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odern humans have been around for 200,000 years, becoming “civilized” over the past 6,000 years as we learned to farm and grow our food. For 6,000 years, we have thrived and grown on this rich, unique planet. Yet, in less than 200 years, unchecked, highlytoxic, industrialization has caused CO2 levels to reach their highest level in 3 million years. We are killing off species at rates unseen since the last asteroid wiped out nearly all life with scientists claiming we are in the midst of the 6th Mass Extinction Event on Earth, the first caused by humans. They call for preserving 1/3 to ½ of Earth’s surface as the only way to reverse the destruction of ourselves. Pregnancy complications and deaths for minorities are on par with the worst third-world countries. Our lifespan has been in decline for several years. We have the highest rates of obesity and mystery illnesses in the world. We imprison more of our population than any other country. The government agencies that we count on, naively, to protect us are controlled by the industries they claim to regulate. The EPA is run by the oil industry, the FDA is almost entirely sponsored and beholden to big pharma, the banking industry… but don’t give up hope yet. We must gain perspective if we are to make a difference. • We’re with you to question the status quo and take charge of our Health, Hope and Happiness. • We can elect leaders who care about their fellow human beings. • We can spend our money on local business’ and those who are environmentally responsible. We can hold a vision of what is possible and hold our leaders accountable to make it happen. • We can eliminate dirty money from politics. • We can ensure basic healthcare, clean water, access to healthy food for all. • And we can turn to Plant-Based Medicine (p 18) and preventive health measures that expand our minds while uplifting our hearts, and connecting us in meaningful ways to each other and to the planet that birthed us. It’s possible, and it’s all going to be okay. We have hope the world will continue coming together (with or without the U.S.) in solving the most pressing planetary problems. Maybe one day there will be a U.N. of problem-solving – a think tank of global citizens with skills and ideas that can reverse our course. We believe in endless possibilities of a future with a healthy, happy population and a happy, healthy Mother Earth.

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15 FATHERHOOD’S

PAIN AND GLORY We Must Face Our Own Story First

16 BRAIN-SAVERS

Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

20 PLANTS TALK Discover Their Secret Language

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he School of Inner Health will host a three-day Biodynamic Principles class on June 28-30 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at their campus, 7550 W. Yale Avenue, Suite B204, Denver. Students will discover how to create conditions that support healing in themselves and others using Biodynamic principles. Biodynamics refer to the dynamic aliveness in all of life and the relationship between growth and transformation. “Our students are introduced to the skills that build the perceptual ability to sense underlying life forces as well as how to amplify the health and capacity that is available,” says Margaret Rosenau, Director. “By studying biodynamic principles, professionals learn essential tools with which to recognize and support embodied aliveness in an individual or group. Each principle is taught through a combination of lecture, movement, meditation, and experiential hands-on learning. This course is perfect for educators or supervisors looking to add depth and skill to increase your effectiveness with students or colleagues. We also recommend this course for those with an interest in learning more about craniosacral therapy or working with trauma.” Contact 303-999-9963 or Schoolofinnerhealth.org. See ad page 11.

hi Wellness is hosting several upcoming classes designed to introduce you to the healing balance of a Qigong lifestyle, deepen your Qigong wisdom, and train you to become a medical Qigong practitioner. The dojo is located at 4155 E. Jewell Ave., Suite 105 in Denver: “Begin Your Qigong Lifestyle” with a nine-week learning and practice of essential qigong self-care foundations to create a daily qigong self-practice starts Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 p.m. “Deepening Qigong Wisdom” is a seven-week course starting Tuesday, September 3, 6-8:30 p.m. Deepen your understanding of health refinement through daily qigong practice as we progress into advanced self-practice. “Medical Qigong Practitioner Training, Year 1” is the first of three years of Medical Qigong training. It is conducted monthly in eight, eight-hour workshops on Sundays, starting October 20. Participants regularly participate in classes throughout the three-year period of formal training. Registrations for the 2019-20 study year are being accepted through June 11. Contact Debra Lin Allen at 720-427-0406 or DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com See ad page 15.

