NATURAL LIVING ON THE CENTRAL COAST
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Liliana Aitken-Jones Herbs/Nutrition/Hair Mineral Analysis/Functional Pathology
As a naturopath & owner at Gnostic Healing & Natural Apothecary, Liliana is available for mini-over-the-counter consults 2-3 days a week. For a deeper analysis of unresolved or chronic health issues clients may also be referred to her for more specialised testing (by appointment only).
Stefan Hafner Acupuncture, TCM (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) Acupuncturist specialising in the gentle Japanese Toyohari style. Stefan treats most health conditions with this ancient drug free holistic system. He also provides Leech therapy and Shonishin – Japanese Paediatric Acupuncture. Registered with all major health funds. Jo Cameron Lomi Lomi Massage, Reflexology, Reiki (Tues, alternate Sat’s)
Trained in Hawaii and Australia, Jo offers the ultimate goddess treatment for rejuvenation and activating your inner pharmacy for healing on all levels. Using warm stones and luxurious coconut oil, the treatment also incorporates Reiki energy to revitalise and restore.
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Sarah Bruce Herbs/Nutrition, Massage – Remedial/Myofascial, Cupping (Wed/Fri) As a naturopath Sarah combines natural remedies with achievable lifestyle modifications, to effectively address your chronic health conditions. For massage she combines various techniques in order to offer an individualised approach whether for relaxation, sports rehabilitation or ongoing pain and stiffness. Karen Walshe Naturopath, Nutritionist & Herbalist
(Tues, weekends by appt.) Using an wholistic approach, Karen can identify factors that may be impacting your health and wellbeing. Working in partnership with you, she develops a step by step change approach to diet and lifestyle. When appropriate, naturopathic remedies may also be prescribed to set your body on the path to self healing. (consults only by prior appointment)
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Utilising ancient cures for a modern world, food as medicine, lifestyle changes, herbal remedies & advice, Nicola identifies health issues using iridology to pick up potential dis-ease patterns & genetic dispositions. She also uses intuitive insight into what may be going on energetically to cause disharmony and treats accordingly. Available for Mini over-the-counter & in-room consults.
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LOCAL/GARDEN COMMUNITY...............................5 CHANGE YOUR MIND................................................ 8 ORGANICS/GO NUTS................................................. 9 WE ARE A PRAYER MAT........................................10
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It’s a bright Thursday morning in Woy Woy and a dedicated group of volunteers is hard at work on the block of land they have transformed into a thriving food garden. We spoke with Jill Meredith about the project.
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hen we got here three years ago the ground was just Woy Woy sand, not one living thing in it. Syringes, broken bottles, rubbish and sand – that was the soil! Now we’ve got big fat worms and micro organisms. The block was originally zoned for community use and then about 5 years ago the council advertised that they were considering selling it. I wrote to them and said ‘Why don’t we put a community garden here?’ The Council grant was $5000 and we’ve had other fantastic local support. Margin’s Mushrooms have been very generous. Our shed was donated by Woy Woy Mini Storage. Gnostic Mana Cafe give us their coffee grounds which
Gardeners take a breather and enjoy some fruits of their labor – a fresh rock melon.
we use as mulch and in compost – blueberries especially love the acidity they provide. We’ve also been collecting scraps every week from Mary Macs, around 500kgs a year of green waste! That why the garden’s like it is – we’re feeding it all the time. There should be one of these in every suburb. When you see what’s happened recently with G
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contaminated berries from overseas, and onions bringing in a superbug from the US. It’s about food security – knowing where and how your food is grown is important. My own background is as a naturuopath, so I’ve always been interested in the relationship between diet and health. Just growing and using your own herbs is a great place to start. There’s usually a group of us here on Thursday mornings and we have a working bee on the last Sunday of the month. Come down and give it a go, everyone’s welcome! We’re trying different things all the time. We recently recycled some old donated spa baths to use as ‘wicking’ beds, which are like giant water well pots. We’ll also use one for a water garden. Our bush tucker garden is coming along – there’s Finger Limes, Davidsonian plum, native Hibiscus. We’ve had some funny things happen. A woman came through with a shopping trolley one morning. I said ‘hello, how are you?’ She just said, ‘Where’s your flat leaf parsley?’ Another guy came with a list for a stew. I gave him some rosemary, and other herbs. I said ‘you know, if you stick that in the ground it’ll grow.’ I like to think we’re planting little seeds out there in the community! The other day a woman walked up to me and took my hand. She said, “This is such a beautiful space.” That really made my heart sing.
