Holistic bliss aug vol 49 by Vanessa Finnigan

“Your Magazine With Soul”

FREE COPY

WOULD YOU LIKE

Healthy, Radiant Skin? CREATING YOU,

Creating Your Relationships SPECIAL INTERVIEW

with Lisa Steele AUGUST ASTROLOGY

with Richard Giles

Sonya Driver: AUGUST 2013 EDITION VOLUME 49 ISSN: 1836-8840

A Glowing Success

THE ORIGINAL HOLISTIC QUICK READ MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT QUEENSLAND 1.indd 1

7/17/2013 2:23:09 PM

n r e d o AUSTRALIAN M

ce Daisy’s Pla r o f d e s o l c will be st u g u A f o the month ions and vat o n e r o t e du the n o n e p o will re er for b m e t p e S 1st Spring.

Funky tea room – dine inside with style. Alfresco dining experience – relax in amongst the tranquil outdoor waterscape feature.

T: 07 5494 5192 2859 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview (just oﬀ the highway onto Steve Irwin Way) 2.indd 1

7/17/2013 8:55:32 AM

OP OP

with a

n a e p o INFLUENCE Eur

STUNNING NEW FOOD MENU – RANGING FROM BREADS, STARTERS, ENTREES, MAINS, PIZZAS, DESSERTS

• WOOD FIRED TAKE-AWAY PIZZA MENU • WOOD FIRED PIZZAS AVAILABLE • NEW EXTENSIVE BEVERAGE LIST • BEST COFFEE ANYWHERE • WONDERFUL SCONES, CAKES ALL DAY, EVERYDAY, ANYTIME • SOME REAL TREATS

FUNCTIONS, HIGH TEA and GROUP BOOKINGS – ENQUIRIES WELCOME

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OPEN 8AM FOR BREAKFAST EVERY DAY – CLOSE AT 3PM OPEN LATE FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTS FOR DINNER

FULLY LICENSED AND AIR-CONDITIONED

FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 07 5494 5192 DURING OPENING TIMES E: reservations@daisysplace.com.au | W: www.daisysplace.com.au

3.indd 1

7/17/2013 8:56:37 AM

Follow your bliss!

so we can receive from the world…this is why a therapeutic body session can be so powerfully healing and nurturing. What can your skin tell you about YOU and how does this reflect what’s going on within?

“Your Magazine With Soul”

WOULD YOU LIKE

Healthy, Radiant Skin? CREATING YOU,

Creating Your Relationships

Who’s on the Cover for August? It’s the amazing Sonya Driver, pioneer of the certified organic Eco Tan range. Read all about Sonya’s courageous story on page 14-15.

t can get a bit dry this time of the year, and can reveal our inner state…it’s with us our whole life and it’s our largest organ…I’m talking about the skin of course! This month many of our writers talk about different aspects of the skin. And it’s quite a personal topic because the skin ‘covers so much’…How do you feel ‘in your skin’ when you first get up and look in the mirror? What products do you slap on it? And do you know what’s really in those bottles? Is your skin telling you it’s time for a detox? Do you drink enough water to hydrate your skin? Do you judge it as too lumpy, old or wrong in some way?

We are looking forward to connecting with so many of you on the 31st August at ‘Brightside’ the Energy Therapy Studio in Mt Mellum, Sunshine Coast (please see page p29 for more details) and stay tuned for more announcements about our Spring Bliss event which will be a lovely gathering of readers, contributors, advertisers and the general public!

FREE COPY

SPECIAL INTERVIEW

with Lisa Steele AUGUST ASTROLOGY

with Richard Giles

Sonya Driver: AUGUST 2013 EDITION VOLUME 49 ISSN: 1836-8840

A Glowing Success

THE ORIGINAL HOLISTIC QUICK READ MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT QUEENSLAND

OUR COVER Sonya Driver, pages 14-15 PHOTO: J ENETTE BURN, IMAGICA PHOTOGRAPHICS

Editor / Publisher: Vanessa Finnigan Phone: 0422 538 335 Editorial enquiries please email: ed@holisticblissmagazine.com Advertising: To contact the sales team Phone: 0422 538 335 Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

RECYCLED

Paper made from recycled material

FSC® C105417

Holistic Bliss is printed each month on carbon neutral gloss paper, with soy based inks and uses a local FSC® certified printer.

Designer: Ros Jackson Phone: 0404 870 832 Postal Address: PO Box 1520 Buderim Qld 4556 Holistic Bliss is a monthly publication independently published on the Sunshine Coast.

Skin also is associated with touch, intimacy and letting our barriers down

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in Holistic Bliss are not necessarily those of the publishers. Advice is non-specific and does not necessarily substitute medical or professional advice for health conditions. The magazine is not affiliated with any religious group or religious teaching. Holistic Bliss takes no responsibility for the content of advertisements. Holistic Bliss may alter the size, content or position of an advertisement where necessary. Articles, adverts or any other part of this magazine is not to be reproduced without the permission of the publisher of Holistic Bliss and all requests must be made in writing.

How to earn a full-time income… the coffee that pays Coffee/Tea Drinkers Required… Earn $$$ week after week… See cupoffreedom.com

DAVID KELLY 100% Certiﬁed Ganoderma extract 4

4.indd 1

Gourmet Coffee Distributor

0403 476 093

hyenergy@bigpond.com hyenergy.organogold.com

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/20/2013 7:26:21 AM

Contents

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

28-29 Creating You, Creating Your Relationships by Susan Lazar Hart

6 Cardamom by Vicki Taylor

30 Wellsure Opens in Caloundra

The Art of Chaunce by Jay Mulder

32 Your Rising Vibrational Frequency by Jeannine Stephens

7 Ricks Garage & Diner Review by Alicia Aberley 8 Porcini & Cavolo Nero Risotto by Scott Mathias 9 The Super Golden Berry by Dr Warren Stewart

35 The Biggest Laugh in Maleny 36 How is Your Second Skin? by Michelle Lightworker

11 Fruit and Nut Snacks by ‘The Nutrition Guru and The Chef’ 12 Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Bacteria: Can These be Making You Unhappy? by Suzi Le Fanue

Are these the missing puzzle pieces to…

33 Is Your Back Getting on Your Nerves? by Dr Hendrey 34 Breathing Meditation by Cameron Aggs

10 Busy Doesn’t Have to Mean Unhealthy

Alpha-Reiki for Light Workers by Birgit Skorka

COVER STORY 14-15 Sonya Driver: A Glowing Success Skin – Do You Fit In To Yours? 16 by Jean Sheehan

FASHION, BEAUTY, HAIR AND STYLE 38 Fashion For Your Skin with Amanda Rootsey 39 From Cosmetics to Awareness by Trish Bebrouth 40 Deep Connection Through the Skin by Gaylyn Aitken NATURAL ANIMAL CARE

17 The Gift of Living Within the Skin by Soraya 18-19 Would You Like Healthy, Glowing Skin? by Michelle Carroll

41 8 Tips to Help Your Dog Chase Away Those Winter Blues by Beth Brunton 42

20 Bottoms Up For Skin Care by Katrina Drew

Dog Training vs Communication by Faith Wild

What is an Equine Therapist?

22-23 What is Your Skin Saying? by Jules O’Neill

44 What’s Under the Surface? by Mary-Lou Stephens

24 Being in the Skin You’re In

45 Astrology with Richard Giles

26-27 Looking on ‘The Brightside’ of Life with Lisa Steele

CLASSIFIEDS

DIRECTORY

ss Happine

Mental Clarity

io Motivat

Is there a link between the gut and the brain?

For years scientists have called your digestive system your “second brain”. It is like the roots of a tree; it absorbs your nutrients and helps you to flourish. But what if you carried bacterias that released neuro-toxins, affecting the way your brain works and at the same time lowered your nutrient absorption? Researchers at McMaster University have supportive evidence that bacteria residing in the gut influence brain chemistry and behaviour. When there was a change in the gut flora of the test subjects, increased anxiety and behaviour change was noted. Digestive imbalance can cause an imbalance to your “happy hormones”.

What about heavy metals?

Do you have amalgam dental ﬁllings? Have you worked in the mines? Or in close contact with metals such as an electrician using copper wiring? Do you use copper cookware? Or drink from copper pipes? Heavy metals are linked to depression, fatigue, erratic moods, digestive problems and other neurologic issues. HRT and use of the pill can all cause copper to increase – this is because of the high levels of oestrogen; the likely symptoms could be unexplained headaches, PMS, depression and mood swings.

Have you heard of Pyroluria?

It is a genetically determined metabolic condition. It is characterised by having elevated kryptopyrroles in the urine. If you have this condition your demand for certain nutrients (particularly B6 and zinc) is high. These two nutrients are essential for neurotransmitter production, such as serotonin and dopamine. Pyrolurics are more likely to suffer with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, autism, alcoholism, temper outbursts, IBS, or strong fatigue.

Book your

FREE

INTRODUCTORY CONSULTATION

BOOK NOW – PHONE (07) 5474 1424 MOOLOOLABA and TEWANTIN

www.integratedwellnessclinic.com.au

Suzi Le Fanue BSc (Bmed) Naturopath & Nutritionist

Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

5.indd 1

7/19/2013 12:04:36 PM

Cardamom

The Art of Chaunce WORDS JAY MULDER – Eumundi Medicine Man

WORDS VICKI TAYLOR – Queen of Spice

mazingly, cardamom is actually related to the ginger family. There are two main types of cardamom – green and black (or brown), and there are also two varieties of the black. The green cardamom is the most common, being used in a variety of cuisines, including sweets, ranging from Scandinavian, Middle Eastern to Sri Lankan and Indian. They have a light green pod and highly aromatic, almost camphor-like. Inside they contain tiny brown seeds. In the black varieties you have the Indian cardamon pods which are long, woody, smell smokey and are also used in Sri Lankan and Indian cooking. Then you have the more rounded Asian or Chinese cardamom. These look more like a nutmeg and smell musty and again, like camphor. They are mainly used in Asian cuisines and are a common ingredient in a Chinese Master stock. On the health front, cardamom contains antioxidants and is high in iron, potassium and anganese.

he Ayurvedic way of balance is to take the six tastes every day. Namely sweet, salty, bitter, pungent, sour and astringent foods are to be consumed within each meal. Bitter taste is cooling, cleansing, alkaline and lowers blood sugars also good for weight loss. Modern society has lost the connection with natures alkaline herbs and instead eats meals of predominately sweet, sour and salty. Eat a bitter leaf with as many meals as possible, the ancients would chew a neem leaf. Also avoid excess processed, sticky sweet, cold foods. A

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

great way to improve digestion and to incorporate the six tastes in every meal is to learn the art of chauncing. A chaunce is spices, mildly cooked in ghee to flavour your dishes. Heat a tablespoon of ghee over a moderate to low flame, add a teaspoon of black mustard seeds which will pop after a few seconds. Turn down the heat once they start popping, add 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds and stir for 30 seconds. Fresh grated ginger is also added at this point. Add ½ tsp fenugreek seeds and ¼ tsp of asafoetida. Stir and remove from the heat. You have diffused the flavour and energies of the spices into the ghee. You can either throw this chaunce into a dahl, over a pot of cooked rice or into a pot of seasonal steamed vegies. If you are not fond of having too many crunchy seeds in your meal feel free to scoop out excess seeds from your ghee before adding the chaunce to your dish. Always use a good quality ayurvedic salt to balance the dish and satisfy the taste buds. eumundimedicineman.com.au

redhotchillipepper.com.au

Inviting you to Maudy’s Restaurant… award-winning dining with old fashioned service Experience magnificent views and sunsets over the Blackall Ranges on the Sunshine Coast. Maudy’s is a short distance north west of Maleny on the Maleny-Kenilworth tourist drive and offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining. It is the perfect place to sit back, relax and indulge the taste buds enjoying a special time with friends and family. • Full a-la-carte menu to choose from and you can book online • Gluten-free and vegetarian options

• Supporting local fresh food producers • Freshly baked cakes and Devonshire teas

2/466 Maleny-Kenilworth Road WITTA Qld

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – Phone: 6

6.indd 1

5494 4411

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/19/2013 8:30:20 AM

Ricks Garage & Diner REVIEW ALICIA ABERLEY – Food, Words and Wine

tepping into Ricks Diner is like Free range eggs the colour of a golden opening a giant box of treasured sunset on a winter’s eve; the very best trinkets. Upon entry you are prime Australian beef; gourmet bacon; greeted by an impressive collection of homemade relish and aioli; and fresh classic cars – their owners proud to salads sourced from Erbachers at Bli Bli. have them on display. A progression of All arranged deliciously between home motorbikes line the footpath, and the baked Turkish bread. Did I mention that sounds of laughter and joy can be it has a double serving of everything!!! heard from across the street. Vintage Finish this bad boy and you have the gems including suitcases, cameras, books, a typewriter, rockabilly clothing, and old school petrol pumps are scattered throughout. A breathtaking life size Marilyn Monroe smiles from a beautiful image on one of the back walls. This certainly seemed like the place to be on a Sunday. And I wasn’t disappointed. Not long after arriving, I was presented with a giant banana Ricks ner milkshake and a burger that Di ge & stood almost equal height Gara t St rgare a M 6 to my milkshake glass. ‘Ricks DS 14-1 WOO Famous Big One’ certainly does PALM e Phon 3 have you gobsmacked in awe 093 5445 thinking WOW!!! Knife and fork in hand (I’m not sure that’s how it’s usually done though) I took on the challenge. This burger is filled with FOOD FOR THE SOUL only the freshest and best produce.

privilege of signing your name on the roof with the many others that have successfully completed the challenge before you. Rick and Lisa have proudly created a place where ‘you can get a great feed and have an enjoyable time’. These guys source only the finest quality produce and make the rest themselves. Whether it’s a meal; a coffee and a yummy cheesecake; or a nice cold beer or wine you are after… Ricks Diner is certainly worth the visit. Oh, and their milkshakes and coffee are by far the yummiest I have ever tasted – big call I know. Whilst I didn’t leave having added my name to the hundreds of others on the ceiling, I did walk out with a big smile on my face. I also knew without a doubt that I would definitely be back to give the legendary challenge another crack. Who knows, I might just surprise myself… And Rick of course. Till next time… foodwordswine.com

SPICE BLENDING CLASSES 10th & 17th August Limited places – Book Now!

www.redhotchillipepper.com.au www.redhotchillipepper.com.au

Tajines I Oils I Spices Herbs I GiftsTajines I Gourmet | Oils Foods | Spices Herbs | Gifts | Gourmet Foods

Open 6 days a week Open days a8870 week Phone75491 Phone 5491 8870 Shop 4, ‘Monaco’ Shop 4, ‘Monaco” Lower Bulcock Street, Caloundra.

