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COUNTERING CLIMATE CHANGE

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ANCESTRAL DIETS:

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Certain nutrient deficiencies can make environmental exposures even more dangerous; for example, iodine deficiency potentiates fluoride and radiation toxicity and therefore may increase the damage caused to thyroid and other tissues.

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Mercury-Safe Dentistry by Tom Zyvoloski

What is EMF and How Does it Affect My Family’s Health by Karen Rice King

16 EASING EARTH’S RISING FEVER The Right Steps Now Can Avert the Worst of It by Christine MacDonald

18 SHOP WITH THE PLANET IN MIND

Daily Choices Help Counter Climate Change

by Christine MacDonald

20 ANCESTRAL DIETS

A Lighter Shade of Paleo by Sayer Ji and Tania Melkonian

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Clear Skies, Cool Nights Open Vast Vistas

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TREKKING AS PILGRIMAGE A Literal Path to Personal Growth by Sarah Todd

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As we were preparing the October environment issue, the Front Range was inundated with rain and fl ooding

with lives, homes, roads and livelihoods lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Coloradoans during this diffi cult time. We will continue to post as much assistance and support information as we can on our Facebook page. Facebook.com/MileHighNA Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common as global average tem-peratures continue to climb. It reminds us of how miraculous and delicate life on this planet is. From Earth’s early anaerobic methane and

CO2 atmosphere, to the rise of photosynthesis, to the chemical processes that allowed nitrogen fi xation thus allowing complex life to exist. But only since the industrial revolution have humans dramatically altered the environment with global warming as one result. From polar ice and glaciers melting to enormous garbage piles fl oating in the Pacifi c; from Mercury in our fi sh (and dental amal-gams) to genetically modifi ed crops and monoculture, we must remember that we are ‘borrowing’ this planet from our children. One thing is clear-we can’t expect our elected leaders nor the corporate bigwigs to make the hard choices that might cut profi ts or cost votes in order to safeguard the planet’s health (especially since former stockbroker Sher-ree DeCovny ignited a fi restorm regarding prevalence of psychopathology in corporate, political and fi nancial leadership with her article “The Financial Psychopath Next Door,” CFA magazine March/April ’12). However, there are leaders big and small that DO have a conscience. People like Bill McKibben of 350.org, Jeffrey Smith of the Institute for Responsible Technology and 19-year-old Boyan Slat who devised the Ocean Array Plan, a project that could remove 7.25 million tons of plastic from the world’s oceans in just 5 years. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment initiated Colorado’s 10 Winnable Battles– public health and environmental priorities with large-scale impact and effective strategies to address them. Check it out: Colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-Main/CBON/1251628821910. There are ways we can all make an impact. Consider investing in a solar system for your home (Golden Solar page 6), buy local products and services whenever possible and look up these websites for a plethora of ideas on “doing our part.”

Environmentcolorado.org50waystohelp.com350.orgResponsibletechnology.orgScience.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/save-earth-top-ten.htmLibrary.thinkquest.org/11353/gather/help.htm; or Wright.edu/sustainability/assets/100-ways.pdf

What if we all tried one new thing each month that we fi nd on 50waystohelp.org? Did you know that saving one napkin a day will keep 1 billion pounds of waste out of our landfi lls in a year? How easy are those tips? Defi nitely do-able. Let’s all do our part to save the planet, one napkin at a time.

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newsbriefsDeva Premal & Miten Bring Sacred Mantras to BoulderDeva Premal & Miten will be in Boulder on October 13

with the sacred spirit of India’s ancient mantras at the Macky Auditorium Concert Hall. MantraFest 2013, the duo’s 25-city North American tour, features special guests Manose, Maneesh de Moor and The GuruGanesha Band. The couple fell in love playing meditation music together at an Indian ashram and have been sharing their love of that music with eclectic audiences across the globe ever since. For Premal, raised in the mystical traditions of the East, the spaces between the sounds are just as important as the music itself. “Music is nourishment, but then you have to give yourself time to take it in so you can reap its benefi ts,” she observes. “If ever we were to doubt that we are supported by the divine, we just have to turn around and look to see who is with us,” says Miten. Macky Auditorium, University Avenue & 17th St, Boulder. For tickets, visit BrightStarEvents.net. DevaPremalMiten.com. See ad page 31.

Tour of Solar HomesThe 2nd Annual Golden Solar Tour of Solar Homes is on Oc-

tober 5 from 9am-4pm. Starting at the American Mountain-eering Center in Golden, maps direct the self-guided tour of 14 homes, allowing participants to see the installations fi rsthand while learning about costs, processes and the economic/envi-ronmental benefi ts of going solar. On Friday, October 4 from 4-8pm, a reception and silent auc-tion includes complimentary Colorado wine and hors d’oeuvres at the Center. These events are open to the public and will fea-ture the GREEN EXPO: Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Exhibits, Workshops and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Round-Up. This local event is part of the 18th Annual National Solar Tour and they estimate that 160,000 people will visit 5,500 buildings in 3,200 communities across the U.S. The Solar Tour is coordinated nationally by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) in conjunction with National Energy Awareness Month. GoldenSolarTour.com. See ad page 6.

Touching Tomorrow Shares Stories of Cancer SurvivalThe 7th Annual “Touching Tomorrow” event will be

October 3, 7:30-8:30am at the Wellshire Inn, Denver. It features cancer survivors from LifeSpark Cancer Resources, a non-profi t organization providing Reiki and Healing Touch for cancer patients, telling their stories of survival and hope. “This event will be inspiring, uplifting and a great way to learn about the services of LifeSpark” said Sandy Priester, Executive Director of LifeSpark. Register Lifesparknow.org/Events-Touching-Tomorrow-2013.html or 303-425-5670.

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Fundamentals of Medical HerbalismThe Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism (CSCH) in Boulder is

now taking applications for their new evening track, Fundamen-tals of Medical Herbalism Program, running January 6-Oct 8. In this popular 330-hour certifi cate-granting course, students learn fi eld botany and plant identifi cation; herbal pharmacy; physiology; Materia Medica; fl ower essences; and Vitalist nutrition. CSCH is dedicated to a comprehensive education in Traditional Western Herbalism, Vitalist Nature Cure and Integrated Vitalist Nutri-tion and Flower Essences Therapy. In addition, their Evergreen Center in Boulder, a public clinic, offers confi dential, comprehensive natural wellness consultations on a sliding scale. ClinicalHerbalism.com. See ad page 22.

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THETA HEALING TEACHER KEVIN BAHULA is visiting Boulder Oct 18-20 to teach a Basic Theta Healing Intro weekend. ThetaHealing® is a therapeutic self-help guide utilizing active prayer to affect change on all levels: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It is best known for the Belief and Feeling Work on all four levels; Core, Gene, History, and Soul. Info Alex Lovejoy 303-808-6075. RSVP ThetaAlchemy.com/courses.php

3rd Annual Whole Man ExpoThe third annual Whole Man Expo, in con-

junction with The Athena Festival, takes place Sunday, November 10th from 9a.m. to 5:30p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Denver North in North-glenn. The entire family is welcome to attend, presented by Energy for Life. The Whole Man Expo, which honors and celebrates positive aspects of masculinity while offering programs that educate the public about issues facing contemporary men. This year’s featured presentations and panel discussions in-volve themes such as courage, aging, marriage enrichment, men’s groups, male aggression toward women, and ecology. The keynote ad-dress, offered by David Karchere, the Executive Director of Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, is on the topic of community building. Various forms of entertainment will be offered and vendors will be exhibiting their products and services throughout the day. $20pp. Questions Jim Sharon 303-796-7004 or [email protected]. Info and registration MensAnthology.com/whole-man-expo. See ad page 22.

