www.chaofbc.ca Fall/ Winter 2011

Newsletter of the Canadian Herbalist’s Association of BC

editor’s messageGREETINGS!

Greetings everyone! Yet another information packed newsletter along and updates from out association! Should you want to contribute to future newsletters, consider forwarding articles or photos for consideration. Healthy Fall!

~ Katolen Yardley Editor

Here are some comments about our new format newsletter from our members:

Just wanted to congratulate you on the newsletter. Probably the best news letter that the CHAofBC . has ever produced! Thank you , thank you. - Gillian Leverkis

Very nice, The newsletter looks great - a really nice job. Thank you! - Paulina Nelega MLT, RH

Fantastic - very nice indeed. thanks so much - Chanchal Cabrera

member info & updatesMEMBERSHIP BENEFITSThe CHA of BC would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the benefits of being a member: Stay informed on topics relevant to our profession Be part of a collective voice for all herbal practitioners at the government level Increase the acceptance of herbal medicine through enhanced public awareness and the cultivation of research in the field of herbal medicine

Become more active in our community, work on committees with other herbal professionals, and raise the awareness of herbal medicine in our society. MEMBERSHIP FEES UPDATESAs of May 1, 2011, professional membership fees (RHT and Herbal Advocate) will increase to $100/year. The one-time administration fee of $40 for new applicants remains the same. Fee increases were inevitable to help cover the costs of website maintenance, mailings, accounting, and CCHA expenses. Our aim is

to provide the best support possible to our members, within our financial capabilities. In an effort to minimize resources (time, mailing costs) sending out reminder notices for overdue memberships, the board of directors of the CHA of BC voted for the following changes regarding overdue memberships:

Effective 2011, the deadline for renewal of Association memberships will be by the AGM (held in June). Invoice will be sent to members prior to this. Please note that members not paid up by, or at, the AGM, will relinquish their Association membership.

The CHA of BC constitution states that only members in good standing (dues current) are eligible to vote at the AGM. Remember, you can still pay your membership dues at the AGM. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for your continued support of the CHA of BC!

CONTENTSeditor’s message 1member info & updates 1association updates 2doctors & patients 3lobelia inflata 4immune support 6book review 9professional advisory committee update 10prifessional insurance 10announcements 11st. john’s wort 12ginkgo biloba 14monosodium glutamate 18obituary 18advertising info 19board of directors 19

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

How about an official NAME for our newsletter? We’re calling for your suggestions!

The “CHA of BC” works just fine... however, a catchy name that’s topical to herbal medicine would be even better! Send us your suggestions!

Some ideas so far include: In The Leaves, and The West Coast Herbal. Our tagline, Newsletter of the CHA of BC, will accompany name.

Email your creative ideas to:rhp@chaofbc.ca

association updates

newsletter info

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2011 AGM The Association would like to thank the board of directors and all members that contribute in anyway making this year’s AGM a success. It was wonderful to see and reconnect with all those that attended. Please visit our Board of Directors page to get acquainted with our new board.

Many thanks to Chanchal Cabrera for the great lecture on “Collaborative Approaches to the Management and Treatment of Cancer”

Membership – We thank all our members who renewed their membership. Congratulations to our two Professional RHT members that participated on the Pledge Ceremony at the AGM: Mary Ann Abbs and Dacrisson Worrel. 

Many thanks to Denise Galbraith for all her work

looking after memberships and the application process.

Brochure / Bookmark Promotional Rack-card –for the past few years we have been working on creating a practical and economical promotional material to raise awareness and promote herbalism, our association, and our herbalist members. We have now completed the design of a rack-card with the help from Jazz Mattu. Our herbalist members will be able to add their contact info on these cards and distribute them to their clients, contacts, friends, or place in public places such as stores, libraries, community centres. 

Herbal Medicine Awareness Week (HMAW) – during the past few years, the CHA of BC has been working in establishing the first week of May as HMAW – a

week dedicated to raise awareness and promote Herbal Medicine in our communities. Special thanks to Jazz Mattu for all his efforts for keeping HMAW alive; and also to everybody else who contributed to this year's HMAW.

Website –   At the 2010 AGM we had decided to enhance the website with services accessed via log-in. We soon realized that the enhancement would add a database (increasing the complexity of its maintenance). In order to avoid this, we decided to automated the system as much as possible. The new website specification (automation and log-in) has been completed. We are now ready to approach website designers for estimates. The association welcomes any of its members to participate in this process.

Many thanks to Julieta Criollo for all her work looking after the website updates, maintenance, and

“A leader is best

when people barely

know he exists,

when his work is

done, his aim

fulfilled; they will

say we did it

ourselves.

~ Lao Tzu

Editor: Katolen YardleyAssistant Editor, Copy Editor, Design & Layout: Katolen YardleyContributors Fall 2010: Celle Rikwerda,

CH Chanchal

Cabrera, MSc, FNIMH, RH, RHT

Robert McCandless, CHT, RHT

Paulina Nelega, MLT, RH, RHT

Klaus Ferlow, HMH

Dr. Holly Fourchalk, Ph.D., DNM®, RHT, HT

Submit your comments, suggestions, and contributions to: rhp@chaofbc.ca

DisclaimerThis newsletter is published by the Canadian Herbalist’s Association of BC for its members. The information, views, and opinions expressed within are strictly those of the individual contributor, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the editor or the CHA of BC. Information provided within is for consumer education only. It is not meant to replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.

While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the editor and the CHA of BC will not be held liable for any of the following losses or damage (whether such losses were foreseen, foreseeable, known or otherwise): a) loss of data; b) loss of revenue or anticipated profits; c) loss of business; d) loss or opportunity; e) loss of goodwill or injury to reputation; f) losses suffered by third parties; or g) any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages as a result of the information contained in the publication, regardless of the form of action.Reproduction and redistribution is permitted as long as articles and

California poppy

(Eschscholzia californica) ©paulina nelega

by Robert McCandless, CHT, RHT

While teaching classes recently, I was delighted to meet so many people who sincerely respect the benefits of herbal medicine, and are aware of the political and regulatory obstacles we face as herbalists.