Lower Bulcock Street, Caloundra

Cath Manuel “Inspiring people around the world to live a sustainable life, from the ground up” See for yourself some of the great gardening tips you receive as a member of the Soil to Supper Club! Simply use your smart phone to scan this QR code to find out how to join internationally renowned sustainable gardening expert, Cath Manuel’s Soil to Supper Club plus MORE! Soil to Supper offers Education, Sustainable Garden Services, Consultations & Personal Garden Coaching.

Visit www.soiltosupper.com.au for more info or phone Cath Manuel on 0408 060 997 Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

7.indd 1

7/19/2013 8:35:22 AM

FOOD FOR THE SOUL “RAW FOOD DOESN’T HAVE TO BE BORING. IN FACT IT LENDS ITSELF TO SOME WONDERFULLY IMAGINATIVE IDEAS. WHEN I DO MY ITALIAN RAW FOOD MASTER CLASSES I LIKE TO BASE MY DISHES ON THE OLD CLASSICS. TRY THIS BEAUTIFUL RENDITION OF AN OLD FAVOURITE – RISOTTO. IF YOU DON’T HAVE PORCINI YOU CAN ALWAYS OBTAIN SOME DRIED ORGANIC ONES FROM YOUR NEAREST HEALTH FOOD STORE. I HOPE YOU ENJOY DOING THIS DISH.” Ingredients:

Blend all of the above and set aside to allow the flavours to emerge.

Add the yeast to the grated turnip

Porcini & Cavolo Nero Risotto RECIPE SCOTT MATHIAS – Digestive Health Specialist

and mix through. Add the pepper. Turn onto baking sheet or Teflex and dehydrate at 115F° for 2-3hrs or until separated and dried.

Cream Sauce 1 cup soaked cashew nuts 1 cup of water 3 cloves of garlic Juice of 1 lime Good dash of olive oil ½ tsp desert salt 1 good grind of pepper

Parmesan Grated flesh from 3 white turnips 3 dsp savoury yeast Good grind of black pepper

R Food AW is n abou t limi ot it’s ab tation, LIBER out ATION !”

Rice ½ cauliflower ¼ cup of pine nuts 1 clove of garlic Porcini (or you can use Shitake or even Swiss Browns if your budget doesn’t stretch to the exotics). 3 sliced porcini marinated for 2 hours in macadamia oil, squeeze of lime juice and a dash of ACV (apple cider vinegar, S&P). Pulse the cauliflower, pine nuts and

garlic in your food processor. Place enough into a soup plate to cover the bottom. This is your rice. Pour over the sauce to just cover the rice. Tear pieces of rinsed Cavolo Nero (also called Scott’s Kale), ordinary curly leafed kale or even spinach and place around the dish. Finish off with the turnip parmesan over the top. Sprinkle with a small amount of S&P and a small drizzle of olive oil. Serve and ENJOY!! For more information about classes and other free recipes go to scottmathiasraw.com

Certiﬁed Organic Health Products • Colon Cleansing Kits • Internal Organ Cleansing Kits • Fully Organic Natural Health Support

Find me at Northey Street Organic Markets Windsor (Sundays 6am-10.30am) Also available at the Big Pineapple Markets on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday or online

• Herbal Teas – singles and blends • Pure Essential Oils High Quality – Certiﬁed Organic • Assam Green Tea • Jinxuan Oolong • Ruanzhi Oolong Choui Fong Tea • Guihua (Osmanthus) Oolong • Papaya Leaf Tea

Call Roger on (07) 5442 8655 or 0437 730 688

The Tea & Tummy Man www.teaandtummyman.com.au 8

8.indd 1

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/19/2013 8:36:23 AM

Golden Berry: the Glamour Berry WORDS DR WARREN STEWART â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Research Nutritionist

olden berries are another super fruit but this one is the perfect natural food guaranteed to keep you glowing with health and a twinkle in your eye. Also known as Inca Berries, these super fruits are indigenous to South America and a native food to the Incan tribe. As its name suggests, golden berries have a beautiful golden orange skin and juicy pulp containing numerous yellow seeds that are nutritiously potent. These delicious fruits can be eaten straight off the tree, but are generally sold as a dried fruit so that its highest levels of nutrients and goodness are retained. Golden berries have been used for several generations dating back to Peruvian times as traditional medicine, with anti-inflammatory properties that assist in improving skin conditions such as dermatitis, hepatitis and even other issues like asthma and malaria. The

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

colour of this exotic fruit is attributed to the coloured compounds called phytochemicals that give the berry its bright orange colour. These molecules along with vitamins C, E and K have antioxidant abilities that fight against damaging free radicals in our body caused by over exposure to the sun or a poor lifestyle and diet. Antioxidants protect our body by reducing skinageing, protecting our eyes and reducing the risk of skin cancer. Interestingly, vitamin K is only obtained from certain leafy vegetables, yet is in abundance in this super food and is associated with healthy skin. The benefits of golden berries seem to have no boundaries as more discoveries are made on this amazing super fruit. We all know about the great benefit of berries and fruits generally, but golden berries are bursting in minerals that assist our bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s function with iron, magnesium, zinc and manganese. Such minerals

play a large role in maintaining our health and enhance energy, fertility, mental stability and boost our immune system. In addition, its rich source of natural fibre promotes healthy intestinal function and digestive movement; another key feature of golden berries. By supplementing our diet with these power packed berries, our body is positioned to be healthy inside and ultimately reflect our beauty on the outside. Golden berries are the definite choice as a nutritious alternative to dried fruits such as sultanas or raisins and include in your salads, during baking, desserts or cooked dishes. These super berries are packed with nutritional goodness and are your natural solution to a glowing, glamorous you. morlife.com

Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

9.indd 1

7/19/2013 8:38:52 AM

Busy doesn’t have to mean unhealthy!

‘

By Two Sisters’ are proud to launch their range of healthy Vietnamese dishes, using fresh produce and packed with authentic flavours. The Melbourne-duo are committed to making the eating of healthy, nutritious food easy for their customers, by offering purposely packaged meals that keep their freshness, taste, and shelf-life without needing preservatives. Drawing inspiration from the Vietnamese cooking of their mother and grandmothers, the By Two Sisters menu features all of the traditional favourites – rice paper rolls, salads, spring rolls, soups and more. Bursting with taste,

their Vietnamese creations are low in fat and high in protein. Founder and Head Chef, Thu Fampidi, is thrilled to be able to bring the traditional dishes of her family to the public. “We are glad to have held on to the recipes passed down to us from our mother and grandmothers. Vietnamese food has always been known to be healthy and nutritious amongst its people and instead of keeping these delicious recipes and dishes to ourselves, we want to share it with the whole country,” says Thu.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

With plans for national expansion over the next month, By Two Sisters offer a home delivery service to residents of the Melbourne metropolitan area and are also available to cater office functions and special events. By Two Sisters are based in Melbourne and offer authentic premade Vietnamese cuisine. Created with freshness, taste and shelf-life in mind, the By Two Sisters menu is high in protein, low in fat and entirely preservative free. An updated list of outlets and ordering information can be found on their website bytwosisters.com.au

‘The Shop That Is Not A Shop’

HIGH QUALITY, FREE RANGE AND GRASS FED PRODUCTS INCLUDING BEEF, PORK, LAMB AND POULTRY – free of all growth hormones and antibiotics

• Consultations • Ayurvedic Medicines • Spices and Teas • Books

EUMUNDI MEDICINE MAN

Eumundi Markets OPEN: 7am-1pm Saturday

THE AYURVEDIC HERB SHOP

OPEN: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Saturday 1/10 Main Street, Palmwoods Ph 5478 8893

• Everything is gluten free • High quality, all natural seasonings and ﬂavours

EXCELLENT SERVICE, EXPERT ADVICE AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!

ORGANIC BLISS M A L E N Y

organic produce, grocery, products for body and soul

Shop 12, Middy’s complex, 29 Main Street, Buderim

Phone 07 5445 1568 10

10.indd 1

11 Coral Street, Maleny • Phone 5435 2233

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/20/2013 8:04:51 AM

Ingredients:

Fruit and Nut Snacks

• ½ cup sunflower kernels • ½ cup coconut sugar (available from

RECIPE CONTRIBUTED BY ‘THE NUTRITION GURU AND THE CHEF’ AT PETER KURUVITA’S NOOSA BEACH HOUSE. THEY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT SPREADING THE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE MESSAGE WITH A DELICIOUSLY SIMPLE FOOD PHILOSOPHY: ‘DITCH THE DIET, NUTRITIOUS FOOD CAN BE DELICIOUS AND SWEETS ARE OKAY IN MODERATION’.

health food stores, it is a low GI sugar) or brown sugar • 1 cup whole unsalted almonds • ½ cup sesame seeds • ½ cup sultanas, currants, cranberries or chopped dates Method: • Add all ingredients to a blender. • Blend until combined and mixture starts to come together. • The ingredients don’t have to be broken down to form a paste, chunky pieces are fine. • Using a tablespoon, scoop mixture into little balls into the palm of your hand. Gently roll into balls using the palms of your hands. • Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze in airtight containers. • Perfect for lunchbox treats, desk snacks or a sweet treat after dinner. thenutritionguruandthechef.wordpress.com facebook.com/thenutritionguruandthechef

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Ethical, Conscious, Local! 100% FREE RANGE, HORMONE, ANTIBIOTIC & GMO FREE

Our free range pasture fed beef primarily comes from our own farm so you can’t get any more local than that! Our chickens are supplied by Dakota Vale Farm. Dakota Vale Farm has been farming turkeys and chickens ethically for many years in the Gympie area. They are accredited, free range and fully chemical free.

GE MEATS OUR AIM IS TO BRING FREE RAN CES TO YOU AT SUPERMARKET PRI

NOW OPEN Doug and Mandy the owners of Wurtulla Village Meats bring you an exciting new deli experience to the Sunshine Coast!!

Wurtulla Village Meats

Organic, Gluten Free and Gourmet Deli Lines to entice the tastebuds!

Wurtulla Shopping Village, Cnr Nicklin Way and Piringa Street, Wurtulla QLD Ph: (07) 5493 3839

Wurtulla Shopping Village, Cnr Nicklin Way and Piringa Street, Wurtulla QLD

www.wurtullavillagemeats.com

Phone: (07) 5437 8040 Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

11.indd 1

7/19/2013 8:42:53 AM

Irritable bowel syndrome and bacteria: Can these be making you unhappy? WORDS SUZI LE FANUE – Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist And Naturopath

appiness, mental clarity, energy, tolerance, libido, motivation: Can these be influenced by your digestive system or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? We all know the feeling of butterflies in the tummy when we are nervous, gut wrenching when we are severely stressed. But what about on a day to day basis, can the digestive system, also known as “the second brain” influence your mood and behaviour? And if it can, what is causing it? One area of IBS that is often completely overlooked is the role of what I call “functional bacteria”. There are some bacterias that aid digestion, and some that can slow it down, some that increase gas and others that alter the speed your bowels empty. Research into this area is very promising. In 2007 a paper was published in the journal Gastroenterology. This research showed that when there is an alteration in the digestive immune system the subject’s

Sunshine Dental Care

WORRY

FREE DENTISTRY

with

Dr Lilian Kluge

Shop 3, Plaza Central 31-33 Plaza Parade MAROOCHYDORE 4558

Phone 5475 4866

12.indd 1

gut became more hypersensitive and this is what then could result in the symptoms that an IBS sufferer would experience. “Foreign bacteria” have the potential to trigger the digestive immune system and make it more hypersensitive. Other research published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences last year found that a large percentage of IBS sufferers actually had Small Intestinal Dysbiosis (SIBO). So perhaps the large intestines are a reflection of the imbalance in the small intestines? If you suspect your stress levels influence your gut function, you are probably right. Did you know that the gut is strongly influenced by the brain and vice versa? Acetylcholine and serotonin are neurotransmitters that cause your bowels to move along, adrenaline does the opposite and can make your bowels stop moving. These chemicals are also responsible for controlling mood, energy, sleep and stress levels. An imbalance of these

can cause all sorts of changes in bowel movements, hence why just increasing fibre in your diet or taking a probiotic will usually not be sufficient. So should you be taking supplements or changing your diet? Well it depends if the IBS is of bacterial, fungal, hormonal, emotional or food intolerance origin. We have all seen the myriad of probiotics for sale in pharmacies, but how do you know which one you need? Some people can handle more raw food, some handle cooked food better. The best way to ascertain what sort of treatment would best suit you is to perform a combination of testing, such as hydrogen breath tests, stool tests and food intolerance tests. The digestive system’s primary role is to absorb nutrients; if it is “misbehaving” maybe it’s trying to tell you something needs to change? integratedwellnessclinic.com.au

“We get most of our patients through word of mouth” SAFE AMALGAM REMOVAL

Because we believe passionately in Holistic Health, we practise the safest possible ways to remove Amalgam. We are fully equipped for Safe Amalgam Removal with AIR PURIFICATION, and work in a strict protocol considering your health first. The Air Purification System has high efficiency filters which remove mercury vapours, disinfectants and organic aerosols.

