Over the past few years, I have seen several children who were affected by parental cannabis use prior to conception or in utero. They improved when I treated them with homeopathic doses of cannabis. Homeopathy is based on the principle of like cures like, so a substance that can create certain symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat similar symptoms in a sick one. Cannabis and many other drugs and chemicals are can leave energetic or epigenetic imprints in parents which may be passed along to the child and cause a variety of health issues. If a child has a combination of developmental problems as well as chronic sinus or bladder and reproductive system issues he or she may have been affected by parental cannabis use and may benefit from treatment with homeopathic cannabis. Also consider careful detoxification of drugs and chemicals with homeopathy when planning a pregnancy.

Dr. Anke Zimmermann BSc. ND. FCAH
www.drzimmerman.org

Starting the Change Process: Building on the 6 stages of changing habits (Pre-contemplation,Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance and Termination), it has been proven that without a plan or readiness, trying to change a habit is likely to fail. Motivation is key. You need compelling reasons why you want to change a habit. You must be aware of the pain associated with continuing on your current path, and the rewards of changing. “Should” is not compelling! To increase motivation, use others as inspiration. Model the behaviour of someone with the behaviour you want, or notice the ill effects of the habit you want to change. Talk about or journal in detail what you DON’T want to clarify your desire. Include emotional elements; we all are attached to our habits. Next, detail what you DO want. Then focus on inconsistencies between your current behaviour and your desired change. This will put you in touch with reality and increase your motivation!

Juhree Zimmerman R.N., B.Sc.N., M.Ed., C.P.C.C., O.R.S.C.C. Master Certified Coach,

www.strategyforsynergy.ca

After the age of 40 we begin to lose our ability to focus up close, and to help with that, we have progressive lenses. However, one pair of glasses may not always cover all of our needs. Computers play a big role in our lives today, but unfortunately when viewed with progressives can cause some difficulty in viewing. With progressive lenses, we often have to tilt our head upward, which can create neck strain. Single vision reading glasses have a fixed focal point, so they may be great for reading, but we tend to lean into our computer to see the screen. With Nikon office lenses, a very large portion of the lens is dedicated to the computer, but still has a separate reading area to help when print is held close up. The office lenses will give a much wider viewing angle and are positioned higher so that you can look straight on at the monitor.

Dr. Nicholas Catchuk
www.iris.ca

Worrying is an understandable response to life stress – we get anxious that things won’t work out, and so we start thinking about the situation. We can be trying to solve things, or to prevent bad events from happening; or we find it hard to stop rehearsing terrible stories in our heads! Worrying can become a troublesome habit. Other signs of anxiety include poor sleep, having trouble with concentration, being extra jumpy or watchful, or getting easily upset. Anxiety can also show up as physical discomfort or even panic. Exercise can help. But sometimes we need to talk to someone, to feel heard and to get a new, non-judgemental perspective on things. A counsellor can provide a safe place to figure it out – whether you need calming techniques, to change your habits of mind, or to get help making other changes in your life.

Mary Munro MA, MC
www.marymunro.ca

Over your life so far have you become an optimized version of your own self?  Optimization is used to describe beneficial developments in technology but what “body bugs” have you optimized lately? Most of us can boast intellectual and spiritual optimization however, in many cases the physical body becomes neglected, less optimized than it was as an earlier/younger version. Some bugs just never get “fixed”!  Without optimization they leave permanent degeneration leading to arthritis, poor performance or chronic pain. The Feldenkrais Method of movement education when used is an incredible tool for learning and optimizing your physical body. By using this method you can learn to move with awareness and intention that will benefit and enhance how your body functions for a lifetime. For chronic shoulder issues check out this simple shoulder optimization lesson by Roxanne Derkson RMT, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner www.vivitherapy.com/blog (March 2016)