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MIND the class commenced and one week after. The meditators were required to meet once a week Neuroscience meets meditation and meditate once a day for at least 27 minutes. They were given guided mindfulness meditations reath deeply… Fill your lung… Take your atten- on audio. On completion of the course they were tion to your legs and then your toes. Wiggle required to fill in a questionnaire. them gently in your shoes… Note how they feel After studying each person’s MRI the research– sore, tired or really heavy? Congratulations! You ers reported significant changes in grey matter have just experienced mindfulness meditation. density in the Hippocampus, which is the learnWe have been aware of the physical benefits ing and memory centre and also in the structure of meditation for some time. associated (right Supramarginal Gyrus) with n lowers blood pressure self-awareness, compassion and introspection. n lowers the blood lactate (reducing anxiety) Britta Hölzel a researcher at MGH said, “It’s n decreases tension related pain (headache, fascinating to see the brains plasticity, and that by practicing meditation we can play an active insomnia, muscle and joint problems) role in changing the brain and can increase our n improves immune system well-being and quality of life.” n increases energy levels Imagine a world where we are all self-aware, Now neuroscience has discovered, through empathic and aware of our own actions and MRI technology, that there are actual signs and changes in grey matter. In 2011 a team of Harvard emotions – and how they affect our friends, work mates, families, communities, country, world and researchers (Psychiatric Neuroimaging Research Program) at the Massachusetts General Hospital universe. Hmm… Excuse me, I’m off to change my grey matter! completed a study which showed significant changes in brain structure. Saimone Bakker, Ishara Healing. Meditation The team studied a group of people who were and Singing Bowl Healing @ Wednesday 7pm participants in a 8 week mindfulness meditation at Gnostic Corner. class. MRI scans were taken two weeks before
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hat began in 1998 as Gnostic Forest –- a small retail shop with a spiritual theme, selling crystals, jewellery, inspirational books and a bit of ethnic clothing – has grown into what is now known as Gnostic Corner. It’s a trading co-op with 10 businesses including organics, a cafe, healing centre, yoga school, flower shop, jewellery and crystals, hemp and bamboo clothing, a takeaway cafe along with the original Gnostic Forest. Each of the businesses has its own theme and is independently owned, we are all family or friends and we work together co-operating, not competing. We share resources and cross promote. In the 16 years we have grown as a destination for both the locals and the tourists. All of this during the GFC. While the rest of the world was worrying about how to survive, our small business collective was busy helping each other and creating a village atmosphere for our community to enjoy. If one of the younger businesses is struggling there is someone with more experience to mentor them and offer solutions. We also produce our own magazine quarterly to offer little pieces of inspiration and show what’s new on the corner. It all looks very deliberate, but the truth is it wasn’t! Just by having faith in a benevolent universe we are prepared to take risks and time has proven that by supporting the other guy we are really strengthening our entire field. – Mary Holstein
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aw nuts are loaded with protein, healthy fats, fibre and important minerals like zinc, magnesium and calcium. However nuts also contain natural chemicals to stop them from sprouting. This enzyme reduces the body’s ability to absorb certain nutrients properly and forces the human digestive system to work overtime. Soaking the nuts makes it much easier to digest and removes the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors making them the perfect snack once activated. Starting the sprouting process takes a bit of preparation time but once you get into a routine it is easy.
