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ADHD Symptoms in Boys vs. Girls Attention defi cit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is much more commonly found in boys than in girls. Behavioral experts

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Today, millions of Americans suff er from degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s dementia, and these neurodegenerative diseases are predicted to soar in the future. Our brain is one of the most complex and magnifi cent organs in the human body- Our brain gives us awareness of ourselves and our environment, controls our muscle movements, the secretions of our glands, our breathing, and even the condition of our skin.

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February’s theme on Heart Health looks at both the physical as-pects of a healthy heart, and the

importance of emotional balance in keeping your heart healthy. According to Dr. James Forleo, “When our emo-tions get bottled up, something in our heart or circulation has to give. There are exceptions… but heart problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved.”

Negative and suppressed emotions, and their energy, play a huge role in our overall health. The growing acceptance of energy healing as a real modality for health is encouraging – and just as important as a good holistic physician or dentist. If you have consistent days of depression, anger or other emotions that you don’t feel serve you, consider one of the many healing practitioners in Natural Awakenings. Alternately, if you don’t feel you are having emotional issues but are sick often, an energy healer might be a great way to break that cycle. Another important facet of our health and emotions is the level of happiness with our lives. If you take a good look at your life right now, today, are you happy? Do you have dreams for your life that still need fulfi lling? Recently, Natural Awakenings publisher Terry Chriswell won a self-publishing contract as fi rst runner up in a Hay House writing contest. “I was surprised and excited to learn, after winning the contract, that a tremendous weight seemed to be lifted off of me, mentally as well as physi-cally. It seems that a commitment to the realization of my dreams of becoming an author now fi lls the empty hole once fi lled by comfort food,” she said with a laugh. Socrates said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” Take a good look at where you stand from a physical and emotional view, and perhaps even ask your closest friends and family. If you need help, consider Terry’s workshop Moving Toward Happy 1 & 2 (see Save the Date page 23.) Making a serious commitment to change your life for the better will not only improve your health, it will make a happier YOU.

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19 LOVE MAGNET Katherine Woodward Thomas on Drawing True Love Our Way by Debra Melani

20 CHOCOLATE AS HEALTH FOOD Boosting Diets and Heart Health by Judith Fertig

HOME SAFE HOME Practical Pillars of Well-Being by Christa O’Leary

QUIET KIDS IN A NOISY WORLD Bringing Out the Best in Introverts by Meredith Montgomery

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You Are LoveGloria di Simone

Artist Gloria di Simone’s featured cover painting, You Are Love, refl ects her long-held passion for color. She refers to her paintings as “axquarelli”, her unique variation on the Italian word for watercol-or, saying, “They are tempera—a rather diluted paint on watercolor paper.” In many of her paintings, she also adds dia-mond water and gold for unusual effects. “My images are focused on vibration and energy,” explains di Simone. A native of Naples, Italy, di Simone currently makes her home there after spending 28 years in Rome. In addition to being an artist, she has also worked as an architect, graphic designer, art director, furniture designer and teacher.

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Inspirational Conference comes to Denver Hay House brings the I Can Do It!® Conference to the Colorado

Convention Center March 28-30. This year’s conference features many of today’s most life-changing and powerful motivational authors and speakers such as Louise Hay, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Brian Weiss, Doreen Virtue, Gregg Braden and Kris Carr. According to Reid Tracy, president and CEO of Hay House, Inc., the I Can Do It! Conference offers a chance to learn techniques for developing and deepening relationships, spirituality, health, wealth, intuition, self-esteem and passion. The two-day event brings together world-renowned motivational speakers and transformational teachers and healers and gives attendees the chance for up-close and personal interactions with some of the world’s most beloved self-help authors. “The I Can Do It! conference provides an opportunity to step outside of the normal day-to-day life and leave feeling reenergized, refreshed and refocused on achieving goals,” said Tracy. “We hand-picked the presenting authors to bring a wealth of knowledge, inspiration and enlightenment to attendees.” Attendees will experience: A host of entertaining, dynamic speakers; onsite bookstore with books, CDs and DVDs from favorite authors; Book-signings after each session; companionship of new friends who share interests, insights and experiences; and an Angel Card Reading Certifi cation program with Doreen Virtue. For reservations and more information about the 2014 “I Can Do It!” Conference in Denver, visit HayHouse.com.

Farm-to-Table program accepting 2014 StudentsSunrise Ranch, a conscious event

and conference center located in Loveland, is accepting new students for its seven-month “farm-to-table” Culinary Academy starting April 14. Students will develop a wholesome interaction with food through the on-site farm, organic vegetable gardens, permaculture fruit orchard and culinary herb garden. They will learn about nutrition and food relationship, as well as seasonal and local fare. Instructors bring organic, non-GMO produce and animal products from the farm and garden straight to the kitchen for classical scratch cooking. Covered subjects include specialty diets, nutritional wellness, knife skills, fl avor combinations and menu and meal preparation. The industri-al-sized kitchen commonly serves over 100 persons per meal, allowing students to develop their individual culinary skills while working in a fast-paced environment. “Our resources in the farm and garden are growing, so our academy is growing, too,” says Executive Chef Joel Navejas. “Students will get to be part of that expansion.” Only 12 applicants will be accepted in 2014. For information/registra-tion visit SunriseCulinary.com or call 970-587-3807. See ad page 15.

kudos WGCU Public Media has recognized Natu-ral Awakenings found-er Sharon Bruckman as one of its 14 exceptional women for 2014 Makers: Women Who Make Southwest Florida. The award coincides with the magazine’s celebration of 20 Years in Publication, a milestone recognized nationwide.

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Colorado Environmental Film Festival February 21-22Mark your calendars for the 8th annual Colorado En-

vironmental Film Festival showing Feb. 21-22 at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. Friday from 6-9pm is a free evening of some of the best fi lms from the past seven years. Saturday starts at noon with the family-oriented “YERT -Your Environmental Road Trip,” continues with “GMO OMG,” and fi nish the evening with a premier showing of the “Human Experiment,” narrated by Sean Penn and produced by Denver producer Chelsea Matter, who will discuss the fi lm following the showing. Saturday also fea-tures local singer-songwriter, Laurie Damenson sharing her up-beat, musical, multimedia presentation, “What Can I Do.” Perfection Tool and Computer Repair will accept old electronics for free, safe recycling from 11am-5pm on Sat-urday. Also, Boyd Norton will host an opening discussion on Feb 21st for the 3rd Environmental Photo Exhibition. Visit ceff.net for the slate of fi lms, activities and for ticket information. See ad page 13.

Advanced Shamanism Training Ancient healers, or shamans, were medicine men and

women who used ceremonies and drumming to “jour-ney” from the world of the seen to the unseen, in order to bring back healing and initiations to their tribes. As one of Sandra Ingerman’s recognized teachers of Core Shamanism, Karen Rice King will offer eight week-end sessions throughout the year on Death & Dying, Extraction and Healing with Spiritual Light, Soul Retrieval, and Medicine for the Earth. Students will participate as both facilitator and client, practicing the ancient ways of working with those in need of healing in these areas. “The course will also utilize up-to-date methods and ideas to help students integrate this material into their own lives, from creating sacred space to transforming personal and environmental toxins. Crafts will be includ-ed with special ceremonies and plenty of time in nature,” explains King. King has been adapting shamanic material for our mod-ern culture since the mid-1970’s, with particular attention for use with family, friends and professional applications. According to King, this training is especially benefi cial for nurses, counselors, caretakers and therapists, but is great for anyone. Participants must have taken beginning jour-ney classes from King or other qualifi ed teachers. For information, see Looking Ahead Calendar or Karen Rice King 303-665-0175.