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Ease Sleep Apnea with HerbsSleep apnea is a serious health problem in

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The US Department of Energy has a program called “Sunshot” with the goal of getting to “grid parity”

where photovoltaic (PV) installation costs are $1/watt. Currently, costs are $2-5 per watt depending upon size, materials, and site conditions. In the 1980s, costs were around $100/ watt. Although we are close to goal, further cost reductions won’t be easy. Panel costs are about 1/3 of the cost of installa-tion. The remainder covers inverters, racking, labor, wire and paperwork costs for permitting and utility company requirements. Solar installers work hard to squeeze additional savings from all these areas. Pan-el prices are at rock bottom as most manufacturers are barely breaking even. Storage is the “holy grail” for renewable energy, but in Colorado solar system owners can use net metering to get the full benefi t of electricity sent back to the grid during sunny hours. From my perspective, the goal of $1/watt is clear and inspiring, but right now even if the panels were free we would not be able to install for $1/watt. So the pathway to $1/watt installation is still foggy even while Xcel incentives are dropping rapidly. A major paradigm shift is needed. I expect solar installation costs to drop slowly, by a few percent per year, unless a major breakthrough is made. Don Parker is owner of Golden Solar. GoldenSolar.net See ad page 6.

Moving Into Winter with AyurvedaAccording to Ayurveda, life on our planet

moves in recurring cycles of expansion/contraction or rest/activity. The word AUM (usually spelled OM) can be broken down into each of its Sanskrit vibrations translating as: A=creation, U=Sustaining, M=Destruction. All life on Earth is meant to exist in harmony with: Circadian rhythms-the earth spinning on its axis creates the 24-hour cycle of night and day; Seasonal rhythms-the 12-month cycle of the Earth re-volving around the sun; Lunar rhythms-the monthly cycle of the moon revolving around the earth; and Tidal rhythms-the gravitational infl u-ence of the moon on the waters of the earth. When we are not in sync with nature’s rhythms, we become unbal-anced, fatigued, anxious, depressed and lethargic while gaining weight and holding more toxins in our mind, body and spirit. To stay healthy during Colorado’s change into winter (early winter in Colorado is cold and windy=Vata-dosha of air and space), try these remedies: eat warm foods; cook with warming spices (black/red pep-per, curry, or ginger); keep cold & wind off the body-especially the head; self-abhyanga (ayurvedic self-massage) with sesame oil done rhythmically. And, for Vata, use warming oils such as clove, patchouli and vanilla while generally thinking warm and moist for early winter. All of this should take into consideration your personal imbalance as well. For more help with your specifi c situation, consider contacting an Ayurvedic Practioner in your area to guide you through the change of seasons and help you restore your balance with Mother Nature. Devon Beninga is owner of Ananda Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy Center in Golden. AnandaYogaTherapy.com. See ad page 5.


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Krill KillCore Marine Food Source Faces Depletion Small, shrimp-like creatures that inhabit the world’s oceans, krill are one of the planet’s largest and least contaminated biomasses. The tiny crustaceans are the primary food source for a variety of fi sh, whales, penguins and seabird species. Krill are also used to make feed for live-stock, poultry and farmed fi sh and in nutritional supplements—krill oil is a rich source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and less likely than fi sh oil to be contaminated with mercury or heavy metals. Recent studies cited by National Geographic suggest that since the 1970s, Antarctic krill stocks may have dropped by up to 80 percent. Environmental groups and scientists worry that new fi shing technologies, coupled with climate warming that removes ice algae, the crustaceans’ primary food source, could deplete krill populations and potentially devastate the Antarctic’s ecosystem. Denzil Miller, Ph.D., former executive secretary of the Commis-sion for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, advises, “There are a whole lot of dominoes that follow afterwards that just look too horrendous to contemplate.” Concerned consumers can opt to avoid farm-raised fi sh; choose organic, non-grain-fed meat and poultry; and substitute algae-derived omega-3 supplements for fi sh or krill oil capsules.

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Baa-ByeBarnyard Species are Declining, TooZakri Abdul Hamid, Ph.D., chair of the independent Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiver-sity and Ecosystem Services, states that the disappear-ance of wild and domes-ticated plant and animal species constitutes a fun-damental threat to the well-being and perhaps survival of humankind. His urgent message was most recently delivered in Norway to 450 international government authorities responsible for biodiversity and economic planning. “We are hurtling towards irreversible environmental tipping points that, once passed, would reduce the ability of ecosystems to provide essential goods and services to humankind,” Zakri stated. Findings by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization show that genetic diversity, among even domestic livestock, is declining. Typically, breeds become rare because their characteristics either don’t suit contemporary demands or because differences in their qualities have not been recognized. When a breed population falls to about 1,000 animals, it is considered rare and endangered. While we know of 30,000 edible plant species, only 30 crops account for 95 percent of human food energy; 60 percent of these crops comprise varieties of rice, wheat, maize, millet and sorghum.Source: Science Daily

Pivot PointSolar Panels Almost Breaking EvenAt current growth rates, solar energy could be harnessed to produce 10 percent of the world’s electricity by 2020. But the greater benefi t of clean solar power relies on fi rst realizing an ef-fi cient initial payback for all the energy needed to produce the panels. To make polysilicon, the basic building block of most solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, silica rock must be melted at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, using electricity from mostly

coal-fi red power plants. Stanford University researchers believe that a tipping point when clean electricity from installed solar panels surpasses the energy go-ing into the industry’s continued growth will occur by 2015. As the industry has advanced, it’s required ever less energy and silicon to manufacture and install solar PV panels, along with less wasted silicon, according to Stanford University’s Global Climate & Energy Project. Advances in solar cell effi ciency requires fewer panels, and new thin-fi lm solar panels leave out silicon altogether.

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Mercury-Free vs.Mercury-Safe Dentistryby Dr. Tom Zyvoloski

Many people underes-

timate the health risks of mercury. They know mer-cury is in tuna and in their silver amalgam fi llings, but most people don’t realize that there is NO safe level of mercury exposure. Mercury, the most toxic non-radioactive element on the earth, is more toxic than lead, cadmium or even arsenic and the greatest source of mercury exposure might already be in your mouth. Mercury makes up to 50% of silver dental amal-gam fi llings, which also contain silver, copper and tin. Silver amalgam fi llings are the single greatest source of mercury exposure as they continuously release poisonous mercury vapor. Many dental offi ces have become mercury-free, meaning they do not offer silver amalgam fi llings as part of their services. A dental offi ce that is mercury-safe, however, takes the health concerns with mercury several steps further. Removing old silver amalgam fi llings can cause exposure to mercury at levels 1,000 times the World Health Organization’s safe level due to the out-gassing that takes place during the heat and friction of the grinding process. This is unsafe for the patient and the dentist if not managed properly. When this procedure is performed in a mercury-safe environ-ment, though, mercury exposure can be signifi -cantly reduced.

