ISSUE 17 | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

SHARING THE DIRECTION OF COMMUNITIES

OCEAN CHRONICLES Rocky Tidal Ecology FEATURE ARTIST WELLNESS ARTIST Kelly Everill-Zotek: Art is Life

SANFORD NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS Climbing the WILLIAMS Mountain of Health It’s Just the Sage Talking... GILAKAS'LA • WELCOME TO KWA’LILAS HOTEL • , BC

Kwa’lilas—a traditional word meaning ‘a place to sleep’—was chosen by the FIND YOUR Gwa’sala ‘Nakwaxda’xw elders for this hotel, in hopes that travelers and guests would find peaceful rest here after a day of exploration in the North Island. After exploring, refresh with lunch or dinner from our Aboriginal-inspired west coast PLACE menu in Ha’me’, our restaurant. Relax with an Island brew, glass of fine wine and tasty snacks in Nax’id’, our comfy, nautical-themed pub. Located in downtown Port Hardy, all our rooms host complimentary high-end TO SLEEP amenities and services. In addition to viewing our local traditions, stories and culture throughout the hotel, visitors can partake in locally guided, First Nations The North Island’s only premier First eco-tours and cultural experiences. At Kwa'lilas, you can enjoy your stay your way. Nations four-star destination hotel, With over 4,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, we are also the business offering 85 guestrooms and featuring function partner of choice - from more intimate gatherings, boardrooms and a curated selection of authentic local workshops to larger Christmas parties and ballroom soirees, Executive Chef Karl Aboriginal arts and culture. Cordick and his team skillfully cater events of any size.

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OCEAN CHRONICLES | MARINE LIFE STUDIES 10 Rocky Tidal Ecology at Botanical Beach

CREATING ARTIFICIAL REEFS | RICK WALL 12 The Sinking at Catalyst Paper in Powell River

ARTIST FEATURE | SANFORD WILLIAMS 14 It's Just the Sage Talking...

SHIFT HAPPENS | ANDREA WAGEMAKER 14 18 Losing Weight through Mindful Eating NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS INGRID PINCOTT, ND 26 Climbing the Mountain of Health

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WWW.COMPASSMAGAZINE.CA Issue 17 | COMPASS MAGAZINE | 5 OFF THE BEATEN PATH SAN JOSEF BAY Bud Logan

It was 4:30 in the morning and we were The Cape Scott Provincial Park itself is a wondrous just loading the truck for a trip to San Josef Bay. It was a place, a real jewel that can be found at the north west long drive from and we wanted to get an ear- end of Vancouver Island and contains many fascinat- ly start. A friend was visiting from Holland and he was ing bays and beaches. One of the more noticeable bays stoked on seeing the sea stacks that have formed in the is San Josef Bay with its sea stacks. Many people visit bay. The bay is located just past Holberg and is on the the bay just to see these formations. The area has had a southern end of the Cape Scott Provincial Park. first nations presence here for some time. Middens and other remains of settlements serve as evidence that the We also planned to stop at Ronnings Garden on the area has been used for many thousands of years. way. The gardens are beautiful and a must-see for trav- elers heading further west from Holberg. In 1910 Bernt The sea stacks at San Josef Bay are beautiful. Water Ronning was a young settler from Norway who home- surging through the sandy passages at high tide has steaded five acres of land. He never left when most oth- slowly eroded the softer outer rock, leaving behind ers did and lived here until the 1960s. He was known far these harder formations. They can only be found in San and wide for his incredible gardens of rare plants and Josef Bay on Vancouver Island. Our Dutch friend was trees. Bernt also loved to get together with his friends completely taken by these formations, as we stepped and neighbours for dancing. He had a huge pump or- out onto the beach he stopped and all he could say was, gan and built a hall where they could gather and dance. “Wow!” —and that statement pretty much sums up the There is a short trail that runs off the Holberg road that whole area. takes you into the gardens—just watch for the signs. As part of Cape Scott Provincial Park, San Josef Bay is The first European settlers be- easily accessible on well maintained trails and board- gan arriving to this area in 1897 walks. From the nearest parking lot and trailhead, it is and attempted to build farms in a 3km hike on level ground, and the trail could easily what is now the provincial park. handle a buggy or even a wheelchair. They had a difficult time trying The road from Port Hardy is quite long but fairly well to work the rocky land and left maintained. Please drive with caution as these roads are after a few years, leaving behind active logging roads. Turn your lights on and give trucks cleared patches and fields that the road as they can't stop easily and they depend on are now semi-wild as well as many place names, includ- you to drive carefully. Give them the right of way. ing Hansen Lagoon and Nissen Bight. You can find fruit

trees growing in many places and sometimes see the Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since remains of settlers' cabins that have for the most part 1961 and has a deep love of the Island’s wild returned to the land. Most of the original settlers even- places. He is an artist, environmentalist, writer, photographer and amateur entomologist. tually moved to Malcolm Island where they create a bet- Visit Bud at www.gohiking.ca ter life, building farms and communities like Sointula.

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WWW.COMPASSMAGAZINE.CA Issue 17 | COMPASS MAGAZINE | 7 Walking in their Footsteps: TELEGRAPH COVE RESORT Bud Logan

Telegraph Cove is located on the eastern For decades, Telegraph Cove remained a town built shores of north Vancouver Island right in the middle of around a sawmill with the only way in or out by boat. the Broughton Archipelago; itself located in the John- In 1956 a road was built to the cove. By the mid 1970s, stone Strait. Jacques Cousteau called the Archipelago one the lumber mill and salmon saltery were slowing down of the best places in the world to view and enjoy Orcas in and tourists were beginning to find the cove, including their natural environment. I wholeheartedly agree. sport fishermen. In 1980, Stubbs Island Whale Watching was launched, the first ecotourism outfit created to take The Broughton Archipelago area has been occupied by people whale watching on the coast. They are still one the first peoples for at least 9,000 years. They have a of the best. rich cultural heritage that brings a real sense of history here. In recent years the Europeans have created anoth- Today Telegraph Cove has two resorts, two marinas, er history that may only be 150 years old, but it has had three RV parks—and this month there is a new lodge a deep impact on the area. coming into operation on the hill just above the cove. It's quite impressive, and it will allow tour bus compa- Telegraph Cove acquired its name in 1912 when the nies to bring in full tours to stay at the resort. Until now Superintendent of Telegraphs was looking for a north the guests would need to be located in several different island location for the northern terminus of the tele- communities on the north Island, and then travel to the graph line from Campbell River. This little Cove was Cove for adventures. perfectly suited, and became known as Telegraph Cove. The owner, Gordie Graham, and the Cove Manager In the 1920s Alfred Marmaduke Wastell, with help from Taso Staikos gave me a tour of the lodge this month and Asian laborers, built a small lumber mill and salmon although it was still in the final stages of construction, saltery, the lumber business prospered and expanded. I could see that it will be a great addition to all the in- Telegraph Cove lumber was used throughout the north credible accommodations that are already available at Island and helped create the villages and towns. the resort. The lodge will open August 1, 2018, and it is already fully booked for the opening. Telegraph Cove during the second world war was a relay station for the Canadian Military. Many of the old build- "We were truly honoured to be wed at such an amaz- ings at Telegraph Cove are from this period of history. ing place. We wanted the dream wedding and Telegraph

