ISSUE 19 | DECEMBER 2018 / JANUARY 2019 SHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES
JOHN POWELL Winidi
WELLNESS ARTIST
Skeena Reece The Sacred Clown
WALKING IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS
NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS
Botanical Beach Research Station Mitochondrial Boosters
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MARINE LIFE STUDIES
It's a Bigg's Sea, Part 2: Outer Coastal Transients
OFF THE BEATEN PATH |
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Octopus Islands Provincial Marine Park
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ARTIST FEATURE |
JOHN POWELL: WINIDI
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Asthma & Hypnotherapy
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The Sacred Clown
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WELLNESS ARTIST | SKEENA REECE NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS
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Mitochondrial Boosters: Secondary Antioxidants
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Walking in their Footsteps:
BOTANICAL BEACH RESEARCH STATION Bud Logan
Botanical Beach and Botany Bay brought Dr. Josephine Tildon to the west coast of Vancouver Island. It was a perfect location for the University of Minnesota’s marine station, which she had built in 1900. The centre was created through the efforts of both Professor Conway MacMillan and Dr. Tilden. They were so dedicated to getting it created and operating that they would even help fund its operation out of their own salaries. This was the first marine research station in the Pacific Northwest. The University of Minnesota's department of botany helped Dr. Tilden set up the research station just west of Port Renfrew, and the it ran from 1901 to 1907. The site involved two school buildings and a two story botany laboratory, and there was accommodation for up to 80 students and researchers. They came from all over the world to study here under Dr. Tilden, drawn by the abundance of sea life. They even discovered a new kelp species that was named Renfrewia Parvula but is more commonly called Lamaria Ephemera. It was quite the project. It was the turn of the 20th Century and travel on Vancouver Island's west coast was very difficult. To get to the research station, students would travel from Victoria to Port Renfrew by steamer, then traverse some very steep, muddy and narrow trails to the station. There was talk about building a better road to the Bay from Port Renfrew, but it never got built and this sealed the fate of the station, which closed in 1907. Since then, the area has been used for research by a number of universities in BC and Washington. The trail between Botanical Beach and Botany Bay is an incredible walk through a forest of wind swept and twisted trees. It's a beautiful forest walk and the beaches between the two areas are a wonder to behold, truly a place
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of awe. I can fully understand why Dr. Tilden set up her research station here. When you are hiking in the area, if you look closely you can still see remnants of the buildings sticking out of the west coast rain forest. There is a lot of history here, but you need to look close as the forest is claiming the land back once more. The Juan De Fuca Provincial Park was established in the same area on April 4, 1996. The park runs from China Beach Park through Loss Creek Park and Parkinson Creek Park right up to Botanical Beach Park. The Juan De Fuca Marine Trail connects all these parks; it is a rugged 47 km long popular hiking trail. The beaches at both Botany Bay and Botanical Beach are full of a wide variety of sea life. Both plant and animal life is in abundance, and each has adapted to contend with the variable conditions found here. But be careful not to get caught by raising tides in some of the cliff areas or you may be scambling to get back. Black bears and cougars can also be present at any time. Black bears can become used to feeding on garbage, so to avoid teaching bears about trash, please pack out what you pack in. Cougars normally avoid people and are rarely seen, but please leave pets at home if possible and watch over young children. To me, it is one one of the prettiest places on the coast of Vancouver Island.
Bud Logan has lived on Vancouver Island since 1961 and has a deep love of the Island’s wild places. He is an artist, environmentalist, writer, photographer and amateur entomologist. Visit Bud at www.gohiking.ca
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Ocean Chronicles
Socializing outer coastal and inner coastal transient killer whales NOAA, NMFS Permit 15621 | Marine Life Studies Photo Anna Hunter
It’s a Bigg’s Sea, Part 2: OUTER COASTAL TRANSIENT KILLER WHALES McInnes, Mathieson, Templeman, Marcos, Cullen, Wade & West-Stap
The water erupted as a female killer whale
larger group of killer whales could be one of our local
breached at full speed, launching her prey, a full grown
southern resident pods, and it is not very often that we
male Steller sea lion through the air. As the sea lion hit
see both forms of killer whale in close proximity. The
the water another killer whale rammed the sea lion’s
much larger group turned out to be multiple different
flank causing him to cartwheel. He surfaced gasping for
transient groups numbering approximately 50 whales!
air, eyes bulging and fear-stricken. He began swimming towards our vessel, but another killer whale cut off his
Through photo-identification we were able to identify
retreat. The three transients continued this behaviour
the majority of the whales present, all except a massive
for over an hour, until he was dragged beneath the sur-
male swimming beside a much smaller female. The
face for the last time.
male had a large notch missing from the trailing edge of his dorsal fin, resembling a can opener. The entire
We recognized the whales as the T099s, and as of 2009
group began to swim in a wide circle around our vessel,
the small family group consisted of T099 and her two
surfacing at regular intervals. We had never witnessed
offspring T099A and T099B. All of a sudden ghost-like
this form of social behaviour before. Back at our office
calls resonated through the hull of our vessel. Up un-
we were able to identify the male as OCT001 or CA060,
til now the transients had been silent to conceal their
a rarely encountered outer coastal transient (OCT) kill-
presence while they hunted. The radio suddenly came
er whale that was identified in the late 1990s in waters
to life with report of a large group of killer whales sight-
further to the south. Was this large aggregation of tran-
ed heading our way, just a kilometre from our location
sients, and their circling behaviour part of a greeting
near Race Rocks, BC. We became very excited as the
ceremony for these exotic visitors? We can’t say for
Figure 1: Map showing trends in the occurrence patterns of transient killer whales off Southern Vancouver Island and Puget Sound, Washington. 8 | C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 1 9
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certain, but since 2009 we have identified similar events coinciding with the presence of OCT killer whales visitors. We have identified close to 155 different OCT killer whales from dedicated field work lasting from 2006 to 2018. The majority of this work took place seasonally in Monterey Bay, California. During the months of April through May, OCT killer whales arrive to intercept migrating gray whales, as they travel north along the coast to their feeding grounds. Gray whale mothers and their calves are most vulnerable as they cross the deep waters of the Monterey Canyon. Once a mother and calf have been targeted, the
OCT killer whale OCT001 (CA060) swimming traveling with killer whales from the inner coastal transient killer whale community Photo Josh McInnes
killer whales will try to separate the pair by prolonged chases, which will eventually tire the calf. When the calf
A clear seasonal correlation between the harbour seal
has been separated the killer whales will ram, bite, and
pupping season, and occurrence of the inner coastal
leap on top of, the calf in order to drown it. Hunts may
transient community has been well documented. The
last for 6 or more hours. In spring 2017 we counted 15
recent increase in the occurrence of OCT killer whales
calves being killed by OCT killer whales.
