BOOK RELEASE DATE
Thank you for sharing your excitement about my upcoming book.
It is getting VERY close now. I will let you know as soon as it is available on AMAZON – hoping for the beginning of October at the latest.
Photo: Crab Apple flowers used in the preparation for the Bach Flower essence. Crab Apple Bach Flower is used for cleansing of all aspects and helping to shift one’s focus.
SNEAK PREVIEW – BOOK RELEASE COMING SOON
I am excited that the manuscript of my new book has been completed and is now going through the final steps for the release later this summer. Stay tuned for more information including pre-sale order opportunities.
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
STAY TUNED – IN CELEBRATION OF THE EARTH
Upcoming Herbwalk Wednesday, June 22, 2016 (tentative date)
The abundance and beauty of the Earth at this time of the year in the Peace Country is amazing. Let’s experience the magic of Mother Earth during this day of celebration. Learn about local weeds, herbs and plants – how to use them as foods and medicines.
CONTENTS:
- Ceremony to honor the Earth
- Gathering and identifying of plants, specifically medicinally used herbs
- Herb Walk through the bush
- Exercises to connect to plant spirit
- Time permitting, the movie: “The Sanctity of Sanctuary: Paul Strauss and the Equinox Farm” or “Juliette of the Herbs”
(Both movies are biographies of great herbalists.)
For more information or to register please contact me via email gudrun@rainbowhealing.ca or phone 780.532.2464. Registration is very limited!
MOTHER TERESA
Only now do I understand how blessed I was to have spent time with Mother Teresa in Calcutta during my travels through India in 1974/75. As her legacy continues, so do her words and wisdom, even today, help make the world a better place to be.
“LOVE has a hem to her garment that reaches the very dust. It sweeps
the stains from the streets and lanes, and because it can, it must.”
– Mother Teresa
JUNGLE JUICE
My very own JUNGLE JUICE video is on YouTube now!
Remember: start the day out right with the JUNGLE JUICE. JUNGLE JUICE provides an instant increase in vitality.
The nutrients are easily assimilated and every single cell of your body will benefit and feel its revitalizing and nutritional effect. It is true “Cell Food!”
Green drinks, using fresh plant materials, provide concentrated nutrition full of enzymes to the body. They are easily absorbed and provide vital building blocks to the body for the (re)generation of healthy tissue. The nutritional value will vary with the choice of ingredients and is enhanced by the addition of fresh ginger root. Both Ginger and honey serve as “carriers” for the herbal ingredients.
Watch the video:
COOKIES – FLOUR & EGG FREE
Wholesome – Healthy – Fast and Easy to Prepare
Christmas is approaching fast and so are the temptations to indulge in treats that we know are detrimental to our well-being. Below is a recipe for a healthy alternative – one of my favorite creations. Be creative and have fun experimenting with the ingredients.
BASIC RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups walnuts
1 cup medjol dates, cut into pieces
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. raw cacao powder
1 Tbsp. ground flax or chia seeds
2-3 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 cup raisins or unsweetened dried cranberries
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to about 330 Fahrenheit
2. Process dates and walnuts in food processor until crumbly
3. Add all remaining ingredients except raisins (cranberries)
4. Process in food processor until all ingredients are well mixed and
stick together like “dough”
5. Add raisins and briefly pulse
6. Place dough on baking sheet lined with parchment paper; you may want
to spoon it but I prefer to use my hands and shape the cookies. You may
need to wet your hands if the dough is too sticky.
7. Bake at 330 Fahrenheit for about 12 minutes.
8. ENJOY!
Be creative and play with pecans, sunflower seeds, shredded coconuts etc.
Green blessings,
Gudrun
MORE RADIO INTERVIEWS
This coming week I will have two more live radio interviews, one with a radio station in Wisconsin and the other in Los Angeles! Last week was South Dakota.
Following is a link to one of my previous interviews. I will post more in the coming weeks and months.