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There also is a great campground located just 10 min- utes up the hill from the Cove. There are two small DOWNTOWN COURTENAY creeks running along either side of the campground and a wonderful trail that will take you down to Bausa Cove. SUMMERNIGHT From there you can head out to Blinkhorn light where you can see all sorts of sea life from the bluffs where the light is located—humpback whales travel right past here, as do Orcas and sealions. MARKETS Telegraph Cove is home to numerous businesses that cater to to those looking for adventure. There are whale and bear watching tours that head out daily in season, you can book a fishing guide for extraordinary fishing, or head out for a day or a week on a once in a lifetime 5th Street Parking Lot at England Ave kayaking adventure where you have a great chance to June 22-Sept 7 see humpback whales or perhaps a pod of orcas. The Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps museum where you can learn so much about the history Arts & crafts, food trucks, music, fine art, games, home decor, kids stuff, dancing, readings, demos, of this cove is a must see. The many old buildings locat- COMOX VALLEY jewelry, souvenirs, collectibles, tastings, magic stuff, ed at the resort have been completely updated inside your community workshops, buskers and more. JOIN US! while the exteriors still have the rustic look they had arts council when first built, giving them a wonderful charm. vendor/busker info: comoxvalleyarts.com Visit the Comox Valley Arts Booth sponsored by Photo of Markella and Matthew on their wedding day each week for draws and giveaways. Hayley Zumkeller Photography ECLECTIC SHOPPING | UNUSUAL SIGHTS | FOOD & FUN

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WWW.COMPASSMAGAZINE.CA Issue 17 | COMPASS MAGAZINE | 9 Ocean Chronicles Gooseneck barnacles | Photo Chelsea Mathieson

ROCKY TIDAL ECOLOGY at Botanical Beach,

Josh McInnes & Chelsea Mathieson

Have you ever explored a remote beach like turquoise jewels on the golden rock surface, and or peered into a tide pool along British Columbia’s host entire subtidal ecosystems within their waters. Bo- Pacific Northwest coast? We are often fascinated with tanical Beach also acts as an ecological transition zone how much life each small pool of water contains. For or ecotone for numerous marine species. As one heads example, the keen naturalist may view numerous west from the protected waters off Southern Vancou- small herbivorous black turban snails (Tegula funebra- ver Island, the rocky intertidal regions are replaced by lis) grazing on algae, or a Pacific blood star (Henricia sandy exposed beaches off and British leviuscula) feasting on a sponge. Tide pools give us a Columbia. A mix of flora and fauna represent numer- glimpse into the realm of the subtidal zone, the area ous phyla inhabiting the pools of Botanical Beach. just beneath the crashing surf. Each organism inhabiting the intertidal zone is adapt- All along the coast of Vancouver Island, tide pool loca- ed to different environmental and biological factors, tions abound; but one of the best places in the world ranging from heavy storm waves and long periods of to explore them is Botanical Beach. Located on South- low tide, to predation and competition between spe- western Vancouver Island, just west of the small town cies. Organisms like the sea palms (Postelsia palmae- of , Botanical Beach is approximately 115 formis) and Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes pollici- kilometers (or a 2.5-hour drive) from the city of Victo- pes) are well adapted to dealing with waves. Holdfasts ria. Engulfed in western hemlock, coastal Douglas fir, and maneuverable stipes allow a sea palm to anchor and western red cedar, Botanical Beach is part of the to rocks while maintaining flexibility to sway with Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. On a clear sunny day the waves and tidal currents. Gooseneck barnacles have Olympic Mountains can be viewed from shore, and also adapted to these conditions, and flush red as they often killer whales (Orcinus orca), Gray whales (Es- absorb oxygen from fast flowing tidal surge. To feed, chrichtius robustus), and humpback whales (Megap- they use specialized structures called cirri to filter tera novaeangliae) can be sighted in Juan de Fuca Strait small planktonic organisms from the water. the body of water separating Vancouver Island from Washington State. At low tide organisms are affected by desiccation and hypoxia from depleted oxygen levels. Many organ- Of all the amazing entities this place has to offer, the isms have adapted techniques for dealing with these thing that makes Botanical Beach so unique is the ba- stressful situations. The black chiton (Katharina tuni- sin-like tide pools. Formed by the coastal process of cate) uses its muscular foot to create suction on hard weathering and erosion, thousands of years of wave- surfaces trapping both water and oxygen. The frilled tossed stones and boulders have hollowed out perfect dogwinkle (Nucella lamellosa), and many other ma- pockets in the sandstone substrate. These pools now sit rine snail species, have structures called the opercu-

