The Art of NIA Dance

Photo: Jane Markowitz for The Art of Life

The Art of NIA Dance with Jane

Her father was a legendary healer. Her mother was a great and artistic beauty. In Nia, Jane has found her place in her generation and community.

She was dancing in utero, reports her mother. As a child, she was invited to study with the little boys and girls at the Royal Ballet School in London, England, but preferred to stay at home in Toronto to train. As she matured, her body departed from the standards required by the National Ballet, and she spent years nursing dance injuries and grieving the loss of her greatest hope. Later, as a career schoolteacher, she was instrumental in bringing Dance to the Ontario school system as a secondary credit course. She has since served as Head of Dance at the prestigious Claude Watson High School for the performing arts, and authored a pedagogic textbook for teachers of dance in Ontario.

Enter Nia…..Neuromuscular Integrative Awareness…..the merging of magic, music and medicine into a single alchemic practice. Nia embraces all aspects of holistic, systemic movement, delighting practitioners and changing lives.

While in her forties, Jane found a Nia class in her local community centre, and began to study, train and teach in realms she had only imagined. Currently she has achieved the highest level of teacher training, with the earning of a Nia Black Belt in July of 2009. Her classes synthesize music, movement, kinaesthetic mindfulness, sensory awareness, and poetic readiness; she explores both form and freedom with her students, who come in search of fun, fitness, healing, self-knowledge, and community.

Jane’s students meet every Thursday evening for a class at 7:30 pm. Classes finish with silent personal reflections on world, community, and calendar events. Recent themes have included self-love, vision, flexibility, and the nature of giving - all evolving from mindful, transformational dance. Thus, lively movement is taken inward to influence the neurochemistry of daily experience, thus healing mind, body, heart and spirit. Jane calls this The Work of Nia, and it is being done all over the world.

"Love is in the air", she smiles. "I love all my classes, and my Art of Life Nia sessions are really special for me."

Photo: Jane Markowitz for The Art of Life

links:
nianow.com: Jane Markowitz's Page: A sensory-based movement lifestyle that leads to health, wellness and fitness
niac.ca: Jane Markowitz's Class Schedule
facebook: Jane Markowitz

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program Starts April 7

Screenshot: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

We start our next 8-week course on

Wednesday, April 7th at 7:30 p.m.

Instructor: Lou Carcasole, B.Sc, M.B.A, M.Ed

Whether you want to expend your natural abilities or learn how to cope with stress, pain and suffering – this course is for you.

The Art of Life Community Health Centre
Location: Suite 121, 885 Don Mills Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3C 1V9

Entrance to the free parking is from Gervais Drive via Wynford Drive

Get a map and/or directions:
http://www.theartlife.ca/contact.html
Google Map: 885 Don Mills Road
At the North-East corner of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East

Taking public transit?
Take the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line to the Eglinton station and transfer to the Eglinton East (route 34) bus. Get off at Don Mills Road.
Or, take the Bloor-Danforth subway line to the Pape station and transfer to the Don Mills (route 25) bus. Get off at Wynford Drive.

Our neigbours are the Ontario Science Centre and Celestica International Inc. manufacturing site.

For more information,
give us a call at 416-449-6747
or send us an e-mail at office@theartlife.ca
or check our web-site: www.TheArtLife.ca

Feel free to pass this on to friends and colleagues.

Total Health 2010 Expo This Weekend March 12 - 14 in Toronto

Poster: Total Health 2010
Total Health 2010 Poster (PDF Format)

NORTH AMERICA'S PREMIER
NATURAL HEALTH SHOW
33nd Annual Convention and Exhibition

March 12, 13, 14, 2010

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St. W., Toronto


Total Health 2010 our nation’s premier national health show, will celebrate 33 years of striving to make a difference in the world, bringing cutting edge knowledge to the public by the leading innovators in the natural health field.

"Our Health, Our Planet" is our theme for 2010. Our stewardship of the planet influences the state of our health. We as consumers must choose foods and products which do no harm to people, animals or our planet. Our speakers will focus on traditional healing methods, traditional farming methods, promoting agricultural biodiversity, creating ecologically based communities, and preserving a healthy environment for our children.

