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16 FOREVER FLEXIBLE

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22 CHEF RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

23 YOGA MEETS LIFE’S

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Turn Grief into Joy

he Healing Heart Center of Littleton, 5808 S. Rapp St., Suite 155 in Littleton is now open for Grief Recovery classes using the Grief Recovery Method®; spiritual and life coaching; seminars; workshops; and Friday nights “Add to your Emotional Tool Box.” New grief recovery classes are starting in early September. Laurie Freeman and Lorane Wilson, aka the “Grief Ladies,” are both certified Grief Recovery Specialists that come to this work through deeply personal experiences. Laurie also holds a certification as an Integrated Wellness and Life Coach. “Grief is the normal and natural emotional response to any of the 40 major types of ‘loss,’ but most of what we’ve learned about dealing with loss is intellectual. Effective grief recovery must deal with your broken heart,” says Lorane. “Our grief support classes provide a safe environment for you to look at your old beliefs about dealing with loss, which losses have affected your life, and to take actions that will lead you to complete unresolved emotions that may still be causing you pain.” Adds Laurie, “It’s an action-based group that involves reading and writing assignments outlined in the grief recovery handbook. This is not a drop-in group and no new members will be allowed after the second class. Our goal is to create a place of healing, hope and happiness.” Learn more at HealingHeartCenterofLittleton.com. See ad page 32.

Support for “Empath Overwhelm”

ntuitive guide and empath Chantal Fidanza, of Your Divine Light in Santa Fe, NM, is now offering one-one support both in person and via phone to those struggling with energetic sensitivity. “Often feel fatigued or overwhelmed? Have trouble with boundaries? Experiencing mysterious symptoms?” she asks. Learn to understand the struggles of being particularly sensitive to energy, the physical and energetic fallout that comes with it, and ways to cope and thrive. According to Fidanza, who also offers an 8-month deeply transformational training for empaths, being sensitive is a gift that one can learn to channel into one’s most powerful asset. She affirms that what she teaches is not a “modality” or a quick fix, but an energetic restoration of our birthright, one that cannot help but empower not only us but those around us as well. For more information, contact Chantal at 505-438-1074 or visit YourDivineLight.biz. See ad page 32. 6

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Begin Your Qigong Lifestyle

new, nine-week class on Chi lifestyle begins September 11th, 6 p.m. at Chi Wellness, the Center of Qigong, 4155 E. Jewell Ave., Suite 105 in the Colorado Club Building, Denver. Each two-hour class leads students deeper into the chi of the 2018 yang earth-dog year to prosper in health, work, finances and relationships. According to Qigong teacher Debra Lin Allen, the class will cover the most important tenets of a Chi lifestyle: essential qigong breathing and meditative contemplations to clear and settle the mind into pure heart-centeredness; practice modulating the subtle yin-yang shifts in our chi and aligning conscious intentions with the five natural laws governing these shifts; exercises of movement within stillness to eliminate stress’s negative impact upon health; combining the yin and yang essences in the five flavors in whole food to optimize healthy weight, enhance restful sleep, and strengthen physical and energetic vigor. Says Debra, “This strong chi expression in 2018 requires that we simplify our lives and anchor deeply into life balance by eliminating wastefulness, unhealthy habits and distractions of energy, time and resource, and nourish our strength of spirit and clarity of thought with regular periods of rest and relaxation and considerate attention to our health care.” Contact Debra Lin Allen at 720-427-0406 or debralin.chiwellness@gmail.com. See ad page 23.

Food, Fun and Fall at Chatfield Farms

enver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton hosts its annual corn maze September 21st through October 28, Fridays through Sundays with hayrides, food vendors and other fun activities. A special Pumpkin Festival for one weekend only, October 12-14, is a tribute to America’s favorite gourd with a 10-acre pumpkin patch, beer, wine, food vendors, live music, and activities for all ages. According to a spokesperson, food is an important topic at Chatfield Farms. The 700 acres of its campus originally belonged to an 1860’s homestead and later, a dairy farm. Today, the land is used as a nature preserve and working farm. The farm offers Community Supported Agriculture which supplies weekly vegetables to participating members and farm stands operating in food deserts. The Veterans Farm Program trains post-9/11 veterans with career skills to help them reintegrate into civilian life. Call 720-865-3500 or visit botanicgardens.org. See ad page 8.

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Guidance through Your Divorce

elly Chisholm, Your Divorce Coach, offers Emotional, Legal and Financial guidance with holistic and comprehensive support to men and women in the midst of divorce or considering divorce. A Divorce Coach gives you sanity, time and money-saving options; helps you re-define your identity and re-invent your life; makes you feel confident and empowered; assists in renewing your inner strength; offers educated choices in a time of turmoil; and will bring you to a place of ease, dignity, calm and composure. She says, “The biggest mistake that people make when divorcing is not engaging a professional to help them with the emotional, financial and legal aspects of divorce- the real issue around divorce is making sure you have all of the resources, information and support to make the best decisions that will affect your (and your family’s) life forever. Don’t make the same divorce mistakes I did. I am trained in collaborative divorce, psychology, financial analysis and more. Don’t go it alone; I can help.” A free Divorce Survival Toolkit is available for download at Kellychisholm.lpages.co/na-opt-in-download. Free webinars are held monthly, and a new 16-week program will be starting next year “From Splitsville to Sanity.” Kelly Chisholm, MS, LPCC, BCC, can be reached at info@coachingbykelly.com or visit her website at Coachingbykelly.com. See ad page 6.

Reading & Discussion: Greetings from the Afterlife

osie Roase, author, Reiki Master, energy healing facilitator, and a spiritual development and meditation teacher will be offering a meet and greet, reading and discussion on her new book Greetings from the Afterlife, Sunday, September 16th from 2:20 to 4:00 p.m. at Full Moon Books at 9106 W. 6th Ave, in Lakewood. Josie is a spiritual medium and mystic who receives spirit communications from God, loved ones, pets, and Enlightened Beings. Josie will help guide you through the lessons she has learned through the Light and answer questions. Any confidential messages received will not be given in a group setting. Additionally, Roase’s book A Rape – Heal from Abuse and Rape will be available, as well as information about a class based on the book’s teachings. To reserve space, contact Josie at mybooks2@comcast.net or visit Josieroase.com.