“CEREC” CROWNS (completed in one visit!) Here at Sunshine Dental Care we have the very latest technology, offering “CEREC” crowns. This is a porcelain crown which is prepared, milled and inserted all in one single visit – saving the patient the need to wait two weeks (requiring two visits) to receive their treatment.

ilable: Also Ava try or entis Sleep D n… You t sedatio h deep h ig il w T wit ur eyes close yo and sleep your n e relaxatio your procedur h g ou way thr ter how lengthy at m o (n lex). or comp

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/19/2013 12:14:38 PM

13.indd 1

7/19/2013 8:51:19 AM

Cover Story

th sh m sh o

S u to sh tw a in w sh o b a a m

WORDS VANESSA FINNIGAN | PHOTO JENETTE BURN, IMAGICA PHOTOGRAPHICS

Sonya Driver:

A Glowing Success

TO SAY SONYA DRIVER IS DETERMINED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT! THIS SINGLE MUM FROM THE GOLD COAST, IS THE CREATOR OF THE AWARD WINNING, ORGANIC ECO TAN AND SKIN CARE RANGE AND IS PASSIONATE ABOUT EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY AND CHANGING THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY. SHE’S ABOUT ‘FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT’ AND KEEPING IT REAL AND MAYBE THIS IS WHY HER HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL COMPANY IS ABOUT TO GO GLOBAL!

The Eco Tan Story: In 2010 Sonya’s youngest sister (who was 30 years old at the time) noticed a freckle with a red scale on the front of her arm and finally convinced her doctor to take a biopsy. The results revealed she had stage one melanoma, which required surgery and left her with a very deep scar. Since that time, she became very conscious of looking after her skin and avoiding sun exposure but one of the things she looked for and couldn’t find was a safe, organic, self tan product. 14

14.indd 1

Because Sonya was in the hairdressing industry for years, she took it upon herself to find her sister a safe selftanning product. This took Sonya on a big search and she researched the ingredients in various beauty products and found that so many companies claimed to be ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ but were far from it. She was horrified by how many petrochemicals and carcinogenic substances were in cosmetics. Sonya says fragrances and dyes are the most commonly used

substances in cosmetics and they are the most dangerous. The cosmetic/beauty industry is currently unregulated and Sonya believes we should have a labelling system that gives people a breakdown of the percentage of ingredients that are organic and non-organic. At this time, it’s up to consumers to educate themselves, read labels and buy Australian certified organic because of their strict guidelines and processes. The fake and misleading claims in

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/19/2013 8:53:47 AM

ja c w a ta sh so th si d

re D h a d a is is c y

a m sh

W h

k m th a

m sc

E G G

the beauty industry angered Sonya but she used that energy to propel her to make changes and educate people and she decided to make her own certified organic tanning products. At the same time this was happening, Sonya’s life went through massive upheaval. Her husband at the time rang to tell her he had found someone else, so she found herself as a single mum, with two young daughters ( 3 and 7 years old) and no money. So she had a lot of fire in the belly and channelled this into her work. Then in 2011 the Eco Tan product she developed was the first and only organic self tan product to be certified by the Organic Food Chain! Eco Tan is available to buy in a variety of outlets and can also be applied as a spray tan in many beauty salons around Australia. And you are not going to look jaundiced! Sonya says she uses chocolate and grape skin as colours which look natural on the skin. Sonya also says faster is not better! Her tans take four hours to develop and says she wouldn’t go near a two hour tan as some have a chemical in them to break the skin’s barrier. The Eco Tan product sits on the skin’s dead skin layer and so doesn’t penetrate the blood stream. Sonya has won awards (more recently she won International Women’s Day Business Leaders Award) and feels humbled and a bit surprised by the accolades as she keeps so focussed and doesn’t often stop to realise what she has achieved and created. Sonya says there is so much more to do! And her vision is quite altruistic rather than building a company so she can retire early on a yacht. “What I would like to do is make a difference and support charities and missions and change the community,” she says. What does Sonya do to nurture herself and her skin? 1. Avoid lots of sun exposure – I know health experts who recommend 20 minutes of early morning sunshine and that’s fine but she says some people can and others may not be able to do this. 2. I use paw paw and aloe vera on my skin (from the garden) for bumps and scratches. I also use certified coconut oil

on my skin daily on the face and body. Nature is simple and has the answers! 3. I feed my spirit with prayer and God’s word – I love the power of words! 4. I’m not on any extreme diet but the meat, fruit and veggies I buy have to be certified organic. I won’t compromise on that. 5. My friends try to encourage me to relax and do yoga but I find peace by being active and in the last 6 months I’ve joined a running group which is great for managing stress and to be with like minded supportive people. I get up at 4am and train and I will also do a health retreat once a year. 6. It’s important to build your own

community and find a way of moving your body that you love – that will sustain you. Don’t try to do an activity just because people say that’s what you’ve got to do. Over the next twelve months Eco Tan will be moving offices to a bigger spot on the Gold Coast and the product will be launched in NZ, Europe and the USA. Sonya says she is also driven to bring out more certified organic, holistic products that people can afford. On a personal level she is building a new house that is eco-friendly and says she wants to create a nice place for her girls and new partner to enjoy. ecotan.com.au

Sonya’s Top Business Tips:

1 2 3

Always listen to your gut feeling.

Do the research!

Build the right foundation – Ask yourself: why have I built this business? What drives me? It can’t be built on just wanting to make money, there has to be more substance.

7 8

I don’t try to be liked; I try to keep it real.

So many people are talented and have great ideas but so many are paralysed by fear! It shocks me – this fear of failure that people have…failure doesn’t even exist – it only exists if you stop. I’ve failed thousands of times but I don’t stop.

Have faith in yourself and keep going. Don’t over commit. I didn’t get a loan, I started small and grew it bit by bit. I was hairdressing in my shed till 11pm so I could aﬀord to buy ingredients to start formulating the ﬁrst batches of Eco Tan. Let it grow organically, if it’s meant to be it will, don’t force it.?

Be aware of the thing called fear – the battle is in your head.

Get good advice! A big international company copied one of my products and then tried to sue me. With the help of a local lawyer I won the case after 18 months and the lawyer I hired didn’t charge me a cent.

I don’t focus on the negative or toxic people. If there is something I need to look at myself I will. I’m all about self development but I don’t let people destroy me. I don’t engage them and I keep moving forward.

Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

15.indd 1

7/19/2013 8:54:42 AM

Skin – do you fit in to yours? WORDS JEAN SHEEHAN – Principal, Millennium Education

id you know your skin is the largest organ of the body? It is a fabulous invention of creation as it does so much for us. Metaphysically skin has a specific ‘job’: • Protection • Breathing life • Self acceptance • Self image • Guilt • Sensuality • Sensitivity I wanted to share about a client that did a session about her skin. She had always experienced skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and general rashes. She also had asthma. Let’s share Cindy’s story (name changed for confidentiality). Cindy was a very sensitive girl and struggled with life. She was sensitive to harsh and abrasive surroundings, including: chemicals, noises and electronic equipment. School for her was torment as she felt exposed, as though

everyone could see her faults. She never felt like she fitted in her skin. She had no self acceptance and her self image was very negative. The image she saw of herself was unattractive, worthless, uneducated and useless. She did not accept any beautiful things about herself but she did accept the negative perceptions of herself. She felt guilty for everything. She denied her sensuality and sexuality. With these subconscious beliefs her skin was red, irritated, dry and in desperate need of life. Cindy’s skin was always flaky. Sometimes she would be so irritated at her own self image that she would scratch herself until she bled. Cindy needed to ‘see’ her real self – the beauty within and accept that she was a hologram of perfection according to quantum physics. In her dermis or true skin layer she was suffocating and this led to asthma. Cindy noticed that each time she loved

something or someone she felt as though she was not good enough to have these. She created an allergy to things she desired. Her biggest love and passion was working with dogs and yet she was so allergic to them. She did not breathe in a life of love and all the brilliance she was allowed to have and was her natural universal right to have. This all stemmed back to a memory of sensuality and her feeling the waves of life through her skin as a small child. She would try to explain the heartbeat of life to adults who told her it was bad and showed her the emotion of guilt. Cindy commenced a journey of self discovery to ‘peel back’ the layers of self loathing. To look at Cindy now she has grown into her skin and she said, ‘I fit in my skin now’. Consider what you put on your skin. Be conscious of people with skin conditions – maybe they are showing their internal struggles. AbsoluteEmpowerment.com

B50

B5527

B5493

comfort for women 1300 66 17 66

PO Box 804, Woodend 3442

everyday • maternity • sports • sizes 8–30 • cups A–J

www.bodywise.com.au 16

16.indd 1

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 9:28:02 AM

The Gift of

Living Within the Skin WORDS SORAYA SARASWATI – Soul Purpose Mastery – Living Love

am sitting at the head of the Chalice Well, a power point in the UK where many have made the pilgrimage since ancient times to drink and bath in the mineral rich living water here. Since the times of Avalon when the Goddess was strong in her giving, this water has flowed red like the blood of a fertile woman nourishing all those who come. Quite close is the Glastonbury Tor, more masculine in structure, rising up on a mound of green, balancing the land. Living within this skin is such a gift. A perfectly miraculous vehicle to enjoy the senses of earth born existence as I travel I touch, smell, hear, see, taste and feel life in all its wonderment and vibrancy. I love my skin, smooth, soft it follows the curves of my body beautifully. I love to run my hand across my body, admiring the curves and feeling the sensual delights of touch with pleasure. When I skin brush in the morning to honour my body, it tingles with delight. I love to massage organic creams and oils into my face and hands nourishing my skin lovingly at night before bed or when my muscles are tight or tired. Anointing my skin with aromatic essential oils is such a pleasure. I delight in the aroma as it fills my nostrils and blesses my mind. My skin drinks

up these precious droplets from nature’s garden. I enjoy mother earth’s rich bounty of wonderful fresh foods, pure water, herbs and nourishing medicinal foods from all over the globe. My skin glows with health and vibrancy showing its acknowledgment and approval of my loving care from the inside out. Growing up in this sunburnt country of Australia has worn the skin on my face a little more than the soft rosy cheeked women of UK. The creases of my 52 years of blessed life are etched on the skin of my face beautifully giving laugh lines to my cheeks and around my eyes. I acknowledge a crease in the skin between my eyes from the deep inquiry into life’s mysteries, some deep sadness and the wonder I have experienced over life. I would not change the days of questioning, laughing, crying, sunshine, surf and nature for a smooth line free face. I have lived a full life and now joy fills me up. More important to me is the loving of my life as it is and this wondrous perfection of my body. Truly the beauty is more than skin deep however the skin is a perfect coat of many colours and expressions and truly amazing in its efficiency as a protective coat of grand design. sorayasaraswati.com

THE MAKING LOVE RETREAT

Conscious Loving for Couples

Medical Intuitive Retreat 9 - 14 November 2013

10 th - 16 th Nov Sunshine Coast, Qld

Finding Love Again

Successful Healing Business 16 - 17 November 2013

In this six day retreat a couple is given a completely new insight into sex, and its function in relationship. When the real truth about sex is clarified, sex becomes a potentially healing force and not a potentially disruptive one.

What is Your Body Telling You?

* Please note: There is no nudity or demonstrations in this retreat

This retreat, described by some as “a coming home”, “a spiritual honeymoon”, “a reawakening to love”, is a special gift to your relationship. Couples feel the impact whether they have been together for three years or thirty years. Presented by

Janet McGeever and Gene Thompson AUTHORISED TEACHERS BY DIANA RICHARDSON

For full details and registrations, call Janet: or visit our website:

Opening Doors to Your Heart 24 - 25 August 2013

0428 726 849

www.makingloveretreat.com.au

Jean Sheehan is an internationally recognised medical intuitive

Discover your full potential knowing anything is possible. Jean Sheehan

Principal

w. AbsoluteEmpowerment.com e. Bookings@AbsoluteEmpowerment.com p. 07 5641 4009 Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

17.indd 1

7/17/2013 9:30:11 AM

Would You Like

Healthy, Glowing Skin?

he condition and appearance of your skin is reliant on your daily diet and nutritional intake. A nutritious daily diet is the key for maintaining and improving the health of your skin, and therefore its appearance. In addition to a nutritionally wellrounded diet, which includes a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit, high fibre foods and quality protein such as lean meat, poultry, and fish, supplementation with natural nutritional and herbal remedies may assist with skin health.

WORDS MICHELLE CARROLL, ND

Vitamin A is well-known for its importance in skin health due to its antioxidant properties. The antioxidants help to prevent wrinkles, ﬁght skin infections and keep your skin looking radiant.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) are not produced by the body, and need to be added to the diet. A deficiency of EFAs in the diet can lead to scaly and dehydrated skin. EFAs have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and their internal use can be of assistance with the symptoms of eczema and dermatitis. You can find EFAs in nuts and seeds, and fish. Zinc is necessary for the health and function of all cells in the body. A deficiency in zinc can lead to psoriasis, possibly due to the requirement of zinc in the absorption of EFAs. Zinc’s additional importance is due to its support of the

ESS IS THE IN S U B IF T A H W F LI VING? O E R U T N E V D A Order your book now in soft cover, audio, ebook. Get the first two chapters free at:

One-day class in Mooloolaba – with Simone Milasas – 12th December, 2013

For details call Shennan 0410 471 724

18.indd 1

Vitamin C will assist in your skin health as it is important for the formation of connective tissue, such as collagen. Collagen is an important protein involved in the elasticity of skin and wound healing. An easy way to include vitamin C in your diet is with the addition of citrus such as oranges or lemons. The B vitamins help to maintain healthy skin, especially vitamin B1 and B3. When these two vitamins are deficient in the diet it can lead to the development of skin lesions. Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin B1 and for B3 include shiitake mushrooms and chicken in your meals. Vitamin A is well-known for its importance in skin health due to its antioxidant properties. The antioxidants help to prevent wrinkles, fight skin infections an d keep your skin looking radiant. Vitamin A helps with acne and

b v c sk In to

BOOK YOUR FREE VISIT WITH A NATUROPATH Book in for a 20-minute free visit with a qualified Naturopath to discuss a variety of testing. We offer the following tests:  Live Blood Analysis – identifying the underlying cause of your health problems

 Body Composition Analysis – to find out your biological age, muscle mass, fat mass, health of the cells  Iridology – to check your biological make up and find out your constitution

accessjoyofbusiness.com

immune system, therefore improving wound healing and also protecting against UV radiation. You can obtain zinc in a snack with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

 Urine Testing – measuring the scale of your acidity and potential bacterial overgrowth

BOOK YOUR FREE APPOINTMENT TODAY

5438 2008

Gosia Kuszewski ND (Bach.Health Science) Specialising in weight loss, detox and digestive issues

Now at the New Holistic Centre

Wellsure

2 Park Place CALOUNDRA

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/19/2013 9:04:22 AM

blotchy and dry skin. Deficiency of vitamin A can result in excessive skin cell growth leading to scaly or hardened skin which is also called hyperkeratosis. Include sweet potato, carrots and spinach to get some vitamin A in your diet. Herbs, such as Burdock and Echinacea can be prescribed for acne

and boils, and Gotu Kola for supporting the healing response of the skin. Your naturopath can dispense a herbal tablet or liquid formula to you to assist in any skin complaint you have. A relaxing treat for you and to help improve the appearance of your skin is to have a regular sauna session. This

helps to clear the pores of the skin via the act of sweating which cleans the skin and opens the pores, inhibiting the formation of blackheads and pimples. MICHELLE CARROLL practises at Sunshine Health, Gympie sunshinehealth@bigpond.com

• Holism • Meditation • Religion • Philosophy • Science • Astrology • Yoga • Psychology • Vegetarianism • Mysticism

Present this advert to Brisbane Lodge for a 10% DISCOUNT on one book purchase or library membership The Theosophical Society welcomes people from all religions or from none, who are interested in the search for Truth as realised by the great saints and sages. The possibility for realising this Truth is present in every one of us through both psychological and spiritual transformation.