Other focal points of the show include disease prevention, good nutrition, energy medicine, health effects of electromagnetic fields, natural homes, organic gardening and farming, renewable energy sources, and diverse healing modalities. Our central Gourmet Organic Cafe and relaxing Spa Oasis will create an invigorating and uplifting atmosphere.

MAIN PRESENTATIONS & SPECIAL WORKSHOPS:
Friday 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

EXHIBITS & EXHIBITS STAGES:
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

Tickets
Only $10!!! WEEKEND PASS FOR EXHIBIT HALL AND HEALTH DEMO STAGES (Includes two exciting exhibit hall stages)

Lecture Passes (includes access to Exhibits and Film Fest): $15 on Friday, $25 on Saturday, $25 on Sunday

$50 full weekend – MAIN STAGE LECTURE THEATRES (plus EXHIBITION FLOOR AND STAGES)

Ticket Prices Include GST

Tickets are available at the door.

Open House: Say Goodbye to Arthritis Pain

Poster: The Art of Life Health Centre Open House

Good Bye, Arthritis

The ART of LIFE Health Centre

Invites you to attend our OPEN HOUSE

Good Bye, Arthritis

Day: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

You will get a FREE 15 min. massage, info about our unique diagnostic and treatment programs, coffee, tea, cookies, and a traditional education lecture:

Good Bye, Arthritis

Lecturers:

• Dr. Liudmyla Gerus, Naturopathic Doctor
• Kyrill Biba, PhD, Registered Acupuncture Practitioner and Homeopath

The lecture will cover the following topics:

[ V ] What are the roots of arthritis?

[ V ] What do you have to do to get rid of your problem.

[ V ] How to get the best combination of natural medicine, physiotherapy, diet and exercise in each individual case?

[ V ] Why our medical professionals and modern physiotherapeutic equipment can help you to stay active and feel younger again.

Don’t lose your chance to win 5 FREE Infrared Body Wrap treatments!

Location: Suite 121, 885 Don Mills Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3C 1V9

Entrance to the free parking is from Gervais Drive via Wynford Drive

Get a map and/or directions:
http://www.theartlife.ca/contact.html
Google Map: 885 Don Mills Road
At the North-East corner of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East

Taking public transit?
Take the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line to the Eglinton station and transfer to the Eglinton East (route 34) bus. Get off at Don Mills Road.
Or, take the Bloor-Danforth subway line to the Pape station and transfer to the Don Mills (route 25) bus. Get off at Wynford Drive.

Our neigbours are the Ontario Science Centre and Celestica International Inc. manufacturing site.

If you need more information,
give a call to Ludmila at 416-449-6747
or send us an e-mail at office@theartlife.ca
or check our web-site: www.TheArtLife.ca

Please come when you like, learn about our centre, meet our doctors, ask questions. We can help you to verify if certain detox therapies really work for you.

Feel free to pass this on to friends and colleagues.

Open House: Detoxify Your Body with Natural Remedies: Step 3. Healing at Cellular Level for Vibrant Health: December 14, 2009

Poster: The Art of Life Health Centre Open House

Detoxify Your Body with Natural Remedies: Step 3

The ART of LIFE Health Centre

Invites you to attend our OPEN HOUSE

3 Steps towards a Healthy, Wealthy, Happy You

Day: Monday, December 14, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

You will get a FREE 15 min. massage, info about our unique diagnostic and treatment programs, coffee, tea, cookies, and a traditional education lecture:

Detoxify your body with natural remedies

Step 1: start with the excretory system organs – liver, kidneys, skin, intestine, blood, lymph, lungs

Step 2: continue with the matrix – extracellular connective tissue
Step 3: go deeper into the cellular level for vibrant health

Lecturers:

• Kyrill Biba, PhD, Registered Acupuncture Practitioner and Homeopath
• Dr. Liudmyla Gerus, Naturopathic Doctor

The lecture will cover the following topics:

[ V ] Cellular level detoxification determines the most natural and complete method of purification of our body, establishes the long term release of toxins from the matrix (step 2);

[ V ] Сells' detoxification can establish their normal work and functional rejuvenation of the body;

[ V ] Why only the cellular level detoxification will bring you health and rejuvenation of the body?

