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Especially during the Holidays, it’s much more powerful to live your life looking at the glass as half-full. Powerful in that: you are taking positive action where previously you felt like a victim of circumstance; you develop a hopeful and positive mind-set; you diminish negativity and anxiety over situations which previously set your hair on fire; and you honor yourself and the world by extending an incredible vibration of love that returns to you in beautiful and unexpected ways. It’s a process for sure, but one that blesses you time and time again.

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The Energy of Eating

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enee Ellis, counselor, wellness professional and healer for women with Live Your Knowing Counseling, is offering a new class in time for the holidays November 21 from 2:30-4pm called “The Energy of Eating.” Ellis says, “If you are bound by your relationship to food or feel powerless or trapped by your eating, this workshop is designed to create a new understanding of eating and a mindful relationship to it. Enter the holidays with new skills and a new perspective on the energy of eating. There is so much information out there about what to eat or not eat and very little about the spirituality of eating. This gap is important given that deep and lasting changes reside in shifting our energetic and spiritual relationships with the challenges of our lives.” $45. Located in Central Denver. Space limited. RSVP required. Call Renee Ellis at 720-984-9575 or visit Liveyourknowing.com. See listing page 32.

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lara Wisner, certified nutrition therapy practitioner and founder of rEvolutionary Lifestyle, is offering a free 30-minute breakthrough nutritional assessment phone consultation. According to Wisner, working with a nutritionist could save years of struggle on your road to health. The call will cover: roadblocks that are holding you back from vibrant health; compassionate guidance by a nutrition and wellness professional; and a roadmap to achieve your wellness goals.

Call Clara for your free 30-minute appointment at 720-202-2326. See listing page 32.

Mind-Body Open House November 13

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oothills Park & Recreation District invites you to attend a free Mind-Body Open House on Friday, November 13 from 4-7pm. The District will be offering free 20-minute introductory Yoga, Pilate Reformer, Tai Chi, and Barre classes. Learn and participate with the fundamentals of each discipline, including proper form, techniques, explanations and demonstration of moves.

There will be free chair massages, door prizes, local vendors, mind-body practitioners and more.

For more information, call 303-409-2263.

New Healing Space in Fourmile Canyon

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he Temple at Delphi Healing Space of Boulder is hosted by Azlan White and will offer a variety of classes, retreats and individual healings and consultations. The Space will offer an evolving slate of medical intuitive counseling, essential oil education, pot-lucks, visiting healers and practitioners, gatherings, and seasonal parties.

Currently, Page Maran Amrita is visiting to teach Theta Healing. Azlan White offers appointments for Theta Healing, Raindrop treatments, and Astrology readings. She also is planning special interactive events with her pack of Red Wolfdogs.

A Full Moon Potluck for Soulworkers is planned for November 25th, with an Open House for the new Healing Space and “All are Welcome!”

Contact Azlan White 303-444-0823, azlanwhite@gmail.com or visit DelphiBoulder.weebly.com See listing page 30.

Invest Wisely Support the Pivotal Paris Climate Change Conference As part of its Off + On initiative and ongoing efforts to get governments and businesses worldwide to address climate change and switch to renewable energy sources, 350.org and affiliated organizations will spearhead a number of events in the host city and internationally surrounding the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Paris, from November 30 to December 11.

Bill McKibben and May Boeve, co-founders of 350.org, encourage everyone to particularly follow November 28 and 29 events working to influence summit participants and spread news of their stance through social media. Volunteers are encouraged to travel to Paris to help ask all attending government officials, politicians and business leaders to pledge to work toward divesting state and local government and university pension and endowment funds of all fossil fuel stock holdings.

In addition, individual investors are urged to direct their financial advisors to eliminate fossil fuel stock holdings and switch to alternative energy companies. Graduates and college students can promote a movement to pressure their alma maters to similarly shift investments. More than 300 institutions worldwide have already made such commitments, including the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Norwegian Soverign Wealth Fund, University of Glascow, World Council of Churches, the California Public University System and Syracuse University.

For more information on how to take action, donate and join in, visit 350.org.

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heat Ridge small business Catspaw Cushions offers zafus (mediation cushions/yoga props) and eye pillows. The zafus are handmade by a skilled seamstress, who fills them with organic USA-harvested buckwheat hulls while the eye pillows, also handmade, are filled with organic millet.

Lisa Griffin Seidel also offers yoga classes at Catspaw Cushions and says “I find eye pillows can be relaxing after a hectic day…hot or cold with a splash of lavender oil on the pillow.”

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osie Roase, a survivor of childhood incest, adult rape and domestic violence, is offering a by-donation class to help survivors 18 years or older heal from abuse on Saturday, November 14 from 6 - 9pm at the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St, Denver in the Event Hall.

Roase says, “We will address the complexity and many layers of healing. You will discover how we can more quickly and effectively dissolve the residual effects of abuse, as well as prevent future cruelties. You will learn: You are not to blame - you deserve to regain your wholeness; Talk therapy alone cannot always address all levels of healing; Psychic Healing and Energy Medicine modalities compliment health; Karmic Contracts and Past Life challenges can be healed and transformed as you create a new paradigm for your life.”

Roase is also a Medical Intuitive, Medium, Spiritual Counselor, Reiki Master, Advanced Psych-K Facilitator, Meditation Instructor, Reconnective Healing and soon to be published author.

RSVP by 11/11 to josieroase@ comcast.net or 303-968-9438.

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Heart-Centered Leadership Program

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andy Ferguson of the Love, Courage and Achievement Project asks, “What would it be like to significantly increase your communication skills, your ability to influence, your capacity to motivate yourself and the people around you?” He will lead the new Heart-Centered Leadership Program(HCLP) Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8 at the Journeys for Conscious Living Center, 7401 W 59th Ave., Arvada.

According to Ferguson, participants will learn “a set of 21 higherlevel leadership skills that will alter the way you communicate,” that are especially beneficial to teachers, parents, managers, facilitators, speakers, sales persons, entrepreneurs and anyone that works within a team setting that wants a new communication platform that builds enthusiasm rather than tears it down.

They will discover: the difference between leadership and manipulation; how to set clear, enforceable boundaries and expectations; how to turn discouragement into determination; how to confront issues in a way that builds relationships rather than destroys them; and how to create and maintain a leader-level self confidence; and more.

HCLP runs Fri 7-10pm, Sat 9am-7pm, and Sun 1-5pm. For info and registration, contact Kimberly 303-989-2605 or KimberlyM@LCAProject.com.

Massage Therapy Course Starts Nov 13

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ngela Grasso, founder of the Boulder Massage Therapy Institute announces that aspiring healers can sign up for part time classes starting November 13 to be licensed by August as massage therapists. Full time classes start in March.

According to Grasso, “The Boulder Massage Therapy Institute teaches the healing power of touch (aspects of massage) and specific techniques. Students get to feel their massages come alive in the clinic setting as they receive valuable, real-time feedback on their work by our experienced faculty. Enroll today for a rewarding career in a growing profession!”

Additionally, on November 10, the Institute holds a meetup group for Boulder Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers at 7pm.

6658 Gunpark Drive, Boulder. More info 303-618-5518 or BoulderMassageInstitute.com. See listing page 32.

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Cloves Inhibit Cancer Growth

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esearch from China has determined that cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) inhibit the growth of several cancers.

Researchers tested an extract of whole cloves against several types of human cancer cells, including those of ovarian, cervical, liver, colon, breast and pancreatic cancers.

Published in the journal Oncology Research, the test used an incubation system that simulated the ability of these cancer cells to grow within the body. The researchers found that the clove extract stopped such development. The active constituents they identified within the clove extracts include oleanolic acid and eugenol. “Clove extract may represent a novel therapeutic herb for cancer treatment, and oleanolic acid is one of the components responsible for part of its antitumor activity,” the researchers commented.

Cloves, one of the oldest medicinal spices, have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries.

Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects about 1 in every 68 children in the U.S., up from 1 in 150 in 2000. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. Contact with animals may help ameliorate this troubling trend. A recent study of 114 children between 5 and 12 years old has found that autistic children having greater contact with animals have less anxiety related to social situations.

The research was led by Marguerite O’Haire, Ph.D., from the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Colleagues from the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia, also participated in the study.

The researchers divided the 114 children into 38 groups of three. Each group had one ASD child and two children without ASD. Skin conductance, which provides an objective way for researchers to gauge social anxiety, was measured among the children as they read silently and aloud. As expected, skin conductance was significantly higher among the ASD children as they read aloud in front of their peers. In successive sessions, when researchers introduced pet guinea pigs for the children to pet prior to their readings, the ASD children’s skin conductance levels dropped significantly.

“Previous studies suggest that in the presence of companion animals, children with autism spectrum disorders function better socially,” says James Griffin, Ph.D., of the Child Development and Behavior Branch of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. “This study provides physiological evidence that the proximity of animals eases the stress that children with autism may experience in social situations.”

Stay Fit and Healthy During Colder Months

By Dr Dianne Stone, M.D.

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he cooling and shorter days of autumn beckon us inside and change our cravings from salad and sushi to heartier, filling fare. The seasonal change and the Holidays bring different temptations. A large pumpkin spice latte has just under 500 calories and a whopping 62 grams (15 teaspoons) of sugar. The average woman would have to take a brisk, two-hour hike to burn off the calories.