encountered during this time may be due to both an increase in seal pups being born, and the population
Other prey items we have documented in Monterey in-
increasing as a whole. For example, large commercial
clude: California sea lions, harbour seals, common dol-
harvests in British Columbia for harbour seals took
phins, minke whales, and marine birds. Our encoun-
place from 1879 to 1914 and from 1962 to 1968, deci-
ters and sightings of OCT killer whales in Monterey
mating the population to perhaps as few as 10,000 an-
Bay begin to decrease in June and July, as gray whales
imals. As killer whale studies off British Columbia and
continue north on their migration. We still do not know
Washington began in the 1970s, transients were infre-
where these whales disappear to during the rest of the
quent visitors to the area. In 1999, a total of 219 individ-
year, but sightings as far north as Glacier Bay, Alaska
uals were identified belonging to the inner coastal com-
have been reported. Research has shown that OCT kill-
munity. In 2012, 304 different inner coastal transients
er whales are often sighted near the continental shelf,
were identified from new births alone, and sightings
where the water is deeper, suggesting a more pelagic
have also become more frequent. As the transient pop-
distribution from the inner coastal transient communi-
ulation increased so did the harbour seal population in
ty mentioned in last issue's article.
British Columbia, which grew to an estimated 105,000 as of 2008.
We have documented 25 different OCT killer whales in the waters off Southern Vancouver Island, BC and
Another reason for the apparent increase could be our
Washington State. Identification designations for these
ability to properly identify many of the different killer
individuals vary from OCT, U, and CA; depending
whales that visit the Salish Sea due to an increased in-
on which organisation is studying them. When OCT
terest in their natural history.
killer whales are encountered they are often traveling with members from the inner coastal communi-
We hope to continue to encounter these exotic visitors
ty. The movements north of Monterey Bay by OCT
to the Salish Sea, and hope to unlock more mysteries of
killer whales may provide mating opportunities be-
their ecology in years to come.
tween adjacent communities, access to new foraging areas, and seasonally abundant prey. The majority of our sightings of OCT killer whales take place between the months of September and November. At this time harbour seal pups are taking their first swims and exploring their environments.
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Josh McInnes is a cetacean ecologist and research coordinator at MarineLife Studies in Monterey Bay, California. He taught ocean sciences at the Bamfield Marine Science Centre from 2014-2016. He lives in Victoria, BC, and is headed to Antarctica this winter. I s s u e 1 9 | C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E | 9
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Bud Logan
Octopus Islands
MARINE PARK
Octopus Islands Provincial Marine Park
There is such a variety of adventures awaiting you here,
is located along the north east coast of Quadra Island.
like wilderness camping, diving, whale watching, hik-
The Octopus Islands Marine Park is a spectacular des-
ing, fishing and ocean kayaking. The Octopus Islands
tination for ocean kayaking enthusiasts, with 404 hect-
Park is part of the BC Marine Trail where campsites,
ares of land and another 458 hectares on the foreshore.
resting areas and safe havens have been created by the
The underwater life here is just incredible, due to a high
very boaters and kayakers who use them. Once all the
concentration of nutrients in the cold northern waters.
places are connected, the trail will extend from Prince
This is but one of many places to kayak on Quadra
Rupert to Vancouver and on down into Puget Sound. It
Island; salt water kayaking here is world-renowned.
is a great idea and one that will be well used by ocean
There are hidden bays, deep channels, long inlets and
adventure enthusiasts.
the chance to see so many kinds of sea life like whales, sea lions, seals, otters and a vast variety of birds.
Ocean currents in these waters can be very strong. Surge Narrows can have quite a drop with incredible
The easiest way to get to the Octopus Islands is to launch
powerful currents and should only be travelled by ex-
your kayak or canoe at Granite Bay, then travel through
perienced kayakers during slack tide, whereas Seymour
Kanish Bay into Small Inlet where you will find a por-
Narrows should always be avoided by kayakers.
tage that will lead you to Waiatt Bay and the Octopus Islands Marine Park that is located at the north east part of the bay. You can also put in at Surge Narrows and run up the east side of Quadra Island but this requires you to run through the narrows which can get pretty wild with the tides. Both these parks are reached by water only, making them perfect for kayaking, and with the portage, you can reach each of them.
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There is a good chance of seeing black bears, white tail deer, raccoons, mink and a variety of other small terrestrial animals, and an even better chance of seeing marine life like killer whales, humpback whales, dolphins, sea-lions and seals. So keep your camera handy and your eyes on the lookout and you might just get that shot of a lifetime.
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Premier's Awards
INDIGENOUS YOUTH EXCELLENCE
The 2018 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous
The recipients of the 2018 Premier’s Awards for Indige-
Youth Excellence in Sport were presented on Novem-
nous Youth Excellence in Sport – Vancouver Island are:
ber 27 to eight outstanding Indigenous youth athletes from British Columbia’s Vancouver Island Region during a formal celebration held at the Wei Wai Kum First Nation Thunderbird Hall in Campbell River, BC. Vancouver Island is the sixth and final of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council’s (I·SPARC) six regions to honour Indigenous athletes
Cameron Christison, age 17, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, Track & Field, Beaver First Nation Hayden Guilderson, age 21, Hockey, Tzeachten First Nation Sierra Murphy, age 17, Volleyball, Métis Nation BC Devin Jack, age 19, Soccer, Cowichan Tribes
through this unique province-wide awards program.
