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Issue 12
November 2017
A r t ~ H E A L T H ~ T r a v el ~ L i f e s t y le
ARTINZENE Issue #11 August 2017, QLD Cover Image Artist: Linda Angeldal Publisher
Contents Editors Notes by Michelle Ward, Pg 3
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Editors Artinzene Graphic Design
Conceptual Photography by Linda Angledal - Cover, Pg 4-13
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Interview with Samuel Bright by Michelle Ward, Pg 14-19
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Your Shining Light by Kate Leopold, Pg 20-28
Ray Downing & Artinzene
“An American in Texas” with Anthony Pecone by Michelle Ward, Pg 30-37
Sales & marketing: Artinzene Contributing writers Michelle Ward Linda Angeldal
HEALTH Page 38 - 53 Ketones & Intermittent Fasting by Rhianna Smith, Pg 38-43
Samuel Bright
Healing Leaky Gut by Rhianna Smith, Pg 44-49
Kate Leopold
Blood Pressure by Marilyn Gunston, Pg 50-53
Anthony Pecone Rhianna Smith Marilyn Gunston Tessa Alexa Stanford www. artinzene.com artinzene@gmail.com
TRAVEL Page 58 - 89 South Island, New Zealand by Michelle Ward, Pg 58-89
LIFESTYLE Page 92 - 97 She Was Addicted to Him by Tessa Alexa Stanford, Pg 92-97 Artinzene, Artin Zene
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Editor's Notes This November issue we feature Conceptual Photographer Linda Angledal with her beautiful imagery and unique perspective on tapping into a person’s inner being and expressing that outwardly through her creative work. Kate Leopold uncovers the secrets to finding and expressing your shining light within through music or creativity or whatever it is that sparks your burning light. I was lucky enough to interview two film makers at the recent Byron Bay Film Festival. Samuel Bright is an aspiring film-maker and his music video was feature at BBFF this year, he flew up from Sydney and I got to interview him on the shores of the beautiful Byron Bay. Anthony Pedone was another film-maker who had a feature film shown for the first time at the Byron Bay Film Festival. He is an American from Texas and he talks about the making of the film and how it came about, being predominantly based on true events and friends of his from his younger days. In our health section this issue Naturopath Rhianna Smith explores the benefits of Ketones & Intermittent fasting
Artinzene is published online on a quarterly basis by Artinzene Multi-media Ltd ABN: 72667927542. We welcome any feedback or contributions via artinzene@ gmail.com Opinions and viewpoints expressed by authors are not necessarily those of the editor, staff or publisher of this magazine. The publisher also cannot accept responsibility for any errors in articles or advertisements. Copyright is reserved, which means you may not republish in part or in whole without the written prior permission of the publisher.
By Michelle Ward along with how to Heal a Leaky Gut. Marilyn Gunston gives us tips on how we can reduce our blood pressure and natural ways to increase our health. In the travel section this issue my own photography and article about travelling to several health retreats in South Island New Zealand is the focus of our travel section . Tessa Alexa Stanford shares her short story in our Lifestyle section about her addiction to him. A very entertaining and enthralling read with a twist. I’m sure you will find lots of inspiration and health tips within our November issue as we draw to an end of 2017. This is our 12th issue marking 3 years that Artinzene has been inspired audiences world wide. I would personally like to thank all of our readers, writers sponsors and artists for supporting our online magazine and ask if you can share it with your friends. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year for 2018. Peace, happiness and love to each and everyone of you.
Michelle Ward is the editor, designer and creator of Artinzene Online Magazine and has a multi-media and artistic background combined with a love of natural therapies. She has spent many years travelling the world and living in different countries and cultures. ARTINZENE / Issue #12
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Conceptual Photography by Linda Angledal
I’ve worn a few hats in my time. I’ve been a waitress, a Flight Attendant, Uber Driver, Travel agent, Musician, worked in Sales and Marketing, Production, and Timeshare Sales just to name a few. It’s taken me a long time to realize that I can enjoy my work life and make art at the same time. Photography was something I naturally gravitated to as a teenager, but like many young people, I listened to others I thought knew better than I & followed a more ‘stable’ path. It was much later in life I decided to give photography a serious go. I started teaching myself with tutorials online & practicing on friends. I buddied up with other photographers occasionally. Portraits lead into weddings and commercial photography & eventually I was so obsessed with Photography that I developed a Radial Nerve injury that lasted for over two years. At one point I couldn’t sign my own name. My passion became synonymous with pain. I had no choice but to change careers to heal.
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Art Reluctantly I went into a highpressure sales role in the corporate world. Although I learned a lot, & I am grateful for the experience, it was so far removed from who I was as a person. It was such a gift to come to that realisation, because I became more determined to only do what I loved to do, which was music and photography. With therapy my injury eventually healed. I quit my job, bought a guitar I couldn’t afford, and started on a journey back to my true self. It hasn’t been an easy road, but it had definitely been rewarding.
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However, if I was to return to photography, I needed to make some changes to how I approached my work. I decided only to photograph what I wanted to photograph… no more weddings, & only portraits of the creative, raw kind. This lead me to Conceptual photography; a place where I could be free to create anything that my imagination could dream of. Creating conceptual art has been like nectar for my soul. I’m able to share my deepest thoughts in a way that is married with my visual expression. It feels so wholesome & freeing for me.
