions/heart-health-tips/

Cancer Book 2nd printing now available!

http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/natural-solutions-for-cancer-the-paw-paw-program/

If there is a natural health topic you would like to know more about, ask via a comment on my website blog and I will do my best to answer.

We are also connected with many professionals offering classes and conference calls great ways to learn more about your health……so let’s find out more about what’s upcoming…..

Education local and worldwide – colour coded, so you can quickly browse through to see which are of interest.

Local Upcoming Dinner Classes:

Duncan

Tue Mar 22nd: Diabetes, Syndrome X

Tues Apr 19th: Parasite Cleanses for People and Pets

Wed May 18th: Women’s Health, Hormones & Happiness

Wed.June 15th: Men’s Health

Lake Cowichan – Cow Café

Wed. April 20th: Keeping Healthyfor all ages! – The 8 Causes of Disease

May  and June : TBA

** Herb Walk in Honeymoon Bay Reserve Wed. May 25th 5-7 pm; (not a dinner class)

Business Coaching – offered every month after our local Dinner Classes.

Worldwide:

Webinars on the amazing Brilliant Body Systems. If you have not watched these yet, they are well done, very informative and with the CD anyone can present professional education to friends and family anywhere!

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: April 20th, 8 pm EST

GO to link: www2.gotomeeting.com/register/885498602

Tons of professional training, including past webinars, are available free and online to all members, from past training at   http://www.nsprc.ca

Across Canada:

NSP is offering a series of lectures : Winnipeg April 12, St. Albert, AB, April 13th, Kelowna, Apr. 14th and Nanaimo, Apr. 15th,  to share “The System” of Kevin Graff,  as well as how NSP super shakes can help you gain health AND business!

Toronto: March 26th – Sylvia Rogers:  Be Prepared to Grow

Montreal:April 16th –  Dr. Kim Balas: Parasites and Allergies

Call NSP 1-800-265-9163 for details if a member.

Call our office if you are not – everyone is welcome!

Ongoing Compass Assessment Classes

An extremely efficient, inexpensive step to excellent health.  Watch this 3 minute video: http://www.zytocompass.com/af/link.aspx?a=lbenoit

Assessments in group setting – fun and informative – are only $25, second time $20 – call office for dates & locations across Canada……

Success Stories / Raising Healthy Children

One mother of three was just relating how much her children love the new natural gummies Super Hero Multi Vitamin and Minerals. She also noticed that while taking them her children were not sick like most of their friends; when they ran out they started coming down with the “bugs” – they are back on them now and feeling great again!  JS

Political Scene

Yes it is happening in Canada! Dr. Eldon Dahl, the Alberta,ND whose home was raided at gun point:

http://preventdisease.com/news/11/021511_health_freedom_teetering.shtml

The letters that people are writing to MPs, Minister of health and Harper, are starting to make a difference, but thousands more are needed to stop this government from taking away more of our natural supplements. Since 2004, only 25,900 out of 57,200 applications have received approval. This means we have already lost more than 60% of our supplements. This is costing Canadians 3 times: Health Canada’ s bureaucratic wages, increased cost to consumers, increased cost to our Health Care System.            PLEASE write a quick letter to:

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq

Minister of Health
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6 (Tel :  613-992-2848 Fax :  613-996-9764)

Write your personal story here and questions or concerns. It can be brief; their answers won’t say much, so don’t waste too much time – it is the numbers of letters that count, as each one comes from a voter!

Ask for a response, include your name and complete address

CC:     Prime Minister Right Honourable Stephen Harper

Parliament Building

Ottawa, ON   K1A 0A6

Glenda Yeates:       email:  glenda.yeates@hc-sc.gc.ca fax: 613-952-8422

NHPPA:                   email:  info@nhppa.org fax:  250-377-4990

HANS:                     email:  lorna@hans.org fax:  604-435-1561,

Your MP:               email:                                                      fax:

Your MPP:             email:                                                     fax :

MP and MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament) aka MLA:

MP:http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC

MPP: http://www.canadaspeaks.ca/resources/find-your-mpp/

It is also helpful to send letters to Editor of your local newspaper, as the media is not reporting on this! If you need suggestions or more history, visit any of these sites:

www.soscanada.net www.savenhps.com www.nhppa.org

Monthly Specials for Members

April 1st is when price increases come into effect, so take advantage of the Beat the Price Increase specials from March 25th – 29th.