Public Meetings at Brisbane Lodge 7.30pm Fridays

BRISBANE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY 355 Wickham Terrace – Phone (07) 3839 1453

Also at Toowoomba, Warwick, Buderim, Noosa, Atherton and Interstate BROWSE OUR SMALL BOOKSHOP OR JOIN OUR UNIQUE AND COMPREHENSIVE LIBRARY

More info at www.theosophyqld.org.au Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

19.indd 1

7/19/2013 9:06:01 AM

Bottoms T up for skin care

WORDS KATRINA DREW

here are thousands of skin care products on the market. But have we ever thought about not just what we put on our skin, but how our bodies are functioning on the inside? Depending on where we live, we can be walking around in a cloud of chemicals. Car fumes, the stress of being stuck in peak hour traffic, synthetic clothes, artificial colourings and preservatives, the list goes on. Even while going on a leisurely walk with the dog in the wetlands, you may be unlucky enough to be sprayed with pesticides. Our skin is the largest organ for detoxification in the body. So it is inevitable if other organs such as the liver and colon are inadequately functioning, this may cause skin break outs and increased ageing. We may be eating the best organic foods and applying natural skin care (which are all important things to do), but if our bodily organs are slow and sluggish, from a build-up of dangerous toxins, this will lead to blemished skin, black heads, increased ageing, deeper wrinkles and fine lines and more. Removing the build-up of stuck waste within the colon through colon hydrotherapy, leaves the skin glowing,

looking vibrant and re-energized, without those unsightly dark bags under your eyes. Even if your bowels are functioning adequately, our bodies still hang onto toxins and waste. It is like not servicing the car when it is due, do we leave it too long and don’t value maintaining it? What would happen if we did this throughout our whole life? Eventually we would have ‘start up’ problems! Our bodies work exactly the same way, just because everything seems to be working fine, doesn’t mean we should never do maintenance on our bodies. A spring clean always leaves you glowing from the inside-out. Katrina from Brisbane integrative Health works on the whole body, whilst her client is having their colon hydrotherapy treatment. She uses essential oils and herbal formulas to help with the detoxification process, focussing on calming the nervous system so the client is always at peace throughout the colonic (which eliminates any client discomfort), leaving the client feeling as if they have had a relaxing massage instead of a colonic. For more information please visit brisbaneintegrativehealth.com.au

Did you know that the first cervical vertebra, the atlas, is out of alignment in most people?

Your herbal medicine supplier • HAPPY • HEALTHY • HORNY • HERBAL TEAS • • HIPPY • PARTY HERBS • GIFTS • CLOTHING •

This circumstance leads to a variety of physical and psychological ailments and illnesses. Atlasprofilax is a neuromuscular technique that liberates the Atlas with only one application accurately, safely and permanently. This powerful relocation immediately activates a self-healing and harmonising process. It is holistic in nature, promoting wellness and rejuvenation on all levels, mind, body and spirit. This method is nonmedical, non-chiropratic.

One Treatment Can Be Life Changing

• MAROOCHYDORE • 3/112 AERODROME ROAD

07 5479 6607

• NOOSA JUNCTION • 3C, 11 SUNSHINE BEACH RD

07 5412 2829 20

20.indd 1

The Atlas supports your head and governs structural alignment. A misaligned Atlas causes restriction of the brain stem, spinal cord, cranial nerves and arteries. This limits our potential for wellbeing and creates tension, restricting the free flow of energy. When the Atlas is installed correctly, the body begins an unwinding process, releasing holding patterns and enabling the body to heal and regenerate.

To take a step towards your health and wellbeing, contact Ray Shapcott (atlasprof ) covering Brisbane North, Sunshine Coast and Hinterland – Phone 5429 5520, Mobile 0412 490 374

www.atlasprofilaxaustralia.com.au

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 9:20:24 AM

Get Well and Stay Well! Wellsure is an holistic health centre committed to vibrant healthy living. Our team is committed to creating a caring and nurturing environment where your health needs are the top priority and your life will literally be transformed. At Wellsure, the Tree of Life process will ensure you follow the right path on your journey to vibrant healthy living. Adjusting and learning how to naturally optimise your body Discovering your nutritional needs and helping you to understanding real food Utilising movement to build your strength, flexibility and confidence Coaching you every step of the way to ensure you achieve your full wellness potential. Wellsure has an expert team of health professionals devoted to empowering you with the tools you need to ensure your body can return to a state of total wellness. • Chiropractic work • Weight Management • Yoga • Naturopathy and Iridology • Squash • TRX • Meditation Your overall health is determined by how physically, emotionally and chemically ‘well’ you are. A state of balance in your physical, emotional and chemical health will result in complete wellness. However, a busy lifestyle, nutritionally deficient diet, stress, environmental toxins and a myriad of other factors can impact on all three of these areas resulting in ‘dis-ease’. Fortunately, your body has the ability to heal itself. In fact, you can become your own sanctuary when you are committed to vibrant healthy living. However most people need guidance to find the right tools to achieve good health – and these are available to you at Wellsure and Hendrey Chiropractic on Lake Kawana.

www.Wellsure.com.au Phone (07) 5438 2008 | 2 Park Place CALOUNDRA

Don’t you deserve Vibrant Healthy Living?

Come and visit our Wellness Practice and Get Back to your Best! • CHIROPRACTIC –

Dr David Hendrey Re-balance and Re-harmonise the Nerve System

• NATUROPATH –

Joel Coughlan Live Blood Analysis, Hormone Testing and Iridology

• MASSAGE – Penne

13/5 Innovation Parkway (Level 1), KAWANA WATERS

(07) 543 77 222 info@hendreychiropractic.com.au

21.indd 1

7/17/2013 9:07:47 AM

What is your skin saying? WORDS JULES O’NEILL | PHOTO ADORI STUDIOS

n Body Consciousness® when something is happening in your skin we look at it from this point of view – it’s trying to say something. Whether it’s a rash, eczema, an itch, a blemish, stretch marks, moles, pimples, patchiness, dry or oily etc… there is something behind it. Gathering the awareness will make a difference. Where can you start to explore? Two areas to start exploring and looking at are… 1. “All Over You” or someone else close to you… 2. You may be “Covering Up” something, or someone close to you is. 1. All Over Me When “All Over Me” comes up via your skin, it is suggesting just that, something is all over you, or someone else! You will usually know it but do not want to admit it. Most likely because you don’t know how to address it, communicate effectively, how to handle it OR you don’t have a positive outcome to suit you. For example, you may be in a relationship you know is not right for you or has simply run its course. It’s not giving you the love and warmth you deserve or you have grown and evolved from it. You know you deserve more and need it, however you have no idea how to move forward due to so many reasons. Some of those reasons may be: the

Love Healing? Love Dance? Then you’ll love Chakradance® It’s the world’s fastest-growing healing dance practice. And you could be the first accredited Chakradance facilitator in your area! The first stage (so you can see if it feels right for you) of our Facilitator Training programme takes just two weeks, costs just $150, and is done at home, using workbooks and music files that we supply, together with email or telephone support as you prefer. Please visit our website for details

rhythm for your soul

www.chakradance.com 22

22.indd 1

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 2:44:06 PM

fa p b it Y g a n

a n h c y it A u

m y is Y k fo o su y it g

th u fr n

family, the material possessions, what people will say; will the ‘other side’ be better? What if it is not? So you stay in it ignoring the obvious every single day. Your skin suffers greatly here. It feels no gentle touch, affection or excitement, and skin really loves to be touched and nurtured.

steps to change or take new forms that are more in line with what you desire. YOU through asking your body and beginning to be vulnerable with how you are really feeling, open up the energy to create change, infinite possibilities and conscious choices. Your skin too will open up, breathe and relax!

It senses the cold in the connection and therefore no growth happens or has not happened for a while. It feels the heat when tension builds and creates contraction and disharmony. Because you ignore this or pretend it is not what it is, the skin starts to shrink, shrivel up, AGE way too fast and can start to attract unnecessary growths and problems.

2. Covering Up

There are always infinite ways to move forward in any situation. Asking your body what other possibilities exist is a great way to start moving forward. YOUR body, if you let it, will let you know ways out of situations and ways forward you may have never considered or thought possible. Life will not only support you when you first admit that you are in a situation that is all over you, it will support all involved; the greater good! When you are open to look at things like, unhappy relationships, unfulfilling jobs, empty homes, fake friendships, never ending debt; just to name a few; your body will begin the

When your skin suggests looking at ‘covering-up’ you are covering something up from yourself or someone else OR someone is covering something up from you. These cover-ups are usually big things, things that you can make very significant or overwhelming if we bring it out in the open. Things that you believe will hurt other’s feelings or create chaos within families. A client once brought me her daughter because she had quite severe acne. When the girl, aged 13, was on the table, I tested her body and noticed straight away it was turning away from me. Cover-up came up and quickly I could discover she was covering something up from her mum. So for this young girl, masturbation came up! Tricky subject to chat about, however only always trusting a body, I bravely mentioned it to the young girl. I asked the mother would she mind stepping in and speaking up if I was going over any personal boundary in

relation to her point of views on sex and masturbation. The mother agreed and it was an uncomfortable situation for her to be exposed in as well. So I opened with saying,”we are about to talk about something that can be quite uncomfortable to chat about. All you need to do is listen to the information! The parts you like and feel ok with, you can learn from and feel good about. The parts you feel uncomfortable with or are not sure of you can either; let go of, don’t take them on, ask me questions on OR ask mum. A result of this conversation will be that your skin will clear up.” Masturbation is normal and a wanting to discover what your body can do is normal too. Different discoveries happen at different times, depending on your development. Her mum emailed the next day, saying that she noticed a big difference in her daughter’s energy and commented just how much more open her daughter was in general. Two weeks later, I received an email from both the mother and daughter saying that her skin was completely free from the many pimples and blemishes she was experiencing, and the daughter was very, very grateful! bodyconsciousness.com.au

Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

23.indd 1

7/17/2013 2:45:04 PM

Being in the skin you’re in

hen you wake up in the morning and catch sight of your body in the mirror, what do you say to yourself? If your body were your best friend, would you treat it more kindly? What if you could create a communion with your body and create your body the way it would like to be? The Body or the Being? Would you be willing to consider that you are not your body? And would you be willing to explore the nature of your connection with your body and ask – What does my body know? The notion that there is a difference between your being and your body allows you to become aware of your body’s abilities to heal itself, to choose what it would like and it allows you to receive the information and awareness that your body has been trying so hard to give you. Pain, discomfort, indigestion, headache – what if these were all ways that your body communicated to you what it is requiring? Have you been listening? Who gets hungry, your being or your body? Who gets tired, your being or your body? And who desires sex, your being or your body? The purpose of a body is to have fun! Is it fun for your body to feel the sun on the skin, to be touched, or to walk in the grass, on the sand or in the water? Is it fun to have really great sheets and a feather bed?

Would you like to learn how to connect with your body? There are many things you can begin to do to create communion with your body. Nurture – When you wake in the morning, gently touch or stroke your body for a few minutes. Run your hands over your arms, over your legs, your stomach, your chest. Touch it as if it belongs to someone you care for very much. Stop the judgment – Come out of judgment of yourself for not being perfect. Judging your body is not the way to change it. Instead acknowledge it and ask it – What would it take for it to change? Questions – Ask your body questions and pay attention to the awareness you get. What would your body like to wear? What would your body like to do? What would your body like to eat? Gratitude – One of the most important things you can do for your body is simply have gratitude for it in every moment. Be in communion with your body instead of fighting against it all the time. Do one thing a day to nurture and appreciate your body. And you might be surprised at how your body responds to being acknowledged and at what you and your body can create together. accessconsciousness.com

Local Psychologist Specialises in Mindfulness! Call right now and mention this Ad to qualify for one of 5 Bulk Billing Spaces*. Get first-class professional help for little or no cost. We specialise in friendly, proven help for stress, anxiety, or depression. Or simply assisting anyone seeking to live with greater awareness, acceptance, and skill. Who are we? Cameron Aggs (B.A. Hons., M. Clin. Psych) is an internationally published author in Mindfulness, and the developer of the ‘Meditations for a Busy World CD. He also runs regular  Mindfulness in Daily Life and ‘Learn to Meditate’ Classes  Mindful Parenting Courses  Individual and Couples Psychotherapy Dr. Lucy Coyne – Clinical Eating Disorders Dr. Danielle McCarthy – Children and Adolescents

To discuss your needs call (07) 5451 1575

Scan this QR code to download our FREE STRESS-BUSTER APP *To qualify for up to 6 Bulk Billing sessions you need to first see your GP. Call us to discuss.

24.indd 1

Be Mindful

Mindful Therapy Psychology Services

www.mindfultherapy.com.au

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 9:31:03 AM

ARE THESE THE MISSING PUZZLE PIECES TO…

ss e n i p p a H e Phon ur k yo o o b to

FRECETORY

DU INTRO ULTATION CONS

Wellnes s

Vitality

Emotional Freedom Technique EFT is an amazing process that utilises gentle tapping on certain acupuncture points to eliminate negativity from the body and mind. EFT is fantastic for releasing deep hurt, increasing conﬁdence, building success, healing the body, sports performance, eliminating fears, improving relationships, ceasing bad habits and feeling awesome!