Leftover Halloween candy finds its way into the workplace and to the home. People bring in their homemade pumpkin bread or holiday treats and the temptation to indulge is hard to battle. Make an agreement with your co-workers to limit the treats they bring into the office. Snack consciously. Track what you eat with Weight Watchers or fitness apps like MyFitnessPal. It works because if you eat it, you track it. Limit the amounts of sweet treats at home, as well. Your kids may not have issues with their weight but I guarantee you, sugar is not a healthy food for anyone at any age. Enjoy the marvelous taste of in-season food.

As fall leaves and winter arrives, take advantage of the drop in temperatures and increase your outdoor activities, not decrease them. A walk after dinner with the sun low in the sky is a lovely way to enjoy those last minutes before sunset.

Instead of “falling” back into old habits this time of year and gaining 5–7 pounds of winter body fat, use the gifts of cooler weather and make smart choices about food and exercise. I guarantee you’ll have more energy, less mood swings and keep off the holiday weight.

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Formaldehyde Found in GMO Soybeans

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esearchers from the International Center for Integrative Systems, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, have determined that genetically modified (GM/GMO) soybean plants accumulate the carcinogen formaldehyde.

The researchers utilized a scientific method called CytoSolve to analyze 6,497 diverse laboratory studies conducted by 184 scientific institutions in 23 countries worldwide. The study data showed that GMO soybeans significantly accumulate formaldehyde, a class-one carcinogen.

The research also found that genetic modification forces a depletion of glutathione among the plants, which weakens their immune system. This contrasts with the proposals put forth by the GM industry that GMO soybean plants are stronger, allowing them to endure environmental hardships better than non-GMO soybean plants.

The research was led by V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, Ph.D., a biologist trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and published in the peer-reviewed journal Agricultural Sciences. “The results demand immediate testing, along with rigorous scientific standards to assure such testing is objective and replicable. It’s unbelievable such standards for testing don’t already exist. The safety of our food supply demands that science delivers such modern scientific standards for approval of GMOs,” states Ayyadurai.

Former Environmental Protection Agency Senior Scientist Ray Seidler, Ph.D., comments about the study, “The discovery reported by Ayyadurai reveals a new molecular paradigm associated with genetic engineering that will require research to discover why the extent of formaldehyde and glutathione concentrations are altered, and what other chemicals relevant to human and animal health are affected. We need the kinds of standards Ayyadurai demands to conduct such research.”

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Having Gratitude Yields More Happiness than Having Things

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wo studies from Baylor University have confirmed that materialism can lead to feeling less satisfied with life, while a sense of gratitude reverses some of the negative effects of the pursuit of things.

The research, led by Professor James Roberts, Ph.D., included questionnaires sent to 246 marketing students from another university, focusing on happiness and satisfaction with a 15-minute survey that included a 15-point materialism scale. The study found that individuals that focused on achieving material goals were less satisfied with their lives, less happy and had lower self-esteem. Meanwhile, the study found that grateful students found more meaning in their lives and felt a greater sense of satisfaction.

“Individuals high in gratitude showed less of a relationship between materialism and its negative affect.

Additionally, individuals high in materialism showed decreased life satisfaction when either gratitude or positive affect was low,” note the researchers.

ecotip Green Thanksgiving A Soulful Celebration of Body, Mind and Spirit

Making the most of the original spirit and intention of the season’s holiday of gratitude feeds mind, body and spirit. Consider these happy and healthy choices.

Turkey: Free-range and organic gobblers are less likely to carry diseases and contain synthetic additives. Heritage turkeys are raised outdoors, freely roam pastures, are genetically diverse and eat the varied diet that nature intended (SustainableTable.org).

Spare a bird: Turkey alternatives include fun, seasonal staples such as vegetable lasagna, butternut ravioli and acorn squash filled with onions, beans and dried fruits.

Beverages: Serving locally made apple cider, beer or wine supports local farmers and businesses, plus avoids the carbon footprint that distant choices incur in transport.

Festive preparations: Refrain from using Styrofoam, as it isn’t recyclable and can emit chemicals when meeting up with hot turkey; use washable cloth napkins instead of paper brands that go to the incinerator or landfill; and ask guests to bring a container to take leftovers home to avoid food waste.

Get kids involved: Tinyurl.com/GreenThanksgivingTips suggests giving children construction paper that can be made into decorations and recycled later. Baker’s clay, a mixture of flour, salt and water, can also be molded into creative pieces.

Revive the traditional atmosphere: The first Thanksgiving was a communal affair, so invite neighbors to join family members. Besides enhancing friendships, their proximity reduces auto emissions by keeping them off the road or encouraging shorter trips.

Honor peace and brotherhood across all races and ethnicities by sharing with guests the essence of the first successful summer harvest by pilgrims in 1621. According to Listening to America, by Stuart Berg Flexner, members of the Native American Wampanoags were also invited to the celebration because the tribe had taught them to plant native Indian corn, a key to recovery after their first difficult winter. Perhaps read a passage from the Iroquois Thanksgiving Prayer, encouraging us to “return to our mother, the Earth, which sustains us.” Visit Tinyurl.com/IroquoisThanksgiving.

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Sky Kings Agricultural Drones May Boost Sustainability Beginning November 15, farmers will be able to implement flying drones to perform important tasks in their fields. That’s when changes in Federal Aviation Administration regulations will loosen many of the current restrictions on this new technology.

Advocates believe the devices can improve precision agriculture management that uses GPS and data collection to boost crop yields and profits while aiding water conservation. For the first time, the drones will be operated legally during an entire growing season, allowing companies to test their business models and technologies together. This boost in crop intelligence should make farms more efficient and help smaller operations compete with well-funded big agribusiness conglomerates whose fields are typically rife with genetically modified (GMO) crops.

“This is the first year we’ll actually be able to see, by the time the growing season is over, the impact on the farmer and the impact of the quality of the grapes,” says David Baeza, whose precision agriculture startup Vine Rangers uses drones and ground robots to gather data on vineyard crops. “The biggest thing to watch is what’s going to happen to giants like Monsanto. How you define this market is changing, and the incumbents are in for a battle.”

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Solving Hunger France Tackles Food Waste with New Law French supermarkets will be banned from throwing away or destroying unsold food and must instead donate it to charities or for animal feed under a law set to crack down on food waste. Supermarkets will also be barred from deliberately spoiling unsold food so it cannot be eaten. Larger stores will have to sign contracts with charities by July 2016 or face penalties. The law will also introduce an education program about food waste in schools and businesses, and follows a measure enacted last February to remove best-before dates on fresh foods.

The Gars’pilleurs, an action group founded in Lyon, warns that simply obliging supermarket giants to pass unsold food to charities could give a “false and dangerous idea of a magic solution” to food waste, failing to address the core issues of overproduction in the food industry and wastage in food distribution chains.

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More Countries Ban Toxic Roundup Countries are gradually banning the use of Monsanto Roundup herbicide around the world as a danger to the environment and human health, and Bermuda is one of the latest to join the ranks. These moves come soon after a recently published metastudy conducted by the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer published in The Lancet Oncology determined that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is probably carcinogenic to humans.

Colombia stopped using Roundup to kill illegal coca plants. France banned the sale to homeowners, and Germany is poised to do the same. A group of 30,000 Argentine physicians are calling for a ban there, where it’s blamed for boosting birth defects and cancer. Others, including the Brazilian federal prosecutor, are demanding that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, be pulled off the shelves.

In the U.S., the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) is assisting efforts in cities, counties and school systems to enact immediate bans of glyphosate-based sprays. IRT is also calling for schools to measure the amount of glyphosate residues in school meals and to take steps to eliminate them if found.

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he diagnosis and treatment of gum disease is one of the fastest changing areas in dentistry. There is more to preventing gum disease than brushing your teeth daily, flossing and seeing your dentist.

Gum disease is one of the “quiet” diseases – like hypertension and diabetes –that may go unnoticed until advanced symptoms appear.

Gum disease is an infection that can progress to severe health issues.

Bleeding, red gums, bad breath, gaps between teeth, moving teeth, teeth that appear longer than they used to, soreness, gum or tooth sensitivity that won’t go away – are all possible signs of gum disease. Gum disease will not go away and can progress to the point of tooth loss! The infection also circulates throughout your body leading to bigger problems.

Plaque is made up of a sticky conglomeration of bacteria that forms a protective barrier against outside invaders in healthy mouths.

But, when excessive amounts of bacteria accumulate, the plaque irritates delicate gum tissue leading to infection and inflammation. The buildup of plaque and calculus (hardened plaque known as tartar), as well as any regional signs of infection, are indicators that the

bacterial flora in the mouth is no longer healthy.

Periodontal disease has also been linked with diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. An overload of bad bad bacteria is a warning sign that your body isn’t happy. Those squiggly spirochetes can eat away at gum tissue, crawl into the bloodstream and latch onto other organs to do damage.

A holistic dentist can make sure healthy bacteria are properly in bloom using a sample of plaque to evaluate the health of the bacteria.