Public opinion about healthcare has evolved slowly over the last 100 years. During the early 1920’s, the idea grew that medical doctors were the only reliable health experts.

This seemed logical, since medical doctors:• Had special training (in pathology)• Had a special status (diploma, licence)• Had a special language (Latin)• Had special tools (drugs, machines)• Had special proof that the tools work (statistics)• Had a special uniform (white coat, stethoscope)

As a result, patients felt that they didn’t need to know anything – just follow instructions! But by the late 1900’s, some problems in our healthcare system had appeared:

• Focus on treating disease, not prevention• Many chronic “incurable” diseases• A shortage of medical doctors• Long waiting times, no time to listen to patients• Overpriced drugs & technologies • Harmful or fatal drug side effects• Poor patient compliance

People’s ideas on healthcare have changed somewhat. Many of today’s 21st century patients tend to:

• Be well educated• Know benefits of positive lifestyle choices • Know of harmful side effects of drugs• Know of corporate influence on healthcare• Want to take responsibility for their health• Want to discuss choices in treatments/outcomes

Because of these changing perspectives, “Integrative Medicine” is evolving in B.C. and elsewhere. It is a new, perhaps radical concept - a healing team of practitioners with a variety of skills. It might include herbalists, homeopaths, medical doctors, naturopaths, nutritionists, etc. The team approach would offer:

• Care from one or more trusted therapists• Unhurried consultations, being listened to• Focus on preventative medicine• Nourishing body while it heals• Medicine/therapy with excellent safety records• Choice in planning a therapeutic program

These goals present challenges, but also opportunities:

1. Medical doctors: a way out of pill-pusher mould

2. Holistic practitioners: access to more people

3. Patients: choice of a more balanced healing program

In my workplace, we have had many kinds of health practitioners: Aromatherapists, an Ayurvedic doctor, a Homeopath, Medical Herbalists, Medical Doctors, a Psychologist, a Shiatsu massage therapist, and TCM Doctor/acupuncturists.

Most of us work face-to-face with clients, but refer them to others when necessary. Over the years, we have learned a lot about healing from each other, and judging by the feedback we get, thousands of patients have benefited.

Comments? Please email….thehealingherb@live.ca

Robert received his Master Herbalist certificate from Dr. John Christopher’s School of Natural Healing, and his Clinical Herbal Therapist certificate from Dominion Herbal College. He has worked at Gaia Garden in Vancouver for 18 years. Bob can be reached at thehealingherb@live.ca

20th century doctor, 21st century patient

lobelia “Indian tobacco”: an herb to watch

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by Celle Rikwerda

Although Samuel Thompson (1769-1834), declared himself as the discoverer of lobelia, the plant was actually a traditional Native American remedy, before it became the mainstay of his controversial therapeutic, Thomsonian System, which he mainly employed to induce vomiting. Lobelia is a powerful antispasmodic, used for respiratory and muscle disorders. It was used as a “puke weed” to induce vomiting, as a remedy for worms and venereal disease, and as an expectorant. Lobelia was also smoked as a substitute for tobacco and was reputed to have some magical qualities. Lobelia’s pale blue flowers were believed to ward off ghosts.

As an indigenous American plant, lobelia is found in much of North America, especially in eastern parts of the US. It grows by roadsides and in neglected areas and prefers acid soil. It is an annual growing to 20 inches, with lance-shaped leaves and pale blue flowers. The aerial parts are harvested in early autumn, when the seed capsules are most numerous, and are carefully dried. United Plant Savers, an organization dedicated to protecting native medicinal plants, has put this species on their “to watch” list, as this is one the many plants who’s natural habitat and range is shrinking.

There are at least 4 other species that were traditional used by the Native American’s. One species, great lobelia (L.siphilitica), as it Latin name suggests, was credited by Native Americans and European settlers as having the power to cure syphilis. Chinese lobelia (ban bian lian, L.chinensis) is used in Chinese herbal medicine as a diuretic and for snake bite.

Lobelia’s key constituents are: Piperidine alkaloids (principally lobeline, but many others present), and Carboxylic acids. Piperidine alkaloids, especially lobeline, have a similar chemical effect to nicotine (Nicotiana tobacum). It has been shown that lobeline stimulates the respiratory center within the brain stem, producing stronger and deeper breathing, which helps explain why lobelia is useful for respiratory complaints. The whole leaf, as opposed to isolated constituents, is known to be strongly antispasmodic. Other key actions of this herb are as a respiratory stimulant, antispasmodic, emectic, expectorant, and sudorific.

As a powerful antispasmodic and respiratory stimulant, lobelia is valuable for asthma, especially bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis. It relaxes the muscles of the smaller bronchial tubes, thus opening the airways, stimulating breathing, and promoting the coughing up of phlegm.

In the Anglo-American herbal tradition, lobelia has always been combined with cayenne (Capsicum frutescens), as its hot stimulant action helps to bring blood into the area that lobelia has relaxed. Lobelia is often most effective when the infusion or diluted tincture is applied externally. It relaxes muscles, particularly smooth muscle, which makes it useful for sprains, and back problems where muscle tension is a key factor. Dr. John R. Christopher used it in his famous “Bone, Flesh, and Cartilage” formula, which can be taken internally or externally. When lobelia is combined with cayenne, it has been used as a chest and a sinus rub. Lobelia is used by herbalists to help patients give up smoking, because of its chemical similarity to nicotine.

Samuel Thomson, indicated it’s used as a specific for cases of angina pectoris, and neuralgia of the heart. In small doses it stimulates, and in large doses it relaxes, and must be followed by a stimulant such as Capsicum. Thomson used is for spasms in children, giving quick relief, after which the cause must be sought and relived by the indicated remedies. In whooping cough, false heart spasms, spasmodic coughs, and many forms of asthma, he prescribed it as the ideal remedy. He used it in all cases of “zymotic” diseases, such as scarlet fever, chickenpox, measles, and smallpox he deemed its extreme importance. First using it in a large dose to cleanse the stomach of poisonous matter, then in conjunction with other remedies to cleanse the entire system of congestions and establish equilibrium. The Thomsonian System perceived Lobelia to support the Life Force, and it was used for practically every form of disease. Lobelia is a restricted herb in Canada, and can only be prescribed by a medical herbalist, and excessive ingestion can be fatal.