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Learn to Love Public Speaking

he Columbine Communicators Toastmasters Club is celebrating 36 years of developing leaders and public speakers in Littleton, and is open to new members. They meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month at 7p.m. at the Jefferson County Sheriff station, 11139 Bradford Rd., Littleton. Guests are welcome to come as many times as they want, and are under no obligation to join or participate. Toastmasters is a nonprofit, educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Members learn to speak with confidence, prepare speeches, receive and give feedback and are given multiple leadership opportunities to grow personally and professionally. “It is an inexpensive, fun and interesting way to learn more about yourself,” says member Terry Chriswell. “I am coming up on my two-year anniversary with Toastmasters and it’s been an incredibly uplifting experience in terms of confidence, writing and speaking. I feel very lucky that I found the Columbine Communicators Club.” For more information, contact the VP of public relations Jillian Gibson at jilliancasler@gmail.com or see Columbine.toastmastersclubs.org

Love Messages From Above: All Souls Day Edition

ifted and heart-centered spiritual mediums Lynn Van Praagh-Gratton and Elisa Malangone will deliver powerful and purposeful messages from beyond on Thursday, Nov. 1st from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Mercury Café, 2199 California St., Denver. Lynn is featuring her new book “The Hand II” and her spiritual tea line, and is also available while in Denver for private readings. “Come experience this beautiful night of magnificent healing, light-hearted wit, love and compassion and see why the ‘divinely teamed duo’ of Lynn and Elisa has moved and healed many,” says Natural Awakenings publisher Terry Chriswell. Lynn Van Praagh-Gratton utilizes her unique gift of mediumship to convey messages of hope, love and compassion to those who have suffered the loss of loved ones. These messages bring closure, peace and love to people all over the country. Elisa Malangone is an internationally respected spiritual medium who has a genuine heart-centered approach when connecting with spirit. She is extremely respectful, gracious, validating, precise and deeply compassionate. For tickets and info Lynnvanpraggh-gratton.com or elisainsight.com. See ad page 10.

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New Health and Wellness Clinic Open in Littleton

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xplore alternative choices for taking care of your body, mind, spirit & our environment September 15-16 from 10a.m. to 5p.m. at The Ranch/Larimer County Fairgrounds – South Hall, 5280 Arena Circle in Loveland. Experience healing modalities from massage, Reiki and Reflexology to energy re-balancing, Iridology and deep muscle massage; have an intuitive reading; discover aspects of your self through astrology, aura portraits, clairvoyance, tarot or past life readings; or learn what your pets are thinking with animal communicators. See various crystals & gemstones; try natural skin care products; learn about past lives, spirit guides, feng shui and aromatherapy. Shop creative vendors and unique artisans. Attend free hourly lectures and register for exciting door prizes. Bring a canned food donation & receive $1 oﬀ admission. $7/ day, $12/weekend. Children 12 and under Free. Free Parking. Visit Holistic-Fairs.com for more info. See ad page 3.

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Healing with Ortho-Bionomy

Tips for Transitions

he body is endlessly creative with how it heals and none of us heal the same way. Ortho-Bionomists allow the body more creativity to heal and reverse the effects of trauma. We don’t have agendas and textbooks telling us what the body can and cannot do. We can’t force it into how we think it needs to heal. We have a living relationship and ability to work directly with the body’s own creativity. The wisdom of our experience and knowledge help us meet the body in a relationship that allows the body to understand itself and work with the wisdom of the whole. The living aspect of our work is our ability to support the body in present time. That support is full of choices and surprises. We never know what the body will chose or respond too. We allow the body to choose its own way without protocol or agenda. It takes both people to heal, listen, respond, and to believe. Ortho-Bionomy is about relationship and openness. Because we work at a conversational level, through the reflexes, we often end up starting a session with one understanding, but we open up to new possibilities, new realities, and discovery repeatedly as we connect to the body’s amazing creativity in its own healing journey.

s summer comes to a close, the energy of transition is in the air. Life is really just a series of transitions and while it’s easy to get lost in the to-do list, these are important times. Here are three tips for maneuvering your next transition with an eye on the bigger picture.

Sheri Covey is an Advanced Instructor with Rocky Mountain Ortho-Bionomy. She can be reached at rmob@gmail.com or RMOBCenter.com. Intro to OrthoBionomy Foundations Class is September 15-16 in Denver.

Renee Ellis, MA LPCC RMT of Live Your Knowing Counseling & Classes can be reached at 720-984-9575 or renee@liveyourknowing.com. LiveYourKnowing.com. See ad page 31.

Life transitions like moving or job changes hold a special place in our lives and serve as “markers” when we reflect back in years to come. They deserve at least a moment or two of silent reflection. A new job or a new home is a big deal so take the time to acknowledge them as an important marker.

Life transitions are also an opportunity to reflect on how you have managed the challenges and transitions of the past- whether you’ve excelled or survived and continued on. See how life has prepared you for this moment. Transitions offer a window through which the puzzle pieces of life that haven’t made sense up to this point suddenly do.

Transitions are an invitation to embrace the new. Novelty is potent and valuable for creating change. While counterintuitive, moving can be the ideal time to change a behavior like smoking or to start something like exercise or journaling. New experiences and environments are energizing and inspiring.

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Asthma Less Likely to Afflict Breastfed Kids

Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day. Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object—a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

A University of Amsterdam study of 960 children from 4 to 12 years old taking asthma medication found that those breastfed as infants had a 45 percent lower incidence of asthma attacks.

Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls, reducing risk of strokes and heart attacks, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of Western Australia surveyed 854 Australian women over the age of 70 to determine their vegetable intake, and then used sonograms to measure their carotid artery wall thickness to ascertain the severity of carotid plaque. Those eating the most cruciferous vegetables had a .05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness compared to those with the lowest intake. “That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid wall thickness is associated with a 10 to 18 percent decrease in risk of stroke and heart attack,” says lead study author Lauren Blekkenhorst. Other vegetables, including leafy greens and alliums like onions, were not found to have the same protective effect.

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Essence of Love Tea Blends By Terry Chriswell

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ifted spiritual medium Lynn Van Praagh-Gratton is offering a new tea line called “Essence of Love,” consisting of 4 teas: Timeless Dreams (Rooibos blend); Angel Whispers (coconut green tea); Awaken the Moment (green tea blend); and Gentle Breeze (mango citrus Rooibos blend). Lynn says every one of her teas was channeled, including the blends, names and pictures on the packaging. We sampled Timeless Dreams, a delicious and smooth blend of Rooibos, lavender, rose, rose hips and raspberry. Rooibos is an herb native to South Africa, meaning “red bush.” The leaves are used to make an herbal tea that is called by the names rooibos, bush tea, or redbush tea. Rooibos has a vanilla and caramel flavor; accented with rose and raspberry in Timeless Dreams, it is naturally sweet, delicious, caffeine-free and calming.