Marieta Kaloucokovale, age 17, Basketball,
I·SPARC, in collaboration with the Province of British
Maddox Moon, age 10, Soccer, Cowichan Tribes
Columbia, launched the regional nomination process
Megan McCool, age 15, Smallbore Rifle,
in August 2018, receiving nominations from across the
Métis Nation BC
province for Indigenous athletes under 25 years of age
Knowlton Griffiths, age 15, Snowboarding,
who are competing in performance sport and committed to living healthy, active lifestyles. A total of 47 recipients were chosen within I·SPARC’s six regions – Northeast, Northwest, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver Coastal, and Vancouver Island. “I’m very proud to support these awards, which provide much-deserved recognition for our top young Indigenous athletes,” said Premier John Horgan. “It’s great to see these young champions achieving top results in such a wide variety of sports.”
Ahousaht First Nation
Selkirk First Nation “This unique awards program is a great way to show how well our young people have done,” said Mildred Price, Vancouver Island Regional Co-Lead for I·SPARC. “We are pleased to honour their success in sport, in school, and in their communities.” These recipients are nominees for the 12 Provincial Awards, selected in January 2019. Provincial awards are presented at Gathering our Voices: Indigenous Youth Leadership Forum in Port Alberni March 19-22, 2019. # 1 0 4
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COMMUNITY IN ACTION Taunya Holland
2018 has been an extremely exciting and
Community Credit Union and is available on our
productive year for the Campbell River Community
website. We wish to thank Maggie Hodge Kwan, Laurel
Foundation!
Sliskovic, the board steering committee and our com-
We kicked the year off by giving away almost $60,000
munity partners for making this project a huge success!
to 20 worthwhile charities in the Campbell River area.
Gala 2018, the dinner event of the year, was a won-
Grant opportunities for 2019 will be available early in
derful success! Thank you to those who joined us as
the New Year, so please stay tuned for details.
guests, volunteers, vendors and sponsors, your sup-
The second biennial publication of Vital Signs was launched in October and is available for pick up at
port made the evening a memorable and entertaining. Congratulations to all of the winners!!
City Hall, Seymour Pacific, Chamber of Commerce,
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ARTIST FE ATURE
JOHN POWELL Winidi
John Powell is a Visual Artist and Designer currently residing on the K’ómoks First Nation reserve. Powell’s traditional name is Winidi and he is Mamalilikulla of the Kwak’wakw’wakw. In addition to his art practice, Powell is the elected Chairperson of the Kwakiutl District Council (KDC), which represents eight member First Nations on the northern part of Vancouver Island. Powell has worked in Design for the last 30 years, with a multitude of textiles. His works are based in Theatre Costume design, producing clothing and regalia on a commission basis. Powell was the Design Coordinator for the Vancouver 2010 Welcome Portion of the Olympics and worked with the Vancouver Opera Society, along with designing numerous First Nations’ graphics for multiple organizations.
Winidi, which translates to Fights Wars for His People, hosted a multi-media exhibit at the Comox Valley Art Gallery this fall featuring his heritage and roots hence the exhibits name “Nump Ma Noch Gyai Yoo Lahss | We All Come From One Root”. The extensive work that Powell put into the show shines from the moment you walk in the room; his meticulous design and textile works are outstanding – simply beautiful examples of generational history. Powell uses touch-screen television technology to connect the spectator to the video pieces produced for each textile and art piece in the exhibit. As you
“Motivation for my Art is driven by culture. I was schooled in Traditional Kwak’wakw’wakw design, Costume Design, Fashion Design (by commission), Interior Design and Graphic Design. I was fortunate to have grown up in my Kwak’wakw’wakw culture and gained much knowledge from our elders/old ones. I value this above all, and I work hard to provide opportunities for the larger non–aboriginal population to learn and understand who we are Kwakwala-speaking people,” notes Powell in his Artist Statement. 1 4 | C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E | I s s u e 1 9
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work your way through these screens, Powell identi-
Campbell River at the Museum of Campbell River in
fies much of his heritage while passing on important
2016 co-curated by Liz Carter and Ken Blackburn. For
history and knowledge about the Kwak’wakw’wakw
the CVAG exhibit, there were additional pieces add-
culture. From explaining rankings in the Big House,
ed to highlight K’omoks presence in Winidi’s lineage.
floor space markings such as star icons, the number
Powell would like to acknowledge Artist George Little-
of coppers equating to wealth and the strength of the
child for his support and influence since the inception
Tree of Life also known as Cedar tree, Powell shares,
of this exhibit’s concept. One can only hope to see
honours and recounts so many of his family elders.
more from John Powell in the future, as he fights for
Village Island, Kingcome Inlet, Fort Rupert, K’omoks
his people through his beautiful gifts of translation,
and Knight Inlet lines are all represented in these
knowledge and artistry. Axstu da xwa taxalax a’lumasi
beautiful, textile-based regalia.
am’amlamas al’s ga’agampa’os.