References:R. Swinburne Clymer (1905). The Medicines of Nature The Thomsonian System. Published by The Humanitarian Society, Beverly Hall, Quakertown, Penn’a.Andrew Chevallier (1996). The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. Published by the Reader’s Digest Association (Canada) Ltd. Montreal.Dr. John R. Christopher (1978). Childhood Diseases. Published by Christopher Publications, Springville, Utah.David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG (2003). Medical Herbalism The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. Published by the Healing Arts Press, Rochester, Vermont.

Celle is a Chartered Herbalist and Herbal Consultant. She owns Stark Natural Herbs Farm on Salt Spring Island is the first registered United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary for Medicinal Plants in BC. She propagates and sells a large number of rare and endangered herbs on her farm to conserve the species.

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by Paulina Nelega, MLT, Cl.H, RHT

With all of the hype about H1N1 and flu pandemics, let’s take a look at some simple measures that you can take to keep you and your family protected this winter, naturally. A strong immune system is your first step to staying healthy!

Beginning with the Basics...Before delving into specific herbal remedies that can support the immune system, it can’t be overstated that the number one defense for avoiding ‘catching a bug’ remains the most simple and time-honoured of them all: proper hand-washing. When out in areas frequented by large numbers of people such as public transit, fitness centres, or retail shops, the first thing to do upon arriving home or prior to eating is wash your hands. (I recommend against the use of ‘antibacterial soaps,’ as these indiscriminately kill our healthy (helpful) bacteria and upset the natural ecobalance of organisms. Regular soap and water is adequate; just be sure to suds up for at least 30 seconds before rinsing.) If you are using a public washroom, it would be counterproductive to now use those just-washed hands to open the door – use the paper towel you’ve dried with to grasp the handle and discard the towel once you have it open.

As evidenced by traditional usages, herbs are often more effective when skilfully combined into a compound formula, yielding a synergy that is “greater than the sum of the parts.” Combining multiple herbs provides broad-spectrum support of the immune system, including activating white blood cells (which fight infection) and promoting the release of several different chemical mediators of immunity. Synergistic blends can also influence the physiology in other beneficial ways, including promoting diaphoresis (sweating) and supporting other routes of elimination, and enhancing digestion and circulation.

Herbs for the Immune System Andrographis herb (Andrographis paniculata) Astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus) Cat’s Claw bark (Uncaria tomentosa) Echinacea root, flower (Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea) Eleuthero root (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Hyssop herb (Hyssopus officinalis) Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Lomatium root (Lomatium dissectum) Myrrh gum resin (Commiphora molmol) Osha (Ligusticum porterii) Thyme herb (Thymus vulgaris) Usnea lichen (Usnea spp.) Wild Indigo root (Baptisia tinctoria) Medicinal Mushrooms: Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Shiitake

(Lentinula edodes), Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis), Turkey Tail (Coriolus versicolor)

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)Astragalus, also known as Huang Qi, is one of the premier herbs of the Orient for supporting and strengthening the immune system. Its action is primarily considered as an immunomodulator, rather than as a stimulant, which makes it ideal for long-term immune strengthening. The root can also be added to soups and stews as they simmer to provide additional ‘food as medicine’ support.

Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum)A native plant of British Columbia, Lomatium has long been valued as a foodstuff and medicine by First Nations peoples. Related species often share overlapping common names including biscuit root, desert parsley, Indian celery, wild carrot, and consumption plant, the latter because it was highly valued for the treatment of ‘consumption’ (tuberculosis). The root is of benefit in upper respiratory tract infections, especially when associated with viral infections.

Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) Often used in combination with Coriolus for cancer, Maitake has been shown to enhance activation of NK cells, an important subset of white blood cells. This may explain, at least partially, its effectiveness also in viral infections. The polysaccharide fractions, D-fraction and MD-fraction, are considered to be its active components, though there is ongoing debate as to whether the process of isolating an active fraction provides any additional therapeutic value over a full-spectrum Maitake extract. 

natural immune support

Essential Oil Therapy Essential (volatile) oils are extremely potent plant components which offer exceptional benefit to conditions associated with infection.

A useful essential oil blend to help prevent the spread of airborne viruses such as those causing colds and flu is the following:

Ravintsara         Cinnamomum camphora    5 drops Eucalyptus       Eucalyptus radiata                 3 drops Tea Tree             Melaleuca alternifolia           3 drops Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile    4 drops True Lavender   Lavandula angustifolia          6 drops

Place 4 drops of the above blend in your diffuser and diffuse in the bedroom and common areas. (Recipe by Vivian Lunny, MD (Bol.), RA)

Supplements for the Immune SystemOne of the most important supplements to consider for optimal immune system function, and good health in general, is vitamin C. By definition, vitamin C is "essential": The body cannot produce it and we must, therefore, obtain it from our diet or by supplementation.

An optimal daily preventative level is 10 - 15 grams (10,000 - 15,000 mg) per day, for adults, best taken in divided doses of between 1,000 - 2,000 mg per dose. It is more effective to increase the frequency of dosing, rather than the amount per dose. During times of stress including illness and chronic inflammation, our body’s need for vitamin C can increase many times over. With serious health conditions, it may be helpful to augment with intravenous vitamin C therapy.

Along with quantity, the form of vitamin C that you choose is very important. Ascorbic acid often causes diarrhea before enough can get into the system to be of much benefit. Buffered forms are, therefore, preferable; amongst the buffered varieties available, sodium ascorbate has a faster rate of absorption into the bloodstream (from the intestinal tract) than either calcium or other mineral ascorbates. This provides enhanced delivery to the tissues and results in higher concentrations within the body's cells.

Zinc is an another consideration with immune support, as it is an important catalyst in many enzymatic reactions throughout the immune system. Best is a chelated amino acid form (30-50 mg daily).

Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EPA & DHA): Another essential supplement for overall good health, including immune system support, are the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. These are derived from cold-water fish including sardines, mackerel, anchovies and cod liver, and are also found in certain algae such as chlorella, spirulina, and schizochytrium.

Recommended Daily Dosage for EPA and DHA:

Adults: 500 mg EPA+DHA (min. 220 mg EPA and min. 220 mg DHA) Lactating Women: 300 mg DHA daily Children (1.5-15 years): 15 mg/lb EPA+DHA Infants (1-18 months; 0-15 lbs): 32 mg/lb EPA+DHA

Ensure that your omega-3 fish oil supplement is both high quality and potency, molecularly-distilled (free of heavy metals, PCBs, dioxins and other environmental contaminants) and made up of 100 percent wild fish oil. Sustainable harvesting is an equally important factor to be considered. Avoid ethyl ester omega-3 oils, which are of inferior quality and effectiveness; ensure that your fish oil supplement is in its natural triglyceride form.

For vegetarians and vegans, algae-derived omega-3s from chlorella, spirulina and schizochytrium are an excellent alternative to fish oil. As these algae are commercially grown and harvested, verify that they are free of environmental contaminants and toxins. Chia seeds also contain omega-3s and can be either ground up or sprinkled whole on yogurt, cereals and salads.

I do not recommend flax seed oil as a source of plant-based omega-3 EFAs. Conversion of its primary omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), to the biologically-active metabolites EPA and DHA, is nominal-to-none in our body. Flax seed oil is also subject to rapid rancidity upon exposure to light and oxygen, and a rancid oil will contribute to inflammation and disease rather than providing the desired, opposite effect. Fresh ground flax seeds, however, contain other beneficial components and are an excellent source of lignans, which have anti-carcinogenic and cholesterol-supportive effects. Grind flax seeds just prior to consuming and enjoy them in salads, cereals, yogurt, pasta sauces and more.

natural immune support continued

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The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael T. Murray and Joseph Pizzorno, with Lara Pizzorno. New York, NY: Atria Books; 2005. Softcover; 912 pages. ISBN: 074348052X. $28.99.

Multi-Vitamin/Mineral: For best assimilation, choose one that is prepared from an organic food base. Unless specifically indicated for anemia due to iron deficiency, choose an iron-free supplement.

Probiotics (“Friendly Bacteria”): Choose a product containing multiple strains of organisms designed to support the flora of both the small and large intestines.Vitamin D3: 3000- 4000 IU daily.

Vitamin E: Full-spectrum mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols. 400 – 800 IU daily.

CoQ10: As this is a fat-soluble nutrient, it is preferable to take one that is prepared in an oil matrix (or you may take it along with your omega-3 supplement). 100 - 300 mg daily.

“Superfoods”: Food-based extracts of organic vegetables, fruits and berries, seaweeds, algae, herbs, and mushrooms.

General Guidelines for Supporting Your Immune System: Ensure that you drink enough fluids (minimum 1 fl. oz. (30 mL) of water for every 2 pounds (1 Kg) of body weight); water

and/or herbal teas are best. Avoid sugar (in its many guises): glucose, dextrose, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, fructose, fruit juice concentrate,

sucrose, maltodextrin, brown sugar, sorbitol – to name a few. Avoid aspartame and other 'sugar replacements’ Avoid soft drinks, energy drinks, and fruit juices (unless freshly pressed). Water! Minimise flour products. Minimise refined and processed foods - foods are best when eaten closest to their whole, natural state. Avoid microwaving your food. Eat local, organically grown foods – visit your farmers and public markets. Consume healthy fats: omega-3 EFAs from cold-water fish and algae, olive oil, coconut butter, ghee, butter (in moderation). Decrease refined vegetable oils: canola, soybean, corn, safflower, sunflower, cottonseed, palm and palm kernel oil (many of

these are genetically modified, especially canola, soybean and corn). Avoid trans-fats and saturated (hydrogenated) or partially-hydrogenated fats. Foods high in fat are especially important to consume organic sources of, e.g., vegetable/plant oils, meat, dairy (milk, butter,

cheese, yogurt), eggs, avocadoes, nuts, and nut butters. Many pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics and growth hormones, as are used in conventionally grown crops and factory farm-raised animals, are fat-soluble and thus concentrate in the fat and oils of foods (and ultimately in you).

If you consume alcohol, do so in moderation. If you smoke and can't bring yourself to quit yet, try to decrease how much you smoke. Maintain a satisfactory work/life balance. Minimise cell phone use. Get adequate rest: sleep in as dark a room as possible and minimise electrical gadgetry - switch your digital LCD clock to an

old-fashioned battery one; no television, stereo, telephone or computer in your sleep area. Nurture loving and supportive relationships. Rejuvenate yourself in Nature. And, last but not least, laughter is excellent ‘medicine’ and a great immune booster!

Paulina Nelega is a Clinical Herbalist in practice in Vancouver since 1997. She is a registered professional member of the Canadian Herbalist’s Association of BC and the American Herbalists Guild. For more information on health and herbal medicine, visit www.paulinanelega.com.

"The greatest wealth is health.  ~Virgil."

book review

This book is an invaluable resource for patients and health care practitioners alike. The chapters are organized, well-researched, documented with numerous supporting studies and the references are clearly ordered and easy to confirm. I use it on a daily basis in my practice and rely on it as a source of informed and easily-referenced nutritional information. It is a must-have, in my opinion.

Reviewed and written by Elizabeth Herman, CHT, RHT Elizabeth Herman is a graduate of the 4-year program in clinical herbal therapy offered by Dominion Herbal College. She is interested in all aspects of medicine, but has a particular interest in family medicine, preventative medicine, and stress-related health issues. Elizabeth practices at the Mid-Island Healing Centre in Nanaimo, BC.She may be reached at 250.618.8187 or email newleafherbalhealing@gmail.com or visit www.midislandhealingcentre.ca

Professional Advisory Committee update

professional insurance announcement

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Professional Insurance Announcement

“Holman Insurance Brokers Ltd. & the Canadian Herbalists Association of British Columbia have come together & created a very comprehensive & affordable insurance policy for its members. This program is ideal Herbalists & other professions, which offer's an "individual" policy comprising E&O (malpractice or Professional Liability), Herbal remedies coverage, Products Liability and General Liability together as a package each to complement your specific "scope of practice." 

