Do your kids have acne? Do you have trouble keeping your skin healthy looking? Do you find that  many products on the market either dry your skin, or are too greasy? Are you tired of paying too much money for the latest fancy cleanser?

You will love this. A simple, easy-to-make cleanser you can make at home with items you probably have hanging around.

This cleanser works. I have combination skin. When I tried cleansers to dry up the oily parts of my skin, the rest of my skin got too dry. When I switched to a more gentle, moisturizing cleanser, I would break out in pimples! (I am far too old for pimples!)

I have teenagers and adolescent kids in the house and this cleanser works for them too!

We all know that the health of the skin comes from inside right? So yes, we still need to eat healthy fruits and vegetables and lay off of the greasy, the acidic, and the sweet stuff to keep our skin looking healthy. But, we could all use a little help. Right? You can do one of my cosmetic techniques if you have a more severe problem. I can offer cosmetic acupuncture and cosmetic cupping for acne, sagging skin and for firming up fine lines, but this cleanser is so wonderful, I just wanted to share it.

Here is the recipe:
Caution: Those who are allergic to bee stings could react to putting honey on the skin.Try putting a small dab of honey on your inner wrist before using this. If you have anaphylactic reaction to bee stings, it is probably best not to use this recipe.

1/4 cup of liquid honey
1/2 cup of glycerin
1 tablespoon of liquid soap
(My secret is to use a little more than 1/2 a cup of liquid glycerin soap from “The Soap Works”)

That’s it! So easy! Mix it up until it is fully blended and put in a clean plastic squirt bottle.

Options:
For more oily skin, or for teens with acne, add a few drops of essential oil of grapefruit or tea tree to dry up pimples.
For a soothing and relaxing tingle, add a few drops of essential oil of lavender
For dryer skin, add about 1/2 teaspoon of vitamin E
Directions:
Wet face, pour a dime sized drop of wash in the palm of your hand and gently rub onto your face. Rinse and moisturize with your favourite moisturizer if you need to.  Some people may not need to moisturize after as the skin feels soft and moist after the wash.
The Secret:
Honey is naturally antimicrobial and will gently cleanse away bacteria on the skin. The glycerin will allow the honey to glide over the skin without being sticky and messy. Totally non-toxic. You could eat the stuff and not be harmed at all. (Except for the soapy taste!)

Hope you enjoy this and you’ll save hundreds of dollars on facial cleansers!

I have no idea how it got to be March! I have been busy with school and with work and I have literally not noticed the time passing by. I am just finishing up my mid-terms and I am really enjoying school. A lot of what I am learning is review for me, but I am getting a deeper picture of what I had previously learned, and there is always more to learn! Once again, I wish to pass on my most heartfelt thanks for everyone who helped out with my fundraising efforts to get me started on my journey back to school. I couldn’t have done this without you! I just wish I could find a moment to see people outside of work and school! Next term, I will be scaling things back to a little more of a part-time basis.

I am still offering services from Tuesday to Friday and teaching Reiki on some weekends. I hope to add another level 1 Reiki to my schedule, but I will be waiting to see how my spring term plays out at school before firming that up.

If you are keeping up with my website, you will notice that there are a few changes and a couple of omissions. These are intentional and I will explain more.

First off, you will notice that I am now charging HST. I have tried to work out the numbers so that the prices come to even amounts to help with making change etc. Although I do have debit or credit card available too, so that makes life easier for everyone!

You may also notice that something is missing off of my services list. You will no longer see readings on my list of services. Please don’t panic! I know that some of you really love having a reading every so often. It is not that I won’t offer readings to anyone, but I am scaling back on that part of my practice. I have taken the readings off of the website because I am not really looking for new clients in that area. I will still be available for past clients who wish to come back, or for word-of-mouth referrals for the next while at least.

My readings have not been feeling quite right for the last while. It is hard to explain why, but when I don’t feel completely right doing something, I pay attention that that feeling.  I believe that I am doing too many other things right now, with school, Reiki, Reiki classes, acupuncture, cupping therapy, Tuina massage etc. Readings can be very draining and they involve using a different aspect of my consciousness. When I am focused on so many other things, it is difficult to shift gears and get into “reading mode.” So, I am scaling back so that I can be sure that when I do offer a reading, I have the energy and the will to do my best.

