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contents VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 1 • MARCH 2012

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6 Canadian rock star Bif Naked talks

about performing for the first time after cancer and her fresh start at 40.

6 Cover photo by Karolina Turek, with make-up and hair by Andrea Tiller.

12 Healthy and delicious can fit in

the same sentence, thanks to the husband-wife duo at Provence Marinaside.

16 Make the most of a little black dress.

We showcase one dress in three looks.

20 2 0 It’s time to declutter! Why being

organized is good for your brain and tips on how you can get started.

2 6 Get rejuvenated with a boost of health at some of B.C.’s best retreats.

2 8 John Schreiner delves into the world of wine and health, giving you another reason to open that bottle of red.

From the editor Sarah Massah

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t’s been a busy time over here at Indulge, with changes both big and small.

For starters, I have taken over as editor while Melissa is away, spending time with her new – and adorable – family.

I had some big shoes to fill, and I must admit, I was nervous to head the magazine, but I’m happy I made the decision.

Sometimes the most daunting tasks are the ones offering the greatest rewards.

So it’s important to do things that are good for you, whether it’s facing new challenges or slowing down to catch your breath.

I had to remind myself of that recently after becoming a homeowner with my boyfriend, facing an onslaught of paperwork, bills and the never-ending shopping for toilet paper, mustard and other household items you don’t think about until you need them.

I felt I would never be able to relax and enjoy my place.

Fortunately, I did.

But it took a lot of encouragement (of the forceful kind) from my better half to gear down and take in all our hard work making the house our home.

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That experience was part of the inspiration for this issue, in which we focus on the importance of taking care of yourself, mind, body and soul – a task I know is easier said than done.

Taking care of yourself doesn’t necessarily mean booking a two-week vacation to a tropical destination. It can also mean setting a few minutes aside to make your life a bit more efficient and worry-free.

In this issue of Indulge, we explore how you can make your life that much better, from healthy and delicious breakfast ideas, to tips from a professional organizer on how to declutter your home (and your mind).

And who better to talk to about taking care of yourself than Canadian rock goddess and yoga enthusiast Bif Naked, who opens up about why cancer was one of the best things to ever have happened to her.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Indulge, preferably when you’re taking an allimportant relaxation break.

Publisher Rita Walters publisher@indulgemagazine.ca Managing Editor Lance Peverley managingeditor@indulgemagazine.ca Editor Sarah Massah editor@indulgemagazine.ca Creative Services Manager Jim Chmelyk creativeservices@indulgemagazine.ca Contributors Erin Anderson • Robyn Jenkins Christie Judson • Grant McAvoy Jason McRobbie • John Schreiner • Indulge is published four times annually by Black Press Suite 200 2411 160 Street Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 Tel: 604-575-5321 Fax: 604-531-7977 www.indulgemagazine.ca Distributed free to select households in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Paid subscriptions available. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. The publisher is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs.

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bif naked vancouverite, rock chick, yoga student, ex-wife, dog-lover, public speaker, survivor.

by Sarah Massah • photos by Karolina Turek

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if Naked is thankful she had breast cancer.

Sitting in her manager’s Vancouver condo with her beloved 14-year-old Maltese, Nicklas, in her lap, the tiny, black-clad Vancouver rocker says she is appreciative of her two-year struggle with the disease that resulted in 13 months of chemotherapy and the removal of her ovaries in order to ensure the cancerous cells didn’t spread.

“It was amazing. I’m so happy I went through it, honestly, because it was a fantastic opportunity to experience that as a writer, as a performer and as a human,” she says. “To be able to work with other people and be like, ‘yeah, I absolutely understand,’ I’m glad I went through it.”

Born Beth Torbert on June 15, 1971, in India, the American-Canadian singer has always been known for her upbeat, confident personality, which she credits with helping her through her recovery.

Following chemo, she admits, her outlook on life was not radically altered immediately.

But she began to assess things she considered detrimental to her, and soon realized there were several things she needed to change.

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“I began to make adjustments very quickly.

Before, I would prefer to sacrifice myself rather than pipe up about something that was bothering me. But I found that after cancer, with things that were terribly uncool, now I will say, ‘I don’t think I survived cancer to do this.’

“I’ll convince myself I have a right to speak up about something that is not OK, that is something new for me.”

For some, it may be hard to imagine Bif, who is brimming with confidence and positive energy, as ever being timid or even vulnerable – and for the most part, she says, she is anything but. However, she admits life after cancer was a big transformation.

The removal of her ovaries in 2009 catapulted her into menopause at the age of 39, coinciding with a tour to promote her latest album, The Promise, a collection of songs written and produced while undergoing treatment.

Her return to the stage just weeks after surgery, however, left her with a heavy heart.

“I still had my chemo hair and I just had my oophorectomy, so I still had my stitches, but I did a tour and after that I swore I would never go on tour again. I was so selfconscious and so stupid.

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I look out into the crowd and there is not a single face out there, it’s just all iPhones.