Nump Ma Noch Gyai Yoo Lahss was exhibited first in
Connect with John at winidi123@yahoo.com
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ARTIST FE ATURE
John Powell : Winidi Fort Rupert (Tsakis) Materials: ultra-suede, thread, plastic buttons, metallic sequins 1 6 | C O M PA S S M A G A Z cashmere, I N E | I s s u eembroidery 19
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Grandparents/ Gee Tlah Lah Gah Eliza Lucy Bell (nĂŠe Wah Lahss) Grandmother (maternal) 1901 - 1970 Tlah Tlea Lee Dlah Henry Abel Bel W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
BEING HUMAN James L. Anderson
Making it Through
Thousands and untold thousands of decades
behind our transformed species forevermore. Once again
from now... long and long after everything we love and
in a metamorphic evolution of the invincibly searching,
hold precious will have passed away, and you and I have
embryonic Human cosmos, and another “Great Leap For-
turned into worm food; and the stray, wild molecules that
ward” in the awakening Human consciousness they will
compose us have been mustered and divined outward to
have escaped the enslavement of that wretched prehistor-
become stardust, our humanoid brethren and magnificent
ic, ignorant bondage and the hopeless, lost blindness that
kindred will still stand and stay in this universe. You can bet
is tearing our civilization apart today.
your life on that. They will live in a Golden Age and a new Human RenaisMost of us will not make it, and tragically will not make it
sance simply now beyond imagination in our primitive
through the living horror of the coming catastrophic age.
thought patterns today. They will have finally found the
And those stray few magnificent ones who survive will do
way home for us all. They will look back fondly at you and
so by gathering together, transforming into the future and
I, and our disastrous world today and the long-ago, an-
discovering a new way to be Human on earth. They will
cient prehistoric ancestors we will have become in their
live on for us all.
astoundingly evolved, metamorphic New Human World. And they will truly “know” deep within their transformed
They will be different and strange from us in every con-
and evolved future essences that they live, breathe and glo-
ceivable dimension we can possibly imagine. Except one.
ry in that magnificent world...solely because we besieged,
They will still carry the Human Dream. Their mindscape
desperate beings of today incredibly suffered through the
will be totally transformed, and they will be profoundly
horror and the catastrophic crisis and stark chaos of the
unique and incomprehensibly metamorphosed from you
seemingly endless lost and dark ages we are just entering
and I, and we “modern” Humans now stumbling blindly
into now.
and catastrophically ignorant through this madness we call civilization today.
They will revere, solemnly honour and treasure the historic saga etched into stone and unforgettable ancient legend
They will have evolved. They will exist and blossom in a
where we became a united, Human life force and made the
splendor and astounding evolution almost beyond com-
astounding and heroic decision somehow that setting the
prehension. Universe will no longer be a dark mystery to
Human life force free, believing in a better world for our
them and they will resonate centred deep within their very
children’s children and discovering and evolving beyond
souls the unity and the sacred truth why they were given
colossal ignorance and saving the Human Dream were
the gift of life. At last and forevermore they will step into a
simply worth dying for.
New Human World and their lives and their evolved Human spirit will finally be in perfect harmony with the secret
You and I today have to somehow find the faith and the
destiny of universe.
living, eternal quest within us all to make it so. Somehow hand in hand together we must reach for and truly believe
The questing Human species will have solved the answer to
in that unimaginable New Human world yet to come. We
the enigma that has haunted our courageous Human jour-
have to do the impossible, escape and be born once again.
ney since the beginning— “WHY?” They will have identified and finally conquered the savage, primitive ignorance
We still carry the Human Dream and we will evolve into a
now lurking monstrously within us all today and left it
better Human world. You can bet your life on that.
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April 30, 1770 – February 10, 1857
The Man Who Gazes at the Stars
ALL MY RELATIONS Susan Landell, Thompson descendant & Métis Elder
David Thompson was my great,
to bring in their furs.” The Company said he was spending
great, great grandfather. I was aware I had a famous an-
too much time shooting the sun instead of trading pelts.”
cestor as a child but I didn’t know the details of his accom-
His heart really was in surveying the land so at age 27 he
plishments. There is no remaining likeness of him but
joined the rival, Northwest Company. At 29 at Isle a La-
it was said he bore a close resemblance to Paul Bunyan
Crosse, he married Charlotte Small, a young Cree girl of
with his bowl haircut and small nose. It turns out he was
mixed blood; her father, Patrick Small, a Scotsman and
a pretty amazing map maker, surveyor, astronomer, ex-
NWC Partner.
plorer and fur trader. He travelled 53,000 miles by horse, canoe, dog sled and on foot. In short, he travelled 1/5 of
David’s love of Charlotte would last 58 years. They had
the North American continent. He has been called “the
13 Children together – 7 Boys and 6 girls, some of whom
world’s greatest land geographer.”
travelled with him on his journeys. He was one of the few fur traders who stayed loyal to his ‘country bride’. David
So let me start from his humble beginnings. David
Thompson said of Charlotte: “My lovely wife is of the
Thompson was born in London from Welsh parents. His
blood of the Cree people speaking their language and
father died when he was two years of age. His mother of
well educated in the English language which gives me a
meager means enrolled him in the Grey Coat Charity
great advantage,” (Nisbet p 49). Charlotte would have also
School. It turns out he had an aptitude for mathematics
educated David in Cree culture, how to harvest country
so at age 14 he was apprenticed to the Hudson Bay com-
foods and medicine plants. David Thompson himself
pany, as a clerk and junior surveyor. And set sail on the
spoke Chipewyan, Madan, Kootenay and Blackfoot.
‘Prince Rupert’ to the New World, never to see if family, friends or country again. It was said in ‘Kanata’ there were
The HBC had ordered Thompson to use whiskey in his
orchards of fruit trees, you could shoot deer from your
trade, however he was a staunch Christian and did not
back porch and the fish were so plentiful you could walk
like the effect of the alcohol on the First Nations People.
across the stream on their backs.
There was an incident where David was given a barrel of whiskey – he spooked the pack horse down the trail
When Thompson was hauling a sled of firewood, he fell
which smashed the contents against the mountain-
and badly fractured his leg. The accident laid him up for
side and then reported what he had done to the HBC.
most of the next year. But it was David’s good fortune that
“He bore the white flower of a blameless life”. He didn’t
Philip Turnor, the HBC resident surveyor spent the win-
smoke, swear or drink which was rare in those early days.
ter with him explaining the rudiments of surveying. His mentor gave him a proper sextant and ever after David
He surveyed the territory west of Lake Superior and de-
took sightings wherever he went filling up the vast spaces
fined the 49th parallel which became the dividing line be-
on his map. He wrote in his journal “that the stars were the
tween Canada and the United States. His journals and maps
abodes of the spirits of those who had led a good life.”
provided the most complete record of a territory that was more than 3.9 million square km, which wasn’t bad for a
In 1796 Thompson was given the title of “Master of the
man who was single sighted and walked with a limp!