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ART To create my images, I usually start with a rough drawing in my journal. I might write down a topic, colours, what props I might need, maybe a short paragraph about the location and what the meaning of the image is, maybe what angle I need. Then I go about preparing for the shoot. I tend to shoot when there is even light as I normally have to blend 5-6 images together to form one image in Photoshop. It makes it much more believable to the eye if the light makes sense. I always seem to find inspiration from nature and drawing from my personal experience or the experience of people around me. Most of my props are derived from nature, like sticks, natural fibers, clay etc. What I hope to achieve by creating is to inspire others to follow their heart. I like to pose questions to get people thinking about their own lives and how they are choosing to live it. I know from experience that it’s easy to get caught up in the rat race & we can push our own dreams to the side. But every single one of us is worthy of leaving a legacy that we are proud of. Sometimes all we need is someone to stir up the pot… I guess I can add ‘professional shit stirrer’ to my CV. Www.lindaangledal.com @lindaangledalcreative FB: linda angledal creative ARTINZENE / Issue #12
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Interview With Sam uel Bright Film Director by Michelle Ward
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ART Was there a particular event or time that you recognized that filmmaking was not just a hobby, but that it would be your life and your living? For me it was more of a gradual shift over a number of years as I studied a Bachelor of Electronic Arts (an experimental video sound art degree). Whilst I was originally focused on building a career writing music, the realistic concept of a film career was slowly ignited after collaborating on a few music video projects as part of my course and successively for my band at the time. Is it harder to get started or to keep going? What was the particular thing that you had to conquer to do either? I think with film it is much harder to keep going due to the fact that you are always learning, there are so many facets of expertise and consequently endless problems to overcome. For example a cinematographer could familiarize themselves with colour grading software to empower themselves to manipulate their own images better or a director could study editing software to improve their visual storytelling. For myself whom by necessity has had to produce my own directorial work thus far, the biggest challenge has been identifying what tasks to delegate and to whom, versus taking it on myself. What advice would you give to someone who wanted to have a life creating film? Patience, start small and take it one step at a time. Don’t compare yourself to others. Learn as much as you can both technically across areas even outside your particular area of chosen expertise. Lastly I would implore everyone to surround themselves with good people, whom you work well alongside.
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Art What was the most important lesson you had to learn that has had a positive effect on your film? How did that lesson happen? When difficulties arise on-set (as they always will) and in the moment, being able to adapt and go with your intuition to resolve the problem. I’ve found that often these challenges can lead to unexpected rewards, for example an actor missing the shoot could result in a more fitting person coming in and doing a better job far beyond your original plan. You are a collaborator. How have you discovered members of your team and how do you keep the relationship with them strong? It could be said that by working as an editor at a production company (VANDAL), running my own festival (CLIPPED) and also freelancing as a director, I have had drifted between quite an eclectic number of communities. From my experience I’ve always been open to finding team members in a variety of ways, including callouts online (STARNOW, Social Media) in addition to references by filmmaker friends or even by literally googling the kind of collaborator I’m seeking. All approaches have had both positive and negative results. 16
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ART You are here at the Byron Bay Film Festival. You are here because of your work and how you do it. What are personal attributes that make for a good filmmaker, and what do you do to foster them? I think inspiration and fostering a unique approach to visual storytelling or writing is always great attribute have. Lucky or unlucky for me, I have had a childhood littered with a number of strange experiences that I believe can assist with creating a point of difference, of which how see the world. They say many iconic filmmakers have come from very weird or odd environments, rather than simply graduating film school with an honors. At least this is what I tell myself so I can sleep at night peacefully.... The Love Of Cinema - What makes a film great for you? Are there certain qualities that make a film better for you? I prefer realistic, gritty and darker films that are truly immersive. When I go to the cinema I enjoy experiencing new worlds or universes that can disconnect me from the current. For that reason and to many peoples surprise, cartoons have rarely interested me. ARTINZENE / Issue #12
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What films have been the most inspiring or influential to you and why? Gus Van Saant’s ‘Elephant’ was a big one for me as it showed me that there are a multitude of ways or techniques to execute a film. In that work and to his trademark style he often utilized super long takes to carry a story. This coupled with quite tragic storylines often meant coming away from the screening quite affected. When you get angry at a movie, what sets you off? Are there common qualities in cinema today that you dislike? Is there something you try to subvert or avoid or rebel against in your work? I think it can be quite unfortunate when people actively look to reproduce or follow trends through their creative process and the music video genre is rife with it. At the end of the day everyone has the freedom of expression to do what they want and that’s crucial for the industry. You could also say it paves way for the more groundbreaking work to stand out anyway.
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Ethics of Creating - Do filmmakers have any responsibility to culture? Do you feel that being a creative person requires that you give back or tell a particular story or not do something else? Why or why not? I think filmmaking like all art should be a freeform without restrictions. As long as you are not hurting anybody or anything physically, all ideas or topics are fair game in my opinion.