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Reach Your Goals In 2014Claudia Reiche of Colorado

eTherapy is offering a half-price initial session to Natural Awakenings readers through March to help them get on track for ac-complishing their goals in 2014. According to Reiche, many people get stuck and fail to follow through with positive changes in their lives. She works with clients to assess their current struggles and get unstuck. She offers her expertise, insights, a different perspective and ongoing support. Those that feel it is time to move forward and fi nally make headway with losing weight, eating healthier and improving fi tness, fi nding a new job, managing stress effectively, improving relationships, not procrastinating and accepting help can receive support in person or via email and video conferencing. “I will help you resolve your problems and feel better. Bring a Natural Awakenings copy to your fi rst appoint-ment and receive the session half off,” said Reiche. Claudia Reiche, MA, NCC can be reached at 303-332-2900 or [email protected] See listing page 27.

My Furry Valentine FundraiserPet owners and families can bring their pets to raise funds

for The Youth and Pet Survivors Program (YAPS©) Sunday, February 9 at Tagawa Garden Center, 7711 S Parker Rd., Centennial from 10am to 2:30pm. YAPS is a pen pal program that matches pediatric oncol-ogy patients with dogs and cats who have survived cancer or other serious medical conditions. Children and pets (via their owners) establish relationships and communicate through letter writ-ing. This allows children the unique opportunity to share feelings about hav-ing cancer with a safe, unconditional-ly-loving animal. Enjoy chair massages; pet gifts and products; Valentine’s Day photo session with your family and pet; pet clairvoy-ant; $5 nail trims; and healthy treats for your pet. Mile High Musical Tails Dancing Dogs provides entertainment while Sit Means Sit Dog Training shares tips for handling your pet. Sponsors include Canine & Conditioning Rehabilitation Group, Answers Pet Food, Bark-N-Wash and Through Your Eyes Photography. Contact Ali 303-690-4722 or [email protected].

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HAWTHORN BERRIES FOR HEART HEALTHAs we age, our vascular system

may become cirrhotic (chronic interstitial infl ammation of any tissue or organ) losing some of its elasticity due to insuffi cient copper in our diets (which builds fl exible collagen) and due to insuffi cient Vitamin C which helps prevent scarring within the vasculature. With a loss of fl exibility comes a corresponding increase in blood pressure as the heart has to work harder to overcome this vascular rigidity. This also stresses other organs such as the kidneys. Hawthorn Berries act as a tonic for the heart by relaxing vasculature tissues. Their effect is noticeable within the fi rst week of taking them. They have also been associated with the correction of some arrhythmias, easing of congestive heart-fail-ure symptoms, improvement of vascular elasticity and lowering blood pressure. Hence, the “tonifying” reputation. Hawthorn berries can come from many different sources. As with any herb, you should consult with your doctor before use if you are on medication. Buy some and try them. If they don’t seem to work as intended, buy a different brand. You may have to try two or three, but once you fi nd a brand that works well for you, buy a few bottles and keep them in the refrigerator to extend their shelf life. I prefer grinding whole berries rather than using tinctures or the extracts because often times the tinctures break the fragile molecules that provide important supporting actions for the herb and the extraction process can leave these “subtle components” behind all together. Take it to heart, Hawthorn berries are one to add to the daily regimen for those of us who want to chase after grandchildren. Steve Frank is the founder of Nature’s Rite. MyNaturesRite.com See ad page 14.

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How Do You Heal a Broken Heart?Loss is unmistakable. We remember the moment

when life changed as our heart was broken. Those experiencing a broken heart often describe a physi-cal sensation of deep pain in the chest. This pain may have some very real underpinnings. A 2012 study published in Current Directions in Psychological Science (vol 21 no 1, 42-47) examined the overlap between social pain and physical pain. Researchers found that emotional pain following loss may rely on the same neural circuitry responsible for physical pain. Like physical pain, grief can take your breath away, it ebbs and fl ows, some days are better than others and it can become chronic. In the midst of grief people often feel over-whelmed and don’t have any idea how to heal. Ac-knowledging the physical pain of loss can reduce its effect and provide a new way of relating to the grief process. Ask yourself, “What is the kindest, most comforting thing that can be done right now for this pain?” Specifi c pain management techniques like breathing, meditation and relax-ation can provide some welcome relief for an ailing heart. Renee Ellis, MA RMT is the owner of Live Your Knowing Counseling. See listing page 30.


Nostalgia Arms Us for the FutureHaving lingering fond memories of happy

times, once actually thought to be a psy-chiatric disorder, have now been confi rmed as a healthy and, ultimately, positive activ-ity. Most people experience nostalgia at least once a week and nearly half of those surveyed reported experiencing it three or four times a week, say researchers at England’s University of Southampton. When speaking wistfully of the past, individuals are usually reconstructing happy memories of family and friends, and typically become more optimistic about the future, re-ports lead researcher and Social Psychologist Constantine Sedikides, Ph.D., who observes, “Nostalgia makes us a bit more human.” The Southampton paper, presented to the American Psychological Association, meshes well with another study confi rming that nostalgic memories inspire positive feelings of joy, high self-regard, belonging and meaningfulness in life. In two studies, social psychologists at North Dakota State University found that past fond memories help us become more self-confi dent and cope better in the present. “We see nostalgia as a psychological resource that people can dip into to conjure the evidence they need to assure themselves that they’re valued,” says lead researcher Clay Routledge.

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Early Warnings of Heart Troubles Differ for Women

Women may worry more about breast cancer, but in reality, heart disease

is the top killer of American women, claiming 300,000 lives a year, 7.5 times the number that die of breast cancer, ac-cording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although heart disease is more often perceived as a men’s issue, since 1984 more women have died of

heart disease than men. Part of the reason may be that women’s heart attacks can differ from men’s and the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that women often fail to recog-nize the symptoms, ranging from torso aches and pains and nausea to anxiety, shortness of breath, dizziness and extreme fatigue. They may experience subtle symptoms for months and write them off as byproducts of menopause, heartburn or effects of aging. The National Institutes of Health states that 43 percent of women that have heart attacks experience no chest pain. The difference between the more subtle signs of a heart attack in women and the more dramatic signs in men may help explain why 75 percent of men, prompted to act quickly, survive a fi rst heart attack, while only 62 percent of women do, according to the AHA. “Research shows that women may not be diagnosed or treated as aggressively as men,” notes the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

FDA Moves to Ban Trans FatsHeart-clogging trans fatty acids may

soon be a thing of the past. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the fi rst step to re-move trans fats from its GRAS (gener-ally recognized as safe) list, effectively banning their use in food products. Trans fats, also known as hydro-genated vegetable oils, can be found in many processed foods, including baked goods, microwave popcorn, peanut butter, frozen pizza, marga-rine and coffee creamers. Created by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to turn them into a solid form, trans fats have been used to improve the texture, shelf life or fl avor of foods. For more than a decade, numerous scientifi c studies have documented that trans fats raise dangerous LDL cholesterol and lower good HDL cholesterol. The FDA’s proposed ban would re-quire the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats, likely over several months or years, noting their threat to health. Commissioner Mar-garet Hamburg said the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year and 7,000 deaths. Many food manu-facturers have already phased out trans fats since new nutrition label-ing requirements were introduced by the FDA in 2006; plus an increasing number of local laws have banned them.


