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Thanks for Scott for some words about Crazy Eight. We also published this in our Elan February Newsletter.  I'm going to stick a pin in all this talk of warmth and talk about what Tony Robbins calls the Crazy Eight. (A perception) Thankfully it is not eight things I have to go through...It is just two things, separated by a bunch of energy. Background. I have often spoke of the Triad of Change here and how I am a behaviour person, however, for years thought for sure that I was a structure person. I would try and create a structure (plan, map, strategy) that would cover all bases. I would scheme and plan and puzzle and avoid and generally become bummed out by the whole process of getting all my poop in a group. I would perceive poorly and structure even worst. Energy would drop and I would become depressed. Depression.... That is the same as Anger... but without the energy. Conversely... Anger is just depression without the giant energy surge. (I say surge... because it in not ...

Join us in Bragg Creek on Feb 26th for a Energy Rich day of Exploring your 12 Stages of Healing. Spend the day deepening your understanding of these natural rhythms. Learn to recognize what stage you are in at different times in your life. Learn how to connect to each stage, acknowledge the stage and accept it as it is. These relatively simple exercises are extremely powerful in assisting healing, fueling transformation and opening you up to your highest potential. The Snowbirds Chalet in Bragg Creek is a great space to the spend the day. Hang out with some cool people, eat some great food and of course, Dr Rob will bring his famous Chocolate treats. You will come away with insights on how you hold different patterns in your body and why. As you learn to work with these patterns,  you are able to respond in a more constructive way in your life. The 12 Stages of Healing Exercises are truly transformative.  So join us for a fabulous day in Beautiful Bragg Creek 11...

Elan's February Theme is Warmth! Here are some remedy suggestions from our Homeopathic Practitioner Ally Morberg. SUN'S OUT!!!! We survived the deep freeze friends! I realize we still have a few months of winter left but let’s hope the coldest days are behind us. That being said, the cold days have really made me appreciate the warmth of the winter sun. If you are one of the lucky ones heading somewhere hot and sunny for a winter break, there are some wonderful homeopathic remedies that you might want to have on hand. JET LAG: the remedy Cocculus Indicus is used for nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness and for the bad effects from sleep loss and mental excitement. ANXIETY: the remedy Aconitum Napellus is used to help ease fear and anxiety of the mind.It is also good for fevers and illness that come on suddenly where the skin is dry, hot and flushed. SUNSTROKE: the remedy Belladonna is good to have for the initial stages and effects of sunstroke. If...

Our theme for February at Elan is warmth. Here's a recipe for Fire Cider from our Community Herbalist Melanie Stevens Isles. I know for me that by the time February rolls around winter can start to drag a little. I'm not one of those people that love skiing and the other winter sports. I do try but I'm just a person that prefers the sun and warmth. So I'm glad our theme for the month is warmth. Just thinking about it brings me to a happy place.  One way that I keep warm and my immune system supported through the long winter is with fire cider. This simple traditional recipe has been made for generations. It is a folk remedy so it can be made in many variations depending on what grew in your garden or personal preferences. The basics are that it is a spicy and tangy tonic that is warming to the core. The standard ingredients are apple cider vinegar, honey, horseradish, garlic, onions, ginger and hot peppers. This is how I made mine this year -  4 ...