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Contents 12 MY AWAKENING

by Taylor Short

13 THE RE-USE

REVOLUTION

Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies

14 2019-2020

HOLISTIC FAIRS

15 ADVICE VS

COMPASSION

by Terry Chriswell

16 AGE-DEFYING

BODYWORK

How to Turn Back the Clock

19 VENOUS RISING

Natural Help for Varicose Veins

20 THE FORKING TRUTH with Drew Fognani

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nce again, the summer has flown by and we slide into cooler days and crisper nights in September. The apples are finally turning red, and who doesn’t look forward to the plethora of outdoor concerts and festivals? The beginning of fall starts with the equinox on September 23. With the awakening of fall, we offer Your Awakenings, a new section on page 12, where we want to hear YOUR STORIES – stories about changing perceptions, the realization of truth, or a shift in consciousness. This month, Taylor Short shares her fascinating story that led to her purpose and getting in touch with her Higher Self. In the feature on page 16, Marlaina Donato offers a comprehensive guide to ward off inflammation and premature cell death in “Age-Defying Bodywork: How to Turn Back the Clock.” She explains how fortifying the nervous system through massage, acupuncture and reflexology is critical to combating age-accelerating stress hormones like cortisol—and has been embraced by the medical mainstream. Some states, municipalities and private companies are taking us back to the future in innovative ways in Yvette Hammett’s article “The Re-Use Revolution: Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies” on page 13. The growing plastics crisis has some people yearning for the days when soft drinks and beer all came in reusable containers that required a deposit, or when milk and cream was delivered to the front porch in quaint, glass bottles. Lastly, we hope you will be as excited as we are about the new and improved MileHighNaturalAwakenings.com. Search for products, services and reviews in our Business Directory, and create or claim your business for free! Enter unlimited calendar events. Read exclusive educational and uplifting content in an all-new format. Read and research on your smartphone – We are mobile-ready because 30% of you read us that way. Become one of only 10 Community Sponsors! There is so much to see and do now – join us on our journey to provide you with more information on health, hope and happiness within our community.

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New LifeSpark Loveland Location

ifeSpark now offers free energy healing work – Reiki and Healing Touch to cancer sufferers and their caregivers at the Living Well Health Group in Loveland, as well as throughout the Denver area to Colorado Springs. The Living Well Health Group also offers an integrative MD, nutritionists, Chinese Medicine, and massage. LifeSpark sessions are available Monday evenings and Friday afternoons. If you are a Reiki or Healing Touch provider in that area, and have been looking for a way to serve, this is your invitation to join LifeSpark. LifeSpark has also added locations at Dignity Care in Boulder; Jantala Thai Massage in Cherry Creek; and Presbyterian Church in south Denver. LifeSpark uses free spaces at businesses, churches, and medical facilities metro-wide that are graciously provided. Contact LifeSparkNow.org

Qigong Classes to Combat Aging

igong is the timeless Taoist wisdom of living in flow with the rhythms of Life and Nature around us. A proper Qigong self-practice clears internal blockages and replenishes Life Essence to reverse the aging process and sustain youthful vitality. Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong, in Denver offers classes, workshops and retreats in Qigong Self-care as well as training for professional certification as a Medical Qigong practitioner and a Qigong Instructor. The path to healthy longevity and life balance starts with: Begin Your Qigong Lifestyle: 9 weeks of fun learning and practicing essential qigong self-care foundations to create a daily qigong self-practice on Tuesday, September 3, 6-8pm. Meets weekly. Enrollment prior to 9/3 required. No experience necessary. Qigong Movement: Gentle meditative moving postures are into the practice of Qigong Self-care. Check website for details; certain Thursdays, 6-7:30pm, and Saturdays, 1-2:30pm. Drop-ins welcomed. No experience necessary. Chi Wellness, 4155 East Jewell Avenue, Suite 105, Denver. Contact Debra Lin Allen, founder/director, at 720-427-0406 or DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com. See ad page 5.

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he School of Inner Health, 7550 W. Yale Ave., Ste. B-204, Denver, is offering 15 percent off tuition for the Neurodynamics class October 23rd-27th. “This five-day course teaches the fundamentals of the autonomic nervous system and how to apply Biodynamic principles to support nervous system regulation ,” said Margaret Rosenau. "While touch skills are taught in this course, the main focus is on deepening students’ biodynamic skills of embodiment and perception to track nervous system states. Additionally, students are introduced to the biodynamics of fluids and nerves to facilitate healing and support autonomic nervous system discharge and regulation.” This course is a good fit for practicing trauma specialists as well as psychotherapists or somatic therapists interested in deepening their effectiveness in working with traumatized clients. It is also appropriate for experienced bodyworkers (massage therapists, craniosacral therapists, energy medicine practitioners, etc.) interested in learning how to recognize and work with trauma. Some experience required to attend. Please check pre-requisites on website. Contact Margaret Rosenau at 303-999-9963 or info@schoolofinnerhealth.org. Use the 15% off code in September’s ad – see ad page 11.

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September is National Prostate Health Month

Ensure an Accurate PSA Test

rostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among men. An easy non-invasive blood test for the cancer marker “prostate specific antigen,” or PSA, is a useful diagnostic tool. But it is not a perfect cancer marker. For example, up to three-quarters of all men with an elevated PSA do NOT have cancer, and about onefifth of men known to have prostate cancer, have normal PSA levels.

To ensure the most accurate PSA count possible: 1. Abstain from sex for up to 48 hours before having one’s blood drawn. It has been found that ejaculation is associated with a temporary increase PSA levels. 2. Medical conditions, such as a urinary tract infection, can artificially raise PSA levels. 3. Avoid any physical activity for 48 hours that puts extra pressure on the prostate gland such as riding a bike or motorcycle, having anal sex, or undergoing a prostate biopsy. 4. Draw blood before a digital rectal exam (DRE). A DRE, where a doctor feels the shape and texture of a man's prostate gland by inserting his gloved fingers into the rectum, can temporarily increase a man's PSA count due to the pressure put on the gland. Oncologist Stephen B. Strum is a proponent of these cautionary measures. “Given the lack of consensus findings on all of these issues, there is no downside to following these recommendations.” [Life Extension, Dec 2012] For more information, see the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s website at PCF. org and download a free 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Guide. Tanya Harter Pierce, M.A. MFT, is the author of Outsmart Your Cancer: Alternative Non-Toxic Treatments That Work. OutsmartYourCancer.com

Are We Human Beings or Divine Beings?

uman beings have evolved into a super animal, some with multi-dimensional powers that are mystical and confusing. For instance, the Yogis of India can materialize objects, survive without food or water, merge with the universe, and become one with God. So how do we classify our multidimensional species? Are we Human Beings or Divine Beings? According to 18th century scientist and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg, “We have the capacity to become Angels and the purpose of creation is a heaven created from the human race. You are a part of that purpose. You were born to be an Angel.” If Angels are divine and we were born to be Angels, we certainly have a lot of work to do. We haven’t had a lot of success getting along with each other, and seem to believe war, poverty, disease and “everyone for themselves” is reality. Can we take responsibility for our human divineness and clean up this planet and live together as brothers and sisters in harmony with Mother Earth? Yes, we can! All the answers exist but there is one thing that is missing: the consciousness of our divineness. If our spiritual eyes were open, we could see that we are all divine beings living on a heavenly planet. Luckily God has a plan, and there are Angels here to help and guide us. We are on the threshold of a new reality − evolving and becoming the Divine Beings we were truly meant to be. Contact Erak Grayye at 720-227-3324 or angelicommunity@gmail.com. See ad page 31.