A Transformational Evening with Lee Harris

oin Lee Harris for an evening of intuitive guidance, channeled teaching and book signing at the Unity Spiritual Center in Denver on Saturday, June 8th from 7 to 9 p.m. This will be Lee’s only live U.S. event in 2019 to support his new book, “Energy Speaks.” Over the past 14 years, Lee has helped bring clarity and direction to tens of thousands of people through his popular Energy Updates and online courses. He has garnered praise for his ability to combine teaching and laughter. An evening with Lee feels intimate and universal, personal and collective. Lee’s live events are known for their enlightenment, humor and powerful takeaways. Participants will: enjoy a live “Energy Update”-style teaching from Lee; have an opportunity to ask questions; experience live channeling; connect with a likeminded community; and have your copy of Lee’s book signed by him at the end of the night. For details and tickets, https://tinyurl.com/y2gxloqo or 303-758-5664. See ad page 7.

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he Point, a holistic medicine and acupuncture practice at 1705 S. Pearl St., Suite 4 in Denver, is offering one free facial treatment to the first three readers to email owner Katherine Altneu at katherine@thepointdenver.com and mention Natural Awakenings. The treatment is valued at $125. Facial acupuncture is a non-toxic beauty trend that helps people age their best according to Altneu. “This type of cosmetic acupuncture works by stimulating the body’s natural ability to produce collagen and to bring circulation, collagen, and elastin to the skin of the face, leading to tighter, smoother, brighter, plumper, glowing skin.”

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ocal author Erik Stensland’s glossy, 512-page book features over 150 beautiful color photos, 80 custom-made topographical maps, 100 pages of education, orientation and safety information and will capture the hearts of nature lovers everywhere. The Essential Guide includes detailed information about the history of RMNP, the National Park Service, the Wilderness Act, Leave No Trace principles and specific trail details and maps of 75 of RMNP’s most amazing hikes. Some of the early pages discuss fishing, fires, camping, drones, food, wildlife, safety, weather and hiking with kids and groups. A central component of the book is the Leave No Trace section on pages 45-50. Stensland’s passion for protecting nature and its wild areas is evident in his encouragement to hikers to “Let it be. Be a steward of nature. Preserve and care for wild places. Share the love of nature with others-especially the children.” Contact 970-586-4352 or Erik@RockyTrailPress.com

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he seventh annual Co-Creators Convergence takes place June 12-16 at Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch Road, in Loveland. The theme of this year’s event revolves around the throat chakra, “The Voice of Co-Creation – Exploring the Pathway to Truth.” According to organizers, “This is a unique, experiential gathering where like-hearted individuals come together to co-create experiences. Share your talents with the group or not. Planned experiences include meditation, metaphysical processes, crystology, movement, art, nature walks and co-creative processes. Three things you are sure to experience: love, laughter and life-time connections. $225. Meals, on-site lodging, camping and commuter options available. Details: Sunriseranch.org. Facebook: LoveCCC. Questions? Call Karen 949-547-4066

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Mediterranean Diet Boosts Performance What we consume can boost our body even in the short term, a new study from St. Louis University shows. After eating the Mediterranean diet for just four days, athletes ran faster than after eating a Western diet. In the study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, seven women and four men ate one of two diets for four days: the Mediterranean, with its emphasis on whole fruits and vegetables, nuts, olive oil and whole grains, or the Western, high in trans and saturated fats, dairy, refined sugars, refined and highly processed vegetable oils, sodium and processed foods. After a nine-to-16-day break, they followed the other diet. The athletes exercised on a treadmill for five kilometers after each diet and were found to have run 6 percent faster after following the Mediterranean diet, despite similar heart rates and perceived levels of exertion.

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Regardless of the type of protein consumed, lowcarb diets significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study presented at the latest annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. Analyzing the records of almost 14,000 people over a 20-year period, researchers found that diets such as Atkins, ketogenic and paleo, which emphasize protein instead of fruits, vegetables and grains, boosted the risk of AFib by 18 percent compared to diets with moderate carb intake. Researchers theorize that consuming less produce and fewer grains may aggravate inflammation, while eating high amounts of protein and fat may increase oxidative stress. Both conditions are linked to AFib, in which the heart beats irregularly, potentially causing palpitations, dizziness and fatigue. It’s also linked to a five-fold increase in strokes.

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For those that don’t move vigorously throughout the day—whether stuck behind a desk or lying on a couch in front of a screen— there’s good news in a recent American Cancer Society study: Replacing just 30 minutes a day of stationary time with such moderate physical activities as brisk walking and dancing reduces the risk of dying over 14 years by a whopping 45 percent. Even light activities such as walking slowly, playing pool and doing housework like vacuuming for half an hour reduce mortality risk by 15 percent.