The International Academy of Oral Medcine and Toxicology (IAOMT) mercury-safe guidelines:• Placing a rubber dam to isolate the tooth from the rest of

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XL pipeline that, if built, is expected to transport Canadian tar sands oil across the United States to refi n-eries along the Gulf of Mexico. Increas-ing fossil fuel infra-structure, he says, is impractical, and we’d be better off investing in clean and renewable energies such as wind, solar and geothermal. It’s a theme also sounded by Frances Beinecke, president of the New York City-based Natural Resources Defense Council and author of Clean Energy Com-mon Sense. With the failure of the U.S. Congress to enact climate legislation, her group, encom-passing 1.4 million online members and activists, is pressing the Obama administration to live up to its pledge to regulate the carbon dioxide emitted by power plants. The leading culprits for climate-changing gases, they contribute 40 percent of the country’s carbon emis-sions. “It’s time to act, and we have to act now,” Beinecke says.

On the Water FrontSandra Postel agrees. “Water, energy and food production: These things are tightly linked, and all are affected by climate change.” From Los Lunas, New Mexico, she leads the Global Water Policy Project, a group also focused on the climate conundrum, as well as National Geographic’s Change the Course national freshwater conserva-tion and restoration campaign. Competition for water is increasing in several parts of the country, she says, and will only get worse as dry conditions increase demands on groundwater. En-dangered sources detailed in her exten-sive related writings include the Ogallala Aquifer, vital to agricultural operations across much of the Great Plains, and California’s Central Valley, the nation’s fruit and vegetable bowl. In the Colorado River Basin, which provides drinking water to some 30 million people, water

Renowned climate sci-entist Richard

Somerville, Ph.D., uses simple lan-guage and sports analogies to help us understand climate change and the risks ahead. A distinguished professor emeri-tus, researcher at California’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and author of The Forgiving Air, he likens green-house gases to a scandal that’s rocked major league baseball in recent years. “Greenhouse gases are the steroids of the climate system,” he says. Although we can’t link them to any single weather event, we can see them in the statistics at the end of the season, Somerville says. With the bases loaded, “Look out, because Mother Nature bats last.” To explain how we could confront the problem, he turns to another sport, skiing. If we were serious about avoiding a worst-case scenario, we would have opted for the “bunny slope” approach, a leisurely descent from the ubiquitous use of climate-changing fossil fuels. Unfor-tunately, greenhouse gases would have had to peak two years ago and now be in decline in order to take the easy way out. Instead, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere shot past 400 parts per

million last May, a level that most scientists agree the planet hasn’t expe-rienced since long before the arrival of modern humans. “Science tells you, you can put this much carbon

dioxide into the atmosphere, but no more,” without changing the planet’s climate too dramatically, Somerville says. “Mother Nature tells you, you cannot wait 50 or 100 years to solve this. You have to do it in fi ve to 10 years. There’s been a general failure to connect the dots.” The bit of good news is that time has not yet completely run out. He and other pioneering thought leaders believe that we can still reverse the dangerous current course. “These next few years are going to tell the tale about the next 10,000 years,” says well-known global en-vironmental activist Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet. “We’re not going to stop global warming; it’s too late for that. But we can keep it from getting as bad as it could possibly get.”

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demands already exceed the available supply—and that gap is expected to wid-en with changes in the region’s climate. In other regions, the problem is too much water from storms, hurricanes and fl ooding, a trend that Postel and other experts say will also worsen as the world continues to warm and fuel weather extremes. Beyond the loss of lives and property damage, this “new normal” holds stark implications for communities. “We’ve built our bridges, dams and oth-er infrastructure based on 100-year records of what’s happened in the past,” advises Postel. “In a lot of ways, how we experience climate change is going to be through changes in the water cycle. If the past isn’t a good guide to the future anymore, we’ll have to change our water manage-ment.” (See nrdc.org/water/readiness by city and state.)

On the Ocean FrontThe world’s oceans are being transformed by climate change in ways we are only beginning to un-derstand. Since the Industrial Revolution, oceans have absorbed a signifi cant portion of the carbon dioxide generated, experienc-ing a 30 percent rise in acidity; that’s expected to reach 100 to 150 percent above pre-industrial levels by the end of this century, according to the nonprofi t National Academy of Science (NAS), in Washington, D.C. “Thank goodness for the oceans, but they are paying a tremendous price,” says Oceanographer Dawn Wright, Ph.D. She’s chief scientist of Esri, in Redlands, California, that ana-

lyzes geographic system relationships, patterns and trends. The higher acidity levels are “taking a toll on shellfi sh such as oysters, clams and sea urchins, as well as coral reefs, where much aquatic life is spawned,” Wright explains. Climate change may have other devastating impacts on the ocean food chain—and eventually us—that scientists are only beginning to discern. As just one of myriad impacts: Ocean acidifi cation threatens the coun-try’s $3.7 billion annual wild fi sh and shellfi sh industry and the $9.6 billion slice of the global tourism business that caters to scuba divers and snorkelers, according to a recent NAS study.

The Way ForwardWe can be grateful for some hopeful developments in the call to act. Wright, who has advised President Obama’s National Ocean Council, is overseeing her company’s ocean initia-tive, which includes building an ocean basemap of unparalleled detail. While less than 10 percent of the world’s oceans’ underwater realms are mapped today, Esri is compiling authoritative bathymetric data to build a comprehen-sive map of the ocean fl oor. Public and private sector planners, researchers, businesses and nonprofi ts are already using this map and analysis tools to, among other things, conduct risk as-sessments and provide greater under-standing of how onshore development impacts oceans’ natural systems. Municipalities are also taking action. New York City plans to restore natu-ral buffers to future hurricanes, while Philadelphia and other cities are restoring watersheds, replanting trees in riparian areas, adding rain gardens, laying perme-able pavement and revamping roofs and parking lots to reduce stormwater runoff. Investing in such “green infrastructure” is less costly than expanding “grey infra-structure” such as underground sewer systems and water purifi cation plants. Increasingly, local authorities are relocating communities out of fl ood zones to allow rivers to reclaim wet-lands, an effort which also creates new recreation and tourism spots. Flood-plains buffer against extreme fl ooding and drought, plus fi lter stormwater runoff, removing farm and lawn fertiliz-

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ers and other chemicals that otherwise enter waterways, creating deoxygen-ated “dead zones” where aquatic life can’t survive, as exemplifi ed by parts of Lake Erie, Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. “These solutions are unfolding here and there,” Postel notes, while also remarking that too many locales are rebuilding levees at their peril and allowing people to return to areas that fl ood repeatedly. “An amount of climate change is already locked in. We will have to adapt, as well as mitigate, simultaneously.” Somerville, who helped write the 2007 assessment by the Nobel Prize-winning International Panel on Climate Change, labels it “baloney” when politicians say there’s not enough time or it’s too expensive to address the problem. “It’s very doable,” he main-tains. “First, inform yourself. Second, tell politicians that you care about this. Then raise hell with those who don’t agree. We’ve got to get countering cli-mate change high on the priority list.” McKibben recommends that the country gets serious about putting a price on carbon emissions. Meanwhile, he’s encouraged by the people-pow-ered regional successes in blocking fracking, a controversial method of ex-tracting natural gas, and credits grass-roots groups for holding the Keystone pipeline project at bay. “We’re cutting it super-close” and need to change the trajectory of climate change, according to McKibben, who says we can still have good lives pow-ered by wind and solar, but will have to learn to live more simply. “I don’t know where it will all end and won’t see it in my lifetime. But if we can stop the combustion of fossil fuels and endless consumption, then there’s some chance for the next generation to fi gure out what the landing is going to be.”