How does Membership with Nature’s Sunshine Products benefit you?

You can receive discounts from 10 – 30% on the most potent, most professionally formulated herbal, vitamin and mineral supplements in the industry since 1972. Ongoing coupon book specials available with order you place direct with NSP.

Professional training available free and online to all members at   http://www.nsprc.ca

What do you need to do?

  • Contact our office by email, phone or website
  • Memberships are free in most countries when you place an order.
  • Go to www.naturessunshine.com; choose your country and use sponsor

# 309344-6 to receive discount

All the great education, resource centre, Fact sheets, webinars and conference calls with professionals are free.

Business

We are always looking for more people to train as herbal specialists. There is a great need for those who wish to earn and learn, while helping others. If you let us know your intent, we will coach you.

Spiritual and Emotional

May we all spend some time sending peace, blessings and healing to Japan, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. The catastrophes and disasters, both natural and caused by men, are truly escalating. Our very sustenance, our Mother Earth needs healing. The ravages that are happening in so many parts of the world are inviting us to look at the things that are important to us in our life.

What small steps can we take to reduce our footprint and damage to our great provider? Can our gratefulness for what we have at this time help us to send positive vibrations to those in need?

Yours in health,

Benoit & Associates Health Education

Here to serve you…….

Herbal Intensive July 15th – 18th, 2011

Courses and Events, Herbal Wisdom

Herbal Intensive: What, Why and How?

 

 

The Cowichan Valley supports a lush growth of plants that have been traditionally used for medicinal purposes, as well as for food. We will study indigenous, wild, and some cultivated botanicals with a Master Herbalist who has 30 years experience.

In this 3 1/2   day Intensive you will learn:

Ø       introduction to botanical terms

Ø       plant families and identification

Ø       medicine wheel & plant energy

Ø       drying and storage

Ø       doctrine of signatures

Ø       harvesting


 

You will also learn how to prepare and apply herbs in a practical and fun “hands on” setting:

Ø       Poultices, fomentations and compresses

Ø       Infusions,  decoctions and juices

Ø       Sweat baths, inhalations

Ø       Herbal oils and salves

Ø       Enemas and douches

Ø       Tinctures, herbal vinegars

Ø       Preparations for eyes, teeth, sinus and nose

Ø       Glycerites, syrups and more…

Someone might get a poultice applied; another a compress. Faces often contort as we taste the various decoctions!

We learn how to prepare and apply herbs in a practical and fun “hands on” setting.

Plus: 1/2 day Medicine Wheel Workshop, July 15th, 1-4 pm

Ø     Understand the 4 element model that has endured from ancient cultures around the world,

Ø     Learn to apply this to 4 pillars of health:

  • physical,
  • spiritual,
  • mental and
  • emotional.

Ø      Learn to understand  herbs and conditions

People can take Medicine Wheel Workshop  on its own, (Contact the office) and those attending the Intensive are encouraged to arrive early and participate in the Medicine Wheel workshop.

One trained practitioner from Calgary, Alberta wrote this in her evaluation:
“I learned to identify herbs out in the field, herbs which I have used with people for many years but never knew what they looked like.  It was great to see them in their natural habitat.  It helped me get to know them better as living beings! ”
Monica H.  Calgary, AB.

 

Join us to experience the healing powers we have been provided with by getting in touch with herbs. Feel the peace of nature seep into your cells, guided by one of Canada’s leading herbal experts,  Master Herbalist and Healer of over 30 years.

On beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia – build a holiday of your lifetime around this event! Please contact our office for posters with details.

 

You will keep a minimum of three herbal products you help make.

 

Date: Friday-Monday, July 15th– 18th, 2011

Investment: $475 includes: ½ day Medicine Wheel Workshop Fri, plus 3 full days Sat, Sun, Mon, all supplies, samples, and organic lunches.

Early Bird Discount for payment received by June 15th: save $100!