A Different Breathalyzer Test for Heart FailureSimply blowing up a balloon may help doctors test heart

function, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic. Although such examinations usually require expensive and sometimes invasive procedures, the new test can be done in a doctor’s offi ce in 30 seconds, according to the research fi ndings pub-lished in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The patient simply breathes into a Mylar balloon, similar to a party version, and the air is passed through a machine to produce an individual “breathprint”. Researchers determined that exhaled breath contains volatile organic compounds that can be easily analyzed to determine potential heart failure.

Zinc Orchestrates Immune ResponseMany have heard that zinc can stop a cold in its tracks,

and new research from Ohio State University tells us why; it turns out that zinc gently taps the brakes on immune responses, slowing them down and preventing infl ammation from spiraling out of control.

The researchers’ work with human cells and animals found that zinc serves to balance the immune response within the cells so that the consequences of insuf-fi cient zinc at the time of an infection include excessive infl ammation. Of all the zinc contained in our bodies, only about 10 percent of it is readily accessible to help fi ght off an infection, notes Daren Knoell, professor of pharmacy and internal medicine and lead author of the study, published in Cell Reports. The research team suggests that proper zinc balance is especially important in battling serious and potentially deadly infections. Zinc defi ciency affects about 2 billion people worldwide, including an estimated 40 percent of the U.S. elderly.

Happy Marriage, Healthier LivesA University of Missouri expert says that people in happy marriages are more

likely to rate their health better than their peers as they age. Evidently, engaging with one’s spouse builds a strong relationship that can improve spirits, promote feelings of well-being and lower stress. Analyzing data from 707 continuously married adults that participated in the Marital Instabil-ity Over the Life Course panel study, a 20-year nationwide research project begun in 1980, researchers found that married people have better mental and physical health and are less likely to develop chronic conditions than their unmarried, widowed or divorced peers. Thus, researchers recommended involving spouses and families in treatment for any illness. They further suggested that in cases of a strained marital relation-ship, improving marital harmony would also improve health.


globalbriefsNews and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work

together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefi ts all.

Wild ValentinesMany Animals Mate for LifeHumans like to think of themselves as unique when it comes to taking vows of togetherness. But a surprising number of other species in the animal kingdom provide sterling examples of fi delity, monogamy and lifelong pairing. Gibbons, of the ape family, are the nearest relatives to humans that mate for life. They form extremely strong pairings and both sexes are on relatively equal footing in their relationships. Bald eagles, our national emblem, typically mate for life, except in the event of a partner’s inability to procreate. Wolves, often portrayed as tricksters in folklore, conduct a family life more loyal than many human relationships. Wolf packs typically comprise a male, a female and their offspring, making them akin to a human nuclear family. Swans form monogamous pair bonds that last for many years or even for life. Their loyalty is so storied that the image of two swans swimming with their necks entwined in the shape of a heart has become a universal symbol of true love. French angelfi sh are seldom found far from their mate, because they live, travel and even hunt in pairs. The fi sh form monogamous relationships that often last as long as both individuals are alive. In fact, they act as a team to vigorously defend their territory against neighboring pairs. Other examples include albatrosses, African antelopes, black vultures, Malagasy giant rats, prairie voles, sandhill cranes, termites and, of course, turtle doves. To view images, visit Tinyurl.com/AnimalMatePics and Tinyurl.com/AnimalMatesSlideshow.

Loving LocalSmall Retailers Gaining ForceWhile online mega-shopping malls have decimated many types of small businesses around the country, the Business Alli-ance for Local Living Economies notes that independent bookstores are doing surprisingly well. For the last four years, their number and total sales have grown, despite the recent recession. In 2009, citizens patronized 1,651 independent bookstores in the United States; today their number exceeds 1,900. In addition, local coffee shops have grown faster than the largest chain’s storefronts. Bakers and specialty food purveyors, independent pharmacies and pet, fabric and stationery stores are growing, too. One reason for the good news is the “buy local” ethic promoted by groups such as the American Independent Busi-ness Alliance. Last year, sales at indepen-dent businesses in cities benefi tting from these campaigns grew 8.6 percent; those without them still increased 3.4 percent. Independents are winning customer loyalty in part by hosting and sponsor-ing events that enrich the community. The public is realizing that buying local supports area families, keeps more dol-lars circulating locally and strengthens a healthy sense of community that benefi ts everyone.Source: YesMagazine.org


Save the Date!February 21-22nd - American Mountaineering Center, Golden

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• Saturday: YERT, GMO OMG, The Human Experiment, others• Friday and Saturday after films celebrations• Electronics Recycling (no monitors, please)• Great food from Golden Natural Market• Live Music (Laurie D) & Special Events• Discussions• Environmental Photography Exhibit and speaker Boyd Norton

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eventspotlight Breathe DeeplyPerform this subtle de-stressor while in line at the market or driv-ing. It slows heart rate, oxygenates the body, improves mental clarity and has a relaxing effect on the nervous system.

Sit or stand straight.

Put the tip of the tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind the upper front teeth, and keep it there throughout the entire exercise.

Inhale through the nose for a count of four.

Hold each breath for a count of seven.

Exhale completely through the mouth with a whoosh sound for a count of eight.

Repeat three more times.

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workouts, the missing link could be strikingly simple: not poor nutrition per se, but poor nutrient timing. One of the least appreciated aspects of nutrition and fi tness concerns not just what to eat but when to eat in order to optimize a workout. An August 2012 article in the Strength and Conditioning Journal, “Nutrient Timing for Resistance Exercise,” focused on resistance training and recovery. A good workout goes largely to waste without a nutritionally-sound meal promptly after a workout. To build muscle (i.e. adapt to the exercise) there needs to be a positive, net protein balance in the body to overcome muscle protein degradation. The two components to achieving positive net protein balance are: Suppressing protein break-down by eating carbohydrates; and generate protein synthesis via timely ingestion of amino acids (protein). Protein and carbohydrates have a complimentary effect: taken together, they are markedly more effective than either taken alone. According to the study authors, “1 g/kg/h of carbohydrate (taken immediately after and then again 1 hour later) will effectively restore depleted skeletal muscle glycogen.” And, “20–25 g of high-quality fast-digesting protein taken immediately af-ter resistance exercise appears to maximize protein synthesis, reduce muscle soreness, and increase skeletal muscle hypertrophy.” Simply put, consuming a nutritionally-sound meal or supplement immediately before or after every workout is an indispensable strategy to im-proving your overall fi tness. John Garvey can be reached at 316-371-8251 or [email protected].

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RETHINKING HEART HEALTHPioneering Doctors and Patients

Reinvent Cardio Careby Linda Sechrist

the degree of infl ammation in the arter-ies. Dr. Steven Masley’s three keys to improving heart health highlighted in his book, The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, and an upcoming PBS special, concern lifestyle factors capable of shrinking plaque, improving circulation and strengthening the heartbeat. “Abnormal plaque growth is preventable 90 per-cent of the time,” states the president of Masley Optimal Health Center, in St. Petersburg, Florida. While conducting research on the heart health of nearly 1,000 patients over a period of 20 years, Masley sus-pected that the traditional assessment approach of measuring cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure didn’t effectively address the biochemistry within arteries. Testing intima-media thickness (IMT) using a simple 10-min-ute external ultrasound confi rmed it. The test bounces high-frequency sound waves to measure the thickness of the carotid arteries’ innermost two layers on either side of the neck. “This valuable tool allows for an estimate of arterial age. A healthy, young cardiovascular system has less plaque and an unhealthy, old one has more,” advises Masley. IMT, a useful tool for preventing future heart attacks and strokes, differs from standard carotid Doppler ultrasound, which looks for artery obstructions suggesting surgery. A practitioner of functional medi-cine, Masley explains heart-related diagnoses differently than his al-lopathic counterparts. “Rather than diagnosing high blood pressure as hypertension, I categorize it as not enough exercise, not enough fruits and vegetables, high emotional stress and excessive body fat.” To optimize heart health, Masley employs a broad, holistic matrix of options that enhance the cardiovas-cular system—the interactions among diet, activity level, weight, environ-mental toxins, hormones, stress and bio-chemical factors such as blood sugar control and infl ammation levels. He prescribes heart-healing foods that simultaneously help to manage the aging process, following a custom-ized, heart-friendly supplement plan; engaging in exercise that strengthens

