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Herbal Intensive July 29- August 1st, 2016

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Some of the herbs - can you name them?
Some of the herbs – can you name them?

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. Join us to  study indigenous, wild, and  cultivated botanical with a Master Herbalist who has more than 35 years experience.

Friday, July 29th  – Monday August  1st, 2016

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

Ø       introduction to botanical terms

Ø       identification of common weeds & cultivated herbs

Ø       harvesting, drying and storage

Ø       doctrine of signatures

Ø       medicine wheel & plant energy

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.

Includes: 1/2 day Medicine Wheel Workshop, July 29th, 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
  • emotional

Ø      Learn to understand  herbal properties and actions

You can take Medicine Wheel Workshop on its own for $50, (contact our office). This is included for those attending the Intensive.

 

What past participants have to say:

“When is your next Intensive? I know some people who want to take this course. I loved it and learned so much, as well as feeling refreshed before heading back to my busy life and health business.” 
Cheryn Donaldson McInnis, Specialized Instructor & Practitioner SIP and Kinisiology, Vancouver, BC

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 Hirai, Herbal & Homeopathic Consultant,  Calgary, AB.

“I was one of the lucky participants, and it was so worth the time and cost. The setting was lovely, the other participants were generous in sharing their own experiences, the food was delicious, and the learning was boundless! Lorene is a born teacher, and the breadth of her expertise is amazing to me. This was just the workshop I needed to get me started in my own learning about herbs. Thank you!” 
Miriam S. Duncan, BC

“I can only encourage everyone to attend this inspiring & educational event. Once you embark on this opportunity to identify, smell, and work with a wide variety of herbs you will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the healing powers herbs have to offer. The medicine wheel and other teachings on all pillars of health will bring you closer to nature and discovering your true inner self – reminding you the importance of incorporating all aspects of life into your daily living to achieve well-being. Take advantage of this event held in a beautiful paradise – only a walk away from a crystal clear river, taught by a very knowledgeable and successful instructor & provided with delicious meals fresh from the garden!  ”           
Monica Franey, BSc RN, Annapolis Valley, NS

More comments can be read on the Herbal Intensive 2012 , when I had time to post them.    

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.

 

Investment: $350  paid by July 20th & save $100 

                     $450 after July 20th 

Includes: ½ day Medicine Wheel Workshop Fri,  3  full days Sat. Sun. Mon, all supplies, samples, and organic lunches.

Medicine Wheel workshop only $50

Registration closes July 25th   $50 of registration fee is non-refundable

 

About the Instructor: Lorene Benoit is a Health Educator with a Bachelor of Education in Biology and Physical Education. She has a Masters of Holistic Health; Certifications 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, and promote her book: The Paw Paw Program, a natural approach to cancer and health optimization.  This annual intensive is a favourite, where all the connections of healing come together in nature!  

This course is on 5 wild and cultivated acres within the temperate rain forest of Vancouver Island, registered as a Conservation Steward of the Cowichan Community Land Trust, with over 300 plant species!

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

Register by phone: 250 748-6802  or

by email: Lorene@NaturalPathRemedies.com or                                                         TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

 

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

May, 2013 Natural Health News

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HEALTH EDUCATION NEWSLETTER

May, 2013

For information to help you achieve optimum health, please contact our office; all contact information at end of newsletter.

Lorene Benoit’s book contains lifestyle tips for optimum health, as well as specifics for Cancer: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally

2nd Edition released mid-May! Includes excellent tips for health prevention, as well as solutions for cancer. Ongoing special for books, Buy 3 get 1 free. Contact our office.

 

Education   

Upcoming Courses:

Dr. McLaughlin on Paw Paw Tour

Dr. McLaughlin, Professor Emeritus, Purdue University, Paw Paw Cancer Researcher    

His most important work lies in his contributions to our understanding the anti-tumor properties found in the Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) tree. He has published over 342 scientific papers and made over 300 scientific presentations.  He is presenting in 7 Canadian locations in June. Please see the above link for locations and contact our office to register.

Herbal Intensive July 26 – 29, 2013

Join us this summer for an unforgettable learning and empowering experience!

 Educational articles entered on our blog since last newsletter:

How Old Are You? Because your cells are constantly regenerating the average age of your body may be between 7 and 10 years old! You’re younger than you think and with proper nutrition, assimilation and elimination you can get younger!

Multiple Sclerosis Article includes some very basic recommendations which have helped many dealing with this condition.