 

Registration closes July 7th $50 of registration fee is a non-refundable deposit

 

About the Instructor: Lorene Benoit is a Health Educator with a Bachelor of Education in Biology and Physical Education. She has a Master of Holistic Health; is Certified as Herbal Consultant, Iridologist, Contact Reflex Analyst and several Body-Mind Healing modalities.  She has engendered nutrition, lifestyle management and natural therapies for more than 30 years. Her passion is empowering people through down to earth education of   their own bodies, herbs and health on all levels.  In her vision to help people move towards optimum health, she offers consultations in her Vancouver Island office, writes and travels extensively to lecture and teach. This annual intensive is a favourite, where all the connections of healing come together in nature!

 

Location: These courses are being taught on 5 wild and cultivated acres within the temperate rain forest, and riparian (riverside) habitat of the Cowichan River, Vancouver Island.

5175 Bills Road, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 6S7, Canada

 

Payment:    Money order can be mailed to Lorene Benoit at above address.

 

A list of local accommodations, B&Bs, or camping options & other activities available to help you stay and enjoy the Cowichan Valley paradise!

 

Register: Health Education, 250-748-6802 ;

email: TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

 

 


January Newsletter

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BENOIT & ASSOCIATES HEALTH EDUCATION NEWSLETTER

** January**

To view this newsletter in a PDF please click link:  Jan 2011 Newsletter

For more information or for help with achieving your optimum health levels, please contact our office by phone:  250-748-6802    email: takethenaturalpath@gmail.com

Our blog offers ongoing health tips. Articles added since the last newsletter, so just scroll down:

The December Newsletter was added very late (a Christmas oversight).

  • great list of healthy gifts to give throughout the year,
  • success stories about Candida Clear, Silver, and info on Omegas,

Cancer and the Natural Approach:

We have added a separate page for Lorene’s newly released book to help everyone understand, deal with and prevent Cancer from a natural approach. It is located at the top of my blog beside ‘Home’ and  ‘Welcome and Contact Info’

http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/natural-solutions-for-cancer-the-paw-paw-program/

If there is a natural health topic you would like to know more about, ask me with a  comment on my website blog and I will do my best to answer.

We are also connected with many professionals offering classes and conference calls great ways to learn more about your health……so let’s find out more about what’s upcoming…..

Monthly Specials for Members

If you are not a member, it is easy – see below how to and why you may want to do this!

 

Coupon Book Savings:

A new coupon book came out end of October. If you have not received this from NSP, please ask for one with next order. It will be included anytime you are renewing your annual membership. I have some extras in stock for local members – ask and you shall receive.

 

SPECIAL: For Jan and Feb., ALL orders to BC will be delivered air express and for the same fee as ground shipping!
Let’s order more and they might realize we deserve this service!!

 

How does Membership with Nature’s Sunshine Products benefit you?

 

You can receive discounts from 10 – 40% on the most potent, most professionally formulated herbal, vitamin and mineral supplements in the industry since 1972.

 

What do you need to do?

  • Contact our office by email, phone or website
  • Memberships are free in most countries when you place an order.
  • Go to www.naturessunshine.com; choose your country and use sponsor# 309344-6 to receive discount

 

All the great education, resource centre, Fact sheets, webinars and conference calls with professionals are free. A resource centre, with recorded education is available to all members at www.nsprc.ca

 

Education – this month these are all local, but NSP will keep you updated on free conference calls available worldwide via their Update and Educate – ask to get on this VIP list if you aren’t.

 

Cycle charting is fun!

The natural, safe and effective (98%) way is best when the four commonsense guidelines of the Billings Ovulation Method ™ of natural family planning are applied.