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Although the worst impacts of climate change are still decades away, experts say it’s already a

costly problem. In 2012, U.S. taxpayers spent nearly $100 billion—approxi-mately $1,100 apiece—to cover crop losses, fl ooding, wildfi res and other climate-related disasters, according to the Natural Resources Defense Coun-cil. That’s more than America spent last year on education or transportation. Given the lack of action on climate change by Congress, more Americans are looking to leverage their purchas-ing power to make a difference. Yet, as consumers trying to “shop their values” know, it’s often diffi cult to distinguish the “green” from the “greenwashed”. Natural Awakenings has rounded up some tips that can help.

Dismiss Meaning-less LabelsUrvashi Rangan, Ph.D., who leads the Consumer Safety and Sustainability Group for Consumer Reports and its Greener Choices and Eco-labels online initia-tives, says companies take far too many liber-ties in product labeling. The dearth of standards and consistency across

the marketplace has rendered terms like “fresh,” and “free range” meaningless. Also, there’s more wrong than right about the “natural” label put on every-thing from soymilk to frozen dinners, she says. While critics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s USDA Organic label say its regulations are not tough enough, Rangan says at least we know what we’re getting. The same is not true of many claims decorating consumer goods, Rangan advises. Plus, producers get away without identifying myriad other con-troversial practices, she says, including genetically engineered ingredients. To help consumers protect them-selves, the Consumer Union and other

nonprofi t public advocates have made their evaluations easily

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Daily Choices Help Counter Climate Changeby Christine MacDonald

Until recently, we’ve been asked to choose between the economy and the environment. Now we’re realizing that the two are closely linked, and that our continued prosperity depends on how well we take care of the natural systems that sustain life—clean air, water, food and an overall healthy environment.


ing on humans and habitats. The Good Guide, for instance, employs chemists, toxicologists, nutritionists, sociologists and environmental lifecycle specialists to evaluate a product’s repercussions on health, environment and society. Sandra Postel, who leads the Global Water Policy Project, has teamed up with the National Geographic Society to devise a personal water footprint calculator. It helps people understand the wider environmental impacts of their lifestyle and purchasing choices, and provides options for reducing their footprints and supporting water replen-ishment efforts. “It takes a per capita average of 2,000 gallons of water each day to keep our U.S. lifestyle afl oat,” twice the world average, calculates Postel. The typical hamburger takes 630 gallons of water to produce, for example, while a pair of jeans consumes 2,600 gallons, most of it to grow the necessary cotton.

Water is just one of numerous re-sources overused in the United States, according to author and journalist Danielle Nierenberg, co-founder of Food Tank. “We overbuy food. It goes bad and ends up in landfi lls,” where it lets off methane, a powerful green-house gas, as it decomposes. “We also over-order at restaurants,” observes Nierenberg, whose think tank focuses on the interrelated issues of hunger, obesity and environmental degradation. Overall, the U.S. annually accounts for 34 million tons of food waste. “Part of the problem is we’ve lost home culinary skills,” says Nierenberg, who says we need to rethink how and how much we eat. “We don’t really un-derstand what portions are,” she adds.

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as the “sharing economy” or “collabora-tive consumption”, initiatives can range from car and bike shares to neighborly lending of lawn mowers and other tools and sharing homegrown produce. One of the more innovative food-sharing options is Halfsies, in which diners at participating restaurants pay full price for a meal, but receive half of a full portion, effectively donating the cost of the other half to fi ght hunger. Whatever the product, experts say, the new sharing business model is part of a fundamental shift in how people think about consuming, with the po-tential to help us reduce our personal carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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tion when we consume meat from conventionally raised animals.” Scientifi c studies published in the Journal of Gluten Sensitivity, Medical Hypotheses and by the Mercola group attest to key prob-lems related to human consumption of grains. Anti-nutrients such as phytic acid in grains lead to the poor absorp-tion of minerals and related defi ciencies. Improper absorption of dietary protein caused in part by enzyme inhibitors in grains also tends to damage the pancreas. Individual sensitivities to proteins in specifi c grains can further interfere with functioning of the neuroendocrine system and subse-quent emotional diffi culties like addic-tion and depression may arise. All of these diffi culties have been exacerbated by irresponsible prenatal diets that have made younger generations extra-sensitive to the challenges posed by grains to the human system.

While Cordain doesn’t recom-mend dairy, Gedgaudas suggests organic or raw milk products, provided they retain their full fat content and come from grass-fed cows. She rea-sons that the presence of the anti-carcinogenic fatty acid conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) and the Wulzen factor anti-stiffness agent in the fat benefi t joint lubrication. Experts suggest that the dietary formula es-tablished by our pre-historic ancestors can be the foundation for a modern-day, healthy,

non-confi ning, creative eating experience. We can exchange grains for quinoa, ama-ranth and buckwheat (not technically grains at all), and include tubers and legumes, due to their folate and protein content. Blue and sweet potatoes also contain high levels of anthocyanins and potassium. Nearly every category of food, in the proper amounts, can be part of such a balanced diet. When we explore what makes sense and eat clean and natural foods, we

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2Healing on the Spiritual Path–5:30-6:45pm. The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends presents an informational lecture by G. Kury, MD. Donations Welcome. Arvada Fire Pro-tection District, 7903 Allison Way #100, Arvada. Carolyn Lawrence 303-750-4213 or [email protected].

THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 Esoteric Evening: Provocative Answers to Your Deepest Questions about Life–6:30-8:30pm. Expose ideological beliefs, which are the fabric of self-identity, to transcend them. Led by 2 spiritual luminaries. Free. A Mission Meeting Room, Denver. Val 303-957-7475 or amissionwop.org.

Healing on the Spiritual Path–5:30-6:45pm. The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends presents an informa-tional lecture by G. Kury, MD. Donations Welcome.

Christ Congregational Church, 2500 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver. Patrick and Kitty Shirk 303-948-9681 or [email protected].

SATURDAY OCTOBER 5Aura Clearing/Chakra Balancing Healing Clin-ic–1:30-2:30pm. A healing is like an energy shower, where unnecessary energy is cleared and clarity and contentment are restored. Free. Inner Connection Institute North Side, 4325 Harlan St, Wheat Ridge. 303-257-4797 or InnerConnection.org.

4-Week Understanding Dogs– thru 10/26. 1:45-3:15pm. In depth behavior session for your dog. Learn how to solve canine behavior problems! Doggie Delights, 1432 S Broadway, Denver. RSVP req’d [email protected] or call 303-239-0382.

Savoring the Second Half of Life–9am-Noon. Question your preconceived notions regarding aging and make your dreams come true. $45. Creative Life Center at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 7520 S Boulder Rd, Boulder. [email protected].

Pendulum Dowsing & Earth Acupuncture, Sat & Sun, Oct. 5-6, 10 am – 5 pm, Lafayette. Learn how to dowse the property and install copper L-rods to reduce stressful energy fi elds, resulting in greater health and well-being. $390 single or $340 couple. Cost includes tools to dowse and cure your home, training manual, pendulum, and book “In the Mind of a Master,” by Anderson and Spurl-ing. Instructor Karen Rice King, Master Dowser, 303-665-0175. More info KarenRiceKing.com.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 6Aura Painting Class–11am-5pm. You don’t have to be an artist or think you have psychic abilities to attend. Practice sensing spirits in aura and take home 3 paintings! $75. La Quinta Inn 7190 W Hampden Ave, Lakewood. The Aspen Program for Psychic Development, Lisa Lanyon AspenProgram.com.