Are Herbs Safe to Use During Pregnancy?

Q & A: and Success with Psoriasis

Canker Sores and ulcers in mouth and throat

What can be done to prevent and heal canker sores?

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

 

Medical

All you ever wanted to know about your poop and pee: (and then some!)
An informative pictograph on understanding your health via what you excrete:
http://www.naturessunshine.com/blog/post/best-poo-infographics.aspx

Drug company sales reps rarely provide even minimal safety information about the pills they’re promoting, even when the medicines carry “black box” warnings, the gravest of all drug alerts, a University British Columbia Canadian-led international study suggests.

http://www.canada.com/health/Drug+company+sales+reps+aren+telling+doctors+truth/8222511/story.html

 

Specials

Canadian Campaign Special: until May 31st  – 10 % off or buy 3 get 1 free on:

  • Liver & Digestion

Milk Thistle has a long tradition for liver and gall bladder health. NSP Milk Thistle is an extract standardized to 80% silymarin, which is the active ingredient. It is also time released, which enables your body to absorb it more effectively and receive sustained benefits over a period of time.

 

HOW IS YOUR LIVER? Take the 10 point health quiz. On p. 3 & 4 of the Spring Campaign brochure. Pg. 5 also contains excellent information on Omega 3’s . Many people have enjoyed the benefits of Super Oil for more than 20 years, for nervous, structural and hormonal system health.

  • Female Health Concerns:

Menopause? Hot Flashes? be gone with FE – Flash Ease. Help this transition period of your life to go more smoothly by supporting your Adrenals.  For menstrual irregularities, cramps consider Women’s Formula – time tested and proven!

  • Cellular & Immune Health – Several of the products that are an integral part of

the Paw Paw Program for all renegade cell growth are on sale. The 2nd Edition of Lorene’s book will be ready by mid May: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally

Any of the specials can be ordered by calling our office 250-748-6802 to help you locate a local Herb Specialist. If you are a member call NSP at your country’s toll free number. For all the specials, go to Nature’s Sunshine Canada website home page.

 

How does Membership Benefit You?

Click here to find out how  NSP Membership benefits 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.

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

Canadian members can access recorded sessions at:                                NSP resource Centre

Non-members can access webinars on the US website.  Go to www.nspwebinars.com to view webinars in our archive and won’t be required to log-in.

 

Success Stories

This person has seen tremendous improvement with Psoriasis via cleansing.

Q & A: and Success with Psoriasis

We also have another client, using SEACRET Salt and Oil Scrub and Body Butter. Her read itching and pain decreased within 3 days. The Seacret dead sea minerals are very healing!

We encourage you to share your stories with others on our website or via email. Success stories can be read at:http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/category/success-stories/

 

Political Scene

A shift in universal consciousness occurred in 2012 that woke many people up with a jolt. We became acutely aware of the difference between our conditioning and our true natures. We realize we don’t have to be afraid of each other and that, left to our own devices, Humans are wonderful love-seeking Beings. We are awake to the nature of our social and economic structures…….. and becoming more aware.

$9.84 trillion is in the hands of a mere 92,000 individuals. In other words, 0.001% of the population holds more than the Gross Domestic Product of every country except the EU and the US. The world’s richest people have taken advantage of cross-border tax laws in order to put away a shocking $20.31 trillion in offshore banks.

More people are realizing the inequities and making a change. The following is not easy reading, but for the open mind, it can help us be ready to reclaim our right to BE!

http://wakeup-world.com/2013/02/18/all-corporations-banks-and-governments-lawfully-foreclosed-by-oppt/

 

And some people make changes in small ways that make a BIG difference, as this 10 minute TED talk shows guerilla gardening. Thanks to Tracey of Cowichan Friends and Eye Opener Education Films for their great sharing!

 

Humour

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Business    

Business Coaching and Brilliant Body

We offer ongoing coaching to help others start their own Natural Health business using the Brilliant Body CD’s!  The package includes 10 Power Points, covering ten systems of the body: Digestive, Hepatic, Intestinal, Circulatory, Immune, Nervous, Respiratory, Urinary, Glandular and Structural, plus all the tools to educate yourself and others on how your body works – all this for only $25.

Now we are also helping people who want to start a business in the SEACRET  Dead Sea Mineral skin care business. Based on the results we have seen, people love this product and love sharing it with others. This is any easy business to help anyone willing  to earn several hundred dollars easily per month – part time – and have fun doing it!