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Action Alert

Migratory Birds Threatened by Rule Change A coalition of national environmental groups led by the National Audubon Society filed a lawsuit in May against the U.S. Department of the Interior challenging the federal administration’s move last December to eliminate longstanding protections for waterfowl, raptors and songbirds under the 100-year-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). The intent is to weaken enforcement on businesses, municipalities and individuals to prevent “incidental” deaths of birds, which would lessen requirements for their protection from electrical power lines, towers, buildings and other hazards. The risk of liability under the MBTA has provided incentives for the oil and gas industry, wind energy development companies and power transmission line operators to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to minimize bird deaths. The new policy eliminates these incentives to reduce and mitigate foreseeable impacts of operations on migratory birds. “One of the first conservation laws, the MBTA sparked 100 years of conservation leadership in this country,” says Sarah Greenberger, Audubon’s senior vice president of conservation policy. “It defies all facts for the Department of the Interior to suggest that this law is somehow broken when we have a century of evidence that says otherwise.” Urge senators and other representatives to uphold the MBTA via an easy form and single click under the Take Action tab at Audubon.org.

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Sunny Success

New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources

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Animals Gain Some Protection in New Budget The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget. Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017. The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing. Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife. 14

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After Plastic

Frito-Lay, Campbell Soup and other major U.S. players in the food and beauty industries are talking more about sustainability these days. The result is adoption of innovative materials. Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of recycler TerraCycle, advises, “Bioplastics are meant to be a solution for the world’s plastic waste problem. However, in most cases, biodegradable bioplastics will only break down in a high-temperature industrial composting facility, not in your average household compost bin. Plus, these are not recyclable. A better solution might be to place the focus on durable bioplastics that are made from plant materials, but can still be recycled,” Entrepreneurs like Daphna Nissenbaum are taking action. As an Israeli mom, she chided her teenage son for trashing rather than recycling plastic water bottles. Yet then, she says, “I realized plastic bottles weren’t the main issue,” when she saw flexible packaging such as chip bags, candy wrappers and go-to containers crammed into the trash. Nissenbaum learned that most flexible packaging isn’t recycled and ends up in landfills, oceans and other places. Once an orange peel is discarded, it disintegrates biologically and turns to compost, she saw, and committed to engineering packaging to do the same. A graduate of the Israeli Army’s elite software engineering program and with a marketing MBA, her Tipa Corporation has patented bioplastic that acts like plastic. “When composted, the material naturally breaks down in 180 days or less,” she says. Tipa now makes zippered bags, stand-up pouches and packaging for coffee, snacks and produce.

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A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels. The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.” China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

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QIGONG MASTER By Terry Chriswell

ebra Lin Allen is a warm and softspoken woman, a 5th generation qigong healer with 40+ years of qigong training underlying her strength and wisdom. At 2 years old, Debra had an innate understanding of the interconnectedness and clarity of life, so her Mother, a qigong healer herself, limited her interactions away from home so she would not be reconditioned by limited thinking. Her parents taught her that anything is possible and we are all powerful, and Debra took this to heart. After her informal training while growing up, Debra was a patient advocate in legal arenas and corporate clinical educator, and eventually returned to the roots of her energy work in Denver. She gained formal training, knowing she needed to help people, but didn’t know how it would turn out. She allowed a sudden loud inner prompting to give her employer one week’s notice, and her work launched in an inspired and connected way. As founder and director of Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong in Denver, Qigong Lifestyle® Coach, Medical Qigong Therapist and Qigong Teacher, Debra shares these three important messages: We can heal ourselves, she says; she has witnessed this with many people and pets with whom has worked. From a dog with poor immune response to a human with liver cancer, Debra helps to find the root of health issues which is most often emotional stagnation culminating into acute or chronic physical symptoms. Chinese medicine has long known that the root of healing is to free the soul from inhibition and repression; emotions are

doors we are meant to walk through to join with our enlightened being and restore our self-expression. Debra says while conventional medicine’s experience is only around 250 years old, time-proven Taoist natural health practices (the basis of Chinese medicine) have been around for 40- to 50,000 years. Conventional medicine teaches us to manage, not heal; to survive, not thrive.

In qigong and feng shui, we pay attention to how our thoughts and emotions move us to either flow with or resist life’s natural rhythms. The body demonstrates the soul’s journey in the material world. If the body is experiencing a symptom, we must properly perceive the emotions that arise or are being repressed and identify the specific aspect of soul expression not being shared. Our organs’ state of vitality and function correspond to our state of mind and emotions. To heal ourselves and go on to enjoy graceful longevity, we must come to deeply understand the correspondence of our thoughts influencing our emotions and our

emotions expressing themselves through chi movement to impact the health and functions of our body’s vital mechanisms.

Move with life. Use trust and curiosity to address your illness. Debra says we are nourished by the essence of life always and we can ask Source for guidance for balance in health and lifestyle. Curiosity and creativity are necessary for life expression to thrive, they transform our circumstances, raise our consciousness, and bring our soul into communion with Source.

Commit to living a long life to jumpstart progress into pristine health, joy and life balance. Clean eating is powerful medicine. Included in Debra’s 9-week qigong self-care course, Begin Your Qigong Lifestyle, is a practical introduction to Chi Nutrition which instructs on combining chi influences and biochemistry in everything we eat to restore health and enjoy longevity. Debra’s family recently adopted a whole food, plant-based diet that has dramatically improved cholesterol, triglycerides, cardiac and liver health, thyroid and metabolic functions, eliminated excess weight and enhanced cognitive function, mood and stamina in just a few months. Debra loves her work so much she says is never going to retire. Her passion for sharing qigong wisdom, especially the one-on-ones, is evident. She treats clients all over the world, including entire families—human and pet. She feels helping one another is the expression of what Oneness is--Love. Offering training in medical qigong and qigong instructor certifications, private Medical Qigong Therapy and Lifestyle Coaching in-person and remotely, as well as classes to start and deepen your practice and understanding of proper qigong self-care, Debra is embodying selfexpression and communion with Source. Debra can be found at Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong, at 4155 East Jewell Av., Ste 105, Denver. Contact her at 720.427.0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com or ChiWellness.net. See ad page 23. September 2018

Identification Helps

The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, which manifests in swelling and pain in the hands, wrists, feet or toes, arises when the body’s immune system attacks