"I am close to you indeed, my friends. Look for Me then sooner than you think possible. Perhaps not tomorrow, or next week, or even next month, but very, very soon. Raise your voices. Tell the world your needs: your need for peace; your need for justice and freedom; the need for all people to live in harmony, no matter the religion, the color, the race. All men essentially are One." - Maitreya, The World Teacher Share-International.us/mtnw 6

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Regular exposure to sunlight decreases the incidence of irritable bowel disease (IBD) in children, researchers from the Australian National University report. They compared 99 children with IBD with 396 healthy children using interviews with parents to establish a database. For every 10 minutes of sunlight exposure a day on average, there was a 6 percent reduction in risk, and 30 minutes a day reduced the risk by 20 percent. Also, children with deeper tans were at lower risk. IBD, which includes Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease and ulcerative colitis, has been shown in previous studies to be less common among people that live in sunnier places and closer to the Equator.

Lower Anxiety to Ease Allergies People with generalized anxiety disorders affecting all aspects of life are more likely to have seasonal allergies triggered by grass or tree pollen and people with depression are more likely to suffer from chronic allergies triggered by such irritants as animal hair and dust mites, report German researchers at the Technical University of Munich. In the study of 1,782 people, they also found that food and drug allergies were unaffected by psychosocial disorders.

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Lifestyle Builds Longevity

ecent research dispels the belief that longevity is determined via our genes. In fact, about 93% of our longevity is based on our lifestyle choices according to a study published in Genetics (Nov 6 2018). Diabetes and high bad cholesterol “run in the family” due to subconscious behavioral patterns we learn as children by modeling lifestyle choices on our parents and peers – not predestined by our genes. Making the conscious choice to live a daily healthy lifestyle is the key to dissolving the day-to-day patterns that deteriorate health. Youthful longevity requires a strong immune response; a reduction in inflammation; and removal of harmful toxins from the organs, blood and lymphatic system. Your goals for daily longevity must include: • Nightly restorative sleep is aided by reducing your internal temperature. Soak your feet in cold water or finish your shower with cold water in the evening and/or lower your thermostat to a cooler temperature, preferably in the range of 68-71 degrees. • Stress relief measures that heal the body, spirit and soul such as Qigong, Tai Chi, meditation, gardening, artistic painting, music, etc. • Healthy eating, preferably 70-100% whole food, plant-based, in accordance with your needs at any given time. • Supporting proper nutrition with herbs and other supplements for your health and energy needs.

• Harmonious cleansing includes proper replenishment, for body, mind and spirit. • Gentle daily exercise, respectful of limitations, that builds and sustains stamina, strength and flexibility. • Connection and community. Isolation is a slow and silent killer. We are meant to love and be loved. Start with loving and accepting yourself and reach out to others to give and receive well wishes and hugs. Debra Lin Allen is the founder/director of Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong, 4155 East Jewell Av., Ste 105, Denver. Contact her at 720-427-0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com or ChiWellness.net. See ad page 5.

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Climate Changes Upend Farming Cultivation throughout the U.S. is becoming more difficult because of unpredictable weather patterns, leading to higher prices and lowered productivity. Farmers are finding that a shift of two or three weeks in a growing season can upset supply chains, labor schedules and other agricultural variables, like the routes that honeybees travel to pollinate fields. Also, climate change is driving a rise in pest infestations that will keep growers scrambling to keep up with rapidly changing conditions. “Decades-long patterns of frost, heat and rain, never entirely predictable, but once reliable enough, have broken down. In regions where the term climate change still meets with skepticism, some simply call the weather extreme or erratic. But most agree that something unusual is happening,” reports The New York Times.

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Canada’s Parliament recently passed legislation banning the practice of breeding and keeping whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity. Violations are punishable by fines of up to $150,000. While celebrated by animal rights activists, the bill doesn’t free marine mammals currently in captivity, those being rescued and rehabilitated, or those being kept for the purposes of licensed scientific research. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the measure would especially impact Marineland, the Niagara Falls, Ontario, amusement park and zoo that has 55 beluga whales, five bottlenose dolphins and one orca, according to Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Marineland said it will comply with the legislation.

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Cleaning the house shouldn’t be a health hazard, yet studies have linked many popular cleaning products to asthma and other respiratory ills, developmental problems in young children and breast cancer. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG. org) warns in its Guide to Healthy Cleaning that both toilet and oven cleaners and heavy-duty degreasers that contain hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or ethanolamine can cause skin burns, blindness and lung irritation. Products containing ammonia or chlorine bleach produce dangerous fumes when accidentally combined. Even air fresheners and scented cleaning or laundry products can trigger allergies, and often contain suspected endocrine disruptors such as phthalates and synthetic musk. EWG scientists have evaluated 2,500 cleaning products and posted the results online: Out of 507 allpurpose cleaners, only 59 earned an A for safety and 151 got an F. Other indicators of high eco-standards are a Green Seal or an EcoLogo certification symbol on the product’s container.

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There are many good, safe and effective cleaning strategies that use natural ingredients. ChasingGreen.org lists 23 ways to use baking soda in the kitchen, including cleaning grease stains, iron pots and baby bottles. For example, to clean both wooden and plastic cutting boards, use a paste made of one tablespoon each of baking soda, salt and warm water. Vinegar, which is nontoxic and antibacterial, is another natural go-to cleaner. An equal mix of distilled white vinegar and water in a spray bottle can clean windows, stovetops, countertops, porcelain and ceramic tile. TheSpruce.com lists ways to use vinegar to clean everything from crayon stains to mold and mildew, and suggests adding a drop of lavender or citrus essential oil if the smell is unpleasant. Treehugger.com cautions not to discard old, toxic products down the drain or in the trash, where they’ll end up poisoning the water supply or landfill soil. Instead, keep an eye out for local toxic and electronic recycling events.