Instruction will be offered every Monday evening starting January 10th, at the Silverbridge Travelodge, Duncan.   Minimal cost of $20.00 (students $10.00)  includes materials and follow ups until  autonomy is reached   All women have a right to know what is normal to expect in their reproductive cycles.   Please register by contacting Sue,  Billings Centre of Fertility Education (WOOMB Int.) infobillings@shaw.ca or ph: 250 709 9081        web: www.billingsmethod.com

 

 

Ongoing Compass Assessment Classes

Come to find out an extremely efficient, inexpensive step to excellent health.  Watch this 3 minute video : http://www.zytocompass.com/af/link.aspx?a=lbenoit

Assessments in group setting – fun and informative – are only $25, second time $20 – call office for dates & locations

 

Local  Dinner Classes in Duncan, Vancouver Island started Jan. 18th

Tue Jan 18th Cancer Natural Approach – class was full – register for next class:

Wed Feb 23rd Heart and Cardio Health at White Spot Team Room

Tue  Mar 22nd Diabetes, Syndrome X at Travelodge Silver Bridge Fireside Rm

Tues Apr 19th Parasite Cleanses for People and Pets

Wed  May 18th Women’s Health, Hormones & Happiness

Tue June 14th Men’s Health

Call to register. Prepaid is only $10/ $15 at the door.

 

 Success Stories & Product Education

Solstic Slim and Weight Loss

People who participated in a study using Solstic Slim, the huckleberry flavoured energy and weight loss drink, lost 12 – 25 pounds in 8 weeks! The average loss was 14-16 pounds.

Taking Solstic Slim between meals after breakfast, lunch and dinner decreased appetite and especially snack cravings. This is primarily due to the action of the Carraluma fibrilata, which helps to decrease appetite. It also contains powerful anti-oxidants such as Red Grape, Green Tea (decaffeinated), and Damiana. For those who are sensitive to caffeine, the evening drink should not be taken too late, as it contains natural Yerba Mate.

To help with weight loss it is, find an evening activity that does not involve eating for at least 2 hours before bedtime. Evening is the time when many people consume calories they will not burn during the night, which means they will convert these calories to fat.  So that piece of toast as a bedtime snack has to go!

Another advantage of not eating after dinner is that if you take one scoop of Collatrim Plus before bed, on an empty stomach, you will tone muscles and lose while you snooze! Many people also find that Collatrim does help them sleep more soundly. This powder’s citrus taste is a pleasant improvement over the liquid. If you don’t like that, then capsules are also available.

Of course, for any successful weight loss program, it is critical to make healthy dietary changes, exercise, drink water, and have a support group.  Contact our office if you would like assistance with this.

The recent Nature’s News also has excellent Weight Loss Tips. If you did not get yours from NSP, ask them to send one with next order, or to email it to you.

 

Nature’s Fresh Enzyme

This enzyme product used as a poultice on damaged/dehydrated disks, is absorbed through the skin and helps bring life giving enzymes into the damaged disk to help repair it and helps rehydrate it. Have them increase water intake 3 fold and you will be amazed at the results.

Other Uses of Nature’s Fresh Enzyme spray:

  • Use Nature’s Fresh as an underarm deodorant. Spray directly on after bath or shower and throughout the day or night as needed. It really does work and is much safer than commercial deodorants that contain chemical or the crystals that can clog pores.
  • Contact Lenses – Use a couple of drops in pure water and rinse thoroughly
  • Acne – Use daily as a cleanser/toner
  • Arthritis – spray on inflamed joints and areas with pain
  • Back pain/sore stiff muscles – spray on topically and also 1 tsp 2x daily internally
  • Insect bites – relieves swelling and itching
  • Cough/sore throats – spray in the back of the throat area
  • Nail fungus – soak daily
  • Infected cuts/scrapes – spray on topically
  • Fibromyalgia – internally 2 tsp per day and topically on areas of concern
  • Sinus infection/inflammation – use in a nose spray bottle diluted 50% with pure water or Colloidal Silver
  • Sunburn- spray on topically to relieve pain
  • Teeth/gums – use as a mouth rinse for bleeding gums, infection or abscesses
  • Spider veins – spray on topically twice daily

 

Political Scene – lots going on right now!

Your Health freedom is being severely threatened yet again. Please start writing letters to all health officials and your MP. Information on the following websites can help you realize that Canadians are in a position to really lose the majority of products that have not received NPNs – Natural Product Numbers. In 5 years of applying, the govt. has chosen to grant less than 15,000 out of more than 60,000 applications – 2 of the most absurd are Parsley (yes, parsley!) and Vit D3 in amounts greater than 1000 IU, when all research is showing we need up to 10,000 in winter months.