“I look out into the crowd and there is not a single face out there, it’s just all iPhones.

Our culture is now that; all you perform to is iPhones, not faces.”

The experience left her feeling as though she was on display as a “dancing cancer monkey.” And, subsequently, every show on the tour was a repeat of the same thing: a crowd of phones.

She eventually realized that the cellphone phenomena had nothing to do with her, or with cancer, or with music – but everything to do with the immediacy-obsessed culture we now live in.

“People are able to capture what they are seeing and instantly put it in the universe. I kind of had to get over my selfconsciousness, but it’s been a struggle.”

The following year, she faced her next challenge, with the end of her three-year marriage to Vancouver sports writer Ian Walker.

Turning to yoga to deal with the grief, she found that being in a class with other students was a struggle as her emotions seeped out; she felt exposed and embarrassed.

“Last year, I was going through heartbreak, so every time I was in Shavasana, I would start crying and I wouldn’t even know it. I started feeling self-conscious and stopped going to class altogether – and the gym – because everyone kept asking me about my last marriage.”

This forced Bif to develop ways to stay fit on her own at home. She switched her focus from training and bodybuilding to restoration of her mind, body and soul.

“After 20 years, I stopped running, not just physically, but in my head. I stopped running and I sat down and I asked what are my needs and priorities. They’re not getting my body fat down anymore, because I don’t give a f---.”

After reaching an emotional plateau, she began focusing on her passion for people and the need for more open discussion about cancer.

She recalls her own experience following her diagnosis, walking in hospitals and seeing patients in their own bubble, eyes down and not speaking.

The atmosphere was one of fear and anxiety, forcing Bif to break that uncomfortable silence with discussion to 8 MARCH 2012 Indulge

ease their worries and her own.

“There’s so many multilayers to each person’s story, like little onions. Everyone is like a little walking onion. I was, like, no way, so I went up to people and I spoke to them and I was, like, ‘let’s not be upset, let’s talk about it.’”

With no family living in the province, she received comfort from other patients, and reciprocated that care and compassion.

She also volunteered for whatever she could in order to speak to women going through the same challenges, taking part in trials to reach out to others and find out all she could about her illness.

One trial she participated in was an experience she compared to being in an army, huddled in the trenches, during a war.

“I was in a trial with 100 bald women and nobody knew what anyone’s job was, none of these women ever heard of me and they didn’t care – it was wonderful. We were all in the trenches together and it was the best

thing that ever happened to me.

“If I didn’t have that, or the other patients to be around, I don’t know what would have become of me.”

Knowing firsthand the comfort that comes from speaking to someone who can relate to the tumultuous emotions experienced with cancer, it became evident she was put in the position to do something.

“I think my job is kind of like saying, ‘hey, let’s talk about it,’” she said. “If I can encourage people to be more brave, then that’s great. I think I’ve done what I’m really meant to do.”

With two albums set to come out this year and an autobiography in the works, the Juno Award-winning rocker is excited to be embarking on a new journey in her life.

“I feel like an opening flower and I’ve never felt that way before. It’s new to me. It’s truly a shift for me and discovering it has been really cool. I’m finally finding my own voice.”

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Chef/owners Jean-Francis and Alessandra Quaglia are healthy proof of the merits of a good start to the day and an even healthier appetite for good living.

He from Marseilles, France and she from Toronto, Ont., their paths crossed unsurprisingly in a kitchen, in the idyllic

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setting of Nice’s acclaimed Hotel Negresco.

Ten years ago, they opened their second Vancouver restaurant, Provence Marinaside, under the spotlight and scrutiny of Food Network’s Opening Soon; they’ve been entertaining company since in more ways than one.

Morning, noon and night: they’ve lost none of their shine and only garnered further accolades and appearances en

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“It keeps me grounded, healthy and flexible for when I have to go up into the ceiling and fix something in the kitchen,” Jean-Francis said.

As per the threeyear counselling program in which he is immersed, it pays similar dividends. “I refuse to go through life and not enjoy myself, but there are things that frustrate, so we all need to find ways to make it work smoothly.”

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“Actually, breakfast is a funny thing. We love breakfast. Still, after 10 years, people still don’t know that we serve breakfast,” said Jean-Francis. Save for weekends and holidays, which bring the brunch crowd like clockwork, breakfast is perhaps the only time you will find a quiet corner to call your own at Provence Marinaside.

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Egg White Vegetable Omelette Makes one omelette Four kinds of fruit for garnish (pick inseason fruit) 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 4 small red nugget potatoes, boiled until just cooked 1 tsp. finely chopped green onion ¼ cup blanched spinach, drained and chopped 1 tbsp. julienned sun-dried tomatoes 4 egg whites 1 tbsp. crumbled feta (goat cheese can be substituted) to taste salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350° F. Clean and prepare fruit, set aside.

Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in pan over medium heat.