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Clearing Brain Fog Mental fog? Trouble thinking clearly? While many things can lead to this ubiquitous symptom, there is a psychic perspective − that it may be caused by negative energy in your space. Think of the inside of your head as a fishbowl. If the water in that fishbowl hasn’t been changed in a while, the water gets stagnant, murky and hard to see through. It’s the same with negative energy inside your head. This buildup of energy can cloud your thinking and the way you see the world around you. Ideally, the space inside your head is occupied by you, and you alone. When the energy is clear and translucent, it’s your energy and you will interact with the world from your own spiritual truth. The thoughts running through your head will be your thoughts, not the thoughts of others. You’ll perceive situations filtered through your truth, not tainted by other people’s judgements. For instance, perhaps a friend is impatiently waiting for you to return their phone call. Or your fiancé wishes you’d hurry up and propose already. Perhaps your boss thinks you should have submitted that proposal a few days ago. Maybe articles, commercials and billboards are telling you how you should look, feel, and behave. These foreign energies come in many different forms to compromising your mental clarity. So, the next time you have brain fog, consider taking a moment to clean out your head and reset your mental space. How different would your life be if your head was always clear? How would that change your interactions with others? How would that change your view of yourself? How might that change how you treat your body, the people around you, your environment, and the choices you make in your life? Contact the Boulder Psychic Institute at 303-530-0920. Free healings and discounted readings – check the calendar for details. BoulderPsychicInstitute.com

What Is Colon Hydrotherapy? Colon hydrotherapy is a safe, very gentle infusion of warm, purified water into the colon to hydrate the colon and loosen hard, impacted fecal matter. The process allows the fecal matter and other toxins to comfortably leave the body without causing or aggravating hemorrhoids. Colon hydrotherapy cleanses the blood, stimulates the immune system, and assists in restoring proper pH balance to the body. Whether you are doing heavy metal detoxification, treatment for Lyme disease, allergies, or simply improving digestive system function, colon hydrotherapy is highly recommended as part of an integrative wellness protocol. Colonics, daily probiotics, digestive enzymes, a healthy diet with soluble and insoluble fiber, moderate exercise, and freedom from toxic emotions allow your body to remove toxins naturally and provide relief from the symptoms of many other health problems. If you are not having a corresponding number of bowel movements to go along with the number of meals you’re eating each day, waste is building up in your colon. Your body was created to function the same way it did when you were a baby – one for one; one meal in and one bowel movement out. If that is not the way your body is functioning right now, it’s time to consider some serious internal cleansing. Colon hydrotherapy is one safe, gentle way to do some serious internal cleansing. Every aspect of your being will thank you! Contact Sharon Roulhac, internationally certified colon hydrotherapist (advanced level) with Cosmopolitian Colonics LLC at 720-451-3953 or sharon65007@gmail.com. See ad page 18.

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Countries Learn from Recycling Strategy In Norway, up to 97 percent of the country’s plastic bottles are recycled, and other countries are taking note. The government’s environmental taxes reward companies that are eco-friendly. If a company recycles more than 95 percent of its plastic, then its tax is dropped. Customers pay a deposit on each bottled product they buy. To get back their money, they must return their used bottles to one of the 3,700 machines found in the country’s supermarkets and convenience stores. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that if current global trends continue, plastic trash in the ocean will outweigh fish by 2050.

Revamping Recycling China Forces U.S. Cities to Change Specs

China, one of the world’s main importers of recyclable waste, is rejecting shipments that are more than 0.5 percent impure, so loads contaminated by a greasy pizza box, disposable coffee cups and the odd plastic bag could end up in the local landfill instead. Most single-use cups, for instance, are lined with a fine film of polyethylene, which makes the cups liquid-proof, but also difficult and expensive to reprocess. Most waste management facilities will treat the cups as trash. Since China banned impure plastics, many U.S. municipalities no longer accept plastics numbered 3 to 7, which can include yogurt cups, butter tubs and vegetable oil bottles. Another contamination culprit is food residue. Washing out food scraps from recyclables can be just as important as putting the appropriate item in the recycling bin.

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Internet users can help fight global deforestation even while surfing. German online search engine Ecosia, now used in 183 countries, diverts its advertising revenue from click-throughs to planting trees worldwide to the tune of more than 52 million since 2009. With each search, the company says, it removes around twoand-a-half pounds of carbon dioxide from the air. Christian Kroll, Ecosia’s founder, wrote, “Climate change is a very real threat, and if we’re to stop the world heating above the 1.5 degrees warned about in the IPCC [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] report, we need to plant trees at scale.” Kroll suggests that if Ecosia were to get as big as Google, they could absorb 15 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions. Users can find it at Ecosia.org.

