Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 60 i The Art of Healing

And a youth said Speak to us of Friendship. And he answered saying: Your friend is your needs answered. He is your field which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving. And he is your board and your fireside. For you come to him with your unger, and you seek him for peace. When your friend speaks his mind you fear not the “nay” in your own mind, nor do you withhold the “ay.” And when he is silent your heart ceases not to listen to his heart; For without words in friendship, all thoughts, all desires, all expectations are born and shared with joy that is unacclaimed. When you part from your friend you grieve not; For that which you love most in him may be clearer in…

We might usefully add to our diagnostic and management repertoire; Ecosystem Health Disorders (EHD). Many of us are living longer and leading healthier lives than we could have imagined in previous generations. However many more are not. As the global population increases, the numbers of impoverished and hungry rise disproportionately, and the ecosystems on which we depend are lost or are becoming dysfunctional with asymptotic speed. This trend is unsustainable. There must be greater compatibility between us and our environment. The growth that we so espouse cannot come at an ever greater environmental cost. One reason we have not personally and collectively grappled with this menacing trajectory is that we have not understood how ecological we are, says Professor Mark Wahlqvist. “ We are intimately connected to our locality through…

A peak industry body that aims to develop best practice and standards for producing, supplying and distributing medical cannabis products has been established in Melbourne. Whilst the cultivation and production of medical cannabis has been given the green light in Australia, the industry is still navigating regulations around cultivation licensing and patient access. The Medical Cannabis Council will be the unifying voice for the industry to engage with governments and the community on all matters concerning medical cannabis. Its board comprises industry leaders and medical experts who have long advocated for the regulated access to medical cannabis products. Carol Ireland, the CEO of Epilepsy Action Australia and a board member on the Council says she is delighted to be involved in the council. “Medical cannabis research continues … early indicators…

There is not one culture on Earth that does not have a long tradition of dance. This suggests that dancing, the act of moving in time to music, is central to the experience of being human. It is such a key form of cultural expression that it has been called the ‘universal language.’ Every culture in the world has a customary style of dance that communicates aspects of the group’s identity, creativity, rituals, history and meaning. In fact, it has even been suggested that a person could learn as much, if not more, about another culture through participating in their dance as they could reading an anthropological paper. A recent study led by researcher Bronwyn Tarr from Oxford University produced further evidence which demonstrates that dancing plays a role in…

Although these herbs are safe and effective in both sexes, it’s men who will likely see the biggest benefit. They’re a bit more exotic than some other ingredients we’ve used so far, but I think you’ll find it’s well worth your time to hunt them down. YOU WILL NEED 25 g dried damiana leaves 25 g dried Korean ginseng Peel of one orange 200 millilitres vodka 300 millilitres cherry concentrate HOW TO Step 1 Grind the damiana and ginseng into a powder with a mortar and pestle, or a coffee or spice grinder. Combine the two in a large, sterile jar. Step 2 Add the orange peel and cover with the vodka. Step 3 Leave for five to seven days in a dark place, giving the jar a shake each…

Every week 1000 more Australians are diagnosed with dementia and the numbers continue to escalate in line with our ageing population. There are currently 245,000 Australians living with dementia and it’s estimated that there will be over 1.13 million by 2050. The Long Goodbye follows the journeys of three families living with dementia, as they struggle to maintain the identity and dignity of those they love. Each family is at a different stage of the condition so they each offer a unique perspective. Michael, a criminal barrister with four teenage children was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 49. Three years on and still in the early stages of his condition, Michael retains insight and articulately shares his thoughts and feelings about the disease. Although adamant…

Thank you to all the writers and people we interviewed for their time and contributions to this magazine, including the following: • Frank Joseph • Ingrid Button • James and Kirsty Greenfields • Jessica Hobson and Jill Danks • Steve Taylor Thank you to the following photographers and artists for their time and contributions to this magazine: • Gaily Russell • Michael Philp • Diana Domonkos for photos on pages 29, 30 Thank you to the following organisations for their time and contributions to this magazine: • Ronin Films • The Yoga Foundation • Resilient Leaders Foundation • Magabala Books • Quikmark Media • Brendan Fredericks PR DISCLAIMER: All material provided in this magazine should be used as a guide only. Information provided should not be construed or used as…

When conventional cancer medicine fails to produce positive outcomes, a humble little seed comes to the rescue.  A recent study published in the International Journal of Oncology illustrates an important shift occurring in medical research today, namely, a growing recognition that conventional treatments like chemotherapy, taken alone, are failing to produce positive results and that the use of natural substances may be an indispensable way to improve outcomes. In the study entitled; Combining doxorubicin with a phenolic extract from flaxseed oil: Evaluation of the effect on two breast cancer cell lines, Italian researchers sought to evaluate the possible synergistic role of an extract of flaxseed in combination with the conventional chemo-drug doxorubicin in a number of breast cancer cell lines. They also noted that a commonly used cancer drug known as…

Cupping therapy is an ancient practice that is now considered part of the complementary and alternative (CAM) medicine category, along with acupuncture and aromatherapy. During a cupping therapy session, a massage or acupuncture therapist applies suction cups to various areas of the body. The cup may be made of bamboo, plastic, or glass; traditionally, horns and shells have also been used. While the cup is in place, suction stimulates blood flow and even causes blood to leak into the skin and produce a hickey-like red or purple bruise. Reported benefits include joint and muscle pain relief, increased blood flow, and reduced inflammation. Although the practice rose to mainstream, international attention during the 2016 Summer Olympics, when athletes were spotted sporting large circular bruises on their arms, backs, and legs, the…

