Gusto Magazine - Issue 4

7/30/2019 Gusto Magazine - Issue 4

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GUSTO MAGAZINEISSUE 4, 20

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OR IN LIKE A LAMB, OUT LIKE A LION...?

IN LIKE A LION, OUT LIKE A LAMB

Page 3:

+ How does everyday stress

aect you?

+ The power o fower

essences in healing.

Page 4:

+ Liquid crystal love: Part 2

+ The hype about hypnosis.

Page 5:+ Muscle Strain & Spasm:

Just what is going on in

there?!

+ What you say is true.

Page 6:

+ Hear your healing.+ Did you know?

Baking Soda

Page 7:

+ Moms Kitchen: Curried

Sweet Potato Soup

+ Tahini Cheese!


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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

GUSTO is a free alternative publication aimed to create unity amongstHamiltons holistic, green, organic and spiritual community.

UR PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE

ducate, Inspire and Grow. We intend that GUSTO will provide

eaders with stories, interviews and information concerning holistic

ealth,wellness and environmental awareness shared by industry

eaders in our Hamilton community.

We are looking for article submissions, interviewees and businesses that

wish to advertise with us , or wishing to carry our magazine.

Please contact us at [email protected] forubmission guidelines or advertising information.

Page 3: How does everyday stress aect you?

+The power o fower essences in healing.

Page 4: Liquid crystal love: Part 2

+ The hype about hypnosis.

Page 5: Muscle Strain & Spasm: Just what is going on in there?!+ What you say is true.

Page 6: Hear your healing.

+ Did you know? Baking Soda

Page 7: Moms Kitchen: Curried Sweet Potato Soup

+ Tahini Cheese!

+ Poems rom Florence Dwelling


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f I asked you to rate your daily stress (occupaonal, relaonship, etc)

n a scale of zero to ten, with ten being the highest, where would

ours be? What would you consider to be an average, normal score?

urprisingly, most new paents at my oce usually rate theirs around

seven or eight out of ten. Even more surprising is that they feel that

hat is just normal stress. For me, that raises some ags.

Ok, so we arent talking about bad stress vs. good stress here - we arealking about the physical, chemical and emoonal stress that your

ody has to endure on a daily basis just to live. Our bodies are hard

wired to do whatever it takes to make sure you have the capability

o survive in your environment. That being said, whenever your body

ncounters an environmental stressor it has to adapt and do it quickly!

he human body is an amazing machine. It knows when to turn up

ertain systems and inhibit others, depending on its survival needs

t any given moment. If, for example, your doorbell rings and its a

ger on the other side of the door you have some quick choices to

make! I guarantee your brain is not focused on digesng your dinner

r how eciently your immune system is working at this point in me.

riories! You need some energy to run or some power to ght! Mans. ger... quick feet it is!

o we know that the human body has the insncve capability to do

whats necessary in order to keep us alive. Our body does this best

when it is in a state of homeostasis. Homeostasis is when our body is

ree from all stressors and it has the ability to use any and all energy

o perform the funcons required to grow healthy cells and repair

amaged ones. So now lets add in some stressors.

tressors take us away from our opmal state of homeostasis and take

s into a state of adaptaon. Some examples of these toxic stressors

re physical traumas, drugs, environmental pollutants and chemicals,

rocessed foods, and negave thoughts.

So now, if our bodies have to deal with those chronically on a d

basis, how much energy is expended on regeneraon and repair

very much, unfortunately. And so the disease processes in the b

begin. Many people suer from chronic diseases in todays soci

and we must be aware of exactly what could be causing them. W

aer all, products of our environment. We are responsible for o

health and well being.

There is a ip side to this stress coin: De-stressing is so much fu

Lets face it, we live in a busy, not-enough-hours-in-the-day wor

and we consistently put ourselves last on the priority scale. It is

imperave to have some YOU me. In this me, try to do things

make you happy and forget about any stress you may be under.

underesmate the moments you have that truly make you happ

are exponenally powerful in keeping you healthy. Spending m

family and friends, reading a good book, yoga, spa treatments, g

outside on a beauful day...these are just a few things that we fa

recognize as being stress relieving and relaxing.