10 | COMPASS MAGAZINE | Issue 17 WWW.COMPASSMAGAZINE.CA Photos Tide pools of Botanical Beach | Josh McInnes; map of Botanical Beach. lum that enable them to seal off their shells, locking in From a novice explorer to an expert marine biologist, moisture and keeping them safe from predators and the intertidal zone is a fascinating environment to environmental factors. explore. When exploring the intertidal zone it is im- portant to remember that we are visiting organisms in Intertidal organisms also are subjected to biological their environment. Many of these organisms have del- factors like competition and predation. The more icate structures and can be easily damaged. Try only similar organisms are to one another ecologically, lifting small rocks, as larger rocks can crush and kill an the fiercer the competition. Species that utilize simi- organism. It is also important to protect yourself. The lar niches often compete to try to displace each oth- intertidal zone can be dangerous and slipping on an er. For instance thatched (Semibalanus cariosus) and algae covered rock can cause serious damage. For the acorn (Semibalanus balanoides) barnacles share a best viewing, plan your day by looking at local tides, similar niche with Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus tros- and purchasing a small identification guide to local sulus). The barnacles are able to retain seawater more species. With every tide that comes new discoveries in efficiently to outcompete mussels for space (a limiting an ever changing dynamic ecosystem. factor) in higher tidal areas. Josh McInnes is a cetacean ecologist and research Predation is also a significant ecological force in intertid- coordinator at MarineLife Studies in Monterey Bay, California. He taught ocean sciences at the Marine Science al communities, influencing their ecology both directly Centre from 2014-2016. He lives in Victoria, BC. and indirectly. A common predator of numerous inter- tidal organisms is the sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia he- lianthoides). The presence of this predator visually and through pheromones can alter the location, movements, and even morphology of certain species. For example scallops have been known to physically swim away be- fore being in contact with sunflower sea stars.

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WWW.COMPASSMAGAZINE.CA Issue 17 | COMPASS MAGAZINE | 11 Creating an Artificial Reef THE SINKING AT CATALYST PAPER Rick Wall, Vice President, ARSBC

On Saturday June 23, 2018, Powell River witnessed an historic change to their seascape: the sinking of the first of the floating breakwater ships from Catalyst Paper, to be re-purposed as a new ma- rine habitat off Willingdon Beach.

Since 1930 the Powell River Company (now Catalyst Paper, Powell River Division) has had a floating break- water protecting its log pond and foreshore from the storms that regularly come into the Malaspina Strait. Due to the depth of the water, a traditional rock break- water would have been prohibitively expensive to build – whereas surplus ships could be assembled into a breakwater for a fraction of the cost.

In the late 1940’s mill management decided that a collection of concrete vessels would provide a perma- nent solution for protection of the log pond. The first four reinforced concrete hulks arrived in 1948 ( John Smeaton, Armand Considerer, LJ Vicat, and Henry Le Chatelier), followed by Thaddeus Merriman (1950), PM Anderson & Quartz (1956), Peralta (1958), YOGN- 82 (1961) and the Emile N. Vidal (1965). These ten his- toric American-built WWI / WWII ships – averaging 366 to 375 feet in length and made of 5½ inch thick re- inforced concrete – constitute the largest floating hulk breakwater in the world.

YOGN-82 was built by Concrete Ship Constructors, National City, California, and launched in 1944. Dis- placing 4860 tons, she is 375 ft long, 56 ft wide and 38 Images (from top) | YOGN 82 Sinking (Catalyst ft deep. Each barge had a crew of 12 and could carry Paper); drone footage of YOGN 82 Sunk (Catalyst up to 63,000 US barrels (10,000,000 litres) of gasoline Paper); Detonation, 23 Jun 2018 (K. Beattie/ARSBC) in 24 cargo tanks. A total of 22 were built from 1942 to Opposite Page | Depth and Location, YOGN 82; 1944, YOGN-82 being the 16th. As a minor vessel, it was simply given a designation: YO (yard oiler) G (gasoline storage) N (not self propelled). These ships served a vi- tal role for the US Navy during the Pacific operations in WWII, as they were often the only in-theatre fuel storage facilities available to the US forces.

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After the war YOGN-82 was declared surplus and was laid up in Pearl Harbor as part of the Pacific Reserve Fleet. It was purchased by the Powell River Company (now Catalyst Paper) in 1960 and arrived in Powell Riv- er on June 1, 1961.

Fast forward to the 23rd of June—and from the de- tailed calculations, explosive testing and best man- agement practices Powell River witnessed a perfect sinking event. “This was the most unique and creative marine habitat project ever undertaken by our Society. Divers of all skill levels seek novelty, and this will be a dive back into maritime history for adventure divers worldwide,” said Howie Robins., President of the AR- SBC.

Salish Sea Dive owner Gary Lambeth in Powell River is delighted with the new marine installation and will use the YOGN wreck site for training the next gener- ation of divers. The YOGN sank in 11 minutes and re- mained upright all the way to the sea floor. The ship is positioned with the bow facing the shore line and is accessible only by boat. Two mooring floats have been installed to mark her location on the sea floor. Depths and location have been verified. Given that this is a concrete ship, there are no areas that were pur- posefully prepared for divers. Natural openings and overhead environments should be approached with caution as the wreck is intended primarily for external recreational use.

The Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia (ARSBC) is a registered non-profit society based in Vancouver, BC. Experienced specialists consult on the creation of long term stable marine habitats using ethical means of vessel preparation. As well as protecting environmental- ly and historically sensitive marine habitats, these new reefs also provide opportunities for eco-adventure scuba diving tourism. In addition to YOGN, the Artificial Reef Society has sunk seven ships and one Boeing 737 since 1991 in the waters off BC's west coast.

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SANFORD WILLIAMS It's Just the Sage Talking...

I was already in a trance when I walked said about this painful experience that he endured at into the Beach Shed; I had been in , on Noot- residential school. While at a home visit in 1981, Mas- ka Island, for four days now and I knew I needed to ter Carver Dominic Andrew, a relative, was visiting his sit down with the infamous Sanford Williams, Master family. This was Sanford's introduction to traditional Carver, while I was there. The trip and experience had carving and once he got going, he never looked back. been absolutely incredible—with the boat ride on the His parents sent him and his siblings to finish school historic Uchuck III, the drumming circle of the Mucha- in Victoria at what is now known as Mount Douglas laht peoples at their Territorial Summer Camp Out, Secondary School. He graduated in 1985 and took a the stunning beaches upon beaches, the rustic cabin year off upon completion and headed back to Yuquot. and all the hospitality of everyone I had met over this Williams continued to carve daily and pulled heavily short period. Williams was no different; he welcomed upon his culture to lend him strength and help him me with open arms and his big smile. heal along his journey. While at home, he came across an article in the paper about Gitanmaxx School of Looking back at Williams’ personal history, it’s a strong Northwest Coast Indian Art in Hazelton, British Colum- story that resonates with many indigenous peoples bia. He applied, and spent four years there studying on the West Coast. Born in a boat on the water, Wil- under instructors such as Ken Mowat, Brennan Ste- liams was raised in solitude in Yuquot until forced to vens and Walter Harris. attend Christie Residential School in Tofino with his brother and sister. His paternal family is Williams; his Looking around the Beach Shed, Williams shows me all father had 16 siblings with only his father still alive. his pieces along with the stories that go with each one. His mother’s side are Dicks, and she had 21 brothers “It’s very relaxing and calming here. I can feel the knife and sisters; two are still alive today. The doors to this carve through the wood. This entire place (Yuquot) is part of his life closed in 1983, but there is much to be peaceful, especially here in the Beach Shed,” Williams