Treatment for gum disease takes place on several levels. First, dealing with any acute infection is primary.

Laser therapy, ozone therapy, and home care counseling are first level treatments to help start the healing process. Identifying factors that put you at risk for infection and finding solutions is paramount to treating and preventing further disease and damage. Gum disease is not the result of “one germ”! It is the result of many factors coming together and any solution requires the combined effort of the patient and the dentist.

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f you’ve ever seen a 75-year-old who looks half her age, you might guess she’s spent her whole life avoiding the sun and using Botox. But when you hear that she loves the outdoors, hikes regularly, and spends three days a week out on the golf course, you think, “Why does her skin look so smooth?”

The secret isn’t avoiding the sun. It’s avoiding inflammation.

A smooth complexion depends on healthy connective tissue which depends on genetics, sunburn history, smoking, and intake of dietary fat. You can’t change your genetics, but you can limit smoke exposure and avoid inflammatory fats that can magnify the effects of sunburn and degrade the connective tissue supporting your skin.

More than anything else, the health and vitality of your skin depends on collagen, a family of molecules that literally hold us together. Without collagen, we wouldn’t just fall apart at the joints; we would literally disintegrate into small piles of individual cells. That’s why when I see a woman with remarkably youthful skin, I know the chances are good that the rest of her body is holding up just as well.

In addition to premature wrinkles, when I see a patient with dark skin blotches (solar lentigo), I worry that a patient may be at risk for accelerated aging. Made of a combination of oxidized fat and protein called lipofuscin, dark blotches can develop when the fat under your skin undergoes chemical reactions that may have nothing to do with sun exposure and everything to do with the ingestion of highly-refined polyunsaturated oils—the ones health officials have encouraged us to eat in place of butter.

Polyunsaturated fats are relatively unstable compared to monounsaturated and saturated fats, and are highly susceptible to oxidation (that fuses molecules of protein and fat) to create these dark spots. These oxidative reactions damage cells, causing the immune response to release enzymes that literally chew apart the collagen backbones supporting your skin.

Fortunately, the most effective protection for your collagen is already in your hands. I advise my patients to read labels on ready-to-eat foods (particularly salad dressings, dips, food bars, and snack foods like crackers), to avoid these highly-refined vegetable oils: corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower and safflower. Instead, I recommend the natural, minimally-refined oils including olive, avocado, coconut and peanut. Buying the best food you can afford is making an investment that generate dividends in your health and your appearance.

Cate Shanahan, M.D., can be reached at The FatBurn Factory, 720-414-5231. Her books include “Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Foods” and “Food Rules: A Doctor’s Guide to Healthy Eating.” See ad page 21.

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Grateful for EVERYTHING Create an Attitude of Gratitude All Day Long

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he secret to happiness and finding the enduring joy we all seek is Thanksgiving—the simple act of continually giving thanks. To realize wonderful positive outcomes, up to and including seeming miracles, do one thing: Show gratitude all day long. Seeing everything in a new light, through a refreshing prism of love and appreciation, imparts a deep inner well of peace, calm and joy, making us feel more alive.

We can feel that way every day, in every aspect of life, awaking each morning excited to create the day ahead and enthusiastic about each moment and then falling asleep at night embracing a profound feeling of gratitude for all the good we know and have. Happiness is contagious and becomes an upward spiral of joy naturally shared with others.

Start today by launching a daily gratitude journal. This single action, the simplest and quickest way to get results, will foster a habit geared to change everything forever. It fills up our love tank, sparks success and benefits everyone. To embrace better relationships, health, clarity, life and tangible and intangible wealth:

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n Set a daily time for journal writing. n Pick a handful of things that prompt gratitude that day. Perhaps begin with people that support you in some way.

Everything counts, from expressions of beauty to basic conveniences. Eventually the daily list will grow, generating the joy of gratitude at ever-higher levels. n It’s important to write with love and joy, because such feelings create your world.

Even if something’s a work in progress, like encouraging steps in a relationship, focus on what makes you feel good and want more of and you’ll start seeing more evidence of them. n Elaborate in detail about a particular thing that earns extra gratitude. This carries more benefits from intense feelings than creating a list. When we see how blessed we are with what we already have, it creates more of what we are grateful for, generating an endless cycle of gratitude. n Take notice of the surprises and little miracles that occur, and be sure to make note of them to evoke an even stronger level of awe and gratitude.

Robert Emmons, Ph.D., of the University of California-Davis, a leading authority in researching the science of gratitude and its impact on well-being, instructs his study participants, “Be aware of your feelings and how you ‘relish’ and ‘savor’ this gift in your imagination. Take the time to be especially aware of the depth of your gratitude.”

In other words, don’t hurry through this exercise like a to-do list.

An all-day-long attitude of gratitude ramps up our awareness of life’s pleasures.

It takes an already good life to a whole new zone of zest.

Mary Lynn Ziemer is a master of Advanced Life Concepts, certified life and business coach, motivational speaker and author.

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Choose Lasting Wealth “Imagine an economy in which life is valued more than money and power resides with ordinary people that care about one another, their community and their natural environment,” says David Korten, Ph.D., the co-founder of Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth.

“When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our already-stuffed lives, we can have fewer things, but better things of higher quality—fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses.”

Step One: Taking Inventory of Our Stuff Suze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance, ponders whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value of each object—what it cost you when you bought it, what it’s worth in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, material representation of who you are now,” she says.

Orman suggests that we go through every closet and cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true meaning of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a handle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want and how we can get there.

TRUE WEALTH Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence

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raditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes shift dramatically.

There is a better way to assess our wealth, because we are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable resources and benefits such as time, personal health, spiritual wellbeing, social connections or community in order to buy temporal things that will only depreciate over time.

Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on top when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity— right below Guam and just above Albania.

“So where is all the spending really getting us?” he asks.

“We need to be getting more value out of each dollar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in plain sight, and it’s called moderation.”

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Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life Goals Just as we would do a personal financial assessment before we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps us determine our priorities for living happily and productively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on each note.

During this “spring cleaning for the soul,” as she calls it, Vengoechea reaffirmed her thirst for learning and adventure.

Taking it a step further, she How we spend analyzed how she spent our days is, of her time and how often she saw the people most course, how we important to her, mapping spend our lives. the data as pie charts.

She discovered that most ~Annie Dillard of her time was spent in work-related activities

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and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved.

Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make.

Doubtless, we can all find better ways to utilize our assets.

Our Time Arianna Huffington, of New York City, founder of The Huffington Post, knows firsthand about having so many demands on our time that days feel rushed, which can increase our stress and negatively impact our productivity. She says, “On the flip side, the feeling of having enough time, or even surplus time, is called ‘time affluence’. Although it may be hard to believe, it’s actually possible to achieve.” Huffington recommends simple steps like getting enough sleep and putting time limits on work and online activities.

Belinda Munoz, a social change activist in San Francisco who blogs at TheHalfwayPoint.net, observes, “Time is neutral. We either use it wisely or waste it, so the onus is on us to make it an asset.” Munoz can both let go of stress and be more productive when she blocks out day parts. “When I focus, I shut out interruptions, stop feeling rushed and get my work done with ease,” she says.

Our Health One high-impact way to support personal health is to value food more, maintains Wann. “We need to spend more of our household budget for food, not less,” he says. “By rearranging both our household and national expenditures, we should give a higher priority to fresh, healthy food and a lower priority to electronic gadgets, shopping, cars, lawns and even vacations.

Our overall expenses don’t have to go up, they just need to be realigned with our changing values. By choosing higher quality food and supporting better ways of growing it, we also begin to reshape the American culture,” he says.

Our Community The community, rather than the stock market, is the better source of real wealth—both personal and global—maintains Korten. “Your community economy is part of the glue that binds people together. It’s the key to physical and mental health and happiness.” Giving less control over our financial well-being to Wall Street and more to Main Street will help us think in terms of livelihoods, instead of mere jobs. For Korten, this equates to not only how we make money to live, but also how we live—valuing our homes, communities and natural environment.

Priceless social capital comes from investing our time and money in local communities. Korten observes how, when freely and wisely spent, these efforts can lower crime rates, make schools more productive and help economies function better. Korten cites Oakland, California’s Well-Being in Business Lab, which works with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide local communities with a research-based model for prosperity. In socially abundant communities and nations, individuals don’t have to earn as much money to be comfortable, because their quality of life is partly provided by the strength of social bonds.

Heeding the Call to Change Finding and doing what “lights us up” will bring us abundance, claims David Howitt in Heed Your Call. The Portland, Oregon, Meriwether Group entrepreneur who consults for consumer companies, maintains that finding our heroic purpose (that heart-centered thing we feel we were meant to do) is the first step toward true wealth. Howitt says the secret is in one small word—and. Instead of choosing either/or, our world expands with “and”. He urges us Finding and doing to integrate the intuitive and anawhat “lights us lytic parts of ourselves: “poet and up” will bring professional, prophet and profit, soul and success.” us abundance.

It’s not just about philanthropy, but truly making your com~David Howitt munity and your world a better place through your work, he observes. “You’re doing good in the world, and when you live that way, money follows you.”

