Open House: Modern Physiotherapy Practice

Poster: Open House: Modern Physiotherapy Practice
Lecture by Maria Czarnota, Registered Physiotherapist, June 13, 2011

The ART of LIFE Community Health Centre

Invites you to attend our
Open House

You will get information about unique diagnostic
and treatment programs, as well as coffee, tea, cookies,
and a traditional educational lecture:

Do We Know How Helpful Is Modern Physiotherapy?

Day: Monday, June 13, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Lecturer: Maria Czarnota, B.Sc. P.T., Registered Physiotherapist

The lecture will cover the following topics:

[ V ] The newest approach to the cure of Neurologic Conditions, offering comprehensive solutions for mobility problems, including spinal and brain injuries;
[ V ] The newest approach to the cure of Orthopaedic Conditions of your joints, bones, tendons and ligaments, including degenerative disc disorders, arthritis, heal spurs and carpal tunnel syndrome;
[ V ] Information on an integrated approach of manual physiotherapy and state-of-the-art European, Japanese, and USA equipment, intensifying the dramatic cure of acute and chronic disease.

Pain is only a signal about an abnormality in the body.
It disappears after the root is eliminated.

We look forward to meeting 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
Bus: Don Mills Road at Wynford Drive
maps.google.ca

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

links:
Canadian Physiotherapy Association: Physiotherapy competency profile: The foundation of modern physiotherapy practice

benefitscanada.com: Dulling the [chronic] pain
"Throw everything you’ve got at chronic pain claims early on and you might just lessen future disability payouts, say the experts. "
by Anna Sharratt | September 30, 2009
Credit: Rogers Publishing Ltd. This article first appeared in the October 2009 edition of WORKING WELL magazine [PDF]

informphysio.ca: In-form Physiotherapy & Reabilitation Centre

theartlife.ca/blog: Open House: Say Goodbye to Arthritis Pain
theartlife.ca/blog: Successful Pain Management and Treatment of Pain: Part 1
Role of Pain Management, Back and Shoulder Pain, Disk Degeneration or Spinal Hernia

theartlife.ca/blog: Successful Pain Management and Treatment of Pain: Part 2
Interferential Current Therapy (IFC), Far Infra Red (FIR), Radial Shock Wave Treatment (RSWT)

theartlife.ca/blog: Diagnostics by Voll Method and Modern Physiotherapy: Key Concepts
Indications of Acupuncture, Homeopathy and Modern Physiotherapy
by Kyrill Biba, PhD, Registered Acupuncture Practitioner and Homeopath

Hot Deal: $40 for $145 Value of Infrared Body Wrap, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Chi Machine Treatment, and More

Screenshot: DealTicker Toronto - $40 for $145 Value of Infrared Body Wrap,
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Chi Machine Treatment, and More
Courtesy of The Art of Life Community Health Centre

DealTicker Toronto Deal of the Day: Friday, May 27, 2011

$40 for a 40 Minute Infrared Body Wrap, 60 Minute Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, 30 Minute Foot Bath Ionic Detox Session And A 15 Minute Chi Machine Treatment Courtesy Of The Art Of Life Community Health Centre ($145 Value)

Buy now for only $40.00
Value $145.00
Discount 72%
You Save $105.00

Highlights:

• Enjoy a day of relaxation and pampering
• Skilled and professional staff that provide excellent customer service
• Makes a great gift!

The Fine Print:

• Voucher entitles the holder to a 40 minute infrared body wrap, 60 minute lymphatic drainage therapy, 30 minute foot bath ionic detox session and a 15 minute chi machine treatment courtesy of The Art Of Life Community Health Centre ($145 Value)
• May purchase up to 2 vouchers for personal use and unlimited as gifts
• Voucher expires December 31, 2011
• By appointments only
• Appointments are subject to availability
• 24 cancellation policy in effect. If less than 24 hour notice is given, DealTicker voucher is forfeited
• Please call (416)-449-6747 for bookings
• Not valid with any other offers or promotions
• No cash value / No cash back
• Taxes and gratuities not included

Description:

Your swimsuit is calling you. No, not that ugly black “slimming” one piece you bought because you had to last year. Your real swimsuit – the one you bought because you knew, as soon as you saw it in the store, that you would look amazing in it ... if you could get into the shape you wanted. The poor suit may have been stuck in the back of your closet during these past long winter and spring months, but it's about time to bring her out into the sun! And you can be ready for her with today's deal of $40 for 40 minutes infrared body wrap, 60 minutes lymphatic drainage therapy, 30 minute foot bath ionic detox session and a 15 minute chi machine treatment courtesy of The Art of Life Community Health Center ($145 Value).