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hirty-seven percent of American adults 18 and older suffer from arthritis—a catch-all term for a dozen varieties of joint disease—according to the nonprofit Arthritis Foundation. One in two men and two in three women 65 or older may have it, estimates a recent Boston University study. Due to increasing obesity rates and autoimmune disorders, it’s also impacting 8 million Millennials, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “I’m seeing higher rates, more severe cases and more of them in younger people. 16

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It’s an epidemic no one is talking about,” says Dr. Susan Blum, a Rye Brook, New York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally. About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

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itself, destroying tissue around the joints. Spondyloarthritis inflames the spine and sometimes the eyes and gut. Infections like Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain. Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

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About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes— the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

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Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief. “We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

“But it’s not simply about the load on the joints,” says Blum. Fat cells release compounds called inflammatory cytokines, which can boost inflammation and pain. And new research from the University of Rochester, in New York, suggests that obesity may also impair the gut microbiome (beneficial bacteria lining the gastrointestinal tract), further exacerbating arthritis. “There is no doubt that the gut bacteria are involved in the onset and perpetuation of inflammation and pain in arthritis,” says Blum. When researchers fed mice the equivalent of a “cheeseburger and milkshake” diet for 12 weeks, doubling their body fat, they found more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their colon, more cartilage deterioration than in lean mice and more inflammation in their knees.

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Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident. For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. In the University of Rochester study, overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression. Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a high-quality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy,

which can spawn inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, which anecdotally have been suggested to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidantrich vegetables and “good” fats. One recent Michigan State University study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

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When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.” The proper exercise depends partly on which joints are affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating.

Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests. A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they were less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee than less active people. A subsequent paper by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking. “Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

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linical-grade essential oils are those expertly distilled to maintain their naturally-occurring fat-soluble constituents. Some that can assist the joints are Lavender, Eucalyptus, German chamomile, Juniper, Rosemary, Wintergreen, and Kunzea. Kunzea ambigua EO was discovered in 1993 by an Australian man who noticed a section of his old, rusty fence remained unaffected by the salty sea air. Wherever Kunzea grew, the plant’s antioxidant effects protected the fence. Subsequently he had the plant material distilled to obtain its essential oils. Effective and safe use of clinical-grade EOs combine well with other protocols such as nutritional changes and exercise. Diluted EOs can be applied directly onto an affected area, via massage, compress or hand/foot baths. If several joints or large areas are affected, a full aromatic bath is recommended in addition to local treatments. EO’s are multitaskers so they also support our mind and emotions. Contact Aromatherapist Evie Yang, CCA, RA at 858-922-2964 or aromatherapistevie@gmail.com. See ad page 6. September 2018

For more advanced cases of osteoarthritis, Seenauth recommends regenerative injections such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For PRP, doctors draw some of the patient’s blood and spin it down with a centrifuge to isolate platelets loaded with growth-promoting compounds. Then, they inject the platelets into the joint. A study of 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds.

“Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

A Mind-Body Approach

Natural joint pain remedies also encompass acupuncture and meditation. In the UK, a University of York meta-review of 114 studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results. “Acupuncture can be considered as one of the more effective physical treatments for alleviating osteoarthritis knee pain in the short term,” concluded the authors. University of Auckland researchers, in New Zealand, recruited 42 rheumatoid arthritis patients and assigned half to

a program of mindfulness-based stress reduction, described by researchers as “the cultivation of nonjudgmental attention to unwanted thoughts, feelings and bodily experiences via meditation.” While the meditation group saw no change in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood or the number of swollen joints, they did report significantly less morning stiffness, tenderness and pain. The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently. “Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients. “With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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JOINT PAIN AND HEALTH Questions Doctors Aren’t Asking By Donald W. Kipp

hy do some people have joint problems and others don’t despite doing the same activities for the same amount of time? You might say systemic inflammation, but then why are only some joints affected? Why one knee and not the other, why one hip and not the other? If it was systemic inflammation you would expect all joints to be affected equally. Clearly there are other factors at play that are not being recognized. With over 30 years of clinical experience seeing patients with arthritic and degenerative joints quickly heal, I can tell you there is more to this story. The condition leading to most joint failures is Osteoarthritis. The Mayo Clinic says “Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis… It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time.” All joints have cartilage which is meant to regenerate, and Osteoarthritis occurs when you wear it out faster than you can do so. So, why some people and not others; why only some joints; and, like in knees, why one side of a joint? To answer these questions you have to look at the body as one whole complex system. When you look at the whole body structurally you can see how imbalances in the musculoskeletal system can increase pressure and wear on specific joints. You can see how weight and force transferred through bones as levers can increase the pressure and wear on a joint. The basic forces are muscle tension and asymmetric sub-optimal alignment of bones increasing pressure on and thus wearing out joints. It is not simply age or luck of genetics.

These forces cannot be alleviated by treating only one joint in isolation. Strengthening or stretching the muscles acting on a knee does nothing to address forces from one hip being tilted higher than the other left to right; or the anterior translation of the center of gravity in relation to the ankle; or the anterior or posterior rotation of one or both hip bones. All are part of a pattern of compensation the body is using to adapt to the imbalances. Only when evaluating the whole body will you recognize these relationships, all being coordinated and controlled by the nervous system. That’s why treatments focusing on the bones, the spine, the muscles, the fascia, the cranium, the lymph, the digestion, the energy, or the mind are going to achieve less than optimal results. They only address part of the whole picture. To achieve optimal results with osteoarthritis, the whole body pattern and nervous system controlling the whole being needs to be addressed. As this whole pattern is treated simultaneously the body will shift and rebalance all at once. This will take the increased pressure off joints and over time they will regenerate and heal. Ideally a practitioner would recognize these patterns and rebalance them so you never developed the joint problems to begin with. So if a practitioner can’t evaluate you and tell you where all the parts and joints in your body line up, and how they vary from the ideal, they probably don’t have the answer to what is realy behind your joint problems. Donald Kipp, creator of NeuroEnergetic Release© can be reached at 303-697-4923. See listing page 32.