14 | COMPASS MAGAZINE | Issue 17 WWW.COMPASSMAGAZINE.CA tells me as I am consumed by his current works on display. He comes home for the summer season each year and lives with his wife in Hope, B.C., during the rest of the year working on orders along the way. “I always keep busy,” he says. “There are many stories to be told through my works, and most are personal experiences that I can share through my culture.”

Being away from family for most of his childhood and youth, he gets to reclaim his culture during these spe- cial times in Yuquot during the summer season. Wil- liams makes his own tools and gathers wood from the beach below. He’s set up to prepare and plane alder, yellow and red cedar as he needs. Williams likes to work with yellow cedar and alder for masks as it has the right density for the detailed carving he likes to add. He keeps true to tradition and uses red cedar for totem work and some of his carved plaques.

Williams continues work on his latest creation, Wolf and Human mask, carved on alder. He’s been working on it since June, while juggling finishing other pieces along the way. Williams has had the privilege of exhibit- ing abroad; a special moment was being in Taiwan with his human portrait mask in 1997. He has also shown at the Bill Reid Gallery and has been interviewed by sever- al national magazines and newspapers.

“It’s never too late to start claiming your culture,” Wil- liams says. “Learn to dance and sing in your traditional language. Learn to carve; be sure to follow your pas- sions … but that might just be the sage talking.”

Follow Sanford’s work on line at sanfordwilliams.com Connect via Twitter and Instagram @FriendlyCove If you can’t connect with him in Yuquot during the summer season, head to Hope, B.C., where his other studio shop is located on Hudson Bay Street.

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SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker

Eating FOR LIFE

Mindfulness seems to be the new buzzword. • All foods are welcome, there are no forbidden foods. Mindfulness is applied to stress, depression, anxiety, ill- • The emphasis is on celebrating, enjoying and savour- ness and eating. But mindful eating isn’t just about what ing food also, accepting, caring and loving our bodies. we eat or where we eat, it is also about why we eat, how we • Acknowledges that there is no perfect way to eat. It is a eat and what is going on for us while we eat. Traditionally, kind, patient and non-critical way of eating and living. when people have eating challenges they turn to dieting as a way out but dieting only makes the eating challenge Are you ready to end the struggle with food and explore worse. So, what is the difference between dieting and Mindful and Intuitive Eating? The answer lies within your mindful eating? mind, and you have everything you need to succeed. Slim- ming is about trusting your innate abilities, as you do when Dieting: you ride a bicycle. You may not remember how scary it • Relies on willpower and control. was the first time you tried to bike, but you kept practic- • Is inflexible, strict and rule based. ing until you could ride automatically, without thought or • Focuses on weight loss as the only goal. effort. Losing weight may seem similarly beyond you, but • Is about denial and deprivation. it's just a matter of finding your balance. • Implies that our body and eating need to be “fixed." • Is a short-term quick fix and 95% of dieters gain the I struggled with taking off the pounds and trying to con- weight back and more. vince my clients they could do the same, then I finally • Creates feelings of guilt and shame. started to shift my awareness to what was going on in my • Restricts and often eliminates food groups. mind—negative self-talk and how it impacted my efforts. After personally losing over 21 pounds in just two months Mindful Eating: it all made sense. It was not only what I was eating, but the • Empowers us to listen to our bodies to guide us as to way I was eating. I could not believe that negative messages what, when and how much to eat. from my childhood were holding me back. • Relies on awareness and consciousness around food and eating. So where to start on changing your negative beliefs? Two • It’s about freedom of choice, flexibility and accep- strategies are better than one. When it comes to losing tance around food. weight and keeping it off, a winning combination is hyp- • Focuses on health versus weight. The focus is on the nosis and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which process of making small changes to the way we eat helps revamp counterproductive thoughts and behaviors. versus an outcome at the end. Clients who learn both lose twice as much weight with- • The process is slow and permanent, mindful eating out falling into the dieter's lose-some, regain-more trap. addresses ways to deal with emotional eating, stress Raising awareness to the very words you use will support eating and binge eating. and empower your decision to have lasting change with- • Through mindfulness we become aware of our trig- out compromising your taste buds. It is about controlling gers to overeat and once we see the patterns we can your mind into a new way of looking at food. With one change them. life changing session you will taste the difference, hear and • Is a long-term approach that focuses on peace with completely understand why you have been eating the way food and emotional and physical well-being. you do.

18 | COMPASS MAGAZINE | Issue 17 WWW.COMPASSMAGAZINE.CA Believing is seeing. People tend to achieve what they think they can achieve. The expectation of being helped is es- sential. Accept that your new lifestyle change in your food choices will work: this is not a diet, it is a change in food habits that will last for the rest of your life.

Accentuate the positive. Negative, or aversive, suggestions, like "Doughnuts will sicken you," work for a while, but if you want lasting change, you'll want to think positive. "For my body, too much food is damaging. I need my body to live. I owe my body respect and protection." If you imag- ine it, it will come. Like athletes preparing for competi- tion, visualizing victory readies you for a victorious reality. Imagining a day of healthy eating helps you envision the necessary steps to becoming that healthy eater.

Too tough to picture? I will guide you to find yourself at a comfortable weight and remember what you were doing differently then; imagine resurrecting those routines. Or visualize getting advice from a future older, wiser self after she's reached her desired weight. Practice makes perfect. One Pilates class does not produce washboard abs, and one hypnosis session cannot shape up your diet. But si- lently repeating a positive suggestion 15 to 20 minutes dai- ly can transform old eating habits, especially when com- bined with slow, natural breaths, the cornerstone of any behavioral-change program. It will amaze you just how easy it is.