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Your Shining Light
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by Kate Leopold
What is it that makes you shine inside? I often find myself asking others and also contemplating myself. Music is in my heart and soul, and from observation, the heart and soul of great musical experiences expands from the sum of all the parts that bring it together. The vision. The feeling. The performance. The connection. The shared experience. The ambience. So much deeper than a performance. When the feeling is right and everyone in the room is on board, singing along as if they have forgotten who they are, feeling inspired – there is a little bit of magic that happens somewhere along the line. You can feel it in the room. Our recent Spring Soiree concert in the Tallebudgera Valley (Gold Coast), was one of those occasions. To top things off, the following day we had a stream of inspired words from people who had attended. They had gone home and picked up guitars, started singing or writing songs, cried, felt compelled into some kind of creative action. I visited my friends at Currumbin Valley Harvest the following morning and ran into a couple of people who attended. They were so happy at the random coincidence (me too!). The harvest team had a few people in that morning, talking about a concert they had been to the night before. 20
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When I say every musical experience just gets better and better, I know I speak not just for myself but also for Kieran, Dave, Sarah, Dan and Neil – the other members who are the current foundation of the band, Leopold’s Treat. Over the past five years together, we have reshaped, redefined and continued to grow as musicians, as individuals and with our love for sharing music together, being creative and even deeper – for creating unique and connected musical experiences.
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What is our why? It’s easy! We love what we do! It’s our collaborative authentic expression. It’s our organic flow. Time and again we review and unanimously choose to continue our journey together as this grassroots, experimental acoustic folk band. Music is our medicine. We are learning and growing doing what we love, with incredible people all around us! It’s the inspired and inspiring melting pot of community that keeps coming together - getting to know each other, meeting time and time again at these little soiree events and others – the parks, festivals, market days or causes for environment, sustainability and humanity. There is something about the music and message of Leopold’s Treat that helps people tap into their inner shine. ARTINZENE / Issue #12
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We are delightfully astounded by the response too. A number of sold out home grown events – the Spring Soiree, a number of secret soiree house concerts, and going back a while our very first album launch for ‘cold river’ in 2015 and our first EP launch to a packed house at Mandala Arts Café in 2012. There is a common thread across these events, which continues to flourish from one to the next, and it’s the sensation that unfolds within – somewhere between the feel of the colourful fairy-lit ambience and the vibe of 100+ people singing inspired words like “don’t give up on love” - from the heart. There are smiles and tears and moments of laughter and silence.
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Come and join us for our next Secret Soiree on Saturday the 2nd December (tickets at www. leopoldstreat.yapsody.com).
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find out more about Leopold’s Treat or sign up for updates, check in to www.leopoldstreat.com. OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES: Insta: @leopoldstreatmusic Facebook: @leopold’s.treat Twitter: @leopoldstreat
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Kate Leopold is the singer/ songwriter, backbone, creative visionary and front person of Gold Coast based band Leopold’s Treat. She has a background in environmental science and is passionate about supporting causes for environment, sustainability and humanity. Kate is an ambassador for inner wellness and authentic expression. More recent ventures have found Kate supporting others to find and fall in love with their own voice through interactive workshops and one-on-one sessions under the concept of ‘holistic voice coaching’. To find out more email: unveilyoursong@gmail. com
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"An American in Texas" Interview With Anthony Pecone Film Director by Michelle Ward
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An American in Texas – By Anthony Pedone, Co-written with Stephen Floyd Attending the 11th Byron Bay Film Festival I got the chance to sit down with Anthony Pedone and talk about his latest film being viewed for the first time at the festival. What was your inspiration for “An American in Texas” It’s based on true events about my friends and I growing up in Victoria, Texas and what we did as kids. The movie creates a narrative with what was happening with us when the first gulf war was ramping up. We were 19 years old in 1990 when the movie was set. Tonight will be the world premiere of this movie. How was the movie funded? We raised the majority of the fund through private channels, but got our initial round of funding through crowd funding. We raised $50,000 on Rocket Hub. I also have invested my own money as well. What was the timeline for making of the film? We finished shooting in 2015, submitted to the US in Progress Program in Wroclaw, Poland, and were selected to screen, and won a large amount of our post production services through that festival. Does this film have an Australian connection? Yes our lead actress is Australian Actress Charlotte Best who has been featured in Home and Away and Puberty Blues. She is 22 years old. What are your future hopes for the film? I would like to pitch as a television series. There is alot to the story that didn’t make the movie. We had to cut about an hour out of the movie. I would like to flesh it out and tell more of the story.
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How long have you been film making? My first film was in 2008 so around 10 years. What more can you tell us about the film? The movie will also be featured at the Austin Film Festival with screenings on October 29th and November 1. Then we have a screening at the Lone Star Film Festival on November 11th and then the Key West Film Festival on November 19th. The movie tracks the lives of lifelong friends and band mates who are growing up in a small Texas town. They are disenfranchised by the lack of opportunities the town has to offer them, like working in one of the chemical plants, or the oil fields. The film takes place in 1990, so they are also watching the first Gulf War ramp up on the television and are disenfranchised by the rhetoric that is being fed to them through 24 hour newscasts about the war. They want out of their small town, and they see their band as the one ticket out of there. How are you feeling now that you are here at the Byron Bay Film Festival and the film is about to be shown for the very first time to the public? I feel glad to be done and very excited to be able to release it to the rest of the world. As a Producer and Director it feels great to be here, because we are honouring my friends, and their stories. We don’t hang out everyday like we used too, so it was great to recreate our reality, word for word, verbatim. It’s an effigy of a moment in time of my friends and I as kids and it feels really good.