Judith Fertig blogs about living well at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Conducting a Life Audit

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ere’s one approach to doing a life audit in order to both discern more keenly what’s important and figure out how to allocate resources better to make those things happen.

Step 1: Take a few hours and 100 sticky notes. Write a wish—something you’d like to do or have happen in your life—on each one. Arrange them on a flat surface.

Step 2: See what patterns evolve. Rearrange the notes by themes or categories, such as family, physical health, adventure, profession, giving back and skills. Those that contain the most notes indicate the realm of your most powerful wishes.

Step 3: Evaluate your time. Take stock of a typical day, week and month to analyze how you are spending it.

Step 4: Prioritize. Some wishes need to be fulfilled every day or soon, while long-term wishes aim for “someday”.

Step 5: Make a plan. Just as with a smart financial strategy, which typically involves investing money over time, you can now allocate your time to make your wish list happen.

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he greatest gift death offers the living is the invitation to look deeper into life’s meaning. Recently my dear friend, Steve Feldman, passed away. I already miss him. In my sadness and contemplation, I realize that there is nothing so precious that I cannot take it for granted; and this includes the gift of life itself.

Imagine a distinguished gentleman of considerable wealth approaches you with an unusual offer. He is prepared to write you a check for ANY amount of money. But, there’s a catch. Your future lifespan will be reduced by corresponding amount or taken completely. He looks you squarely in the eye and asks, “Now, what amount should I write on this check?�

So, what are you going to tell this guy?

As silly as this story is, it establishes value. Each of us has possession of an unknown, diminishing and priceless asset called our life - and for most folks, no amount of money would be enough to part with this priceless treasure. No matter when our time runs out, we do know that every 24 hours is one less day of our Life Account to spend.

So, how are you investing your treasure? How much life are your getting out of your life‌really?

If you knew you had a week to live, what would be most important to you? What amends would you make? Who would you apologize to? Who would you pull close to look in their eyes, and make sure they understood how profoundly you loved them?

To my dear friend Steve, thank you for all the love you shared and for inspiring us to embrace this magnificent gift of life. It’s just like you, that even in your passing, you continue to contribute.

Randy Ferguson of The Love, Courage and Achievement Project can be reached at 303-989-2605 or RandyF@LCAProject.com

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Kristen Bell on Planet-Friendly Living Eco-Activist Actress Takes Steps that Make a Difference

by Gerry Strauss

Which core beliefs catalyze your passion for consciously stewarding the environment?

I wholeheartedly believe: Every problem has a solution. We are all global citizens. Kindness is always in fashion.

We have to laugh at ourselves. There is strength in forgiveness. Honesty without tact is cruelty. No one can make me feel inferior without my consent. Ultimately, we are responsible for one another and for the creatures and places around us.

I felt good about caring for the world around me before I had kids, but now I also derive a ton of self-esteem from being a good example for them.

How has celebrity supported your role in speaking out on behalf of your favorite causes?

I have the rare gift of a public platform, which is amazing to me, since I felt so small and unheard as a child. Social media can be a megaphone, so I use it

to be a conduit to support causes I believe in.

People don’t have to listen… but when they do, helpful things happen.

My approach is to spotlight an issue while also shedding light on a solution. I particularly like talking about childhood malnutrition and telling people about ThisBarSavesLives (ThisBarSavesLives.com), which donates a life-saving nutritional packet to a child in need every time we buy this organic, gluten-free snack bar. I love their motto, “We eat together.”

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rom Veronica Mars to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, her face is unmistakable. Thanks to the worldwide popularity of Frozen, her voice is now unforgettable, as well. Kristen Bell, though, believes the greatest contribution she can make is embodying an ecofriendly lifestyle together with her husband, actor Dax Shepard, and their two daughters, finding ways to help the planet survive and thrive for generations to come.

What Earth-friendly actions do you and your family embrace in day-to-day living?

Our fun time revolves around being active outdoors. We love hiking as a family, walking a mile to dinner or biking along the river. We often go exploring and make up outdoor games such as: How far can you jump? How far can I throw this? and Let’s race! The kids like to get dirty and my husband and I like to breathe fresh air at the end of a workday.

We have a garden where the girls and I are learning about growing and caring for edible plants and how to cook what we grow. Our thumbs aren’t very green just yet but we are trying.

As PETA’s “Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities” of 2013, why are you and Dax convinced that healthy vibrancy doesn’t rely on eating meat?

I have been a vegetarian since I was 11.

I have never wanted to eat meat, even before I knew the positive environmental effects of a vegetarian diet. People need to be conscious of what they are eating. Most edible supermarket items aren’t real food. I like knowing where my meal comes from and who handles it. It makes both my mind and body feel better.

How did the animated film Frozen enable you to reach a larger young audience than ever before?

My goal with the character Anna was to play an imperfect princess, giving voice to the heroine I had been searching for when I was young: Someone who was awkward, clumsy, optimistic, too talkative, caring and didn’t have perfect posture. I wanted girls that feel like they don’t always fit in to have a fearless heroine to identify with. I want to be a real-life Anna, someone who doesn’t apologize for her flaws and stands up for herself and others because she’s strong.

Thanks to Frozen, I have been invited to do more projects that reach young people. I hope to extend my voice as a trustworthy source supporting projects that can benefit them.

You are passionate about the universal need for water conservation. What steps has your own family taken to be water-conscious?

Living in California and dealing with drought firsthand teaches about water conservation by necessity.

We carefully consider how the food we eat directly impacts water use; we all understand that producing meat and dairy is water intensive.

Replacing our lawn with AstroTurf cut our household water bill dramatically.

We never run water from the tap when we are brushing our teeth, and always ‘let it mellow if it’s yellow’, that is, flush selectively. We even reuse the water used to sterilize baby bottles to water houseplants.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Natural Facial Essentials Few Skincare Product Labels Tell the Whole Story

by Linda Sechrist

smaller quantities than mass-produced brands and offer higher concentrations of ingredients. They are generally shipped directly to the salon and have a higher turnover rate. Because they don’t have to be stored for indeterminate periods or endure warehouse temperatures, they are fresher and more potent,” she says.

Although a facial can easily be performed at home with salon or commercial products, Fedotova, who owns spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, recommends having a professional facial every four to five weeks. Charlene Handel, a certified holistic esthetician, holistic skin care educator and owner of Skin Fitness Etc., in Carlsbad, California, agrees.

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t age 25, Paula Begoun, author of The Original Beauty Bible and other bestselling books on skincare, makeup and hair care, read her first label on a skincare product she was using. Although she’d tried many different products to control her acne and eczema since age 11, she hadn’t thought about the contents, which was partially why she was distraught to discover that acetone (nail polish remover) was the fourth ingredient listed.

That moment became the inspiration for Begoun’s lifetime devotion to skincare research and education and customer advocacy. Today, as founder of the Seattle-based Paula’s Choice Skincare, she continues to help women understand when product claims are misleading or factual.

Buyer Be Aware One of Begoun’s core conclusions is that the terms organic and all natural are largely responsible for fueling the misconception that all synthetic ingredients in cosmetics are automatically bad and that all organic or natural ingredients are automatically good.

She further notes that many products labeled organic and natural include synthetic chemicals, meaning that the term organic doesn’t apply to the entire formula. Fragrances are common synthetic ingredients, as is the trietha-

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nolamine that’s often used to adjust the pH or as an emulsifying agent to convert acid to a salt, or stearate, as the base for a cleanser.

To help consumers avoid overpaying for skincare products which may not be as natural or organic as touted, Begoun encourages skepticism regarding marketing messages. She suggests that an important key is to choose the best formulation for an individual’s skin type and specific skin concerns.

“There are no U.S. Food and Drug Agency-approved standards for the organic labeling of skincare products sold in salons and spas or over-thecounter. The cosmetics industry hasn’t agreed on one set of standards either.

U.S. Department of Agriculture certification is cost-prohibitive for most small cosmetic companies that use clean, certified organic ingredients, so some uncertified organic products exist and it’s wise to read labels,” explains Elina Fedotova, founder of the nonprofit Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners. She counsels that we Google any unfamiliar ingredient to learn if it’s toxic or safe.

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Handel chooses treatments that penetrate and nourish the layer of skin below the epidermis, the outermost layer, consisting of mostly dead cells, with 100 percent holistic (edible) products and freshly brewed organic tea compresses. “Without a gentle exfoliation, the first step in any effective facial, not even skincare formulas with penetration enhancers, can nourish the lower layer of live cells. One key nourishment among others is vitamin C, an antioxidant which brightens, protects against sun damage and promotes collagen production,” advises Handel.

She explains that skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells can pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, rough, dull appearance. As we age, cell turnover time increases to 45 or 60 days, which is why gentle sloughing is necessary. This can be done at home three times a week with a honey mask.

Another form of exfoliation performed in a salon uses a diamondtipped, crystal-free microdermabrasion machine to gently buff away the surface layer of skin.

An additional option is a light glycolic acid and beta hydroxy acid treatment. This can be purchased over the counter or prepared at home using organic papaya (glycolic) and pineapple (beta hydroxyl) for more even skin tone. These treatments, sometimes

The skin, your protective organ, is meant to be “worn” for life. It is not a luxury, but a necessity to take the best possible care of it.