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Marijuana and Hemp: What’s the Difference? By Hannah Thomas

emp, and its cousin-crop marijuana, are both of the species cannabis-sativa, but their uses are vastly different, which ancient civilizations recognized. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years by humans, dating as far back as 8,000 BC where the first use of hemp for fabric was recorded, per the Columbia History of the World. Central Asia, Egypt, and India are among the first places where the use of both marijuana and hemp were discovered. The history of these two crops is intermingled, one following closely behind the other in their introduction to the world; but, unfortunately, recent history has grouped them together, criminalizing them and restricting us from reaping the benefits. Marijuana, known for its psychoactive effects and ability to ease pain, was used for spiritual and medicinal purposes. For instance, according to recovery.org, the people of India believed marijuana was protected under the God Shiva, who was

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the Lord of Bhang (a mixture of marijuana and milk). Many other religions used the plant for a deeper connection to spirit, and remnants of the burned plant have been discovered in some Shamans’ graves in China and Siberia. In the 1800’s, doctors prescribed marijuana to alleviate some of the side effects of cholera and today, its use as a painkiller has been proven through numerous studies leading to its legalization for medicinal purposes in 20 states. Hemp uses are far more expansive because of durability, sustainability, and easy cultivation. Hemp can grow in a variety of climates and soil types. Its versatility was, and is, what made it so attractive to grow. Not only can it grow just about anywhere, but it also helps replenish the soil through phytoremediation (where plants are used to detoxify soil) so other crops can be planted directly after, per The Huffington Post. Hemp can be used for fiber in clothing, for paper (the first draft of the Declaration of

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Independence was on hemp paper), oil for biofuel or as a superfood, and as a replacement to concrete or other building materials. The crop was even used for sails and ropes for ships. In colonial America, it was required that all farmers grew hemp, and was accepted as a trade currency, says ministryofhemp.com. Industrial uses of hemp were unquestioned until the Great Depression hit America, and American’s resentment to immigrants and their culture grew. In the early 1900’s, the recreational uses of marijuana grew with the influx of Mexican immigrants after the Mexican revolution, which is why the Prohibition era on alcohol and drugs aligned anti-marijuana to anti-immigration. Marijuana and hemp were both outlawed (except for industrial uses) with the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. The war on drugs heightened, even with people protesting the benefits of each crop. Unfortunately, both hemp and marijuana became a schedule 1 drug with the passage of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) of 1970. The public has always fought to remove hemp and marijuana from the classification, and it wasn’t until 1996 with the Compassionate Use Act that they were allowed for medicinal purposes, by extracting CBDs. In 2012, Colorado become the first state to allow recreational use of marijuana, with several states following shortly after. Though still not federally legal, the Hemp Farming act, otherwise known as the Farm Bill, is currently advocating to remove hemp from the CSA. On June 28, 2018, the bill was passed by the Senate and sent on to Trump and the House. The removal of hemp from CSA will not only help our economy by eliminating the need to trade with other countries for hemp, but can also help our environment and overall well-being. Hannah Thomas is an intern with Mile High Natural Awakenings, studying English Writing at University of Colorado Denver.

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he mysterious Chakra system has been discussed since ancient times, and many different interpretations exist although a few key attributes can be agreed upon. Chakras are specific points of extreme energetic mass in the body that are believed to serve as production sites of our subtle, intangible energies. They are powerhouses of positive energy — rich in measurable heat, light and vibration. They distribute this energy through a spiral pathway or “energy wheel.” Chakra literally translates to “wheel.” When our physical body is hurt, our immune system assesses the problem and immediately sends healing to the affected area. Our Chakras do the exact same thing on an energetic level- producing positive energy to heal energetic imbalances and flush out toxic energy. Although some cultures believe there are over 200 Chakras in our bodies, the Prima Seven Chakras located along the spine from the tailbone to the crown of the head are most important to healing work. Each unique Chakra produces energy at a different temperature with a different spectrum of light, and, therefore, emits a different frequency in megahertz. This is why we feel different energies in different physical places in our body- love in our heart, discernment in our throat, joy in our low belly, and so on. The Root Chakra, located at the base of the spine, houses our grounding, stabilizing energy. It vibrates at a low, strong frequency and emits red light. Our Crown Chakra, located at the top of the head, houses our capacity for divine connection, balance, unity, and cosmic understanding. It vibrates at a high frequency and emits white light. In between, we find the Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, and Third Eye Chakras. One thing that is essential to the proper function of our Chakras is space. When there is a history of negative energy in our lives coupled with a lack of energetic boundaries, our Chakras can become susceptible to crowding by these negative forces. Negative energies are like parasites feeding off our Chakras. An expert Chakra-clearing session clears out negative energies, empowering you to access bright, vibrant Chakra energies for healing and growth in your life. Schedule your appointment with Selah Holistic Wellness at 720-441-4088 or selahcolorado@gmail.com. See ad page 9.

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Eat as local as possible, whenever possible. Typically, U.S. seafood is sustainable seafood. Choose freshwater fish. Seafood is the most perishable ingredient in the kitchen. It’s caught, cleaned, chilled and transported with a short expiration date. Chefs stay with the tried and true because it’s wasted if customers hesitate to order a dish. In a few years, we’ll be eating more seaweed. We are literally loving some species to death. Bluefin tuna will likely become extinct during our lifetime due to our love affair with sushi. We should all rotate the types of fish on our plate, beyond tuna, tilapia and salmon. Good choices include halibut, mahi mahi, Arctic char, black cod and rockfish. Refer to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app for where and how fish are caught, if it’s sustainable or to be avoided. Sustainable means it’s fished or farmed with minimal impact on ocean health and will more likely remain available for the future. Half the seafood consumed today is farmed, according to program researchers. Consider canned fish in BPA-free containers to better diversify an ocean-sourced diet. There’s no waste because it doesn’t rely on seasonal availability, tastes good and is sustainable. With creative recipes and fun garnishes, simple food can be as much of an experience as fine dining.

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n early promoter of sustainable fishing, celebrity chef Rick Moonen is the owner of both RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room, in Las Vegas, and brand promoter for True North Seafood. His cookbook, Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook’s Essential Companion, features only seafood that hasn’t been overfished. He was named Chef of the Year in 2011 by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which publishes an up-to-date Seafood Watch guide to sustainable species (SeafoodWatch.org). Moonen’s latest project is promoting non-BPA canned seafood to reduce waste, encourage everyone to eat lower on the food chain and give popular fish a chance to rebound.