Northward, which meant he was responsible for the management of a successful fur trade, the setting up of trad-
He braved many hardships – brutal storms of wind and
ing posts, organising his men and hiring native families
snow, starvation and treacherous passes through the
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He travelled across Turtle Island from the Atlantic to
land but the cultural and religious practices of the Ab-
the Pacific. The same meticulous observational skills
originals who lived there. David traded with many dif-
that made him a fine surveyor also made him an ex-
ferent nations.
cellent naturalist. His journals are full of acute details of the plants, birds and animals he encountered. And
Thompson enjoyed excellent relations with First Na-
his intellectual curiosity was broad: He studied various
tions. He compiled a number of dictionaries of the lan-
natural phenomena such as meteor shows, how a mos-
guages he encountered. He respected Aboriginal ways,
quito stings and the temperature of reindeer blood.
beliefs, he believed in relating to First Nations people
Thompson was also an evocative storyteller; “he could
on their own terms, not as defined by the Europeans. In
climb the Rocky Mountains with you in a snow storm
fact, he blamed the Europeans for wrong committed in
so clearly and palpably that you could only shut your
the New World – paying homage to the aboriginal way
eyes and hear the crack of the rifle of feel the snowflakes
of life, their ethics, religions and customs. He believed
melt on your face” as he talked.
nature had been in perfect balance with the first peoples until the rum-besotted traders had desecrated the
He has been acclaimed as “one of the best pioneering
natural paradise.
geographers in Canadian history.” Thompson’s significance as a geographer and
He faithfully wrote down, no matter where he was,
map maker cannot be under-
the longitude, latitude, temperature and geographi-
estimated. He created a map
cal characteristics of the location; the plants, animals
of Canada in 1814 that was so
seen in the area and even documented a Sasquatch.
accurate it remained the basis
David Thompson left 39 volumes of journals that rank
of all the maps of the west for
as major contributions to our early history of Canada.
almost a century.
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JUST BREATHE...
But... I have Asthma! This seems to be the new catch phrase: Just Breathe. For thousands of people it is not that easy. For years you may have been stricken with a disease which has been labeled asthma, but the interesting part about asthma is that asthma really is not a disease at all; asthma is merely the symptom. Asthma is caused by the constriction of the bronchi and this is in turn caused by little messages that are sent from the subconscious mind in the thalamus area of the brain down to the muscles that surround the bronchi, and they tell the muscles to constrict. The muscles constrict, the bronchi constrict and the bronchials constrict and the individual has difficulty breathing out. People with these symptoms of asthma can breathe in, but when they breathe out, they wheeze, making a noise named by Freud as a cry for help. It represents a time in an individual’s life in which they were very, very frightened, so frightened they may not want to remember that incident at all. That cry out for help that they thought they were really going to die or something terrible was going to happen and nobody could hear them. Well, they lived through the incident all right, but in the process, they may have repressed the incident into the deepest part of their subconscious mind where there was a cry for help. The other part can be that the memory simply replays over and over again, never giving the body or the mind a rest or proper sleep. It likes to live in the fight or flight response, also known as the acute stress response, that refers to a physiological reaction that occurs in the presence of something that is terrifying, either mentally or physically. The response is triggered by the release of hormones that prepare your body to either stay and deal with a threat or to run away to safety. This can happen in many times in our lives—we can hold on to the memory or experience that is trapped in the sub-conscious. Some examples: in an operation; times of war, in a toxic relationship where you felt trapped, being W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
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FITNESS, ETC.
Chad Braithwaite
Building Muscle ON A BUDGET When looking to bulk up and build some
shopping list serves as your road map for success in the store,
quality lean muscle mass, the biggest challenge for most people
helping you avoid the impulse buys that derail your budget and
isn't the training, it's the eating. While others might not require a
your meal plan.
massive calorie surplus to pack on the pounds others will need to eat quite a substantial amount of food — much more than they're used to. And while most people would leap at the chance to eat more food in a day, they probably aren't too thrilled at having to shell out the extra dough to cover the cost of that extra food. That's where we come in. We'll show you how to get in all the calories you need without going bankrupt. But first, let's go over some tips and tricks to help you bulk on budget, and in doing so, prove that you can gain size even on the smallest allowance.
As an added bonus, adhering to your shopping list also prevents you from buying too much food, which could very well end up going bad, resulting in a lot of wasted money—something you can't afford to do when bulking on a budget. Avoid Name Brands & Buy Generic When you're going up and down the aisles of the stores, it can be tempting to buy the name brand of canned or boxed goods that you're used to getting, but do yourself a favor — ignore the fancy labeling and added cost of the big name brands. Instead, opt for
Gain Mass on a Small Budget
generic and store brand options. They contain the same ingredi-
Bulking on a non-baller's budget isn't impossible. Quite the oppo-
ents as the name brand, for a fraction of the cost. Now, store and
site in fact. You can get all the food you need to build muscle and
generic brands tend to be located lower or higher on the shelf
strength for as little as $50 per week! All it takes is a bit of planning,
than name brands, due to the name brand products paying a pre-
some smart shopping, and a couple hours meal prepping, and
mium for eye level shelf space. But, by looking up or down, you
you have all the things you need to get big without going broke.
can still get quality food, but spend a good deal less.