It is especially important to use good quality organic nuts, sea salt and filtered water. You can dry them in the sun, oven (between 135 and 150 degrees) or a dehydrator (at 120 – 135 degrees). There are charts are available online giving you a guide to how long you should soak each variety of nut or you can purchase your nuts already activated – go nuts! Caroline Cardier is owner of Gnostic Organics. See more at www.gnosticorganics.com
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PERSPECTIVE This cycle will take you forward in a reluctant To accept a kind of way You will burn new point up a lot of energy in the of view, you process, defending old need to give ideas until the new something up. reality can be resisted no longer. A Gnostic attitude to this dilemma is to remind yourself of limited perception – we do not have the capacity to comprehend all of reality. We are all limited by what we see and by what we understand of what we see. A good example might by the view from the windows of a very tall building. At the bottom you can only see across the street. You can see the traffic is grid locked and it’s hard to know which way to turn. You enter an elevator and as it climbs you are able to see further. You now where all the traffic An easy, less disturbing way is tocoming do thisfrom. is to hese words are subjective, and that means understand The next floor brings even higher understanding read about civilisations from the past. Try to they are open to interpretation by the –really you can see into future by observing geteven a feeling for the their behaviour and individual. We all see things differently. aunderstand storm heading your way. By being what motivated themwilling – why to they Because our life experiences influence the give up your position on the ground, you received wayhe we look atwith the world each is day, weyou arenever accepted the things that they did. Then see problem being right that more information and now you are better able to bound toor see things fromasdifferent angles. grow learn. As soon you think you know them as your own ancestors, imagine how the decide the right action changes that came with time had an influence In most cases weaccepting view our new own information behaviour something you stop There is another guy travelling beside you, he is as normal about it. and everyone else’s is a variation on on them and eventually you end up in the 21st much taller and he can see further away. He tells If scientists thought they knew all the century in your own life. You might be able to that. It gets really hard at times to about understand you that there is a herd of elephants stampeding. universe, we would probably think our galaxy see that the threads of influence through time some people’s point of view,still certainly their You could reasonably argue that he is wrong and was the extent of reality. If doctors thought they change is acceptable behaviour. behaviour – even their ethics. that youwhat are right, there are no elephants. If you knew about the bodyourselves and healing we would Things that we once thought of as absurd Weall tend to deceive by thinking are not prepared to accept his information you or never seeunderstand new medicalcertain procedures. Only ridiculous now seem not so far left field when that we people, wewhen feel could choose the wrong road out of town and we question look further do we point discover new we see the influences that happened along the that becauseand they have a familiar of view become an elephant stepping stone. Just because things. waycan’t to lead to our current understanding. to ours they are right, yet this just means their you seeus them from your limited perception In our relationships with each other there are And remember we will bethere. judged by others for experiences have been similar to ours. Maybe does not mean they aren’t often disagreements. Each person thinks that our views also. they grew up in a society with a similar code Solimited in life each day, decide how right you want they are right, and there is often some passionate is doing best in they can at way. all of ethical behaviour, or their family followed to Everyone be. Allow others to the be right their own debate on just how right each party is. Communitimes,information given the limitations they that to are the same principles. We can’t ever completely Offer to those who arehave prepared cation is lost because the concept of being right don’t wasteand precious energy trying causedit,byand fears, doubts lack of underunderstand the motivations of others. Gnostics accept blocks any new information. to convince anyone that you are right, because standing. understand that all – absolutely ALL– conflict To accept a new point of view, you need to give you are only at the level you areinfluence on. Be brave When we right accept things that comes from misunderstanding. something up. It’s not possible to progress in your enough to give up beliefs in order continue we to other peoples’ ethics, morals andtoprinciples It certainly makes life easier if we mix with growth unless you are prepared to leave behind grow. Like the guys in the buiding, thewe more you can live without conflict. And when realise people who have values like ours. We know some of the things that you had previously felt are see new things thewe easier it iseven to thatprepared ours aretobased on opinions might whatabout. to expect from them and we also know right choose the future you want. be prepared to let them change with time. what we can get away with. However, real Once you have a new view on an idea you spiritual growth comes why when weever dare to step find it hard to remember you thought Mary Holstein––Founder Co-owner of Gnostic Mary Holstein of Gnostic Corner outside our own ethics,becomes morals and principles differently. This opinion the new right in 1998,and which continues to grow through Forest Gnostic Bunch. Examining and try understanding a completely different expanded visionevery time travel to a my own ethics and you could be tempted to go to lengths to culture.this. different culture. defend
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SOULSPEAK
In the interests of sharing knowledge learned through experience (Gnosis) we interview people from all beliefs to share insights from their path. May we all learn and grow together in peace.
to ourselves, but for the people. People meaning all beings/creatures great and small.