Your body clings and adapts to the stress that it faces. It is not a

subject to be taken lightly. There are many books and websites t

provide a plethora of ideas for stress and lifestyle management

and ideas. My favourite book that encompasses not only this su

but also how to live a wellness lifestyle in todays world is by my

mentor, Dr. James Chestnut . The book is called The Wellness a

Prevenon Paradigm. Dr. Chestnut coined the phrase Eat Wel

Move Well. Think Well. Exactly what we need to do to live opm

I always welcome any quesons regarding your health and welln

Please feel free to contact

me at my oce or via

email at

[email protected].

Remember, TODAY is the

best day ever!

How Does Your Everyday Stress Affect You

By: Juliana LaChance

y: Dr. Andria Hoda

Flower essences are considered to be the soul of the plant and

eals us on an emotional and energetic level. The highest purest

nergy of the lowers is contained in lower essence remedies. They

reat emotional imbalances that in turn balance physical ailments.

hey promote emotional well being and are irst aid for the spirit.

hey are gentle, safe and enhance other modalities of healing.

Dr.. Edward Bach a surgeon, doctor and immunologist, developed

hese simple and effective lower essences to go beyond treatinghe physical disorders and get to the root of disease. With a more

imple and deeper understanding he began treating the personality

nd balancing the emotions using lower essences. Dr Bach

roclaimed that there is no true healing unless there is a change

n outlook, peace of mind and inner happiness. Disease is the

onsolidation of mental attitude and the physical manifestation of

mbalances brought about by the various negative states of mind

hat so plague mankind.He was a holistic physician treating the

whole individual rather that external symptoms of disease.

lower essences are prepared from wild lowers in their local

abitat. The original 38 remedies were found in the area where Dr.

ach lived in the English countryside.

However every lower can be made into lower remedies that

contain there own unique essence and healing properties.

These remedies treat the seven basic categories of emotions,

fear, uncertainty , insuficient interest in present circumstanc

loneliness, over sensitivity to inluence and ideas of others, d

over care for the welfare of others. They are gentle and powe

homeopathic medicine for the mind and soul.

Flower essences can contain up to 6 different remedies. The

recommended dosage is four drops, four times a day directlythe tongue or in a little water. There are dozens of books dedi

solely to lower essence, that contain case histories to validat

effectiveness.

I have been graced with 5 years experience with lower essenc

taking them, and making them. I love making blends and shari

their gifts. I am a lower essence practitioner that uses Genuin

Flower Remedies made by a company in England called Creatu

Comfort. I would love to create a unique and speciic blend for y

needs.

Please contact me to make an appointment at 289 389 50

email me [email protected]


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Weve all had that annoying

weak or super painful stop-

me-in-my-tracks wrench of a

muscle spasm.

resently I am nursing a spasm

n my right hamstring. I did it at

he gym doing dead lifts; the rstet went well, but the lunges and

quats I did before the second set

f dead lifts was not a great idea.

And I was dehydrated. And the

muscle has been spasming on me

ather frequently as of late.

You could say it was in a state of

eadiness.

o what causes muscle spasms?

How exactly do they happen?

What makes it hurt so much and,lease, what can you do about it?!

Read on my friend, be demystied

s we learn about muscle spasms.

There are about as many causes of

muscle spasms as there are types

f spasms. Generally though, the

ype of spasm we are thinking

bout is the painful I cant move

ype of spasm. To shed some light

n this, a little neuro-anatomy

Neurologically, the muscles have

wo main proprioceptors, the

muscle spindle and the Golgi-

endon-organ (GTO). The muscle

pindle is located deep in the

muscle belly and monitors changes

n muscle length. When the

muscle spindle is red, a spinal

eex arc called the stretch reex

ccurs. This happens when the

ength of the muscle changes

uddenly, like when the doctor taps

our knee with a reex hammer

r when you reach for something

uddenly at an awkward angle.

The GTO is located in the tendon

f the muscle and monitors

muscle tension. When triggered

y a sustained increase in tension,

he GTO will initiate the tendon

eex and cause relaxing and

engthening of a muscle.

This is what we experience when

we hold a stretch for a minimum

of 30 seconds. Holding a stretch

for longer will re-trigger the

reex, thus increasing the

muscles length. This reex feels

good.

The stretch reex does not feelgood. If its just a reex hammer

test its not so bad but, if one is

lifting something too heavy,

watch out! It can produce a very

powerful contraction with a

sudden jolt of pain causing you

to stop what youre doing. In

some instances, the contraction

can be so powerful it can cause

bones to momentarily come

out of alignment for the sake

of preventing fracturing! This

is usually what is meant whensomeone says, I threw my back

out.