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Follow with organic toner per skin type.

Dry complexion: Cleanse the skin with a mix of baking soda and coconut oil. Gently scrub on and rinse off.

Oily complexion: Cleanse the skin using a mixture of yogurt and baking soda. Gently scrub on and rinse off.

Refresh the skin after cleansing with distilled rose water or herbal tea, adding in a few drops each of lemon juice and a favorite essential oil. For dry skin, choose chamomile tea; for oily skin, go with burdock root tea and juniper berry essential oil.

Exfoliate the skin with a gentle, healthy alternative to chemical peels by massaging with organic papaya; its enzymes help dissolve dead cells. It also infuses skin with beta carotene and other beauty nutrients.

After rinsing skin, apply a mashed banana mask, which benefits all complexions by nourishing and moisturizing the skin. It’s also high in anti-inflammatory vitamin B6.

Remove the banana with a wet wash cloth, and then apply a favorite moisturizer.

Dry skin does well with coconut oil. For very dry skin, use shea butter or sesame oil.

Use a zinc oxide-based natural sunblock, especially after a facial, because the skin is more sensitive to ultraviolet rays after exfoliation. Eating foods rich in antioxidants helps prevent sun damage.

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~Charlene Handel referred to as acid peels, can be applied to the face for no more than 10 to 15 minutes, typically every two to four weeks or every few months.

Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are all elements of a complete facial. The simplest sequence of application is layering from the lightest to heaviest—eye cream, serum and moisturizer. Give them a minute or two to absorb. No facial is complete without a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, applied last.

Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.

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hat’s on the Meat: Tinned tuna, Please be table can help chicken and salmon store generous at lower risks easily for use in salads or of stroke, heart attack, the holidays and casseroles, on a sandcancer and diabetes, acwich and in whole wheat year-round. cording to the American pasta, brown rice or Heart Association. Not all low-fat stir fries. Avoid the families are able to afford the healthibisphenol-A (BPA) associated with cans est foods, but fatty, high-sugar options and plastic containers. Instead choose can be avoided. The most-needed BPA-free pouch packaging and cans donations are nonperishable and high with BPA-free liners (see Tinyurl.com/ in protein, but low in sodium, sugar BPAFreeCannedFood). and fats.

Soup and Stew: Containing meat Give the best, most affordable prodand veggies, soups and stews provide ucts, according to these tips and the filling, hearty comfort foods. food drive’s guidelines. Organic and Vegetables: Yams and whole-berry non-GMO (genetically modified) foods cranberry sauce turn dinner into a are welcome. Note that not all pantries holiday feast. Add color to the plate can store fresh produce, glass containwith mixed veggies. Lentils, pinto, ers or personal hygiene items. black and kidney beans in stew, chili or “Pantries rely on informed commusalad provide fiber, calcium, zinc and nity support,” explains Jim Byrnes, diiron. Spices add zing. Tomatoes, sauce rector of Pennsylvania’s Nazareth Area and salsa add flavor; choose glass jar Food Bank. “Area churches, schools products only in order to be BPA-free, and businesses keep us supplied. We’ll due to the acidic effect on cans. help 300 families this year, compared Pasta, Rice and Grain: In Kansas City, to 100 in 2006, balancing nutrition Missouri, Katie Thomas, owner of Crazy with practical needs.”

Daisy Cleaning, regularly organizes California’s San Diego Food Bank food drives. She says, “Pasta and sauce feeds better choices to 370,000 people make a variety of dishes and extend each month, including military families, the number of meals.” Whole grain seniors and children. Such community pasta, brown or wild rice, quinoa and efforts change lives. couscous are better choices than white MileHighNaturalAwakenings.com

Search for a generic food item at CalorieCount.com to see how brand-name products rank in nutritional value. pasta. Bulgur provides nearly 75 percent of a day’s fiber requirement when added to soup or salad.

Cereal: Steel-cut or rolled oats, farina (Cream of Wheat) and grits are low-calorie and nutritious options for a warm start to the day. All can be found as organic; farina in whole wheat or white wheat that is certified kosher.

Cold cereals should list whole grains as the first ingredient and be high in fiber and low in sugar, like organic Oat O’s.

Snacks: Unsalted nuts, full of fiber, protein and vitamins, are highly prized at food pantries. Packed in juice, fruit cups make a healthy treat. Dried fruit and sunflower seeds are another favorite. Low-salt, low-sugar peanut or sunflower butter packs protein. Honey is a healthy sweetener.

Collecting Party: “A group of us collected and donated 600 pounds of food for babies, pets and adults to Extended

Hands Food Bank,” says Dee Power, in Fountain Hills, Arizona. For babies, include food without added sugar or salt and single-grain cereal.

Alternative Giving: Especially popular during the December holidays, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank offers prepacked bags to grocery store patrons, paid for at checkout. Customers can see what’s included and the food bank picks them up. (Tip: Cash donations allow lower cost bulk purchases with no need to transport or sort items.)

Non-Food: Make sure the food pantry has storage space before donating wet or dry food for cats and dogs and birdseed; baby wipes, shampoo and soap; and adult soap, deodorant, shaving supplies, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper. “A $5,000 grant gave us added storage space,” says Byrnes.

The bottom line is what food pantries need is much the same as what’s found in any healthy home pantry—comestibles rich in flavor, vitamins and fiber and free of unhealthy additives. Please be generous year-round, sharing well beyond the holidays.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Annual Food Drives Local Boy Scout troops remind us to prepare for their annual food drive.

On November 7, be on the lookout for a door hanger reminder; on November 14, they’ll pick up food for delivery to local food banks.

The National Association of Letter Carriers’ (U.S. Postal Service) annual nationwide food drive is May 14, 2016. Since 1992, they’ve collected more than 1.3 billion pounds of food.

Feeding America’s drive benefits from a matching gift from motivational speaker and author Tony Robbins through December 3, aimed to provide a total of 100 million meals for the 49 million Americans that struggle with hunger. Each $1 given and matched helps secure and distribute 20 meals through its network of food banks. Donate at Tinyurl. com/TonyRobbinsFeedingAmerica.

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e all want to look and feel beautiful, often enhancing our best features with assistance from cosmetics. Yet many of us may not be aware of the toxic ingredients contained in products we’re using.

“When the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed 77 years ago, it contained 112 pages of standards for food and drugs, and only one page for cosmetics,” says Connie Engel, Ph.D., science and education manager at the Breast Cancer Fund and its Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, in San Francisco.

While most cosmetic ingredients must be listed on product labels, sometimes their names are hard to recognize, many are toxic and some of the most dangerous ones may not even be listed. Labeled toxins commonly found in cosmetics include endocrine disruptors that can affect our developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune systems. Here are just a few: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, is found in foundation,

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pressed powder, loose powder, bronzer, blush, eye shadow and mascara. It can even enhance the toxicity of other chemicals, according to Danish research published in the International Journal of Andrology, and due to its fluorine base, can disrupt iodine absorption, contributing to breast disease including cancer.

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and its cousin, hydroxytoluene (BHT), are common preservatives found in lip products, liquid makeup and moisturizers that the European Commission on Endocrine Disruption cites as interfering with hormone function. They’ve also been shown to cause kidney damage, according to research from Spain’s Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

Formaldehyde in many forms, including quaternium-15, coal tar, benzene and mineral oils that are prohibited in the European Union and Japan, are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

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concern commonly used in cosmetics.

They further range from allergens and substances that cause non-cancerous and cancerous tumors and organ toxicity to developmental and reproductive impairment, miscarriage and bioaccumulation leading to toxic overload when not excreted.

Fragrances don’t have to be included in label ingredient lists, constituting another major concern, explains Engel.

“Most cosmetics, even eye shadow, contain fragrance, and those fragrances can contain several dozen unlabeled ingredients, including hormone-disrupting phthalates.”

The European Union is the authoritative source on all of these issues. Based on its CosIng (cosmetic ingredients) database accessed via ec.europa.eu/ consumers/cosmetics/cosing, it has banned scores of toxic chemicals from makeup sold in EU countries.

Safe and Healthy Alternatives Fortunately, safe alternatives are available to enhance our natural beauty.

“Become an educated consumer and read the list of ingredients,” advises Janice Cox, the Medford, Oregon, author of Natural Beauty at Home. “Fewer ingredients and organic components mean safer products.”

Better yet, we can make our own more natural beauty aids. “One advantage of making your own is that you’re in control. You know yourself and your skin and sensitivities,” says Cox. DIY products are easy if intense color isn’t a requirement. “The color many people want is hard to produce with kitchen ingredients,” Cox explains. “You can make clear mascara and eyebrow tamer with castor oil. It’s easy to make lip balms and

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maybe get a little color by adding berry juice or beet root powder.”

For those that want the look of highquality makeup without toxins, other good alternatives come into play, says Hollywood makeup artist Lina Hanson, author of Eco-Beautiful. “I had been working in the industry for several years before I discovered the toxic ingredients in makeup; I was shocked,” she says.

Equally unsettling, “I also learned that many of the ingredients allowed in the U.S. are banned in the European Union because of their toxicity.”