But the Danish police officers took a different approach: They made it clear to citizens of Denmark who had travelled to Syria that they were welcome to come home, and that when they did, they would receive help with going back to school, finding an apartment, meeting with a psychiatrist or a mentor, or whatever they needed to fully integrate back into society. One day in 2012, a group of policemen in a Danish town were sitting around in the office when an unusual call came in. This town, called Aarhus, is a clean, orderly place with very little crime. So what the callers were saying really held the cops’ attention. They were parents, and they were “just hysterical,” recalled Thorleif Link, one of the officers. Their son was missing.…

In some contemporary spiritual teachings, there is a belief that the self is illusory. To become enlightened, or ‘realised’ means to let go of the illusion of being someone. When this happens, our sense of personal identity disappears. There’s no longer a doer who performs actions; actions are just performed through us. There’s no longer an “I” who experiences things; experience just flows through us. According to these teachings, all of our problems stem from our sense of being someone, so when we let go of this idea, then our problems cease as well. In this article, Steve Taylor discusses this concept. In my view, these teachings are based on a misunderstanding. One metaphor sometimes used to describe spiritual awakening is that of the wave and the ocean. In our normal unawakened…

Risking Our Kids Risking Our Kids is a 52 minute documentary that has two points of focus: one is a very articulate Professor Fiona Stanley who has been a lifelong advocate for the wellbeing of children. The other is Australia’s attitude to children. In Risking Our Kids Fiona puts forward a powerful argument for the need to protect the future of our kids, a spark ignited when as a young medical intern she was unable to improve the health of a young Aboriginal boy because of the environment he lived in. His death set her on a blazing path to champion the lives of Australia’s children. She has since dedicated her life to providing us with sophisticated scientific tools for change. Forty years later her news is not good however.…

“We hold expectations and other points-of-view about how life, and how we should be. When those expectations aren’t met, we believe it is because we have failed, and then we make ourselves, ‘bad’ or ‘wrong.’ In doing so, we are unable to see the greatness that we are naturally.” According to recent findings from the Black Dog Institute, at least 6 Australians die from suicide every day, with suicide the leading cause of death for young Australians aged 25-44, and the second leading cause of death for those aged 15-24. Dr Dain Heer, an internationally renowned speaker, author and the co-creator of Access Consciousness®, believes broad economic and social reforms are not the key to suicide prevention. Instead he suggests it is about reaching vulnerable individuals on a more personal…

Facility at the Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center shows synchrotron and three treatment rooms, two with fixed beam and a third which uses a massive gantry that can steer and direct the beams to the patient from almost any angle. Earlier this year, leaders from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), experts from Italy and clinicians from NSW met to explore how a full range of particle therapy treatments may be made available to Australians. Particle treatments deliver proton therapy and cutting edge carbon therapy to improve outcomes for patients with previously untreatable cancers. Dr Adi Paterson, CEO of ANSTO, says that discussions such as a Senate Select Committee into low survival rate cancers, and the conversations around carbon ion therapy and other types of particle therapy, offers the…

“What mystery is the sea,” exclaimed Herman Melville, “whose stirrings speak of a hidden soul beneath!” I only understood what the great American meant for the first time two years ago, while visiting the Roatán Institute for Marine Sciences in Honduras. It was located at an otherwise uninhabited islet just off the mainland, where a shallow barrier corralled more than thirty dolphins within some six square acres. The top of the fence stood so low above the water, all but the most arthritic dolphin could easily hop over it. In fact, several have made good their escape in this manner, I was told, only to jump back inside a few days later. As part of their daily routine, all the resident dolphins are herded together and taken out to sea,…

MY CLINIC SEES all kinds of presentations, from allergies to autoimmune conditions. Many of these conditions take months - or sometimes years - to get on top of, but other problems can be tackled quickly, so I always ask one question at the end of my first consultation: “If I can relieve any one complaint for you today, what would it be?” Nine times out of ten, the response is “I’d really just love to have more energy.” Energy is something we all feel we don’t have enough of, and there are loads of reasons for a decrease in vitality. Thankfully, it’s also something that herbal medicine has a lot of answers for. For me, it was chronic fatigue following a particularly nasty bout of glandular fever (affectionately known as…

When I stopped seeking and instead leaned into remembering, everything became so much clearer. From this space, I rediscovered five universal truths that apply to each one of us and underpin our evolutionary process. When applied, these truths will instantly bring you back into alignment with the good-feeling, high vibrational space of love and higher consciousness. 1. YOU ARE THE CREATOR As long as you are breathing, you are creating. Our thoughts are the foundational ingredient in shaping our reality. What reality is being created by your thoughts? Are they creating a life of love, purpose, and joy? Or are they creating a world where you are dissatisfied, frustrated, or in pain? To change your life, you need to take responsibility for your thoughts and actions. When you choose to…

“As a researcher in this area I’ll continue to provide more data and more evidence, but the principles and strategies for effective action are known and the evidence for what will work is available. In the current rhetoric it is the absence of responsibility not the absence of evidence that impedes us now.” The urgent issue is the phenomenon she calls modernity’s paradox … “while standards of living continue to rise in Australia, statistics show that the health and wellbeing of our children is declining or static. The new generation is likely to have a lower life expectancy than their parents.” In 2006 the institute published a major five-year study entitled the Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey (WAACHS.) One hundred Aboriginal researchers took a random sample of more than…