Know Your Macros
Clip Coupons
Before you step foot into a grocery store, you must calculate
Coupon clipping, or "couponing," might seem like something your
your macros. Without knowing how many calories you need on
dear old Aunt Millie would get jazzed about, and she probably
a daily or weekly basis to put on size, you really have no idea how
does, but if you're on a tight budget, you better, too. Using cou-
much food you need to buy. If you're not sure how to calculate
pons can help you save some serious money and get the most
how many calories you need to build muscle, use an online TDEE
food "bang" for your buck. Set aside an hour or so every week to
calculator. Once you get your TDEE, add 250-300 calories to that
go through the weekly grocery ads and clip coupons for the foods
number, and you'll have a rough estimate of how much food you
you're buying. While it might not seem like a lot, over the long
need to purchase to meet those calorie needs and start gaining
haul, all of those "save $0.50" and "Buy 1, Get 1" coupons add
weight When your numbers are set, you can start drafting a meal
up, giving you more food while at the same time saving you more
plan for the week, and from that meal plan, you can...
money! If clipping coupons seems a little too old school for you,
Make a Grocery List Regardless if you're on a tight budget or not, you should be using a grocery list to do your weekly food shopping. Without a shop-
there are several smartphone apps that make "clipping" coupons easier. Even better, many e-coupons can be used in addition to paper coupons, giving you even more bang for your buck!
ping list, you're all but guaranteed to spend more money than you
Hop the Sales
need to at the store.
In addition to clipping coupons, another way grocers help you
When you enter the store, think of yourself on a mission to get in, get your food, and get out wasting as little time as possible. Your
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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S Each week, when the grocery ads are sent out, review the sales
your area, as they very often can offer prices comparable (or low-
and see what foods are cheap this week. You might want beef, but
er) to the grocery stores and club stores.
if pork is on sale, then guess what — you're making pork chops or pulled pork! Buying foods that are on sale will save you money, and as an added bonus, will help broaden your cooking skills and taste buds as you experiment with new foods and cooking techniques.
Embrace High-Calorie Foods When you're bulking, calories are everything. Now is not the time to go low-fat, low-carb, or low-calorie with your food selections. Use this time to take advantage of your larger calorie "allowance" and enjoy fattier foods such as peanut butter, whole milk, and
Join the Bulk Buyers Clubs
eggs. These calorie-packed foods are delicious and high in essen-
Club stores such as Costco, are terrific locations to buy canned
tial nutrients you need to build muscle. They're also cheap too!
goods, proteins, and just about anything else you could want (or need) in bulk. Buying such massive quantities from this retailer means that you might pay a higher price up front, but over the long-term, you're paying a cheaper dollar amount per unit than your normal grocery store. This translates to more money in your pocket in the long run. Finally, you should be aware that club stores do charge a membership fee, which is usually between $60-100 per year. However, the savings you'll get from shopping
So, when bulking on a budget, feel free to load up on more calorically dense foods, and save the chicken breast, tilapia, and broccoli for when you're cutting on poverty macros. Also, since you are bulking, feel free to get a little "dirty" with your diet every now and then. Foods like candy bars, chips, or pizza are high in calories and not very filling, making it easier on you to get the calories you need without feeling overly full or bloated all the time.
at these stores will pay for that membership fee several times
Best Foods To Bulk on a Budget
over.
•Oatmeal
•Pasta
•Rice
•Bananas
•Dried beans
•Apples
•Nuts
•Onions
•Chicken
•Carrots
•Fatty cuts of beef and pork
•Canned pumpkin
•Eggs
•Frozen vegetables
•Milk
•Lettuce
•Yogurt
•Canned tomatoes
Heap Eats Building muscle requires adequate protein and a surplus of calories. The problem many encounter though, is getting in enough protein when on a budget, as protein is typically the most expensive thing at the store. So, what's the cash-strapped bro left to do when he needs protein, but doesn't have the money to afford steak, salmon, and lobster? Buy cheap cuts of meat. These "economy" cuts aren't as lean as their more expensive alternatives, but what they lack in leanness, they make up for in flavor and cost per
Takeaway
ounce. Cheap meat cuts include ground beef, chicken thighs, and
Building muscle on a tight budget isn't an insurmountable task,
pork shoulder. As an added bonus, cheaper cuts contain more
but it does take some thought and effort on your part. Use the
calories than leaner, more expensive cuts, making it a whole lot
information we've laid out here to get big and save a few bucks
easier to hit your muscle-building calories goals for the day.
in the process. We've given you the framework to save time and
One other option is to find a farmers market or local butcher in
money, now all you need to do is put it into action.
Chad is the owner of Fitness Etc. in Campbell River, Courtenay, and Parksville. www.fitness-etc.ca
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START 2019 with a Clean Slate, a Purpose, and a Plan
According to the dictionary, clean slate
Invest an hour in yourself by completing the following
means to wipe the past out and begin afresh. However,
writing exercise, and start a new year with a bang!
many people do not pay attention to this critical step
Reflect: Look back on 2018, and think about three areas
before taking on a new goal. To give the idea a context,
that worked and three areas that did not, and list them.
here are some hypothetic examples: Under each area, answer the following questions: Mary set a goal to lose 20 lbs in ten months and she did
What have I accomplished in this area?
not reach that goal. She started again by setting a new
What are the roadblocks that stopped me?
goal: to lose 10 lbs by next November. She noticed that
What did I say and/or do that made it turn out this way?
she often forgot about the goal in her daily life.
What gifts does this experience give me?
Two years after divorce, Julie moved in with her boy-
Redirect: Look at what you want to focus on next year.
friend. She noticed that every time he came home late
What comes to you? To give you some ideas where to
she wonder if he was cheating on her, as her ex had
look, answer the following questions:
done. Julie's reaction was to become distant with her
What gives me the most satisfaction and joy?
boyfriend to avoid been hurt again.
What are three areas where creating a shift will bring my overall life to the next level?
Tom was laid off six months ago and started a new job a few weeks ago. He often worries whether his manager
Some examples of common areas to look are:
is satisfied with his performance. The worrying makes
• Relationships: family, spouse, friends, colleague, etc
him wonder if this is the right job for him, and some-
•Changes: career, moving, death, injury or illness,
times makes him think of looking for a different job.
business reinvention, etc • Personal: spiritual goal, fitness, finance, school, etc
These examples show how we carry burdensome energy of the past into the present we are living in. To ac-
Recreate: After identifying three areas that will bring
knowledge and take responsibility of the past allows us
your overall life to the next level, attach five actions to
to be free from it.
each areas to make it happen. Be specific when creating actions: what I will do and by when.