Please view our website www.therapistinsurance.ca  or ask me for the application with rates,

limits, options & scope of practice modalities.  We have 90 listed modalities listed, but insure multiple therapies, for no extra cost.  The rates for Herbalists start at $175 for 1,000,000 General Liability & 1,000,000 professional liability coverage.Other advantages of this policy include:

Greater range of coverage for the modality of professional practices.  This allows the practitioner to include to their scope of practice 90 other modalities to give them a competitive personal edge in the marketplace

Portability of Insurance. The coverage allows practitioners to carry the urance from one location to another, not restricted to one

 

Canadian Council of Herbal Associations (CCHA) An ongoing project at the national level. We thank Paula Skalnek, our current representative, for all her time and work with the CCHA. We are currently looking for a second representative for our association, and considering nominations toward this end. Please let us know if you are interested in this position.

Educational Standards – the CCHA has been developing various standards (code of conduct, code of practice, etc. that could be adapted to each Provincial needs).  The standard of education document will soon become available, and we would like to have a team to review it, and/or revise it if needed, for our Association.

We thank Paula Skalnek for her contribution developing these documents at the CCHA level.

“A journey of a

thousand miles

begins only with a

single step.”

- Lao-tzu

place, or province within Canada . Fast and efficient processing time.  72 hours of processing time from the initial application to final approval. Coverage not limited to just herbalists, but allied medical practitioner

Peter FetherstonAssociate BrokerPeter.Fetherston@holmanins.com Holman Insurance Brokers Ltd.Tel. 905-886-5630  Fax 905-886-5622 Website: www.holmanins.comSpecialist website: www.therapistinsurance.ca

He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything. Arabian Proverb

VANCOUVER EVENTS

November 29, 2011

Herbal Poultices and Fomentations

Learn of the topical applications of herbal medicine for common skin ailments. Instructions on preparing poultices and fomentations will be discussed as well as discussion on 3 common topical use herbs: Plantain, Marigold and Comfrey.

Presenter: Taught by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH ~ Medical Herbalist

When: Tuesday November 29, 20116:30 – 8:00 pm Cost $ 15 Location: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group #320 - 1026 Davie St., VancouverSpace is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 604-683-2298 or email info@alchemyelixir.com to register.

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WORKSHOP YOU WOULD LIKE

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If you are a member of the CHA of BC and are putting on a workshop or seminar, list your event information here, free!

Submissions are being accepted for the spring newsletter, for events taking place from April 2011, onwards.

Send us your event details at: rhp@chaofbc.ca

VANCOUVER EVENTSSeptember 29, 2011Herbal Medicine for

Optimal Immune System Function

Join us for an information evening exploring common herbal remedies, essential oils, optimal nutrition and relevant supplementation for the winter months, for prevention of a cold or flu and for strengthening the immune system.Presenter: Taught by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist When: Thursday September 29, 2011 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Cost: $10 cash or cheque at the door.All materials and handouts provided.Location: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group #320 - 1026 Davie St., VancouverSpace is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 604-683-2298 or email info@alchemyelixir.com to register.

announcements & events

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Flower in peru ©katolen yardley

by Chanchal Cabrera, MSc, FNIMH, RH, RHT In my 25 years as a clinical herbalist I have picked a great deal of St John’s wort. Although my harvests in the past sometimes involved long excursions from my city based home to find clean and uncontaminated stands, I always enjoyed the magic of dropping yellow flower buds into almond or grape-seed oil and watching it over several days turning a deep wine red color. This oil forms the base of a pain liniment for neuralgia and sciatica as well as sunburn lotion, shingles cream and ear oil. It is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and healing to the skin.

Actually there are two harvests – the yellow flower buds picked just before opening when they are speckled with wine-red oil glands that carry a medicinal pigment; and the flowering tops (4 – 8 inches) with one or two open flowers and lots of almost open buds. It is traditionally ready and harvested on June 24th, St John’s day, and the red speckles represent the blood that was shed as Salome cut his head off. As you can imagine, the window of opportunity for harvest is quite small so it is an herb that I was determined to grow myself as soon as I had an opportunity.

The flowering tops are used internally in the form of tea for nerve damage, demyelination, neuralgia, anxiety, hysteria, insomnia, and mild to moderate depression. There is also a lot of promising research in anti-cancer applications.

One of the quirky things about St John’s wort is the requirement for exposure to sunlight for activation of the hypericin molecule. Exposing the flowers in oil to sunlight on a window sill accelerates the process of extraction and hence reddening of the oil. In cancer therapy the photo-sensitivity allows it to be placed into tumors to guide in directed laser light that zaps the cancer from the inside with little or minimal collateral damage. Additionally the flavonoids and related compounds have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities that inhibit cancer.

And all of that is additional to the known and much-promoted anti-depressant effects. Some of the compounds act in the same pathways as selective serotonin receptors inhibitors (SSRI) – much milder than but similar pathways as Zoloft, Paxil and even Prozac. St John’s wort is recognized in several countries as an approved agent for treating mild to moderate depression.

So for all these reasons I was happy to grow a whole row of 50 feet this season. It pushed up vigorously and formed lovely budding tops and we were all excited. And then – disaster! A Chrysolina beetle!

This beetle is quite beautiful but quite lethal, at least to St John’s wort. The only other time I encountered it was in a very hot climate where it ate its way through a 1’4 field of the plants in a couple of weeks and we were left with rows of bare stalks. Needless to say I panicked when it, and then more of course, appeared on the plants.

