Compass Magazine Vancouver Island Issue 17 August / September 2018

ISSUE 17 | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 SHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES

OCEAN CHRONICLES

Rocky Tidal Ecology

FEATURE ARTIST

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

WELLNESS ARTIST

Kelly Everill-Zotek: Art is Life NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS

Climbing the Mountain of Health

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SHARING THE DIRECTION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES

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The Sea Stacks at San Josef Bay

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Rocky Tidal Ecology at Botanical Beach

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The Sinking at Catalyst Paper in Powell River

OFF THE BEATEN PATH |

OCEAN CHRONICLES |

BUD LOGAN

MARINE LIFE STUDIES

CREATING ARTIFICIAL REEFS |

RICK WALL

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ARTIST FEATURE |

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SHIFT HAPPENS | ANDREA WAGEMAKER

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NATUROPATHIC INSPIRATIONS Climbing the Mountain of Health

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Art is Life

SANFORD WILLIAMS

It's Just the Sage Talking...

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SAN JOSEF BAY

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

Bud Logan

It was 4:30 in the morning and we were

The Cape Scott Provincial Park itself is a wondrous

just loading the truck for a trip to San Josef Bay. It was a

place, a real jewel that can be found at the north west

long drive from Sayward and we wanted to get an ear-

end of Vancouver Island and contains many fascinat-

ly start. A friend was visiting from Holland and he was

ing bays and beaches. One of the more noticeable bays

stoked on seeing the sea stacks that have formed in the

is San Josef Bay with its sea stacks. Many people visit

bay. The bay is located just past Holberg and is on the

the bay just to see these formations. The area has had a

southern end of the Cape Scott Provincial Park.

first nations presence here for some time. Middens and

We also planned to stop at Ronnings Garden on the way. The gardens are beautiful and a must-see for trav-

other remains of settlements serve as evidence that the area has been used for many thousands of years.

elers heading further west from Holberg. In 1910 Bernt

The sea stacks at San Josef Bay are beautiful. Water

Ronning was a young settler from Norway who home-

surging through the sandy passages at high tide has

steaded five acres of land. He never left when most oth-

slowly eroded the softer outer rock, leaving behind

ers did and lived here until the 1960s. He was known far

these harder formations. They can only be found in San

and wide for his incredible gardens of rare plants and

Josef Bay on Vancouver Island. Our Dutch friend was

trees. Bernt also loved to get together with his friends

completely taken by these formations, as we stepped

and neighbours for dancing. He had a huge pump or-

out onto the beach he stopped and all he could say was,

gan and built a hall where they could gather and dance.

“Wow!” —and that statement pretty much sums up the

There is a short trail that runs off the Holberg road that

whole area.

takes you into the gardens—just watch for the signs.

As part of Cape Scott Provincial Park, San Josef Bay is

The first European settlers be-

easily accessible on well maintained trails and board-

gan arriving to this area in 1897

walks. From the nearest parking lot and trailhead, it is

and attempted to build farms in

a 3km hike on level ground, and the trail could easily

what is now the provincial park.

handle a buggy or even a wheelchair.

They had a difficult time trying to work the rocky land and left after a few years, leaving behind cleared patches and fields that are now semi-wild as well as many place names, including Hansen Lagoon and Nissen Bight. You can find fruit trees growing in many places and sometimes see the remains of settlers' cabins that have for the most part returned to the land. Most of the original settlers eventually moved to Malcolm Island where they create a better life, building farms and communities like Sointula.

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The road from Port Hardy is quite long but fairly well maintained. Please drive with caution as these roads are active logging roads. Turn your lights on and give trucks the road as they can't stop easily and they depend on you to drive carefully. Give them the right of way.

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.

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Walking in their Footsteps: TELEGRAPH COVE RESORT Bud Logan

Telegraph Cove is located on the eastern shores of north Vancouver Island right in the middle of the Broughton Archipelago; itself located in the Johnstone Strait. Jacques Cousteau called the Archipelago one of the best places in the world to view and enjoy Orcas in their natural environment. I wholeheartedly agree.

The Broughton Archipelago area has been occupied by the first peoples for at least 9,000 years. They have a rich cultural heritage that brings a real sense of history here. In recent years the Europeans have created another history that may only be 150 years old, but it has had a deep impact on the area.

Telegraph Cove acquired its name in 1912 when the Superintendent of Telegraphs was looking for a north island location for the northern terminus of the telegraph line from Campbell River. This little Cove was perfectly suited, and became known as Telegraph Cove.

In the 1920s Alfred Marmaduke Wastell, with help from Asian laborers, built a small lumber mill and salmon saltery, the lumber business prospered and expanded.

Telegraph Cove lumber was used throughout the north Island and helped create the villages and towns.

Telegraph Cove during the second world war was a relay station for the Canadian Military. Many of the old buildings at Telegraph Cove are from this period of history.

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For decades, Telegraph Cove remained a town built around a sawmill with the only way in or out by boat.

In 1956 a road was built to the cove. By the mid 1970s, the lumber mill and salmon saltery were slowing down and tourists were beginning to find the cove, including sport fishermen. In 1980, Stubbs Island Whale Watching was launched, the first ecotourism outfit created to take people whale watching on the coast. They are still one of the best.

Today Telegraph Cove has two resorts, two marinas, three RV parks—and this month there is a new lodge coming into operation on the hill just above the cove.