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Art Have you been to Australia before? This is my first time to visit Australia. I have had 9 days here in Byron Bay. I’ve enjoyed beaches, waterfalls, swimming and even seen whales. I feel so honoured to be here in Byron Bay. I’s a small town with a huge buzz and a great sense of community, with a concise vision of what it is to live in Byron. I really like the fact that the locals are focused on living sustainably, eating locally, supporting local business and there is a strong focus on living a healthy lifestyle. It takes a community of artists with a community that supports them and change starts at a local level. Art contributes to the entire community. We need people to appreciate art and we need people to support the arts. Basically we need to build a community of people around your endeavors to help to flourish and grow. our website: www.anamericanintexas.com www.filmexchange.us trailer: https://vimeo.com/232734627
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CURRENT EXHIBITION “Musical Birds”
by Michelle Ward
18th November 2017 - 28th January 2018 Gallery Opening Hours Thursday - Sunday 11am - 4pm
Call 0407 417 169 224 Stokers Road. Stokers Siding, New South Wales, Australia Artwork by Phillip Gasson & Other Local Artists @stokerssidingartgallery Stokers Siding Art Gallery
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Ketones, Intermittent Fasting & Coffees with Butter By Rhianna Smith Over the past 6 months I have spoken to many people wanting to try intermittent fasting or give bullet proof coffees a go. While plenty are talking about this type of diet, not everyone understands the science behind it. And recently, more people have been in search of ketone supplements to aid in weight loss. Let’s take a look at these concepts from a naturopathic point of view. To start with, intermittent fasting is a style of eating that is showing results in regards to weight loss, mental clarity, energy and longevity. Intermittent fasting is the theory that all food should be eaten within an eight hour time period. It is recommended that no food is consumed after 8pm, so leaves the window for eating from around midday till 8pm. This does not suit everyone; students, early risers, or overweight individuals may find energy levels and mental clarity very low during the morning without food. This is where the idea of the Bulletproof Coffee comes in to play, more about this later.
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health While we sleep, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) increases. HGH helps the body create proteins (muscle growth and development), and increases the use fats for energy production (fat burning). It also increases when we fast- so the longer food is avoided, the longer you are likely to have higher HGH levels in your body. The benefits of keeping HGH around longer include increased muscle strength, improved healing from muscular and bone wear and tear (including fractures), increased fat burning while retaining muscle mass, improved cardiovascular health, improved mood and concentration throughout the day, and better quality of sleep during the night. It also has been linked with antiaging, improved skin elasticity and improvements with erectile dysfunction. You can see why wanting to keep HGH higher for longer has become popular. Once you break your fast (any protein or carbohydrate containing meal), insulin increases and the body will start using sugars for energy instead of fat, stopping the fat burning. Bulletproof coffees are a way to boost morning energy levels without negatively impacting the fat burning. The recipe is simple- a cup of good quality organic coffee (2 TBS of beans in a press), 1 tsp to 2 TBS of MCT oil, 1-2 TBS organic unsalted butter or ghee. Then add everything to a blender and whizz for 20-30 seconds. The result is surprisingly delicious- creamy, frothy and very satisfying. Many don’t experience the coffee jitters or the high and crash that can come with other coffees. It is common to find a cup of this coffee filling until lunch time. Depending what you read, you will find some websites suggest that only a certain type of MCT oil is to be used. I would suggest using a good quality of MCT oil, but not buying into the expensive monopoly of those particular brands. A word of warning for those without a gall bladder, or with liver dysfunction, this may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea in certain individuals.
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health If weight loss is your goal, you are more likely to succeed when incorporating intermittent fasting and bulletproof coffees with exercise and a healthy diet. Studies show that high intensity exercise helps to boost HGH further, but any exercise, especially completed in the morning while fasting, will benefit. Eating a clean, healthy diet will speed up weight loss, which brings us to the topic of ketones. Ketones are made in our bodies as a by-product of burning fat for energy in a carbohydrate deficient environment. If you were intermittent fasting, taking bullet proof coffees and avoiding carbohydrates, you would be producing high levels of ketones. If you were consuming carbohydrates and sugars, you will not be in ketosis. Recently (a few years ago, and within the last few months) ketone supplements have been advertised on TV, touting their fat burning effects and benefits for energy and mental clarity. Getting scientific- researchers took fat cells from rats, added ketones, and found that there was an increase in the breakdown of fat, making the fat cells release more of the hormone adiponectin. Adiponectin is believed to play a role in regulating metabolism and blood sugar levels. But‌ to date there have been no scientific, clinical studies done on humans that I have found. I do not think that simply taking ketones, while consuming carbohydrates will cause the same fat burning as naturally being in ketosis alone. And taking ketones while being naturally in ketosis could potentially put you at risk of entering ketoacidosis- too many ketones in the body- a serious medical condition. So as a naturopath, I would say that intermittent fasting and bulletproof coffees are certainly worth a try. Give your body at least 2 weeks to become accustomed to this new way of producing energy. I’d leave the ketone supplements on the shelf. Not only for their lack of significant human trials, but also for their possible negative side effects.