In 1977, Dr. Dean Ornish began to think beyond an allopathic medicine paradigm that defi ned the

reversal of cardiovascular disease, in-cluding coronary heart disease (CHD) and the hypertensive diseases such as heart failure and stroke, as physi-ologically implausible. Undaunted by the challenge of funding his research, he pushed forward. Results of his foundational 1986 to 1992 Lifestyle Heart Trial, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, proved that individuals with preex-isting coronary atherosclerosis that make intensive, integrated lifestyle changes can begin to experience improvements in their condition after as little as one year without using lipid-lowering drugs. Based on his 30-plus years of clinical research, Ornish and his col-leagues further showed that fi ve years

of following proper nutrition, fi tness and stress management—which must include love and support—can reduce symptoms of CHD and other chronic conditions. He remarks in Love & Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health that despite numerous studies showing a medical basis for its occur-rence, the reason why CHD is revers-ible is still the subject of debate. Ornish’s work has paved the way for a growing corps of pioneering integra-tive physicians successfully collaborat-ing with patients to reduce the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

Plaque the CulpritThe cause of cardiovascular disease is arterial plaque, a fi ne layer of fatty material that forms within the arteries and blocks blood fl ow. It is largely the result of food and activity choices, plus


the heart and arteries; and learning how to better manage stress. He contends that cardiovascular events remain the top cause of death because individuals are largely un-aware of treatment options before they get into trouble. More, “Most people falsely assume that their condition has been fi xed with a medical proce-dure and/or drugs, and that a lifestyle change isn’t necessary.”

Cholesterol’s Bad RapDr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist, anti-aging specialist and bioenergetics psychotherapist in Man-chester, Connecticut, has also shifted his heart health paradigm. He now prescribes a combination of conven-tional medicine, food, supplements, mind/body strategies and natural heal-ing methods. His book, Heartbreak and Heart Disease: A Mind/Body Prescription for Healing the Heart, re-lates many inspiring case histories that address the psycho-emotional compo-nent of heart health and illustrate how to repair and reopen a broken heart by releasing long-repressed emotions. Following two years of Gestalt psy-chotherapy training and seven years of bioenergetics training, Sinatra likewise realized that heartbreak was one of the major causes of heart disease. An expert in the fi eld of natural cardiol-ogy, he had once believed that choles-terol and fat were the primary causes before 40 years of treatment research taught him otherwise. “Cholesterol is not the reason for heart disease,” advises Sinatra, founder of HeartMDInstitute.com and author of The Great Cholesterol Myth. “The body produces and needs cho-lesterol to convert sunlight to vitamin D, to make sex hormones, vital semi-permeable membranes for the body’s trillions of cells, plus bile salts for digestion. Even your brain makes and

uses cholesterol to build connections between the neurons that facilitate learning and memory.”

Real PerpetratorsSinatra names the real perpetrators of heart disease—stress, infl ammation and overeating sugar and processed foods containing saturated fat. He counsels that the heart benefi ts less from a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet than one low in carbohydrates and higher in healthy fats, overturning widespread medical mantras. Also, a high-fructose, high-grain car-bohydrate diet raises triglycerides, in-creases the risk of metabolic syndrome and contributes to insulin resistance, causing the liver to produce more cho-lesterol, as well as more infl ammatory, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) particles, all of which increase the risk for CHD, diabetes and stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that metabolic syndrome, which affects nearly 35 percent of American adults, may overtake smok-ing as the leading risk factor for CHD. The AHA currently is focused on in-creasing awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Its Go Red for Women campaign emphasizes the vital need to take preventive basic actions, including adopting an exercise routine, healthier diet and doctor visits for appropriate non-invasive tests.

Essential SpiritDr. James Forleo, a chiropractor in Durango, Colorado, with 30-plus years of clinical experience, maintains that health is simple, disease is complicated

Love and intimacy are at the root of what makes us

sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness

and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer

and what leads to healing.

~ Dr. Dean Ornish, Love & Survival

(also the title of his book). He counsels patients, “If mental stress is present in your life, you owe it to your cardiovas-cular system to change to a healthier lifestyle. Your life may depend on it.” Forleo has recognized that an indi-vidual’s state of mind can be a big help or hindrance in maintaining a healthy heart. “The heart represents a differ-ent realm of experience entirely, one that cannot be explained by logic and reason,” comments Forleo. He champions the link between maintaining normal spinal function and healthy heart function, along with supporting the inner presence of Spirit, which he calls the healthy heart’s ultimate elixir. “Its essence relaxes the heart, opens the mind to possibilities greater than itself and provides the perspective that the heart and the mind are complementary,” he observes. He explains that when our emotions get bottled up, something in our heart or circulation has to give. “If you or someone you know experiences heart problems, chances are that unresolved emotions lie directly below the sur-face,” he says. “There are exceptions, and genetic problems can explain many heart defects, but heart problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved.” Forleo’s concept is supported by the work of Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., executive vice president and director of research at California’s Institute of HeartMath. His research papers include The Energetic Heart: Bioelectromagnetic Interactions Within and Between People. “Today, evidence suggests that the heart may play a particularly important role in emotional experience. Research in the relatively new discipline of neurocardiology has confi rmed that the heart is a sensory organ and acts as a sophisticated information encod-ing and processing center that learns, remembers and makes independent functional decisions that don’t involve the cerebral cortex,” advises McCraty.

When our emotions get bottled up, something in our heart

or circulation has to give. There are exceptions… but heart

problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved.

~ Dr. James Forleo


It is no coincidence that we address our physical and

emotional heart by the same name. Our physical heart usually

refl ects the state of our emotional heart, and vice versa.

~ Dr. James Forleo

To Happy HeartsPioneering integrative medical doc-tors Masley, Sinatra, Forleo and Mona Lisa Schultz, who also holds a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, agree that in matters of heart disease, emotions take center stage. Schultz, who recently co-authored All is Well: Heal Your Body with Medicine, Affi rmations and Intuition, with Louise L. Hay, a lead-ing founder of the self-help movement, applies her 25 years of experience as a medical intuitive with the best of West-ern clinical science, brain research and energy medicine. Shultz observes, “Every illness has an emotional component, which tells us intuitively that something or some-one in our life or environment is out of balance and needs to be addressed.

Our use of language—such as frustra-tion makes our heart race, anger boils our blood—and our common sense are telling us what we don’t need more studies to confi rm. If we can’t deal with our anger in a timely fashion, name our feelings, respond effectively and release them, we increase our chance of illness, ranging from hypertension to cardiovascular events.” According to the American Journal of Cardiology, the U.S. spends 10 percent of all healthcare dollars for cardiovas-

cular disease prevention and medical management versus 90 percent on medical treatment procedures and hospital care. For individuals interested in taking charge of their heart health, working with a physician that embrac-es the emerging paradigm of integrative lifestyle changes and prevention can be a drug-free, life-saving decision.

Linda Sechrist is the senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for full interviews.