I have clients that report weight loss in just a few days. They can’t believe how good every thing tastes, just shift- ing your mind makes all the difference. Keep your eyes on the prize! With a new mind set, breaking free of your old habits will be rewarding to your health, and self body We offer complimentary consultations imagine, increasing self esteem and confidence. My goal on all of our photo sessions. is to assist you in reaching your ideal weight. After six weeks you should see some changes in your weight as your When was the last time you had clothes get loose and you will lose the cravings for sugar, and the sight of heavy, sugary foods will no longer have an a professional photograph taken? effect on you. Do you have a photo of yourself that you love? Your future holds an exciting and fun way of learning about food and taste testing that serves your body in health CALL 250 338 6660 and vitality. It will only take one appointment to make the TO BOOK YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION lasting changes you deserve and desire. HEADSHOTS FAMILIES GLAMOUR BOUDOIR PERSONAL BRANDING PRINCESS (Little Girls)

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FITNESS, ETC. Chad Braithwaite Five Ways to NATURALLY BOOST TESTOSTERONE LEVELS

Testosterone is often misidentified as the 3. Use The Right Supplements “male” sex hormone. While it’s typical that only men care about There are a few herbs and minerals known to beneficially affect their testosterone levels, women have small quantities of testos- naturally occurring testosterone levels. Have you heard yet that terone as well. Likewise, men have small amounts of estrogen. vitamin D is important? Well then you’ve heard right! Some argue Testosterone’s function, regardless of sex, is to increase muscle, that vitamin D is more appropriately classified as a hormone than decrease fat, increase strength, increase libido, and stimulate red a vitamin, and that is due in part to the fact that vitamin D also blood cells just to name a few. Both hormones are essential for has a cholesterol base chemical structure! Zinc, magnesium, and both sexes, but unfortunately in our day and age, optimal hor- boron are minerals with profound roles in promoting testoster- mone levels are becoming more and more out of whack – for men one synthesis. Herbs such as tribulus terrestris, epimedium, and and women. Average testosterone levels have been on a steady mucuna pruriens have also been found to increase men’s testos- decline for the past few decades, -1% every year since the mid terone levels 1980’s! That’s a real kick in the pants when we add in declining

testosterone levels with age, and we’re not getting any younger, 4. Try More Spicy Foods so what can we do about it? A man’s preference for spicy foods is directly related to his testos- terone levels. The more he likes the heat, the more likely he is to 1. Make Sure You’re Eating Enough Fat have more testosterone. This may be mediated by the hot pep- That’s right. Eat enough fat. More specifically, eat enough choles- per extract, capsaicin, and this information comes in the wake of terol. Eat enough of that demonized nutrient to make sure you’re several observations of humans who are more aggressive, com- optimizing your anabolic potential. What’s enough? At least 25% manding, and risk-keen (behaviors associated with testosterone) of your daily calories must come from fat. When you eat fat, es- having an affinity for hot sauce. pecially saturated fat, you’re also eating cholesterol along with it.

Studies indicate that men eating more fat have greater testoster- 5. Avoid Environmental Xenoestrogens one levels. You can even keep your total fat intake low if you eat What the heck is a xenoestrogen? Sounds like some sort of more saturated, but less polyunsaturated, fat. You see, cholester- fembot/Alien resurrection mashup. In a way, it is a crazy, often ol is the base chemical structure of testosterone. If you don’t eat man-made molecule wreaking havoc on our society, so that’s a it, your body has to make it, and it just can’t seem to make enough fair comparison. Xenoestrogens are termed this because xeno- means stranger or guest. Xenoestrogens come in many forms 2. Lift Weights and common culprits are plastics and other common chemicals This one is a little less controversial. Lifting weights increases tes- (parabens, phthalates, and biphenyls like PCB), food coloring (Red tosterone, and you should do it regularly for multiple reasons. #3), preservatives (BHA), and insecticide (DDT). This is not to be Other modes of exercise, like steady state and HIIT cardio, can taken lightly, and chances are something you use every day has increase testosterone as well, but lifting is the most potent stim- some type of xenoestrogen. Anything with “fragrance” or “per- ulus. Caffeine and creatine supplementation in combination with fume,” don’t put that on your skin. Chances are that it is a phthal- weight training can increase testosterone levels even further! ate compound. Which brings us to #3.

Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc. in Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville. www.fitness-etc.ca

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Tips for HEALTHY SUMMER EATING

Summer is prime time to gather the family Summer Sweets to enjoy more meals together. Family meals are a great way to If you are looking for a sweet treat to bring on your picnic, take introduce nutritious foods, help children to develop positive rela- advantage of summer fruit. Berries, melons and stone fruits like tionships with food, and learn food skills essential for life. Studies peaches, nectarines and cherries are sweet, available and gen- show that kids who eat with their families at least once a day de- erally more affordable in the warmer months. If you buy a large velop better social and language skills, are more connected with amount try freezing or canning the extras. Turn your ripe fruit into their families and friends, and have a better understanding of a smoothie with some milk and yogurt. If you don’t finish your family values. They are also more likely to do better in school, be smoothie, freeze the rest in an ice cube tray or popsicle mold.

at a healthier weight, and have an improved sense of belonging. Healthy Hydration Eating Outdoors Kids often forget to drink water. When you are eating and spend- Take advantage of the warm summer months and enjoy a picnic ing time outdoors in the sun, hydration could be one of the last or BBQ outside with your family. Hot dogs and smokies can be things on your child’s mind. The risk for dehydration is higher on high in salt and fat and low in important nutrients such as protein hot summer days, when more water is lost through the skin, even and iron. Burgers can be a better choice, but they may also be if you don’t see sweat. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration so re- high in salt and fat depending on the type you buy. For a home- mind your kids to sip water throughout the day, even if they say made version with a twist, check out the beef and lentil burger they are not thirsty. If your kids are playing outside, encourage recipe below! Lentils are high in protein, fibre and iron. Iron helps them to have a glass of water before going outside, and another to maintain energy levels, and many people do not meet their dai- when they come back inside. If your child does not enjoy the taste ly iron needs. Fibre is important for increasing feelings of fullness, of water, try flavouring their water with berries, mint leaves, or blood sugar control, lowering cholesterol and overall gut health. citrus to add flavour. Fruits and vegetables such as melons, ber-