Matthew Corcoran EFT Practitioner

“I help bring the happiness and balance back to your family” Whilst Annie refers to herself as a generalist counsellor, she has extensive experience in many specialised areas including child, adolescent and adult counselling. She is also trained in all major researched based parenting programs and is committed to building harmonious and respectful relationships within families.

Annie Jack

Annie is also a family dispute resolution counsellor and mediator and is a qualiﬁed child consultant.

Counsellor

Acupuncture for chronic stress and pain “I’m continually inspired by acupuncture’s ability to inﬂuence the body’s regulatory systems and its wide scope of clinical application, including anxiety, depression, pain, digestive disorders, energy, immunity, allergies, headache, menstrual irregularities, insomnia, stress, and so much more.”

For more information on how acupuncture’s gentle, safe and effective treatment can help you, contact Damien.

Damien Moses

BHSc Acupuncture, 3 years training in Japan

BOOK NOW – PHONE (07) 5474 1424 Suzi Le Fanue

Founder & Naturopath

7/19 First Avenue MOOLOOLABA

www.integratedwellnessclinic.com.au

Using multi-modalities we are here to provide you with the best wellness service on the Sunshine Coast!

25.indd 1

7/19/2013 12:08:46 PM

Looking on

‘The Brightside’ of Life! WORDS VANESSA FINNIGAN

isa Steele is a lady with a big heart and a transformational mission! Born in south west England (in an energetically charged part of the world near Stone Henge) Lisa was brought up in a big family, of Irish decent and they were very caring and community oriented. She said they also gave her the gift of allowing her to be free to be herself. Lisa was clairvoyantly gifted from an early age and had a dream of becoming a nurse and being of service to humanity. From the ages of 7-14 years she used to help out as a carer in a local nursing home and has always liked assisting people. “All my life I’ve had a desire to help people,” she said. In her adult years she widened her interests and worked in a variety of mainstream fields: accounting, promotion, she was an agent for the biggest bridal dress and fashion company in the World, and she was also very creative, making jewellery and selling her exclusive pieces widely. She was highly successful at every field she turned her hand at and she could always ‘see’ what

26.indd 1

was required, and helped people from all backgrounds in many different ways. Eventually her high flying successful lifestyle had an impact on her health and relationships so she sought medical advice and investigated alternative treatments. During this time of healing she was introduced to Reiki, BioEnergy, acupuncture, meditation and went to many workshops and was introduced to many teachers along the way. She healed her back problems with osteopathy and chiropractic work (even though she was told she would be in a wheel chair). And after her health improved, she volunteered at a nursing home and helped many people whose health had deteriorated to die respectfully and with peace (she saw many people cross over and the spirits around them). Lisa was starting to actualise her full healing gifts but at the same time she acknowledged her body was still in need of more healing. In subsequent years, she experienced a lot of change and loss in her life and she found herself in a very dark place. She realised at

3 h e h b fr u o h re d

to L a b c in h

So many people don’t allow themselves to receive and I wanted to create this healing centre to pay it forward.

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 3:59:18 PM

la p v is d A b

w I s t

36 years of age that she wasn’t able to have children and experienced a deep emptiness. She arrived in Australia and had an emergency hysterectomy and blood transfusion due to haemorrhaging from a gigantic fibroid lodged in her uterus. She also reached out to a range of caring healing practitioners to build up her strength and manage her pain and as result she was able to leave hospital three days early and went on to fully recover. “I believe I had to go through this to really be able to help others,” said Lisa. She continues to work on herself and has trained with the ‘best of the best’, internationally (becoming a soul coach through Denise Linn and an angel intuitive through Doreen Virtue), so it’s her dream now to share her wisdom. Lisa has been in Australia for the last two years and says it’s an amazing place to live and fulfil her dream, “The vibration and openness of this country is second to none,” said Lisa. And her dream of creating a healing centre in Australia came to fruition after meeting business partner Mike who believes in

What if your

her immense talent and vision and has been there every step of the way. Out of all the amazing places in Australia, Lisa felt guided to set up a healing centre on the Sunshine Coast and searched far and wide until she found the right energy at Brightside, Mt Mellum. ‘Brightside’ was previously a healing centre to support wives during the war and she said the energy of this space even today, is so uplifting and amazing. Lisa has already gathered a talented bunch of therapists and will seek more to join her team. She will allocate 20% of profits received from healing work and fashion shows at the centre to create a free service for people with dementia and cancer to stay and heal or rest. This will provide a very unique respite service and much needed in the community. A variety of modalities will be used ncluding: oxygen therapy, salt caves, various healing modalities, workshops and coaching. “So many people don’t allow themselves to receive and we wanted to create this healing centre to pay it forward.”

body being and

could be

Lisa’s dream is to assist people to connect with their own light and wisdom and believes that the Energy Therapy Studio is open to everyone including: business people, mainstream health practitioners, and alternative healing practitioners. She says everyone can contribute and we can all work together. In the next few months Lisa will release her heartfelt documentary, ‘Becoming a woman’ which includes her own personal story and a variety of amazing women she has interviewed. Another part of her vision is to interview national and international personalities for her radio and TV show over the next 12 months. The Energy Studio is dedicated to David a special man Lisa worked with in the nursing home in Ireland who had dementia and who taught her what true connection is and inspired her to continue to heal her life and help others do the same. For more info about ‘Solt Therapy’ and the ‘Gift of Love’ visit solttherapy.com

nurtured relaxed and

every day of the week?

Indulge in this gentle hands on head body process that at worst will leave you feeling like you’ve had a great massage and at best will change your life.

To ﬁnd a Facilitator to receive this life changing treatment or to learn the Bars for yourself go to bars.accessconsciousness.com

ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS

All of life comes to me with Ease, Joy and Glory® accessconsciousness.com

Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

27.indd 1

7/17/2013 4:01:55 PM

a fu

a m

Creating You, Creating Your Relationships SUSAN LAZAR HART’S THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIP FOR YOU™ EMPOWERS PEOPLE IN CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS THAT DON’T WORK, INTO THOSE THAT DO. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU BEGAN TO CREATE THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIP FOR YOU?

t’s Summer in Canada; a time when lovers choose to tie the knot thus sealing their fate and their future to one another for all eternity till death do them part – YIKES!!!! What movie did that come from? How many of us have been brainwashed into believing that our

relationships have to be like those of the fairytales or myths and have created our lives around the limitations that we took from those stories? (common examples: Romeo and Juliet, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty or even those of our movies Sleepless in Seattle, Pretty Woman, When Harry met Sally). What would it take to shine in EVERY relationship instead of taking the backseat? Do you find that you compromise yourself in your relationships with your partner, your child, your boss or your friends? Have you ever stopped and wondered – Who am I in this

relationship? Where did I go? What if there was a different way of being and creating a relationship – one that created an intimate space for you to continuously recreate you in a relationship that honored you and honored those around you? I have been married for over 35 years, raised 4 children to adulthood and I travel around the world talking, coaching and teaching about relationships with Right Relationship for You. I’ve taught people skills and tools to create the amazing relationships they have always known to be possible yet what this reality tells them is impossible

Terry Oldfield & Soraya

India Retreat KERALA – November 7th-17th, 2013 Music Meditation & Mindfulness with Ayurveda Retreat Treat Yourself to a 10-day Healing Balm of Yoga, Music, Meditation & Mindfulness with Terry and Soraya together with an Ayurvedic Doctor’s Assessment and treatments and delicious vegetarian meals, overlooking the beautiful Varkala beach where you can swim and enjoy the Indian sun.

www.sorayasaraswati.com | www.terryoldﬁeld.com 28

28.indd 1

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 9:50:22 AM

d in tr lo in u re A w a li fo

y c tr y fe a

Y y y w p

and with ease, joy and more importantly fun! The biggest questions I hear again and again is “ How do I not lose myself?” To which I might ask “Who did you decide you were that you had to give up in order to be with some one else?” The trouble is that when you’re stuck in a loop like that, there are no questions in your universe. We know that the universe likes to reward us, and it can’t reward us if we’re not asking a question. And so it’s about living in the question of what you’re looking for in a relationship and living in the question of who you’d like to be and what you’d like to create for your life. Living in the question is what keeps you moving forward. It’s what keeps you creating the life and relationships you truly desire. Here are a few questions you could try asking when you begin to feel as though you are losing yourself in a relationship. 1. What’s one small thing that I could choose today? 2. Who does this belong to? 3. What else is possible? Creating the right relationships for YOU is about YOU. Not your partner, your boss, husband or your child telling you who they want you to be. It’s the willingness and the clarity and the presence to actually step into you as the

shiny, brilliant, wonderful being that you truly be. Wouldn’t you think that people would be attracted to the shiny brilliance of you? Relationship by the definition of this reality means the distance between two objects. What I am suggesting is a Conscious Relationship beyond this reality where you have no need to separate and disconnect from your true self, from true choice and from consciousness. What most of us are looking for and rarely see is a conscious relationship: one that radiates communion, contribution and oneness. True communion has no judgment and is based on contribution. Contribution is the willingness to be with someone and receive everything they are without requiring anything of them. In oneness, everything exists and nothing is judged. Isn’t that more of what you’re really looking for? What if it was really possible and all you required were the tools to empower you to create it? Right Relationship for You™ is about

your growth and your success. It’s about you and your life. It’s about moving you from who you have decided you cannot be or what you cannot change to what you have been asking for. And that includes your relationships! SUSAN LAZAR HART is an international speaker and inspirational global leader in transforming the way people view relationships, intimacy, themselves and their bodies. Singles and couples welcome, no relationship required! rightrelationshipforyou.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SUSAN’S CLASSES IN AUSTRALIA Please contact her host Julie Smith email jsmiﬀ1@yahoo.com.au Mobile 0419 583 660 – Phone 07 5479 6534 WORKSHOP DATES: September 4 – Sex, Relationships and a New Possibility 7:00pm-8:30pm @ Mantra Mooloolaba – Cost $55 September 9-10 – Right Relationship For You™ – 2-Day Interactive Workshop – A New Beginning – 9:30am-5:30pm @ Mantra Mooloolaba – Cost $650

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF AND THE DIRECTION OF YOUR BUSINESS IN A FUN AND CREATIVE WAY? Would you like to then use this awareness to get your message out into the world more effectively through advertising?

Lisa Steele & Vanessa Finnigan Join Lisa Clarkson (Qualiﬁed Soul Coach selected and trained by internationally renowned Denise Linn) and Publisher/Editor of Holistic Bliss Magazine, Vanessa Finnigan for a full-day workshop of Soul Collage! at the Energy Therapy Studio at ‘Brightside’ – a stunning location in Mt Mellum, Sunshine Coast Saturday 31st August, 2013 – Cost: $225 (includes lunch)

TO BOOK CALL (07) 30 41 13 97 Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

29.indd 1

7/17/2013 1:15:00 PM

Caloundra Welcomes Wellsure!

he 1st of July 2013 marked the opening of a brand new Wellness centre right in the heart of Caloundra. The centre has been a dream come true for many of the Coast’s health practitioners and it’s a place for these practitioners to work together and assist people under the one roof. The roof incidentally once housed the squash court of Caloundra. Due to the clever thinking of the developer Brad Teys, one of the courts has been restored to its former glory and offers an innovating space for not only squash but mediation, yoga and wellbeing workshops for up to 100 people. The philosophy for the Wellsure is to help the whole person through their journey of health and wellbeing. The logo incorporates the tree of life, as the focus is on giving clients a nurturing holistic experience from the ground up. For that to occur we need to be

nourished; we need to move freely with grace and strength. We need to feel healthy and happy, and we need to have a spine and nerve system free of stress and tension. The centre has attracted some extraordinary talented people to serve our community: • Chiropractor, Dr Simon Morgan • Naturopath, Gosia Kuszewski • Yoga teachers, Tash Patten, Sarah Haralambous, Kerry Lyons, Binu • TRX with Todd Bowman and Jimmy • Wellsure consultant, Monique Lee, Specialising in weight loss • Music therapy with Trevor Teys • Squash lessons for Adults and children with ex-pro Todd Bowman • Meditation and Qui gon with Dmitri Simons • Cooking classes and weekend workshops as well The centre has the latest diagnostic equipment including: • Direct Digital x-ray, to allow low dose high quality spinal images • Live blood analysis

• Biological aging analysis • Body fat percentage measurements • pH analysis • Core Strength Grading Come in to experience a new wave of health and wellbeing. Located in the brand new Park Place precinct of Caloundra, with Jetts Gym, Zarraffa’s coffee, Shine beauty, Dominos restaurant, and Celebrations bottle shop. For the month of August mention this article for a free trial! This free trial entitles you to one complimentary service at Wellsure. Don’t miss out – call today – Phone: 5438 2008

COURSES & WORKSHOPS:

• Reiki Level I*, II*, Master* • Reiki Teacher, Grandmaster* • Alpha-Reiki Trainer* • High Priest (Angels of Atlanta)* • New Homeopathy of Koerbler • Water Divining and Room Cleansing *with attunement

TREATMENTS:

• Special Services for Children

The Reiki-Angel Call Birgit Skorka p: 0434 901 146 e: healing@skorka.info w: www.reiki-angel.com.au facebook.com/TheReikiAngel

BRISBANE • REDCLIFFE • COAST

• Handpour to order • No minimum • Natural • Wholesale and fundraising welcome

order today

0418 887 300

www.buderimcandleco.com 30

30.indd 1

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 5:14:29 PM

31.indd 1

7/19/2013 11:26:40 AM

YOUR RISING VIBRATIONAL FREQUENCY – CREATING SYNTHESIS WORDS JEANNINE STEPHENS

s you grow, evolve and transform on your spiritual journey your vibrational frequency changes. Moving through challenges and raising your vibrations, as you experience the shift in your heart, your etheric bodies and fields of light, viewing your ever-powerful and soaring metaphysical experiences-are you feeling more sensitive and conscious of the vibrational frequencies of your environments? Your lifestyle evolves, your diet, desires and often career, to align with your new vibrational frequency. Your home, your workplace, even though it appears a solid structure, it actually has a vibrational frequency. We know in quantum physics, we all live in a sea of energy, and that solidness is an illusion. Are you conscious of your home or workplace’s vibrational frequency? Do they lend you the energy you require now, as you strive to be your greatest potentiality? Would you like to know that the physical structures and the energies where you live and work are vibrating at their highest potential? Creating synthesis between you and these structures can bring sustenance to your vibrational environment, that houses your body and spirit within. We can take action implementing vibrational Qi techniques for potential harmonization and fusion.