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MY AWAKENING by Taylor Short

t all started when I was a young girl and learned about the incredible magic of the Amazon rain forest. I was horrified at pictures of the devastating deforestation that continues to this day and I thought, “there must be a better way!” Fast forward to several years ago when I found myself in a place where I could no longer continue the life I had been living. I looked perfectly put-together on the outside with a wonderful husband, beautiful son, advanced education, travel

and career. But inside I was depressed, suicidal, angry and anxious. I felt like I was constantly under attack from my own mind and I wasn’t winning. One night, it reached a boiling point. 12

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It was the lonely middle of the night and I was losing the battle inside my head. Not wanting to wake my family, I took off in the car and drove until I found myself in a darkened school parking lot. I could not handle one more negative thought, but they had taken over my mind. I begged and pleaded with my hands above my head to whomever was “up there” to end this misery for me. In between huge gasping sobs and tears streaming down my face, I surrendered. Not by choice, but by necessity. As a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend - I didn’t have the heart to take my own life. I pleaded for something greater than I to take me instead. I was expecting an answer to my prayers, for my life to end – but, nothing happened. I blinked around and quieted. Nothing happened to me physically, but something within me decided that I was no longer going to let my mind control me. And that was all. That was the night. The night I now call my “awakening.” Little did I know, that was the day that began my journey to return to my natural, highest self. I began with yoga and also developed a deep passion and appreciation for meditation. I was able to become witness to my mind which opened me

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up to the most profound life shift possible as well as a continuing exploration of spirituality and healing. This path has led me back to my highest self, and reinforced my deep love for this planet - the elements, the animals and all the incredible magic that it offers. I am certain of my life purpose as an Earth warrior. I am here to be a voice for our wonderful Earth and help re-connect our human race with her.

My soul honors your soul. I honor the place in you where the entire universe resides. I honor the light, love, truth, beauty and peace within you because it is also within me. In sharing these things, we are united, we are the same, we are one. Namaste I am here to be a resource for those who resonate with my story and seek solace and connection in their life. I believe that we are all interconnected and every decision that we make does indeed have an impact on all of us. We can make the life we’ve always dreamed of and a planet that allows each of its inhabitants to thrive in beautiful and unique ways. Find Your Serenity During a Weekend Retreat: Leave the digital, hectic world behind to reconnect to self and magnificent Mother Earth during a nature-connection weekend September 27-29 in the majestic Rocky Mountains. Join Taylor Short for a weekend of mind, body, soul restoration via sunrise meditations, nature yoga, natural elements workshop, mindful walks, soul writing, tea-sipping and hottubbing. Contact Taylor at 970-412-3227 or harmoniousreturn@gmail.com

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We had one bottle of Nestlé Pure Life with over 10,000 pieces of plastic. ~Sherri Mason, Ph.D.

The Re-Use Revolution Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies

by Yvette C. Hammett

aily news footage and photos capture the damage plastic is doing to the planet’s oceans: turtles ensnared in plastic nets, whales with guts full of plastics and aerial views of the burgeoning island of floating detritus known as the Pacific Garbage Patch. Tiny pieces of plastic are even showing up in our food and drinking water. The growing plastics crisis has some people yearning for the days when soft drinks and beer all came in reusable containers that required a deposit, or when milk and cream were delivered to the front porch in quaint, glass bottles. Sherri Mason, Ph.D., sustainability coordinator at Penn State Behrend, in Erie, Pennsylvania, believes this is exactly the direction this issue may take. “I do think some of it will be a return to glass,” she says. Mason conducted a study in 2018 and discovered that bottled water contained tiny bits of microplastic. An earlier tap water study she conducted showed there were about five particles of plastic in a liter of tap water, if averaged across the globe. “We thought that would shock people into demanding change. Instead, a lot of the comments were to drink more bottled water.”

In the 2018 study, Mason and her team, then at the State University of New York at Fredonia, tested 259 bottles of water from nine countries that included all the top brands in the U.S.—Dasani, Aquafina and Nestlé Pure Life, among them. “On average, for every liter of bottled water in total, you would be ingesting 325 pieces of plastic. We had one bottle of Nestlé Pure Life with over 10,000 pieces of plastic. These are the particles that can make their way across the gastrointestinal tract and be carried to your blood, liver, kidneys and brain,” Mason says. Analysis of the particles indicates that the plastics found in bottled water leach from the container itself, while the source in tap water may be PVC pipes and fittings. However, plastics are also ubiquitous in surface and groundwater, and may make their way into drinking supplies via air, wind, rain and industrial activity, according to an assessment published earlier this year in the journal Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health. After Mason’s findings were released, the World Health Organization announced a review into the potential risks of plastic in drinking water. Meantime, the impact of plastic pollution on marine life—zooplank-

ton, seabirds, marine mammals and reptiles throughout the food chain—is well documented, according to a 2014 study published in the online journal PLOS ONE. The study estimates more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic, weighing somewhere near 269,000 tons, are floating in the Earth’s oceans. People are loudly calling for change, and innovators are responding. In the United Kingdom, there is the Plastics Pact, which brings together businesses from across the plastic industry to eliminate problematic or single-use plastics through redesign, innovation and alternative delivery models. A UK startup, Ooho, has created an edible water container made of seaweed to provide the convenience of plastic bottles while limiting the environmental impact. Tom Szaky, the CEO and founder of TerraCycle, a Trenton, New Jersey, recycling company, is among those pioneering a rebirth of reusing with a pilot project launched in May called Loop. The company has partnered with Proctor & Gamble, Nestlé, Clorox and other major brands to deliver and retrieve products in durable, reusable containers, just like the milk man. Consumers can order everyday items from the online Loop store—paying a deposit on the container—and UPS will deliver it to their doorstep, picking up empties to be washed, refilled and used again and again. “Hundreds of products, from Tide to Häagen-Dazs to Tropicana, are being delivered,” says Szaky. “It’s growing very fast in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C.; and we’ve just expanded to Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Delaware—eventually nationwide.” The re-use revolution is also taking shape in 10 states and a U.S. territory that have passed “bottle bills”: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Guam. Typically, the laws require a deposit of 5 to 15 cents be placed on all glass, plastic and metal containers. Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com. September 2019

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Advice vs Compassion by Terry Chriswell

hink back to the last time someone told you about a challenge she was having. Did you automatically try to help, giving advice to your suffering friend?

We’re wired to help others, and it feels good to our egos to give someone the benefit of our knowledge and experience. However, sometimes advice backfires and fosters resentment and defensiveness. Sometimes, advice should take a backseat to compassionate listening. Even well-meaning, compassionate advice doesn’t come across that way in the moment. For instance, who doesn’t know to call a professional if you need to find an important document lost in the black hole of your computer? It brings up “Does he think I’m an idiot?”; “Doesn’t she know me better than that?”; “Seriously?” It can feel like salt rubbed in the wound. Compassionate words, listening and offering understanding such as, “I’m so sorry to hear that”; “You can make it even better next time!” offers the suffering friend support and encouragement. It has been said that compassion is the true reason for all healing. Compassionate listening and empathy asks, “What can I do to help you?” and lets someone cry on your shoulder without trying to lighten the mood, or quicken the healing. It means being present and allowing, honoring whatever the person is going through.