That knowledge launched Hanson’s quest to create safe, organic, beauty-enhancing products for women, celebrities and everyday people alike. “So many people these days pay close attention to what they put in their bodies, but not everyone is as careful about what they put on their bodies,” she says. “I want people to understand that you don’t have to sacrifice beauty in going green.”

Hanson warns against so-called “natural” cosmetics that abuse the term and may include harmful preservatives and synthetic ingredients. She assures, “Any product labeled ‘USDA certified organic’ contains 100 percent organic

ingredients.” Her book mentions numerous brands she recommends.

Beauty Bonus Tip Healthy, moisturized skin is essential to natural beauty, many experts agree, noting that younger women need to unclog pores to prevent acne. They don’t need much moisturizing, but skin generally becomes drier with age, making good moisturizers important. Cox recommends jojoba oil to effect glowing skin.

Hanson likes coconut oil, although she recommends rubbing it in, removing makeup and then taking it off with a hot, wet towel.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (SafeCosmetics.org) has created a helpful app for iPhone and Android users at ThinkDirtyApp.com. Simply download it and scan a store item’s barcode to immediately access information on the product’s toxic ingredients, along with recommendations for healthier alternatives.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of many natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

DIY Island Lip Gloss 1 tsp grated beeswax 1 tsp grated cocoa butter 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp macadamia or other nut oil 1 tsp light sesame oil 1 /8 tsp vitamin E oil Choose organic ingredients when possible. Melt ingredients together in a double boiler or microwave.

Add a pinch of beetroot powder for color. Stir well until all are mixed.

Store in a small, clean container.

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An All Souls Day Spirit Gallery w/Elisa Malangone– 3-4:30pm. Connect with spirit (souls who have departed) on All Soul’s Eve. $15 Golden Well Being Collective, Golden. RSVP lmalangone69@gmail.com or 720372-3927.

Non-Denominational Spiritual Service–1:30pm.

Meditation and a spiritual message 1st Sun ea month.

Free aura healing/chakra balancing clinic. Rev. Lauren Skye, Officiating Minister. Inner Connection Institute at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S. Monroe Street, Denver. 303-282-9439

In 3 Days of Direct Healing Practice, learn to: Open up your psychic centers; Connect and Communicate with Spirit Guides; Remove Limiting beliefs; Remove Aging Programs; Clear Radiation and Toxicity; and more. You will receive a certificate and be added to the global network of Theta Healers. Potluck lunch. Cost $222. Healing Space in Boulder Hills, Fourmile Canyon Dr, Boulder.

RSVP Azlan White (host) azlanwhite@gmail.com or Page Maran Amrita, Theta Healing Practitioner. pagemaran@gmail.com. 303-444-0823

Satori Yoga Teacher Training–75-minute class divided into four parts: energetics for the body, masterminding, emotionalizing for the heart, and innercises for the spirit.$800/yoga instructors, $960/ non-certified instructors. Taspen’s Organics Holistic Wellness Center 12424 Big Timber Drive, Conifer..

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TUES, NOV 3 Theta Healing in Light Energy–6:30-8pm.

Learn about theta healing and its benefits while experiencing the expansiveness of light energy engagement. $15. The Garden 3435 Albion Street Denver, Stephanie Albert & Carrie Christensen 303-324-5015. Goldentrianglesofhealing.com Denver Meditation and Metaphysics MeetUp Group with Tami Harms–7-9pm. Different presenters bring their personal approach to meta-physics.

A correlating meditation offered. Socialization/ networking. $5. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695

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TUES, NOV 10 Shmaya Gathering–7-8:30pm. Shmaya is an illumined channeled presence, allowing you to experience the energetic resonance that attunes you to the quality of the love and light. $15. First Spiritual Science Church, 3375 S Dahlia, Denver. RSVP 303-263-0679 or joanne@sacredunityhealing.com Meetup: Boulder Massage Therapists/Bodyworkers Unite–7pm. Take care of yourself! This month learn SelfBreema techniques at this gathering for therapists seeking camaraderie and support. 6658 Gunpark Drive, Boulder.

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Happy Veteran’s Day THURS, NOV 12 Universal Body Meditation–6pm. 30 min focus on healing of the Universal Body. Short centering and explanation; end with 5 min debrief. Free Event Online with LD Porter and Sharon Shores. RSVP Ezregister.com/events/15226

Heart-Centered Leadership Weekend WorkshopLearn techniques of how extraordinary leaders consistently bring out the best in the people they influence, leading from the heart in a way that inspires. $395. Led by Randy Ferguson, LCA Project.

RSVP/Info Randy 303-989-2605. LCAProject.com

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Part-time Program Starts: Boulder Massage Therapy Institute–Enroll today in our clinical massage therapy course designed for aspiring healers (like you!). Be ready for licensure by August. Affordable tuition. 6658 Gunpark Drive, Boulder. More info 303618-5518 or BoulderMassageInstitute.com

Getting Back to Basics: An Earth-Based Approach to Hair Care–2-4pm. Create hair care products that are inexpensive, sustainable, natural, and fun with Certified Herbalist, Jasper Markle. Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, 2900 Valmont Rd., Ste. F-1, Boulder. $20. RSVP healingvenusstar@gmail.com First Saturday Wellness Fair–10am-4pm. Donation-based yoga 9am-10am, $1/mini services (crystal bed sessions, ion foot baths, massage, Mayan Astrology and Brain Jewel balance, sound healing, facials & spray tanning),20% off products, free prizes, healthy food. FREE. Taspen’s Organics Holistic Wellness Center 12424 Big Timber Drive Conifer 303-816-0429 Making Family-Friendly Superfoods: Green Smoothies–3-4:30pm. Make delicious smoothies packed with fruits and veggies with wellness educator, Joan Gregerson. Samples and recipes. $15/$10 advance. Ross Cherry Creek Library 305 Milwaukee St Denver RSVP Joan Gregerson 720-460-1122

Trance Medium Healing Clinic–Channeling, energy readings, and intense clearing for healing. Bring questions. 25 min/$20. Call to schedule appt starting 7:05pm.

Inner Connection Institute at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S. Monroe Street, Denver. 303-282-9439

Community Drumming Circle and Sound Celebration–7-9pm. Honor Summer, share intentions and sacred vibrations. Bring snack to share, drums, rattles, flutes and other instruments. Suggested $10. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695

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Conscious Joyful Holidays with Ana Medina–Be relaxed and energized by the balancing frequencies of Tibetan and crystal bowls that will make your heart sing. $20.Taspen’s Organics Holistic Wellness Center 12424 Big Timber Drive Conifer. RSVP 303-816-0429 Making Family-Friendly Superfoods: Green Juice without a Juicer–3-4:30pm Learn how to make green juice at home using an inexpensive mesh bag and blender. Recipes and samples. $15/$10 advance. Ross Cherry Creek Library 305 Milwaukee St Denver. RSVP Joan Gregerson 720-460-1122 Finding the Way Back To “You” After Abuse–6-9pm.

You will discover how we can more quickly and effectively dissolve the residual effects of abuse, as well as prevent future cruelties. Q & A, 2 Meditations. By donation Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St, Denver Event Hall. 18 yrs+. RSVP Josie Roase survivor of childhood incest, adult rape and domestic violence, Medical Intuitive, Medium, Spiritual Counselor by 11/11 to josieroase@comcast.net 303-968-9438

SUN, NOV 15 6 Practical Health Hacks to Thrive this Winter Workshop–2:30-3:30pm Also on 11/17. Learn 6 simple daily tricks that you can implement now to stay on track.

Samadhi Center for Yoga, Denver. RSVP Clara Wisner Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner 720-202-2326.

MON, NOV 16 Luscious Liqueurs & Brilliant Bitters–6-8pm. Herbal elixirs: uses for celebration and medicine, with Certified Herbalist, Marley Lumbard. Take home a sample! Ages 21 and up. Colorado School Clinical Herbalism. 2900 Valmont Rd., Ste. F-1, Boulder. $15. RSVP marlayna.lumbard@gmail.com

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5-Wk Chakras and Auras Workshop –11-1pm Sats. Learn about your Chakras and Auras; clean and align your Chakras; set energetic boundaries. Early $185 Reg $200 Journey Within, 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303

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TUES, NOV 17 Denver Meditation and Metaphysics MeetUp Group with Tami Harms–7-9pm. Also on 11/17. Different presenters bring their personal approach to metaphysics. A correlating meditation offered. Socialization/ networking. $5. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695 Moon Gathering–Drumming/Journey Circle meets in Boulder area. We encourage you to join Meetup group, Spirit Earth Medicine Wheel for announcements and shamanic trainings. Contact Karen@karenriceking.com or 303-665-0175

WED, NOV 18 Cultivating Creativity. Awakening New Perceptions–6-8pm Use herbal concoctions, flower essences, participants engage in artistic exercises to encourage creative connection. Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. 2900 Valmont Rd., Ste. F-1, Boulder. $20. RSVP truittsara@gmail.com

SAT, NOV 21 Holistic Healing and Psychic/Intuitive Fair– 11am-5pm. Variety of complimentary healing modalities:massage, shamanic, foot baths, reiki, sound healing, healing touch, oils, crystal bowls, and bars; readers and more. $20/20 minutes or per healer/reader/ vendor. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695 Half-Day Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation–Also on 12/12. Ashtanga Primary Series postures, following two hours of movement, learning and practicing pranayama breathing techniques. $35.