Phone the office anytime for help!

Serving you in health,

Benoit & Associates Health Education

Ph/Fax    250-748-6802                  Email:    TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

Website: www.NaturalPathRemedies.com

Are Herbs Safe to Use During Pregnancy?

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This relates to a question I received about a pregnant woman being able to use herbs for sluggish bowels, aka constipation. I have added information to include the larger question of using herbs in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Health Protection Branch Canada makes herbal companies put warnings on many herbal  labels, in fact on just about any formula that has any herb with any hormonal effect.  This encompasses a great deal of herbs, as Health Canada, doctors, and the medical industry do not understand the difference between hormones (made only by animals) and phyto hormones (found in plants). So anything they perceive to be of a hormonal nature is generally black listed for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

This is a shame, because for almost any challenge someone may experience during pregnancy, a herbal option will be far safer than any chemical drug , whether prescription or over the counter.  You can read  how adverse drug reactions have tripled between 1995 and 2005 making them the fourth leading cause of death in the North America, in a previous blog, North American Health or Sickness?

For one of the most effective herbal laxatives, LBS, or LB the liquid form, there is no warning.  Even if there was, I would still take this over any chemical based laxative because I know it works, plus I know it has several thousand years of historical safety.  I also understand how the health monopoly works, and who Health Protection Branch is protecting. Definitively NOT the public.

I have studied health full time for more than 35 years, and specifically herbs.  I know from experience of helping 10’s of thousands of people that herbs are about 160,000 times safer than any drug – prescription OR over the counter. This figure comes from  FDA statistics: 160,000 people die ANNUALLY from legal, approved drug use – not street drugs – zero die from herb use, even when not always taken as directed.

Any herbal combination that has buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula) bark, or wild yam
(Dioscorea villosa) root, or about 1000 other herbs may carry a warning – I don’t care – when from a trusted, quality controlled herbal source like NSP,  used wisely, they are safe.

Compare this info on LB-X , another safe effective herbal laxative to a one of the “safer” medical alternatives, Senokot, a drug most commonly recommended by doctors:

LB-X Herbal Combination Intestinal System #1227-4 (100)
This laxative formula has been designed to enhance intestinal functions, a frequent need in our Western society. This combination contains dietary fibre (gives bulk to the stools), iron (digestion and elimination), manganese (for every gland), silica (mineral alterative), and riboflavin (essential to the production of enzymes).

 Senokot:     http://www.drugs.com/sfx/senokot-side-effects.html

“Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking senna (the active ingredient contained in Senokot) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your healthcare provider at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • severe stomach pain, severe diarrhea, watery diarrhea;
  • weight loss;
  • worsening constipation after you stop taking senna;
  • enlargement of your fingers and toes;
  • low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling); or
  • nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects of senna may include:

  • stomach cramps, bloating, gas, mild diarrhea;
  • numbness or tingly feeling;
  • joint pain; or
  • discolored urine.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other healthcare provider about any unusual or bothersome side effect.”

Some herbal formulas DO contain senna (not a chemical form of it), but as they are properly combined and formulated, I have never had a negative experience with anyone. However, senna is NOT used in LB-X or LBS or LB because of the possibility.

More warnings, from another site on this pharmaceutical alternative, Senokot: this link is no longer working, but side effects copied from that site are below:

“Do not use laxative products (Senekot) when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting is present unless directed by a physician. If you have noticed a sudden change in bowel movements that persists over a period of two weeks, consult a physician before using a laxative. Do not use Laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so by a doctor. Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative may indicate a serious condition; discontinue use and consult your physician. If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using these products. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Keep out of children’s reach.”

Yet people take these daily! A huge seller.

Many people, who need assistance to have a minimum of 1 bowel movement per day, have used LBS, LB or LB-X for more than 30 years, with NO problems. Generally with herbal laxatives, the longer you take them, the less you need – a true sign that the condition is improving. With drugs, the opposite usually occurs.

Despite all this information, people still have to make their own choices. Using herbs that have a proven history of roughly 5000 years, or synthetic drugs full of known side effects, or being constipated and internally polluting the bloodstream.

Just like the drugs, seek the advice of a health professional before using these products – but if you are concerned about your health, seek a person with a knowledge in natural remedies! Trust the experience of millennium of traditional use.

A previous article on Having Healthy Babies will give you some good ideas on addressing other issues of conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding naturally.