Learn more – contact JEANNINE for home/business consultations, talks and workshops, Aug/Sept & Oct – 0488 665 822 jeannine@iinet.net.au fengshuipower.com.au

Alpha-Reiki for Light Workers WORDS BIRGIT SKORKA – The Reiki-Angel

lpha-Reiki is an advanced form of Reiki mastery and hardly known because only very few masters have been trained in this sophisticated Reiki art.

Alpha-Reiki and Alpha healing refer to the frequencies of the brain waves between 8.2 Hz and 12.5 Hz. The ideal frequency to exchange cosmic information is 10.00 Hz. It is a relaxed state of mind where your left-brain is not dominating which enables you to let go of your struggle for logical solutions. Your mind will be free to receive cosmic information and solutions and you develop your telepathic abilities. Alpha brain waves increase the power of your thoughts and the resonance they create. This technique can also be used for mental healing and mental surgery. You can learn to “switch your brain waves” as you wish. Not only Reiki masters can learn this technique however the Alpha-Reiki Training includes the Reiki symbols to increase the healing powers of Reiki Masters and their spiritual intelligence. The Alpha-Reiki attunement takes three hours and has the power to bring you straight into the light. See website for courses, workshops and events: reiki-angel.com.au

Diagnosis cancer? Activate your body’s potential for healing

www.gawler.org Tel 1300 651 211 Celebrating 30 years of service to the community

The Gawler Foundation A not for profit organisation 32

32.indd 1

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/19/2013 12:19:59 PM

Is your

Back Getting

on your

ccording to a recent Chiropractors Association of Australia report, back pain affects 2 million Australians each year. “This is such a widespread problem that impacts us all,” says Dr David Hendrey, Chiropractor from Lake Kawana. “When one person in the family is suffering, everyone else gets affected. The cost is pain, decreased productivity and increased stress which is enormous.” With 19 years of clinical practice and 9 years as a CAA board member Dr Hendrey has gathered extensive experience and knowledge. “Sadly I have noticed an alarming trend is the last five years with stress becoming a major cause of irritation on the spine and nerve system. When we are under stress, the hormones cortisole and adrenalin are released, causing increased heart rate, respiration rate, our nerves get pre-excited and our muscles get ready for a fight or flight response. At the same time our digestive system, our immune system

and reproductive system are temporarily down-regulated or in layman’s terms: reduced in functioning while all the body’s resources are channelled into fighting off the stressful situation.” The problem occurs if the stressful situation is ongoing then our body can’t get out of this physiological state. Chiropractic work can’t reduce the cause of the stress for you, but it can release the tension building up in your body. “Your spine is an engineering masterpiece, with 24 movable bones joined together with ligaments, muscles and discs. The unique shape of the bones of the spine allows protection to the spinal cord. Unfortunately the spine can begin to tighten and stiffen up thru poor posture, injuries and accidents or even stress,” he says. Hendrey Chiropractic on Lake Kawana is situated overlooking the beautiful Lake in the Private Hospital building. The centre has the latest diagnostic equipment using Direct Digital X-ray equipment, and Digital

Are You Treating Your Body Like a Temple? • Would you like a solution to that uncomfortable bloated feeling? • Do you suffer from that griping crippling pain of having IBS? • Are you feeling like you don’t empty completely when you have been to the toilet – the feeling of being blocked?

INTRODUCTORY OFFER: 3 colon hydrotherapy treatments for the price of 2, $249 – usually $348 SAVING OF $99 Contact Katrina Drew NUTRITIONIST / COLON HYDROTHERAPIST

Integrative Health brisbane

…modern bowel therapies

Phone 3862 8574 or 0400 283 574

www.brisbaneintegrativehealth.com.au katrina@brisbaneintegrativehealth.com.au

Nerves?

Postural Examinations. “Our patients love the fact that we have invested the money and they don’t need to go anywhere else to have an accurate look at the condition of their spinal system. After all, when you can see exactly what is wrong, it makes treatment more specific,” he says. Everyone knows that it’s a great idea to have a regular check-up with your dentist to ensure your teeth are in great shape. Similarly, it is very valuable to have a spinal check-up to keep your spine and nerves in great condition. A common question that we hear all the time is, “How do I know if I have a spinal problem?” The common indicators we see every day are: • Aches and pains • Headaches and sore necks • Leg and arm pains • Postural problems • Stiffness and tension If you’re suffering, why not give Hendrey Chiropractic a call to see if your spine is getting on your nerves! Phone 543 77 222

Are you maintaining a healthy balance of giving and receiving?

REIKI

NOW AVAILABLE Kim Purdon invites you to receive Reiki healing energy at her studio in Woombye Book before August 31 and receive a Complimentary

OPEN SUNDAYS 11AM TO 2PM

30-MINUTE DISTANCE HEALING

USUI MASTER / PRACTITIONER

1 hour session $70 and ½ hour session $45

To make an appointment phone Kim on 0447 471 982

Radiant Glow

Now situated oﬀ McKenzie Road WOOMBYE 4559 Open Thursdays 9:30am-2:30pm Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

33.indd 1

7/19/2013 12:17:16 PM

Breathing Meditation (Training the Puppy) WORDS CAMERON AGGS

hat we are doing in the breathing meditation is gaining greater control over our faculty of attention. Attentionalcontrol is the ability to notice where our mind is, and to direct it in the way we would like. For this reason you can also think of breathing meditation as the process of gaining mastery over the mind. How wonderful! The whole practice can be summed up as follows: (1) the mind starts chattering/gets distracted, (2) you notice this, and (3) you bring it back. As Jack Kornfield says, this practice is similar to training a puppy. You place the puppy of attention in one spot and tell it to “stay”. Soon enough the puppy has run off into fantasies belonging to the past, present or future. At this point it is very natural to get frustrated. Yet our job is not to get angry with the puppy for acting in its nature, but simply to notice that it’s running: “Ah… the mind has run off!” At this point, our job is to kindly and firmly return it to its place on the ground of breath and the body. Again you tell it to “stay” and again, it runs off. With patience, kindness, and firmness, we continue to bring the mind back. By doing this with acceptance and non-judgementally, we learn that we are not bad or wrong for having a chattering mind. And this is how the puppy of our attention gets trained.

CAMERON AGGS has over 17-years’ experience with meditation. He has completed 15 x 10-day Vipassana retreats and teaches regular classes on meditation. He is also a Clinical Psychologist with Mindful Therapy Psychology Services. mindfultherapy.com.au

ANOTHER MIN

DFUL MOMEN

The Seasons o

f Yo

ur Heart… What does yo ur anger or sa dness feel like when it co mes up in the space of your meditation? A re you able to be with these difficult emot ions as they ri se, linger, and away? Can you fall be more intim ate with them Feeling them – flow through you without pu them away or sh ing making them your own? Wha delicate dance ta indeed! Thoughts and feelings are lik e visitors that arrive in a neve r-ending prog ression at the doorway of ou r lives. One af ter another th come, stay aw ey hile, and leave again. Can you greet each on e as it passes through, witho losing your se ut at (of awarenes s)? Can you lo your seat and se return again? Can you do th without giving is yourself a hard time? Finding the ba lance betwee n suppressing becoming over or ly caught up in our experience of emotion is s challenging at first. Yet doin so is the key to g our emotiona l balance and freedom. The question remai ns – Is it possib to relate to ou le r emotions th e way the wild relate to the w re eds inds, or the w ay the great oc experiences it ean s waves: Witho ut fear or favo Be unafraid. K ur? now all the se as ons of your he Only then can art. you be truly fr ee.

Ease tension, relax the mind With a massage or blissful facial

• Teneeka uses a variety of remedial techniques to release tension and pain and relax the body • Experience a deeply relaxing facial using natural products to detoxify and refresh your skin – includes a neck, head and shoulder massage

Teneeka Ison DipRM

Remedial Massage, Facial Treatments Health Fund Rebates

Our team is on your side

NEW Goddess Dance Classes Starting Soon!! Ongoing Kids Yoga, Adult Yoga, Belly Dance and Qigong Classes

Atlantean Earth Boutique Offers: • Vibrational Crystal Jewellery • Crystal Skulls and Wands • Fairtrade Clothing and More Sessions Available: • Assisted Self-Healings • Thai Foot Massage • Reﬂexology • Zenthai Shiatsu • Women’s Circles • Shamanic Ceremonies/ Workshops • Crystal Discussions and More

67 Channon Street, Gympie. Ph 07 5483 7688

LOCATED AT 19 FARRELL STREET, YANDINA

Email: sunshinehealth@bigpond.com www.sunshinehealth.net.au

www.atlanteanearthagency.com Phone 0417 942 659

34.indd 1

(WORKSHOP SPACE FOR HIRE)

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 5:17:21 PM

A Day of

Laughter and Bliss in Maleny!

nthusiastic social entrepreneur Veronica Davidson, is celebrating 25 years of Living Her Dream after moving to Maleny in 1988. This year she’s creating a special event (with a little help from her friends) for all to enjoy called the “The Sound of Healing”. That’s the theme of the inaugural Health and Wellness Festival to be held in the green rolling hills of Maleny, on Sat 12th Oct at the Showground, Stanley River Road. “I am following my guidance to manifest a day that will inspire. I invite everyone to come along and help to create the MAGIC!!” says Veronica. The theme of the festival came to Veronica, while asking Chris James to be her special guest to lead the whole festival in sound and song. Chris is

famous around the world for helping people find their true voice. “I was so thrilled when Chris said YES! How empowering it will be, when everyone is singing together! Just imagine it!” Then the synchronicity continued when Jethro and Prem from Sacred Earth said YES to an evening concert – WOW!! What a night to remember, their Sacred Sounds are pure bliss!! There will be so many vocalists and instrumentalists to help raise the vibration of the day. Karen Law will sing about her journey with Multiple Sclerosis. Kim Kirkman has offered to play his beautiful harp, while The Form Reality Practice will transform those moving with it as well as those watching it. Kim’s wife, Beth Allen (a sound therapist) will also join the action packed program.

“The Sound of Healing” will be heard throughout the festival, along with so many other opportunities for you to join in and participate with singing, dancing, yoga, art, massage, workshops, talks, forums, play shops, ceremonies, storytelling, sports and rituals, speakers, presenters and surprises galore. PLUS “THE BIGGEST LAUGH” will be a real feature and what a crack up that will be!! When we all laugh together to set the Australian Laughter Record – Make sure you’re part of it! This is a day to celebrate, full of fun and excitement for the whole family, a feast of healthy food, the latest in health and wellness, with every type of therapist and health professional you can imagine. facebook.com/HealthAndWellnessFestival

raelene byrne

Medicine for your Spirit the catalyst for change

Raelene Byrne is an Internationally respected spiritual guide and mastery mentor and Director of Medicine for your Spirit – Australia

FREEDOM QUEST SUMATRA 2013

Explore your adventurous spirit in Sumatra and take a journey of discovery. This exclusively intimate group experience will provide more personal interaction with mentoring, guidance and wisdom to help you peel away the obstacles to embrace freedom of self. The best gift you can give to you… freedom to know yourself means freedom to be you.

• October 5-13, 2013 • $4900 all inclusive (including airfares) • 7 days / 6 nights • Fully escorted • Small group • Packaged itinerary • Specialised once-in-a-lifetime adventure and wildlife experiences created exclusively for Medicine for your Spirit

www.medicineforyourspirit.com Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

35.indd 1

7/19/2013 9:23:41 AM

How is your

Second Skin? WORDS MICHELLE LIGHTWORKER

ur skin is an amazing organ. It reflects our internal thoughts at the speed of light. We only need to think something and our feelings are reflected automatically on our face. We flush when embarrassed, go white when in shock, sweat when we’re anxious and glow when we’re happy! We don’t often talk about the ‘Second Skin’ that we wear that holds the energy of our emotions. Often referred to as the ‘Etheric Body’ this skin assists us in healing, bouncing back from illness and keeping our immune system strong. Energy healers often focus on this ethereal body to repair the physical body. When we are parenting, it can be challenging to know how to keep our children healthy. Sometimes we feel lost in knowing what to choose to feed them especially when they react and have sensitivities. There is a lot we can do to assist our children by understanding their etheric body. Sensitive children need our extra help in boosting their

36.indd 1

etheric body. As we know children grow into teenagers. Hormones affect moods; however they can be regulated by this amazing resource. To know how to keep our children’s second skin healthy, we first need to know our own. Children are an extension of us energetically. They carry our ‘stuff’ unconsciously. I have seen children’s physical symptoms disappear the minute (or soon after) their parent took care of their own emotional reality. Take a moment to reflect on the second skin that you have. You know, the one that holds all your emotions, that makes you feel vulnerable, that tells you when your ‘space’ is being invaded. How is it feeling right now? Scan your body and sense whether you feel any areas that are shut down or walled off? Are there any areas that feel open? Sense where you feel clear too. We can do an energetic detox at any time. Perhaps we are holding onto or carrying other people? Maybe we lost sight of trusting their journey is their

own? Perhaps we’ve put ourselves in charge for too long? If so, our second skin can wear thin. We become reactive, tired and emotionally charged. We isolate, seek solace in overeating and other medicating behaviours. Downloading the etheric body can be as simple as the affirmation ‘I now release that which is no longer mine’ or ‘I now release barriers to living my life purpose’. We can even visualise letting someone go into a great big pair of hands. We detox our body, however our second skin is the one that repairs our body quicker, assists us to heal and reduces the effects of disease. Love the second skin you’re in! Michelle Lightworker is the Co-founder of Lightworker Reflections and the author and creator of the Lightworker Practitioner Training series. Michelle offers Holistic Counselling and the training is offered via webinars globally and on the Sunshine Coast through a variety of colleges. lightworkerreflections.com

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 5:18:10 PM

A Formal

Affair

Shop 1/15 Samford Road, ALDERLEY QLD (opp Alderley Arms Hotel)

P: 07 3352 7772

37.indd 1

www.aformalaffairqld.com.au

7/17/2013 5:18:59 PM

FASHION FOR YOUR SKIN with Amanda Rootsey body, so I designed a range of clothes to make the hottest time of the year still fun to dress in. I also had several friends travelling to Vietnam and Cambodia, so they became my test cases. I made garments that you could travel with and only need to take a ‘carry on bag’, wash in a hotel room basin and would dry easily and could wear out to dinner or sleep in if you needed. I found it a great challenge to use only cotton to layer with, but have found that it has made me design differently and the overall feel is unique to Bestowed. The following that Bestowed has already gained and my impatience to wait until the hot weather this year meant we just launched our first Pre-Summer collection that is available online at SustainableFashion.com.au.

year or so ago I got to meet the beautiful couple behind ecofashion labels Rant and Bestowed. Sarah and Jason Hodoniczky started Rant back in 2003 and have quite a following around Australia. The fabrics that are used in both ranges are completely natural and I remember Sarah telling me that she can’t wear synthetic fabrics as her skin is allergic to them. So this month I wanted to introduce you to her and her fashion. Amanda: I personally love the Bestowed range, please tell us more about it. Sarah: Bestowed is our pure cotton label, no blends, no clever mixes of fibres, just cotton. The purest type of clothing, almost all locally milled organic cotton, which makes it 100% Vegan friendly. Bestowed was originally made to be a summer survival label. When it gets over 30 degrees and is humid, I do not want anything to touch my

AMANDA ROOTSEY is the Director of SHINE From Within, specialising in holistic personal development courses for girls. For more information visit shinefromwithin.com.au She is also Australia’s first Eco-Model (amandarootsey.com.au) and the co-founder of Vegan Era (veganera.com)

CERTIFIED

ORGANIC SALON

Look good… feel Great!