A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the protected status of 1.8 million acres of critical California mountain habitat for the Sierra Nevada yellowlegged frogs and the mountain yellow-legged frogs, species that have declined by 90 percent, and Yosemite toads. In 2017, a year after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated the land as protected under the Endangered Species Act, the California Cattlemen’s Association challenged the decision. U.S. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden stated the group had failed to establish that any of its members suffered injury from the designation.

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UPLIFTING AND INSPIRATION MESSAGES – listening, reading or watching – prompts spiritual growth, and teaches new thought which can be life-changing. I’ve been reading “The Way of Mastery” over and over for four years. Some days, I just read a sentence and that’s enough to think about. “All suffering comes because of the interpretation you are overlaying over events.” (Book Three, page 161.) Hmm, that’s a nut I can crack for a long time…

Morning Routines for Happiness & Health by Terry Chriswell

here is no better way to set up your day for happiness than to establish a morning routine. I’ve tried many, because I’m always looking for ways to be happier and healthier in mind, body and spirit. Here’s what I’ve found:

sleep in, a soft pillow, and the chance for another day of life. Abraham Hicks believes in starting the day with a “morning rampage” of positivity. Try starting with “This is a very good day” and go from there.

READING NEWS in the morning tightens my chest and starts anxiety. Why do I need to read news in the morning? It’s not because I need to be in the know at 7am - I’m addicted to the drama. Notice your physical response to news and social media and if it doesn’t feel good, limit your exposure. Only check headlines instead. MY FIRST THOUGHTS aren’t always positive. I often wake up thinking about all the things I need to accomplish, or whatever I didn’t finish or resolve yesterday. That sets up my day for stress rather than success. Rather, introduce a positive, loving mindset by immediately giving gratitude for a bed to

EXERCISE IS GREAT, but I’m not a morning person, often feelng draggy and unmotivated. Getting out for a walk, some sun salutations or stretching first thing makes me feel alive and starts the flow of appreciation for the birds, my body, the sunshine and how lucky we are to live in this glorious state. A MOMENT OF SILENT CONTEMPLATION and deep breathing leaves me grounded and centered. Instead of reading news, check in with yourself. Feel the energy in your body; breathe into areas that are tight, sore or painful; breathe healing light into your chakras; and thank Divine Source for health, hope and happiness. Give yourself the love you so richly deserve.

EXPERIMENT WITH FOOD AND DRINK. When I eat lighter food (more fruit, less toast) and drink less coffee (1 cup instead of 3), my mind doesn’t get foggy and my body feels like it works more eﬃciently. It also encourages me to eat a healthy snack like an apple around 10ish, to hold me until lunch. BE KINDER TO YOURSELF. I can’t emphasize enough that we are FAR too hard on ourselves. Life is meant to be enjoyed, and if you are constantly criticizing yourself, try looking at the shiny side of the coin, because there always is one. Our minds try to keep us small by force-feeding guilt, unworthiness and other negativity, until we believe it. Challenge that monkey mind by using the tools of Byron Katie, “Is that really true?” Intend to be kind to yourself today. You are a beautiful, unique and unlimited spiritual being; try force-feeding yourself with that! Terry Chriswell is the publisher of Mile High Natural Awakenings and author of “Moving Toward Happy”. She can be reached at Terry@MovingTowardHappy.com

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e all have the ability to empower ourselves. Sometimes we get stuck, but we don’t have to stay stuck. There are many suggestions out there on how to overcome this or that, but our minds need real techniques that stick. You can overcome so much by unlocking the power of language and communication of the conscious and unconscious mind. Successful people do this every day. One of the most effective, scientifically-proven techniques is Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Described as a user manual for your conscious and unconscious mind, NLP is used by many successful people today including Tony Robbins and Oprah Winfrey to bring about

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uring nearly two decades with CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has covered wars, natural disasters and the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Along the way, the Westerntrained, practicing neurosurgeon has explored myriad health topics, including the science of alternative medicine and the benefits of medical cannabis, the subject of his CNN docuseries, Weed. He’s written three books: Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today, Cheating Death: The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds and a novel-turned-TV series, Monday Mornings. CNN’s chief medical correspondent recently found himself in Japan, soaking in a scalding bath—a form of stress relief practiced there—along with owl cafés and forest bathing. The visit was part of a six-country, immersive journey in some of the happiest and healthiest places on Earth—including India, Bolivia, Norway, Italy and Turkey—to explore ancient traditions and modern practices that lead to a healthy and meaningful life. The result: Chasing Life, a new docuseries that aired in April and May, is now available on demand via cable/satellite systems, the CNNgo streaming platform and CNN mobile apps. 14

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What inspired your interest in exploring holistic and alternative healing?