Cheers to healthy Moms and healthy children !

Contact our office if you would like more information or to set up a wholesale account from our herbal supplier, delivered to your home. 250-748-6802, or email TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

 

 

Natural Health Courses Vancouver Island

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Local Education 2013

 

Home Herbal First Aid

Learn to understand and feel confident in the uses of herbal first aid treatments. We will learn remedies for common colds, flu, cuts, burns, fever, diarrhea, cramps, and more. Will look at sources and costs to prepare your own herbal first aid kit.

Tues. Jan. 15th – 7 pm.   Register with Island Savings Centre: 250-748-PLAY

 

Chinese Herbal Constitutional Formulas and                        Five Element Theory

This course will cover:

  • Basic philosophy, yin & yang, constitutional nature
  • 5 element theory and practical: what is your constitution
  •  4 extra constitutions
  • 16 Chinese herb formulas and how they can help balance  your life on the physical, mental and emotional levels
  • Each participant will complete a questionnaire for personal evaluation and time for questions    and answers.

Lorene Benoit, MHH, CHC has worked with these NSP Chinese Constitutional Formulas for 18 years. Come ask questions and learn more in depth how this ancient knowledge can help bring balance to your physical and emotional well being.

Wed. January 23rd,  9:30 am- 4:00 pm in Duncan

Investment: $75. $10 discount paid by Jan. 15th.

Register with our office: 250-748-6802


Herbal Intensive July 6th – 9th, 2012

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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 6th, 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.

More testimonials:

I was one of the lucky participants, and it was so worth the time and cost. The setting was lovely, the other participants were generous in sharing their own experiences, the food was delicious, and the learning was boundless! Lorene is a born teacher, and the breadth of her expertise is amazing to me. This was just the workshop I needed to get me started in my own learning about herbs. Thank you!                                                                                                                       Miriam S. Duncan, BC

I can only encourage everyone to attend this inspiring & educational event. Once you embark on this opportunity to identify, smell, and work with a wide variety of herbs you will gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the healing powers herbs have to offer. The medicine wheel and other teachings on all pillars of health will bring you closer to nature and discovering your true inner self – reminding you the importance of incorporating all aspects of life into your daily living to achieve well-being. Take advantage of this event held in a beautiful paradise – only a walk away from a crystal clear river, taught by a very knowledgeable and successful instructor & provided with delicious meals fresh from the garden!            

Monica F, Annapolis Valley, NS                                                                                                                                                                                                            

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 6th– 9th, 2012 

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 2nd        $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 Masters of Holistic Health; Certifications 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, and promote her book: The Paw Paw Program, a natural approach to cancer and health optimization.  This annual intensive is a favourite, where all the connections of healing come together in nature!  

These courses are being taught on 5 wild and cultivated acres within the temperate rain forest, and riparian 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

In one of the herb gardens…

Over 300 species of plants out there!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
 

 


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

Healing from the garden and herbs

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Starting the never ending process of weeding, as the chickens follow for any upturned bugs. Join us to experience the healing powers we have been provided with, in my annual herbal intensive. The last 12 years, we spend 3 or 4 days, (this year is Sat, July 10 to Mon, July 12th), communing with herbs.

We learn everything you ever wanted to know about healing and food herbs – how to identify, harvest ethically, prepare and apply. Learn the energies of herbs as we make glycerites, salves, tinctures, oils……. Come learn and feel the peace of nature seep into your cells, guided by a Master Herbalist and Healer of 30 years.
On beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia – build a holiday of your lifetime around this event!
Contact our office for poster, accommodations and details: takethenaturalpath@gmail.com, or old fashioned phone, 250-748-6802.

wild flowers and herbs Lycian Way, Turkey

March Health Newsletter

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BENOIT & ASSOCIATES HEALTH EDUCATION 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

OR Natural-path@shaw.ca Website www.naturalpathremedies.com

Health Tips

Our blog offers ongoing health tips. Many articles have been added since the last newsletter:

Soy Controversy

Hear about Your Ear: Infections and Tinnitus

Paw Paw Program for renegade cell growth and more

Marie’s Cancer Success – YES finally got this on the blog! Thanks Marie!

www.naturalpathremedies.com – click on Blog on the left hand side. For those that may not know this about some blogs; to read the entire article, you may need to click on the title of the article. Guess we are supposed to be mind-readers, as well as techno-gurus?

