Raccoon Trituration Workshop
EXPERIENCE RESONANCE HOMEOPATHY
TRITURATION WORKSHOP
C4 Homeopathy and Practitioner Development
September 29-October 1, 2017
Friday September 29: 7pm-9pm (introductory evening)
Saturday September 30: 9am-5pm
Sunday October 1: 9am-2pm
This workshop does qualify for CEU credits. A certificate will be emailed upon request.
Location: 32nd and Granville, Vancouver, BC (exact address will be emailed to all participants who RSVP)
With Sonya McLeod, Registered Classical Homeopath
Online & Published Author of 12 Trituration Provings:
https://www.littlemountainhomeopathy.com/homeopathic-provings
Trituration of Raccoon
Triturations are a vital part of homeopathy. Every homeopath benefits from knowing the process well, and from being able to create remedies from raw substances. Like good provings, triturations provide a direct, experiential, body-based knowledge of a substance. They promote and enhance the development of the homeopath, furthering personal and professional growth. This results in greater satisfaction and better results in all facets of practice, from reading and understanding Materia Medica to case taking, remedy and potency selection, case analysis and case management.
To Hahnemann’s “Aude sapere” (Dare to Think)
I respectfully add, “Aude facere” (Dare to Do)
Our workshop begins Friday night at 7pm, where I introduce students to the process and answer general questions. On Saturday we triturate 3 or 4 rounds, with breaks for discussion and food, expecting to end around 5 p.m. Sunday we begin again at 9 a.m., triturating as many rounds as needed, ending around 2pm. As time permits, there will be discussions on the philosophy of C4 Homeopathy. Students should bring their own mortar and pestle if they have one, journals and/or art materials. I will provide extras as needed.
Organon §265
It should be a matter of conscience with him [the physician] to be thoroughly convinced in every case that the patient takes the right medicine, and therefore he must give the patient the correctly chosen medicine prepared, moreover, by himself (emphasis mine). –Samuel Hahnemann
Why Raccoon?
In 2009, I led a pellet proving of raccoon along with my colleague, Kathleen Taylor. Although it was a great experience for all involved, we are wondering if something was missed because as far as we know it is not a remedy that is currently being used in practice. Because C4 homeopathy is so good at getting to the core essence of a remedy, I feel that a trituration proving of raccoon is needed in order to fine tune the information that we have about this remedy including what it cures and who it can cure.
Fee: By donation for cost of materials
To learn more about trituration provings, read the trituration proving FAQ:
https://www.littlemountainhomeopathy.com/homeopathic-trituration-proving-faq
Space is limited. To reserve your spot, please RSVP as soon as possible to Sonya by email: LMhomeopath@gmail.com or phone 604-677-7742.
SALE! Oregano Oil and Neem Leaf Capsules
I am currently selling the New Roots Herbal brand Oregano Oil as well as Neem Leaf Capsules for 50% OFF.
The Neem that I currently have in stock expires end of December 2016 and the Oregano Oil expires in February 2017.
Buy the Oregano Oil for only $11.00 per bottle and the Neem for only $9 per bottle.
Both are great for the immune system and New Roots is a very good, reputable company. Only while supplies last. I will not be getting more in stock and will be switching to different brands, not for quality reasons but for practical reasons.
NEW ROOTS WILD OREGANO OIL, 30ml
Recent studies have shown that oregano oil with a high concentration of carvacrol equals the effectiveness of antibiotics without any side effects.
With its many therapeutic uses, Wild Oregano C93 can be used internally and externally to fight numerous health conditions such as colds and flu, candidiasis, allergies, bladder infections, strep throat, canker sores, parasites, bronchitis, cold sores, toothaches, gum disease, warts, bacteria and viruses, dandruff, ringworm, insect bites, athlete’s foot and acne.
Imported directly from the Mediterranean, steam distilled, hand-picked and chemical-free, Wild Oregano C93 is an effective nutritional supplement for colds, flu, bacteria, viruses and parasites.