On a very basic level, a lot of people are surprised to hear that U.S. life expectancy has dropped three years in a row and the cost of health care is more than $3.5 trillion a year. Yet there are places around the world where people are living happier, healthier lives for a lot less, and longer. They must be doing something that’s beneficial, and we wanted to find out what that might be: What do places around the world have to teach us?

To what do you attribute the reemergence of traditional Indian healing practices?

Ayurvedic medicine is widely practiced in India among the healthiest people in that part of the world. It’s stood the test of time, so it’s worth exploring. In the U.S., we have an amazing medical system for people who are sick, but they aren’t doing as well as expected [which is why] there’s an open-mindedness that’s happening about one of the oldest medical traditions.

What role might ancient traditions play in reshaping 21st-century health care?

If you look at chronic disease in the U.S.,

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one could make the argument that 70 to 80 percent of it is entirely preventable—most of it related to our food. When you look at the Ayurvedic diet, how does a culture come up with a way of eating going back thousands of years? In the U.S., most of our diet is based on palate. With Ayurveda, it is more about the function of food: Every morsel must have some function. The type of food, the timing and the temperature at which it is cooked is also important. If we really are a little more thoughtful about how we view the calories we’re consuming, it can make a big difference in our health. When we say food is our medicine, what does that really mean? In India, they’re showing us what it means. It’s not that taste is sacrificed; it’s just that Ayurveda was driven by function and palate came after.

What was the most surprising discovery you made on this journey?

There were a lot of surprises along the way. If you look at the U.S. and life expectancy, there are a lot of countries that are pretty similar in terms of economics, labor force and other things. But what is happening in the U.S. is pretty unique in a lot of ways. In the U.S., this notion of rugged individualism is a marker for success. We’ve seen high rates of social isolation and loneliness—and the toxicity of that. Italy is one of the healthiest places in the world, and a lot of that has to do with social fabric. That this social cohesion could be so protective, even without paying attention to things like diet and exercise—I think the power of that surprised me.

What is an important takeaway for you from this experience? There is a long-held belief that wealth will buy health. In Bolivia, there is an indigenous tribe that has virtually no evidence of heart disease and they don’t even have a healthcare system. We shouldn’t automatically equate health to wealth. There are a lot of things we can do in our lives that can help—right now.

Jan Hollingsworth is the national editor for Natural Awakenings.

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FATHERHOOD’S PAIN AND GLORY

We Must Face Our Own Story First

by Chris Bruno

have worked in the corporate world, served as a missionary in the Middle East during 9/11 and the Iraq War, been assaulted with a knife, launched a small business and a nonprofit and suffered deep loss at the early deaths of dear friends, but nothing has terrified or paralyzed me more than fathering my own son. It has demanded me to first face my own father-story with an intensity and intentionality I would rather flee than engage.

My parents more than adequately provided for my physical needs. I had friends, lived in the suburbs and even had a horse. From the outside looking in, I had nothing to complain about. Any time the haunting ache of father-hunger emerged from my soul, I quickly squelched it, telling myself to simply move on. It is the story of most men in my generation. I continued to live as if all was well until I married and had a son of my

own. I was now a father, and the weight of this title sent my soul into a tailspin. What is father? Who am I as father? What does it mean to father? And finally, with the force of a left upper jab to the jaw: How was I fathered? I realized that to father him, I, myself, still needed to be fathered. In my conversations with men about their father-stories, the most frequent sentence I hear is, “My dad did okay. He did the best he could.” But no child wants an “okay” dad. Every child longs for a dad to know, see, pursue, hope, envision, create and bless. Franciscan friar and author Richard Rohr states, “If we do not transform our pain, we will transmit it in some form.” Untransformed pain from our father, whether from his absence, vacancy or violence, will inevitably be transmitted to our children. I can only take my son as far as I myself have gone. Our sons were born into an already existing story—our story—and for them to know who they are, we need to know who we are, in all of our glory and pain. From this place of freedom, we can usher our sons into a manhood we can come to know together. Reprinted with permission from Chris Bruno, the director of the Restoration Counseling Center of Northern Colorado and the president of the Restoration Project. He is the author of Man Maker Project: Boys are Born, Men are Made.