I have recently re-listened to the “8 Causes of Disease” CD by Dr. Gordon Pedersen. It is an excellent run down of how we can prevent the top 4 North American killers: cardiovascular, cancer, stroke and diabetes, by what and how we choose to eat, exercise, sleep, drink, think and Yes folks – all scientific studies show that the average person needs supplementation to not be deficient and to add healthy, quality years to our lives.

If anyone would like to purchase this CD for $5, please call our office.

In summary, Dr. Pedersen offers proof that shows we need a wide range of vitamins, minerals, omega fatty acids, and anti-oxidants on a daily basis. After listening to his tape, you will understand why the Super Trio daily nutrition pack is so popular! Contact our office for a write-up on this convenient affordable way to add life to your life.

VIP – Update and Educate: For any current Nature’s Sunshine Product members, there are always great specials, course announcements, etc. on the Update and Educate, available via email or fax to anyone as a VIP (free) – call or email the office to get registered.  And if you are not a member, and want to purchase professional quality products, to your home, at discount prices – call or email the office to get your personalized health program started now! Membership is free in most countries with a small order.

Spring is a good time to think about cleansing – have you done your Tiao He liver cleanse or Para Pak parasite/candida cleanse yet this year? Cleansing your body is at least important as changing the oil in your car regularly.

Remember what you eat, what you digest and assimilate, minus what you output equals what you are! Something like Einstein’s formula e=mc 2; only this is:

eat + digest + assimilate – bowel movements = health

Maybe a few more things involved like liver, kidneys, lymph….but the basics ARE NB.

After being in this field 30 years, I would still have to say that the majority of health challenges start in the digestive and intestinal system. Enzymes and probiotics are essential keys to health. Contact us if you would like more specifics about what type of enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics are best for you. We work several types because every person is different, with varying needs.

Many of our classes and conference calls are also good ways to learn more about your health……so let’s find out more about what’s upcoming…..

Education available world wide   and    free!

Cancer Healing Conference Call – You are invited to include your friends to listen to

“The Paw Paw Program for Cancer Healing”

When: most Monday evenings at 6 pm PST – to register call our office 250-748-6802 – if no answer, just leave your name and ph # – we will call you to confirm your access code – or email: takethenaturalpath@gmail.com.

Agenda for the calls cover:

What is cancer, Injury and Candida, Recent research, Case studies, Healthy recipe, Q&A

Donna Roth teaches and thinks much the same way I do about cancer – my book will include the joint research we did in her book, plus more detail – coming soon….

Blood type videos on Utube a series of 5 – here is first one’s link: about 6-9 minutes each. Quite informative!

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJnIMFWqKBo&feature=related

Education Available on Vancouver Island:

Reiki Wellness in Valleyview Centre, Cobble Hill 250-743-8122

Zyto Compass Classes – Tuesday March 9th 1 – 3 PM $25.00

For anyone who has had their initial assessment and would like a follow up they are welcome to come 1/2 hour before or after the class to have their next assessment.  (Please call to pre-book). If you are not sure what a Zyto Compass assessment is, you may be missing an extremely efficient, inexpensive step to excellent health.  Watch this 3 minute video : http://www.thecompasssystem.com/af/link.aspx?a=lbenoit

Call our office if you would like more info on the Compass.

If you are a  practitioner, in any of the healing arts, Zyto Compass can help your business and your clients at the same time. Please email us if you are interested.

Special Health Class “Colon Cleansing” – Tuesday March 9th 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

This cleansing class is the first in series of 4 …. see below for all the topics
Lorene Benoit BEd, MHH, CHC, CRA, CI will be teaching these classes; 30 years experience, very informative. You will be amazed. Call ASAP to reserve a seat as space is limited. (Zyto Compass assessment available before or after class)

Mar. 9th Colon Cleansing

Apr. 13th Stress & Energy Management

May 11th Transform Your Health & Your Shape

June 8th Diabetes and other Sugar Challenges

Location:      Reiki Wellness

Valleyview Centre #42, (beside DrumRoasters), Cobble Hill, 250

$20 per class includes samples of health products, handouts and life changing education! Prepay for all 4 and get one free, yes $60 for 4 life-changing classes!

Register  743-8122

Cowichan Lake Community Centre

The following courses start this month as part of the Cowichan Lake Recreation program. Classes are in the Lower Centennial Hall. For details, check the Playbook Winter 2010.