SALE! 50% OFF! (due to pending expiry date 2/17)
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NEEM LEAF (90 capsules)Neem has been one of the cornerstone botanicals in Ayurvedic medicine, with a history dating back several thousand years. Neem leaf is regarded as a panacea (cure all) throughout India, with applications ranging from its use in toothpaste for cavity prevention to the treatment of serious bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
New Roots Herbal’s Neem Leaf Critical contains over 50 volatile compounds that exert powerful therapeutic benefits. With recent knowledge and methods for quantifying disease prevention potential, the ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) value of neem has been determined to be 5 times greater than that of blueberries, and twenty times greater than that of broccoli and grapefruit.In joint studies conducted between the Howard University College of Medicine and the University of Nigeria, neem leaf was shown effective in the treatment of malaria, cancer, and HIV. Compounds found in neem leaf were effective in preventing the adhesion of parasites, viruses, and cancer cells to healthy tissue. Studies have also shown neem leaf to bolster populations of CD4+ T cells in AIDS patients.Each capsule of New Roots Herbal’s Neem Leaf Critical is tested for identity, purity, and potency.
SALE! 50% OFF! (due to pending expiry date 12/16)
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August 6, 2016: Real and Raw Milk Event in Burnaby BC
Burnaby Neighbourhood House Community Hall, 5024 Rumble St., Burnaby BC
Doors at 2:30pm, Speeches start at 3pm
Seasoned raw milk activist Gordon Watson speaks about his experiences with and about the politics of raw milk. Mr. Watson is a vocal advocate for the legalization of raw milk, which is currently illegal for sale in BC.
Learn more about the health benefits of raw milk: http://www.realmilk.com/
“A Campaign for Real Milk” is a project of the Weston A Price Foundation. The Weston A. Price Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charity founded in 1999 to disseminate the research of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston Price, whose studies of isolated nonindustrialized peoples established the parameters of human health and determined the optimum characteristics of human diets.
For more information, contact Sonya McLeod, the Vancouver Lower Mainland Weston A Price Foundation Chapter Leader, at 604-677-7742 or LMhomeopath@gmail.com
The Metabolic Balance Mango Lassi
by Sonya McLeod, Certified Metabolic Balance® coach
Ingredients
1 portion full fat yogurt (protein portion)
1 mango
1/8 tsp cardamom
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp 100% pure vanilla extract
4-5 ice cubes
Makes 1 serving
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Coach’s comments
I find that most of my metabolic balance clients are looking for a quick and easy breakfast that they can make on the go. They may be used to having shakes or smoothies for breakfast with added protein powder, but metabolic balance forbids protein powder because it is processed and is not a whole food. The spices and vanilla extract in this recipe naturally add sweetness to this lassi without the need to sweeten with juice or sugar. The added ice cubes give this lassi a smooth, liquid texture.
Black Kyanite Trituration Workshop
EXPERIENCE RESONANCE HOMEOPATHY
TRITURATION WORKSHOP
C4 Homeopathy and Practitioner Development
July 16-17, 2016
9am-5pm both days
Location: Little Mountain Homeopathy, 136 E. 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC (temporary relocation during new office construction)
With Sonya McLeod, Registered Classical Homeopath
Online & Published Author of 12 Trituration Provings:
https://www.littlemountainhomeopathy.com/homeopathic-provings
Trituration of the Gemstone “Black Kyanite”
Triturations are a vital part of homeopathy. Every homeopath benefits from knowing the process well, and from being able to create remedies from raw substances. Like good provings, triturations provide a direct, experiential, body-based knowledge of a substance. They promote and enhance the development of the homeopath, furthering personal and professional growth. This results in greater satisfaction and better results in all facets of practice, from reading and understanding Materia Medica to case taking, remedy and potency selection, case analysis and case management.
To Hahnemann’s “Aude sapere” (Dare to Think)
I respectfully add, “Aude facere” (Dare to Do)
Our workshop begins Saturday morning at 9 a.m. where I introduce students to the process and answer general questions. On Saturday we triturate 3 or 4 rounds, with breaks for discussion and food, expecting to end around 5 p.m. Sunday we begin again at 9 a.m., triturating as many rounds as needed. As time permits, there will be discussions on the philosophy of C4 Homeopathy. Students should bring their own mortar and pestle if they have one, journals and/or art materials. I will provide extras as needed.
Organon §265
It should be a matter of conscience with him [the physician] to be thoroughly convinced in every case that the patient takes the right medicine, and therefore he must give the patient the correctly chosen medicine prepared, moreover, by himself (emphasis mine). –Samuel Hahnemann,
Fee: By donation for cost of materials
To learn more about trituration provings, read the trituration proving FAQ:
https://www.littlemountainhomeopathy.com/homeopathic-trituration-proving-faq
Space is limited. To reserve your spot, please RSVP as soon as possible to Sonya by email: LMhomeopath@gmail.com or phone 604-677-7742.