Of course, we're sure that you've stayed on a great eating and exercise plan all year, right? Ok, so maybe you've got a little holiday weight hanging on still. No big deal. You don't have to say no to that great looking swimsuit – just spend some time at the spa! The Art of Life Community Health Center is ready to help you get a great start to the summer and inspire you to tone up that extra little bit so you can look and feel amazing. The doctors and staff at the Art of Life are experts in natural weight loss, including magnetic and infrared therapy, detox sessions and energy measurements – so they can personalize your experience and help you get into a routine that is right for you and your body. Rather than focus on crash dieting or harmful super-intense workouts, relaxing wraps and natural remedies are the order of the day here. This will get you in the right mindset for weight loss and healthy living – so you can enjoy that swimsuit not just this year, but next year as well...or at least until you fall in love with a new one! There's nothing like a regular routine to keep you on a healthy living track, and there's nothing like The Art of Life to help you get there quickly (and with today's offer, cheaply as well!)

So relax. Your swimsuit is as good as worn. Take the first step and try out today's deal at The Art of Life Community Health Center!

Contact Us:
The Art of Life Community Health Centre
885 Don Mills Road, Suite 121
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3C 1V9
directions: 885 Don Mills Road
at the North-East corner of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East
phone: 416-449-6747
e-mail: office @ theartlife.ca
website: http://theartlife.ca

Inspiration: Charity Concert to Support Children's Programs, June 10

Poster: The Art of Life Community Health Centre,
Rena Amiralieva - Piano and Dianne Chapitis - Dance
Present Classical Music & Dance Improvisation
Charity Concert Inspiration
Friday, June 10, 2011, 7:30 pm

The ART of LIFE Community Health Center,
together with
Rena Amiralieva - Piano and Dianne Chapitis - Dance
proudly present

Classical Music & Dance Improvisation
Charity Concert
In support of programs for gifted children with special needs

Inspiration

Friday, June 10, 2011
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Lawrence Park Community Church
Location: 2180 Bayview Avenue
[South of Lawrence], Toronto, Ontario M4N 3K7
Directions: Traveling by car
Traveling by TTC: Take the subway to Lawrence station and catch bus #124 eastbound on Lawrence Ave. to Bayview Ave. The church is less than a 10 minute bus ride from the subway station.
Parking: Lawrence Park Church has ample parking located both immediately south of the church.

7:00 pm - Information session & light refreshments
An exhibition of paintings by a talented autistic teenager
Dimitri Karailias will be presented.

7:30 pm - Concert

Programme:

Franz Liszt: Vallee d’Obermann, Tarantella
Claude Debussy: Estampes, Preludes, L’Isle Joyeuse


For information & tickets call:
416-449-6747; 905-264-0418; 416-998-7983
or contact office@theartlife.ca
The Art of Life Community Health Centre
885 Don Mills Road, Suite # 121, Toronto Ontario
www.theartlife.ca

Let's create a brighter future for our children!

Please join us for this special charity concert. Please invite your family and friends to join you. Put your favorite charity on your wish list.

Sailboat: Painting by Dimitri Karailias

What could be more important than helping parents raise healthy, happy, and responsible kids!?

links:
The ART of LIFE Community Health Center: Not to be missed: Charity Concert of Classical Music Duo
The ART of LIFE Community Health Center: "Winter Dream" Charity Concert to Raise Funds for Kids' Programs

Open House: Lose Weight and Regain Your Health and Beauty!

Poster: Open House: Losing Weight to Regain Your Health and Beauty
Lecture by Liudmyla Gerus, ND, May 10, 2011

The ART of LIFE Community Health Centre

Invites you to attend our
Open House
in celebration of Naturopathic Medicine Week

You will get information about unique diagnostic
and treatment programs, as well as coffee, tea, cookies,
and a traditional educational lecture:

Regain Your Health and Beauty after the Weight Loss

Day: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Lecturer: Dr. Liudmyla Gerus, ND
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

The lecture will cover the following topics:

[ V ] All about a natural weight loss;
[ V ] You can lose weight and regain your health and beauty;
[ V ] How Infrared Body Wrap and Lymphatic Drainage will speed up your weight loss;
[ V ] How to get the best for your individually-tailored Weight Management Program.

Don’t miss your chance to win 3 FREE Infrared Body Wrap Treatments!

We look forward to meeting you.

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

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

Naturopathic Medicine Week (May 9th – 15th, 2011) is your opportunity to learn more about how seeing a naturopathic doctor can benefit your health and well being.

Don’t lose your chance to ask questions about Naturopathic Medicine!