Non-Denominational Church Service– 1:30pm. Meditation and a spiritual message on 1st Sunday ea month. Free aura healing/chakra balancing clinic. Rev. Lauren Skye, Offi ciating Minister. Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St, Denver. 303-282-9439 or InnerConnection.org.

Eckankar Worship Service–10:30-11:30am. Understand how Divine Spirit (the ECK) works in our lives. Reading from the ECK works, HU Song, quiet contemplation, music and connec-tion. Free. Eckankar Center of Boulder Valley 1800 30th St., #208 Boulder. 720-466-3322 or eckankar-colorado.org.

MONDAY OCTOBER 7Aura Clearing/Chakra Balancing Healing Clinic–6:30-7:15pm. A healing is like an energy shower, where unnecessary energy is cleared and clarity and contentment are restored. Free. Grad student readings avail by appt. $40. Inner Con-nection Institute Denver, inside Balanced Body Center 975 Lincoln St, Denver. 303-282-9439 or InnerConnection.org.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 8Brain Balance Parent/Educator Presentations–6:30-7:30pm. Informative program for parents/educators of children 4-17 who are struggling with academic, be-havioral, emotional or sensory issues. Free. 2 locations: 1970 E County Line Rd #G, Highlands Ranch RSVP 303-800-1625 OR 1211 Avery St, #101, Golden RSVP 303-278-1780. BrainBalanceCenters.com

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Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min Energy clear-ing & Chakra tuning. Remove non-useful energy to feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins welcome. Free! Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave., #103 Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358 or [email protected].

Ignite Your Life–Natural Solutions for Hormone Balance–5:30-7:30pm. Healing Unleashed &Inten-tional Health offer an informative seminar on hormones, their importance and how they control our lives. $97. Healing Unleashed 3609 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lake-wood. 303-986-0492 or [email protected].

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about how Brain Balance Center programs can work for you and your family. Can’t make it? Call for your FREE half hour consultation today!

INTRODUCTION TO REIKIThursday, October 10th, 6-7pm (Complimentary)REIKIVERSITY LEVEL I CERTIFICATIONSaturday, October 12th, 9am-1pm ($99pp)

Reiki is Life Force energy found in all living things. Restore and bal-ance your natural life-force energy by joining us for an empowering experience with Reiki. Reiki is great for friends and families to

use in supporting each other and healing unresolved confl icts. During the certifi cation you will learn and practice how to promote energy balance, relaxation, inner peace and health on the mental, emotional, physi-cal and spiritual levels. ReikiVersity is a special method that uses both the hands and the feet. Register at (303) 934-3600 or visit www.LifeSourceHP.com/Reiki

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You might be eligible for late enrollment in the herbal program if have an anatomy/physiology background. 500 hour, 18 month case-based training prepares for competent clinical herbalism

practice. Also: fall Aromatherapy and Community Herbal Classes, spring Refl exology Program. Just for Health School of Refl exology and Healing Arts. State Approved. 303-320-4367, [email protected] or www.justforhealth.net.

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Program will help you heal. The program teaches you a powerful regimen of Ayurvedic practices and techniques designed to: *balance the mind-body-spirit *enhance nutrition *reduce emotional turbulence *restore vitality *re-awaken the senses. Hosted by Clinix Healing Center, presented by Devon Beninga of the Ananda Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy Studio. Pre-reg required by Sept 29. Info [email protected] or call 303-895-7298.

WHOLE MAN EXPOSunday, November 10, 9am-5pm

The Whole Man Expo honors and celebrates men who are actively striving for life balance, and seeks to increase public awareness of the challenges that contemporary men often confront. This is an upbeat event, with interactive learning, physical activi-ties, networking, exhibitors and socializing. Presenters/panelists discuss a wide-range of topics. Closing features presentation of the Whole Man of the Year Award. Men, women and teens welcome. $20pp. Location: with the Athena Festival, Ramada

Plaza Denver North, 10 East 120th Avenue, Northglenn. Questions Jim at 303-796-7004. Info/register Mensanthology.com/whole-man-expo.

FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL HERBALISM EVENING PROGRAMNow Enrolling! January 6 – Oct 8, 2014

Introductory level training in medical herbalism and clinical nutrition for stu-dents who intend to work in the herb or health foods industry or pursue further advanced studies. Introductory anatomy and physiology, nutrition, botany and plant identifi cation, medicine making, and materia medica. Class Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays Evenings, 6-9pm plus one Saturday per month. Includes several weeks of independent study and a summer break. $2,600. Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, 2900 Valmont Road, Unit F-1, Boulder. For inquiries,

please contact Lisa Ganora at 720-722-4372 or [email protected]. Download our Catalog at ClinicalHerbalism.com.

PET ENERGY HEALINGSSaturday, Nov 9th Noon-3pm $10 per pet

Set aside some time for your wonderful pet. Our pets are wonderful healers in our lives and sometimes they need a healing too. Just like people, they can hold on to energy that is no longer benefi cial for them. Whether your pet is healthy or ill, a pet energy healing has many benefi ts for both the pet and its owner; strengthen the bond, removes energetic blocks, release pain or discomfort. You are welcome to bring your pet or we can work directly with a photo of your

pet. Journey Within; Inside Rishi’s Crossing Yoga Studio 2730 S Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303, [email protected] or AnitaDestino.com.

Coiling Silk Qigong–6-7pm. Coiling Silk is a set of Qigong exercises used to dissolve energy knots in the body. All experience levels welcome! $15. Creative Life Center at St.Ambrose Episcopal Church, 7520 S Boulder Rd, Boulder. [email protected].

Nutritional Cleansing Program & Tasting–7-9pm. Also on 10/22. Learn about this new cleans-ing and fat burning system that is natural, safe and effective! Eliminate toxins. Product tasting. Free. LifeSource Health Partners 65 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. RSVP req’d 303-934-3600 or LifeSourceHP.com

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Drumming & Journey Circle–6:30-8pm. Karen Rice King, Shamanic Healer & Teacher will lead us in drumming. Adults only. Snacks & beverages included. $20. Details on Meetup.com/Spirit-Earth-Medicine-Wheel. RSVP 303-665-0175.

Reverse Aging-7-8pm. Also on 10/10. Free presenta-tion on Telomeres & the Science of Aging Reversal. Louisville. Team-Telomere.com/October.


THURSDAY OCTOBER 10Theta Healing Lecture by Kevin Bahula–7-9pm. This active meditation allows instant release and healing on physical, emotional and spiritual issues. Donations welcome. Into the Earth Gem Store, 1200 Pearl St, #10, Boulder. RSVP Kevin Bahula 530-918-8522 or Alex Lovejoy 303-808-6075.

Emerging Women Live Conference – thru 10/13. Women Change-Makers Join Together to Share, Inspire and Create. The inaugural emerging women live includes such luminaries as Elizabeth Gilbert, Eve Ensler, Tami Simon, Alanis Morisette, Ani DiFranco, Brené Brown and many more. St. Julien Hotel & Spa, Boulder. EmergingWomen.com.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 11Trance Medium Healing Clinic–7pm. Open Chan-neling 7-7:30ish. Free. Followed by Healings $10. Facilitating re-alignment and cleansing of the spiritual body. Involves channeling, energy readings, and in-tense individual clearings. Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St, Denver. 303-282-9439 or InnerConnection.org.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 13Integrative Energy Healing Clinic–1-4pm. For folks seeking relief from chronic pain, infl ammation and stress or for those who would like to try something new and relaxing. Love Offering. People House, 3035 W 25th Ave, Denver. RSVP Cheryl 303-885-8584 or cherylroach.com.