Don’t lose your chance to win 5 FREE Lymphatic Drainage treatments!

Location: Suite 121, 885 Don Mills Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3C 1V9

Entrance to the free parking is from Gervais Drive via Wynford Drive

Get a map and/or directions:
http://www.theartlife.ca/contact.html
Google Map: 885 Don Mills Road
At the North-East corner of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East

Taking public transit?
Take the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line to the Eglinton station and transfer to the Eglinton East (route 34) bus. Get off at Don Mills Road.
Or, take the Bloor-Danforth subway line to the Pape station and transfer to the Don Mills (route 25) bus. Get off at Wynford Drive.

Our neigbours are the Ontario Science Centre and Celestica International Inc. manufacturing site.

If you need more information,
give a call to Ludmila at 416-449-6747
or send us an e-mail at office@theartlife.ca
or check our web-site: www.TheArtLife.ca

Please come when you like, learn about our centre, meet our doctors, ask questions. We can help you to verify if certain detox therapies really work for you.

Feel free to pass this on to friends and colleagues:
The Art of Life Health Center: Open House: Detoxify Your Body with Natural Remedies: Step 3. Healing at Cellular Level for Vibrant Health: December 14, 2009
http://theartoflifecenter.blogspot.com/2009/12/open-house-detoxify-your-body.html

Image NIEHScell: Understanding cells in terms of their molecular components.
Credit: wikipedia.org

links:
Open House: Detoxify Your Body with Natural Remedies: Step 3. Healing at Cellular Level for Vibrant Health
Open House: Detoxify Your Body with Natural Remedies: Step 2. Continue with The Extracellular Matrix
Open House: Detoxify Your Body with Natural Remedies: Step 1. Start with The Excretory System Organs

wikipedia.org: Cellular biology
ascb.org/: The American Society for Cell Biology

TED Talks: David Bolinsky animated a cell
Medical animator David Bolinsky presents 3 minutes of stunning animation that show the bustling life inside a cell.

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H1N1 Flu Virus Prevention and Treatment: Our Naturopathic Doctor's Approach

Flyer: H1N1 Flu Virus Prevention and Treatment
Author: Dr. Liudmyla Gerus, ND

H1N1 Flu Virus Prevention and Treatment

Symptoms of H1N1

• Similar to seasonal influenza (flu) including: headache, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation.
• In some cases nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well as in children.
• In more severe cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.

Support your immune system

• Be an early bird – book a prevention appointment with your Naturopathic Doctor to prepare for flu season
• Food – eating a diet high in essential fats, complex carbohydrates and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Hands off – avoid touching your face. Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly.
• Get a full night's sleep – rest regenerates your body. Make your health a priority.
• Keeping your barrier intact – mucous membranes (such as the lining of nose) must be moist. Check how work your humidifiers at home and at work.
• Prophylaxis – with direct delivery aerosols of natural remedies into upper respiratory tracts nose, mouth and lungs.

If you do start to feel sick

• Less and light eating helps your body use its energy to fight the virus rather than on digestion. Avoid sugar because it lowers your immune system and dairy products they increase mucous production.
• Drink up. Keep well hydrated with water, tea, vegetable broths and diluted juices, while limiting dehydrating fluids like alcohol and coffee.
• Sleep it off. Your body is working overtime when fighting a virus. Plenty of good rest is essential as your body is able to focus energy on defense mechanisms while you sleep.
• Immune-supporting natural remedies vitamins (A, C, D, E), minerals (Ca, Zn), herbs (Echinacea) and homeopathics will help you to support immune system and relieve symptoms.
• Parenteral therapy – more advanced technique that can be done by specially trained professional or ND only in clinic environment. It is delivery of natural remedies directly into blood vessels and will boost immune system, prevent decease or faster recovery if you are already sick.