Your religious/spiritual belief and its lineage? We both believe in the Great Spirit (Wakan Tanka -God). Willeen was raised as a Buddhist through her asian heritage and Russell was raised honouring and respecting nature and the land he was raised on through his parents. We both believe that the Buddhist ways are very similar to the Native American beliefs, as Your name and important belief? Greetings, our names are Willeen (asian descent, they both respect all things. Russell and Willeen believe that the Ancient beliefs must return to jnr elder) and Russell Light Eagle (Wanlbi modern day society with prayers; honouring Ao’jan’jan - Lakota descendant, Peace Elder). and respecting what we take, as well as what Russell is of the Eagle (Wanbli) nation, Willeen is given. It is the only way to bring hope back to has been accepted by her Lakota elder into the the people. Bear (Mato) nation, we have been also both acHow did you come to your beliefs? cepted into the Wolf clan tribe. Russell has also We both were born into our beliefs; we rebeen acknowledged by the Maori people and searched and experienced all different religions accepted as a blood brother with Uncle Larry of the Gumbaynggirr Nation (Australian Aboriginal as we grew, gaining more insight to fulfill our Elder). We both up hold a responsibility, not only soul. Native American culture and belief has
Willeen & Russell Light Eagle
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SOULSPEAK lead us to understand more about a race of people who shared and cared for not only for themselves but for others; including the animals, plants and the cosmos. As the Lakota people say, “Mituk’ye o’yasin (We are all related)”. How have your beliefs shaped you personally? Our beliefs have shaped us into two individuals that have come together as one, to live a simple life style, to respect a culture that has power beyond what we see; a beauty practised daily with prayers. Native American culture and beliefs illuminates your soul from within, to bring a peace that emanates out towards others.
What are your challenges spiritually? Our spiritual challenges are to deal with the negativities that emanate from others, that are aimed at us. The structure of modern society and greed has created a lack of faith within people. Therefore to keep our faith up, is a challenge, not only for us, but for others. A challenge is to live in the present moment, keeping it simple, to live by your own rules; to remember the past for its knowledge, though not to keep reliving the past and to not chase the future, as the future is not yet created until you set your goals in the present for the future. Live the truth, know the truth, understand the truth, don’t compete with another, but to share and to Walk in
Harmony/Peace (mani kici’la wo’wah’wa) with all throughout the Universe. Now that is a spiritual challenge to fulfill.
How does your practice take form? Our practice took form when Willeen self-published her own oracle cards named, “Walk in Harmony (mani kici’la wo’wah’wa) Oracle Cards” in 2014. It displays a lifestyle on how we live, a way that is adopted by us and it is not be taken lightly. Prayers everyday; keeping healthy with the foods we eat; exercising to keep our mind, body, spirit and soul balanced; respecting and honouring Mother Nature and the most important of all – is to believe in one self.
To what end do you practice your beliefs? It’s not a practice, it is a way of living, to fulfill happiness for our being.
Where will you go when you leave your body? We will return back to the Creator.
Please share with us a short quote, lyrics, prayer or short teaching that has inspired you lately. This is a Lakota proverb from an elder to his son:
“Do not walk behind me for I shall not lead. Do not walk in front of me for I shall not follow. Walk beside me and together, We will be friends.”
Anger Someone who is angry is someone who doesn’t know how to handle their suffering. They are the first victim of their suffering, and you are actually the second victim. Once we can see this, compassion is born in our heart and anger evaporates. We don’t want to punish them any more, but instead we want to say something or do something to help them suffer less. – Thich Nhat Hanh
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CONSTANT CAKES
Julie McCarthy
For over twenty years, Julie and Russell have been creating specialty cakes with their team on the Central Coast.