Don’t forget to add veggies on to your burger. Try grilled veggie ries, cucumbers, and tomatoes have high water content, so eating skewers; side salads are an excellent way to take advantage of the fruits and vegetables can also increase your fluid intake.

summer leafy greens. For creamy salads like classic potato salad, Beef & Lentil Burgers - serves 4 swap out the dressing with one made with oil and vinegar—quick, Ingredients light tasting, and low in saturated fat. •3/4 cup (175 mL) cooked or canned green lentils •3/4 lb (350 g) lean ground beef •1 small zucchini, coarsely grated •1 egg •1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt COME RIDE WITH US! •1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper Directions In a large bowl, place lentils, beef, zucchini and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Shape into four patties. Place on a baking tray. Cover and place in the fridge for 10 minutes to chill. Riding School / Training / Boarding / Weddings Spray a barbecue grill or chargrill with oil and heat on medium Whether you just want to have fun and learn safe basics or you want to get into the show ring... come ride with us! high. Cook the patties for four minutes each side or until lightly charred and cooked through.

2105 SHETLAND ROAD, CAMPBELL RIVER, BC Recipe by Canadian Lentils lentils.org BALANCEEQUESTRIAN OUTLOOK.COM 250 203 6042 Grace is a UBC Dietitian student. Kimberley is a Registered Dietitian BalanceEquestrianCentre www.alanceeesian.ca with the North Island Public Health program of Island Health.

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Joseph McLean

A few years ago, I climbed into the teeth of the mountains at every chance. I'd throw down big climbs in a single day, rising from sea to summit with a kind of frantic enthusiasm. When A 9-hole executive course through beautiful wooded areas beside I arrived on top, I'd throw on every layer I owned plus three the pristine Salmon River. random toques. I would cower proudly in the lee of snow-cov- The majority of holes are par 3 with 2 at par 4. ered boulders, and watch the passing of a million fleeting views between racing layers of clouds. Open for the season through September in beautiful Sayward on Northern Vancouver Island! And then I became a dad. Parenthood has a way of changing 1608 Rainbow Road, Sayward, BC, V0P 1R0 the summits you once climbed, pulling your adventures to (250) 282-3222 www.golfsawyward.ca a new level. Your ideal climbing partner is no longer a bat- tle-hardened veteran of slope and scree; this one weighs 15 kg Riverside Heritage Guesthouse SALMON RIVER with full breakfast. with his boots on. GUESTHOUSE Free use of kayaks & canoes! IN SAYWARD, BC These days, I'm not out setting new limits in the subalpine. SalmonRiverGuesthouse.com These days I dream of summits like Valentine Mountain, which 250 282 0001 home 250 896 9117 cell at 250 meters doesn't technically qualify as one. But it's a 909 Sayward Rd mountain for us, a start. And when the kids come to me and say "Daddy, can we go to the mountains?", it's the easiest way I can say yes. Because I have to say yes. Can we go to the moun- tains? How could we not?

The stairs of this mountain are steep, hewn from the very rock of the place. As we struggle up the last step, I realize that I have no other goal than seeing my sons top out, no other wish than to see the view reflected back in their eyes. It's a change for me, and a humbling one.

We stand together in silence, looking over the land. And then he turns to me with a smile as bright as alpine sunlight.

"Daddy, are you sure the world is big? Because from up here it looks pretty small."

Joseph McLean lives in Powell River, where he runs a computer specialty store, a whimsical blog, and the occasional marathon. Facebook.com/GrowingUpCoastal

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ENTREPRENEURIAL & LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji

THE POWER OF PRACTICE How to Strengthen your Action Muscle Effectively

Have you experienced hearing people create a new one. Some of the practices we designed for complain or seeing them in pain, and because you care him were: about them you offer ideas that might help, but they say: "Oh, I tried that and it didn't work." • Visualize what he wants to create every morning before getting up and practice picking the thoughts that serve him. People believe that they will have what they want if they • Be aware when using limited language, and replace it with find a better way, a better solution or strategy. In my words that make him feel open and curious. coaching work, I find people often expect results with- • Be proactive: Call clients to fill appointments three weeks out doing anything, or they stop a new practice after a ahead, change business hours, shift his view of the world. few tries. Feeling disempowered, they then feel resigna- • We also created a practice for him to give away money for 40 tion, despair or frustration. I have also witnessed many days: give extra tips, donate, etc. clients who create successes in all aspects of their life by embracing the power of consistent practice. Joe was a perfect coaching client. He followed each step, took on each practice, and showed up each session with There are three levels to practice in the process of questions and requests. He restarted after stopped. He creation: thoughts, words, and actions. Level 1: Our was consistent. thoughts are a reflection of our inner world and how we view the world. Level 2: Our words describe our Three months into our coaching program, during a thoughts, and through describing we activate feelings coaching session, he showed me an envelope full of which make the world we describe more real. Level 3: cash and said: "Maria, all my bills are paid, and I still Our actions are then aligned with the feelings which in have all this money! This has never happened before!" turn create the world into physical form. It's all con- nected. By working on one level you will also work on By then he was taking two days off every week, and his the other two. massage practice was full. Not too long ago he told me that he bought a lawn tractor for his mother who owns Here is an example of how my client Joe found success an acreage property. through practice. Joe is a massage therapist who's been in business for over 10 years. He came for coaching Our thoughts create our language, our language paints burnt out and frustrated with where his business was at, a picture of our world, which then informs our be- and hoping to improve his work and life balance. Short- haviour, which creates our life experience, which be- ly after we started coaching, I noticed limitations in his comes our real world. language: "I can't have that, it's too hard, I have no time, I don't know what I want..." If you create actions from all three levels and you are taking the actions consistently, you will move moun- I invited him to become aware of the impact of his tains. You will create more prosperity and joy than you words, and to focus on giving up the 'old language' and can imagine—because you are that powerful!

