Sage AKA Artemisia ludoviciana, western mugwort, prairie sagebrush, native wormwood and white sage. Not to be confused with the herb called sage (salvia officinalis) which is used in cooking and native to Southern Europe. In many First Nations, sage is …
Wake up before sunrise and take time to honour brother sun through ceremony. Giving thought and thanks for all of the energy and direction that shines on all of creation, promotes wellness. Anishinabemowin word(s) of the week: Mooka’an (Sunrise) Manidooke …
Don’t let the trickery of the modern world pull you away from your inner knowing. Embrace nature’s laws and work like a beaver to take whatever steps you can toward the practice of self-care and finding sacred balance.
MULTIPLE CHOICE A. Hepatitis C. Glaucoma B. Diabetes D. Gout Answer: B. High blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to many complications of diabetes, including diabetic eye disease and kidney disease, or make them worse. People living with type 2 diabetes …
Let’s take care of ourselves as best as we can. Take the precautions seriously as those living with diabetes are at greater risk of developing severe outcomes if they get COVID-19. Remember our traditional teas, medicines and foods help to …
Tobacco is considered to be the most powerful of the medicines. Tobacco is used to represent the honesty carried in our hearts in conversation between two people or to the Spirit World. To offer tobacco to someone is paying a …
The medicine of the strawberry is reconciliation. Usually during this moon cycle communities held annual feasts – welcoming everyone home regardless of their differences over the past year, letting go of judgment and/or self-righteousness. Like the strawberry plant, take time …
We can foster wellness of our body, emotion, mind and spirit. This requires that we be kind to ourselves, set our intentions, and embrace self reflection and awareness. Every day is a new opportunity to start fresh and take flight …
TRUE or FALSE? Men are less likely to see their doctor than women. Answer: The correct answer is TRUE. Health Canada reports that men are less likely to have regular medical doctor, and also less likely to consult with a …