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e made the decision early on that we weren’t going for volume – we wanted a quality product. I remember meeting with one flour rep and asking for sponge flour, which is a very fine grade flour. He said ‘Okay then you’ll need Additives B and C…’ I said ‘No I’m not putting those in my cakes.’ The conventional mindset then was you just had to do it that way. Russell and I take a holistic approach. We don’t want to be some big anonymous company. We want to have a relationship with our customers, and for them to know that we care about the cakes we make. Gnostic Mana Cafe was the first to ask for vegan cakes. Initially it was a challenge for us. Then I figured out that the best way to bake vegan was to think ‘What can I cook with, rather than what I can’t.’ It became easier from there. We developed carrot and chocolate cupcakes specifically for them. We’re thinking about adding another vegan flavour – we’ve got a lot of ideas. One of our funniest disasters was a cake for my sister. The movie ‘Titanic’ had just come out and she wanted the ship as her cake. We needed water around it and we thought ‘Let’s use blue jelly…’ Throughout the night that cake slowly slid into the jelly…but hey – it was the Titanic! As far as visual expectations, Facebook has changed everything – not to mention the evil of Pinterest! Now everyone has their wedding boards, and no part of that is based on how much it’s going to cost! When we were first starting out I found it very stressful to ask “What’s your budget?” But really that’s got to be the starting point. We work out what’s possible from there. I now focus on research and development into new cakes and Russell is in charge of stock control. We keep things very efficient.
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Lapis Lazuli This stunning blue stone is said to enhance truthful communication and inner psychic vision. We have exquisite rings, bracelets, necklaces. Also Ganesha Carving and AA grade tumbled stones. Available at Gnostic Rocks, T: 4342 9982
Natural Cleaning Products These plant-based eco responsible cleaning products from local business Tri Nature are all Australian made. Available at Gnostic Organics, T: 4341 8900
Astroglide Chemical free personal lubricant specially formulated for sensitive skin. Free samples available. Available at Gnostic Organics, T: 4341 8900
Take Mini Home Perfect for the coffee fanatic! Can be ground to any particular needs.
Available at Gnostic Mini Mana, T: 4341 2286
Double Down Every Tuesday and Wednesday buy any two Burgers and get a free large chips! Available at Boulevard Burgers, T: 4341 8408
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KeepCups Reusable coffee cups come in a range of sizes and styles. Starting from just $12.95. Be part of the solution!
Beautiful Bread Delicious Local Organic Sourdough from La Tartine. Dark Rye, white or wholemeal Ciabatta, fig & almond fruit loaf. Available at Gnostic Organics, T: 4341 8900
Available at Gnostic Mini Mana, T: 4341 2286
Native Flowers in season now. Gorgeous and Long Lasting! Prices start from $30.00. Available at Gnostic Bunch, T: 4344 5251
Exotic Hand Painted Vase $40. Meditating Yoga Frog $29.00. Rustic Cabinet/Bedside made from Recycled Timber $325.00
Available at Gnostic Forest, T: 4342 4466
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ILLUSTRATION: Michelle Terry
BugS Be Gone! You can create your very own natural insect repellent using one hundred percent pure essential oils that effectively ward off pretty much all creepy crawlies!
There are many environmental and health benefits in using natural insect repellent remedies rather than commercial products based on toxins. Conventional repellents contain highly poisonous chemicals that can cause skin irritation and disharmony to the human lymphatic system. Who needs that? Go natural! Rita Balshaw is author of Hippies in the City and runs workshops on herbal remedies and food. www.perfectpotion.com.au
You’ll need… • 125ml spray bottle
• 100ml purified water • 25ml witch hazel
• 10 d citronella essential oil • 10 d lavender essential oil
• 10 d lemongrass essential oil • 10 d eucalyptus essential oil
Add all liquids to the spray bottle and ensure to shake well before each use. The Bug Be Gone insect repellent is safe for children, and can be sprayed from head to toe as needed. Apply every few hours for maximum effectiveness. Always label and date your home made products.