This beetle was introduced to North America in the early 20th century from Australia and was intended to eradicate Klamath weed’ as St John’s wort was then called. Farmers in the west did not like the plant because cattle won’t eat it and it covers hundreds of acres in Oregon, Washington and adjacent western states. The beetle was a great success and decimated the wild populations of the weed, but enough has always survived to be picked and now it is so popular much of it is grown commercially. And much commercial production runs the risk of pesticide application.

my summer with St. Johns wort

The blossom of st. john’s wort©mimi kamp

The blossom of st. john’s wort©mimi kamp

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My 3 apprentices and I picked all the flowers we could want for oil and discarded the flower heads being munched by avid insects. We felt helpless and frustrated as our organic values won’t let us use a pesticide. The only thing we could do was to wash the plants from below with a strong hose of water and hope to knock the beetles off then wait for the plants to dry for harvest and hope the beetles didn’t find their way right back before picking the next day. We also lay the flowering tops on racks in the barn for a day in hopes the beetles would drop off spontaneously before we put the racks into the dryer.

And then one day it got worse. The beetles must have laid eggs and the plants were covered in really tiny, wriggling black larvae. Again, the only thing we could do was to wash the plants off a couple more times.

And then, as if by a miracle, we seemed to reach an accord, the beetles and I. Some beetles survived and some babies no doubt too, but the proportion of spoiled plants was actually perhaps only 1 in 100 the beetles slowly diminished in number and no more damage was done. In the end we lost more to not being able to harvest and dry quick enough than we ever lost to the beetles.

I do believe that washing the plants as they grew was helpful and will certainly do it again next year if they come back with a vengeance, but for now I am grateful for having an abundant harvest and not losing more. We plan to make a sleepy time tea with St John’s wort, lemon balm and lavender, all hand harvested this summer, and I am especially glad we will have this great medicine to offer to people in need.

And what did I learn from this encounter with the insect world? The life of a farmer, be it food or medicine that is being grown, is subject to a thousand vagaries a week. You can control everything, do it all right, be on top of it and then Nature will do something else. It is the ultimate meditation practice because your livelihood depends on it. I am not a farmer, I grow only what I need for my clinic, but after this spring of fear and this summer of great harvest I do have greater appreciation for how farmers must feel and the relentless optimism they need to cultivate (pun intended). To put a crop in the ground requires a leap of faith that it will grow and that you will be there to harvest it, and it renews us anew each time with wonder at the fecundity of Nature. And facing possible crop loss is heart breaking but does not always have to turn out bad. In the permaculture style of growing and gardening, living with all the species in the ecological web is the intention. Beetles too have their place.

All references available upon request.

Chanchal has been a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK) since 1987 and obtained her MSc in herbal medicine at the University of Wales in 2003. She has an extensive background in orthomolecular nutrition and allergy therapy as well as clinical aromatherapy. Chanchal has held the faculty chair in Botanical Medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster since 2004, and was honoured with a Fellowship in the NIMH in 2009 for service to the profession for over 25 years. Visit www.chanchalcabrera.com.

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by Klaus Ferlow, HMH

HISTORYIt is also called the Elixir of Youth – modern medicine from an ancient tree. Think you have lost a little spring in your step? What about a little bounce in your brain? As long as you don’t have any serious medical problems, exercising and eating right will ward off some of the physical signs of aging. Mental fitness is much more difficult to maintain – unless you know the secrets of the ginkgo biloba.

In China, the ginkgo tree is considered sacred, and it’s easy to see why. The name comes from the Chinese word “Sankyo” or “Yinkuo” (Yin Guo), meaning “ apricot “or silver fruit.”

The Latin name ginkgo biloba L (formerly Salisburia adiantifolia Sm) was bestowed in 1771 by Linnaeus, the famous Swedish botanist. Engelbert Kaempfer, (1651 – 1716) a German botanist, physician and traveller was the first European to discover and categorize the ginkgo biloba tree, discovering the tree in China in 1690. He lived from 1690 – 1692 in Japan and described the ginkgo biloba tree in his book “Amoenitatum Exoticarum “ in 1712 using the Japanese name ginkyo. In Europe, where the tree has gained immense popularity especially France and Germany nowadays, in Germany Medical doctors prescribe ginkgo biloba in increasing numbers, the oldest European ginkgo biloba tree would be found in Holland in the Utrecht Botanical Gardens in 1730, was introduced in England in 1754 and into America in 1784.

The ginkgo, or maidenhair tree, is one of the oldest living species on this planet! During the last ice age, however, it nearly became extinct and survived only in China and other parts of Asia where they stayed until at least 1000 years ago, when they were planted around monasteries in Japan and these trees are still living. It is estimated that the tree survived in parts of China for 200 million years and a single tree can live up to 1500 years. Ginkgo biloba tree is known to have existed between 150 – 250 million years ago according to recent geological studies, the scientific name is ginkgoaceac belongs to the ginkgophytes class. It is so hardy that a solitary ginkgo was the only tree to survive the atomic blast of Hiroshima. It therefore seems only natural that anything that’s survived so long hold some secrets to longevity. Ginkgo biloba is a worldwide herbal star offering top medicine and this youth promoting herbals has been used safely for over 3000 years and has undergone extensive laboratory testing.

One way gingko increases longevity is by helping your body get rid of cell-destroying free radicals (cancer cells – we all have them in our bloodstream). The extract from the tree is a “free radical scavenger” and antioxidant. It inactivates free radicals, protects the genetic material in cells, and helps slow down aging. Let’s investigate what the ginkgo biloba tree can offer for you:

GINKGO FIGHTS AGINGFirst, it widens your blood vessels so more blood can freely get through. Scientists have isolated a group of compounds called “flavonoids” in ginkgo extract. These flavonoids force the blood vessels to relax, which allows them to carry more blood.

Second, it also makes the blood vessels sticky by keeping platelets separated. Platelets normally help blood clots by clumping together at the site of a cut or scrape. The clotting is triggered by a substance called platelet activating factor or PAF. White PAF is a good thing to have in your body when you have a injury, it can also cause the platelets to clump with your blood vessels. Normally, there it is not enough clumping to cause a problem. But if you already have reduced blood flow, this platelets clumping can gum up the works even further. Ginkgo make the platelets keep their distance by blocking PAF. Medical doctors often prescribe blood thinning drugs for people as they get older to avoid thickening of the blood and you need to drink enough fluid every day which many elderly don’t. But by blocking PAF, ginkgo acts as a natural blood thinner.