I would also like to take this moment to remind you that you really should try to keep readings as a once-or-twice-a-year-or-so kind of thing. If you are coming for readings too frequently, you are not going to learn to rely on your own intuition and you could become too dependent on the advice of others to solve your problems. Also, of course you can always purchase my psychic development course, (which is still on sale), to learn to develop your own skills.

I am also very happy to refer you to some of the other great readers we have in the area. Check out this page for a listing of people that I know you will be happy to work with. It is a good idea to work with different people now and again. They may have a different perspective or style and you never know what you could learn by giving them a try.

Thanks for reading my newsletter and all the best for a happy, healthy and early spring!

Studies are beginning to show what acupuncturists have known for hundreds of years. Acupuncture can be more effective for headaches than some modern medications. If you’re looking for a medication free way to prevent and scale down headaches, watch this video.  I like that the doctor also gives other medication free suggestions for reducing headaches.

We have this lovely painting looking for a home. It was left from the Silent Auction. It is called, “Creations Dream” by Barbara McKell. It is 20×20.

Barbara has asked that we try to give it’s own auction online. Send me an email at bonnie[at]pathwayshealing.com if you have a bid you would like to place on it. I will take bids up until Dec. 21st. Wouldn’t you like to give this to someone special for Christmas?

Saying “Thank You” just doesn’t seem adequate. I will always remember how my community, my friends and family members supported me these last couple of months.

I simply did not have the resources to go back to school again. I wouldn’t have been able to even start the climb to re-doing so many hours of education. Without your help, I would have been out of business.

Now, I am happy to say, we have raised enough to pay for my first term and my text books. With the extra education hours I will be getting, I shouldn’t have any problems qualifying when the regulation comes through.

You have also helped to save my community acupuncture day. I will be able to continue to offer my sliding fee scale day every week while I am in school.

Thank you again, for opening your hearts. I couldn’t have done this without you!

If you don’t see me for the next while, I will be the one hiding behind the large text books with the Chinese writing on the front!

My most heartfelt appreciation to you,

Bonnie

Here is your:

“Keep Affordable Acupuncture Alive

Silent Auction Guide”

Auction Date: Sat. Dec. 8^th, 2012

The Woolwich Arrow

176 Woolwich St.

2pm to 5pm

Bidding to close at 4:15pm

FYI’s

• Bidding will begin at 2pm and close at 4:15pm. Payments collected and items to be handed out between 4:30 and 5:00 pm.
• To place a bid, write your name and phone number on the bidding sheet for that item, along with your bid. At the end of the afternoon the highest bidder wins that item.
• Payment can be made with cash or cheque, or if you are comfortable to give out your credit card info, payment can be processed on the next business day through Pathways Healing. (Bonnie’s business account. Credit Card info will be shredded immediately after processing.)
• Some items will have a minimum bid set. If the minimum bid is not achieved the item will be returned to the person who donated it.
• There will also be a 50/50 draw. Tickets will be $2 each. The winner will be announced at 5pm.

Thank you for supporting my fundraising event!

A very special thank you to Bob Desautels and the staff at the “Wooly” for offering to host this event.  Bob has also graciously provided the

appetizers for us today!

Thank You Bob!

Photos of many of these items are available on older posts.  Scroll down on these pages to see!

Gift Certificate for The Woolwich Arrow
Approx. value    $50
Gift Certificate for The Borealis
Approx. value    $50
Donated by Bob Desautels

“Secret Garden” – Collage by Allen Sutterfield
Approx. value  $300
Donated by Allen Sutterfield 

“Gate Through Red Trees” – painting by Sona Mincoff
Approx value   $250
Print by Sona Mincoff
Approx value     $40
Print by Sona Mincoff
Approx. value    $40
Cards by Sona Mincoff
Approx. value    $10
All donated by Sona Mincoff

Hand-made Dish Cloths
Approx. value    $14
Donated by Janet Harris 

One Hour Massage with Lisa Loder
Approx. value    $81
One Hour Akashic and Karmic Cleanse with Lisa Loder
Approx. value    $81
Both donated by Lisa Loder 