It's quite impressive, and it will allow tour bus companies to bring in full tours to stay at the resort. Until now the guests would need to be located in several different communities on the north Island, and then travel to the Cove for adventures.

The owner, Gordie Graham, and the Cove Manager Taso Staikos gave me a tour of the lodge this month and although it was still in the final stages of construction, I could see that it will be a great addition to all the incredible accommodations that are already available at the resort. The lodge will open August 1, 2018, and it is already fully booked for the opening.

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Cove provided it!" says guest Matthew Gionet.

There also is a great campground located just 10 minutes up the hill from the Cove. There are two small creeks running along either side of the campground and a wonderful trail that will take you down to Bausa Cove.

From there you can head out to Blinkhorn light where you can see all sorts of sea life from the bluffs where the light is located—humpback whales travel right past here, as do Orcas and sealions.

Telegraph Cove is home to numerous businesses that cater to to those looking for adventure. There are whale and bear watching tours that head out daily in season, you can book a fishing guide for extraordinary fishing, or head out for a day or a week on a once in a lifetime kayaking adventure where you have a great chance to see humpback whales or perhaps a pod of orcas. The museum where you can learn so much about the history of this cove is a must see. The many old buildings located at the resort have been completely updated inside while the exteriors still have the rustic look they had when first built, giving them a wonderful charm.

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Ocean Chronicles

Gooseneck barnacles | Photo Chelsea Mathieson

ROCKY TIDAL ECOLOGY at Botanical Beach, British Columbia

Josh McInnes & Chelsea Mathieson

Have you ever explored a remote beach

like turquoise jewels on the golden rock surface, and

or peered into a tide pool along British Columbia’s

host entire subtidal ecosystems within their waters. Bo-

Pacific Northwest coast? We are often fascinated with

tanical Beach also acts as an ecological transition zone

how much life each small pool of water contains. For

or ecotone for numerous marine species. As one heads

example, the keen naturalist may view numerous

west from the protected waters off Southern Vancou-

small herbivorous black turban snails (Tegula funebra-

ver Island, the rocky intertidal regions are replaced by

lis) grazing on algae, or a Pacific blood star (Henricia

sandy exposed beaches off Tofino and Ucluelet British

leviuscula) feasting on a sponge. Tide pools give us a

Columbia. A mix of flora and fauna represent numer-

glimpse into the realm of the subtidal zone, the area

ous phyla inhabiting the pools of Botanical Beach.

just beneath the crashing surf.

Each organism inhabiting the intertidal zone is adaptAll along the coast of Vancouver Island, tide pool loca-

ed to different environmental and biological factors,

tions abound; but one of the best places in the world

ranging from heavy storm waves and long periods of

to explore them is Botanical Beach. Located on South-

low tide, to predation and competition between spe-

western Vancouver Island, just west of the small town

cies. Organisms like the sea palms (Postelsia palmae-

of Port Renfrew, Botanical Beach is approximately 115

formis) and Gooseneck barnacles (Pollicipes pollici-

kilometers (or a 2.5-hour drive) from the city of Victo-

pes) are well adapted to dealing with waves. Holdfasts

ria. Engulfed in western hemlock, coastal Douglas fir,

and maneuverable stipes allow a sea palm to anchor

and western red cedar, Botanical Beach is part of the

to rocks while maintaining flexibility to sway with

Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. On a clear sunny day the

waves and tidal currents. Gooseneck barnacles have

Olympic Mountains can be viewed from shore, and

also adapted to these conditions, and flush red as they

often killer whales (Orcinus orca), Gray whales (Es-

absorb oxygen from fast flowing tidal surge. To feed,

chrichtius robustus), and humpback whales (Megap-

they use specialized structures called cirri to filter

tera novaeangliae) can be sighted in Juan de Fuca Strait

small planktonic organisms from the water.

the body of water separating Vancouver Island from Washington State.

At low tide organisms are affected by desiccation and hypoxia from depleted oxygen levels. Many organ-

Of all the amazing entities this place has to offer, the

isms have adapted techniques for dealing with these

thing that makes Botanical Beach so unique is the ba-

stressful situations. The black chiton (Katharina tuni-

sin-like tide pools. Formed by the coastal process of

cate) uses its muscular foot to create suction on hard

weathering and erosion, thousands of years of wave-

surfaces trapping both water and oxygen. The frilled

tossed stones and boulders have hollowed out perfect

dogwinkle (Nucella lamellosa), and many other ma-

pockets in the sandstone substrate. These pools now sit

rine snail species, have structures called the opercu-

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Photos Tide pools of Botanical Beach | Josh McInnes; map of Botanical Beach.

lum that enable them to seal off their shells, locking in

From a novice explorer to an expert marine biologist,

moisture and keeping them safe from predators and

the intertidal zone is a fascinating environment to

environmental factors.

explore. When exploring the intertidal zone it is important to remember that we are visiting organisms in

Intertidal organisms also are subjected to biological

their environment. Many of these organisms have del-

factors like competition and predation. The more

icate structures and can be easily damaged. Try only

similar organisms are to one another ecologically,

lifting small rocks, as larger rocks can crush and kill an

the fiercer the competition. Species that utilize simi-

organism. It is also important to protect yourself. The

lar niches often compete to try to displace each oth-

intertidal zone can be dangerous and slipping on an

er. For instance thatched (Semibalanus cariosus) and

algae covered rock can cause serious damage. For the

acorn (Semibalanus balanoides) barnacles share a

best viewing, plan your day by looking at local tides,

similar niche with Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus tros-

and purchasing a small identification guide to local

sulus). The barnacles are able to retain seawater more

species. With every tide that comes new discoveries in

efficiently to outcompete mussels for space (a limiting

an ever changing dynamic ecosystem.

factor) in higher tidal areas.