Doggie 101 - Training for Humans (especially for foster or new parents)–1-4pm. Learn about common situations you may encounter with a new dog, training tips, and ideas for how to create the best human-dog relationship. Doggie Delights on Broadway, 1432 S Broadway, Denver. $25 suggested. NO DOGS. Info/reg [email protected] or 303-239-0382.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16How To Eliminate Low Back Pain and Sciatica–7-8:15pm. Basic spinal anatomy and the most common causes of low back pain and sciatica in-cluding disc problems, various forms of treatment. Free. LifeSource Health Partners 65 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. RSVP req’d 303-934-3600 or LifeSourceHP.com.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 18Theta Healing Basics with Kevin Baluha–thru Sun. This Powerful Energy Healing Modality through meditation teaches you how to work with the Universe to co-create. $444. Alex Lovejoy, 1800 30th St, #307, Boulder. Kevin Baluha 530-918-8522 or eventbrite.com/event/8161275595/org.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 19Automatic Writing Class–1:30-4:30pm. Access wisdom, insight and communication from spirit. Receive answers about your life. Anyone can learn automatic writing in this surprising afternoon! $45. ISIS Books & Gifts 2775 S Broadway, Englewood. The Aspen Program for Psychic Development, Marcia Stanfi eld, AspenProgram.com.

Weekend Meditation For Living Program–10am-3pm both days. Explore the benefi ts of meditation and learn easy, effective skills to relax/recharge and manage energy. Lauren Skye. Fee incl recording.

$200/early $225/door. Inner Connection Institute Denver, 975 Lincoln St., Denver, 303-282-9439 or InnerConnection.org.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 20Community HU Song–10:30-11am. Community HU song, an ancient name for God sung for spiri-tual upliftment. Free. Eckankar Center of Denver 5800 E Evans Ave. & Eckankar Center of Boulder Valley 1800 30th St., #208. 720-466-3322 or HUColorado.org

Imaginary Creatures ~ A Watercolor Play-shop–2-4:30pm. Let your imagination run free among fantastical creatures only you can create! No artistic experience needed. 35/$5 materials. Creative Life Center at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 7520 S Boulder Rd, Boulder. CreativeLifeCenter.org

TUESDAY OCTOBER 22Wisdom Tune-Up Group–6-7:30pm. Practice your Core Wisdom and be coached in 100% Cause, energy work and authenticity. $30. Jas-mine Dragon Studio, 1539 S Broadway Bldg A, Denver. Patricia Bennett, RN LPC 720-519-8457 or patricia@Refl ectedSpirit.com.

Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min Energy clearing & Chakra tuning. Remove non-useful energy to feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins welcome. Free! Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave., #103 Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358 or [email protected].

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23Braco–Gazing into Infi nite Possibilities–Noon-8pm. Braco has been “gazing” around the world for years, creating transformations in physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and fi nances. $8/session or $72/all day pass. Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. Denver. BracoColorado.com.

FREE Psychic Experiences Social–6-8pm. Have you had psychic experiences? Seen spirits? A great time for sharing about things psychic w/Halloween focus on spirits and spirit realms! Led by Spiritu-alist Minister, Charles Cox. ISIS Books & Gifts, 2775 South Broadway, Englewood RSVP www.AspenProgram.com.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 24How to Stay Healthy in a Toxic World–6pm. Dr Katia Meier and the Clear Sky Medical Team discusses how to protect and detox your body. Win a free facial! Free. Clear Sky Medical 9085 E Mineral Circle #260, Centennial. RSVP 303-790-7860.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 25Friday Cinema at Living Water Spiritual Com-munity Center–7-9:30pm. Movies, discussion, popcorn and candy. Films may contain language/subject matter unsuitable for children. Love Offer-ing. Living Water Spiritual Community 7401 W 59th Ave, Arvada. Kay Ford-Johnsen 720-933-4964 or [email protected].

looking ahead 2013SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2Health Seminar–10am. Learn how brain-based therapy can provide relief from pain and other chronic symptoms that pills and ordinary treat-ment procedures cannot with Dr Steve Tashiro. Free. HealthSource of Lakewood 963 S Kipling Pkwy Lakewood. RSVP 303-985-5540.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3 Open House Brain Balance Centers–11am-3pm. Interested in fi nding out more about holistic, non-drug approaches to your child’s dyslexia, ADHD, learning disorders and/or communicator or sensory issues? 1211 Avery Street, Ste 101, Golden. RSVP 303-278-1780. 1970 E County Line, Littleton/High-lands Ranch (Sprouts Plaza). RSVP 303-800-1625.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 4 Canine Separation Anxiety: Comprehensive Management and Solutions–7-9pm. If you have a dog with separation anxiety, this class will ex-plain and clearly demonstrate the techniques and protocols for managing and changing this behavior. Center for Wholistic Health, 8600 W 14th Ave # 2, Lakewood. Info/reg [email protected] or 303-239-0382.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9Pet Energy Healings–Noon-3pm. Many ben-efi ts for pet and owner; strengthen the bond, removes energetic blocks, release pain or dis-comfort. Bring your pet or a photo. $10 per pet. Journey Within; Inside Rishi’s Crossing Yoga Studio 2730 S Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10Whole Man Expo with Athena Festival- 9am-5:30pm. The Whole Man Expo honors and celebrates men who are actively striving for life balance, and seeks to increase public awareness of the challenges that contemporary men often con-front. Ramada Plaza Denver North, Northglenn, $20. Mensanthology.com/whole-man-expo.

JANUARY 18-23, 2014Revitalize Your Life–Holistic Health Re-treat–1/18/2014-1/23/2014. Lodging, meals, classes, workshops, excursions and Personalized Health As-sessments included. L’Auberge de Sedona Resort and Spa, 301 Lâ Auberge Lane Sedona, AZ. Sponsored by Lime and Lotus, limeandlotus.com and Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen DC CNS CCN, 714-465-9045

JANUARY 24-JANUARY 26, 2014 Animal Reiki Certifi cation–Students will expe-rience the world from the animal’s perspective. Learn Reiki practices, as well as communication, handling strategies, physiology, psychology and more. Doggie Delights On Broadway 1432 South Broadway, Denver. Info/reg [email protected] or call 303-239-0382.


The Heart of Your Goddess–Friday 4 pm - Sunday noon, Oct. 25-27. Enter another world at Peaceful Valley Ranch in Lyons. Release unwanted blocks and deepen connection with your inner Goddess. Create ink and paint images with Teresa Dunwell, Reiki/Master and creative coach. Co-facilitator Karen Rice King, personal growth and spirituality teacher for 30 years. $390 includes room, meals, and workshop supplies, 3 days/2 nights. RSVP ASAP with Karen 303-665-0175. More info KarenRiceKing.com.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 29Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min Energy clearing & Chakra tuning. Remove non-useful energy to feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins welcome. Free! Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave., #103 Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358 or [email protected].