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

Screenshot: The Art of Life Community Health Centre Open House
Regain Your Health and Beauty after the Weight Loss
Liudmyla Gerus, ND, May 10 2011;
Credit: Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors

Open House: Giftedness or ADD Syndrome: Monday, April 4, 2011

The Art of Life Community Health Centre Toronto Open House

Giftedness or ADD Syndrome: Understanding and Helping Gifted Children

 
The ART of LIFE
Community Health Centre

Invites you to attend our OPEN HOUSE

Day: Monday, April 4, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

You will receive information about our unique diagnostic and treatment programs, coffee, tea, cookies, and a traditional education lecture:

Giftedness or ADD Syndrome:
How to Understand and How to Help?

Lecturer: Kyrill Biba, PhD, Registered Acupuncture Practitioner and Homeopath
The lecture will cover the following topics:

[ V ] What is ADD/ADHD?

[ V ] What are the possible causes of ADD/ADHD behavior?

[ V ] In what cases can natural remedies help hyperactive children or children suffering from ADD and why?

[ V ] How does an integrated therapeutic and psychological approach could help to alleviate the symptoms and improve the social adaptation of these children?

Please join us for this important lecture and discover how you can help hyperactive children or children suffering from ADD.

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
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.

links:
Wikipedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

KidsLife: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - Natural Treatment
Reviewed and Edited by Di Strang and Fran Music.

TheArtofLifeCenter: Developing Healthier Relationships with Your Children: New 10 Week Course

ABCOntario: The Association for Bright Children of Ontario
Next Toronto Chapter Meetings
Mark in your calendar these 2 Toronto Chapter sessions to be held at your local Toronto Public Libraries.

Runnymede Library (west end of Toronto)
Tues. Apr 5
7:00 - 8:15 pm

Pape/Danforth Library (east end of Toronto)
Wed. May 11
7:00 - 8:15 pm

Please RSVP delgrosso@sympatico.ca noting # of adults and if you require child care.

Practice of Mindfulness: The Meditator as a Scientist: Part 1

Brochure: The Evolution of Success: Radical Growth: The Practice of Mindfulness
Lou Carcasole B.Sc, M.B.A, M.Ed
Credit: www.radicalgrowth.com

Part 1 - Three Essential Qualities

A useful way to think about Mindfulness Meditation is to think of it in much the same way as you would think about any science. Because, in fact, that is exactly what it is. And, when you begin to practice Mindfulness Meditation, you are becoming a scientist.

The parallels between science and meditation are very strong. Science is about the investigation through observation and experimentation, of the physical world - that is to say, the objective reality around us. Mindfulness is about the investigation through observation and experimentation, of the internal, subjective world within us - the world of our own thoughts and feelings.

For good science, three things are essential: 1) sensory extending devices; 2) patience and discipline; and, 3) objectivity. With only our ordinary senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, we would have a fairly rudimentary or gross understanding of what the physical world was all about. As devices like microscopes, telescopes, sensitive radio scopes and so on were developed, they allowed us to look more deeply and to go farther in our exploration of the physical world, leading to discoveries that could never have happened with just the ordinary senses. As well, a scientist needs to train his or her attention and instruments on the phenomenon under investigation, and leave it there long enough to make meaningful observations. If the scientist were to continually shift his or her attention from one phenomenon of interest to another every few seconds, it is very unlikely that they would develop much of an understanding of any one of them. Finally, a scientist needs to have objectivity. Science is supposed to be a rather dispassionate discipline where the role of the scientist is to observe accurately, measure and record precisely, postulate hypothesis, and test their validity. Their role is to uncover the laws of nature through their science without judgment or preference.

Mindfulness Meditation is the same. The same qualities are required for good meditation. The first of these is the ability to look more deeply into subjective phenomenon. This is necessary if one is to gain deeper insights into its nature. However, unlike the scientist, mechanical tools like the microscope are not available to the meditator. He or she has to build his or her own. The way to do this is to develop the capacity of the ordinary senses to perceive – the ability to be aware. This is done through exercise. Much the same way as any muscle can be developed through regular, systematic exercise, so too can our ‘muscle’ of awareness be built up.

The second thing a good meditator requires is focus or concentration power. Much like the poor scientist who is to easily distracted, one of the first insights that new meditators have is the wandering or monkey mind. As they attempt to focus their awareness on a seemingly simple aspect of their subjective experience, such as the sensations associated with the breath, they discover just how difficult this is to do. The mind can hardly be still for even a few seconds. It wanders or jumps from thought to thought, from worrying about the past, to planning for the future, to fantasy. In fact, the mind is hardly ever focused on what is really taking place in the present moment. Without some level of concentration power to be able to observe what is going on long enough, deeper understandings of our subjective world are unlikely.