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After years of experiencing love going sour, Katherine Woodward Thomas set a goal: She would

marry her soul mate within a year. Her quest inspired a surprising awakening that spurred her to look deep inside for the key that would unblock love. Thomas realized the transformation that enabled her success involved clear steps that could help anyone. Today, the licensed psychotherapist and relation-ship expert has guided thousands toward successful relationships via her na-tional bestseller, Calling in “The One”: 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life, and subsequent books and seminars.

What catalyzed your Calling in “The One” professional journey?I was 41, a card-carrying member of one of America’s largest-growing groups—the never-marrieds. I had bought into the cultural belief that a woman my age had little chance of fi nding a great husband. I felt anxious and resigned, trying to come to terms with it, but sad inside. Fortunately, at the time, I was part of a small group supportive of each other’s intentions. So I set the out-rageous intention that I would be engaged by my next birthday. I also recognized my longstanding pattern of attracting unavailable men who were engaged, married or alcoholics. A woman in the group said, “Kather-ine, I will hold that intention with you if you permit me to hold you account-able to be the woman you would need to be in order to fulfi ll it.” Her wake-up call turned my focus from running out to fi nd love to going within to discover the barriers I had against it. Thus I began what became the Calling in “The One” process.

LOVE MAGNETKatherine Woodward Thomas

on Drawing True Love Our Wayby Debra Melani

How does it differ from other approaches to fi nding love?Many approaches focus on the external reasons love is elusive, such as all the good men are taken, men don’t like powerful women or just not having met the right person. This approach focuses more on the internal reasons—going

percent, because you’ll only be able to trust yourself to love again once you’ve taken that responsibility. If you still feel resentful, you have not yet evolved beyond the person you were before. Another centers on old agreements—the spoken and unspoken,agreements we make, usually in an emotional time—such as “I’m never going to let myself get hurt again” or “I’ll never love anyone the way I love you.” Such agreements live in our lives as intentions. They may no longer be conscious, yet still set our course. Another has to do with toxic relational dynamics. To fi nd the best partnership, you need to be your best self. Maintaining a toxic dynamic drains personal power, making it hard to move forward in life. It’s vital to evolve out of this debilitating dynamic so you are in the center of your power everywhere in life. The fourth area, and probably the most important, revolves around the core beliefs you hold about both yourself and others. You might have a reasonably clear sense of yourself around money, career and friendship, but your core love identity might cause you to believe yourself unworthy of a quality partner. Identifying and challenging these beliefs is critical in learning how to break free from them, helping to raise your value in your own eyes and thus in others.

You believe the best way to fi nd a needle in a haystack is to become magnetic and allow that needle to fi nd you. How does one become magnetic to love?Being centered in the truth of your own value and the real possibilities you hold for true love is wildly attractive. Love yearns to embrace us, but can’t come to us if it can’t come through us. When we shift into this place of possibility, we can become profoundly magnetic to love.

Learn more at CallingInTheOne.net, ConsciousUncoupling.com or KatherineWoodwardThomas.com.

Explore the qualities possible in an enlightened mate at NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com.

Freelance journalist Debra Melani is from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com.

within to discover and release one’s own conscious and unconscious barriers. For most of us, a gap exists between how much we think we want love and how much we are actually open and ready to receive it. Until we bridge that gap, we will covertly keep love at bay, and won’t even realize we are doing it.

What are the most common hidden barriers to love?One hidden barrier is resentment. We only resent people to the extent that we’ve given our power away to them. Uncover your role in what happened. Even if it was 97 percent their fault and 3 percent yours, zero in on that 3


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“Research tells us that 14 out of any 10 individuals like choco-late,” quips cartoonist Sandra

Boynton. American chocolate lovers buy 58 million-plus pounds around Valentine’s Day, according to Nielsen Research. Ideally, the dark treat would be as healthy as a salad or an apple. Fortunately, accumulating research is on the way to giving plant-based chocolate superfood status. All chocolate starts with cacao beans, seeds from the pods of the tropical cacao tree that thrives only in

CHOCOLATE AS HEALTH FOOD

Boosting Diets and Heart Healthby Judith Fertig

hot, rainy climates in Africa, Indone-sia and South America. Local soil and climate conditions determine fl avor characteristics, much as with grapes. Harvested beans are fermented to create the chocolate taste and then dried. Afterwards, chocolate makers add brand-specifi c ingredients to the cacao solids. “The percentage number on a bar’s wrapper represents the weight that actually comes from the cacao bean content,” says Robert L. Wolke, professor emeritus of chemistry at the

University of Pittsburgh and author of What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained. “The higher the number, the lower the percentage of sugar and the less sweet, more bitter and complex the fl avor.” This is signifi cant because dark chocolate contains higher levels of antioxidants which can help reduce cell damage, according to the Inte-grative Medicine Department at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Alex Whitmore, founder of Taza Chocolate, in Somerville, Massachu-setts, recently had one of its bars lab tested for antioxidant levels, called ORAC, or oxygen radical absorption capacity; the higher the value, the more antioxidants. Taza Chocolate’s 80% Dark Bar had a 65 percent higher ORAC than Himalayan goji berries, famed for being a superfood. “This is very high for a chocolate bar,” notes Whitmore. Cocoa also serves as a superfood for cardiovascular and metabolic health, report two recent studies from separate teams of Harvard School of Public Health researchers. A 2012 meta-analysis of clinical trials published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that consuming dark, unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate can improve blood pressure, vascular dilation and cholesterol levels, plus reduce metabolic precursors like dia-betes that can lead to heart disease. In 2011, Eric Ding, Ph.D., a Harvard School of Public Health epidemiologist and nutrition scientist, reviewed short-term trials of subjects ingesting 400 to 500 mg per day of fl avonoid-rich cocoa, which he equates to 33 bars of milk chocolate or eight bars of dark chocolate. While Ding feels this is an unreasonable amount to eat because of the extra calories from sugar and fat, he states, “Supplements with concentrated co-coa fl avonoids may perhaps be help-ful for garnering the benefi ts discov-ered. The key is getting the benefi ts for heart disease while avoiding the calories, and for that, chocolate bars are not likely the best solution.” Another observational study pub-lished in Nutrition shows that eating


dark chocolate might help keep the pounds off for teenagers. Researchers with the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence program at the University of Zaragoza, in Spain, knew that chocolate consumption in adults already had been linked to lower body mass index. They found that chocolate consumption was also associated with lower total and midsec-tion fat in European adolescents, reports Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, a natural health research database. “The quality and cocoa content they used in their research is probably much higher than in America,” says Ji. “From my perspective, it appears that even when researchers don’t control for type, the results across the board are rather startling. Even American subjects, presumably eating common milk chocolate bars, see benefi ts.” So, this Valentine’s Day—and every day—we can happily relish that one-ounce piece of artisan dark chocolate melting slowly in our mouth and know we’re doing it for pleasure and for health.

Judith Fertig blogs at Alfresco-FoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Vegan Chocolate PieServe this with fresh raspberries and enjoy a little romance.

Yields 8 servings

Chocolate Wafer Crust6½ oz dairy-free chocolate wafer

cookies, crushed into fi ne crumbs1 Tbsp maple or date sugar3 oz vegan buttery stick (such as Earth Balance), melted and slightly cooled

Chocolate Filling13 oz dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli)1/3 cup strong brewed coffee1 tsp vanilla extract1 lb silken tofu, drained1 Tbsp agave1 (9-in) prepared chocolate wafer crust

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

For the crust, combine the cookie crumbs, sugar and melted vegan but-tery stick. Press this mixture fi rmly and evenly into the bottom, up the sides and just over the lip of a 9-inch metal pie pan. Bake on the middle rack of the oven until the crust is set and appears dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, about 1 hour.