Dr. Pat Sulak, Med school professor, speaker & author of “Should I Fire My Doctor” joined me along with Gudrun Penselin, herbalist, natural medicine & reflexology practitioner.
Listen at: http://bit.ly/1QEVO1c
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
International Day of Peace
Monday September 21, 2015 is International Peace Day.
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. It is sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day. The day was first celebrated on Tuesday 21 September 1982. The theme of the first International Day of Peace was the Right to peace of all people.
International Peace Day is dedicated to world peace, and The United Nations “invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities during the Day.”
As individuals we can take a moment on Monday to do a random act of kindness, simply something to brighten someone’s day. Speaking a kind word, writing a note of gratitude to someone you love, holding a door open for someone, lighting a candle, buying a coffee for the person in the vehicle behind you at your local cafe drive-thru, or simply acknowledging someone with a smile, are things we’re all capable of. The smallest act of nurturing inner peace can change the world one person at a time.
Tossing & Turning Instead of Sleeping Peacefully?
“Be happy for this Moment. This Moment is your Life.”
– Omar Khayyam
Many people are complaining about being challenged with sleep these days. Read on for a few useful hints to support restful sleep.
Sleep is complicated.
What works for one may not work for the next person. Also what has worked once may not work the next time.
Checklist
- Eliminate any stimulants such as coffee, black tea, sugar (especially at night)
- If taken at night certain supplements such as vitamin C may have enough of a stimulating effect to interfere with sleep in some individuals
- Peppermint, even though calming for the nervous system, has a stimulating effect on the metabolism and may interfere with sleep patterns in sensitive people
- Allergies/sensitivities to foods and inhalants can be the culprit
- Check your medications for potential side effects
- Treat the underlying cause. Many dis-ease processes may interfere with proper sleep (blood sugar imbalances, adrenal fatigue…)
- Getting up in the night to urinate may be a sign of kidney weakness in women and prostate issues in men
- Minimize stress levels and over-excitement at night
- Ensure adequate exercise during the day
- If you wake up once again feeling like you have been run over by a truck, relax, breathe deeply, take a hot shower and know that you are going to make it through the day okay. Accepting the situation is half the battle, pondering and being upset about it is creating more unnecessary stress
Some HERBAL ALLIES are (alone or in combination):
- Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) – one of my favorites
- Lemon Balm (Melissa off.)
- Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
- Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) – Note: Adverse reactions to Chamomile are not uncommon
- St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perfoliatum) – especially when (nerve) pain and/or depression are a factor
- Rescue Remedy
NOTE: Commercial herbal sleep blends frequently contain peppermint (too stimulating at night for many) and hops (not recommended for anyone with tendency to depression).
You can create a nice blend of dried herbs with any of the above herbs and enjoy a cup of tea at night or take them as a tincture.
Questions or comments?
Interested in any specific topics or workshops, contact me at 780-532-2464.
“HERB WALK” – JUNE 24, 2015
It’s time to enjoy a day in nature while learning about local plants including herbs & weeds, their medicinal and food uses.
CONTENTS:
- Ceremony to honor the Earth
- Gathering and identifying of plants, specifically medicinally used herbs
- Herb Walk through the bush (You might want to bring mosquito repellent!)
- Exercises to connect to plant spirit
- Time permitting, the movie: “The Sanctity of Sanctuary: Paul Strauss
and the Equinox Farm” or “Juliette of the Herbs”
*Both movies are biographies of great herbalists.
LOCATION: 1/2 hour west of Grande Prairie at our place
DATE: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 10 am – 5 pm (rain or shine)
COST: $80.00 incl. GST
REGISTRATION: SPACE IS LIMITED – Register early!
Registration Form
HERB WALK FOR CHILDREN: I am hoping to be able to offer a herb walk specifically for children some time in the first two weeks of July. Stay tuned for more news…
Once you have registered, you will receive further instructions.
Questions? Please call me at 780.532.2464.
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
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