Predation is also a significant ecological force in intertidal communities, influencing their ecology both directly and indirectly. A common predator of numerous inter-

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.

tidal organisms is the sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides). The presence of this predator visually and through pheromones can alter the location, movements, and even morphology of certain species. For example scallops have been known to physically swim away before being in contact with sunflower sea stars.

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Creating an Artificial Reef

THE SINKING AT CATALYST PAPER

Rick Wall, Vice President, ARSBC

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

Since 1930 the Powell River Company (now Catalyst Paper, Powell River Division) has had a floating breakwater protecting its log pond and foreshore from the storms that regularly come into the Malaspina Strait.

Due to the depth of the water, a traditional rock breakwater would have been prohibitively expensive to build – whereas surplus ships could be assembled into a breakwater for a fraction of the cost.

In the late 1940’s mill management decided that a collection of concrete vessels would provide a permanent solution for protection of the log pond. The first four reinforced concrete hulks arrived in 1948 ( John Smeaton, Armand Considerer, LJ Vicat, and Henry Le Chatelier), followed by Thaddeus Merriman (1950), PM Anderson & Quartz (1956), Peralta (1958), YOGN82 (1961) and the Emile N. Vidal (1965). These ten historic American-built WWI / WWII ships – averaging 366 to 375 feet in length and made of 5½ inch thick reinforced concrete – constitute the largest floating hulk breakwater in the world.

YOGN-82 was built by Concrete Ship Constructors, National City, California, and launched in 1944. Displacing 4860 tons, she is 375 ft long, 56 ft wide and 38 Images (from top) | YOGN 82 Sinking (Catalyst

ft deep. Each barge had a crew of 12 and could carry

Paper); drone footage of YOGN 82 Sunk (Catalyst

up to 63,000 US barrels (10,000,000 litres) of gasoline

Paper); Detonation, 23 Jun 2018 (K. Beattie/ARSBC)

in 24 cargo tanks. A total of 22 were built from 1942 to

Opposite Page | Depth and Location, YOGN 82;

1944, YOGN-82 being the 16th. As a minor vessel, it was simply given a designation: YO (yard oiler) G (gasoline storage) N (not self propelled). These ships served a vital role for the US Navy during the Pacific operations in WWII, as they were often the only in-theatre fuel storage facilities available to the US forces.

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

Fast forward to the 23rd of June—and from the detailed calculations, explosive testing and best management practices Powell River witnessed a perfect sinking event. “This was the most unique and creative marine habitat project ever undertaken by our Society.

Divers of all skill levels seek novelty, and this will be a dive back into maritime history for adventure divers worldwide,” said Howie Robins., President of the ARSBC. Salish Sea Dive owner Gary Lambeth in Powell River is delighted with the new marine installation and will use the YOGN wreck site for training the next generation of divers. The YOGN sank in 11 minutes and remained upright all the way to the sea floor. The ship is positioned with the bow facing the shore line and is accessible only by boat. Two mooring floats have been installed to mark her location on the sea floor.

Depths and location have been verified. Given that this is a concrete ship, there are no areas that were purposefully prepared for divers. Natural openings and overhead environments should be approached with caution as the wreck is intended primarily for external recreational use.

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

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ARTIST FE ATURE

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

I was already in a trance when I walked

said about this painful experience that he endured at

into the Beach Shed; I had been in Yuquot, on Noot-

residential school. While at a home visit in 1981, Mas-

ka Island, for four days now and I knew I needed to

ter Carver Dominic Andrew, a relative, was visiting his

sit down with the infamous Sanford Williams, Master

family. This was Sanford's introduction to traditional

Carver, while I was there. The trip and experience had

carving and once he got going, he never looked back.

been absolutely incredible—with the boat ride on the

His parents sent him and his siblings to finish school

historic Uchuck III, the drumming circle of the Mucha-

in Victoria at what is now known as Mount Douglas

laht peoples at their Territorial Summer Camp Out,

Secondary School. He graduated in 1985 and took a

the stunning beaches upon beaches, the rustic cabin

year off upon completion and headed back to Yuquot.

and all the hospitality of everyone I had met over this

Williams continued to carve daily and pulled heavily

short period. Williams was no different; he welcomed

upon his culture to lend him strength and help him

me with open arms and his big smile.

heal along his journey. While at home, he came across an article in the paper about Gitanmaxx School of

Looking back at Williams’ personal history, it’s a strong

Northwest Coast Indian Art in Hazelton, British Colum-

story that resonates with many indigenous peoples

bia. He applied, and spent four years there studying

on the West Coast. Born in a boat on the water, Wil-

under instructors such as Ken Mowat, Brennan Ste-

liams was raised in solitude in Yuquot until forced to

vens and Walter Harris.

attend Christie Residential School in Tofino with his brother and sister. His paternal family is Williams; his

Looking around the Beach Shed, Williams shows me all

father had 16 siblings with only his father still alive.

his pieces along with the stories that go with each one.