Amber
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WISEGUYS
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y little cat friend died the other day. Far from sleeping in that sweet floppy way he used to, instead his little body had stopped sustaining him while we were outside painting. There are no prizes for awesome coping skills when something you didn’t expect happens. Shock barges in and affects everyone differently. Some go quiet. Some become angry or upset. Inevitably there is the flailing and activity of reaction and response. We scooped him up and raced his sweet lifeless body to an emergency vet seeking a cure that didn’t exist. The one balm the vet nurses were able to apply was presence, kindness and comfort. They spoke gentle words and were not afraid of our tears. They would not let us pay anything for their time and so we turned home again, nothing solved, but with some peace. There was once a woman whose young son died unexpectedly. In shock she carried her boy from house to house asking her friends and neighbours for medicine. A medicine man said to her, “My girl, I have no such medicine as you ask for, but the Buddha can give you medicine. Go to him”. She went to Gautama Buddha asking for his help. G
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“Yes,” said the teacher “I know of some medicine.” As per the custom of that time, patients or their friends would provide the herbs required, so she asked what herbs he would want. “I want some mustard seed,” he said, “but you must get it from some house where no family member has died.” And so again she went from house to house. All she asked had some but when she enquired as to whether they had experienced a death she found the same answer at every turn. At last, not being able to find a single house where no one had died, her mind began to clear and she returned to the Buddha. “Have you the mustard seed?” He asked. “My lord,” she replied, “I have not. The people tell me that the living are few, but the dead are many.” Then he talked to her on that teaching, the impermanence of all things, till her doubts were cleared away, and, accepting her lot, entered on to the path of understanding.
Emily is getting better at impermanence but still has a permanent position in a few of the shops on Gnostic Corner.
he body and mind are inseparable! Whatever happens to your body will be reflected in your mind, whatever happens in your mind will be reflected in your body. If you suffer from an emotional or stressful blow it will have a subsequent effect on your body. It shows up as tightness, tension, imbalance or a blockage of subtle energy (prana). If you injure yourself physically it will have a subsequent effect on your mind, sometimes the mental effect of a physical injury is far worse than the injury itself. The very essence of Yoga practice is to bring the body and mind together as one entity that is focused on and tuned into the elusive present moment. The conscious and mindful physical movements of Yoga asana (exercise) keep your body healthy creating a dynamic vehicle for you to live your life. Techniques such as meditation, relaxation and breath work (innercise) have been developed to control the incessant stream of self-chatter of the mind, allowing you to find inner peace. Yoga embraces a wide number of practices that create wellness of both body and mind, to simplify exercise for a healthy body – innercise for a healthy mind, connected through the breath. To quote James Joyce in his novel The Dubliners “Mr Duffy lived a short distance from his body.” For all round wellness, make the bodymind connection. — John Wilson, www.peninsulayogacentre.com.au
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HEALING LIGHT: COLD LASER THERAPY
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old level laser therapy (CLLT) is a painless, sterile, non-invasive, drug-free treatment which is used to treat a variety of pain syndromes, injuries including Trigger Point Inactivation. Healing with the use of light is not new. Light therapy was reported to be effective for many conditions by Hippocrates. With the development of the laser and its special properties, using light as a treatment has gained more popularity. This is because we can now use specific wavelengths of light and give accurately measured doses of energy directly to the appropriate treatment site, which was not possible with other light sources. Cold laser therapy uses low level light directed at the skin allowing the photon energy to penetrate tissue where it interacts with various intracellular biomolecules to help restore normal cell function and stimulate the bodys natural healing processes. It is particularly useful when conventional therapies have been
inaffective or when acceleration of healing from injuries is needed. Low level lasers supply energy to the body in the form of non-thermal photons of light. Light is transmitted through the skins layers (the dermis, epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue or tissue fat under the skin) at all wavelengths in the visible range. Light waves in the near infrared ranges penetrate the deepest of all light waves in the visible spectrum. When low level laser light waves penetrate deeply into the skin, they optimize the immune responses of our blood. This has both anti-inflammatory and immunostimulate effects. Light transmitted to the blood in this way has positive effects throughout the whole body, supplying vital oxygen and energy to every cell. Karin Holyman DRM is a Trigger Point Massage Specialist and is a certified Pilates matwork and reformer Instructor at the Gnostic Healing Centre. Karin is certified in Laser and Phototherapy and is passionate about helping her clients achieve pain free living.