So what does one do when laid

up with a really bad muscle

spasm? Keep the muscle off

tension. A muscle spasm is a

guarding mechanism, mucking

around with that only re-triggers

the stretch reex. Step two is a

cold pack. And that doesnt have

to mean ice. A towel run under

the coldest tap water you have, ora bean bag stored in the freezer

is great. You just need it cold

enough to be a lower temperature

than the area of concern. The

greater the disparity in surface

temperatures, the stronger the

reaction. Cold will decrease the

presence of uids and slow down

nerve activity. Win win! Leave

the cold pack on for a max of 20

minutes, or rotate it 5 minutes

on 5 minutes off to allow fresh

uids to come in and old uids

to go out.

And if its really bad, you can

always call in the Professionals.

By: Jen Fleming

Words are powerful creators.

Words transform our thoughts,

feelings and ideas into real me

and space thus creang them into

physical form. What we think,

feel, hear, believe and speak is the

reality we step into. These truthsbecome our story. The story you

believe and tell is what you live.

Are you happy with your story?

What if your story was manic

depression? You experienced

low mes and high mes. During

the low mes you would stay

in bed. You would not answer

the phone, open the mail or go

to work. During the high mes

you loved the world, socialized

and went to work. Your truthin this story is during the low

mes you are uncontrollably sad

and during your high mes you

are uncontrollably happy and

energec.

Your doctor said you suer

from manic depression. Your

employer said we dont really

like or understand why you need

so much sick leave. Your spouse

said many things but never the

right things so he/she stoppedspeaking to you and gave you

your space.

Now the story includes the

feeling, thoughts and truths of

other people which your manic

brain assembles into a logical

story that is based on past

experience and the percepons

of others. You are diagnosed

with a medical disorder. It is a

misunderstood condion in most

workplaces and during your

low mes you are alone and

disconnected from your spouse,

family and friends. The new

story is that when you have low

mes you are extremely unhappy

which makes others distant and

judgmental. This expands your

feeling of sadness and you also

begin to feel distant, judgmental

and angry with your Self.

What you say is true.

sad. I cant go to work.

not normal because I

want to get out of bed. T

is something wrong with

because I dont want to s

to people and I dont wago to work. I just want to

up, hide and be in my own

world. This is the dialog

your manic brain and in

sad heart. You believe

story, this is your truth.

What if you changed the s

What if you believed some

dierent? What if som

gave your manic brain

words, perspecve and

about your experience? Wif someone told you that

are beauful and all the p

of you are beauful bec

they are a part of who

are. What if you learne

understand and love al

aspects of your Self. W

you learned how to use

low mes to balance the

mes and therefore li

dierent story.

Words are powerful butplenful. If the word

story that you are tellin

not ImPower you than ch

dierent words and re

your story. It may not

a medical disorder but i

denitely change how yo

with it.

Kathy Corbe-King ~

BodynSol

Healing & ImPowerm

Coaching382 West 5th

www.bodynsol.c

What you say is true

By: Kathy Corbett


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At rst mention, the term Vibrational Sound Medicine, often

urprises or strikes a chord of curiosity in most folks. While, it sounds

emingly unconventional, it is actually an ancient and modern healing

odality that we can observe every day consciously and unconsciously.

nce, innately we all respond to the resonating rock and rolls of rhythm

nd blues, in a variety of our own everyday ways. Physically, we see this

the tapping of our foot alongside a tune on the radio. Even more so,the occasional air guitar or nger drum session that jams out when a

ecial song starts thumping. In contrast, theres always that one or two

ngs on standby that let lose the ol shoulder tension when we need to

nwind.

entally, a song can bring back a catalogue of sensory acuities; like

mell and memory, moreover the use of classical compositions lend to

nalytic concentration, cognitive therapies and aid in unearthing and

arnessing ones true creative potentials.

eanwhile, emotionally, we can become nostalgic, romantic, amped or

ven moody over a melody or a bass line. In the same turn, we all have

at one special song that will turn our frown upside down.

rom a spiritual standpoint, in modern day we see the use of music

inspire; uplifting a myriad of universal truths and imploring

hilanthropic causes. Ancient civilizations, indigenous cultures and

odern day religious forums commonly employ the use of music, as a

ornerstone in entertainment, celebration and healing.

kind, some people nd specic types of music to be quite off-putting.

enerally speaking, the music, static or sounds that people nd most

sconcerting usually have jarring, pitchy or tinny sounds or spikes

ithin its hum or frequency. By and large, the sound produced in these

stances usually has very low EMF (electromagnetic frequency) that

ns in disharmony with the natural frequency of the human body.

ver wonder where walking to the tune of your favourite song came

om? This turn of phrase speaks amply towards the power of sound, as

stirs the surreal and real, affecting the temperaments of at least, four

nown states of being.