His mother’s side are Dicks, and she had 21 brothers

“It’s very relaxing and calming here. I can feel the knife

and sisters; two are still alive today. The doors to this

carve through the wood. This entire place (Yuquot) is

part of his life closed in 1983, but there is much to be

peaceful, especially here in the Beach Shed,” Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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SHIFT HAPPENS Andrea Wagemaker

Eating FOR LIFE

Mindfulness seems to be the new buzzword.

Mindfulness is applied to stress, depression, anxiety, illness and eating. But mindful eating isn’t just about what we eat or where we eat, it is also about why we eat, how we eat and what is going on for us while we eat. Traditionally, when people have eating challenges they turn to dieting as a way out but dieting only makes the eating challenge worse. So, what is the difference between dieting and mindful eating?

Dieting: • Relies on willpower and control.

• Is inflexible, strict and rule based.

• Focuses on weight loss as the only goal.

• Is about denial and deprivation.

• Implies that our body and eating need to be “fixed."

• Is a short-term quick fix and 95% of dieters gain the weight back and more.

• Creates feelings of guilt and shame.

• Restricts and often eliminates food groups.

Mindful Eating: • Empowers us to listen to our bodies to guide us as to what, when and how much to eat.

• Relies on awareness and consciousness around food and eating.

• It’s about freedom of choice, flexibility and acceptance around food.

• Focuses on health versus weight. The focus is on the process of making small changes to the way we eat versus an outcome at the end.

• The process is slow and permanent, mindful eating addresses ways to deal with emotional eating, stress eating and binge eating.

• Through mindfulness we become aware of our triggers to overeat and once we see the patterns we can change them.

• Is a long-term approach that focuses on peace with food and emotional and physical well-being.

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All foods are welcome, there are no forbidden foods.

The emphasis is on celebrating, enjoying and savouring food also, accepting, caring and loving our bodies.

Acknowledges that there is no perfect way to eat. It is a kind, patient and non-critical way of eating and living.

Are you ready to end the struggle with food and explore Mindful and Intuitive Eating? The answer lies within your mind, and you have everything you need to succeed. Slimming is about trusting your innate abilities, as you do when you ride a bicycle. You may not remember how scary it was the first time you tried to bike, but you kept practicing until you could ride automatically, without thought or effort. Losing weight may seem similarly beyond you, but it's just a matter of finding your balance.

I struggled with taking off the pounds and trying to convince my clients they could do the same, then I finally started to shift my awareness to what was going on in my mind—negative self-talk and how it impacted my efforts.

After personally losing over 21 pounds in just two months it all made sense. It was not only what I was eating, but the way I was eating. I could not believe that negative messages from my childhood were holding me back.

So where to start on changing your negative beliefs? Two strategies are better than one. When it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, a winning combination is hypnosis and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps revamp counterproductive thoughts and behaviors.

Clients who learn both lose twice as much weight without falling into the dieter's lose-some, regain-more trap.

Raising awareness to the very words you use will support and empower your decision to have lasting change without compromising your taste buds. It is about controlling your mind into a new way of looking at food. With one life changing session you will taste the difference, hear and completely understand why you have been eating the way you do.

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Believing is seeing. People tend to achieve what they think they can achieve. The expectation of being helped is essential. Accept that your new lifestyle change in your food choices will work: this is not a diet, it is a change in food habits that will last for the rest of your life.

Accentuate the positive. Negative, or aversive, suggestions, like "Doughnuts will sicken you," work for a while, but if you want lasting change, you'll want to think positive. "For my body, too much food is damaging. I need my body to live. I owe my body respect and protection." If you imagine it, it will come. Like athletes preparing for competition, visualizing victory readies you for a victorious reality.

Imagining a day of healthy eating helps you envision the necessary steps to becoming that healthy eater.

Too tough to picture? I will guide you to find yourself at a comfortable weight and remember what you were doing differently then; imagine resurrecting those routines. Or visualize getting advice from a future older, wiser self after she's reached her desired weight. Practice makes perfect.

One Pilates class does not produce washboard abs, and one hypnosis session cannot shape up your diet. But silently repeating a positive suggestion 15 to 20 minutes daily can transform old eating habits, especially when combined with slow, natural breaths, the cornerstone of any behavioral-change program. It will amaze you just how easy it is.

I have clients that report weight loss in just a few days.

They can’t believe how good every thing tastes, just shifting your mind makes all the difference. Keep your eyes on the prize! With a new mind set, breaking free of your old habits will be rewarding to your health, and self body imagine, increasing self esteem and confidence. My goal is to assist you in reaching your ideal weight. After six weeks you should see some changes in your weight as your clothes get loose and you will lose the cravings for sugar, and the sight of heavy, sugary foods will no longer have an effect on you.

Your future holds an exciting and fun way of learning about food and taste testing that serves your body in health and vitality. It will only take one appointment to make the lasting changes you deserve and desire.

Andrea Wagemaker is a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach. To make an appointment in our Comox office or to set up a home visit with a Clinical Hypnotherapist, call Shift Happens Hypnotherapy and Life Coach at 250-338-3401.