One Hour Private Gentle Yoga class for up to 6 People
Approx. value   $100
Donated by Rita Cupitt of Blue Heron Yoga  

Acupuncture Treatment
Approx. value     $55
Acupuncture Treatment
Approx. value     $55
Two treatments donated by Vicky Canham

The Loretta LaRoche “Wise and Witty Stress Solution Kit”
Approx. value    $30
Donated by Rose Parr of Wellington Wellness     
Leather Wine Cooler and Carrying Bag with Attachments
Approx. value    $50
Donated by Jessica Schaffer 

“Acupuncture in Action” – painting by Patricia Honour-Campbell
Approx. value  $200
Donated by Patricia Honour-Campbell

Hair Cut and Blow Dry with Ty from Cocoa’s Salon
Approx. value    $45
Hair Cut and Blow Dry with Ty from Cocoa’s Salon
Approx. value    $45
Manicure from Cocoa’s Salon
Approx. value    $28
All donated by Elan Alexander

Hand-made Baby Quilt
Approx. value   $50
Christmas Salt and Pepper Shakers
Approx. value   $20
Himalayan Salt USB Mood Lamp
Approx. value   $20
All donated by Bonnie Low

“Creations Dream” – painting by Barbara McKell
Approx. value $1000
Donated by Barbara McKell

“Fruits Passion” Gift Basket
Approx. value   $50
Donated by Craig Potter

Ceramic Bird House
Approx. value   $15
Set of 4 Dinner Plates and Soup Bowls
Approx. value   $30
Appetizer Platter and Side Dishes
Approx. value   $25
“Where the Girls Are” – print by Angie Strauss
Approx. value $200
All donated by Burl and Sherry Levine

Dragon Castle Playset
Approx. value   $50
Lego Loot Island Set
Approx. value   $20
Lego Plane
Approx. value   $15
Belle doll from Beauty and the Beast
Approx. value   $20
All donated by Luisa Ferrall

Hand Painted Canoe Paddle
Approx. value   $95
Decorative Wine Glasses
Approx. value   $30
Donated by Juta Perry

Electro-Magnetic Therapy Session with Shelly Sanderson
of Swan Healing
Approx. value   $65
Donated by Shelly Sanderson

Heated Stone Massage with Patricia Eales
Approx. value   $80
Donated by Patricia Eales

Night Faeries Figurine
Approx. value   $30
Night Faeries Figurine
Approx. value   $30
Donated by Anonymous

Aura and Tarot Reading Gift Certificate
Approx. value $100
Donated by Paula Eagles

Stained Glass Candle Box by Karen Frauley
Approx. value    $30
Donated by Karen Frauley

Check out this entry from Acupuncture Guelph. (My sister website).

Women who experience hot flashes will sometimes release heat while having cupping therapy. The cups sooth tight muscles and help the energy flow of the body, but they can also pull out excess heat.

See the photos of the cups filled with steam here…

Introducing! My new online forum:

• Have you ever had a strange experience and wish you had someone to talk to about it?
• Have you ever wondered if you had psychic abilities yourself?
• Are you frightened by something you feel happening to you, but can’t explain?

Well, now you can go to Intuition & You and share your story in the free community forum. The site is run by me, Bonnie Adam, a professional psychic,  energy healer and acupuncturist. I am building a community to help you to understand what is happening to you!

Intuition & You is a new website that has been created to build a community for people on their spiritual journeys.
www.intuitionandyou.com has a forum for discussions on intuition development and psychic or paranormal experiences. It is a place where people can support each other in developing their intuition, share resources and encourage each other.

Please drop by to share your stories, your successes and your questions. Or offer support, encouragement and comments to others for the benefit of all.
This site also offers a listing for professional intuitives, psychics, mediums, channels, spiritual readers and energy healers.

Check out the Guelph, Healthy Choices Wellness Show. This Saturday, April 28th, 10:30 to 5pm at the Best Western. (The old Ramada Inn at the corner of Stone and Gordon.) I will be offering the chance to try acupuncture for just $20. Come early to sign up for a session. They will go fast!