To keep it simple, these four main realities intermingle to carry the

weight of balancing health in the realms of our physical, spiritual,

emotional and mental wellbeing.

Vibrational Sound Medicine like the Law of Physics validates the

foundation that everything in existence is in a constant state of vib

The frequency at which a person, place or thing most naturally vib

at is called resonance. Our energy eld is an intricate mosaic that

its purest expression in a symphony of sound, frequency, matter, acourse, energy!

The auric eld, Chakra centers, organs and skeletal system in the b

all hold a different resonance frequency. When we are off balance

physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually; a part of the body

vibrating out of tune creating dis-ease or disease due to vibratio

disharmony. Our body is in a healthy state of balance when each c

organ and Chakra create a resonance that is in harmony with our w

being.

Vibrational Sound Medicine works on the premise that all illness o

disease is a blockage in one or all of these four realities. When the

is a blockage, the reciprocal cell, organ and/or chakra in query stovibrating at a healthy frequency and results in a malady of the bod

mind, heart or soul.

Thus, through the intentional application of pure tonal sound in h

with the bodys natural resonance, we can balance and release any

blockages in our etheric and physical bodies to maintain total heal

wellbeing.

Tune into Gusto

Magazines next issue

to nd out more about

Vibrational Sound

Medicine and how totune up your body with

your favourite tunes!

Hear Your Healingy: Amber Colbear

www.ambercolbear.com

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DIDYOUKNOW?Baking Soda: 10 uses1. Exfoliate skin. Wash your face, then apply a soft pastemade of three parts baking soda and one part water.Massage gently with a circular motion, avoiding the eyearea; rinse clean.

2. Erase crayon, pencil, ink, and furniture scuffs frompainted surfaces. Sprinkle soda on a damp sponge, rubclean, and rinse.

3. Unclog a drain. Pour 1/2 to 1 cup of baking soda downthe drain, then slowly pour 1/2 to 1 cup of white vinegarafter it. Let sit for ve minutes (covered, if possible). Followwith a gallon of boiling water.

4. Remove tough stains from enamelled cast iron andstainless steel. Scrub enamelled cast iron with a soft nylonbrush and a thick paste of baking soda and water. Cleanstainless steel with a soft cloth and 4 tablespoons of baking

soda dissolved in 1 quart of water. Wipe dry with a

clean cloth.

5. Scrub pans. Sprinkle soda on crusted casseroles and roapans and let sit for ve minutes. Lightly scrub and rinse.

6. Brush teeth. Use a paste of baking soda and water.

7. Fight class-B res (ammable liquids, such as gasoline, oand grease). Baking soda can be used to smother only a ame.

8. Deodorize. Dust baking soda under your arms to absorbodor.

9. Clean up minor oil and grease spills on a garage oor odriveway. Sprinkle baking soda on the spot and scrub withwet brush.

10. Settle a stomach during occasional indigestion. Stir 1/2teaspoon of baking soda into 1/2 cup of water and drink safe and effective antacid.

As posted on realsimple.com


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MOMS KITCHEN

Guest cook :Juliana LaChance

One of the most wonderful things about the vegan diet is nding new

avours and tastes, replacing old foods with new foods. Tahini is one

of the most amazing treasures to discover. It is healthy, delicious, and

inexpensive. Tahini has high levels of protein and calcium, B vitamins,

that make it ideal for replacing dairy.

It is a staple food made from ground sesame seeds, originating in

the Middle east and makes sauces, nut milks, creamy salad dressings

and cheeses. Tahini is simply made from ground sesame seeds which

is very affordable and healthier alternative to peanut butter. The

following recipe is a simple delicious a delicious topping for wraps,

salads, and anywhere in the kitchen, a great cheese for any of your

preparations. Quick and easy.