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Chad Braithwaite

Five Ways to NATURALLY BOOST TESTOSTERONE LEVELS Testosterone is often misidentified as the

3. Use The Right Supplements

“male” sex hormone. While it’s typical that only men care about

There are a few herbs and minerals known to beneficially affect

their testosterone levels, women have small quantities of testos-

naturally occurring testosterone levels. Have you heard yet that

terone as well. Likewise, men have small amounts of estrogen.

vitamin D is important? Well then you’ve heard right! Some argue

Testosterone’s function, regardless of sex, is to increase muscle,

that vitamin D is more appropriately classified as a hormone than

decrease fat, increase strength, increase libido, and stimulate red

a vitamin, and that is due in part to the fact that vitamin D also

blood cells just to name a few. Both hormones are essential for

has a cholesterol base chemical structure! Zinc, magnesium, and

both sexes, but unfortunately in our day and age, optimal hor-

boron are minerals with profound roles in promoting testoster-

mone levels are becoming more and more out of whack – for men

one synthesis. Herbs such as tribulus terrestris, epimedium, and

and women. Average testosterone levels have been on a steady

mucuna pruriens have also been found to increase men’s testos-

decline for the past few decades, -1% every year since the mid

terone levels

1980’s! That’s a real kick in the pants when we add in declining testosterone levels with age, and we’re not getting any younger, so what can we do about it?

4. Try More Spicy Foods A man’s preference for spicy foods is directly related to his testosterone levels. The more he likes the heat, the more likely he is to

1. Make Sure You’re Eating Enough Fat

have more testosterone. This may be mediated by the hot pep-

That’s right. Eat enough fat. More specifically, eat enough choles-

per extract, capsaicin, and this information comes in the wake of

terol. Eat enough of that demonized nutrient to make sure you’re

several observations of humans who are more aggressive, com-

optimizing your anabolic potential. What’s enough? At least 25%

manding, and risk-keen (behaviors associated with testosterone)

of your daily calories must come from fat. When you eat fat, es-

having an affinity for hot sauce.

pecially saturated fat, you’re also eating cholesterol along with it.

Studies indicate that men eating more fat have greater testosterone levels. You can even keep your total fat intake low if you eat more saturated, but less polyunsaturated, fat. You see, cholesterol is the base chemical structure of testosterone. If you don’t eat it, your body has to make it, and it just can’t seem to make enough

5. Avoid Environmental Xenoestrogens What the heck is a xenoestrogen? Sounds like some sort of fembot/Alien resurrection mashup. In a way, it is a crazy, often man-made molecule wreaking havoc on our society, so that’s a fair comparison. Xenoestrogens are termed this because xenomeans stranger or guest. Xenoestrogens come in many forms

2. Lift Weights

and common culprits are plastics and other common chemicals

This one is a little less controversial. Lifting weights increases tes-

(parabens, phthalates, and biphenyls like PCB), food coloring (Red

tosterone, and you should do it regularly for multiple reasons.

#3), preservatives (BHA), and insecticide (DDT). This is not to be

Other modes of exercise, like steady state and HIIT cardio, can

taken lightly, and chances are something you use every day has

increase testosterone as well, but lifting is the most potent stim-

some type of xenoestrogen. Anything with “fragrance” or “per-

ulus. Caffeine and creatine supplementation in combination with

fume,” don’t put that on your skin. Chances are that it is a phthal-

weight training can increase testosterone levels even further!

ate compound.

Which brings us to #3.

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

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ISLAND HEALTH Grace Tan &Kimberley Black, RD

Tips for HEALTHY SUMMER EATING Summer is prime time to gather the family

Summer Sweets

to enjoy more meals together. Family meals are a great way to

If you are looking for a sweet treat to bring on your picnic, take

introduce nutritious foods, help children to develop positive rela-

advantage of summer fruit. Berries, melons and stone fruits like

tionships with food, and learn food skills essential for life. Studies

peaches, nectarines and cherries are sweet, available and gen-

show that kids who eat with their families at least once a day de-

erally more affordable in the warmer months. If you buy a large

velop better social and language skills, are more connected with

amount try freezing or canning the extras. Turn your ripe fruit into

their families and friends, and have a better understanding of

a smoothie with some milk and yogurt. If you don’t finish your

family values. They are also more likely to do better in school, be

smoothie, freeze the rest in an ice cube tray or popsicle mold.

at a healthier weight, and have an improved sense of belonging.

Healthy Hydration

Eating Outdoors

Kids often forget to drink water. When you are eating and spend-

Take advantage of the warm summer months and enjoy a picnic

ing time outdoors in the sun, hydration could be one of the last

or BBQ outside with your family. Hot dogs and smokies can be

things on your child’s mind. The risk for dehydration is higher on

high in salt and fat and low in important nutrients such as protein

hot summer days, when more water is lost through the skin, even

and iron. Burgers can be a better choice, but they may also be

if you don’t see sweat. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration so re-

high in salt and fat depending on the type you buy. For a home-

mind your kids to sip water throughout the day, even if they say

made version with a twist, check out the beef and lentil burger

they are not thirsty. If your kids are playing outside, encourage

recipe below! Lentils are high in protein, fibre and iron. Iron helps

them to have a glass of water before going outside, and another

to maintain energy levels, and many people do not meet their dai-

when they come back inside. If your child does not enjoy the taste

ly iron needs. Fibre is important for increasing feelings of fullness,

of water, try flavouring their water with berries, mint leaves, or

blood sugar control, lowering cholesterol and overall gut health.

citrus to add flavour. Fruits and vegetables such as melons, ber-

Don’t forget to add veggies on to your burger. Try grilled veggie

ries, cucumbers, and tomatoes have high water content, so eating

skewers; side salads are an excellent way to take advantage of the

fruits and vegetables can also increase your fluid intake.

summer leafy greens. For creamy salads like classic potato salad,

Beef & Lentil Burgers - serves 4

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Ingredients •3/4 cup (175 mL) cooked or canned green lentils •3/4 lb (350 g) lean ground beef •1 small zucchini, coarsely grated •1 egg •1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt •1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper Directions In a large bowl, place lentils, beef, zucchini and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Shape into four patties.