Ask yourself these questions the next time someone shares a problem with you: • Have I been asked for advice? If not, just listen. • Is this person intelligent and competent enough to solve his own problem? Notice your judgements and opinions which might need cleaning up. • If this were me, what would I want in this moment? The answer is likely compassion. • Do I feel like I have to give advice? If you are just waiting for a pause in conversation so you can interject your thoughts, ask yourself why your ego needs appeasing. • Am I focused on what this person is telling me, or how I want to solve her problem? If it’s what you want to say, then re-focus and start listening deeply. If you just listen, you might allow deeper truths and solutions to rise to the surface and then you’ve become a great listener and facilitator. While it can be difficult to overcome our habitual patterns of giving advice, let’s stop trying to make ourselves the hero of their story. Greater rewards are had when we ask our egos to take a back seat and focus on the person before us, asking how we can help in a way that works for them. Terry Chriswell is the publisher of Mile High Natural Awakenings and the author of the soon-to-be-published book, Moving Toward Happy. She can be reached at Terry@MovingTowardHappy.com.

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During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and … it’s not going to prioritize restorative activities. understood that prolonged daily stress weakens DNA structures by shortening chromosome-protecting telomeres, a major component in premature cell death and the trigger of genetic, predisposed markers for disease. Studies by Dr. Owen Wolkowitz, of the University of California, San Francisco, demonstrate the link between shortened telomeres and insufficient response to free radicals, resulting in chronic inflammation, now believed to be the catalyst of most degenerative diseases. Psychological stress,

Age-Defying Bodywork How to Turn Back the Clock by Marlaina Donato

t has been said that stress kills, and it often can be a slow and premature process, leading to common but avoidable symptoms of decline: impaired memory, loss of mobility, fatigue and decreased libido. Good nutrition, getting enough sleep and staying active contribute to vitality; however, fortifying the nervous system is critical to combating age-accelerating stress hormones like cortisol. The key to keeping body and mind young may lie in the therapeutic modalities of bodywork, an umbrella term for up to 350 methods that include massage, energy work and meridian-based therapies like acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology, which can improve quality of life and promote cellular integrity. Once considered a luxury confined to spas and private home sessions, bodywork is moving into the medical mainstream with reputable hospitals like the Memorial Sloan Ketter16

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ing Cancer Center, in New York City, which offers reiki sessions and instruction for patients and caregivers. According to a survey by the American Hospital Association, reiki and its close cousin Therapeutic Touch comprise one of three top complementary therapies in American hospitals, along with massage therapy and music. The Arthritis Foundation recommends massage for all types of arthritis and pain syndromes like fibromyalgia, as it can reduce discomfort and stress.

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Busy lives without enough downtime can set up the body to be in a chronic state of “fight-or-flight”, which compromises cardiovascular health, nutrient absorption, waste elimination and immunity. Thanks to groundbreaking researchers like Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, it is now

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according to research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, changes how the body regulates inflammatory response. “Stress and inflammation cause pain and disease,” says Certified Reflexologist and holistic practitioner Martha Garland, of CreativeSpirit Healing Arts, in Baltimore. “All of this that we carry in our bodies will make us feel much older than our years.” Through application of pressure on specific reflex zones on the feet, hands and ears, reflexologists like Garland can help promote the natural flow of bodily functions. “Reflexology, a modality that is separate from massage therapy, reduces the tension, stress and pain that we hold in our feet and in the rest of our body, which can promote longevity and better quality of life,” she says. Certified craniosacral therapist Margaret Connolly, of Narberth, Pennsylvania, agrees that mental or emotional strain plays a key role in the aging process. “During stress, the body is primed to resist or escape a threat, and in that situation, it’s not going

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to prioritize restorative activities,” she says. Craniosacral therapy (CST) focuses on the cerebrospinal fluid and the meninges surrounding the brain, spinal cord and related connective tissue, and helps the body drop out of excessive fight-or-flight mode.

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Bodywork and its ability to impact the chemistry of stress has far-reaching effects on most bodily systems. Studies in 2016 from the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine have shown that massage therapy helps to regulate hormones, boost immunity, improve attentiveness and ease the symptoms of depression. Licensed Massage Therapist Michele Duncan King, of Sea Spell Massage, in Cannon Beach, Oregon, knows firsthand how her work can assist in counteracting the energy-sapping effects of stress. “When the digestive system doesn’t go into the ‘rest-and-digest’ state via activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, it can affect muscles, joints, organs and hormones. This, along with elevated cortisol, can certainly make us function less optimally, making us feel older and less vibrant.” Traditional massage modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, Thai and Lomi Lomi help reduce blood pressure, boost immunity by augmenting natural killer cells, decrease symptoms of depression and support the cardiovascular system. It can also assist lymphatic movement, which can prevent cold hands and feet and achiness. Massage also raises serotonin and dopamine levels, neurotransmitters that play vital roles in memory, mood regulation and immunity. Most significantly, higher serotonin levels are linked to lower levels of substance P, a neuropeptide that is central in pain perception. It soars during times of stress, anxiety and insufficient sleep, and has also been linked to tumor growth and inflammatory conditions.

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As human beings, touch is so important. ~Anita Bondi the emotions and psyche. “As human beings, touch is so important. Massage modalities invite safe, healing touch,” says Anita Bondi, licensed massage therapist and a founder of the Wellspring Holistic Center, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. “A good therapist will also educate a client about other benefits of a more holistic lifestyle. I believe any time we give ourselves permission to listen to the body’s wisdom and follow its lead, we reduce stress and increase well-being.” While women are more apt to include bodywork sessions in their health care, men can be hesitant. Connolly encourages both women and men to experience CST and

other modalities. “Sometimes men are a bit nervous about being touched, whether the practitioner is male or female. Even when open to hands-on therapy, some men believe extremely deep pressure is needed in order to be effective.” Not so, says Connolly, who cites the experience of Mark Bertolini, CEO of the Aetna health insurance company, who credits CST with saving his life when he was contemplating suicide and suffering severe neuropathic pain from a skiing accident.

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CST can also have an impact on women’s hormonal changes. “Very slight movement of tissues near the pituitary gland can exert a subtle pumping motion on the master gland in a way that will facilitate its ability to produce and release hormones,” explains Connolly.

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Most practitioners believe that deriving benefits from bodywork requires consistency, which can support longevity in unexpected ways. Garland says, “What really makes a difference in reducing chronic stress is consistent stress reduction. One session occasionally will feel good and reduce tension temporarily, but will not make a major difference in reducing stress in the long term.” King agrees: “A massage once a month is my recommendation for ideal overall maintenance, and more frequent sessions for specific conditions or goals.” Research and results confirm that well-being is not a luxury, but a necessity, and puts to rest the idea that bodywork is a guilty pleasure. “The more we do to help ourselves, the better our lives will be as we age,” says Bondi. Marlaina Donato is certified in massage and bodywork, and is the author of several books. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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VENOUS RISING Natural Help for Varicose Veins

by Melanie Laporte

he season for wearing shorts and swimsuits may be coming to an end, but the unsightly—and often painful—puffy, blue streaks caused by varicose veins will likely remain an issue for many. While more than 40 percent of adults suffer from them, women are affected two to three times more often, according to a study in the journal BMJ Clinical Evidence. It cites child-bearing, especially more than two pregnancies, as one root cause of varicose veins. However, smoking, family history, obesity and professions that involve extended periods of standing and sitting such as chefs, hairdressers, office workers and healthcare professionals can also contribute to the condition. Birthdays can also be a factor. “As we age, the leg skin gets thinner from wear and tear,” says Marcelle Pick, an integrative OB/GYN nurse practitioner in Falmouth, Maine, resulting in even more visible veins. However, these lumpy blood vessels can cause more than cosmetic issues Varicose veins can promote pain, cramping, itching and swelling of lower legs, ankles and feet, as well as lead to more serious health conditions involving blood clots and poor circulation. There are a number of natural strategies that can alleviate symptoms and even prevent them from developing.