Do healthy food trends start with chefs or customers asking for more nutritious dishes? Both. Chefs are inherently curious. When a new food is available, they’re challenged to see how it can be used. Customers spread the word via social media. Travel broadens our palate. Trying something new is supercool. Like the wreckfish, some species have unfortunate names. Smart marketing can persuade a consumer to try something unfamiliar. 22

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Is fish farming a good alternative for salmon and other species? Fish farming has many components. Mistakes were made as people learned best practices during the past 20 years. Early instant demand called for rapid growth, causing overcrowded conditions, stressed fish and the use of antibiotics and genetically modified ingredients in the fish food. Aquaculture shouldn’t be demonized anymore. It took a while, but the better companies made changes and continue to refine improvements. They deserve our support. Wild fish are being contaminated by debris and plastic in the water, so farming is a good alternative.

What can individuals do? When we’re grocery shopping or eating out, we’re voting with our dollars. Ask, “What kind of fish is this? Where was it caught and how? Is it farmed or wild?” Serving as informed voices not only secures answers, it makes people aware of necessary preferences. Sharing the message can be fun as anxiety melts over tasting the unfamiliar. Host a Chopped or Iron Chef-style competition at home or with a neighbor. When my youngest son was little, there were things he wouldn’t eat out of hand, so I had him help me in the kitchen. Once he was invested in meals, he tasted new dishes. Experimenting can be exciting. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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n 1972, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening and went into seclusion to focus on my inner growth. This awakening helped me see that I’m not my mind—I am the observer of my mind. I watched this chattering mind creating an obstacle to self-realization and true happiness. I also came to realize another clear truth: The outside world isn’t personal. It’s unfolding according to all the forces that have taken place from the beginning of creation. Call it science or the will of God—it doesn’t matter. What matters is we didn’t do it, and it isn’t supposed to match what we want. When we see this, we can transcend the limited mind and embrace the true nature of our being. We’ve each developed personal likes and dislikes resulting from life experiences that have left good or unfavorable impressions within us. These impressions determine how we view the world, and they limit our ability to enjoy life. We can begin learning how to release these impressions by letting go of the little things that irritate us for no reason—like the weather or someone’s attitude. We have a tendency to resist uncomfortable feelings,

so we try to fix and control our environment. A commitment to yoga demands that we let go of our personal reactions and use each experience in life to go beyond our comfort zone. The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry

helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions. Progress happens through cultivating awareness. The simplest approach is to ask: “Who is in here looking through these eyes and experiencing this world?” Don’t try to answer. Just relax back into the essence of your being—the one who sees—and experience life from this place of awareness. When we’re clear and comfortable with who we are inside, life becomes beautiful—regardless of what is going on around us. We can then help raise the world for the better. There is freedom and peace in that. Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, is founder of the Temple of the Universe yoga and meditation center, in Alachua, Florida. See UntetheredSoul.com.

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n manufacturing, a zero waste policy means designing products so that all resources are used or reused. It’s a concept Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste, embraced for her family a decade ago in Mill Valley, California. “My goal was to simplify our lives,” she says. “We found a zero waste lifestyle isn’t what we expected; it’s better. It’s good for the environment and for our family.” Johnson reports achieving 40 percent savings in annual household costs. “Voluntary simplicity has also changed our daily routines. Simple living focuses on experiences versus things, and we find we have more free time,” she says. “Our minimalist wardrobes now fit into carry-on bags for travel.”

A Doable Personal Goal “Don’t expect to reach zero. Go for zero-ish,” counsels Celia Ristow, a freelance writer who blogs at Litterless.com. In 2017, Ristow and two friends, Moira Kelley and Bailey Warren, started a grassroots group called Zero Waste Chicago to raise awareness and connect locals with needed resources to reduce trash. “We speak at grocery stores, community events, schools, colleges and to employees on their lunch hour. We love how responding readers send suggestions and outlets for reusing items,” says Ristow. Local efforts can take off when people find like-minded others through using hash tags like #zerowastechicago on Instagram, search for a local blogger or host a mini-meet-up in a grocery that sells in

bulk or at a coffee shop that uses ceramic cups or no plastic stirrers. Similar grassroots organizations are active in Colorado (EcoCycle. org/home) and Seattle (EcoCollectiveSeattle.com). “Zero waste seems difficult to imagine in the U.S. People think change is costly and time-consuming,” Johnson says. “My vocation is to shatter these misconceptions. Follow the 5 R’s: refuse what you don’t need, reduce what you need, reuse, recycle and rot. Refuse single-use plastics and junk mail, reduce the volume of clothing items and sports equipment, buy used, recycle the unwanted and compost (rot) food waste, lint, hair and floor sweepings. It’s not that complicated.” Due to her experience, Johnson can now store a year’s worth of waste in a pint-sized Mason jar. “Inside is deteriorated foam from headphones, a dental retainer, silicone caulk from the sink, fruit and veggie stickers, clothing labels, plastic mini-bumpers from cabinet corners I replaced with felt and a plastic-coated spike from the dishwasher,” she says. “I’m still amazed when people have a use for something I don’t want or need. Start by saying no to flyers, freebies, party favors, business cards, plastics, excessive packaging and junk mail. Accepting them creates more. Refusing such clutter is the first rule to a less wasteful lifestyle.” Kathryn Kellogg, the Vallejo, California, author of the Going Zero Waste blog and a content creator for Pela Case, a Canadian eco-friendly smartphone case maker, offers many zero waste swaps. “I use silicone cupcake liners instead of paper, bar soap in lieu of plastic-packaged body wash and make my own lip balm.” She also has alternatives for sponges, plastic wrap, cooking pans and toothbrushes. Consider her 31-day challenge at GoingZeroWaste.com/31-day-video-challenge. She notes, “Since I started working toward zero waste, I have more confidence, am able to speak up about less waste and am mindful when I shop.”

A World View In May, Johnson toured 16 countries in 17 days giving presentations. “Surprisingly, we often had to open another room because interest was higher than expected. In Russia, they broadcasted my talk to 17 cities,” she says. Johnson learned that many countries have no waste collection or recycling programs. Plastic bottles, bags and trash litter many landscapes. “Life in the United States is different. Here, we have bigger houses, need more and create more waste. Elsewhere, grocery shopping is done daily instead of weekly, produce is local, seasonal and sustainable instead of imported,” she observes. “In a way, it’s easier to go zero waste there because they’re using just what they need. Everyone deserves a place to live and life’s necessities. Past that comfort level, it’s excess.” Johnson sees rapid changes underway in consumer thinking and is hopeful looking forward. “I don’t want to tell others how to live. I just want to share our experiences. The United States’ example has a huge impact worldwide. Zero waste is the necessary lifestyle of the future, and it begins at home.” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com. September 2018