Place on a baking tray. Cover and place in the fridge for 10 minutes to chill.

Spray a barbecue grill or chargrill with oil and heat on medium high. Cook the patties for four minutes each side or until lightly charred and cooked through.

Recipe by Canadian Lentils lentils.org

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These days I dream of summits like Valentine Mountain, which at 250 meters doesn't technically qualify as one. But it's a mountain for us, a start. And when the kids come to me and say "Daddy, can we go to the mountains?", it's the easiest way I can say yes. Because I have to say yes. Can we go to the mountains? How could we not?

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

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

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ENTREPRENEURIAL & LEADERSHIP COACHING Maria Ji

THE POWER OF PRACTICE How to Strengthen your Action Muscle Effectively

Have you experienced hearing people

create a new one. Some of the practices we designed for

complain or seeing them in pain, and because you care

him were:

about them you offer ideas that might help, but they say: "Oh, I tried that and it didn't work."

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People believe that they will have what they want if they

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Visualize what he wants to create every morning before getting up and practice picking the thoughts that serve him.

find a better way, a better solution or strategy. In my coaching work, I find people often expect results with-

words that make him feel open and curious.

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out doing anything, or they stop a new practice after a few tries. Feeling disempowered, they then feel resignation, despair or frustration. I have also witnessed many

Be aware when using limited language, and replace it with Be proactive: Call clients to fill appointments three weeks ahead, change business hours, shift his view of the world.

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We also created a practice for him to give away money for 40 days: give extra tips, donate, etc.

clients who create successes in all aspects of their life by embracing the power of consistent practice.

Joe was a perfect coaching client. He followed each step, took on each practice, and showed up each session with

There are three levels to practice in the process of

questions and requests. He restarted after stopped. He

creation: thoughts, words, and actions. Level 1: Our

was consistent.

thoughts are a reflection of our inner world and how we view the world. Level 2: Our words describe our

Three months into our coaching program, during a

thoughts, and through describing we activate feelings

coaching session, he showed me an envelope full of

which make the world we describe more real. Level 3:

cash and said: "Maria, all my bills are paid, and I still

Our actions are then aligned with the feelings which in

have all this money! This has never happened before!"

turn create the world into physical form. It's all connected. By working on one level you will also work on

By then he was taking two days off every week, and his

the other two.

massage practice was full. Not too long ago he told me that he bought a lawn tractor for his mother who owns

Here is an example of how my client Joe found success

an acreage property.

through practice. Joe is a massage therapist who's been in business for over 10 years. He came for coaching

Our thoughts create our language, our language paints

burnt out and frustrated with where his business was at,

a picture of our world, which then informs our be-

and hoping to improve his work and life balance. Short-

haviour, which creates our life experience, which be-

ly after we started coaching, I noticed limitations in his

comes our real world.

language: "I can't have that, it's too hard, I have no time, I don't know what I want..."

If you create actions from all three levels and you are taking the actions consistently, you will move moun-

I invited him to become aware of the impact of his

tains. You will create more prosperity and joy than you

words, and to focus on giving up the 'old language' and

can imagine—because you are that powerful!

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Climbing MOUNTAINS

HEARTSTRONG Sarah Wright

No matter what your fitness level, a few simple tips can help

reached the top of the hill or gone as far as you can go never

you climb that mountain, whether it’s a slight slope in the road

sit down or stop completely. It’s very hard on your heart to be

along your street, or the steep undulating grade on your favorite

working hard, and then come to a dead stop. Keep your legs

hiking trail. It's important to be prepared, set realistic goals, and

moving gently to maintain blood flow back to your heart.

respect your body and it will take care of you. There is no better feeling than looking back downhill at your accomplishment.

Always warm up and cool down. Start and end each work-

out with a 5-10-minute easy walk on flat. A more specific joint warm up may also be needed for those with joint pain or limited flexibility. It should be an intensity where you could almost sing a song and you could continue at that pace for a long time (30-60+ minutes).

Use the talk test. On the tough parts, you should always be

able to say a few words into a sentence but maybe not be able to sing a song. Being short of breath is normal as you go uphill or walk at a faster than normal pace, and these intervals of

Use walking poles. When used properly, walking poles can help

use more of your upper body musculature, help with your balance, and take the load off your joints on the way down.

Use large muscles rather than small ones. Step with your

whole foot as you take each step, not just the ball of your foot.

Keep your core engaged and push up through your heel to maximize the use of your quads and glutes, instead of your calves.

If running downhill, go with the flow—don’t resist each step.