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Varicose veins are the result of valve damage and loss of elasticity that allows blood

to pool inside the vessel. “When you’re standing still for a long period of time, the valves stop working and blood fills in the vein, creating more and more pressure, which dilates it like a water balloon,” says Dr. Mary Sheu, assistant professor of dermatology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Walking, swimming, cycling and trampoline jumping are among the most beneficial activities. Sheu says it helps to get up and walk around every half hour for those with a stationary desk job. “Do some squats or go on your tiptoes to get the blood pumping, so it’s not stagnant.” Aerial yoga or headstands are other exercises that help move blood from the feet to heart, along with using an inversion table that holds people upside-down. However, most people can’t stay in that position for any appreciable length of time, so an easy daily option is to elevate the legs on a pillow or small stool. “Any position where your legs are elevated above the level of your heart would help with the flow of fluid back towards the heart,” says Sheu. Work with gravity: the higher the elevation, the quicker blood returns to the heart.

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Supportive legwear is another effective way to reduce water retention and swelling, boost circulation and improve pelvic posture. “Compression stockings help

keep everything cinched in so veins don’t stay dilated and the valves don’t move farther apart,” says Sheu, especially for frequent flyers stuck in a small seat for long flights. In addition to old-fashioned tights, support options range from chic, charcoal, high-denier hose and lacey knee socks to stylish compression leggings, athletic compression socks and light support pantyhose. Most are readily available in airports and retail outlets.

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Because obesity is a known cause of venous issues, maintaining a healthy weight is essential to lessening pressure on the lower limbs. Pick recommends an antiinflammatory diet rich in antioxidants that helps increase blood circulation. Foods like blueberries, blackberries, leafy greens, beets and ginger are good options. Chamomile and dandelion tea can arrest fluid retention, which relates to swelling and heaviness in the legs, as do botanical herbs. Ascorbic acid and ginkgo biloba stimulate circulation, helping the veins and capillaries contract. Australian naturopath Leah Hechtman, who specializes in reproductive health, often sees women dealing with compromised veins. “Rutin, quercetin, and vitamin P bioflavonoids, taken in conjunction with vitamin C, are effective at improving the integrity of the vein and improving blood flow,” she says. Another flavonoid, red vine leaf, reduces swelling and symptoms of tension and heaviness in the legs. Jill Blakeway, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in New York City and author of Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing, advises, “CoQ10 increases circulation, while horse chestnut and bilberry reduce inflammation and increase fluid circulation.” She also recommends bromelain, which is an anti-inflammatory and reduces the risk of blood clots, with acupuncture to raise central qi, which improves the elasticity of blood vessels and improves blood flow. Melanie Laporte is a freelance writer and licensed massage therapist based in Austin, Texas. September 2019

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arm-to-table is a social movement which promotes serving and eating local food acquired directly from the producer. FTT proponents are concerned with food safety, freshness, flavor, seasonality, nutritional integrity, small family farms, preserving heirloom and openpollinated fruits and vegetables; and the dangers of a highly-centralized food growing and distribution system. FTT can be summed up as a focus on local quality and variety rather than the bland offerings of underripe, over-shipped, low-quality meat and produce sold by the huge industrial mono-crop food machine. It is important to note that farmto-table is an unregulated term, meaning anyone can use the term and define it their own way. The essence of FTT is a relationship with those that grow your food – but also a relationship between oneself and our Mother Earth.

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It is this aspect of relationship and communication within the farm-to-table movement that attracted the unique background and skill set of Denver’s own Drew Fognani to create “The Forking Truth,” a video series best described as “one man’s journey to find a better way to eat, cook, source food, and live a more sustainable way of life.” As a struggling artist in Los Angeles, Drew had to rely on others for acting

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gigs. Eventually, a mentor suggested he learn to produce his own projects as a way of taking charge of his creative expression and likelihood of work. Unfiltered Productions, LLC, the company behind The Forking Truth, was born after much hardship and self-reflection. Drew and his business partner and editor of the show, Simon Carmody, are a two-man team that create The Forking Truth content. Says Drew, “My family and closest friends urged me to not give up on my crazy dream and I knew this is what I was meant to do. They encouraged me to do something with food since I am so passionate about it. The Forking Truth was created out of my passion for food and an understanding of the human body. I am passionate about the FTT movement because of all the health and environmental benefits, not to mention the benefits for local farms and restaurants. I think this is the future of our food industry and I am not alone.” “The Forking Truth isn’t just a food show; it’s a journey around the nation in search of the tastiest, most nutritious, sustainably-sourced food. Each episode identifies an issue that negatively affects our health and environment, where we plunge headlong into potential solutions while meeting the people who are putting those solutions into practice,” says Drew. “Each

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he rules of Ayurvedic cooking can seem overwhelming, but there are simple ways to start aligning our diet with its principles. “There is a profound knowledge behind Ayurvedic cooking, but the methods of preparation are easy; you don’t need to be a skilled chef,” says chef, restauranteur and author Divya Alter. “One portion of food should fit in your hands when cupped together,” says Nishita Shah, of The Ayurvedic Institute. “Any more is going above and beyond what the body needs and can handle.” “Energetic imbalances can fluctuate, so what you need now doesn’t have to be what you eat for the rest of your life,” says Alter. Shah uses color to guide her cooking, declaring a dish done when

its greens are at peak vibrancy. Alter stresses eating according to the strength of your digestion. “Someone with a fiery or strong digestion may need to eat heavier foods and more frequent meals.” Cooking with fresh, high-quality and ideally, organic ingredients is key. Food should be prepared soon after purchase and consumed soon after preparation to maximize flavors and nutrition. Ayurvedic cooking enhances natural flavors, while optimizing digestion, nutrient absorption and waste elimination. “How you experience food after a meal is just as important as how you feel while eating it. Deep frying, charring or cooking at high temperatures makes food hard to digest, overheats the liver and causes acidity,” says Alter.