Maria Ji is a professional business and life coach. Maria focuses her coaching practice on supporting people to create the life of their dreams. www.mariajicoaching.com

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HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright Climbing MOUNTAINS

No matter what your fitness level, a few simple tips can help reached the top of the hill or gone as far as you can go never you climb that mountain, whether it’s a slight slope in the road sit down or stop completely. It’s very hard on your heart to be along your street, or the steep undulating grade on your favorite working hard, and then come to a dead stop. Keep your legs hiking trail. It's important to be prepared, set realistic goals, and moving gently to maintain blood flow back to your heart. respect your body and it will take care of you. There is no better Use walking poles. When used properly, walking poles can help feeling than looking back downhill at your accomplishment. use more of your upper body musculature, help with your bal- Always warm up and cool down. Start and end each work- ance, and take the load off your joints on the way down. out with a 5-10-minute easy walk on flat. A more specific joint Use large muscles rather than small ones. Step with your warm up may also be needed for those with joint pain or limit- whole foot as you take each step, not just the ball of your foot. ed flexibility. It should be an intensity where you could almost Keep your core engaged and push up through your heel to max- sing a song and you could continue at that pace for a long time imize the use of your quads and glutes, instead of your calves. (30-60+ minutes). If running downhill, go with the flow—don’t resist each step. Use the talk test. On the tough parts, you should always be There will be far less load on your joints if you let your body able to say a few words into a sentence but maybe not be able just go a little when running on decline. Imagine the wheels of to sing a song. Being short of breath is normal as you go uphill a bike rolling forward and try to move efficiently and with ease. or walk at a faster than normal pace, and these intervals of higher intensity exercise are where you increase your fitness Find a nice place to stretch at the end. Pick out a favorite spot level. If you have an unusual change in shortness of breath with a railing or bench to do your stretches. It gives you time with exertion, or shortness of breath at rest, consult your doc- to reflect on your accomplishment and enjoy the view. Try to tor or a Certified Exercise Physiologist before starting on a new cover all the lower body muscle groups and hold for 30-60 program. If you have heart condition, asthma, emphysema or seconds. Hold onto something so that you don’t have to worry COPD, get a more specific exercise prescription prior to start- about your balance and you can get more out of the stretch. ing, and always carry your rescue medications. Progress slowly. Add a hill repeat each week or about 15% If you need to stop, never stop completely. When you’ve increase in volume to minimize the risk of injury.

Sarah Wright is a Practicing Kinesiologist and CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist and co-owner of Heart Strong Fitness.

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NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS Ingrid Pincott N.D. Climbing the MOUNTAIN OF HEALTH PART 1

Do you have goals for improving your health? you take it in chewable form be sure and brush your Some of us will only change when forced to. Like the teeth afterwards. pre-diabetic when warned that the next step is medica- tion to control his blood sugar, will finally make dietary changes. Or are you the kind of person who wants to 4 & 5 Potassium and magnesium are minerals that will nat- prevent diseases as much as possible? Here is a list of urally lower blood pressure, not to mention walking at nutrients and suggestions to get your started. I always least 30 minutes daily. Potassium chloride salt shaker say one change per month that you keep makes twelve is a great substitute for the sodium chloride salt shaker. optimal health changes per year! Magnesium glycinate is my favoured form taken at bed- time relieves insomnia, leg cramps, migraine headaches 1 and much more. The only side effect might be loosening Vitamin A reduces the death rate from viral infections. of the bowels, so if you are constipated try this instead! Studies were done in South Africa and Indonesia, and Vitamin A lessened the mortality from measles or vi- ral infections resulting in hospitalizations. Small doses 6 Vitamin B-complex is a natural anti-depressant vitamin of 10,000 IUs to 25,000 IUs per day is required. Eating combination. If every teenager took B complex I think orange vegetables such as peppers and carrots provides there would be far less depression in this age group. carotene, the precursor for vitamin A production. Whenever I called my mother upset she would ask me “have your taken your B’s lately?” B6 helps with carpel 2 tunnel and trigger finger, prevents PMS, and also pre- Zinc shortens the durations of colds, heals skin ulcers and vents calcium oxalate kidney stones. It also lowers ho- relieves symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It is available mocysteine reducing cardiovascular risk. in lozenge form and great for kids to suck on for sore throats. Taken daily throughout the school year along Over the next six months if you can incorporate these with good old vitamin C helps prevent colds and flus. vitamins you may find that you can avoid over the count- er medications for colds, flus, constipation, menstrual cramps and you may be able to avoid prescriptions for 3 Buying? I'll find your Dream Home Vitamin C is never too old fashioned! It is the “live lon- antibiotics, blood pressure and anti-depressants. Wow! ger” vitamin according to Dr. Jonathon Wright. The Supplements taken together have an additive effect. For Selling? No-obligation Free Market Evaluation book “Vitamin C: Who Needs It” by Dr. Cheraskin pro- example taking zinc improves taste buds so children vides a long list of its benefits. It will improve muscle and the elderly eat better, magnesium helps with moods and PMS too and when you feel better you are going to SUSAN MALLINSON mass. It is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. It re- REALTOR® at Royal Lepage Advance Realty feel more motivated to make further changes. duces cardiovascular risk by 42% and causes regression cell: 250.203.3545 Next issue we'll make the summit of good health with folic acid, of atherosclerotic plaque when taken 1500mg daily. If office: 250.286.3293 Vitamin B12, selenium, carnitine, tryptophan and tyrosine! toll-free: 1.888.286.1932 email: [email protected]

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WELLNESS ARTIST Kealy Donaldson KELLY EVERILL-ZOTEK Meat Cave and Island Owl Trucks are just a few that I immediately recognize as the artist and I discuss her passion and projects. From air brushing to sandblast- ing, painting to tattooing, Everill’s portfolio is impres- sive and extremely creative.