Common Spring Tree Pollen Allergies in Vancouver
Unfortunately, Vancouver has one of the longest allergy seasons in Canada due to the combination of the city’s mild weather and rising spring temperatures due to global warming. The city also has a high concentration of trees, much higher than many other cities in Canada. Also, because most of the trees in Vancouver have been planted, the trees are mostly male trees in order to avoid cleanup of seeds and fruit; yet it is also only the male trees that produce pollen. Female trees, on the other hand, which are scarce in Vancouver, don’t produce pollen, and instead trap and remove pollen from the air and turn it into seed.
Symptoms of hay fever or pollen allergy include an itchy nose, repetitive sneezing and a runny and/or blocked nose. Other hay fever symptoms include watery, itchy red eyes and an itchy mouth. Pollen allergy can also trigger asthmatic symptoms of coughing, breathlessness and wheezing.
It is interesting to note that tree pollen allergy sufferers will often have allergies to certain foods, due to cross-allergies between certain tree pollens and foods. Cross-allergies between pollens and foods happen because the protein in a particular pollen is similar to the protein in particular foods. Symptoms of cross-allergies to foods include itchy mouth, as well as itching and/or swelling in the lips and tongue.
Alder trees, which are one of the most common causes of tree pollen allergies in Vancouver, thrive in warmer temperatures, thus alder tree pollen allergies will only increase and worsen with our unnaturally warm global warming spring weather. The highest pollen allergy counts usually start in mid to late February and last until mid-June. People who are allergic to alder pollen may also have cross-allergies to peaches, hazelnuts, cherries, almonds, parsley, apples and pears.
Birch trees are another common cause of pollen allergies in 
Vancouver. Birch pollen is also more likely than many other types of tree pollen to bring on asthmatic symptoms. The highest pollen count for birch trees usually starts in mid-March to early April and end in early to late May. People who are allergic to birch pollen may also have cross-allergies to apples, pears, cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, kiwis, potatoes, carrots, celery, hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, peanuts and soy.
Alder and birch pollen allergies are certainly the most common types of tree pollen allergies in Vancouver. Other less common tree pollen allergies in Vancouver include ash, box-elder, cedar, elm, maple, mulberry, oak and walnut. April and May are generally the two months when pollen counts are at their highest in Canada.
Climate change will certainly cause tree pollen allergies to worsen in the future. According to scientific research, increasing levels of carbon dioxide (the main cause of global warming) increases the growth rate of plants as well as the amount and potency of plant/tree pollen. Due to rising temperatures, a longer spring means an extended growing season, and thus pollen will be circulating in the air for an extended amount of time. Also, living in polluted urban areas such as Vancouver makes hay fever symptoms worse because smog traps pollen, preventing it from circulating into the upper atmosphere. It has been very well documented that pollen allergies are a lot more common in polluted urban areas. Urban pollution has also been shown to increase the toxicity of pollens by weakening the surface structure of the grains and by allowing the release of allergen proteins.
The Natural Treatment of Tree Pollen Allergies
Recently, sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for all types of allergies including pollen allergies has become a trend. The allergist gives the patient a small dose of the allergen under the tongue to boost tolerance to the substance. According to a 2009 World Allergy Organization (WAO) paper, SLIT is widely accepted and used in European, South American, and Asian countries as well as in Australia and is gaining interest from allergists in the United States and Canada.
Homeopathy is a valid alternative health treatment method for pollen allergies. Homeopathic remedies can be used in a similar manner to sublingual immunotherapy, since homeopathic remedies only contain a small amount of substance. Using the homeopathic method of desensitization for pollen allergies, a homeopathic remedy made the offending allergen is given sublingually in order to boost tolerance to the substance. This method has been used successfully at homeopathic hospitals in the UK, as well as at our clinic.
Read More about Homeopathy for Allergies
References
http://acaai.org/allergies/treatment/sublingual-immunotherapy-slit
http://www.aerobiology.ca/allergen-update/site-info/vancouver.php
http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/allergies/the-worst-canadian-cities-for-allergies/?slide=3
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/botanical-sexism-cultivates-home-grown-allergies/
http://www.britishhomeopathic.org/bha-charity/how-we-can-help/articles/allergy-a-modern-epidemic/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/the-four-seasons-of-hay-fever-1.1024941
http://health.ccm.net/contents/23-allergy-to-pollen
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Allergy+season+gets+head+start+this+year/10904292/story.html