Health Seminar–5:30pm. Learn how brain-based therapy can provide relief from pain and other chronic symptoms that pills and ordinary treatment procedures cannot with Dr Steve Tashiro. Free. HealthSource of Lakewood 963 S Kipling Pkwy Lakewood. RSVP 303-985-5540.

mondaysCouples Communication–6-7:30pm. Improve inti-macy while learning compassionate communication. All couples/partners welcomed regardless of marital status. $30. Jasmine Dragon Studio, 1539 S Broadway Bldg A, Denver. Patricia Bennett, RN LPC 720-519-8457 or patricia@Refl ectedSpirit.com.

wednesdaysFree Energy Healings; Aura Clearing and Chakra Balancing–6-7pm. A healing is like an “energy car wash” that releases negative energy to create the life you desire. Free. Journey Within; Inside Rishi’s Crossing Yoga Studio 2730 S Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303 or AnitaDestino.com.

Yoga for Recovery–Noon-1pm. 12-step programs for chemical dependency and the eight-fold path of yoga emphasize truth, meditation, surrendering to a higher power and developing self-awareness. Dona-tions & Drop-ins welcome. Yama Yoga Village, 6818 S Dallas Way, Greenwood Village. 303-790-6081 or yamayogavillage.com.

thursdaysAura and Chakra Healings–6-7pm. A 10-min energy cleanse releases negative thoughts, emo-tions and pain; replenishes your positive energy! Free. 1332 Pearl St, Boulder. 303-530-0920 or BoulderPsychicInstitute.org.

Psychic Readings–7-8:30pm. By appt, Learn about your soul essence, past lives and aura. Ask about re-lationships, career, money and health. Free. Boulder Psychic Institute, 1332 Pearl St, Boulder. 303-530-0920 or BoulderPsychicInstitute.org.

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JOURNEY WITHIN W/ ANITA DESTINOInside Rishi’s Crossing Yoga2730 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood720-413-7303 www.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 Free Energy Healings, Angel Healings, Guided Meditations, Meditation Classes, Workshops and Intuitive Readings/Healings. Join us for a Free Aura Clearing and Chakra Balancing held every Wednes-day from 6-7 pm, open to everyone.

ESSENTIAL OILSdōTERRA WITH BILL SCHAEFER303-668-7072www.mydoterra.com/iq

Did you know not all brands of es-sential oils are the same? Some are not pure. And some use synthetics, losing the power of the oil. Learn about essential oils and what they can do for you. Oils can be a safe

alternative for “Over the Counter” medications and your health. We offer classes and events to help you have a better understanding of the use of oils for daily living.

FAMILY PRACTITIONERCLEAR SKY MEDICAL with Dr. Katia Meier. Now Board Certifi ed in Anti-Aging. See full listing under PHYSICIAN or see ad page 2.

HEALTHY AGINGCLEAR SKY MEDICALKATIA I. MEIER, M.D.Panorama Falls9085 E Mineral Circle, #260, Centennial303-790-7860 www.ClearSkyMedical.com

Now Board Certifi ed in Anti-Aging. Feel your best at any age with Dr Katia Meier, Board Cer-tifi ed Holistic MD specializing in whole body health inside and out with customized approaches to

Healthy Aging, Bio-Identical Hormone Replace-ment therapy, Nutritional analysis and Therapy, Medical Aesthetics and non-surgical rejuvena-tion treatments, Homeopathy, Herbology, Natu-ropathic Medicine, Personalized Detoxifi cation Programs, Medical Weight Loss for men and women. Treating all ages and most insurance welcomed. Call to set up your appointment to-day. See ad page 2.


HOLISTIC GROWTHCREATIVE LIFE CENTERMarcia Chadly and Eva MorrellBoulder/Louisville 303-635-0691info@CreativeLifeCenter.orgwww.CreativeLifeCenter.org

Find the “You” you love! Renew spirit, body, and life while enjoying the com-munity at Creative Life Center classes and events. Explore: Contemplative Art, Qigong, SoulCollage®, Labyrinth, Savor-ing the Second Half of Life, Creating Ad-

vanced Directives, Drumming, Body Energy, and More. Visit our website for more information and to register.

HOLISTIC SKIN CARENATURAL SKINCARE CLINICJessica Fanning, Medical Esthetician, Laser Specialist & Healing Diets Coach720 14th St., Golden, CO 80401720-340-2263 www.NaturalSkincareClinic.com

At the Natural Skincare Clinic in down-town Golden, we believe the journey of well-being begins and ends with the treat-ment of body, spirit and mind in a relaxing and nurturing environment. We provide skin, body and holistic nutrition therapies

that are safe, effective and detoxifying without com-promising their eco-friendly roots. Treatments include: facials, waxing, clinical skincare such as microderm-abrasion, chemical peels, sun spot removal, facial vein therapy as well as holistic nutrition. Jessica specializes in anti-aging, teen and adult acne treatments. COM-PLIMENTARY CONSULTS.

INTEGRATIVE HEALTHNATHAN DALEY, MD. Dr. Daley is Colorado’s only physician with double board certifi cation in integrative/holistic medicine and preventive medicine, and has trained with Dr. Andrew Weil. See

full listing under PHYSICIAN: BOARD CERTI-FIED HOLISTIC. See ad page 9.

CLEAR SKY MEDICAL with Dr. Katia Meier. Now Board Certifi ed in Anti-Aging. See full listing under PHYSI-CIAN or see ad page 2.

RED TAIL WELLNESS CENTERSIAN HOLLAMAN, DC4520 North Broadway, Boulder303-882-8447 www.RedTailWellnessCenters.com

Are you tired, foggy-brained, gaining weight for no reason, have elevated cho-lesterol and other symptoms of thyroid disease, but your thyroid levels are “nor-mal?” Go beyond the “traditional” stan-dard of care to Ian Hollaman, DC, who

focuses on diffi cult and chronic cases such as elevated glucose and cholesterol, thyroid disorders, and novel solutions to pain and injuries with profi ciency in multi-ple modalities such as Applied Kinesiology, Functional Medicine. Chiropractic and Nutrition. See ad page 10.

RED TAIL WELLNESS CENTERSKAREN HOLLAMAN, DC, LMT4520 North Broadway, Boulder303-882-8447 www.RedTailWellnessCenters.com

Women, are you looking for a different standard of care for you and your chil-dren? I was given a second chance at life because of a holistic chiropractor’s understanding of how the body heals it-self when given the proper support. I of-

fer women and children the same hope and care I had been generously given. If you or your family struggles with health issues please contact the Red Tail Wellness Center so I can help you take fl ight again and let your health soar. See ad page 10.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINENATHAN DALEY, MD. Dr. Daley is Colo-rado’s only physician with double board cer-tifi cation in integrative/holistic medicine and preventive medicine, and has trained with Dr. Andrew Weil. See full listing under PHYSI-

CIAN: BOARD CERTIFIED HOLISTIC. See ad page 9.

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BRAIN BALANCE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS303-278-1780, Golden 303-800-1625 Highlands Ranch (University and C-470) Ages 4-17www.BrainBalanceCenters.com

A learning disorder is like a weed, you have to get to the root of the matter! At Brain Balance Centers, we tackle your child’s learning, behavioral or de-velopmental challenge head on- with a unique, drug-free, whole-child ap-

proach that goes beyond symptoms to address root causes. Whether it’s reading, writing, math or just a problem of focus....every child deserves the opportu-nity to reach their fullest academic and social poten-tial. Stop in or call to learn more about how the Brain Balance Program can help your child succeed. Now open in Highlands Ranch. Free 1/2 hour consultation and tour. See ad page 15.