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Created by Gnostic Mana Cafe
A Dragon Bowl is a combination of superfood ingredients to help jump start your metabolism, increase immunity, detoxify and replenish your body. Plus they taste sooo good! Pick one or more from each of these six food types… 1. Start with Base: • Kale • Cos Lettuce • Spinach • Lettuce Mix • Rocket
2. Add Some Veggies: • Cabbage • Zucchini • Broccoli • Tomatoes • Cauliflower • Capsicum
3. Punch of Protein: • Egg • Fish • Lentils • Quinoa • Chicken • Beef • Chickpeas
4. Natural Fats • Avocado • Olive Oil • Seeds • Tahini • Nuts • Coconut Oil
5. Complex Carbs • Brown Rice • Corn • Millet • Peas • Sweet Potato • Parsnips
6. Dressing Bases • Hummus • Infused oil • Citrus • Sweet chili • Balsamic
For our vegan example above we used: • Spinach • Broccoli sprouts • Kale • Chickpea • Quinoa • Seeds • Sweet Potato • Hummus dressing • Beetroot puree
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ve know they exist, we can see and touch them. But when people ask if they “work” they are usually enquiring into whether the crystal will have an effect on someone’s life, health or state of mind. To understand this we need to explore the ways crystals are currently being used for energy. Piezoelectricity is the name for the electric charge generated through applied pressure to materials such as crystals and was first discovered in the 1800’s by Jaques and Pierre Curie. Modern science has found useful applications for this such as the production and detection of sound, generation of high voltages, electronic frequency generation and ultra fine focusing of microscopes. It has found everyday type applications such as radios, the ignition for lighters and push-start propane barbeques, and the mechanism in quartz watches. It’s even been accepted into automotive production through piezo-controlled injection valves in combustion motor engines! How does that translate into “crystals have energy that can affect us?” Electromagnetism states that physical interaction between electrically charged particles creates electromagnetic fields. We are all made of atoms that vibrate and we accept that crystals can conduct an electrical charge we can begin to understand how these two fields of vibration or electricity may influence one another. A crystal, gem or mineral – which has its own frequency oscillations – vibrates within our own energy field through the physical law of resonance and creates a larger vibrational field. This has the potential to affect the nervous system and information transmitting to the brain. These interconnected vibrations are just beginning to be measured and it seems as if we are on the precipice of amazing understanding about the interconnectedness of all systems.
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As always, personal research and experiential evidence are imperative to finding truth. This article is just one window of perception about a much larger potential reality. Crystals wont fix things that you have created, although they may inspire you to make changes and better choices by affecting your energy field! See what crystals you feel drawn to. See how you feel when you hold them. If this all feels a bit weird to you simply pop them on a shelf and admire the beauty created by this awesome earth we inhabit . Come in and find your crystal at Gnostic Rocks.
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ambodia is an experience. There is a warm, humble nature to the people of this country which still carries the scars of war and genocide. Cambodia has been experiencing conflict either from outside aggressors or from warring factions within, pretty much since the beginning of recorded history. In Australia we have a unique situation were our borders are defined by sea. Other countries have borders that are not so permanent and they shift and change with each invasion. Modern day Cambodia is bordered by Vietnam in the East and Thailand to the West. The situation for now is peaceful as the people continue to rebuild from the extreme Pol Pot Regime which killed millions and destroyed the education and health systems. Foreign aid is essential, and education is the key to a progressive future. Gnostic Forest employee Barb and her partner Chris have taken up residency in Seim Reap in north western Cambodia near the famous Angkor Watt Ruins. They are working with independent schools to provide English classes to children whose families are poor and mostly employed in subsistence farming. Recently I made a quick visit with local explorer Michelle Kinanne as my travel buddy to get a first hand look at Barb’s new projects. One of the schools is well established and has attracted much assistance from visitors. They have a well stocked library, a water filtration system that the children can use to take clean water home in bottles. There is a newly constructed pig pen to provide regular income and the roof to the long classroom was recently thatched so they can hear their lessons during the heavy monsoon rains.