Stores for 21 days in the fridge.

Add ingredients to blender, in order of ingredients listed:

pinch of salt.

Juice of four lemons.

Blend it to great a nice puree, nice and well

mixed.

1 cup cilantro

cup cilantro

4 cloves of garlic

TAHINI CHEESE

While the mix is running add 1 cup of Tahini

All Finished. Enjoy

Hear Me

Splicing words in order to be

heard.

Verbal contact is over rated.

As you struggle to read my mind

I radiate light to you.

Let go this mind space.

Read my heart.

Read my soul

As I open to you in truth.

Hold this light of ours.Sense is void of hypocrisy.

And words create a barrier.

I speak to you

From the pores of my Spirit.

Sanctify me.

Enlighten me through your Aura.

Osmose with me

As we travel higher.

Diffused

Into the next dimension.

Rise Up

Seek out the truth

On the eld of this mantle

Hold all our light

in the midst of all charm.

For the time is now.

Rise up in harmony.

Sing our new song

And dance in the joy

Of all that is love.

Drink in the ecstasy

As our rhythm vibrates

to the Heavens.

And the Angels

Sing back to us in return.

My truth is all I see an

it makes me question ev

truth I know.

-Florence Dwelling

Written by: Terry Atkinson

Florence Dwelling

www.facebook.com/pages/Florence-Dwelling

Curried Sweet Potato Soup

A warm and savoury soup that sticks to your ribs! Not only delicious,

this vitamin-rich delight is full of avour and works great as an

appetizer or entree.

1 onion, chopped 6 cups vegetable broth

1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp. Curry powder

2 stalks celery, chopped tsp. Turmeric

1 tbsp. Olive oil 1 tsp. Fresh lemon juice

1 lb. Sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)

1 lb butternut squash, peeled and chopped

cup chopped fresh cilantro

In a large pot over medium high heat , saut onion, garlic and celery

in the olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes

Add sweet potatoes, squash, broth, curry powder and turmeric and

bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sweet potato and

squash are tender , about 20-25 minutes

Remove from heat, cool slightly and transfer mixture to a blender or

food processor and puree until smooth.

Stir in lemon juice and serve with 2 tbsp. Yogurt and - 1 tbsp.

Cilantro (or to your taste) Enjoy!


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WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Drum Making Workshop

@Synchro - NiciesSaturday March 9th @ 12:45 pm

219 Oawa St N

905-544-5115

Medium and ChannellingSessions with Kerri Fargo

Monday March 18

4 pm to 10 pm

382 West 5th Street

Rsvp: www.meetup.com

/theharmonioussoul

[email protected]

March 23

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A Designer Evening March18....ask decorang quesons@Synchro - Nicies

Monday March 18th @ 7pm

219 Oawa St N

905-544-5115

Spring Soulsce Celebraon

March 21@Synchro - Nicies

Thursday March 21st, @ 5pm

219 Oawa St N

905-544-5115

Medit8 ~ Acv8March 26, April 9, April 23

7pm-9pm at BodynSol

382 West 5th , $60

This is 3 part interacve workshop

that teaches the body and sol

of the chakras and how to consciously

communicate and use your energy

to stay focused, calm and create

harmony in all aspects of your life.

To RSVP call Kathy at 905-975-2836 or

go to www.meetup.com/bodynsol

Usui Reiki Level 1

Sunday March 17The Harmonious Soul

382 West 5th Street

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

$189

Level 1 Aunement, Cercate,

905-318-1724

Rsvp: [email protected]/theharmonio

Learn to make Natural Skin

Products @Synchro - NiciesSaturday March 23rd @12:45 pm

219 Oawa St N

905-544-5115

BodynSol Nutrion -

Group Consultaon382 West 5th

April 2

7pm - 8:30pm

$20/person

BodynSol Nutrion helps

your body, mind and sol to heal a

repair itself. In less than 30 days

will feel less stress and more ene

To RSVP go to www.meetup.com

bodynsol or call

Kathy at 905-975-2836

BodynSol Anniversary Ope

HouseSunday April 7th from

12 - 3pm

382 West 5th ~ Hamilton

Free Parking, Snacks, Beverages

Vendors. Draws for prizes and gi

cercates. To RSVP or get more

informaon go to www.meetup

bodynsol - Vendors interested in

parcipang please contact

Kathy 905-975-2836

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