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CLEAR SKY MEDICAL WITH KATIA I. MEIER, M.D.Panorama Falls9085 E Mineral Circle, #260, Centennial303-790-7860 www.ClearSkyMedical.com

Now Board Certifi ed in Anti-Aging. Feel your best with Dr Katia Meier, Board Certifi ed Holistic MD special-izing in whole body health inside and out for children and adults. Customized

approaches to Healthy Aging, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement therapy, Nutritional analysis and Thera-py, Medical Aesthetics and non-surgical rejuvenation treatments, Homeopathy, Herbology, Naturopathic Medicine, Personalized Detoxifi cation Programs, Medical Weight Loss for men and women. Treating all ages and most insurance welcomed. Make your ap-pointment today. See ad page 2.

PREVENTATIVE MEDICINENATHAN DALEY, MD. Dr. Daley is Colo-rado’s only physician with double board certifi cation in integrative/holistic medicine and preventive medicine, and has trained with Dr. Andrew Weil. See full listing under

PHYSICIAN: BOARD CERTIFIED HOLISTIC. See ad page 9.

PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENTTHE ASPEN PROGRAM FOR PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENTExplore Your Potential! Karen Fox, Ph.D., Director303-942-0646 www.AspenProgram.com

We are all psychic! Improve your in-nate psychic abilities to make better decisions for your life or to become a professional. Take the classes you are drawn to or get a certifi cate in Psychic (Clairvoyant, Clairaudient, Claircog-nizant+), Medical Intuitive, or Spirit

Medium. We have a variety of classes and instructors.

MASSAGEIN TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY WITH BRENNA WITT, LMTKittredge Village, 26030 Hwy. 74, Kittredge303-526-0038 [email protected]

Do you have sore muscles, an injury with per-sistent pain or just need to relax? Allow your mind and body to melt into my capable hands at In Touch Massage Therapy, located on sce-nic Hwy 74, just minutes from Evergreen..

Enjoy your fully customized massage with Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue and/or Hot Stone while listening to the soothing sounds of Bear Creek and bird songs outside the window. New client special! $45 for an hour; $65 for 1.5 hours or the package: buy 5 and get the 6th free! Gift Cer-tifi cates are available. Call or email for your massage today!

NUTRITIONCLEAR SKY MEDICAL with Dr. Katia Mei-er. Now Board Certifi ed in Anti-Aging. See listing under PHYSICIAN or see ad page 2.

PHYSICIAN: BOARD CERTIFIED HOLISTIC

NATHAN DALEY, MD, MPH 225 Union Blvd. #400, Lakewood 303-462-5344 www.nathandaleymd.com

Dr. Daley, who trained with Dr Andrew Weil, is Colorado’s only double board-cer-tifi ed physician in integrative/holistic medi-cine and preventive medicine. He specializes in disease prevention and chronic complaints while creating individualized programs com-

bining: cutting-edge nutrition, exercise techniques used by elite athletes, sleep optimization, mind-body, stress-man-agement, environment, lifestyle modifi cation, herbal/nu-traceutical supplements, Ayurveda, bioidentical hormones, pharmaceuticals, motivational interviewing, advanced labs and referral to both complementary and conventional spe-cialists as needed. See ad page 9.

RECONNECTIVE PRACTITIONER

LOVEJOY THERAPY WITH ALEX LOVEJOY, MA, CHT.1800 30th St. Suite 307, Boulder303-808-6075 / www.lovejoytherapy.com

These sessions allow for one to at-tune and come into harmony with the new frequencies. It is ‘off the body’ yet it affects one’s DNA and reconnects one to their essence. Alex Lovejoy has trained in the

healing arts for 20 years. This work has profound-ly shifted Alex’s inner connection with the Divine and produced deep healing experiences with her human and animal clients.

SOLARGOLDEN SOLAR614 10th Street, Golden720-278-5253 www.GoldenSolar.net

A solar system for your home or business has nev-er been so affordable and painless! You know solar is good for the environ-

ment, but it’s also great on your wallet! Hedge yourself against ever-increasing electricity rates and infl ation. Clean, quiet, maintenance free, re-duce pollution and CO2 emissions. Increase your property’s value. Colorado owned and operated with master electricians and professional install-ers. Respectful, clean and quick work. Solar in-centives, tax credits and rebates available – ask us today! Buy or lease options. Installation guar-anteed for 10 years. See ad page 6.


SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR

RENEE ELLIS, MA CMTPsychotherapy, Intuitive CounselingPast Life Therapy, Energy HealingLocated in Central Denver720-984-9575 www.liveyourknowing.com

Release the past, create the future and experience your life from a whole new perspective. Move into a rich and joyful life with guidance and support as you travel through signifi cant life transitions, trans-form grief, and fi nd clarity about your life path and purpose. Renee

is a unique guide who weaves together traditional counseling techniques with intuitive abilities, en-ergy healing, personalized Bach Flower Essence formulas and past life therapy without regression. Her focus is on grief and loss, life transitions, fi nd-ing and stepping onto one’s path, spiritual develop-ment, releasing phobias and healing from chronic pain. Individual sessions and classes. Free 30-min-ute consultation.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

ENERGETIC LIFE STRATEGIES: INFORMATION FOR TRANSFORMATIONRev. Lisa GirouxReiki Master/Teacher, Certifi ed NOW, Spirit Guide, Akashic Records and Prayer practitioner 719-839-0461 [email protected] FB/reikiwithlisa

Make the shift toward more self awareness and spiritual growth with my private phone coaching programs. Learn simple ways to cultivate more well being and peace of mind with my foundation program “the Simplicity of Spiritu-

ality” teachings. Peace on Earth begins with Peace of Mind. Namaste. Book one phone session/get one 1/2 price!

THERAPYBEYOND THERAPY WITH PATRICIA BENNETT, RN, LPCOffi ce: 1539 S Broadway Bldg A, Denver 720-519-8457www.Refl ectedSpirit.com

When life gets the best of you, rely on a trusted confi dant to help you through. Patricia is that one person with the right talents and life skills (wife, grandmother, sister, survi-vor): a Licensed Psychotherapist,

RN, Qigong, Tai Chi, somatic worker and intui-tive: a healer. Also: monthly workshops teach-ing you how to heal and empower yourself.

INNER CONNECTION INSTITUTECHURCH OF INFINITE SPIRITMain Offi ce: inside Balanced Body Center975 Lincoln St, Ste 202, DenverDenver: 303-282-9439 Wheat Ridge: 303-257-4797www.Innerconnection.org

Create the life you desire through our easy, effective, sup-portive techniques.

A non-denominational, spiritual sanctuary offering clairvoyant reading and healing services, medi-tation classes, psychic development programs, ministerial services, and ordination programs. Locations in Denver and Wheat Ridge. Free aura clearing and chakra balancing in Wheat Ridge every Saturday 1:00 - 2:00pm. Free open channel clinic in Denver at the Rocky Mtn Miracle Center on the 2nd Fridays of the month at 7pm. Spiritual Services on 1st Sundays at RMMC, 1:30pm. Ev-eryone Welcome! Call for more information. 303-282-9439. See ad page 8.

SPIRITUAL RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER

SUNRISE RANCH100 Sunrise Ranch Road, Loveland970-679-4200 www.SunriseRanch.org

Home for leaders & people who are com-mitted to the spiritual regeneration of hu-manity. Our programs & events are meeting the evolving needs of

our world and empower personal transformation. Concert venue & conference facilities for leading-edge organizations; opportunities to participate in our 350-acre organic farm and ranch; & connection with like-minded people in this multifaceted spiri-tual community. See the Calendar for events. See ad page 19.

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