Inside The Polished Apple

Our March Theme at Elan is Nourish and Nature. Here are some words from Dr Robert Clarke on  Nourish Yourself. Dr Clarke practices Network Spinal Analysis Chiropractic with our office, and this article originally appeared in our March newsletter.    The word Nourish is most often associated with food, yet that is only one dimension of nourishing yourself. Certainly, eat well, buy organic foods when possible. Prepare your meals with love, eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Once you have taken care of your nutritional needs, then turn your attention to other ways to nourish yourself. Spend time in nature; research has shown us that as little a few minutes in nature reduces blood pressure. We also know that regular exercise is more effective than medication at improving depression. So take a walk, breath some fresh air. Another important aspect of nourishment is quality connection with others. As social creatures, spending time with friends and loved ones is essent...

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...

Celebration is our Theme for December~ Thanks to Dr Rob for these words to help us celebrate! (also published in our Elan monthly newsletter)  Celebrate your life. This task is relatively easy when things are going your way. When challenges come up it becomes more difficult. Think back to the times in the past when you had challenges: How much did you learn and grow during those times? Times of adversity make us stronger, it's easy to reflect and see the blessing that our journey has brought us. Learning how to bring that into present time consciousness takes practice. The better you develop this skill the more quickly you grow and the easier it is to celebrate life every day, knowing that today is a building block for your future. So celebrate the amazing people in your life and the blessings that come your way. Cultivate the practice of seeing the gifts in the people who trigger you, the mistakes you make and bumps in the road. They are your greatest teachers. I celebrate ...