As a self-trained artist, Everill notes she has done some seminars in Las Vegas throughout the years to fo- When we talk about art as therapy, cus on particular styles and textures but overall she is Kelly Everill’s body of work is exemplified through the self-taught and quite accomplished through her list of hundreds of murals she has created over the past couple mediums. “I like the variety of mediums I work with; of decades. Everill-Zotek has multiple projects in the I am extremely excited about learning the art of tat- local hospitals as well as numerous schools throughout too – I’m just starting to practice for this special skill,” the Comox Valley and beyond. With 12 murals in the Everill notes. She’s been a full-time artist since 1998. Comox Valley Hospital and placement in the Dementia “There was a big article hosted by In-Focus Magazine Ward of Courtenay’s Seniors Village and school after in ’98 and that really launched so many opportunities school, simply too many to list, this artist has found an for me,” Everill recalls fondly. incredible work-life balance through art as her life. As a graduate of Highland School, Comox, in 1983, Just scrolling through her website or Facebook page, so she moved away for a bit and moved back to the Co- many of her works are familiar without even knowing mox Valley in 1989 and gave birth to a beautiful baby that she was the genius behind them. Highland’s gym, girl. Her daughter Ashlie is following in her mother’s Brooklyn Elementary, Lake Trail School, Island Ink Jet, footsteps by working and learning from Everill. “She’s Edible Island, YQQ Comox Airport, Kingfisher, Sonora my biggest success in life,” Everill says. Originally from Resort, CCCU Ryan Road location, all the theme rooms Halifax, Everill proudly notes her M’ik Maq heritage; at the Anchor Inn, chalkboards at Matches, JK’s Local her dad was in the Air Force and they arrived in the

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Comox Valley when vehicles and instru- she was 10 years old. ments. You may re- call the Music Fest Not only does she poster from two work with a variety years ago, another of mediums, Everill truly has tackled subject matter proud accomplishment of Everill's. by the masses. From sandblasting doors in Klemtu for traditional west coast indigenous work to painting ga- If you are interested in seeing the diversity of her work, rage doors to create life-like wood, specialized theme we put together the following route to follow her work murals in mansions and playrooms alike, and exteri- in the Comox area: Griffin Pub B CFB Comox B CFB Ice or/interior conversions of dated walls for residential Rink B CFB Museum B the Base Bar B YQQ are all part and commercial properties – a brilliant way to refresh of what could be called ‘Kelly’s Row’. From Lil Road- without major renovations and completely cost effec- ie Grill in Gold River to the Cumberland Road ‘Poppy’ tive. Even window painting, especially at Christmas fence, Everill’s work can be seen everywhere. time, keeps this artist’s schedule full and busy. If you don’t groove to her painted works, perhaps She recently completed the Community Piano Project consider her musical talents with her band, Shotgun for the Town of Comox and continues to take on large Kelly—booked all summer long throughout the North and small projects like motorcycle tanks, skulls, shoes, and Central Island.

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EatLOCAL Devil's Club Bud Logan

Devil's Club grows all over Vancouver Island. It has been called one of the most valuable medicinal It grows best in wet shaded areas and Vancouver Island plant native to the Pacific Northwest. has plenty of wet shaded areas. You cannot miss this First People have used it to treat acute and chronic dis- plant with its huge leaves and many spines. Even the orders, as well as using it as a protective charm. I re- leaves have spines. member my dad would always place a piece above our The leaves resemble giant thimbleberry leaves but up front door to keep bad spirits out. close the spines that cover the stems make identifica- For rheumatism the tea was drunk and also applied to tion simple. It is found all over the Pacific North west the painful joints. A poultice of the root bark was ap- and quite often forms dense thickets with stems over plied to a nursing mother’s breasts to stop excessive 3m tall. It spreads mostly by the stems falling to the flow after weaning. An eyewash of the tea was used to ground and taking root. treat cataracts. In the spring it has a white flower cluster that matures It has also been used in herbal steam baths for treat- into a lovely red berry cluster. The berries are poison- ing general body pain. The burnt stems mixed with oil ous but First Peoples have been using them for genera- make a salve for swellings. The root bark boiled in oil tions to kill lice by mashing them up and applying the and used to treat psoriasis worked better than hydro paste to the hair. This also treats dandruff and makes cortisone in studies. the hair soft and shiny, but avoid getting the mashed berries in your mouth or you could experience some Like all the ginsengs it is an adaptogen, balancing the acute vomiting. stress response and stabilizing the body. Tlingit medi- Support. Freedom. cine men undergo solitary initiations in the wilderness The stems and roots are the primary medicinal part and fasting and only drinking Devil’s club tea. Haida hunt- Peace of Mind. both can be used but the roots are more concentrated ers also use the tea as a and easier to use, since the roots don’t have the spines Berwick by the Sea Retirement Community sweat lodge additive. and are easier to peel. To harvest the inner bark off the in downtown Campbell River is creating a wonderful environment The inner bark is dried where residents enjoy exceptional service from friendly sta�f. stems, it is best to wait till the full moon stage when the and mixed with a cream medicine is more concentrated in the stems. Look for A�fordable inclusive monthly packages to treat athletes foot as last year's growth and peel the outer bark off then scrape starting at $2550 well as other inflictions. the inner bark and dry. The dried bark can be brewed Find out more about The Berwick Way™ – into a tea or made into a tincture. It also works as a great Ask one of our Senior Living Experts Today! Truly one of the great spring tonic. The active constituents may be saponins plants of the Pacific Not sure if Berwick is right for you? Come for a ‘curiosity tour’! and substances with insulin-like activity but research is Northwest, its qualities Visit BerwickRetirement.com still ongoing to identify these medicinal components. are almost magical.

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BEING HUMAN James L. Anderson If Only We Could

PART 2

Our lives are consumed. From everywhere It is the way it has always been. As always in the around us in moment to moment savage on- past the only way to survive has been to lay up slaught in the jungle we live everyone cares only things, possessions and refuge for ourselves and for themselves. And if we turn our backs for an guard and lock it away safe from the onslaught instant, it closes in upon us, menacing and om- and savagery all around. That self-centered ob- inous. We cannot show weakness, always walling session and hoarding has worked in the past. off ourselves with all the strength we have. This we all know. The problem is, of course, that it doesn’t really work anymore. It is becoming stark and crystal If only we could escape the fear and the terror to clear that soon, no place will be safe. There will reach out and help each other. Try to save those be no shelter and protection for anyone to find. desperate and dying all around us. The world There will be no place to hide from a disintegrat- would no longer be such a ruthless, brutal and ing planet and civilization. No safety and sanctu- lonely place. We would find compassion, sanctu- ary anywhere. ary and trust in every human being we encoun- ter instead of the empty quicksand of heartless, And so what in this world do we do? indifferent exploitation, hostility and conflict from the enemies we see all around us. If only Excerpted from “Saltspring Soliloquies” we could count on that compassion, believe in ©2016 by James L. Anderson it, depend upon it like the sunrise safe and sure www.james-l-anderson.com always… if only we could.

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