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Cannabis has been used in the treatment of pain dating back to 2900 BC, so it may not come as a surprise that with the recent common-sense wave of legalization, many modern athletes turn to Cannabis for that reason and others. According to a survey published in PLoS ONE (June 28, 2019), “Cannabis Use in Active Athletes: Behaviors Related to Subjective Effects,” athletes who ingested both THC and CBD long-term reported the most benefits from cannabis, including reductions in pain, anxiety and improved sleep. Of the 1,161 triathletes, runners, cyclists, and swimmers who took the Athlete Pain, Exercise, and Cannabis Experience (PEACE) Survey, nearly half reported acute or chronic pain and 26 percent reported regular Cannabis use. These were split into three groups: 1) Medical CBD - Athletes over 40 who only used medical CBD; 2) Mixed Users – athletes of various ages engaging in mixed-use of THC and CBD; and 3) Long-duration COMBO - Athletes of mixed-age using cannabis long-term with THC and CBD co-use. It was this “Long-duration Combo” cohort that experienced the greatest benefits. Lest you succumb to a mental picture of the slacker stereotype, consider that 73 percent worked out 5-7 days per week with 89.5 percent reporting six or more hours per week of exercise. “The results … suggest that athletes are using cannabis successfully to improve pain and well-being in a manner that is not negatively impacting their athletic performance. Cannabis may have a role in the daily health regimen for active athletes suffering from pain, anxiety, and insomnia,” said Joanna Zeiger, CEO of Colorado-based Canna Research Group.

For runners, food is fuel, and a new study lays to rest debates about which diet is best. Researchers at Leibniz University, in Hannover, Germany, recruited 76 men and women runners, divided equally between vegans, vegetarians and omnivores. They had an average age of 27 and ran recreationally two to five times a week. The runners were asked to pedal to exhaustion on a stationary bike, and researchers found that all three groups had similar exercise capacity and power output, and similar lactate production during exercise. The researchers concluded that vegan diets were “a suitable alternative for ambitious recreational runners.”

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Radha Agrawal on Creating Connections and Community by April Thompson

ntrepreneur, DJ and author Radha Agrawal is on a global mission to catalyze community and connect people meaningfully through shared values, talents and passions. Driven by her love of movement and music, Agrawal founded Daybreaker—early morning yoga sessions followed by live-music, alcohol-free dance parties that are being held in 26 cities worldwide—which are helping to break down the loneliness and isolation increasingly common to urban settings. She also co-founded the THINX line of period-proof underwear with her twin sister Miki and friend Antonia Saint Dunbar, and is now launching LiveItUp, a virtual “life school” featuring 21day challenges from renowned guides such as Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and functional medicine specialist Mark Hyman, M.D. Her recent book Belong: Find Your People, Create Community and Live a More Connected Life shares her personal journey of finding her place and people in life, and offers hands-on exercises to help others do the same. Agrawal lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, New York,

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where she still loves to go out and celebrate life with friends several nights a week.

What inspired your journey to bring people together?

I grew up in a community-driven town in Montreal. My dad is Indian and my mom is Japanese, and I had a built-in sense of community within those two cultures. Yet I sleepwalked through my 20s; at 30 years old, I woke up realizing I didn’t feel a sense of belonging anymore and started on an intentional journey back to community. I was also shocked into action by the statistics around our lack of community. One in four Americans report having no friends to confide in; the number jumps to one in three for those over age 65. Another study showed that not having social ties is as harmful to our health as being an alcoholic, and is twice as harmful as obesity.

What steps can help people that are feeling isolated start to find community?

It starts with an internal journey of selfexploration. Make a list of your values, interests and abilities, and see where they intersect and how you can use them to serve your community. They may be bringing music to a space, asking questions or hosting, which is my particular gift. Then

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find 10 communities that align with those interests and explore them in a light-touch way until you find the ones you want to participate in more deeply.

What is the key to cultivating nurturing friendships?

Again, start by taking a self-inventory: the qualities you seek in a friend, the qualities you don’t want and the qualities you need to embody as a friend. Take stock on how you are showing up for your friends, and note if you are making excuses for yourself or your friends. I realized in doing this that I was often triple-booking myself and prioritizing everything but friendship, and made an effort to change. Now I look for friends who love adventure and lean in and say yes to life. Now, at 40, I seem to meet new people every day who come from the same star and make friends so much faster having done that hard work in my 30s.

What are the key components of a healthy, thriving community?

Community is built on safety and sustained on mystery. With Daybreaker, the mystery is not knowing the next theme or DJ or “Wow!” moment, but our members have the safety of knowing it will be a wellness-oriented event and a safe space where they will be hugged upon entry and can dance with reckless abandon every month. It takes effort to keep the excitement alive, but as a result, Daybreaker is scaling and gaining momentum.

How do we find the proper balance of commitments and interests?

Developing boundaries is key. When I first started Daybreaker, I would say yes to everything, and I was exhausted all the time trying to please everyone. Now that I have a daughter, my time is even more precious. If I ask myself if something is giving me energy and fulfillment and the answer isn’t a deep yes, then I know it’s a deep no. Celebrate your abundant energy, though; it’s a blessing to have lots of interests and friends. Stay curious to where you are in life and what the world has to offer. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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SEPT 5 THURS $60 Home & Business Healings–1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7–8:30pm. Got ghosts? Sleepless nights? Consistent household or business conflict? These are great in times of transition! Offered in Boulder or over the phone. Schedule online BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

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Learn how to meditate and heal yourself with easyto-use visualization techniques. Check out this first class for FREE. Offered in person & over the phone! BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

SEPT 10 TUES The Women’s Way to Health, Wealth, and Happiness Online Meetup–5:30-7pm. “Powerful Living From Balance in an Unbalanced World” with Kathy Mason, Mason Works Marketing and Tryna Cooper, Journeys for Conscious Living. RSVP req’d for live stream information. Tryna 303-550-4223 or Kathy 720-938-2536.

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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. RSVP 303-263-0679 or joanne@joannepalladino.com

SEPT 13 FRI Full Moon Drumming Circle, Sound Celebration & Meditation–7-9pm. Bring a snack and your instruments for an evening of vibrational expansion. Suggested $10. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695 or J4CL.com $15 Trance Medium Healings–Drop-in 2nd & 4th Fridays from 7:30–9pm. Receive a channeled healing from our postgraduate students. Come with a healing intention and get rid of pain, mental blocks, emotional turmoil, and spiritual imbalances. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

SEPT 14 SAT $25 Pet Readings–2nd Saturdays from 11am– 12:30pm. Improve your relationship with your companion animal. Clarify relational dynamics and negotiate issues. All species welcome. Offered over the phone. Schedule online BoulderPsychicInstitute.org Animal Communication 101–thru 10/5. Saturdays from 11am–12:30pm over the phone. In this 4-wk phone course, learn how to fine-tune your communication skills with animals, work with totem animals, and interpret messages from the animal kingdom. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

SEPT 15 SUN Zen Golf Sundays–3 wkly workshops. Find power and distance; heighten awareness of subtle subconscious tensions and mind chatter. Increase flexibility and strengthen cardiovascular health with guest teacher PGA coach Perry Holmes. $200. Space limited. Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong, Denver. Debra Lin Allen 720.427.0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com. ChiWellness.net Tune Into Your Chakras Workshop–9am-Noon. Balance your chakras and tap into the healing wisdom of your body. You will learn the properties of the main chakras, how they impact your physical and emotional bodies and how to balance them. $45 Studio B Evergreen 27905 Meadow Dr, Ste 4. Studiobevergreen.com