There will be far less load on your joints if you let your body just go a little when running on decline. Imagine the wheels of a bike rolling forward and try to move efficiently and with ease.

higher intensity exercise are where you increase your fitness

Find a nice place to stretch at the end. Pick out a favorite spot

level. If you have an unusual change in shortness of breath

with a railing or bench to do your stretches. It gives you time

with exertion, or shortness of breath at rest, consult your doc-

to reflect on your accomplishment and enjoy the view. Try to

tor or a Certified Exercise Physiologist before starting on a new

cover all the lower body muscle groups and hold for 30-60

program. If you have heart condition, asthma, emphysema or

seconds. Hold onto something so that you don’t have to worry

COPD, get a more specific exercise prescription prior to start-

about your balance and you can get more out of the stretch.

ing, and always carry your rescue medications.

If you need to stop, never stop completely. When you’ve

Progress slowly. Add a hill repeat each week or about 15%

increase in volume to minimize the risk of injury.

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

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MOUNTAIN OF HEALTH Do you have goals for improving your health?

Some of us will only change when forced to. Like the pre-diabetic when warned that the next step is medication to control his blood sugar, will finally make dietary changes. Or are you the kind of person who wants to prevent diseases as much as possible? Here is a list of nutrients and suggestions to get your started. I always say one change per month that you keep makes twelve optimal health changes per year!

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Vitamin A reduces the death rate from viral infections.

Studies were done in South Africa and Indonesia, and Vitamin A lessened the mortality from measles or viral infections resulting in hospitalizations. Small doses of 10,000 IUs to 25,000 IUs per day is required. Eating orange vegetables such as peppers and carrots provides carotene, the precursor for vitamin A production.

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Zinc shortens the durations of colds, heals skin ulcers and relieves symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It is available in lozenge form and great for kids to suck on for sore throats. Taken daily throughout the school year along with good old vitamin C helps prevent colds and flus.

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Vitamin C is never too old fashioned! It is the “live longer” vitamin according to Dr. Jonathon Wright. The book “Vitamin C: Who Needs It” by Dr. Cheraskin provides a long list of its benefits. It will improve muscle mass. It is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. It reduces cardiovascular risk by 42% and causes regression of atherosclerotic plaque when taken 1500mg daily. If

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you take it in chewable form be sure and brush your teeth afterwards.

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Potassium and magnesium are minerals that will naturally lower blood pressure, not to mention walking at least 30 minutes daily. Potassium chloride salt shaker is a great substitute for the sodium chloride salt shaker.

Magnesium glycinate is my favoured form taken at bedtime relieves insomnia, leg cramps, migraine headaches and much more. The only side effect might be loosening of the bowels, so if you are constipated try this instead!

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Vitamin B-complex is a natural anti-depressant vitamin combination. If every teenager took B complex I think there would be far less depression in this age group.

Whenever I called my mother upset she would ask me “have your taken your B’s lately?” B6 helps with carpel tunnel and trigger finger, prevents PMS, and also prevents calcium oxalate kidney stones. It also lowers homocysteine reducing cardiovascular risk.

Over the next six months if you can incorporate these vitamins you may find that you can avoid over the counter medications for colds, flus, constipation, menstrual cramps and you may be able to avoid prescriptions for antibiotics, blood pressure and anti-depressants. Wow! Supplements taken together have an additive effect. For example taking zinc improves taste buds so children and the elderly eat better, magnesium helps with moods and PMS too and when you feel better you are going to feel more motivated to make further changes.

Next issue we'll make the summit of good health with folic acid, Vitamin B12, selenium, carnitine, tryptophan and tyrosine!

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WELLNESS ARTIST Kealy Donaldson

KELLY EVERILL-ZOTEK Meat Cave and Island Owl Trucks are just a few that I

immediately recognize as the artist and I discuss her passion and projects. From air brushing to sandblasting, painting to tattooing, Everill’s portfolio is impressive and extremely creative.

As a self-trained artist, Everill notes she has done some

When we talk about art as therapy,

seminars in Las Vegas throughout the years to focus on particular styles and textures but overall she is

Kelly Everill’s body of work is exemplified through the

self-taught and quite accomplished through her list of

hundreds of murals she has created over the past couple

mediums. “I like the variety of mediums I work with;

of decades. Everill-Zotek has multiple projects in the

I am extremely excited about learning the art of tat-

local hospitals as well as numerous schools throughout

too – I’m just starting to practice for this special skill,”

the Comox Valley and beyond. With 12 murals in the

Everill notes. She’s been a full-time artist since 1998.

Comox Valley Hospital and placement in the Dementia

“There was a big article hosted by In-Focus Magazine

Ward of Courtenay’s Seniors Village and school after

in ’98 and that really launched so many opportunities

school, simply too many to list, this artist has found an

for me,” Everill recalls fondly.

incredible work-life balance through art as her life.