Slice potatoes and sauté in olive oil to brown. Sprinkle with green onion, cover and set aside to keep warm.

In a bowl, mix together egg whites with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

Heat another small amount of olive oil over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture and heat until almost, but not quite, cooked.

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Organizational Disorder

by Christie Judson

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at less, exercise more, get organized.

If you’re like most people, you’re constantly trying to work on those three goals. Achieving the first two goals is pretty straightforward: institute a moratorium on drive-thrus and dust off the treadmill – again. However, when it comes to “conquering the clutter,” most of us aren’t sure where to begin.

Of course, it’s no wonder: the thought of organizing a linen closet that has lost its way or (gasp) tackling the “junk” drawer – a shambolic catch-all of random odds and ends ranging from out-of-date grocery coupons to dried up superglue, MIA Scrabble pieces and an arsenal of loose screws and rubber bands – is enough to send most of us packing (and not in a handy Rubbermaid kind of way).

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owner of Orderly Concepts & Solutions in South Surrey, there are important health benefits and practical rewards to living or working in an efficient and well-planned environment.

“In addition to providing peace of mind and enhanced function, aesthetic and safety, good organization helps to reduce stress, boost productivity and save people significant amounts of time and money,” said Nylund. “Disorganized, cluttered spaces and inefficient systems in the home or office can often lead to panic, confusion, lack of focus and a perpetual feeling of being overwhelmed.”

While she says most people are aware when they have “lost control,” telltale signs of chronic disorganization include frequently being late or running out of time, missing important dates and events, frequently misplacing items, not being able to relax and buying duplicate items of things you already own.

“Having too many things and a lack of logical systems or dedicated spaces for specific items and simple day-to-day functions, such as opening the mail, creates clutter and distraction. You can have stuff stuck in the basement and just knowing it is there creates mental clutter. Some of my clients have too much stuff in their bedrooms and complain of not getting a decent night’s sleep.”

While she says closets, garages, kitchens, basements and offices tend to be the most common spaces in need of reorganization, Nylund always recommends that her clients start with the areas that are causing them the most stress, costing them money or leading to problems such as missed deadlines or bill payments.

“If you are going at it alone, start on something easy, such as a closet or desk.

Take everything out so that you can separate the items into categories or like-item piles.

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Create a Drop Zone Install labelled wall pockets in a common â&#x20AC;&#x153;dropâ&#x20AC;? area (kitchen, mud room, family room) to help organize school notices, homework, artwork, etc.

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A male relative, age 42, told me recently that he drinks a glass of red wine every day to keep his cholesterol down.

Because there are so many claims regarding the benefits of wine, I looked this up in a source I trust – a 2003 book by a Seattle writer named Gene Ford, called The Science of Healthy Drinking (published by the Wine Appreciation Guild of San Francisco).

“Daily drinking has been identified in many studies thus far as a contributor to balancing cholesterol levels and, in doing so, to lessening atherosclerosis,” the author writes. Whoever advised my relative was not talking through his hat.

It is always controversial to maintain that drinking wine can actually be healthy. There are numerous religions and temperance JOHN advocates that Schreiner forbid drinking, the implication being that it is inherently bad for you.

Over-consumption of any drink is bad for you – whether that is wine, beer, spirits or Coca-Cola. To quote from a paper written by a wine-tasting doctor I used to know: “…every remedy which has a potential for good can also, in excess, cause harm.” These beverages are beneficial only when they are incorporated in a wholesome lifestyle that includes moderate drinking, a balanced diet, proper exercise and adequate rest.

The idea that wine, and red wine in particular, is healthy seized the popular mind in November 1991 when broadcaster Morley Safer discussed this during one of his widely-watched programs on the 60 Minutes television show.

Among others, he interviewed Dr. Serge Renaud, a French doctor who had been researching the place of wine in a healthy diet for years. This became known as The French Paradox: the French have an abundance of fat in their diets but significantly less cardiovascular disease than Americans. One of the explanations (but not the only one) is that the French consumed a lot more wine.

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The quantity has been deďŹ ned ďŹ&#x201A;exibly. Some years ago, a Vancouver doctor, in a paper given at the Playhouse International Wine Festival, put the recommended daily intake at close to half a litre. That would be excessive on its own but, in combination with meals, it is merely generous.

The Gene Ford book, which is replete with citations of peer-reviewed research, argues that wine beneďŹ ts more than cardiovascular health. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two to three drinks a day reduce cancer rates,â&#x20AC;? he wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alcohol may delay Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s onset up to three years â&#x20AC;Ś An 8o per cent decrease is found in the rate of dementia.â&#x20AC;?

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Wine and osteoporosis: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Higher bone density is found among â&#x20AC;Ś consumers of twelve drinks a week.â&#x20AC;? Drinking can even reduce stress - not that we need studies to prove that.

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I would think that the antiseptic effect of the alcohol might have something to do with killing cold viruses in much the same way that it counters the bacteria that causes many stomach ulcers.

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