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Healing Leaky Gut By Rhianna Smith
There are a lot of misconceptions going around about leaky gut. Many people I speak to have been told their gut is ‘leaky’ by other naturopaths, iridologists, chiropractors or other health care professionals, but somewhere along the lines, wires have been crossed and the patient has gone away believing that their leaky gut is something they will have forever. This is not the case. It is easily remedied once the causative factors have been identified and removed, and the damage, or ‘leakiness’ is addressed and repaired. The hard part for many people is the commitment. It may take some months, supplements, dietary changes and even lifestyle changes, but it is something you can remedy. First of all, what is leaky gut? The lining of your gut is a very delicate and specialised thing. A single cell separates your gut contents from your blood stream. Between each cell there are gateways known as gap junctions. These gap junctions control what leaves the gut and enters the blood, such as very small nutrient particles. Larger particles are too big to be passed through these gateways, remaining in the gut until they are either broken down into small enough components, or passed out of the bowel in the form of waste. If an aggravating factor (such as a food allergen, bad pathogen, poor diet, stress or medication) causes the gut to become inflamed, these gap junctions begin to widen, allowing larger and larger particles ‘leak’ through into the blood stream. When this happens the white blood cells notice these big foreign particles and mount an immune response. The immune system is alerted and informed that there are foreign invaders in the blood, similar to an infection from a virus or bacteria. The immune system then sets to work ‘killing’ the foreign partial. They break it up, transport it via the blood stream to the liver where it is filtered and detoxified, until it is finally returned to the elimination systems of the body, and removed as faecal material or as urine.
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health So what’s the problem? This is a fair enough question to ask. The process above sounds like the body has leaky gut well under control. But the relentless leaking of large particles into the blood stream, the constant activation of the immune system, and the continual need for extra filtration of the blood through the liver puts an enormous burden on the body as a whole. With constant immune activation, food intolerances are likely to develop. If there is a predisposition for autoimmune conditions, for example there is a family history of autoimmunity, constant immune activation can encourage this disease to manifest. Inflammation also increases leading to a worsening of inflammatory conditions such as fibromyalia, arthritis, and so on. The liver struggles to detoxify an ever-increasing burden of waste as toxins leak back into the blood time and time again in a continuous cycle. The other organs of elimination may try to relive the burden of toxic overload, and skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and acne can develop. As the body becomes more inflamed, more toxic and more exhausted, energy levels can quickly suffer. Now as bad as all this sounds, the good thing is this is not a life sentence- it is repairable; you just need knowhow and commitment.
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health And how is that done? First of all we need to identify the aggravating factor (or factors) of the leaky gut. As mentioned above it might be food allergens in the diet, a bad pathogenic infection, a poor diet, stress or a particular medication. Once the factors have been identified they need to be removed or managed. Once the trigger has been dealt with, healing can begin to occur. This will usually involve a low allergenic, healthy diet, and various naturopathic supplements depending on what is going on for your body. If there is a pathogenic infection, it needs to be eliminated. Naturopathic healing will often include things like slippery elm, the amino acids glutamine and glucosamine, aloe vera, mastic gum, probiotics, as well as liver support, detoxification, and immune support. Diet and lifestyle changes will usually be recommended. With these elements combined into a healing protocol designed specifically for your needs, the immune system will be supported and encouraged to return to normal activity, the burden will be taken off the liver, the gap junctions between the gut cells will be tightened, the inflammation reduced and gut function will begin to return to normal. I know it sounds complicated, but honestly, true and whole body health come from a healthy gut environment. It is the very foundation of our wellbeing, both physically, mentally and emotionally. That single celled membrane all that separates the ‘outside’ world from us. There is a saying in naturopathy, “If you don’t know where to start, start with the gut”.