For the fi lling, melt the chocolate chips with the coffee and vanilla in a medium metal bowl set over a sauce-pan of simmering water, stirring often with a spatula. Combine the tofu, melted chocolate mixture and agave in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the fi ll-ing into the crust and refrigerate for 2 hours or until the fi lling becomes fi rm.

Vegan Hot ChocolateA comforting way to enjoy the benefi ts of chocolate on a cold day.

Yields 4 servings

2½ cups plain rice milk3 Tbsp maple or date sugar3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder½ tsp salt½ tsp vanilla extract1 pinch ground cinnamon1 pinch cayenne pepper

Bring the rice milk, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon and cayenne pepper to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and whisk until frothy. Serve immediately.

Source: Recipes courtesy of Judith Fertig

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CHECK DATESConscious Energy Training–Monthly energy classes for clearing, balancing, protecting, energizing, and healing self and others. Reiki Master Donna De-Nomme has practiced this ancient tradition since 1987. Reiki I, II, and Master class in Feb/Mar. 303-271-0510 or [email protected]

Right To Know Colorado:GMO Thrive Sustainable Solutions Meetup–7-9pm. Pursue Initiative Process to add state legislation to the 2014 Colorado ballot requiring mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods. See Thrive Sustainable Solutions Meetup or Journeys For Conscious Living, 7401 West 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695. J4CL.com.

30-Day Colon Cleanse–Hectic life leave you bloated, tired, stressed out and clothes too tight? Its time to get back on track and do a cleanse. Gentle and effective 4-part system with plenty of guidance and support. $152 + S&H/tax. Privacy of home and phone. Radi-ant Living with Allana McKinnon 303-859-4827, [email protected]

Holistic Weight Loss 90-Day Challenge–Lose weight for good, get rid of visceral fat, and boost your metabo-lism with this 90 day challenge. Plenty of guidance, support and accountability. $200/mo including supple-ments, wellness evaluation, diet assessment, weekly support, recipes.In the privacy of your own home and on the phone. Radiant Living with Allana McKinnon 303-859-4827 [email protected]

SATURDAY FEB 1Psychic Intensive Class–10am-5pm. For beginners & advanced students who want to take their psychic abilities to next level. Instructor: Marcia Stanfi eld. Register at AspenProgram.com. $100. Aspen Pro-gram Learning Center 7350 E Progress Pl #100, Greenwood Village. Register AspenProgram.com

Healthy Happy Hour Party–1-3pm. Learn about patented evidence-based science with double blind crossover placebo studies about wellness, nutrition, and natural detoxifi cation from keynote speakers Clayton Thomas & Rick Redford. Lose weight, GET HEALTHY, Detox and Have a TON MORE ENERGY, Kick the Cravings, Shed Toxic Pounds and Inches, Sleep Better, Gain Energy and Feel Exceptional! Register Today! Free. The Cloisters on Wadsworth, 2103 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood. RSVP Lori Emmons 303-752-1621 or Ron Maurer 303-447-0177

SUNDAY FEB 2Non-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. Un-derstand how Divine Spirit (the ECK) works in our lives. Reading from the ECK works, HU Song, quiet contemplation, music and connection. Free. Eckankar Center of Boulder Valley 1800 30th St., #208 Boulder. 720-466-3322.

MONDAY FEB 3Aura Clearing/Chakra Balancing Healing Clin-ic–6:30-7:15pm. A healing is like an energy shower: unnecessary energy is cleared; clarity and contentment are restored. Free. Inner Connection Institute Denver location, inside Balanced Body Center 975 Lincoln St, Denver. 303-282-9439 or InnerConnection.org.

Meditation Class–6-7 pm. Join us for a center-ing meditation class and an introduction to Taoist philosophy. All levels of practice welcome. Shen Dao Acupuncture, LLC, 6565 W Jewell Ave, #4B-2, Lakewood. $8/advance, $10/walk-in. 720-670-0098

Leash Walking and Good Manners–6-7:30pm. Does your dog pull? Does your dog ignore you? Does your dog get really excited? Are your walks stressful and less fun than you would like? Join us for some tools and techniques to help you and your dog enjoy your walk together. Kriser’s, 14710 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, Promenade at Denver West mall.$25 or multiple class discount. Registration req’d [email protected] or 303-239-0382

TUESDAY FEB 4Free 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, [email protected] or yogaofthemind.com.

Valentine’s Day Gift-Making: Herbal Chocolates, Cordials and Massage Oils–6-8pm. Make herbal choco-late treats, cordials and scented massage oils. Explore his-tory of chocolate and heart-centered herbs. $40. Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, 2900 Valmont Rd, #F-1, Boulder. RSVP [email protected].

Herbal Body Systems: Beginning Physiology and Herbal Medicine–6-8:30pm. Nervous, Immune/Lymphatics, Digestive, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal and Reproductive Systems-and the therapeutic herbal remedies that complement them. $139/6-series, or $35/class. Holistic Pathways 3521 S Logan St, Englewood. RSVP 720-570-2454 or [email protected].

Oneness Blessing Deeksha and Meditation North-west Denver/Arvada –7-9pm. Deeksha is a Divine intelligent energy transfer that causes a neurobiologi-cal transformation within the brain of each receiving individual. $10. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695. J4CL.com.

WEDNESDAY FEB 5Inner Balance: Mindfulness & Meditation–7-9 pm. Reduce stress through mindfulness practices. Break the cycle of stress, anxiety, pain, fatigue, and illness. 6 wks/8 classes. Class $245/Materials $22. Creative Life Center at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 7520 S Boul-der Rd, Boulder. RSVP req’d CreativeLifeCenter.org

THURSDAY FEB 6Esoteric Evening: Provocative Answers to Your Deepest Questions about Life–6:15-8:30pm. Ex-pose ideological beliefs which are the fabric of our self-identity so they can be transcended. Led by two spiritual luminaries. Free. A Mission meeting room, Denver. 303-339-0807.

Intro to Reconnective Healing–7-8pm. Be introduced to healing that transcends technique and frees you from complex rituals. Free. Boulder Center for Conscious Com-munity, BC3 1637 28th St, Boulder. Mary Beth Kennedy 303-589-8006 or [email protected].

SATURDAY FEB 8Letting Love In so you can ROOT for yourself and WING IT!–1-3:30pm. Learn a 4-stage change pro-cess you can use NOW for more energy and freedom plus 7 Gifts that give EVERYTHING! $75 or 2/$100. Roots and Wings Denver, 1623 St Paul St, Denver. 630-699-5071 or [email protected]

Trance Medium Healings at Yoga of the Mind–10-Noon. Receive channeled healing energy and wisdom in response to your question. Every member of our group has at least a decade worth of experience. Your whole being will transform on a deep level. Pre-book 20 min session/$20 David 303-668-2358, [email protected]

Spirit Journey, Level 1–10am–5pm. East Boulder. Learn history of spiritual practices; “journey” to meet your Spirit Teacher. $150 includes book, CD, and Earth Acupuncture rods. RSVP Karen Rice King, 303-665-0175.

Romance Angels Workshop–Noon-2pm. Learn to work with Romance Angels for guidance on mani-festing a romantic relationship fi lled with love, joy and passion. $40. Journey Within; Inside Irongate Executive Plaza, 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. RSVP Anita Destino 720-413-7303, [email protected].