In contrast the other school we visited was barely existing. The teachers have not been paid regularly for some time now and the art classroom lies dormant through lack of funds. The children still arrive eager and hopeful of an education. Pross, the Buddhist monk who has taken responsibility for the school, is unsure of the future. During our short visit we explored the opportunity of importing some locally made handcrafts for sale and then using the profits from this to fund the school. This will provide the double benefit of industry and education. The people have such open hearted gratitude for any assistance. The smiles from the children remained with us long after we left. Mary – always looking for an opportunity to explore parts of the amazing planet. G
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REVIEWS What Ate My Mum – and will it eat me? AUTHOR: Marcus Lovett • RRP $20.00 • Available @ Gnostic Forest
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tuntman and Olympian, Marcus Lovett, used to think it would be cool to die in a ball of flames. Now, with a family of his own he wants to reach 100. To make it, Marcus has to figure out why cancer killed his healthy positive Mum and in doing so finds a valuable key to unlocking health and longevity. The audience will relate to the story by comparing their life choices to those of both Janet and Marcus, making them ponder their own mortality. This story is not about pointing blame or finding a miracle cure for cancer, it’s about how we choose to live, with consideration to environment, diet, exercise, lifestyle, attitude and how we cope with major life events. This is a new take on a story that touches every one today. This award winning film offers insight into understanding the causes. – MH
CD: Night Visions: Desert Dwellers RRP $24.95 • Available @ Gnostic Forest
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e recently discovered the Desert Dwellers and now they are one of our regular favourites to play while we work in gnostic Forest - this is what they say about themselves: “Since the dawn of the millennium, Desert Dwellers have pursued a singular vision: creating and developing an ethno-electronic musical alchemy that speaks as freely to hard-charging global bass heads as it does to laid back yogis.” Peninsula Yoga on Gnostic Corner will be playing this album at the Thursday night 6.30 pm classes so you can test drive the Night Visions… – MH
No Mud, No Lotus AUTHOR: Thich Nhat Hanh • RRP $19.00 • Available @ Gnostic Forest
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hich Nhat Hanh is a buddhist and a popular author living in Plum Village France – some of his previous titles includes Mindful moments and the Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings The secret to happiness is to acknowledge and transform suffering, not to run away from it. In No Mud, No Lotus, Thich Nhat Hanh offers practices and inspiration for transforming suffering and finding true joy. Sometimes suffering can feel so bad, we try to run away from it or cover it up by consuming. We find something to eat or turn on the television. But unless we’re able to face our suffering happiness will continue to elude us. With his signature clarity and sense of joy, Thich Nhat Hanh helps us recognize the wonders inside us and around us that we tend to take for granted and teaches us the art of happiness. – MH G
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INTHECARDS
Rose Quartz
from The Angel & Gemstone Guardians Cards
By MARGARET ANN LEMBO
Are you ready for a new relationship? Do you wish to improve a relationship you are in? Begin by romancing yourself. You are worthy of a deep fulfilling relationship. Love yourself as you wish to be loved. Cultivate your friendships and be open to romance. Gemstones are powerful tools, which can guide you toward personal understanding. This deck of oracle cards by Margaret Ann Lembo familiarizes you with 44 gemstones. Using this card deck will enable the gemstones and angels to bring you messages to increase your awareness. – Gnostic Rocks
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Readers
Gnostic Forest offers readings daily from 10am – 4pm. phone 02 4344 5251 Bridget – Mon
Experienced intuitive Palm Reader. The lines on the hand are a directory to the personality and events both past and future. By understanding these influences you can make conscious choices about your future direction.
Ian – Tues
Using Palmistry Ian applies ancient knowledge and gives insight into your subconscious mind. Giving direction towards a successful adventurous life.
Loretta – Tues
Experienced and graceful, Loretta uses her psychic abilities, tarot, numerology and messages from your guides to help clarify your current situation and move into your future with confidence.
Ingrid – Wed, Thurs, Sun
Warm and nurturing, Ingrid uses psychic abilities, tarot, numerology and dream interpretation skills to help you gain clarity of past, potential futures and present.
Michelle – Fri
Michelle works with your dream images and the tarot to help with enabling you to develop a higher self-awareness.
Jennifer – Fri, Sat
Genuine and honest, Jennifer uses tarot, astrology and numerology to give specific and accurate information about now and timing for future possibilities.
Jean Jaques – Sat
Using tarot and archetypes Jean Jacques offers unique readings to help unlock the potential of your future, combining astrology and numerology.
Mercy – Sun, Mon
Medium. Using the wisdom of the Liquid Crystal Oracle and her skills as a medium Mercy connects with your highest truth and lost loved ones to help gain comfort insight and motivation to make positive change in your life.
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