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Rhianna Smith is a Naturopath and Nutritionist practicing on the Gold Coast. She specialises in allergies, food intolerances, digestive health and stress support. She is also a very passionate healthy foodie, who, through her business Health and Simplicity, leads clients through Healthy Pantry Make-Overs, Healthy Shopping Trips and Healthy, Simple Cooking Classes. For more information on Rhianna, please visit: artinzene/ Issue #12 www.healthandsimplicity.com.au
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Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. It is a vital part of how your heart and circulation works. Your blood pressure naturally fluctuates all the time, adjusting to your heart’s needs, depending on what you are doing. High blood pressure is when your Blood pressure is persistently higher than a normal healthy. Blood pressure that is high over a long time is one of the risks of heart disease. It is important to have regular check ups, because there are usually no warning signs. Keep your heart healthy • Don’t overdo the salt, especially table salt • Don’t overdo alcohol • Don’t smoke • Keep your weight to a healthy level • Keep fit • Stay positive 50
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health BLOOD PRESSURE Formula Sri Lankan cinnamon…1 teaspoon daily has shown to have a powerful effect on the regulation of blood pressure to normal healthy levels. It is important to know the difference between the common form (Cassia) and the superior Zeylanicum Cinnamomum, which is the ONLY type you should ever buy. Hibiscus Sabdariffa (rosella) Magnesium …a muscle relaxant…all arteries are surrounded by smooth muscle, which relaxes with nutritional magnesium, causing arteries to dilate, which results in a drop in blood pressure COQ10 ..is depleted by statins such as Lipitor…COQ10 is also a powerful antioxidant Garlic…an effective hypertensive agent also lowers blood sugar. Vitamin C…is an antioxidant that helps prevent the LDL from oxidizing and forming the hardened plaques in arteries that cause them to lose their elasticity (artherosclerosis)…When taking a powdered Vitamin C supplement, Sodium Ascorbate is naturally low acid and has a superior absorption to other types… Kakadu Plum is the highest natural source of Vitamin C L-arginine…this amino acid works to enhance blood flow by being the precursor to nitric oxide production. Nitric acid dilates blood vessels. Not recommended if suffering from cold sores (the herpes virus) Arjuna..this traditional Indian herb has been used for blood pressure, blood circulation, cholesterol, lungs (especially asthma), kidney stones and fatigue. ARTINZENE / Issue #12
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health Vanilla Powder‌pure, chemical free vanilla powder is a natural anti-inflammatory which can help regulate blood pressure. Its anti-oxidant properties protect the body from wear and tear by neutralizing free radicals, which are dangerous to all the body’s cells. Be wary of vanilla syrups which are generally very high in sugar and some do not even contain real vanilla, just artificial flavouring.
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TRAVEL Flying into Queenstown NZ was the most breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains and the magnificent lakes. I was met at the airport by a very close friend I hadn’t seen for 10 years, he had kindly bought a jug of beer for us to drink before he had to jump on his plane to Auckland. Welcome to NZ! Once I walked out of the airport the freezing cold air hit my face, it was a pleasant change to the 24 degrees sunshine I had left behind on the Gold Coast. Next stop was to pick up my rental car from Omega, then head into the Queenstown hub to meet up with another friend. Japanese for lunch lots of laughs talking about our past travels together in Mexico. Ater lunch I head off to Glenorchy a very special place that I had visited over 10 years ago and has forever been etched in my memories. It was cloudy and raining in Queenstown but as soon as I hit the road to Glenorchy the clouds begin to clear and the sun comes out to shine, wow the entire drive was so incredibly beautiful. Snowcapped mountains reflecting in the lakes every twist and turn of the road offering a slightly different perspective on the landscape. The energy is powerful and raw filling my whole being with a sense of gratitude being blessed to be here once again. 60
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TRAVEL On reaching Glenorchy I go for a wander through the park and onto the pier, the air is so crisp and fresh. I am glad I bought extra layers of warmth before leaving Australia. After a couple of hours of exploring the landscape, I head back to Queenstown, by now its 5pm so I made a last minute call to stay the night in Queenstown instead of driving to Franz Joseph Glacier as the scenery would be missed in the darkness. So a night begins of exploring all the bars of little Queenstown and meeting the locals, it was an entertainment packed night. After a delicious breakfast I start the road trip towards the West Coast through the Southern Region, Wanaka, Lake Hawera and Haast, Fox Glacier and Hokitika. After a full day of driving I am decide to stop in at a little restaurant in Fox Glacier for some food. Delicious hot wedges with aioli and a glass of Sauv Blanc I warm myself by the fire. Not too much further to go now. A half hour drive and I finally reach the Rainforest Retreat, walking into a pumping bar called Monsoon, the bar lady gave me directions to find my cottage and off I went. ARTINZENE / Issue #12
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What a beautiful suite, very modern, comfortable and with the heating running the room was so warm. I have a hot shower and finally start to relax. The bed is so comfortable and complete with electric blanket I immediately crank it up to 4, its pretty chilly outside. Soon drift off to sleep. In the morning I was given a lovely basket with a loaf of fresh bread, butter vegemite, honey, musli, yoghurt, cupcakes, and even soy milk. I enjoyed my breakfast watching the rain fall amongst the fern trees, drinking hot coffee, doing some writing, whilst staying warm in my comfortable cabin. I wish I could stay longer. Leaving Franz Joseph the weather was cold and rainy so decided to just get on the road and head north. It was a beautiful drive along the coast. I made a few stops on my way to Hokitika and visited a bone carver who had some beautiful work and a local photographer.
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After a brief stop in Reefton, a little coal mining town for some food I was on the road again and my next stop was to be Maruia Hot Springs as my body was aching with all the driving so I was looking forward to soak in the hot springs. The water was divine, there was snow on the ground and yet the water was 40degree +. It was so magical and the outdoor pools were comprised of three different pools surrounded by stones, in a very natural setting all at different temperatures.