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SAT SEPT 8 $25 Pet Readings–11am. Improve your relationship with your companion animal! Clarify relational dynamics and negotiate issues. All species welcome. Over phone 2nd & 4th Sats. Schedule online Boulderpsychicinstitute.org. Bilingual Yoga–8-9am. Cultivate presence through breath-linking movements in vinyasa yoga class cued in English and Spanish. Cues will be the same, and those familiar with yoga will find a common language through the traditional Sanskrit names of the poses. $10. Botanicgardens.org. Edible Flower Feast–10-am-12:30pm. Learn how to safely grow, harvest and use flowers for tasty and beautiful culinary creations. Discover how to candy flowers and herbs for elegant garnishes. Lunch, edible flower list and recipes incl. $50-$55. Botanicgardens.org Citrus Rosemary Sugar Scrub Party–3-5pm. Get the secret recipe and make it with your friends. Invaluable tips on essential oils from Certified Aromatherapist Evie Yang. Other dates/times offered. $20 incl drinks/snacks. Littleton. RSVP 858922- 2964 or aromatherapistevie@gmail.com

SUN SEPT 9 Bega Park Live Music Yoga–10 am-noon. Soak up the sun and live music in this all levels class. LIVE music from Marco DiFerreira. Kids’ yoga available. Donation. 2250 W Main St, Littleton. Outlawyogalittleton.com Potluck and Movie: The Starbeing ETs: Our Friends and Teachers–1:30-3:30pm. Watch documented evidence of the Starbeing ET make contact in 1956. Bring a dish and discuss discoveries. Donation. St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood. Info constancecoo@gmail.com or Meetup.com/ Paranormal-Talks/events/251195450/

MON SEPT 10 Grief Recovery Educational Seminar–6:30-8:30pm. 8 wks; deal with unresolved emotions that are causing you pain & sorrow. $199. Healing Heart Center of Littleton, 5808 S Rapp St. Info Laurie Freeman 720-841-4137 or ljfreemanllc@gmail.com

TUES SEPT 11 The Women’s Way to Health, Wealth, and Happiness Meetup–7-9pm. Join Kathy Mason and Tryna Cooper for informative presentations and discussions on heart-based business and conscious, healthy lifestyles. Available live stream on Zoom-RSVP req’d. Donation. Info Tryna 303550-4223 or Kathy 720-938-2536 Begin Your Qigong Lifestyle–6-8 pm, 9 wkly classes. Build a heart-centered, intentional practice in the wholeness of proper qigong self-care, inner alchemy and chi nutrition. Eliminate stress’s harmful impact on health, reverse aging and thrive in vibrant health and joy! Prereq for Professional Medical Qigong Practitioner training. $495. Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong, Denver. Debra Lin Allen 720-427-0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com Shmaya Gathering w/JoAnne Palladino–7-8:30pm. Experience Shmaya, an illumined, channeled presence that attunes you to the love and light within. $20. First Spiritual Science Church of Denver, 3375 S. Dahlia, Denver. RSVP 303-263-0679 or joanne@joannepalladino.com

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36TH ANNUAL FALL HOLISTIC FAIR SEPT 15-16, 10 AM – 5 PM

Explore alternative choices for taking care of your body, mind, spirit & our environment. Bring a canned food donation & receive $1 off admission. FREE Parking! FREE Lectures!! $7/day, $12/weekend; children 12 & under FREE. Tickets at the door. The Ranch / Larimer County Fairgrounds - South Hall, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. For more info, see Holistic-fairs.com or contact Carol at 970-472-0200 or holisticfairs@gmail.com.

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SUN SEPT 16 36th annual Fall Holistic Fair–10am-5pm. Explore alternatives to caring for your body, mind, spirit and environment. Children 12 and under FREE. FREE Parking! FREE Lectures! $7/day; $12/weekend. The Ranch/Larimer County Fairgrounds, South Hall, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. Carol 970-472-0200 or holisticfairs@gmail.com. Holistic-fairs.com Meet Spiritual Medium and Author Josie Roase–2:204pm. Readings from “Greetings from the Afterlife” and discussion. Full Moon Books, 9106 W. 6th Ave, Lakewood RSVP mybooks2@comcast.net. Josieroase.com

TUES SEPT 18

Columbine Communicators Toastmasters Club– 7-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays ea month. Toastmasters is a nonprofit, educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Multiple leadership opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Jefferson County Sheriff Station, 11139 Bradford Rd, Littleton. Guests welcome. Info Jillian Gibson at jilliancasler@gmail.com or Columbine.toastmastersclubs.org

WED SEPT 19

Brewing Herbal Kefir–1-3pm. Learn to brew herbal water kefir. Understand the difference between kombucha and kefir; why kefir is a great choice for improving gut health. Sip on bubbly herbal kefir blends; take home a starter culture. $50-$55. Botanicgardens.org

THURS SEPT 20

Out of the Shadows: Courageous and Rebellious Acts of Herbalism–1-4pm. Herbal medicine is often considered alternative or controversial. Learn about plant remedies that cultivate courage and action and highlight the teachings and influential teachers of Western herbal medicine. $51-$56. Botanicgardens.org

FRI SEPT 21

Sacred Drumming Circle, Sound Celebration & Meditation–7-9pm. Fill yourself with appreciation and celebration using sound, breath and mindfulness in the energy of the circle. $10. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695 or J4CL.com Lunar Living: How Real Women Can Balance High Standards & Self-Care–3-5pm. Embrace your natural hormonal rhythms to enhance productivity, increase your creativity, eat, exercise and create a self-care routine to nourish yourself. $40-$44. Botanicgardens.org

SAT SEPT 22 Fall Equinox

Citrus Rosemary Sugar Scrub Party–3-5pm. Get the secret recipe and make it with your friends. Invaluable tips on essential oils from Certified Aromatherapist Evie Yang. Other dates/times offered. $20 incl drinks/snacks. Littleton. RSVP 858922- 2964 or aromatherapistevie@gmail.com

MON SEPT 24 Selah® Tantric Healing Arts Training–thru 9/27. Authentic Tantra Training to anyone intrigued by the Tantric Healing Arts. Enhance understanding & application of Tantra as well and/or pursue professional Tantric practice. Non–sexual. Tantric philosophy, technique, and our progressive session framework. No exp nec. $1000 (chk for waivers). Selah | Holistic Wellness 2346 Broadway, Boulder. Info Practiceselah@gmail.com or 720-739-0422. Practiceselah.com

