Issue 22 - Vol 1

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We have two areas we are featuring in this issue.  The first, Indigenous Healing, brings up a few issues for us in firstly the life story of Archie Roach – one of Australia’s most favoured and well-respected Aboriginal musicians, then we look at a community in the Northern Territory that is successfully managing it’s health without too much government assistance, we publish a pertinent poem by Herb Wharton entitled ‘Boat People’, and we bring you an Aboriginal model for survival on our planet by Tex Skulthorpe and Karl-Erik Sveiby. Kakkib li’Dthia Warrawee’a also describes the role of Aboriginal Medicine men and women. In our second feature on Yoga – we investigate Exercise for the Body, Therapy for the Mind, or Nourishment for the Spirit?, Yoga Therapy for calming the mind and reducing anxiety, and reveal the results of a survey conducted on over 3,000 yoga practitioners and teachers throughout Australia.

Issue 21 - Vol 4

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In this issue we focus on the Sea, Soul & Surf. World class surfer Beau Young tells us that it is the meditative part of surfing he finds most attractive. Beau has now quit competitive surfing to pursue his new love – music. We look at the new superfoods -freshwater and marine phytoplankton, and the healing properties of seawater. Captain Paul Watson – Founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (established to protect marine wildlife) and Co-founder of Greenpeace, questions which is the more intelligent species – humans or whales? And Peter Cuming from Sustainable Futures Australia has penned a superlative article about the Spirit of Surfing.

Issue 20 - Vol 3

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Our featured article in this issue is on the proposed Trans Tasman Harmonisation. On 10 December 2003, the Australian and NZ governments signed an agreement to establish a joint regulatory scheme to regulate medicines (including natural health and wellness products) which will come into force on the passage of legislation and ratification of the treaty. Since going to print with this article we have received notice that this particular proposal was not successfully passed through the NZ government. However there will be further applications in the future which we will continue to cover in The Art of Healing magazine.

Issue 19 - Vol 2

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Our feature in this on Sleep looks at why so many Australians are suffering from sleep deprivation. We take a close look at sleep apnoea and insomnia, the hormone melatonin, different types of mattresses, and energy imprinting. Other featured articles include Neurolinguistic Kinesiology, Building Community using Aboriginal Law, and Gaia’s fever which looks at the woes of our planet Earth. ‘Getting Real About Your Body’ discusses the unnecessary emphasis we seem to be giving to our physical bodies, ‘Life Without Aggression’ describes how we might deal with anger and aggression from a Tibetan perspective and ‘If A Tree Falls’ by Wayne Sorrell, is a heartfelt story about our precious trees. Anita asks ‘Who is the real face behind the mask?’, we look at Wolfberries and our herb this issue is Passionflower..

Issue 18 - Autumn 2007

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Our focus in this issue is on Breast Cancer. With Australian identities Kylie Minogue and Belinda Emmett both diagnosed with Breast Cancer during 2006, we have taken the opportunity of looking at some options to mainstream treatments. ‘The love of my life’ challenges us to look at our relationships – with self and others, we look at ‘Diet and Desire’ from the Tibetan perspective, and we feature The Alexander Technique. The drug we analyse from a TCM perspective is magic mushrooms, we look at Hakomi Therapy - a body-centred psychotherapy that draws on a range..

Issue 17 - Summer 2006

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In this issue we highlight some natural ways you can improve your health by incorporating Probiotics and Prebiotics into your diet, adding demulcents and carminative herbal remedies to your cooking, keeping free of stress, eating good food combinations, and incorporating regular meditation into your daily routine. Dr Robin Youngson, begins the first of a 2-part article about bringing kindness and compassion back into the hospital system. The Jealousy, Envy, Rage Spiral takes a close look at these emotions, and ‘In Our Element’ applies the ancient Tibetan philosophy to understanding our elemental makeup. Feature articles include an excerpt from The Garden by Robin Clarke, a very special insight from our very special Aboriginal elder Kakkib li’Dthia Warrawee’a on THE DREAMTIME,  an analysis of Ecstasy from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, and a feature article on Dru Yoga. New regular contributions beginning in this issue are from Ken McLeod who will be reviewing important documentary movies – featuring ‘Stolen Childhoods’ in this issue, and Rob Loboscoe educates us on how Chinese Medicine can help us with weight loss.

Issue 16 - Spring 2006

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Our feature article in this issue is an interview with Professor Kerryn Phelps (ex-Australian Medical Association President) who comments on who is driving the change to integrated medicine and whether current ‘evidence-based’ testing techniques can be applied to all treatment modalities. Other important articles include ‘Sing Yourself Well’, an article on Holistic Pulsing, and ‘Who Heals Whom’ which looks at the delicate relationship that exists between the practitioner and client, and asks what is more important – the modality or the practitioner? Our herb is Sweet Wormwood, we analyse Heroin from a TCM perspective, our Bushtucker is Warrigal Greens, and our Nutritious Alternative showcases Gluten-free Besan.