SUNDAY FEB 9Create Energy Boundaries with others during our Grounding and Centering workshop–2-4pm.Elimi-nate worry and stress for people with “busy minds” and if you work in an intense people professions. New Teleclass also available- Register on the web site. $39. Yoga of the Mind, 8 E. First Avenue, #103, Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358. Register at Yogaofthemind.com under Grounding and Centering.

History of Spirit Communication–11am-3pm. Discover the long and varied history of spirit com-munication around the world. Instructor: Marcia Stanfi eld. $60. ISIS Books & Gifts 2775 S Broad-way, Englewood. Register at AspenProgram.com.

FREE Class Trust Your Intuition –1:45-3pm. Get ready to relieve stress; achieve your goals with less ef-fort and have an overall calmer lifestyle? Come to this FREE class to learn how to easily hear your intuition. New Teleclass also available- Register on the web site David Stevens 303-668-2358, [email protected]. RSVP Yogaofthemind.com Intro to your Intuition

Free Energy Clearings–Noon-1:30pm. 15-min En-ergy Clearing & Chakra tuning. Remove non-useful energy to feel relaxed, light and positive. Drop-ins wel-come. Free! Yoga of the Mind Classroom, 8 E 1st Ave., #103 Denver. David Stevens 303-668-2358, [email protected] or yogaofthemind.com.

MONDAY FEB 10Panic Attack Discussion Group–6-7 pm. Natural approaches to treating panic attacks, including acu-puncture, craniosacral therapy, John Barnes Myofas-cial Release, herbs, and Flower Essences. Free. Shen Dao Acupuncture, LLC, 6565 W Jewell Ave #4B-2 Lakewood. RSVP 720-670-0098.


TUESDAY FEB 11Herbal Smoke Blends–6:30-8:30pm. Class covers tobacco alternatives and blends; the medicinal, spiritual, and historical contexts of smoking plants. *Medicinal marijuana will not be covered. $15. Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, 2900 Valmont Rd, #F-1, Boulder. RSVP 720-406-8609.

Free 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, [email protected] or yogaofthemind.com.

Evolution Series–6:45-9pm. Raise the consciousness of our planet through presentations, discussion, interaction and networking. Bring business cards, fl yers, snack to share. $10. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th Ave, Arvada. 303-731-6695. J4CL.com.

FREE Class Trust Your Intuition–7:15-8:30pm. Get ready to relieve stress; achieve your goals with less effort and have an overall calmer lifestyle? Come to this FREE class to learn how to easily hear your intuition. New Teleclass also avail-able- Register on the web site. David Stevens 303-668-2358, [email protected]. RSVP yogaofthemind.com Intro to your Intuition

THURSDAY FEB 13Group meditation on the full moon of Aquarius–7:15-8:15pm. Channel and anchor the energies of goodwill and spiritual awareness to our world. Suggested $5. First Church of Divine Science, 1400 Williams St, Denver. Info Linda 303-366-9730. [email protected].

Goddess Reiki Share–6-9pm. The Goddess Reiki Share is just for Goddesses! This is a special Reiki Share where women can gather, heal, and focus Reiki with other like-minded and like-intentioned. Suggested donation $10-12/goddess. Adi Shakti Center, 6717 Valmont Rd, Boulder. Information and RSVP Goddessreikishare.com.

FRIDAY FEB 14Trance Medium Healing Clinic–7pm. Open Channeling 7-7:30ish. Free. Followed by Healings $10. Facilitating re-alignment and cleansing of the spiritual body via channeling, energy readings and intense individual clearings. Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St, Denver. 303-282-9439 or InnerConnection.org.

Valentine Drum Circle–6:30-9pm. Bring food to share for potluck and drums, rattles, fl utes and other instruments for an evening of Loving Shamanic Sound and Vibrational Ex-pansion. $10. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695. J4CL.com.

SATURDAY FEB 15 4 week Understanding Dogs– 1:45-3:15pm. An integra-tive, holistic approach to training and behavior. Includes a behavior consultation / coaching session / treatment plan for each participating dog. Learn how to solve canine behavior problems! Better yet, be confi dent that you can avoid creating or encouraging them! No problem is too big or too small for this class. Doggie Delights, 1432 S Broadway, Denver. $100 for human/dog team, $50 human w/o dog. Registration req’d [email protected] or 303-239-0382

Herbal Remedies for Peace of Mind–5:30-7:30pm. Mental clarity is one of our most important assets. Healthy mind means healthy body, spirit. Learn remedies for depression, anxiety, more. $10. Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, 2900 Valmont Rd., Ste. F-1, Boulder. RSVP 720-406-8609

SUNDAY FEB 16Aura Clearing/Chakra Balancing Healing Clinic- NEW LOCATION!–1-2pm. A healing is like an energy shower: unnecessary energy is cleared; clarity and contentment are restored. Donations welcome. Inner Connection Institute,

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Join Prajna Yoga and instructor Tias Little for a weekend of classes looking at asana from the head to the toes! Classes include Twist for the Spine and Internal Organs; Rotator Cuff Blues; Healing the Shoulder; Yoga for the Face, Eyes, Ears and Jaw, The Feet, Ankles, Knees; The Walls: The Side Body; The Center Column: The Spine and The Roof: The Cranium. Purchase the 7 class package or individually. Information or register 505-988-5248 or Prajnayoga.net.

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How happy are you today, right now? Do you have dreams for your life you’d like to fulfi ll? Join Publisher Terry Chriswell for two experiential workshops based on her soon-to-be-published book Moving Toward Happy. Moving Toward Happy workshop 1 March 15 takes a look at your life and helps you fi gure out what makes you happy. Workshop 2 March 22 teaches you how to get there. Practical, applicable tips and guidance.

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Community HU Song–10:30-1am. Denver or Boulder for Community HU song, an ancient name for God sung for spiritual upliftment. Free. Eckankar Center of Denver 5800 E Evans Ave., Eckankar Center of Boulder Valley 1800 30th St., #208. 720-466-3322.

Create Energy Boundaries with others during our Grounding and Centering workshop–2-4pm. Eliminate worry and stress for people with “busy minds” and if you work in an intense people pro-fessions. New Teleclass also available- Register on the web site. $39. Yoga of the Mind, 8 E. First Avenue, #103, Denver. David Stevens, 303-668-2358. Register at Yogaofthemind.com under Grounding and Centering.

TUESDAY FEB 18Free Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min En-ergy 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, [email protected] or yogaofthemind.com.

WEDNESDAY FEB 19Life Coaching Certifi cation Training–Tele-courses. Classes starting Feb 19th & March 25th! Guide clients to discover their life purpose, or provide business, career, relationship, health or spiritual coaching with training through the Life Purpose Institute. Proven process. For more info LifePurposeInstitute.com or call 858-484-3400

Folk Remedies and Kitchen Cures–6-8pm. Dis-cover homemade treatments for everything from sore throats to hair loss with inexpensive ingredients

from the garden and kitchen cupboard. $47. Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York St, Denver. 720-865-3580 or [email protected].

Healing From Within–6:30-8:30pm. 8-wk transformational program for women struggling with food issues, weight obsession and disordered eating. Supportive, compassionate small group environment. $99. Root Yoga Center, Denver. [email protected].

THURSDAY FEB 20

Shamanic Journey with Hawks Talk & Book Signing–7:30-8:30pm. Hawks and other wildlife act as divine messengers in our lives. Learn to interpret their guidance with Stacey L.L. Couch, author of Gracious Wild: A Shamanic Journey with Hawks. FREE. Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 E Colfax Ave, Denver. 303-322-7727

Herbal Remedies for Women–6-8pm. Female re-productive health issues are easily treated with herbal medicine. From painful periods and UTI’s to yeast infects, we will defi ne signs, symptoms and herbal treatment plans. $20. Holistic Pathways, Englewood. 720-570-2454 or [email protected].