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Deep Dive Yoga Nidra Workshop–1-5pm. Enjoy several Yoga Nidra experiences and gain an understanding of the techniques, processes and science of Yoga Nidra so that you can have a deeper experience and share with friends and family. $45 Studio B Evergreen 27905 Meadow Dr, Ste 4. Studiobevergreen.com

SEPT 19 THURS $60 Home & Business Healings–1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7–8:30pm. Got ghosts? Sleepless nights? Consistent household or business conflict? These are great in times of transition! Offered in Boulder or over the phone. Schedule online BoulderPsychicInstitute.org Yoga Nidra and Hammered Dulcimer in Salt Cave–6:30-7:30pm. Experience Yoga Nidra with certified yoga teacher Bill Eager and the ethereal sounds of dulcimer music by musician Laurie Nelson relaxed in one of Colorado’s largest salt caves. $35. 5 Star Salt Caves 722 S. Pearl Street Denver. 5starsaltcaves.com/workshops/yoganidra

save the date FALL HOLISTIC FAIR SEPT 21 & 22, 10AM-5PM Connect with body, mind, spirit and environment with astrology, tarot, palmistry, clairvoyant readings, aura portraits, psychic development classes, and other intuitive arts. Experience healing modalities; sample healthy “green drinks,” vitamin supplements and nutritional products. Locally-made natural skin care products. Shop creative vendors and artisans. Canned food donation=discount on admission. $7/day, $12/ wkend; children 12 & under FREE. The Ranch/Larimer County Fairgrounds - South Hall, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. Free parking, lectures, door prizes. Holistic-fairs.com or contact Carol at 970-472-0200 or holisticfairs@gmail.com.

SERENITY IN NATURE - WEEKEND RETREAT SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2019 Enjoy an incredible nature-connection weekend retreat at a stunning property nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains. During this weekend, you have an invitation to disconnect in order to reconnect to yourself and our magnificent Mother Earth. This weekend has been divinely planned for you to restore balance of your mind, body and soul while naturally supported by nature. Nature-connection exercises, meditation, nature yoga, soul connection. Sign up at Harmoniousreturn.com

SEPT 25 WED Shmaya Gathering w/JoAnne Palladino–7-8:30pm. Experience Shmaya, an illumined, channeled presence that attunes you to the love and light within. $20. 2055 S. Oneida St., Ste 330, Denver. RSVP 303-2630679 or joanne@joannepalladino.com

SEPT 27 FRI $15 Trance Medium Healings–Drop-in 2nd & 4th Fridays from 7:30–9pm. Receive a channeled healing from our postgraduate students. Come with a healing intention and get rid of pain, mental blocks, emotional turmoil, and spiritual imbalances. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

SEPT 28 SAT Intense 2-Day Meditation for Beginners–Sat & Sun, 12-6pm. Meditation can transformation your life and create change. Meet your Guardian Angel or Spirit Guide. Let go of negativity and make room for the positive. Feel your health improve. Early Bird $210, Regular $225. Journey Within; Inside Irongate Executive Plaza, 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino, Journey Within 720-413-7303, journeywithin@hotmail.com or AnitaDestino.com One Heart Song Global Meditation for Peace– 7-9pm. Bring your drums, prayers or other contributions. Connect with the global One Heart Song groups to create peace, share love and raise consciousness and frequencies. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695. J4CL.com

looking ahead OCT 5 1-day Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy–9:30am-6pm. Discover the living world inside the body through the elegance and effectiveness of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. The course introduces the philosophy and skills of this modality. $250 Call 303-999-9963 or SchoolofInnerHealth.org Richard Rudis Gong Bath–7-8:30pm. Dynamic meditative sound vibrational experience which guides into physical well-being, emotional balance, cellular healing and spiritual awareness. Bring a pillow, mat, and blanket. Sacredsoundgongbath.com or wholelifemodalities@gmail.com or 720-371-9137. Journeys For Conscious Living, 7401 West 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695. J4CL.com.

OCT 18-20 3-day Biodynamic Principles–9:30am-6pm daily. Discover how to create the conditions that support healing and presence in yourself and others. Understanding and relying on the principles of biodynamics can change relational, parental and professional dynamics. $390 SchoolofInnerHealth.org

OCT 19-20 Intense 2-Day to Learn to Heal with Angels–Sat & Sun 12-6pm. Meet your Guardian/Healing Angels. Guided meditations help you heal, release grief, guilt, addictions and habits to create the life you desire. Early Bird $235, Regular $250 Journey Within; 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303, journeywithin@hotmail.com or AnitaDestino.com

OCT 23-27 5-day Neurodynamics Course–9:30am-6pm daily. This is a unique course! Learn about fluids and nerves and the therapeutic potential in their interactions. Learn about the autonomic nervous system and how to track autonomic nervous system states. $700 SchoolofInnerHealth.org

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HGB Fiber Arts Show & Sale– Daily 10-6 Sunday 10-3. Handweavers Guild of Boulder Colorado Premier Fiber Event 100+ local artists. Weaving, knitting, crochet, beading, quilting, spinning, felting, basketry, and more. Free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road Longmont. HandWeaversOfBoulder.org

We Are Change Open Mic Night–6-10pm. Share the power uniting local grassroots activist community for an evening of food, music, interviews, headliners, poetry and dancing. Perform your songs and poems! Event page on Facebook and Wearechangecolorado.com

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daily Free Healing Therapy for Individuals with Cancer–Reiki and Healing Touch support healing on all levels. Sign up for free sessions at one of our partner locations, or in-home for those too sick to travel, at LifesparkNow.org

tuesdays 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

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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 $10 Psychic Readings–7–8:30pm. Performed by our undergraduate students. Get a holistic view of yourself, and enjoy a set format where you’ll learn about your soul essence, past lives, and the layers of your aura. Schedule online. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

wednesdays Energy Healings; Aura Clearing and Chakra Balancing–6-7pm. A healing is an energy clearing, release negative energy blocking growth and create the life you desire. $5 per healing. Free for first time visitors. Journey Within @ Irongate Executive Plaza 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303, journeywithin@hotmail.com

thursdays $30 Psychic Readings–7–8:30pm. Performed by our graduate students. Enjoy an advanced skill set and ask questions about relationships, career, health, and more! Schedule online BoulderPsychicInstitute.org FREE Aura and Chakra Healings–Drop-in from 6–7pm. Receive a 10-minute cleanse and release negative thoughts, emotions, pain, and fear. Get replenished with positive energy and feel great! BoulderPsychicInstitute.org Qigong Movement–6-7:30pm. Meditative “Stillness within Movement” in this fun group experience increases flexibility, strength, endurance, mental focus and calm. Suitable for all levels of physical fitness. $20 drop-in or $90/6 classes. Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong, Denver. Debra Lin Allen 720-427-0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com

fridays FREE Healing & Meditative Services–6–7pm. Enjoy weekly themes such as Chakra Balancing Singing Bowls; Channeled Angel Healings; Songs, Stories, & Chants; Meditative Journeys; and Live Music Meditations. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

saturdays Qigong Movement–1-2:30pm. Meditative “Stillness within Movement” in this fun group experience increases flexibility, strength, endurance, mental focus and calm. Suitable for all levels of physical fitness. $20 drop-in or $90/6 classes. Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong, Denver. Debra Lin Allen 720-427-0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com

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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 Learn About Daoism Sunday Sermon–8:30am. Daoism is a pathway to learning joy. The Dao or The Way, is a systematic approach to get in touch with your spirit. Join us every Sunday at the Dao House, 6120 CO-7, Estes Park, or online at DaoUSA.org for an inspiring talk. Return to Simplicity, Live Your True Nature.