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tuesdays FREE Psychic Readings–also on Thursdays.

7-8:30pm by appt. Learn about your soul essence, past lives, and aura. Ask questions about relationships, career, money, and health. BoulderPsychicInstitute. org 1332 Pearl St. Boulder. 303-530-0920.

Longmont Spiritual Transformation with Transmission Meditation–7pm. Join us for a group meditation that is a stimulus to our individual development and also a potent form of world service. Free. Connie 720-494-0368 Wheatridge Spiritual Transformation with Transmission Meditation–6pm. Join us for a group meditation that is a stimulus to our individual development and also a potent form of world service. Free. Tim 303-239-8101

FREE Energy Healings/Aura Clearing/ Chakra Balancing–6-7pm. A healing is an energy clearing, release negative energy blocking growth and create the life you desire. Donation. Journey Within; 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303 or JourneyWithin@hotmail.com

thursdays Aura and Chakra Healings–Drop-In between 6-7pm. Receive a 10 minute cleanse and release negative thoughts, emotions, pain and fear. Get replenished with positive energy and feel great. FREE. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org. 1332 Pearl St. Boulder. 303-530-0920.

sundays North Boulder Spiritual Transformation with Transmission Meditation–7pm. Join us for a group meditation that is a stimulus to our individual development and also a potent form of world service. Free. Lon 303-746-7118

The Energy of Eating–2:30-4pm.Create a new understanding of eating and a mindful relationship to it.Enter the holidays with new skills and a new perspective on the energy of eating. $45 Central Denver. RSVP req’d Renee Ellis, MA RMT 720-984-9575

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Just One Light Group–1-2pm. Are you feeling alone on your path? Explore important themes, receive support and guidance, build skills and intuition, and create connection. $8. RSVP req’d Renee Ellis, MA RMT 720-984-9575

Nutrition Talk–6pm. The Keys to Detoxification: How to lose weight, have more energy, and glowing ski. Blooming Beets, Boulder. RSVP Clara Wisner, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, 720-202-2326.

6 Practical Health Hacks to Thrive this Winter Workshop–6:30-7:30pm Learn 6 simple daily tricks that you can implement now to stay on track. Leetsdale Natural Grocers. RSVP Clara Wisner, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, 720-202-2326.

Making Family-Friendly Superfoods: Nut and Seed Milks–3-4:30pm. Homemade tastes so much better! A satisfying treat on cold days. $15/$10 advance. Ross Cherry Creek Library 305 Milwaukee St Denver Joan Gregerson 720-460-1122

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SUN, NOV 22 Let’s Take A Look At Sleep–2-4pm. Why we need it, don’t get it, how to improve it! Make a botanical dream catcher with Certified Herbalist Morgan Bedard. Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism,2900 Valmont Rd., Ste. F-1, Boulder. $22.RSVP MorganAshley222@gmail.com

MON, NOV 23 Beginning Meditation Workshop–7-9pm.Learn about meditation and practice some meditation techniques.

Instructor Tryna Giordano Cooper. $10. Journeys For Conscious Living, 7401 West 59th, Arvada. 303-7316695. J4CL.com.

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Beyond Spirit Journey: Death, Dying & Consciousness–Advanced Shamanic Training, Please contact Karen@karenriceking.com. Karen is one of Sandra Ingerman’s Global Teachers of Core Shamanism. Space is limited. Karen@ karenriceking.com or call 303-665-0175.

DECEMBER 5 Making Family-Friendly Superfoods: Raw Holiday Cookies–3-4:30pm. Learn how to make raw, paleo-friendly treats that come together as a beautiful gift. $15/$10 advance. 12/under free. Ross Cherry Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver.

RSVP Joan Gregerson 720-460-1122 Holiday Herbal Faire and Open House-also 12/6. 12-4pm. Vendors, herbal chocolates, elixirs, oils, salves, and tinctures, body care products, jewelry, culinary treats, mini-classes and more.

Free. Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, 2900 Valmont Road, Suite F-1, Boulder. Info Marley cscheventmanager@gmail.com.

Dog Trainer/Behavior Specialist Program–Use Learning Theory and positive reinforcement to teach dogs skills to live in human society. Doggie Delights on Broadway, 1432 S Broadway, Denver.

303-239-0382 or MishaMayFoundation@gmail.com Hatha Yoga Teacher Training–Registered Yoga School -Yoga AllianceYoga Teacher Training includes Asana Methodology, Pranayamas, Meditation, Puja, Anatomy, Yogi daily life, Yoga Philosophy, Yogi Cooking, Bhajan, Chants, Mantras, Kriyas & Bandhas, Practicum , community services and Karma yoga. Himalayan Wellness Center, 92nd & Sheridan, Westminster. RSVP 720-988-8666 or himalayanwellnesscenter@gmail.com

FEB 6-13 Legendary Spa & Fitness Resort–Rancho la Puerta, Mexico. Incl 7 nights accommodations, all meals and beverages, access to facilities, programs & fitness classes, San Diego airport transfers, and 50min massage. Pricing and availability contact Amber 303-359-2140 or amber@esteemjourneys.com

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classifieds BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Looking for a way to bring in extra money but don’t want to get “another job”? Need something flexible to fit it into your life? What if you could transform your health and your wealth in the next 90 days by partnering with us? What if you could work a handful of hours each week and bring in a nice side income? We are looking for people who want the above and want to make a difference in the world while having FUN! WHAT IF YOU COULD? Please call for more info @ 303.903.8248 Start a career you can be passionate about: Publish your own Natural Awakenings magazine.

Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available or purchase a magazine that is currently publishing. Call 239-530-1377 or visit www.naturalawakeningsmag.com/mymagazine

GET INVOLVED Sleep Study: Karen Rice King, Master Dowser, is conducting a scientific sleep study to determine whether Earth Acupuncture can reduce the stress that causes sleep disturbances. Just as medical acupuncture balances your body’s meridians, Earth Acupuncture balances your property and home. To find out if you qualify to participate in this study, contact Karen@karenriceking.com or call 303-665-0175.

HEALTHY PRODUCTS/SERVICES Remove Toxic Amalgam (Silver) Fillings: Denver’s first holistic, naturopathic dentist offers mercury free AND mercury safe amalgam (silver filling) removal. Financing available. 20% off new patient exam and x-rays when you mention Natural Awakenings. SOUTH LAKEWOOD DENTAL, Scott Stewart, DDS & Naturopathic Physician, 2525 S Wadsworth Blvd, Ste 11, Lakewood, 303-988-4338.

Ascension Healing: Ascension is about rising up to a level of consciousness that frees you from old patterns that deplete you to a peaceful and mindful way of life. Your ascension session will bring your mind, body and spirit to a higher level that will allow you to SEE BEAUTY IN ALL THINGS especially YOURSELF…REIKI, VIBRATIONAL HEALING & INTUITIVE READING. Special Initial Session $30 off. In person or phone. 700 E. Ninth Ave., Suite 9, Denver. JoAnne Palladino, Reiki Master-Teacher, Channel, & Intuitive. 303-263-0679 or joanne@ sacredunityhealing.com

yourlocalresources AYURVEDA ALANDI ASHRAM AND AYURVEDA GURUKULA Alakananda Ma 2457 20th St., Boulder 303-786-7437 AlandiAshram.org Ayurveda is the ancient Indian art of physical, mental, and emotional healing. Treatments include herbs, nutrition and lifestyle changes to restore your body to its innate balance.

Alakananda Ma, our clinic director, is a graduate of a top London medical school as well as an Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner. She synthesizes ancient and modern knowledge for your best health outcomes.

CONSCIOUS EVENTS AND SPEAKERS JOURNEYS FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING 7401 West 59th Ave., Arvada 303-731-6695 / J4CL.com Discover a life of passion, purpose and contribution.

Journeys for Conscious Living is an organization leading the world in conscious living, hosting world class events, speakers and event center (space rental) to empower people to create thoughtful changes in living their lives every day, thus creating the space and energy to stay centered and expand the community. See ad page 18.

CONSCIOUSNESS SHIFT MARY BETH KENNEDY, MA 1637 28th St, Boulder 303-589-8006 Marybethkennedy.com Reconnective Healing transcends the limitations of human ability and imagination. By opening to it, we are able to restore balance and harmony in our lives and transform our bodies, minds and souls in ways that otherwise may seem impossible. Mary Beth has been a practitioner, mentor and coach for 14 years.

JOBS AVAILABLE Eden Spa: Hiring happy, talented massage therapists.

FT/PT. Room rent available. Call 303-820-3336.

Distribution Drivers Needed: Boulder; Longmont/Westminster & Arvada/Wheat Ridge/ Broomfield Areas: Natural Awakenings is looking for reliable, conscientious, honest delivery drivers with a good driving record and car. Must have own insurance. You must have spare time during the last week of each month (between 1-3 days) and is an easy job once you get to know your route. You can expand and make more money as you go. No phone calls please. Email Doug@MileHighNaturalAwakenings.com with your interest.