If you are experiencing these symptoms you should immediately contact your health care provider, including your Naturopathic Doctor (ND), or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.

A Naturopathic Doctor can help you support your immune system with a natural approach to health. A strong immune system not only reduces the risk of getting sick, but may also reduce the severity of illness if you do get sick.

Stay in Good Health with Us!

Dr. Liudmyla Gerus, ND
Doctor of Natural Medicine

links:
FightFlu.ca: Public Health Agency of Canada: Information on Human H1N1 Flu Virus
oand.org: Naturopathic Doctors Can Help Find Out How: Prevention and Treatment of H1N1 Flu Virus

Open House: Detoxify Your Body with Natural Remedies: Step 2. Continue with The Extracellular Matrix: November 16, 2009

Screenshot: The Art of Life Health Centre Open House
Detoxify Your Body with Natural Remedies: Step 2

The ART of LIFE Health Centre

Invites you to attend our OPEN HOUSE

3 Steps towards a Healthy, Wealthy, Happy You

Day: Monday, November 16, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

You will get a FREE 15 min. massage, info about our unique diagnostic and detox programs, coffee, tea, cookies, and a traditional education lecture:

Detoxify your body with natural remedies

Step 1: start with the excretory system organs – liver, kidneys, skin, intestine, blood, lymph, lungs

Step 2: continue with the matrix – extracellular connective tissue

Step 3: go deeper into the cellular level for vibrant health

Lecturers:

• Kyrill Biba, PhD, Registered Acupuncture Practitioner and Homeopath
• Dr. Liudmyla Gerus, Naturopathic Doctor

The lecture will cover the following topics:

[ V ] roles of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in our body;
[ V ] roles of toxins in the matrix;
[ V ] why do we need to clean the matrix for successful detoxification?

We can help you to verify if certain detox therapies really work for you.

Don’t lose your chance to win 5 FREE Lymphatic Drainage treatments!

Location: Suite 121, 885 Don Mills Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3C 1V9

Entrance to the free parking is from Gervais Drive via Wynford Drive

Get a map and/or directions:
http://www.theartlife.ca/contact.html
Google Map: 885 Don Mills Road
At the North-East corner of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East

Taking public transit?
Take the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line to the Eglinton station and transfer to the Eglinton East (route 34) bus. Get off at Don Mills Road.
Or, take the Bloor-Danforth subway line to the Pape station and transfer to the Don Mills (route 25) bus. Get off at Wynford Drive.

Our neigbours are the Ontario Science Centre and Celestica International Inc. manufacturing site.

If you need more information,
give a call to Ludmila at 416-449-6747
or send us an e-mail at office@theartlife.ca
or check our web-site: www.TheArtLife.ca

Please come when you like, learn about our centre, meet our doctors, ask questions.

Feel free to pass this on to friends and colleagues:
The Art of Life Health Center: Detoxify Your Body with Natural Remedies: Step 2. Continue with The Extracellular Matrix
http://theartoflifecenter.blogspot.com/2009/10/open-house-detoxify-your-body-with.html

links:
Open House: Detoxify Your Body with Natural Remedies: Start with The Excretory System Organs
Open House: Secrets To Be Ageless And Healthy Woman
Open House: Health, Beauty, and Happiness
Open House: The Complex Approach to the Treatment of Arthritis
Open House: Nutrition for Health Promotion and Disease PreventionOpen House: New Treatment: Lymph Drainage TherapyOpen House: Maintain Ideal Weight and Health
Open House: Treatment Back and Neck Pain
Open House: Repetitive Stress Injuries Treatment
Open House: Detoxification Program For You
Open House: New Approach to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

wikipedia.org: Extracellular matrix
vistamagonline.com: The Body Matrix: Your Key to Health
Our bodies are wonderfully designed to extract energy from the food we eat. In the process of digestion and metabolism, certain amounts of waste products are produced.
By Dr. Stefan Kuprowsky
matrixmedicine.com: Matrix Medicine™ by Dr. Sundardas

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