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Thanks to Dr Lynn Hoffman-Tempel for this article on Behaviour. Behaviour is our Third topic regarding Triad of Change & is our theme for November.  Behavior: the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others. Chinese medicine is based on the idea that what happens internally is reflected in the external environment – as within, so without. A visit with a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine will involve many, many questions. But what you might not be aware of is that your practitioner is carefully taking note of more than what you are saying – they are paying just as much, if not more attention to what you are not saying, the colour and texture of your skin, the way you breathe, how you move and the position that your body holds in a relaxed state. They are also paying attention to the ways in which you respond to the world around you - how you behave. In traditional Chinese Medicine, behavior, or how we are interacting with our...

Our October Theme at Elan is Perception. I'm happy to share this article from Scott (Scott's my husband and Registered Massage Therapist at the office).  Perception: Okay... this is it, lets shift perception fast. Now, don't judge this too quickly. A person could miss out here. Look up, way up. So up in the air that you start to look a the ceiling/sky. Your gaze is now up and behind you. Really move your head and body to do this. You may have already started to notice it feels weird. Next, what happens to you when you try to have a dark or angry thought, while in this position? Go ahead. Try it. You may notice that it is hard to do. How does it feel? Can you do it? Tough to have a dark thought huh? This simple change in behaviour and body structure shifts perception nearly instantly. The fact that you have changed your spine, it's position in space and tone, plus adding an odd and uncommon behaviour means perception is now energized to a new state perception that is b...

Elan's Theme for October is Perception. I'm happy to share this article from our Holistic Reflexologist Sandra on how to practice gratitude.  When I heard the theme this month was gratitude I was really glad, because it has been on my mind a lot lately. It all started a few weeks ago when someone challenged me to a gratitude challenge on social media. I was to post three things a day that I felt grateful about. So this got my mind focusing on looking for my daily things. I realized that the more things I thought about, the more things came to mind. Putting the practice of gratitude into every day equaled an increase in the amount of things I was feeling grateful about. But of course! When you align your thoughts with the positive, the Universe has no choice but to answer with more! Over the past month as my “attitude of gratitude” has been growing, so has my list. Whether the list comes out on paper in a journal, spoken out loud to a loved one or shared as a post on the inter...

Our theme for October is Perception. I'm happy to share this article from Dr Robert Clarke (Chiropractor and Reorganizational Healing Practitioner with us at Elan) on Gratitude.  Do you maintain an Attitude of Gratitude? It's easy when things are going your way. The true test is to keep it when you face challenges in life. Often on reflection you can see the gifts you have gained going through difficult times. Years later those challenging events can even be looked on with humor and satisfaction. The sense of accomplishment of having overcome those difficult times is gratifying. The goal is to be able to shift to that place of gratitude in the moment. Don’t wait for time to pass to see the lessons, the wisdom being gained, the gifts. What happens over time is that your perception of the situation changes. The cool thing is perception can change in an instant. All we have to do is get out of the way, let go of our “poor me” story and look at our current circumstances from a ...

This morning we had a meeting with our Pathways Connect group to discuss articles from the Pathways to Family Wellness magazine. Our chat today seemed to centre on The Social Vagus and creating community. A summary of the article: In this article author and chiropractor Dr. John Edward talks about a turning point in his life. Throughout his career as a chiropractor he had always taught about the two nerve systems, sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic, which is responsible for balancing everything that enters and leaves the body. While he stands by his long-standing belief that we cannot have health if we live in the sympathetic (stress response) he learned of a surprising study suggesting that spending all our time in the parasympathetic system would wear down one’s health as well. We then learn about the social nerve system, the third branch of the autonomic nerve system. Dr. Edward expresses his personal accounts at the time, going through an emotionally...

Gather with women for a chance to relax and reflect. This evening is a time for connection to self and to a community of women. Magic happens when women gather! The theme this month is gratitude. This is no ordinary gratitude practice. Come with an open heart and open mind and we will explore the ways gratitude can heal. You will go home with a gratitude craft / make and take.  Cost: $20 For more information, check out our  Facebook event .  There is limited space for this event , to secure your spot please contact the office at 403.217.5577 to pay through credit card, or send e-transfers to  drjjuell@telus.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our presenters: Melanie Stevens-Isles  is a community herbalist, she will work with you to bring balance and vibrant health back to your life. By guiding you to connect with your own innate healing abilities together with the herbs you will find wellness again. Her understanding of how plants he...

Dr.Lynn is a passionate advocate for you and your family’s health and wellness - providing healthcare options for the modern family. She has supported hundreds of individuals and families in regaining wellness through the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a number of energy modalities. Dr.Lynn started her family practice in 2008, and graduated from the Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in 2010.    Her passion to support children (and their parents) inspired her to seek out and study with world leaders in children’s health, and energy medicine. She has been involved in a number of international outreach projects, from the mountain kindergartens of Dharmashala, India to urban hospitals in Indonesia. She has also completed specialized studies in male and female reproductive health, autoimmunity, endocrine and neurological disorders.   Don’t like needles? No problem!! Dr.Lynn has many tools and techniques that allow you to acc...

We chatted about  STRUCTURE  in September, next up in our Triad of Change is Perception - all to do with our WHY... how things feel, our emotions, values, vision, story, meaning, purpose and experience. As with all the components of the Triad, one part may be easier for you, one part may be more challenging. If you want to learn more about your Triad of Change, please join us for an upcoming Bridge workshop or for our 21 Day Energy Rich Challenge! Whether perception is a strength for you or not, I have a secret way around it that I can guarantee will work for you. Know what it is? Gratitude. Thanksgiving has just occured and isn't it amazing that we have a holiday based on this positive emotion and action? Can you think of some ways to bring more gratitude in your life? Oprah made it popular - keeping a Gratitude Journal with 5 things you are grateful every day. Celebrate your successes at the end of the day. Carry a Gratitude Rock and reflect on your blessings when ...