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NEW! DETOXIFICATION & HEALING TOUCH TEMPLE AT DELPHI OF BOULDER Azlan White Fourmile Canyon, Boulder 303-444-0823 azlanwhite@gmail.com StarWeatherWhale.com Raindrop Treatment Inner Eco-System Detox and Winter Immune Booster!

Ever wanted to apply the healing power of essential oils, but not known exactly where to begin? Come for a private consultation, with an oil treatment for you!

This is a great opportunity to receive a deep essential oil healing, receive your own choice of oil, and ask any personal healing journey questions! “There’s wisdom in those plants!”

DOG TRAINING MISHA MAY FOUNDATION DOG TRAINING & RESCUE Lorraine May, Executive Director 303-239-0382 MishaMayFoundation.org Learn to speak the language of your dog!

Misha May Foundation provides inexpensive community classes where you learn invaluable tools to help your dog be more secure and happy, and you too! Classes include Understanding Dogs, with positive reinforcement techniques only, and Dog Trainer Apprentice Programs to become a dog trainer, utilizing behavior science and holistic approaches.

yourlocalresources ENERGY HEALING/ MEDITATION

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JOURNEY WITHIN

CLEAR SKY MEDICAL

Anita Destino 777 S Wadsworth Blvd. Bldg 2-108, Lakewood 720-413-7303 AnitaDestino.com

Katia Meier, MD 9085 E Mineral Circle, #260, Centennial 303-790-7860 / ClearSkyMedical.com

A safe place for people interested in creating change in their lives, Journey Within helps you focus on spiritual growth, developing your intuition and personal development. Give to yourself with Free Energy Healings, Angel Healings, Guided Meditations, Meditation Classes, Workshops and Intuitive Readings/Healings. Free Aura Clearing and Chakra Balancing held every Wednesday from 6-7 pm, open to everyone.

ENERGY MEDCINE HEALING CHANGE Marie Adams EEM-AP, CHT, PT Littleton office: 679 W Littleton Blvd. #205 Denver office: 1776 S Jackson St. #1004 303-668-0299 / Healingchange.net Individual sessions and classes in Eden Energy Medicine for increased Joy, Health and Vitality! Balancing nine different energy systems in your body and energy field creates healing at the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of your being. Ongoing classes: Daily Energy Routine and other health topics. Free 30-minute phone or Skype consultation available.

Feel and look your best at any age with Katia Meier, MD, Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine, Specialty trained in Bio-identical Hormone Therapy, Holistic and Naturopathic medicine in Europe and certified in laser and injectable aesthetic dermatology. Specializing in whole body health with customized approaches. All ages; most insurance welcome. Set up your appointment today. See ad page 2.

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HERBAL MEDICINE MAJESTIC HERBALISM Jon Wegner 720 14th Street, Golden 303-803-0154 majesticherbalism@gmail.com Facebook.com/majesticherbalism Looking to attack your health concerns naturally? Experience the healing energies that come from plants!

I’m here to help you understand more about your health concerns and how to improve it through diet, nutrition, exercise, meditation, supplements, and herbs. I also involve Earth Medicine in my herbal practice- teachings from the North American Indian Medicine Wheel. It helps people balance their life mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Please call to schedule an appointment. 20% off new patient consultation.

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SACRED UNITY HEALING JoAnne Palladino Joanne@SacredUnityHealing.com 303-263-0679 SacredUnityHealing.com

MARCIE COOPER RN, MSN, AHN-BC

Your healing session touches and transforms all aspects of your being, and includes a meaningful intuitive reading to help you expand perspective; a channeled presence with vibrational sound & words to attune you to a love frequency; reiki energy healing to dissolve blocks and promote harmony; and self-awareness practices to shift old patterns so you can live more mindfully in the present.

720-333-1022 ColoradoHolisticNurse.Com CannabisNurse.Org Do you have questions or concerns about starting on your own therapeutic cannabis regimen? Want a nurse who specializes in holistic health and cannabis therapy to walk with you and help you navigate through the wild world of cannabis medicine? Marcie is a director for The American Cannabis Nurses Association and a Board Certified Advanced Holistic Nurse and Registered Nurse available in the Denver/Boulder area in the comfort of your own home for consults, case management and holistic therapies.

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yourlocalresources INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CLEAR SKY MEDICAL with Dr. Katia Meier. Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine and specialty trained in BioIdentical Hormone Therapy and Functional Medicine. See full listing under PHYSICAN or see ad page 2.

LIFE COACH FAMILY LIFE COACHING, LLC Dave Casdan, M.A. 303-710-1984 Familycoachdave@gmail.com Familycoaching.life Do you want your family to experience more happiness, love, connection and success? I can get you the family relationships that you want on your terms. With 20 years of experience as a family life coach and school teacher, I help families like yours to resolve conflicts, improve behavior and increase self-esteem. Please call for your complimentary discovery session!

NEW! MASSAGE BOULDER MASSAGE THERAPY INSTITUTE 6658 Gunpark Drive, Boulder 303-618-5518 BoulderMassageInstitute.com Enroll today in our clinical massage therapy program designed for aspiring healers (like you!). Fulland part-time programs train students in the healing power of touch along with specific techniques. Study under our awesome, experienced faculty at our beautiful, uplifting Boulder campus. Be ready for licensure in a growing profession in just 5-10 months. Classes begin November and March. Affordable tuition.

CRYSTAL CREEK THERAPEUTICS Suzie Fritz, LMT 1111 Washington Ave, Golden 720-934-8359 303-279-9787 Headaches, back pain or aching muscles? I am a licensed massage therapist trained in neuromuscular, deep tissue and shiatsu through the Boulder College of Massage. I specializing in treating chronic pain, sports-related injuries and stress and include essential oils in all sessions. Insurance accepted if applies. Golden location for 24 years. See ad page 24.

NEW! NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING CORE NUTRITION THERAPY, LLC Jennifer White, CNTP 480-518-5983 jw@corenutritiontherapy.com www.corenutritiontherapy.com Need help losing weight? Want to learn how to eat/shop healthier? Personalized services to help you reach your wellness goals. Nutritional counseling, diet analysis, meal planning, grocery store tours, fitness plans. Free 30-minute consultation for new clients.

SPIRITUAL HEALING/ COUNSELING LIVE YOUR KNOWING COUNSELING Renee Ellis, MA RMT Located in Central Denver 720-984-9575 / Liveyourknowing.com Renee specializes in helping women find the clarity, freedom and intuitive perspective to gracefully move through life transitions to a more joyful experience. She weaves traditional counseling techniques with intuitive abilities, energy healing, personalized Bach Flower Essence formulas and past life therapy without regression. Individual sessions, programs and classes. Free 30-minute consultation.

rEVOLUTIONARY LIFESTYLE Clara Wisner 720-202-2326 therevolutionarylifestyle@gmail.com revolutionarylifestyle.com Looking to REVOLUTIONIZE your life with ease, purpose and clarity? Let Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner Clara Wisner guide you into the next stage of your PERSONAL EVOLUTION to help you Understand, Address, and Correct your nutritional deficiencies, Balance your body’s biochemistry, and provide personalized, supportive, and inspirational guidelines for changing toxic habits.

CLEAR SKY MEDICAL with Dr. Katia Meier and staff offer Certified Nutrition therapists, specializing in the food-brain connection, nutrition for cancer prevention, autoimmune diseases, food sensitivities/allergies, elimination diets and medically supervised weight loss.. See full listing under PHYSICAN or see ad page 2.

SPIRITUAL MEDIUMSHIP/ INTUITIVE COACHING ELISA MALANGONE 720-372-3927 ElisaMalangone.com Searching for passion and insight to your life purpose?

Connect to your unique insight and higher soul perspective for guidance concerning healing from grief and loss, health, career, relationships, finances, and other matters of the heart. Elisa combines authentic mediumship abilities and intuitive coaching by connecting to spiritual guidance to assist you in tapping into your higher wisdom and best self.

Live, phone or virtual readings & events. Call or see website for more details.

WELLNESS CENTER PHYSICIAN: BOARD CERTIFIED HOLISTIC CLEAR SKY MEDICAL Dr. Katia Meier 9085 E Mineral Circle, #260, Centennial 303-790-7860 / ClearSkyMedical.com Feel and look your best with Dr Katia Meier, Board Certified Holistic MD specializing in whole body health for children and adults. Customized approaches to Healthy Aging, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Nutritional Analysis and therapy, medical aesthetics and non-surgical rejuvenation treatments, Homeopathy, Herbology, Naturopathic Medicine, Personalized Detoxification Program, Medical Weight Loss for men and women. Make your appointment today. See ad page 2.

HIMALAYAN WELLNESS CENTER Chuna Rai-Nelson, Founder 5092 W. 92nd Ave, Westminster 720-988-8666 Himalayanwellnesscenter.com Grow in your physical and spiritual practice, through multiple platforms, in an intimate and sacred environment. Yoga, Tai Chi, Marital Arts, Kung Fu, Ballet, Meditation, Sound/ Energy Healing, and Aromatherapy. Our vision is to assist people in becoming the best human they possibly can be: achieve happiness through improving their bodily systems for optimum physical health; foster mental health through meditation and chi energy equilibrium; increase spiritual understanding and connectivity.