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DC AUTO IN MORRISON 303-801-1959 / DCAutoshop.com Professional Mechanics, Not Professional Prices! Owner Darrell Weddell’s motto is to take care of your problem, educate you to make an informed decision, and to advise on future repairs and maintenance. Whether it’s major or minor issues, your electrical system, or a combination of mechanical problems, Darrell’s team has the experience and know-how to diagnose and accurately repair your vehicle.

CHI HEALING / QIGONG CLASSES

Are you struggling with grief, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety or self-doubt? Are you feeling stuck in old patterns or confused on your path? Discover clarity and purpose, reveal your unique wisdom, gain confidence and experience sensitivity as strength. Live Your Knowing Counseling helps you gracefully bring wisdom to life through a unique blend of counseling and healing approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, Past Life Therapy, Reiki, Metamorphosis and Bach Flower Essences. Experience the benefits of traditional counseling while openly and actively acknowledging the role of intuition and the soul’s journey in achieving wellbeing. Get started today with a phone or in-person complimentary consultation.

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Thrive in balance and flexibility in body and life, physical vigor and health, spontaneity and inner peace through chi cultivation, care and practice with Debra Lin Allen. Medical Qigong and Qigong Lifestyle Coaching by appointment. Group qigong self-care classes throughout the week. Professional certification programs to teach qigong and do medical qigong therapy also available. The best of health and prosperity await you, call today! See ad page 5.

CONSCIOUS EVENTS AND SPEAKERS

Dr. Jamie Greear-Schmidt, DMD, practices safe mercury amalgam removal, ozone therapy, holistic oral surgery, minimally invasive dentistry and understands the strong connection between health and the oral cavity. She is a member of The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, and International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, and is known for her warm chairside manner, gentle touch, and calming nature. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and soaking up all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer. See ad page 11.

VIBRANCE DENTISTRY

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 15.

Dr. Cate Vieregger 7400 E Crestline Circle, Ste 230, Greenwood Village 303-770-1116 / VibranceDentistry.com Whether your goal is to encourage a healthy attitude towards oral health in your children or ease your own anxiety about dental procedures, our friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere will change the way you approach dental care. Our state-of-the-art equipment and spa-like amenities allow us to offer services that transcend traditional dentistry and promote whole-body wellness. See ad page 25.

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Anita Destino 777 S Wadsworth Blvd. Bldg 2-108, Lakewood 720-413-7303 / AnitaDestino.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 Energy Healings, Angel Healings, Guided Meditations, Meditation Classes, Workshops and Intuitive Readings/Healings. Join us for Aura Clearing and Chakra Balancing every Wednesday from 6-7 pm, open to everyone. $5 per person. Free to first time visitors. See ad page 9.

EVENT CENTER & MEETING ROOMS 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 gatherings, and offering an event center (space rental) to empower people to create and express thoughtful changes in living their lives every day, thus creating the space and energy to stay centered and expand community. See ad page 15.

FAMILY PRACTICE/ HEALTHY AGING CLEAR SKY MEDICAL

Katia Meier, MD 9085 E Mineral Circle, #260, Centennial 303-790-7860 / ClearSkyMedical.com 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 8.

HEALING JOANNE PALLADINO

Intuitive – Channel – Reiki Master-Teacher 2055 S. Oneida St., Suite 330, Denver JoAnne@JoAnnePalladino.com 303-263-0679 / JoAnnePalladino.com NEW CLIENT Specials; FREE Activations to Awaken.Your session will touch all aspects of your being. 1. A meaningful intuitive reading helps expand perspectives; 2. Shmaya, a channeled vibrational light language, attunes you to a love frequency; 3. Reiki healing to dissolve energetic blockages; 4. Life changing guidance that will shift ‘old patterns’ that no longer serve you. In-person or by phone.

STRATEGIES FOR HEALING/ LIFE VESSEL DENVER

Gary & Sharon Worrell Addressing Stress Energetically 303-564-2723 / StrategiesforHealing.com The Life Vessel™ is a chamber that utilizes frequencies of light, sound, vibration and Infrared to balance and reduce stress in the body, allowing it to perform its innate, natural ability to heal itself. Research shows that time spent in the Life Vessel balances the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and helps with stress reduction, detoxification, and pain management. When the ANS is in balance, other systems in the body are affected in a positive way.

INTEGRATIVE CARE CLEAR SKY MEDICAL with Dr. Katia Meier. Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine and specialty trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy and Functional Medicine. See full listing under PHYSICAN or see ad page 8.

LIGHT TOUCH THERAPY HEALING ERAK GRAYYE, TEACHER & HEALER Spiritual Guidance, Chakra Healing & Activation, Light Touch Therapy Healing, Intuitive Wellness 720-227-3324 / ErakGrayye@gmail.com ErakGrayye.com Past and present life traumas manifest as problems in our relationships, career, health and finances. These energetic patterns block us from achieving a happy and fulfilling life. Trauma is imprinted in our Chakras and holds soul lessons we need to learn. Light Touch Therapy Healing gently dissolves the imprinted trauma so healing can happen on all levels and life can flow. Peace, & Love on your Journey.

NO-PAIN OPTIMAL ALIGNMENT NEUROENERGETIC RELEASE™ (NER) Donald W. Kipp, Founder 303-697-4923 Body-awareness.com NER helps people be Healthier, Decrease Pain, and Increase PeakPerformance...In Seconds! Control systems, not force are used to painlessly and quickly realign and rebalance the entire body. This releases whole-being patterns causing seemingly unrelated symptoms (such as back pain, headaches, indigestion, brain-fog and asthma). NER predicts and prevents injuries, degenerative changes, and dis-ease. Call now for optimal health and performance.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING 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 8.

PERSONAL GROWTH SUCCESSFULLY SOCIAL

Breann Colpitts, Ed.S, NCSP 4900 W. 29th Ave. Ste. 4, Denver 303-809-2909 / Successfullysocialco.com Quirky kids, adolescents, and young adults learn skills to navigate our fast-paced social world. Successfully Social’s programs of social coaching, intentional parent community, and holistic gut brain axis support helps clients become better version of themselves. You can expect to increase friendshipmaking skills; better understand social nuances; succeed socially; have positive interactions with others, and more.

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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, Bio-identical 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 8.

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