‘Ethical Choice Awarded’ HAIR COLOURS

Offering superior services at an affordable price! Extensive services available: • Hair Cuts, Colours and Perming • Facials and Body Treatments • Waxing, Tinting and Lash Extensions • Shellac Nails, Manicure and Pedicure • Formal/Bridal packages available • Spray Tanning and Gift Vouchers

Stockists of Certified Organic Products: Mukti Skincare & Eco Tan

Lush Cuts & Beauty 0449 593 239 – Main Street Buderim

38.indd 1

OPEN

Tues-Sat

Regenerate your BODY SKIN BRAIN ORGANS with Stem Cell Nutrition

Find out how – Phone Raelene 0432 712 784 www.adultsuperstemcells.com

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 5:19:41 PM

From Cosmetics to Awareness H

WORDS TRISH BEBROUTH

aving been a makeup artist for many years, I have spent a lot of time talking to women intimately. What I have realised is there is an innate and often unmet desire for understanding, closeness and connection in many relationships and often we have closed off our sensuality and passion or completely bypassed our sexual connection to just go through the motions of day to day living. So here we are finally, all set up, house, wife/husband and our long awaited child/ren and suddenly when we lift our heads up and look around, it can feel as though we have lost our lover and best friend. Within that space the gap widens. As we lose connection with ourselves we can also lose sight of who we are, not only as individuals but also as a couple. It is an awareness of this deep pain in many relationships that led me to my soul calling in relationship/sexuality coaching and holistic healing. During my time as a makeup artist, I heard so many personal stories of relationships that were doing the walk of the living dead, often because of the couples inability to first, honestly ‘feel’ their needs and secondly, to lovingly

• INCREASE CONFIDENCE • NOURISH BODY AND SOUL • LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST

SPECIALISING IN COURSES FOR TEENAGE GIRLS • Personal Development Training • Professional Model Training • Holistic Environment

Class sizes strictly limited – BOOK NOW! W: www.shinefromwithin.com.au Phone: 0430 035 740

and effectively communicate them to the person they were closest to. There are few feelings that match the depth of loneliness you can feel, while not actually alone…We live in a throw-away society and this is extending into more than just consumer products…this attitude is pervading our personal relationships. Often people are reaching for the newer, shinier, better, only to find the same patterns and arguments are being rehashed even though the players in the skit have changed. Sound familiar? Whenever we are in ‘relationship disconnect’ this should signal to us that perhaps the change needs to come from within. Learning how to love, heal and forgive all the wounded parts of ourselves takes us a huge step towards love in the true sense of the word. It is when we can truly love ourselves that we can then truly have love with another. So in essence relationship/sexuality coaching and healing is for everyone whether single or in a relationship…learn how to get the love you want, by first of all giving it to yourself. facebook.com/enlightenedloving

Experience the difference with our Ear Candles Ask us about our promotional wholesale opportunities

Ear Candles by Danielle Shop 3 / 8 Ormuz Avenue, Caloundra Qld 4551 PHONE 5491 8399 www.totallynaturalhair.com

w. earcandlesbydanielle.com.au m. 0404 250 689 facebook.com/EarCandlesByDanielle Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

39.indd 1

7/17/2013 5:20:27 PM

Deep Connection through the Skin W WORDS GAYLYN AITKEN

hen asked to write this article on skin from the perspective of a massage body worker, I was excited, as my relationship with skin has evolved from merely massaging our most superficial fascia to effect a change on a deeper muscular level, to a profound awareness of the interplay within our entire organism. Gil Hedly of Integral Anatomy said something to the effect of, ‘the only thing that separates us into parts (muscles, bones, fluids, fascia) is the scalpel’. We started life as a single cell therefore every cell in our body contains the memory of that single beginning, linking our entire being together as family members. There is no movement that occurs to or within our body that doesn’t resonate throughout our entire being. The manner in which our most superficial fascia responds to touch will be mirrored in our deeper internal fascia… massaging the inner body through superficial contact. This epiphany has led me to explore different depths, rhythms and motions in my bodywork. I’ve found the lightest of touches generated by compassionate

40.indd 1

awareness can oftentimes effect the most profound change deep within. Our skin is the interface between the outside and our inner universe, responding immediately to stimulus and sensations. Recognising this within us allows us to approach a person with respect and not with intent to ‘fix’ or ‘heal’. A preset agenda will bypass the subtle messages transmitting through skin. The situation that arises from this is a manipulative push towards a determined outcome and a resistance response, felt as tension. This sets up a cycle of push/shove between client and therapist with the therapist being the ultimate loser as they expend precious energy trying to change that, which resists change. Mechanical palpation and manipulative techniques in themselves can’t provide the needed respect and awareness of another’s situation to restore dynamic function. The ability as a massage body worker to tune in to another’s experience can only be realised through compassionate exploration of one’s own humanity,

finding answers and solutions within the intelligence of our own body. The more we know of ourselves the more open we are to recognising the language of others’ needs. The deeper we delve into ourselves the broader our perspective becomes, increasing our flexibility for situational resolution. In my personal experience it’s not enough to just massage someone and get paid, I need to get something deeper and more profound and this I’ve been able to do by approaching every massage bodywork as an opportunity to increase my nervous system coherency, open to the subtle messages transmitted from the being under my hands, moving to the rhythm of their primal choreography, creating space for them to spiral out of tension patterns and awaken memories of effortless fluid motion. GAYLYN AITKEN is owner of Kahuna Mist Massage and Movement. She offers Masterclasses for professional bodyworkers drawn from twenty years massage bodywork experience and her training with Abraham Kawai’i, Kahuna. kahunamist.com

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 5:21:11 PM

8 tips to help your dog chase away those winter blues WORDS BETH BRUNTON

WITH ALL THESE COLD MORNINGS YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED YOUR DOG IS HAVING AS MUCH TROUBLE GETTING OUT OF BED AS YOU! AS WE ARE THE PROVIDERS FOR OUR ANIMALS, WE NEED TO BE MINDFUL THAT THEY HAVE ALL THEY NEED TO GET THROUGH THE COOLER MONTHS IN COMFORT. 1. Get moving – Most of us are less active through winter and so are our dogs. Regular daily exercise is important for keeping your dog fit and for releasing endorphins that keep your dog’s tail wagging. Rather than taking an extra class at the gym, try taking a nice walk with your furry friend instead. 2. My aching bones – Many dogs, particularly elderly ones or those suffering from joint or muscle disorders, find winter a painful time. By looking out for any increased stiffness in your dog you can take steps to relieve its pain and make the cold nights far more bearable. 3. Don’t share your pudding – As your dog warms your feet while you tuck into some nice pudding, resist the

temptation to share it with your best friend. Your dog doesn’t need extra fat for winter and if it is being less active, it may actually need less. 4. Let’s get physical – Physical therapies such as massage offer natural pain relief and help relieve stiffness brought on by the cold. Whether it be a nightly rub down at home or a professional treatment these therapies can greatly ease aches and pains. 5. Food as medicine –There are many things that you will find in your pantry that can boost your dog’s health. Add some turmeric, flaxseed oil, sweet potato, carrots or blueberries to your dog’s diet or try some super foods such as chia seeds, coconut oil or wheatgrass. 6. Heaven scent – Essential oils can be a powerful tool for both emotional and physical issues in dogs. Try diffusing oils or add to massage oils: lavender (analgesic, calming) peppermint (antiinflammatory, anti-viral), eucalyptus (ant-viral, antifungal, fleas) or ginger (energising, aids nausea, digestive issues). 7. Doggy fashion – Just because dogs have fur coats doesn’t mean they don’t need protection from the elements.

Complete “Equine Therapy & Rehabilitation” service to horse owners of the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Brisbane and surrounding areas

Outdoor kennels need to provide shelter from the rain, sun and those cold westerly winds. Your dog needs a warm soft bed, just like you. Dog jackets and coats come in all shapes and sizes now so you’re sure to find one even the toughest dog would be happy to wear! 8. Soak up some negative ions – There’s no better way to warm up with your pooch then to take a nice long walk on the beach. Vitamin D is essential for canine physical and mental health and a walk in the sunshine by the ocean always leaves everyone’s tails wagging. BETH BRUNTON runs Dogma, a canine natural therapies business on the Sunshine Coast. Visit holisticanimalnetwork.com

Bring out the Angel in your dog!

PHONE 5494 9924 or 0438 284 948

www.jophelpsequinetherapy.com

Kawana Waters Veterinary Surgery

‘P ut their paws in good hands’

We aim to help with long term healing and cure using using Homeopathy, Herbal Medicines and Acupuncture Wurtulla Shopping Village Nicklin Way, Wurtulla QLD 4575

Phone (07) 5493 1144

www.kawanawatersveterinarysurgery.com.au

Any dog, any age, any problem, any time, and in your home. Once only fee with ongoing free support for your dog’s whole life. Written guarantee. Natural techniques, no harsh methods. Obedience and behavioural issues, puppy training. Since 1989.

RESULTS IN ONE LESSON! W h o

y a

g o n n a

SIMPLE, DIRECT c a l l ®

BARK BUSTERS HOME DOG TRAINING 1800 067 710

www.barkbusters.com.au Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

41.indd 1

7/17/2013 9:12:12 AM

Dog Training vs Communication WORDS FAITH WILD

he old days of standing in a paddock and teaching your dog to heel are over. Dogs are our friends, our companions – someone to have fun with, share walks with and someone to laugh with. Sometimes we need each other to heal – physically or mentally. We don’t need to ‘dominate’ our friend but we do need to communicate with them effectively so we have a happy harmonious relationship. New methods of ‘dog training’ don’t involve yelling SIT and using electric shock to get your message across. Imagine if you could just use one word and your dog immediately reacted – in a positive way. Problems can be sorted out quickly and easily if you just know how. It doesn’t need to be complicated, expensive, or take lots of time to get your communication sorted out. At Bark Busters Home Dog Training we come to you – where you are relaxed and your dog is behaving ‘normally’. We ask what your needs are with your dog and we show you exactly how to achieve the desired results. It’s not about training your dog – it’s about teaching YOU how to communicate; to correct any ‘naughtiness’ in your pet so they can walk on a nice relaxed lead; come when

you call them; greet guests to your home calmly; not bite anyone or anything and just be easy to get along with. When you understand how your dog thinks and know what he/she is saying to you through body language, it all becomes apparent why he/she might not listen to you. Most people get confused or let their dogs train them. For example, Muffin the dog is barking at the birds in the yard – you call her back and put her inside because you don’t want to disturb the neighbours. Great – she just trained you to let her in when she barks. Dogs do what works: that pesky old post man is back again… she races down to chase him off her territory – after all, she chased him off yesterday and he is back again and she has to do it all over again. It doesn’t matter how old or how young – all dogs respond to our specialised method of communication. Bark Busters has been established since 1989. We are the largest and most trusted dog training company in the world. We offer you a lifetime support guarantee. If you should experience any problems after one session, we return free of charge. We make it easy, fun and get results! barkbusters.com.au

Natural Vet on the Sunshine Coast • All the diagnostic and surgical facilities of a normal vet clinic • Emergency 24-hour service • Herbs, acupuncture and natural diets • Monthly health plan – unlimited consults, preventative meds posted to you – from $21 cat; $50 dog

Phone 5447 7877 • 0435 565 908 (24hrs) 42 Maple Street COOROY Qld 4563

www.maplestreetvet.com.au

42.indd 1

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 9:12:59 AM

What is an Equine Therapist? And why do horses need therapists?

ueenland based animal healer, Jo Phelps works in a very unique way with horses. Having studied with Equinology, she is a local certified Equinology Equine Body worker (EEBW). Using her anatomy knowledge she massages the horse from head to toe, combining a variety of modalities using her hands to feel and reading the response given. Particular attention is given to the muscle insertions and origins, bellies, stress and nerve points and posture and balance compared side to side. From observation one gets the idea that by stimulating the body and the blood flow, the circulation improves and hence the tissue is able to receive the nutrition it requires as well as flush out the toxins. Also if there are muscles in a contracted state not switched off, they are unable to receive the blood flow they require and will waste. In turn this will cause compensatory issues.