As a graduate of Highland School, Comox, in 1983, Just scrolling through her website or Facebook page, so

she moved away for a bit and moved back to the Co-

many of her works are familiar without even knowing

mox Valley in 1989 and gave birth to a beautiful baby

that she was the genius behind them. Highland’s gym,

girl. Her daughter Ashlie is following in her mother’s

Brooklyn Elementary, Lake Trail School, Island Ink Jet,

footsteps by working and learning from Everill. “She’s

Edible Island, YQQ Comox Airport, Kingfisher, Sonora

my biggest success in life,” Everill says. Originally from

Resort, CCCU Ryan Road location, all the theme rooms

Halifax, Everill proudly notes her M’ik Maq heritage;

at the Anchor Inn, chalkboards at Matches, JK’s Local

her dad was in the Air Force and they arrived in the

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S Comox Valley when

vehicles and instru-

she was 10 years old.

ments. You may recall the Music Fest

Not only does she

poster

work with a variety of mediums, Everill truly has tackled subject matter

from

two

years ago, another proud accomplishment of Everill's.

by the masses. From sandblasting doors in Klemtu for traditional west coast indigenous work to painting ga-

If you are interested in seeing the diversity of her work,

rage doors to create life-like wood, specialized theme

we put together the following route to follow her work

murals in mansions and playrooms alike, and exteri-

in the Comox area: Griffin Pub B CFB Comox B CFB Ice

or/interior conversions of dated walls for residential

Rink B CFB Museum B the Base Bar B YQQ are all part

and commercial properties – a brilliant way to refresh

of what could be called ‘Kelly’s Row’. From Lil Road-

without major renovations and completely cost effec-

ie Grill in Gold River to the Cumberland Road ‘Poppy’

tive. Even window painting, especially at Christmas

fence, Everill’s work can be seen everywhere.

time, keeps this artist’s schedule full and busy.

If you don’t groove to her painted works, perhaps She recently completed the Community Piano Project

consider her musical talents with her band, Shotgun

for the Town of Comox and continues to take on large

Kelly—booked all summer long throughout the North

and small projects like motorcycle tanks, skulls, shoes,

and Central Island.

Check out Kelly’s Art by hitting her website kellysart.ca Connect with her on Facebook using the link on her website.

Everill also does youth and adult painting instruction; consider using her genius for your next creative project!

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EatLOCAL Devil's Club Bud Logan

Devil's Club grows all over Vancouver Island.

It has been called one of the most valuable medicinal

It grows best in wet shaded areas and Vancouver Island

plant native to the Pacific Northwest.

has plenty of wet shaded areas. You cannot miss this plant with its huge leaves and many spines. Even the leaves have spines.

The leaves resemble giant thimbleberry leaves but up close the spines that cover the stems make identification simple. It is found all over the Pacific North west and quite often forms dense thickets with stems over 3m tall. It spreads mostly by the stems falling to the ground and taking root.

In the spring it has a white flower cluster that matures into a lovely red berry cluster. The berries are poisonous but First Peoples have been using them for generations to kill lice by mashing them up and applying the paste to the hair. This also treats dandruff and makes the hair soft and shiny, but avoid getting the mashed berries in your mouth or you could experience some acute vomiting.

The stems and roots are the primary medicinal part and both can be used but the roots are more concentrated and easier to use, since the roots don’t have the spines and are easier to peel. To harvest the inner bark off the stems, it is best to wait till the full moon stage when the medicine is more concentrated in the stems. Look for last year's growth and peel the outer bark off then scrape the inner bark and dry. The dried bark can be brewed into a tea or made into a tincture. It also works as a great spring tonic. The active constituents may be saponins and substances with insulin-like activity but research is still ongoing to identify these medicinal components.

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First People have used it to treat acute and chronic disorders, as well as using it as a protective charm. I remember my dad would always place a piece above our front door to keep bad spirits out.

For rheumatism the tea was drunk and also applied to the painful joints. A poultice of the root bark was applied to a nursing mother’s breasts to stop excessive flow after weaning. An eyewash of the tea was used to treat cataracts.

It has also been used in herbal steam baths for treating general body pain. The burnt stems mixed with oil make a salve for swellings. The root bark boiled in oil and used to treat psoriasis worked better than hydro cortisone in studies.

Like all the ginsengs it is an adaptogen, balancing the stress response and stabilizing the body. Tlingit medicine men undergo solitary initiations in the wilderness fasting and only drinking Devil’s club tea. Haida hunters also use the tea as a sweat

lodge

additive.

The inner bark is dried and mixed with a cream to treat athletes foot as well as other inflictions.

Truly one of the great plants of the Pacific Northwest, its qualities are almost magical.

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BEING HUMAN James L. Anderson

If Only We Could PART 2

Our lives are consumed. From everywhere around us in moment to moment savage onslaught in the jungle we live everyone cares only for themselves. And if we turn our backs for an instant, it closes in upon us, menacing and ominous. We cannot show weakness, always walling off ourselves with all the strength we have. This we all know.

If only we could escape the fear and the terror to reach out and help each other. Try to save those desperate and dying all around us. The world would no longer be such a ruthless, brutal and lonely place. We would find compassion, sanctuary and trust in every human being we encounter instead of the empty quicksand of heartless, indifferent exploitation, hostility and conflict from the enemies we see all around us. If only we could count on that compassion, believe in it, depend upon it like the sunrise safe and sure always… if only we could.

It is the way it has always been. As always in the past the only way to survive has been to lay up things, possessions and refuge for ourselves and guard and lock it away safe from the onslaught and savagery all around. That self-centered obsession and hoarding has worked in the past.

The problem is, of course, that it doesn’t really work anymore. It is becoming stark and crystal clear that soon, no place will be safe. There will be no shelter and protection for anyone to find.

There will be no place to hide from a disintegrating planet and civilization. No safety and sanctuary anywhere.

And so what in this world do we do?

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