Renewed energy and clear mental space make creating a desired future possible. Without acknowledging this
Share your new goals and actions with someone you
important process, we often create a future that is an
trust. Ask them to mark it down in the calendar and
extension of the past.
check in with you regularly.
The end of 2018 is a great time to reflect on the last year,
Starting a new goal with a clean slate takes practice.
to redirect our energy and focus, and then recreate the
Practice on small and somewhat achievable areas to
outcome we truly want to experience in life.
build your skills before taking on a high gradient area.
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W E L L N ESS A RT IST Kealy Donaldson
Skeena Reece was born in Prince Rupert, and raised there by her parents; Cleo, an arts administrator, and Victor, a traditional carver. Reece’s ancestry to Tsimshian/Gitksan of Hartley Bay and Hazelton in the northwest coast of Brit-
There comes a time to let your guard down and accept what there is to accept.
ish Columbia. Her Cree/Metis origins come from Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche areas in Alberta. Reece studied media arts at Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design while residing in Vancouver from the late eighties till 2009. Her work at the Grunt Gallery, founding the Native
Youth
Artists
Collective,
through social justice created direction which became a drive to performance arts. Recently, Skeena has been producing music and has collaborated
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Aboriginal
History Media lab, and more are all woven
with
Jason
that means —at that time,
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this unique artist, Skeena Reece, whose timing seems to be quite impeccable. Reece’s
wrote and sang “John Carver”
to
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as other nameless
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carvers. “I really
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and a dash of humility. As a multi-
lack of respect
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with other artists to create her
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ists – all on a
space, art and impact.
wall, mashed The powerful images that rep-
together with
resent her are striking to say the
no
least. There was and is a story in a
Reece
story with Reece’s performances.
“And
regard” notes. thanks
They are filled with emotion,
to the Canada
strength, sadness, pride and
Council for the
humour in every aspect
Arts for their
of what she delivers.
sponsorship”.
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At an Artist Talk Series, hosted by North Island College,
Reece is working towards her next exhibit that will
Reece reviews some her most relevant works. She dis-
be launched at the national level. To view one of
cusses a performance piece she did at the Smithsonian
Skeena Reece’s Sacred Clown performances, head to
that raised some political eyebrows. Reece was asked to
themedicineproject.com and find this unique, humor-
respond to something she had seen on television and
ous, ground-breaking character. The Sacred Clown
create a performance piece. She referenced a scene she
could be explained as ravenous, mixed with trickery,
had watched from youth sit-com Moesha that focused
sadness, and social justice.
on Thanksgiving. This particular segment provoked her and Reece decided she would tackle her reaction to this
The Comox Valley Art Gallery’s website hosts pictures
episode by performing as Nurse Shaman and innoculate
of the Touch Me Exhibit from earlier in 2018. Skeena
colonization. Apparently, the White House called to en-
Reece currently resides in the Comox Valley with her
sure everyone was okay after Reece’s performance. "They
children, loving life in the valley.
wanted to know what had gone on at my performance," Reece says. "I thought, 'okay, my performance has reached someone here if the White House called.'” Reece showed her latest work at the Comox Valley Art Gallery in Spring 2018. The show ‘Touch Me’ was also hosted in Montreal and Winnipeg. Her focus of healing through humour truly stands out in this exhibition which features a multitude of mindful art, collaborated with five other artists who bring Reece’s multi-media message to the surface. Stekyawden Syndrome is a 30 foot mural, withvibrant colours and iconic animal shapes of a young billy goat and a large established mountain goat, facing each
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other in a stand-off. Reece recounts a traditional story of the Gitksan Nation through this mural. "The context of the image is the new billy goat is closer to the land and the larger goat is wounded," she translates. "A reflection of where these people are today; enough of the torture, systemic racism that still hurts each family and individual.” Stekyawden Syndrome was a collaboration with Bracken Hanuse Corlett. Reece also created an adult-sized cradle bag to honour adults who have made mistakes and want to move on.
Cradlebag
She noted that at one time, in relation to this piece of work, she felt the inability to have tolerance and care for her son and was feeling unsure about her artistry which sprouted this concept of a 7 foot high, adult sized, traditional baby carrier. “I opened this show with 3 minutes of choreographed figure skating to the Dances with Wolves soundtrack – it was meant to be absurd, to make people think. As I watched the crowd, I saw one person react to it; they got it. That’s the success story (for me),” she adds, smiling at the memory. Stekyawden Syndrome W W W. C O M PA S S M A G A Z I N E . C A
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GROWING UP COASTAL Joseph McLean
The voyage of Kevin began with a dream.
the cry a parent never wants to hear, the cry that comes from
A dream to venture with his own 4-year old legs to the
real pain.
shores of Lindsay Park, five whole kilometres from our home. Probably too far for a little guy, I told him. "That's okay!" But he might be cold. The wind was coming up. "That's okay!" Would he accept being towed on a bicycle? "That's okay, I don't need a bike. I can coot!" So we set out with his Cooter, a small 3-wheeled contraption with teal handlebars and fading stickers. And things were okay— at least at first. Kevin scooted energetically along, while I jogged beside him like the secret service at a motorcade. At every junction, he asked if this was the way to Lindsay Park, just to keep me honest. And at every junction, it was.