TRAVEL Finally arrived about 10.30pm at Hanmer Springs at Vibrant Living Retreat. Steve was there to welcome me and gave me a menu to choose my breakfast for the next morning and asked if I wanted to join yoga before breakfast. He showed me where to find my room in the little cottage. It was a lovely comfy room, so heater and electric blanket on, and bed for me. Vibrant Living Retreat was officially launched in May 2015 by husband and wife team Mary Jo and Steve Halligan originally both from the west coast of Ireland. It was a dream for many years to eventually work together as a couple and in 2014 Steve was more than ready to replace his builder’s belt for an apron and is currently Vibrant Living’s Inspirational Wellness Chef, accommodation co-ordinator, organic gardener and general maintenance guy.
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TRAVEL The next morning I awoke about 7 made a coffee. The weather was looking totally superb so went out for a walk and took a few pictures. We were in a stunning location so peaceful and overlooking the mountains. I got to meet the enchanting Mary Jo from Ireland, the partner of Steve and the massage students. The yoga was great, exactly what I needed a very beautiful class. After yoga I headed to the dining room which overlooked the mountains. I had a green smoothie made by Steve then a full English breakfast, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, home made gluten-free bread, juice and hash browns. Delicious.
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Nestled at the foothills of the snowcapped mountains in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand. Vibrant Living is a special place where you can breathe in the fresh mountian air. It is an environment that nurtures and blossoms vibrant hearts with a flair and passion for wellness. At Vibrant Living taking self responsibility to “be the change one wants to see in the world “ and “as within so without “ takes each person on a deeply moving transformational and uplifting empowering journey.
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TRAVEL I spent the morning having a look around Hanmer and in the afternoon I took photos and video for Mary-Jo of the massage course she was teaching. Dinner was salmon pasta and salad and was a delight to the tastebuds. The next day was beautiful sunshine in the morning and once again had yoga with Mary Jo, this time it was more of a dancing yoga which was really fun, really got into the vibe of that one, freeing myself up and dancing to loosen my body, then a relaxation at the end of that. Afterwards we once again had breakfast, great coffee and conversation. Then I took some more photos around the premises then I was lucky enough to receive a massage from one of the ladies on the massage course. Having developed a cold on the way to Hanmer this was the perfect opportunity to relax and let me body do some healing. Then it was on the road at about 2pm heading to Maruia Springs and this time I visited the Japanese bath house which was beautiful with views looking into the mountains. I soaked in the therapeutic waters for an hour or so. After leaving there I drove for about 3 and half hours to Nelson which was all about catching up with old friends and there families. One night and day spent there. 74
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TRAVEL In the afternoon I drove to Split Apple Retreat, wow what an amazing place, Sally was there to meet me at the door, complete with Japanese slippers which were to be worn whenever inside as the entire theme of the retreat was Japanese based. Some background information about Split Apple Retreat. It was a 10 month search for the perfect North-facing oceanfront property for Pen and Lee’s vision of a luxury wellness retreat. The Split Apple Retreat took 3.5 years to build and opened in December of 2009, receiving an award for Best Residential Architecture in 2010. The entire retreat was built around Lee’s Asian art collection, accumulated over 35 years and predominately Japanese and Southeast Asian. The architect, Ricky Do of BSW Architects, Auckland had the dimensions of all these works of art prior to starting his plans and built the entire retreat around the art and antiques.
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TRAVEL Lee’s interest in Asian art started when he was a child and his mother was collecting Chinese snuff bottles. These 18th and 19th Century semi-precious bottles used for carrying tobacco snuff were sourced from faraway places from California such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, and New York City from auctions, dealers, and collectors. When she passed away, she left 1/3 of her collection to each of 3 children. Lee’s portion alone amounted to nearly 100 bottles. Amazingly, the painted bottles with landscapes, butterflies, etc. are painted from the inside of the bottle, not the outside!
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TRAVEL Featured in the art collection area is a 3rd century Gandhara Buddha sculpture from the Himalayas, a 450 year old Japanese scroll painted by a Kano School Master, a 150 year old Mizuya (kitchen cabinet) from Gifu in the mountains of Japan, and several Byobu (Japanese screens) from the 17th19th C. painted by Kyoto artists. On arrival Sally showed me the incredible artwork that the retreat was based around, some truly breathtaking works of art, and the bottle collection was incredible with such intricate details, unbelievable that each of the bottles were painted from the inside of the bottle. After taking in the artwork and amazing view of Abel Tasman National Park Sally showed me to my suite, the view was incredible and the luxury opulent, in the bathroom there was even a Japanese bath. I spent the first afternoon having a spa, steam and infrared sauna and trying to get rid of my cold so I could truly enjoy the beautiful place I was staying at for two nights. Soon after arriving Sally brought me some lemon and ginger tea and some fruit which was all so delicately presented. It was the perfect healthy snack to help revive my body and soul.
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TRAVEL In the evening I was to enjoy the culinary delights of renowned chef Pen. I felt completely spoilt having a personal chef cook for me. She made the tastiest vegetable soup which was divine for the first course followed by smoked salmon and veges and accompanied with a delicious glass of Red Wine. Then just when I thought I could not eat anymore I was served a beautiful chocolate dessert. This is definitely food heaven! After dinner I retired to my room to relax in the beautiful suite and watch a movie, it was a quiet time of the year and for the first night I was the only guest. After a great night’s sleep I awoke and could flick a switch by my bed to open the blinds and expose the incredible view of the ocean and Abel Tasman National Park.