Third, ginkgo keeps the bad cholesterol “LDL” from clumping up on the blood vessel walls, keeping the veins and arteries wide open for maximum blood flow.

BOOSTING BRAIN POWERLike any part of the body the brain needs adequate blood flow, or it can’t function properly. Unfortunately, your body has a hard time sending the brain all the blood it needs as you get older. Imagine the drain pipe from kitchen sink. Over time, water begins to drain through the pipe a little slower and it happens in everybody’s kitchen. If you pour a little drain opener down the sink, the water starts to flow faster. That’s exactly what ginkgo can do for your blood flow to your brain!

ginkgo biloba: the longevity herb

Clinical studies show that the extract of the ginkgo tree can increase blood flow to the brain. What’s more, the older you are, the better ginkgo appears to work. One study found that blood flow to the brain was increased by about 20% for people ages 30 to 50, but for people ages 51 – 70 and older, the increase was a astounding 70%!

More blood flow means brain power and better short-term memory. It specially means protection against what doctors call “cerebral insufficiency” or dementia. Many people, especially women have some degree of dementia in their later years.

Here are the twelve symptoms of cerebral insufficiency which ginkgo may improve: difficult concentrating confusion tiredness Sadness dizziness headaches absent mindedness lack of energy anxiety decreased physical performance tinnitus (ringing in the ear) depression

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASEOne of the studies came to the conclusion that women receiving for three years or more HRT = Hormone Replacement Therapy increase their risk to become a Alzheimer’s patient by 50%, broadcasted on CKNW 98 by Art Hister, M.D.!!

Though it remains controversial, evidence points toward ginkgo as preservation or early natural therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. One study followed 40 people with Alzheimer’s and some took 80 milligrams of ginkgo extract three times a day, while others took a placebo, a harmless unmedicated pill. The people who took ginkgo had improved memory and were able to pay attention more than those who took the placebo. Some researches speculate that ginkgo actually increases the number of brain receptors responsible for memory. People who are just beginning to experience symptoms of Alzheimer’s might consider taking ginkgo to boost brain power and delay further loss of memory.

INTERMITTENT CLAUDICATIONDo you have leg pain or constant cramping in your calf muscles after even a short walk? As many people get older, their legs don’t get an adequate blood supply because of hardened or blocked blood vessels. This painful condition is called intermittent claudication. Fifteen clinical studies have shown that ginkgo extract relieves the symptoms of this disease.

RAYNAUD’S DISEASEPeople who have this disease of the blood vessels react very strongly to colder temperatures. Even moderately cold temperatures can trigger spasm in the blood vessels of their fingers, which prevent proper blood flow. The fingers can turn blue or white and be very painful. By dilating the blood vessels, ginkgo helps to the tips of the fingers to relieve pain and restore he normal colour to the skin.

VARICOSE & SPIDER VEINSOne of the compounds in the ginkgo extract “tebonin”, is particularly helpful in relieving the unsightly and sometime painful varicose and spider veins that plague people, especially women in their prime.

LOWERS CHOLESTEROLGinkgo can cut some of the guild out of “Thanksgiving dinner.” In one study researchers tested peoples blood levels of fat and cholesterol before the holiday season. They tested again a few weeks later after everyone had enjoyed all of the rich holiday meals and snacks. The people who took ginkgo had lower cholesterol levels than those who did not take it. Other studies confirm that ginkgo can lower blood cholesterol levels. If you have high cholesterol , ginkgo may help you to bring it under control.

HEART DISEASELike other flavonoids, ginkgo can reduce the risk of heart disease. One study showed that people who get the most flavonoids have one third the risk of heart disease compared to people who get the least flavonoids since they are helpful, natural compounds found in citrus fruits, onions, apples, teas, as well as supplements like ginkgo, grapeseed extract, bilberry, and others.

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DIZZINESSIs a natural side effect of reduced blood flow to the brain. That’s why it is o common among older people. Dizziness can lead to falls, and that is especially dangerous if you have osteoporosis. It does not take much a fall to break a hip or crack a vertebrae if you have brittle bones. While ginkgo won’t strengthen your bones (Mexican Wild jam cream and tincture do!).,it can increase your blood flow, reduce dizziness, and return you to your sure-footed self.

PREVENTS BLINDNESSWhen the eyes don’t receive enough oxygen from the blood, the retina can be damaged, often robbing of their sight as they get older. Since ginkgo increases blood flow, more oxygen can get to the eyes.

HEADACHES & MIGRAINEYou don’t have to be told to have headaches, but the reduced blood flow associated with aging can certainly make headaches and migraines more common. Ginkgo can help alleviate this type of pain.

IMPOTENCEIt may comforting to know that many men experience impotence or decreased rigidity as they age, but only real comfort is something that restores the vigour to your sex life. Ginkgo may be just what you are looking for. Even men who have not been helped by conventional drug treatment such as Viagra and/or Cialis, their negative side effects could cause other health problems, have responded to ginkgo, but the results did not happen overnight! Since not all cases of impotence are caused by decreased blood flow to the penis, ginkgo will not work for every man. But if your Medical doctor says you have arterial erectile impotence, you may discover a real aphrodisiac in ginkgo. And remember: it will only work if body, mind and spirit go together!

TINNITUS & HEARING DISORDERSTinnitus, or ringing in the ears that won’t go away, is an annoying problem that doctors sometimes find difficult to treat with conventional medicine. That is why some Naturopathic doctors are turning to ginkgo, there is a ginkgo spray and also a herbal ear oil to help their patients. People who have hearing disorders related to low blood flow to the ears can also find relief after taking ginkgo for several months. Vertigo, a type of dizziness sometimes related to problems in the inner ear, might be also relieved by ginkgo.

DIABETESThough there is no evidence that ginkgo can cure diabetes, it can be useful treating a heart problem called “diabetic angiopathy,” that is often associated with diabetes. And it can help to prevent one of the most common problems faced by people with diabetes – poor circulation which creates insomnia problems by having cold feet and legs and people can’t fall asleep easily. In some cases, poor circulation can lead to amputation of limbs. Ginkgo has been shown to increase blood flow to the arms and legs with people by 45%.