I wiped his tears and told him our options. We could turn back now. We could divert to a closer, easier playground. Or we could go on. "We go on, Daddy." He said. "But you must carry me for a while, so I won't be scared." If you were out for a drive recently in Powell River, you may have seen a strange figure. Half man, half scooter, this "person" slouched determinedly along the forest edge with a large child on his head and a vehicle in one hand. It was slow going, but he persevered until Kevin's braveness came back, just at snack time. Kevin wasn't ready to scoot again, but he trotted along gamely enough. We continued our slow, fun, stubborn march around Cranberry Lake. Almost two hours after leaving home, we arrived at the golden shores of Lindsay Park. We swung on the
Soon we were motoring past the hospital on clean white side-
swings. We merrily went round the merry go round. We cleaned
walks, and I was just pointing out a flock of squabbling Canadian
garbage out of the water so the birds would be okay. And in the
geese. That's when the accident happened. Kevin's foot scoot-
fading November sunlight, we caught the leaves that spun lazily
ed on his front wheel, the Cooter pitched forward, and before I
down from the oak trees overheard.
could grab him the adventurer had smacked the ground.
Then he bravely scooted for home. Except when we finally
My son told me later that he knew he was falling, and tried to
reached our door, the Cooter sped directly past, bound inexora-
catch himself with his hands, but instead caught himself mostly
bly for the Mexican restaurant. "We can't stop until we get some
with his lip. So, there was blood. There were tears. There was
nachos!" cried the littlest adventurer. And he was right.
Joseph McLean lives in Powell River. Facebook.com/GrowingUpCoastal
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MITOCHONDRIAL BOOSTERS For decades the words “anti-oxidants” have meant key nutrients for health, longevity and cancer prevention which scavenge free radicals generated by the day to day oxidative processes of the body. Now research indicates we should be paying more attention to what I call “mitochondrial boosters” or “secondary antioxidants” to help with treating chronic diseases. Mitochondria are the engines of every cell in the body making ATP from food sources of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. You make your body weight in ATP every day and consume that much ATP to keep the body functioning. Mitochondria comprise about 10% of your body weight with about 10 million billion in the body. Not only do they produce energy but they control how the cell functions, for example, modulation of cortisol or iron production. These boosters stimulate the protective responses in the mitochondria which activates the production of more mitochondria. In our toxic world of pollution, mitochondria get damaged and stop working and the body just gets rid of them. In some diseases such as Parkinson’s they can’t get rid of them so the damaged mitochondria accumulate inside the cell causing symptoms. CoQ10 works for this and so does sulforophane, the active constituent in broccoli.
teresting is that heart cells have the most mitochondria, about 5000 per cell, compared to 800 in a liver cell. Mitochondria produce energy in the body so when you take statins drugs this depletes the number of mitochondria in the heart cell! Not all CoQ10 supplements are the same so taking one that has been shown in the research to increase blood levels is what you want. I recommend Thorne Research Q Best. If you have to take a statin drug make sure you are taking CoQ10. Sulforophane is not only a “mitochondrial booster” it also stimulates the pathway that produces glutathione, a strong anti-oxidant. Milk thistle and curcumin also increase glutathione. All of these are recommended for mitochondrial disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, chronic fatigue and metabolic syndrome. Quercitin, nicotinamide riboside, high intensity interval training exercise, magnesium, green tea, alpha lipoic acid, acetyl-L-carnitine, creatine, melatonin, NAC, beet root juice, arugula, colorful plant-based foods and spices all support mitochondrial function.
For optimal health you want to make more mitochondria per cell and make them work better. Several nutrients have been studied to do this. They include resveratrol, sulforaphane, curcumin, melatonin and Co-enzyme Q10.
Foods that increase free radical damage include glucose and anything glycosylated like french fries. Glyphosate , a mitochondrial toxin and the active ingredient in roundup, is probably going to be found in everyone’s urine upon testing, even the person with the cleanest diet. Acquired mitochondrial disorders may be caused by chemical pesticides, pharmaceutical drugs, food additives and industrial chemicals. The biggest source of BPA is on cash register receipts!
Did you know that statin drugs (Lipitor and Crestor) deplete Co-Enzyme Q10 but your MD most likely will not recommend taking CoQ10. What is even more in-
Our mitochondria need all the help we can give them so consider adding some of these “mitochondrial boosters” to your health regime for a more energetic New Year!
For more of Dr. Pincott’s articles visit www.PerceptiveHealth.ca or www.drpincott.com and www.bcna.ca to find an ND near you.
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Lions Mane Mushroom Bud Logan
but these mushrooms are pretty choosy as to where they like to grow. I do know for sure that they like to grow in a place that has lots of rotting wood made up of fallen trees that are well decomposed and covered with moss. If you’re in the Pacific Northwest like me, just look for forests with lots of old maple trees. In the fall you most likely will come across them. Look under old logs as they like to grow on the sides of these nurse logs. Most times lions mane will be relatively clean and you can just throw them into the pan with butter. Sometimes they are full of grit washed down from the trees and moss during the fall rains, so fill a large bowl half full of very cold water, swish pieces of the mushroom back and forth and place on a towel to dry. Fry them in butter slowly. They taste somewhat like crab meat and they can be used as a substitute in crab and fish recipes. Eating lions mane on a regular basis has been shown to stimulate nerve growth which is critical for the maintenance and survival of nerve cells in our brain. Healthy neurons are sheathed in myelin, which is a fatty tissue that insulates the nerves and allows for the smooth transfer of information in the brain. Lions Mane mushrooms help repair myelin, which
The Lions Mane is an amazing mushroom.
improves memory loss.
It is not only a choice edible mushroom but it is full of
What’s more, Lion’s Mane is an immune system
medicine that can treat many ailments. I always con-
booster, fights depression, and can relieve anxiety. It
sider it a real treat to see and harvest these beautiful
can help manage diabetes, help prevent the creation of
looking mushrooms. This mushroom grows just like
ulcers in the digestive tract, and reduce heart disease
an old mans beard, long individual white tinged with
risk, and it has anti-cancer qualities.
brown strands that hang down. On the north island, look for them growing on hardwood trees.
Lions Mane is also known as old mans beard, monkey head mushroom, satyr's beard, unbranched hericium,
Lions Mane like to come up in the late fall in the Pacific
and bearded tooth mushroom as well as hericium
Northwest. Start looking when the leaves start to drop,
erinaceus.
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