Issue 15 - Winter 2006

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The feature in this issue is Psych Therapies. Articles within this feature include Positive Psychology, Gestalt Therapy, Emotional Release Therapy and psychotherapy treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal psychotherapy, and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. Also find out why Kriya yoga has been called ‘the Science of Self-Realisation’. Our herb in this issue is Echinacea, Bushtucker is Mountain Pepper, and our crystal is Amber.

Issue 14 - Autumn 2006

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Featured articles include Manasa yoga (a yoga discipline developed specifically for the older agegroup and physically impaired), Pilates, and Digestion. Our emotional healing article asks ‘Where is the Life we have lost in the living’, and the drug analysed from a TCM perspective is Marijuana. Additional articles include Massage in Hospitals, a Summary of the 27th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses in 2006, an overview of the growth of the organics industry, Kahuna Bodywork (which has just been accredited in Australia), and how Ayurvedic doshas assist with calming menopausal symptoms. Nutritious Alternatives features Buckwheat as an alternative to wheat, and our Bushtucker is the Bunya Nut.


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Issue 13 - Summer 2005

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In this issue our feature is on ‘The Effects of the Sun – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’. Although the ‘Slip, Slop, Slap” campaign has done wonders in raising awareness of the skin cancer issue in Australia, this feature brings more attention to this issue including prevention strategies and how to protect children. Our Meditation article should not be missed for useful tips on how to meditate, staying with the breath, and having no expectations! Our first article by Jost Sauer, a self-confessed ex-drug addict of more than 10 years, looks at the burgeoning drug culture, the New Age, and the link between the two. We also look at the sensitive patient from a homoeopathic perspective, and Bach Flower remedies in detail.

Issue 12 - Spring 2005

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Our feature in this issue is Health Funds, and we take a close look at health funds in Australia that incorporate cover for alternative therapies in their portfolios. These articles will certainly help you to work out what is right for you, what to look out for, and how to work out the ‘per service’ benefit vs. the annual limits. Also featured is an article on Reverse Therapy, particularly helpful for sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgia Encephalomyelitis and Fibromyalgia. Other articles include Tissue Salts, Kundalini dance and The Secret Language of your Inner Self. Our herb is Brahmi, our Bushtucker is the Native Tamarind, our Nutritious Alternative is Quinoa – the Ancient Grain of the Incas, and and our crystal is the beautiful Larimar.

Issue 11 - Winter 2005

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In this issue our feature is on Massage and includes articles on massage with cancer patients, Lymphatic drainage massage, and an update on the rules and regulations in Australia for massage therapists by Tricia Hughes (CEO, AAMT). An interview with the Space Cowboy looks at the Power of the Mind, and reveals what we all may learn from understanding and utilising our intuition. The Space Cowboy also talks about the power of suggestion, and psychological and perceptual manipulations he uses to achieve desired affects such as bending spoons, guessing numbers and pictures in the minds of members of his audience, and sword-swallowing! We also have highlights from the recent Ageing and Longevity Conference held in Brisbane which includes an excerpt from a presentation given by David Suzuki. At his opening address, the convenor of this conference John Weller said “now, more than ever, there is a critical need for the development of appropriate policies so that ageing is seen as a resource and not as an isolating.

Issue 10 - Autumn 2005

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Our feature in this issue, Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities gives you a very informed and diverse view of this condition which is now suffered by so many.  Our special articles include Hypnotherapy by Bruni Brewin (President, Australian Hyphotherapists Association) and Esogetic Medicine, which was developed by German naturopath Peter Mandel, and combines Kirlian photography (Energy Emission Analysis) with acu-light therapy (Esogetic Colourpuncture). Linda McClure from Hellerwork writes us a very informative article about structural and postural integration in our new segment on Back Pain. Another new segment – Bringing the community together – buying local, eating organic, showcases two Byron Bay businesses, Regenesis and Green Garage who are both working hard toward establishing a sustainable model for growing and producing local produce. Gerard Jordan Shea presents his own view of Reiki and discusses some of the controversy surrounding the lineage of this popular therapy. Erika Brincat, our International Guest Writer from Malta teaches us how we can use essential oils and their natural scents and sensitivity to each individual’s need to overcome addictions. We also showcase the herb Golden Seal, our Bushtucker is the Lilli Pilli, and our crystal is Peridot.