There is no logic, especially when death from drugs is reaching over 120,000 per year!  They are requiring supplements to have more stringent “proof”while they fast track dangerous prescriptions. It does not take rocket science to figure out that the pharmaceutical giants are controlling the politicians and Canadians need to take a stand now. I have a separate email going out with all addresses. Please take action., if you freedom of choice for safe natural products.

Ongoing free conference calls will be happening every Sunday evening 6:30 PST.  Call:  1-213-289-0500                     Access code # 5236500

See these websites for more information:

http://www.charterofhealthfreedom.org/index.php?/national-petition

www.soscanada.net

Send letters, hand written are best, with your personal story of why you want natural supplements. No postage necessary. Typed is OK; fax is OK. Email is too easy to delete. Contact me or the website above to get copies of petition to start the ball rolling for a Charter of Rights for Health Freedom.

Deputy Minister of Health

Health Canada
Parliament Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Tel:  613 – 952-8422   or   957-0212
Fax: 613 – 954-5989   or   952-8422

Prime Minister 
Parliament Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Tel:  613-992-4211 and 403-253-7990
Fax: 613-941-6900 and 403-253-8203

 
Your local MP
House of Commons
Parliament Building
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6

Or Phone:  Health Canada 1-866-225-0709

 

 WEAPONS OF MASS SEDUCTION

IT ONLY TOOK THE DRUG DEALERS A SCANT FEW YEARS TO SUCCEED IN THE SCHEME TO MARKET DRUGS TO HEALTHY PEOPLE

http://www.ahrp.org/infomail/05/09/12a.php

 

Humour

Only a Canadian can truly appreciate this!

A woman from Vancouver, who was a tree hugger and anti-hunter, purchased acres of timberland near Lake Cowichan, Vancouver Island. There was a huge tree on one of the highest points in the tract. She wanted to view the natural splendour of her land, so she climbed the tree. As she neared the top, she encountered an endangered spotted owl. It attacked her! In her haste to escape, the woman slid down the tree to the ground.

The ensuing fall incurred several splinters of wood in her pubic area.  In considerable pain, she hurried to the nearest doctor, 35 minutes away in Duncan.  She told him she was an environmentalist and anti-hunter and how she came to receive all of the splinters. The doctor listened to her story with great patience. He then told her to go into the examining room and he would see if he could help. The impatient patient sat, and sat, and waited for three hours before the doctor reappeared. The angry woman demanded, ‘What took you so long?’

He smiled and said, ‘Well, I had to get permits from Environment Canada, BC Forest Service and Worksafe BC before I could remove old-growth timber from a recreational area. I’m sorry, but they turned me down.’

OH CANADA!

 

Video Pick of the Month:

The Meatrix is a four-minute spoof on the popular film The Matrix with empowering information on genetically modified foods.

http://www.personalgrowthcourses.net/video/meatrix_factory_farming

 

Business

We are always looking for more people to train as herbal specialists. There is a great need for those who wish to earn and learn, while helping others.

The world of business is changing, and so must you. But get this… it no longer has to be difficult! Shift your struggling business into one of ease, abundance, and rewarding service by simply aligning and managing your energy, and transforming your selling into serving. When your spiritual principles to serve others are in alignment, this will ensure you WILL have a thriving business in 2011.

Inspirational:

2 ½ minute video or just read this part of the poem.

 

http://www.danceintherainmovie.com/miami?cm_mmc=MIAMI-_-NL-_-07.24.2010-_-DITRmov

 

Learning to Dance in the Rain

“Life’s not about waiting for the storms to pass…
It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”   –  Vivian Greene

Truly understanding that the power of gratitude
can change your life forever!!

For indeed.  There IS a time for every purpose under Heaven.
each season brings its own unique blessings . . .

. . . AND I GIVE THANKS!

 

Raising Healthy Children

Did you know that children need 60 – 90 minutes daily of vigorous exercise for top physical health? Yes, that’s more than adults! This means less time on computers and TV.

For optimum mental health and clear thinking, they need a daily supply of vitamins, minerals, essential oils, besides quality protein and low glycemic carbs. None of this is in fast food.

Children are loving our new Super Heroes Multi Vits. and Mins. Natural super powered gummy bears!!

Yours in health, Benoit & Associates    Health Education        Here to serve you…….