ASTHMA RELIEFThe same substance that causes platelets to clot, PAF can also trigger asthma. PAF causes spasms in the sacs that make up the lungs. By blocking PAF, ginkgo can prevent spasms and make it easier to breath properly.

And here are a couple of recipes:

ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

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BRAIN & CIRCULATION TEAGinkgo leaves 1part, lavender ½ part, wood betony 1 part, lemon balm 1 part, stevia herb 1/8 – ¼ part. Adjust the amount and according to how sweet you want the tea. Since stevia is very sweet, you might start on the low side.

GINKGO NUT PORRIDGETake a cup of rice and 1- - 15 ginkgo nuts, cook in 2.5 cups of water with slow heat, until tender. Remove ginkgo nut, blend rice until creamy, than add ginkgo nuts. Warm and serve, add honey, butter, olive or hemp oil for taste.

Ginkgo is a supplement you can add to your list of daily vitamins and herbs, but don’t wait until you feel bad to take it. You will probably have to take the supplement for four to six week before you may notice any difference in your health.

By now you have read more than you ever wanted to know about ginkgo biloba. Hopefully the scientific details have not been too confusing, and you have emerged with a more precise idea of how ginkgo affects in a positive way the body.

As a closing comment, you might be interested to know that there is some evidence that ginkgo may useful in a topical herbal cream or to prevent inflammation such as sunburn, acne, psoriasis, rashes , rashes, skin allergies and as a spray for hay fever or inflammation of the sinus cavity.

WORDS OF WISDOMWhen we open up our consciousness and dwell in the beauties of Nature, we allow healing to enter our lives.

REFERENCES:Ginkgo – Elixir of Youth, Christopher HobbsGinkgo Biloba, David C. Hoffmann Ginkgo Biloba, John MartineauGinkgo Biloba Dr. Desmond CorriganGinkgo Biloba, Frank MurrayGinkgo Biloba, Tracy Smith

You can also Google for more studies and results about Ginkgo Biloba.

Klaus Ferlow, HMH, innovator, lecturer, researcher, writer, President, founder and co-owner FERLOW BOTANICALS, Div. of Ferlow Brothers Ltd, Vancouver, B.C, founded 1975, manufacturing/distributing herbal medicinal and personal care products without harmful ingredients to professional health & wellness practitioners in Canada and parts of USA since 1993, President of the “Hearts to Health Foundation” and Board member of the Health Action Network Society, Burnaby, B.C., www.hans.org, Associated member of the Canadian Herbalist’s Association of B.C., Surrey, B.C. www.chaofbc.ca  and the Neem Foundation, Bombay, India, www.neemfoundation.org Copyright @1999, all rights reserved., klausf@ferlowbotanicals.com www.ferlowbotanicals.com

HMH = Honorary Master Herbalist, Dominion Herbal College, Burnaby, B.C., est. 1926, only the fith recipient of this prestigious award.His educational articles have been published in Health & Women’s Magazines, Newspapers and Newsletters in Canada, United Kingdom, USA and numerous websites around the world.

"The power of love to change bodies is legendary, built into folklore, common sense, and everyday experience.  Love moves the flesh, it pushes matter around.... Throughout history, "tender loving care" has uniformly been recognized as a valuable element in healing.”  ~Larry Dossey

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monosodium glutamate…ONLY FOUND IN CHINESE RESTAURANTS?

Many people avoid Chinese Restaurants because the claim they are allergic to MSG (Monosodium Glutamate). However, MSG is found in a vast number of unsuspecting places and both natural and artificial.

While in excessive quantities MSG is a neurotoxin and can cause a variety of reactions. A healthy body can deal with it effectively in by changing a molecule called choline to betaine. Choline is found in dairy and whey products.

MSG doesn’t have a flavour of it own. But it can enhance the flavor of foods by effecting how the tongue, nerves and brain interact. MSG causes an cells to overact – creating an intensified reaction to the flavour of the food. But this over-reaction of the cell creates a balloon effect that in turn exhausts the cell and then it dies. Upper neurons may die within 3 hours and lower neurons may die within 18-24 hours.

Different studies show different percentages but between 5 and 30 percent of North Americans show noticeable reactions to MSG. Further, many scientists suggest that it can contribute to Alzheimers, Lou Gehrigs Disease, Huntington’s Chorea, Parkinsons and other neurological disorders.

But MSG is not just found in Chinese Restaurants! It is also found in most processed foods: cakes, donuts, candy, snack foods, dairy products, frozen prepared products, salad dressings and soups.

It is also found in flavourings: chicken, beef, pork, smoked and “natural” flavourings of bouillon, broth, stock, malt extracts and flavourings, whey protein, whey protein isolate or concentrates, soy protein, soy protein isolate or concentrate, soy sauce or extract, “zest”, gourmet powders, etc.

In addition, it hides behind other terms such as: hydrolyzed protein, sodium caseinate or calcium caseinate, gelatin, textured protein, carrageenan, or vegetable gum.

Choices Unlimited for Health & WellnessDr. Holly Fourchalk, Ph.D., DNM®, RHT, HT604.764.5203 fax: 604.465.7964www.choicesunlimited.caholly@choicesunlimited.ca

obituaryJohn Donnelly "Jody" LAZZAROTTOBorn April 5, 1948, of Surrey, BC, he was diagnosed in February of 2011 with Mesothelioma and crossed over Wednesday, September 7th, 2011. Many of us will remember Jody as the cheerful, earthy farmer form Cloverdale who supplied us with tender seedlings in the spring and bade us care for them well as they were our brothers and sisters. The herb and food garden he and Esthar grew was beautiful and bountiful and we could wander for an hour or more, sniffing and nibbling and forget all about the city scene just outside the front gate. He was a cheerful, gracious, compassionate man and he will be dearly missed by his wife Esthar; daughter Tara and sons Aaron, Sasha, Misha and Joseph; grandchildren Jesiah, Mahela, Amara, Tiana and Maximus; sisters and brothers Erin, Angela, Fiona, Tony and Bill; nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

“And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.”

~ St. Francis of Assisi

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