And, finally, like the good scientist, a good meditator needs to bring a quality of impartiality to the phenomenon under observation. We go through much of our life grasping for that which is pleasant and avoiding that which is unpleasant. This pushing and pulling against experience creates tension within us - tension that distorts our ability to clearly see what is really going on within and around us. For example we say that ‘Love is blind’ and we speak of ‘Blind rage’. These may be more extreme emotions, however, even more subtle levels of attachment or irritation (mild rage), or anxiety (fear) bring about some level of blindness or distortion. A meditator's task is to develop the quality or skill of equanimity - a stance of impartiality in observing what’s happening in our subjective experience without judgment and without reacting with grasping or aversion.

2011 © Lou Carcasole

Lou Carcasole has been practicing Mindfulness since 1987 and has been teaching Mindfulness in a variety of formats and settings since 1996. He can be reached at 416-512-1834 or lou@radicalgrowth.com

Please continue reading the article The Meditator as a Scientist: Part 2: The Road to New Type of Learning

Practice of Mindfulness: The Meditator as a Scientist: Part 2

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
The Art of Life Community Health Centre MBSR course
Instructor: Lou Carcasole, B.Sc, M.B.A, M.Ed
Photo credit: www.radicalgrowth.com

We continue our publishing of Lou Carcasole’s article The Meditator as a Scientist. Here is the last installment.

“…when you begin to practice Mindfulness Meditation, you are becoming a scientist.”
Lou Carcasole

Part 2 - The Road to New Type of Learning

What is the purpose of all this? Anyone who has tried Mindfulness Meditation knows that it is a very challenging activity. It requires great effort. Well, here again, the scientific analogy comes in handy. We know that as science has progressed, it has given us deeper and deeper understandings about the workings of nature. These deeper understandings have led to all sorts of discoveries in the fields of medicine, chemistry, biology, and other areas of science. These discoveries have improved our lives in so many ways. In the same way, as we are able to look more deeply into the subjective experience - the world of our own thoughts and feelings - discoveries and insights regarding how we live our lives, come to us. Discoveries which may appear to be illogical from others’ descriptions, such as the possibility of experiencing pain without it turning into suffering, become clear when we are able to have such experiences directly for ourselves. As we look back on the progression of science, say in the area of biology, would anyone have believed that all life, including plant life, shared the common feature of a cellular structure? There was likely a time, and probably not so long ago, that anyone seriously promoting such a view might have been accused of heresy and been at risk for their life. It wasn’t until microscopes were developed that enough people were able to see for themselves, that this became a generally accepted scientific fact.

Even so, we can say that there are two types of knowledge. There is a certain knowledge that we get from books, or from listening to others leading to a level of acceptance on the conceptual level. You know - the knowledge comes with a certain authority behind it (such as from the school system) that we have no reason to disbelieve it. However, there is another type of learning which is far, far more powerful. This is the learning that comes to us through our own direct experience. Imagine, if you will, that you are colour blind. We might learn about colour in school. Green might be described to us in terms of its frequency range on the light spectrum. It might be described qualitatively as ‘cool, soothing’, and so on. We would have no reason to disbelieve that the colour green existed. In fact, we ourselves might even become somewhat experts in the colour green and teach about its properties to others. All of that would pale in comparison if one day, we were to develop the capacity to actually see green with our own eyes. It would be mind blowing. Now, we would know what green was all about. This is the way it is with Mindfulness. The road to this kind of learning is one which each individual must take his or herself. It doesn’t matter how many books about Mindfulness you read. It doesn’t matter how many gifted, enlightened teachers you listen to. It doesn’t matter how many classes or retreats you attend. If you don’t put in much effort to develop the skills of awareness, concentration, and equanimity of the internal scientist to have your own direct experiences, little of the more powerful kind of learning will occur.

Mindfulness is something anyone can learn - anyone can do. It doesn’t require great intellect. It doesn’t require going to exotic places or doing exotic things. All that is required is a willingness to make an effort - an effort to be still for a little while and to look inside.

2011 © Lou Carcasole

Lou Carcasole has been practicing Mindfulness since 1987 and has been teaching Mindfulness in a variety of formats and settings since 1996. He can be reached at 416-512-1834 or lou@radicalgrowth.com

The Art of Life Community Health Centre invites you to attend Lou Carcasole’s 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, whether you want to expand your abilities or learn how to cope with stress, pain and suffering. Call for details (416) 449-6747
or send us an e-mail at office@theartlife.ca

links:
Lou Carcasole: The Meditator as a Scientist: Part 1: Three Essential Qualities
Lou Carcasole: The Meditator as a Scientist: Part 2: The Road to New Type of Learning