Non-evasive energy healing paired with traditional medical practises
- Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 04:14
- Written by SUNJEEV PRASAD
Pranic Healing serves to enhance lives of those looking for a new form of therapy
Have you ever walked into a tense situation and feel a sense of heaviness overcome you?
As the cliché goes, "you could cut the tension with a knife."
In case you were wondering, Pranic Healers, such as Dr. Jyoti Dekate, would replace the word 'tension' with 'energy' that has been created by the tense situation. The heaviness is a byproduct of all the negativity associated with it.
Putting post-traumatic stress disorder out in the open
- Published on Friday, 10 February 2012 18:40
- Written by GINA IAQUINTA
Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Donald Ethell, shares his own struggles
For 38 years, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Donald Ethell, retired colonel, served in the Canadian Armed Forces. In 1993, he retired as a highly decorated peacekeeper.
During his time in the army, he served in 14 international peacekeeping missions including Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel and the Balkans. He also served as deputy force commander of multinational forces during the 1990 Persian Gulf War before going on to complete his final assignment in Yugoslavia in 1992.
He says his time in the army was a traumatic experience that left him with tormenting memories.
Love for Lexi
- Published on Thursday, 09 February 2012 20:29
- Written by TANIS BROWN
How a young Calgarian's battle has inspired the generosity of hundreds
15-year-old Lexi Whyte sits in her bed at the Alberta Children's Hospital, wincing from pain as her mother holds her hand. The promising ballerina has been suffering with a non-cancerous bone tumor in her skull that has caused an incredibly painful rare nerve condition. She has been hospitalized for her illness since May 2011.
The pain is so bad that Lexi often has to bite down on a wet cloth to prevent her teeth from chipping, says Lexi's Mother, Jessica Taylor. "Her hearing is so sensitive that even breathing around her makes her cry."
Money a deciding factor for seniors needing short-term rehabilitation
- Published on Friday, 03 February 2012 20:00
- Written by ALYSSA QUIRICO
It’s either pay for private home care or move away from home
Alice Wylie, 89, sits at a long wooden table in the TV/game room at Carewest Glenmore Park rehabilitation and recovery centre. At about 4:30 p.m., the sun is beginning to set through the window behind her.