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We Are Change Open Mic Night–6-10pm. Uniting our local grassroots activist community for an evening of food, music, interviews, headliners, poetry and dancing. This is powerful! Wearechangecolorado.com

$15 Trance Medium Healings–Receive a channeled healing from our post graduate students. Come with a healing intention and release pain, mental blocks, and spiritual imbalances. In-person & over phone. Schedule online BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

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Learn to Heal with Angels; 5 Wks–7-9 pm. Meet your Guardian/Healing Angels. Guided meditations help you heal, release grief, guilt, addictions and habits to create the life you desire. Early/$235,Reg/$250. Journey Within; 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303 or AnitaDestino.com

Indigenous ReikiTM–Reiki I 9-29 & 9-30 OR 11-10 & 1111; Dr. Sofia Chavez of Estara Health and Wellness teaches Indigenous Reiki by tapping into the Meridian Labyrinth of the Body using the Curanderismo perspectiveTM. This is Modern Medical Knowledge combined with Culturally Based Care of Indigenous Traditional Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Therapies. $100. RSVP Pearl Lopez 310-947-4409 or EstaraPrograms.com

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daily Free Healing Therapy for Individuals with Cancer–Reiki and Healing Touch support relaxation and balance on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Sign up for free sessions at one of our partner locations, or in-home for those too sick to travel, at LifesparkNow.org Intuitive One-One Support for Empaths–By appt. Channel your unique gift of sensitivity so it will support you in every area of your life for ultimate health, flow and empowerment. 2.5 hr session, plus 30-min follow-up $350. 3 sessions $485. In person (Santa Fe, NM) or phone. Chantal Fidanza 505-438-1074, Info@YourDivineLight.biz, YourDivineLight.biz.

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

thursdays $60 Home & Business Healings–7-8:30pm. Got ghosts? Sleepless nights? Consistent household/ business conflict? These are great in times of transition! In Boulder or phone. Schedule Boulderpsychicinstitute.org

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$30 Psychic Readings–7-8:30pm. Performed by grad students. Enjoy an advanced skill set and ask questions about relationships, career, health, and more! Schedule BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

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 303-834-0526

FREE Aura and Chakra Healings–Drop-In betw/ 6-7pm. Receive 10 min cleanse and release negative thoughts, emotions, pain and fear. Get replenished with positive energy and feel great. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

Free Outlaw 1 Yoga Class–5:30-6:30am. All levels power vinyasa; technically simple, but physically challenging. 2590 W Main St, Littleton. Outlawyogalittleton.com

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tuesdays Wheatridge 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. Tim 303-239-8101 $30 Psychic Readings–7-8:30pm Performed by grad students. Enjoy an advanced skill set and ask questions about relationships, career, health, and more! Schedule at BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

Free Healing & Meditative Services–6-7pm. Celebrate being yourself, living life, and cultivating community. Enjoy weekly themes such as Chakra Balancing Singing Bowls, Channeled Angel Healings, Singing & Storytelling, and Meditative & Shamanic Journeys. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

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Citrus Rosemary Sugar Scrub Party–3-5pm. Dry skin be gone! Get the secret recipe and make it with your friends. Invaluable essential oil tips from Certified Aromatherapist Evie Yang. Other dates/times offered. $20 incl drinks/snacks. Littleton. RSVP 858922-2964 or aromatherapistevie@gmail.com

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. $5/healing. Free for first timers. Journey Within; 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303 or journeywithin@hotmail.com

Qigong Movement–1-2:30pm. Fun group experience increases flexibility, strength, endurance, mental focus and calm. Suitable for folks healing & athletes seeking internal fortitude. $20/dropin; $90/6 classes. Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong, Denver. Debra Lin Allen 720-427-0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com

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Columbine Communicators Toastmasters Club–78:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays ea month. Toastmasters is a nonprofit, educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Multiple leadership opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Jefferson County Sheriff Station, 11139 Bradford Rd, Littleton. Guests welcome. Info Jillian Gibson at jilliancasler@gmail.com or Columbine.toastmastersclubs.org

Master Animal Reiki Certification–Experience the world from the animal’s perspective. Attendees will learn Reiki practices, emotions, physiology, and psychology. Animal lovers, incl rescue personnel, holistic practitioners and owners will find useful. In Lakewood. Reg req’d at mishamayfoundation@gmail.com

OCT 4 A Basic Meditation for Beginners Over the Phone–7-9 pm. Feel your health improve and meet your Guardian Angel or Spirit Guide to let go of negativity and make room for the positive. Meditation can transform your life and create change. Early/$210 Reg/$225. Journey Within; 777 S.Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303 or AnitaDestino.com

OCT 5-7 Empty Arms-Broken Hearts: Workshop on Pregnancy and Loss–Explore the pain of loss, learn tools for recovery, and start putting your life back together. $250. Healing Heart Center of Littleton, 5808 S Rapp St. Info Lorane Wilson 970-903-5889 wilsonlorane2017@gmail.com

OCT 12-14 Awakening Healing Energy Retreat–Your energetic blockages are the conditions that keep healing energy stuck & it is the perfect opportunity for healing to occur. Activate and learn how to use the healing energy that is already within you to awaken. 2055 S. Oneida St., Ste 330, Denver. $575. RSVP JoAnne and Coly 303-263-0679 or joanne@joannepalladino.com

OCT 19-21 3 Days of Tantra–Be more present, radiant, and aware in your sexual life and in your relationships. Blissful experience that teaches you how to remove barriers to manifest joy and find healthy boundaries. N.A readers discount: Single $197/couple $397. RSVP Judith 303630- 9479 or Journeystotantricbliss.com

OCT 27-28 Autumn 5 Virtues Qigong Self-care Retreat–Join medical qigong practitioner-qigong teacher Debra Lin Allen for soulful program of qigong health exercises and practices for emotional balance and soulful harmony, to healing from illness and injury, nourishing whole health and unending vigor and empowering joyful, conscious self-expression. No exp nec. $350. 720-427-0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com

JAN 5, 2019 Intuitive Guide/Empath Support Training–8-month training via weekly tele-classes, 12-2pm + 2 retreats in Santa Fe, NM with equines. Deeply transformational training perfect for anyone who wishes to start their own intuitive practice as well as empaths seeking support. Limited spaces, Early bird discounts. Chantal Fidanza 505-438-1074, Info@yourdivinelight.biz or YourDivineLight.biz

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MESSAGES FROM SPIRIT ELISA MALANGONE 720-372-3927 / ElisaInsight.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. See ad, page 10.

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