However it is clear that there is far more going on here. Unexplainable to an extent but the energy, feel and understanding between the horse and therapist is electric. It is as if the two are one. There is a lot of chewing and yawning going on and after the session if the horse was any more relaxed he would have been on the ground snoring! Then there is the science! Jo has studied with veterinarian Dr Jim Stenhouse and is a certified Equine Thermograher. Thermal imaging allows us to see under the skin and is one of the best noninvasive tools at our disposal to see in real time activity in muscle, tendon and ligaments. The FlirE60 camera Jo uses detects electromagnetic radiation emitted and represents it on a colour palette display. The camera detects temperature differences to 0.5 degree whereas as humans we can only detect variances

of 2 degrees therefore before there are signs of lameness or inflammation we know of an impending problem. Quite often with horses and humans alike in order to protect a sore leg we adapt a new way of movement and in doing so put strain on the hips, back or neck and voila yet another sore spot which over time can progress to be worse than the initial injury. Now this situation really enhances the potential of thermal imaging. The whole horse can be imaged and often an injury in the hind end transfers to the forelegs. Following this procedure has pinpointed issues which have previously gone undetected as we tend to focus on only one front leg for example when perhaps it was the hamstrings of the opposite hind leg. Also areas with less circulation due to lack of blood flow or possible nerve damage show up too. For more info contact JO PHELPS at jophelpsequinetherapy.com

WEEKEND COURSES ON PET THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE with Dr Elaine Cebuliak Dr Kathy Cornack Physiotherapist Chris Porta & Vet Tech Ashleigh Atfield

Introduction to Animal Remedial Massage: 17/18 AUGUST Advanced Remedial Massage: 7/8 SEPTEMBER

Location: Furry Kids @ Play Morningside, Brisbane

See our website for more info

PAWs Nurse

(Available for Pensioners of Animal Wellness) Vet Nurse comes to you for only $25

Pensioner Discount

Ph: 3324 2291

Greenslopes Shopping Centre Shop B6, 700 Logan Road (next to Queensland Transport)

www.animalwellness.com.au

20% off services

Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

43.indd 1

7/17/2013 9:13:51 AM

What’s under the surface? WORDS MARY-LOU STEPHENS

he other morning I had a vision of the reality of life. It wasn’t profound. It was prosaic. Ordinary but delicious. The vision was of a cake. In this vision I saw a big round cake with icing on the top and one of those decorative cake wrappers around the circumference. I had to do an internet search to find out what those paper wrappers are called. They’re called cake frills. Even though most of them aren’t frilly. In my vision I saw that the life we know and experience is the same as that cake frill. Thin and inedible. It might look pretty but to eat the cake you have to take off that cake frill and discard it. The real deal, the delicious, dense and deep stuff, is the cake. But we don’t see it, we don’t experience it, because all we see is the cake frill and we think that’s all there is. It’s an unsatisfying way to be and live, convinced that a tasteless piece of pretty paper is the sum total of our existence. But we all agree that it’s all there is to life and that the prettier the cake frill the better our lives are. If anyone dare mention that perhaps this piece of paper is just a wrapping and nothing more, that the real experience is underneath and that this real experience is huge and deep and delicious beyond description, then they are derided. Scoffed at for being mad, deluded, odd, poor, ugly and probably frigid to boot. How dare anyone question the

validity of our cake frills! I realise also that this is how I judge most people. I see their external wrappings and all my thoughts are clouded by that wrapping. The car they drive, the house they live in, the way they look, their teeth, their hair, their skin. Their cake frill. I get distracted by it because this is all I’ve been taught to see. The words we say are cake frills as well. We all want to impress, entertain, engage and prove our worth by our words. Cake frills for the ears. We take people at surface value, often too afraid to see or hear beyond that paper wrapping. Anything more is dangerous. Even if we realise that the true reality is beyond the cake frill, even if we sense that the real stuff of life is exquisitely delicious, the thought of removing that wrapping and discarding it is terrifying. We will never be able to go back. Once the cake frill is gone we will never fit in to this world again. We will be lonely. Outcast. Fear is the thing we use to keep ourselves from having the cake. It is the thing that keeps us believing the cake frill is all there is. And so we live in the narrowest of realities. A sliver of paper just a breath away from heaven. MARY-LOU STEPHENS’ memoir Sex, Drugs and Meditation is available through Pan Macmillan. maryloustephens.com.au

Home and Health Feng Shui Assessments with RICHARD GILES Feng Shui Practitioner, Geomancer and Astrologer • Have your home assessed • Check your ofﬁce environment • Find the negative Earth Energies affecting your property • Explore Richard’s new book – ‘Your Personal Guide to Feng Shui’

Contact: Richard on 5435 0158 Email: ricgiles@powerup.com.au Web: www.richardgiles.info

DREADING ‘COLD AND FLU’ SEASON? FEELING RUN DOWN? Would you like to feel happy, healthy, and a lot less stressed this Winter Season? Then Mystical Essence Can Help! We are a TRULY holistic practice, focusing on the entire being – Mind, Body and Spirit!

www.mysticalessence.com.au

Contact: Theresa Pedersen on 0402 097 271 to discuss your health requirements, and organise your first appointment

Private Health Fund rebates apply to some of our therapies

44.indd 1

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/17/2013 9:14:41 AM

Home is Where the Heart Is Jupiter into Cancer WORDS RICHARD GILES

lanet Jupiter is the big one – in fact it’s the biggest in our solar system and is located in the middle part of our system just before ringed Saturn. It’s often visible in the night sky with its four visible moons circling it – they can be seen in any decent telescope when you focus on Jupiter. What’s its purpose and meaning in your astrology chart – Jupiter tells you where you are to be large and expansive. It rules the improvement side of your life, higher education and your bigger picture of life. It can take many forms such as overseas travel, exploration of other cultures, higher education, religious studies and outdoor or athletic activities, and even horse riding. The move into Cancer expands into a whole new area of spiritual growth for humanity. Back on June 24th, following the Winter Solstice, Jupiter moved into Cancer initiating a year where

humanity’s path is centred on bringing in new expressions of family, home, belonging, loyalty and responsible nurturing. It spends about twelve months in a sign. Cancer is the zodiac sign that honours the past and our true roots. The sign Cancer reminds us to be grateful for and honour all the types of support we receive. Acknowledging the support you get from others – family, friends and children, is so important. The next twelve months is a good time to begin reaching out to your neighbours, or within your own group of friends to develop stronger threads of connection and support. What Cancer understands about creating healthy community is that it’s best when we start small and intimate, and grow from there. Some of the most enlivening ways can be the small projects of connecting to the earth where you get your hands dirty. Say for example,

building a community garden, learning a new way of composting, mulching or rainwater harvesting. It’s time to recognise the Earth as our home, create a new Earth family by expanding our global community to encompass all races and colours. Open out to opportunities like Facebook for example, where you can share positive projects around the world. This period we are now in has great changes – in times of great change it’s often easy to just shut down emotionally because of all the dramatic things going on in the world, and to forget how much we need one another. Jupiter supports us in opening up enthusiastically to new ways of expanding the world and our regional groups until mid next year. Use it with foresight. RICHARD GILES is an astrologer and Feng Shui consultant. If you would like a picture of Jupiter today in your chart contact him by email: ricgiles@powerup.com.au

Mobile: 0408 517 796

Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

45.indd 1

7/17/2013 9:16:02 AM

Holistic Classifieds SPIRITUAL AZURE MYSTIQUE!

Holistic Modalities: Massage, Shamanic Healers, Inner Child Therapy, Reflexology, Readings, Holistic Chiropractor, Egyptian Oil Healer/ Reader, Meditation Classes, Guest Speaker Evenings, Alternative Lending Library. Holistic, Natural and Spiritual Products: Crystals, Oils, CDs, Clothing, Jewellery.

Phone: 08 9529 2888 Email: azuremystique@westnet.net.au 9A Rockingham Beach Road, Rockingham, WA

THE CELTIC MYSTIC

Experience wellness and guidance from Celticai Studio face to face, or by skype/phone. • Specialised palmistry readings • Access Bars® • Herbalife nutritional products • Workshops and e-courses Tune in to Reflect Radio – 77,000 listeners and growing!

Phone: 5496 6249 celticai.com.au Like us on Facebook

RELATIONSHIP/SEXUALITY COACHING AND HEARTFELT HOLISTIC HEALING

For the mind, body and soul with Trish Bebrouth. Private Sessions can include: Talk therapy, tantric body de-armouring, energetic healing, bodywork, past life regression therapy and psychic insight…experience the love you’ve always wanted.

Phone: 0450 624 948 trish@awakeningwithin.org.au facebook.com/EnlightenedLoving

HEALTH & WELLBEING

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

EVEN TS – What’ s on! AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

Voice of the goddess A singing group for women Experience the gift of women singing together in delight-full harmony in these beautiful singing sessions designed especially for women. Wednesday evenings 7pm-8.30pm Maroochydore – new members welcome

Call Emma Creed for more information Phone: 0438 619 518 All women welcome!

HEAVENLY MASSAGE AND NATURAL THERAPIES

HOT STONE MASSAGE SPECIAL: Deluxe Intuitive Massage mmm.. from $20pp. (Ladies, Couples, Pamper Parties – Buderim + Mobile Available)

Angie Dand 0419 977969 heavenlytouch.com.au

46.indd 1

Tuesday 20th August 12.30-2pm Jeannine Stephens – Feng Shui Power Your home’s vibrational Qi – Does it match who you are? Coolum Beach Surf Club – All Welcome – Bookings Please $10pp

facebook.com/HigherVisionsAustralia highervisions.com.au Laura Di Mambro 0400 673 563

INNER COMMUNICATION WORKSHOPS INTUITION PLUS

10th August – Reiki Level 1 Workshop

Phone: 0417 643 435 Facebook & spiritualhealingsunshinecoast.com

EMM-TECH SHORT COURSE – EASY MUSCLE MANAGEMENT

10th August – Maleny Fun, Fast & Fantastic! Like to learn a simple, easy muscle release technique to benefit you and your family? No experience needed! 8-hour course, DVD & Manual Qualified Tutor, Professional experience

Find out more – Phone: 0400 722 786 thestillpoint.com.au/emmett-technique rossemmett.com.au

HARMONY AT HOME – PARENTING WITH EASE

12th August – Conscious Classes with Jules O’Neill

Phone: 0449 220 855 bodyconsciousness.com.au

OPENING DOORS TO YOUR HEART

24th & 25th August 2013 with Jean Sheehan

DIVA VOCI

HIGHER VISIONS

Phone: 5641 4009 AbsoluteEmpowerment.com

Why not empower yourself and learn skills for life! Thursday 15th August, Sunday 22nd September Sunshine Coast (upcoming other areas)

Angie Dand 0419 977 969 heavenlytouch.com.au

CONSCIOUS CLASSES

Monday 9th September – with Jules O’Neill Creating connections that support YOU – People YOU receive from...

Phone: 0449 220 855 bodyconsciousness.com.au

INTUITION PLUS

12th September – Colours in Your Soul Workshop 25th September – Children’s Crystal /Energy Workshop

Phone: 0417 643 435 Facebook & spiritualhealingsunshinecoast.com

OCTOBER INTUITION PLUS

20th October – Pendulum Workshop

Phone: 0417 643 435 spiritualhealingsunshinecoast.com

CAN’T FIND A COPY OF HOLISTIC BLISS? Why not subscribe for just $33 you will receive a 12-month subscription (11 editions) and a copy will be posted to you!!! Check out our new website (webinars coming soon) at

www.holisticblissmagazine.com

| AUGUST 2013 | Holistic Bliss

7/20/2013 7:25:11 AM

Holistic Bliss Directory KNOW THYSELF AS SOUL

Creating the perfect impression

For all your printing requirements Telephone 07 3865 4433 www.printworks.net.au

Sant Mat is a practical spiritual path based on meditation, ethical living, service to others & love for all creation. Entry is via a preparation program. There is no charge at any stage. For more information... 1800 462 193 or visit www.santmat.net.au Know Thyself As Soul Foundation is a not for profit association incorporated in NSW.

Wellness Clinic

Counselling and Natural Therapies • Psychology, Hypnosis and NLP • Organic Skin and Body Therapy • Reiki and Remedial Massage • Body Consciousness • Naturopathy and Nutrition 16/247 David Low Way, Peregian Beach Phone today for an appointment

07 5471 2201 • www.circlewellness.com.au

INSALTS

Are you a sassy entrepreneur?

MASSAGE BEAUTY THERAPY HIMALAYAN SALTS

Intuitive design and print services for your logo, website, business cards, flyers, banners, signage & facebook pages... just to name a few!

Call: 0413 374 634

• Psychic Medium • Angelic Reiki • Beauty and Massage • Salt Lamps • Crystals and Giftware

jeanne@sassybranding.com www.sassybranding.com

Shop 2/14 Beerburrum St, Dicky Beach

Phone 0449 792 690

Health Concepts FOR YOUR TOTAL WELLBEING

• Remedial Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Oncology Massage • Pregnancy Massage • Sports Injury Massage • Lymphatic Drainage • Acupuncture • Acupressure • Kinesiology • Holographic Kinetics • Hypnotherapy • Counselling • TCM / Cupping • Reﬂexology • Jaw R.E.S.E.T • Bowen Therapy • I-Detox Foot Bath • Ear Candling HEALTH FUND REBATES AVAILABLE

5/29 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture

PHONE 5499 0388

Reflexology In Caloundra

with Courtney

Real Feelings… Liberating… Naturally Empowering…

Courtney Alexander Crook R.A.oA., A.A.M.T., B.A.A. Diploma of Reflexology Reiki Master

Mobile: 0401 512 466 Phone: (07) 54 919 507

Initial Session

EVERY SUNDAY MORNING AT THE BULCOCK ST, CALOUNDRA MARKETS “SOAP OPERA (NATURAL SOAPS) AND REFLEXOLOGY” e: oceanview88@bigpond.com Rebates may apply

$99 Save $51

What if you could have vibrant relationships, feel your body respond without judgements, re-define your sexuality and enjoy natural creativity flowing in your daily experiences? The journey unfolds…

PHILIP MILLROY Relationship/Sexuality Coach & Educator Sunshine Coast/Brisbane

0419 171 664 • www.realfeelings.net

Holistic Bliss | AUGUST 2013 |

47.indd 1

7/19/2013 8:04:23 AM

48.indd 1

7/19/2013 10:53:23 AM