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TRAVEL For breakfast Penn made me some coffee and a frittata which was once again scrumptious. Penn puts a lot of love and positive energy into creating the most delicious yet healthy meals to suit the requirements of the guests that are staying. The day was a bit wet so after a relaxing morning in the spa and sauna once again I decided to head down to a little beachside town called Marahau, where I went to the one and only cafĂŠ and enjoyed a couple of hours doing some art and eating my two favourite things. Later that afternoon I was to meet the lovely Emma who was the resident therapist and yoga teacher and she gave me a mixed treatment of therapies which was incredibly relaxing. After the treatment I went back to my room and decided to take advantage of the Japanese Bath, so I filled it up added essential oils and soaked in the bath with the amazing view. At dinner this time we were joined by Michael who was a chef from the USA who was over for 5 days to train with Penn. Once again the meal was superb and I was wondering if I could stay here forever. I felt so at home and was made to feel so welcome.
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TRAVEL The next day was my last morning so I did the walk down to the little beach to see the Split Apple Rock after which the retreat and local area is named. It was absolutely stunning, after getting slightly lost taking the wrong track I finally found my way back to the right track and headed back to Split Apple Retreat. Next we had yoga with Emma which was a great way to wake the body up a bit more. Then another delicious breakfast and it was nearly time for me to leave sadly. Just when I was leaving Sally gave me a copy of Penn’s cookbook so at least I maybe able to attempt to recreate some of her culinary delights. My next destination is Picton where I will depart the South Island on the ferry and head over to the North Island. I have had a week travelling from Queenstown to Picton and covered over 1500 kilometres. My country never ceases to amaze me with its warm people, incredible scenery, laid back vibe and delicious food. I am so very grateful for the wonderful opportunities I was given to explore these 3 beautiful health retreats in the South Island and I would fully recommend a visit to all three the next time you are heading to New Zealand. If you want a holiday that is a bit more indulgent on the health and culinary side then these places are a definite must to visit.
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She Was Addicted to Him By Tessa Alexa Stanford She Was Addicted To Him. She knew she wasn’t meant to be. She knew the root of all human suffering was attachment. And yet, she knew she couldn’t give him up. He made her heart feel funny. Her soul dripped with ecstasy in his presence. Her sacral chakra came alive, like never before. He was sexy. He was moody. He was up. He was down. He kinda made her moody, too. He made her a little reckless. But she didn’t care. As he made his way toward her, she knew she didn’t want to let go.
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The way he looked at her. The way he said so much, without saying anything at all. When she wasn’t with him, she often thought of him. When she was with him, she let everything else fall away. She became engulfed in a multi-dimensional vortex of desire. The feelings he inspired within her, in every cell of her body, in every glossy atom of her aura, were overwhelming. Overwhelming, yet addictive. She was addicted so much to the natural high he provoked, she had become a little devotional. A little too devotional, she wondered? As he made his way closer, her body quivering in anticipation, she realised he had become part of her daily ritual. She had forgotten what it was like to wake up without him caressing her heart. His scent, unmistakable. Would today be short. Or long? How much time did they have? She opened her mouth, ready for him.
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And as always, he drenched her lips, entrenching her with his bittersweet love. Soft yet dark, ruthless yet forgiving. He was magnetic to her. She knew she would never settle for anything less. Yet, as he made her insides scream in rapture once more, she unexpectedly paused. She could feel it rise again. A gentle sadness. A soft voice. One she had tried to dull before. She took a breath and pulled away. She knew deep down, it had gone too far. She was becoming reliant on him, for this inexplicable feeling of bliss. She knew this could not be like this forever. She knew enough about Love - and relationships - to know the key to true romance, was freedom. It was balancing the certainty- with uncertainty. It was not possession. It was not addiction.
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It was not I-must-have-this-or-I-can’t-live-in-thisworld. It was not clinging to someone or something outside of ourselves to cultivate the feelings we seek. And so, she knew, it was time. Time to step away. Time to honour freedom. Time to honour the space in between. To let him go, to let more love in. It was time to say farewell. Not to Him.... But to the certainty of him. To her friend, her lover, her partner-in-crime To Mister Coffee, I love you.
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LIFESTYLE And it is because I love you, and me, that we are shifting to a freedom-based relationship. One of impermanence. One where we are both responsible for our own happiness. One where we do not rely on each other for this addictive feeling. Let us wake up each morning, not knowing, whether we shall meet. Let us dance with uncertainty, with romance, with lust. With unwavering trust. For we know we will be happy anyway and that when we do meet, sparks shall fly. Yes. Sparks shall fly.
Tessa Alexa Stanford is the Founder of Academy of Authenticity, where she merges psychology, philosophy and her poetic ways to teach a revolutionary field of True-Self Development. She works specifically with rebellious empaths who wish to step into their courageous leadership in order to contribute to a more just, truthful and loving world. Tessa teaches her clients how to harness the vulnerability required in order to bring their vision to life and to use their voice powerfully to create tangible social change in their families, workplaces or wider communities. 96
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