Investment is $20 per class. Register 250-749-6742

Mar 16 –  Zyto Compass, Herbs & Technology

Mar. 23 – Healthy Brain

Mar. 30 – 4 Pillars Health & Weight Management

April 6 – Stress and Energy

May 22– Medicinal Herb Walk, Honeymoon Bay Flower Reserve

Slimming Club anyone?

We are considering starting another slimming Club, which has been a very successful program to teach people all about their body – how and why it works, how to  eat for optimum weight, and all sorts of tips on general health. It is a 6 – 8 week program, 2 hours per week. Please contact our office for an outline if you may be interested.

Political Scene

I get hundreds of emails monthly about political issues and generally try to avoid them in my newsletters. I am breaking the rules now, as presently there are 3 issues which greatly impact Canadian’s health. I have spent hours speaking to people, reading to clarify, and getting contacts to simplify, so that you can, and hopefully will take action. Please do.

Issue #1     Natural Health regulations:

Lots of emails and yet very little in the media about the status of natural health supplements. Canadians and Americans seem perilously close to losing choice in their health, yet again. Believe me I have been hearing this for well over 25 years, but it seems this time the government is really being pressured by big pharma. We need to act NOW to let your government rep know we want them to listen. Massive letter and fax campaigns have worked before – they count on voters for their job.

Contact our office for a summary of issues and sample newsletters.

Issue #2   Labelling for GMO products:

Canada and US are again behind our European counterparts. We need to ensure we have GMO foods labelled. European countries will not even allow GMO products in their countries; Monsanto is attempting to shove them down our throats without us even knowing about it!

This 10 minute video gives you enough info to know that you need to care: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ5OxdIq5DY&fmt=18

Watching the video, ONE THING becomes certain:
The genetically engineered crops that we will ALL begin consuming shortly are ALL ABOUT MONSANTO and not at all about human and animal nutrition and health or the environment.

Due to public apathy and disinterest, the USDA just granted Monsanto an application to market GMO alfalfa  (a primary feed crop).  By 2011, with the addition of sugar cane, wheat and barley, North America’s food supply will be totally dominated and controlled by Monsanto.

Issue #3  Last, but not least, the proposed HST:

Polls show that 80% of Canadians are opposed. ALL health products will automatically increase by 7%, in those provinces that do have PST on herbs and supplements. This is a category with proven cost saving benefits to our public health care system. At the very LEAST, health supplements, gym fees, health treatments, should be both GST AND PST exempt, and certainly not have HST. Again, we have a letter available by emailing us: takethenaturalpath@gmail.com

Spiritual and Emotional Tips

4 Steps to RECEIVE What You Ask

1- FUNDAMENTALS! Make it a “fundamental” practice to manage your fear thoughts at the beginning and ending of each day. You create your day, so at the beginning of every day write your intentions, wants, needs and desires for that day. “Normalize”  fear  with deliberate statements of intention and if needed, pick up the phone or fire off a call to a like-minded partner. You’ve read that “people without vision perish.” Create your vision of the future you intend to create, you simply can not achieve it! It’s mathematics. Do it, practice it, receive it!

2 – BE WORTHY. You are as worthy as you decide you are! The fundamentals you practice will advance your sense of self and worthiness. Worthiness is something that you can decide to feel and acquire from practicing the fundamentals. The other side of worthy is making certain your actions and behaviour match what you say you want. This is how you feel worthy. Practice holding firm on your vision and focus upon inspired actions that are congruent with what you are intending.

3 – GO FORWARD. You are not stuck! You stop only if you decide to stop. Replace saying  “I’m stuck” with, “I am receiving inspiration which is enjoyable and prospers me greatly.” That’s all. Deluding yourself into believing you are “stuck” only happens when you don’t keep your spiritual muscles taunt by flexing them with daily fundamentals: Statements of intention; Visualizing with feeling; Focusing upon what you prefer; and managing your thoughts to include what you intend and prefer above all else.

4 – MEET or SPEAK  regularly with other like-minded people to help you get your heart desires heard and believed, when you can’t quite believe it and feel it for yourself. Receiving feedback and reinforcement  from a  positive partner, you can rest, content. Spirit is doing the work.

It is our hope you are applying some of these principles to 2010. If you have not yet, guess what ? You can start now!

Thanks to Mary Robinson for sharing some basics of these ideas.

Thanks to those who have read to the end. Man or woman, you deserve a big hug!

Yours in health,

Benoit & Associates Health Education

Here to serve you…….