FRIDAY, FEB 21Evolve Expo–Feb 21-23. Offering empowering op-tions for living in a new conscious world! Coming to the National Western Complex in Denver, three days of exhibitors, vendors, and speakers featuring Free Energy, Alternative/Complimentary Health, Wealth Building, and Conscious/Creative Living. National Western Complex, Denver. Info contact Journeys For Conscious Living 303-731-6695. EvolveExpo.com.

Colorado Environmental Film Festival–Feb. 21-22 at the American Mountaineering Center. Free Friday 6-9pm for some of the best fi lms from our fi rst 7 years. Saturday offers family-fl avored fi lm called YERT -Your Environmental Road Trip, stay for GMO OMG, premier showing of the Human Experiment & local singer-songwriter Laurie Damenson shares her up-beat musical multimedia presentation, What Can I Do. Electronics recycling.Visit CEFF.net to see the entire program and tickets.

SATURDAY FEB 22Finding & Rekindling Love In Your Life–1pm. A powerful meditation to help you create the ideal relationships you are craving. Learn to release energetic blocks and beliefs that are preventing the love you deserve. RSVP 720-413-7303 $10. Journey Within; Inside Irongate Executive Plaza, 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303, [email protected].

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Learn to Heal with Angels–7-9pm. 5-wk course introduces you to Archangels & Healing An-gels to heal, release grief, guilt, addictions and habits to create the life you desire. Early/$185, Regular/$200 Journey Within; Inside Irongate Executive Plaza 777 S Wadsworth Blvd. Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303 or [email protected].

Free 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, [email protected] or yogaofthemind.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 1New Gardener Boot Camp– 9am-4pm. Join us for this full day event of all of our best beginner’s classes, carefully designed to equip you with all the tools youâ ll need to master that garden once and for all! $80/nonmember; $60/member. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver. BotanicGardens.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 2Dharma Center Open House–3-5pm. Tibetan New Year Party with Anyen Rinpoche. Traditional feast offering ceremony at 2. All welcome. 3300 Josephine Street, Denver. Info Ananda Badet 303-859-5003 or Orgyenkhamdroling.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 4 week Understanding Dogs–7-8:30pm.An inte-grative, holistic approach to training and behavior. Includes a behavior consultation / coaching session / treatment plan for each participating dog. Learn how to solve canine behavior problems! Better yet, be confi dent that you can avoid creating or encour-aging them! No problem is too big or too small for this class. .$100 for human/dog team, $50 human w/o dog. Village of Five Parks, 13810 W 85th Dr, Arvada. Registration req’d [email protected] or 303-239-0382

THURSDAY, MARCH 6Intro to Maya Abdominal Massage for Wom-en’s Health–6-7:30pm. MAM supports women’s painful periods, ovarian cysts, infertility and eases labor/birthing. FREE! All students will receive 50% OFF an Initial MAM Session. Holistic Path-ways, 3521 S Logan St, Englewood. 720-570-2454 or [email protected].

SATURDAY, MARCH 8Spirit Journey, Level 2–10am–5pm. East Boulder. Journey deeper with Teachers and Power Animals. Prerequisite Spirit Journey-1 or similar. $125 includes Sandra Ingerman book & CD. RSVP Karen Rice King, 303-665-0175.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11Meet Your Match: Singles + Numerology = Find-ing “The One”–7-9pm. Cut to the chase if you’re single and seeking “The One.” Short presentation showing how to use Numerology basics to uncover your most compatible match! Fun and interactive. Bring a friend. Shine Restaurant, 2027 13th St, Boulder. $10. RSVP Numerologymixer.eventbrite.com. Hosted By Felicia Bender, Nancy McCleary and Elizabeth Joy Mueller

SATURDAYS, MARCH 15 & 22 Moving Toward Happy Workshops 1 & 2–12-4 pm both Saturdays. How happy are you today, right now? Do you have dreams for your life you’d like to fulfi ll? Join Publisher Terry Chriswell for two experiential workshops based on her soon-to-be-published book Moving To-ward Happy. Moving Toward Happy workshop 1 March 15 takes a look at your life and helps you fi gure out what makes you happy. Workshop 2 March 22 teaches you how to get there. Practi-cal, applicable tips and guidance. Be prepared to work in a comfortable, casual atmosphere with serious takeaways. Lakeview Event Center, 7864 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood. Limit 30. $149 for both; 1 for $99. Info/reg Movingtowardhappy.com or [email protected].

TUESDAY, MARCH 25Life Coaching Certification Training–Tele-courses. Guide clients to discover their life purpose, or provide business, career, relationship, health or spiritual coaching with training through the Life Purpose Institute. Proven process. For more info LifePurposeInstitute.com or call 858-484-3400

APRIL 5, SATURDAYB e y o n d S p i r i t J o u r n e y : A d v a n c e d Shamanic Program–8 weekends; 10am–5pm, East Boulder. For professionals or those working with their family to explore Death & Dying; Extraction & Healing with Spiritual Light; Soul Retrieval; and Medicine for the Earth. $2400, payment plan available. Pre-requisites Spiri t Journey Levels 1 & 2. Taught by Karen Rice King, one of Sandra Ingerman’s recognized teachers of Shamanism. RSVP 303-665-0175.

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HEALTHY SERVICESIntentional Massage & Energy Therapy: Bliss-fulness; Relief from stress, headaches, and tight muscles ~ from an intuitive and skilled Massage & Energy Therapist. Honor yourself, and call for a free 10 min. consultation or appointment. I look forward to helping you. Call on me for On-site, Events, and Gift Certifi cates, too!! Serving North Denver Metro. Soul’s Bliss, LLC with Naomi Ackerman, R.M.T. 720-445-6474 or SoulsBliss.MassageTherapy.com

JOB OPPORTUNITIESClear Sky Medical, a leading edge preventive and functional medicine clinic is looking for a Physi-cian Assistant. This person should be willing to actively engage and participate in a busy practice with different providers, be highly professional with patients, be a good team player and be coach-able. Knowledge/interest in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and anti-aging medicine and in a combination of holistic/ functional medicine is highly preferred. Position may be part or full time. A minimum of two years’ experience the fi eld as a Physician assistant and basic computer skills are necessary. Eligible applicants may send an application letter, CV and two reference letters to [email protected]

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tuesdaysFree Energy Clearings–5:30-6:45pm. 15-min En-ergy 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].

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 Irongate Executive Plaza 777 S Wadsworth Blvd. Bldg 2-108, Lakewood. Anita Destino, Jour-ney Within 720-413-7303 or AnitaDestino.com.

thursdaysAura and Chakra Healings Drop-In–6-7pm. Re-ceive a 10-min energy cleanse and release negative thoughts, emotions, pain and fear. Get replenished with your own positive energy and feel great! FREE. 1332 Pearl St, Boulder. 303-530-0920.

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saturdaysLotus Laser/Unfold Your Healing Potential–2:30-3:30pm. Live life with more vitality and less pain. Discover Advanced Laser Therapy and the effective healing it offers our cells. Free. Transformational Health Center, 4105 E. Florida Ave #207, Denver. RSVP 303-692-8655 or [email protected].

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A learning disorder is like a weed, you have to get to the root of the matter! At Brain Bal-ance Centers, we tackle your child’s learn-ing, behavioral or developmental challenge head on- with a unique, drug-free, whole-child approach that goes beyond symptoms

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