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Brain-Savers Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

ith 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, there’s no shortage of advice on how to enhance, preserve and restore brain function. Judging from the assortment of brain training games and apps to the multitude of books promising ways to avoid or even reverse dementia, a growing number of aging Americans want to know the best strategies for preventing and treating cognitive decline and memory loss. 16

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As with any disease, prevention throughout the life cycle is key, but especially important for Alzheimer’s—the leading cause of dementia worldwide. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the illness is considered a slowly progressive brain disease that begins well before symptoms emerge. Despite predictions that the number of afflicted Americans will reach nearly 14 million by 2050, there are no drug cures.

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David Perlmutter, M.D., a boardcertified neurologist and editorial board member of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, summarizes a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of currently available Alzheimer’s medications. “Not only were Alzheimer’s patients who were taking these drugs not gaining any benefit, but their rate of cognitive decline was worsened when they were on the Alzheimer’s medications,” thus making lifestyle risk reduction even more critical. Dale Bredesen, M.D., a professor in the UCLA Department of Neurology and author of The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, has studied the disease’s neurobiology for decades. He believes drug therapies have failed because scientists neglected to focus on why individuals develop the disease in the first place. He emphasizes, “Alzheimer’s is not a single disease,” even if the symptoms appear to be the same. Bredesen says it’s the result of the brain trying to protect itself from multiple metabolic and toxic threats. Bredesen developed the ReCODE (reversal of cognitive decline) protocol, an ambitious, comprehensive and personalized therapeutic program that includes genetic, cognitive and blood testing, plus supplements and lifestyle improvements, including stress reduction, improved sleep, diet and exercise. With the goal of identifying and treating the individual’s pathway to disease, ReCODE addresses fixing five key areas he believes form the underlying origins and progression of Alzheimer’s disease: insulin resistance; inflammation/infections; hormone, nutrient and nerve growth factors; toxins; and dysfunctional nerve synapses. The Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care also advocates multiple points of action. By addressing nine “potentially modifiable risk factors” throughout the lifespan, the commission says, “More than one-third of global dementia cases may be preventable.” These factors

include maximizing education in early life; controlling hypertension, obesity and hearing loss in mid-life; and in later life, managing depression and diabetes, increasing physical activity and social contact, and not smoking.

Food as Medicine

Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D., a nutritional epidemiologist at the Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago, and author of Diet for the MIND: The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline, says, “Given that Alzheimer’s disease is known as an oxidative-inflammatory disease, there has to be a dietary influence.” From two decades of research involving more than 10,000 people, Morris developed the MIND diet, which stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”. It’s a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, modified to include specific components from each that offer the most protection against dementia. Morris identifies 10 brain-healthy dietary components: leafy greens, vegetables, berries, whole grains, nuts, seafood, poultry, beans and legumes, olive oil, and one glass of wine per day; plus five unhealthy components to limit: sweets and pastries, red meats, fried and fast foods, whole-

fat cheese and butter or margarine containing trans fat. Morris found those individuals that most closely followed the dietary recommendations lowered their risk for Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent, while those following the diet moderately well showed a reduction of about 35 percent. Morris acknowledges a number of common aging-related, yet treatable, conditions that can cause “dementialike symptoms,” including low thyroid hormones and vitamin B12 deficiency. She also identifies specific brain-protective compounds including vitamins E, B12 , folate and niacin, plus lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene and flavonoids found in colorful fruits and vegetables, tea and nuts. She is currently testing the MIND diet, plus a mild calorie restriction on 600 individuals 65 to 84 years old living in Boston and Chicago; results are expected in 2021. The Alzheimer’s Association is also recruiting individuals for a new lifestyle intervention study. Aarti Batavia, a registered dietitian based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a certified practitioner of functional medicine trained in the ReCODE protocol, says, “Diets that are good for the heart are good for the brain.” But she also warns that many common medications such as statins,

antihistamines, some antidepressants and proton pump inhibitors (that reduce stomach acid, which is required for absorbing vitamin B12) can increase the risk for dementia.

Smart Steps

As we continue to discover how genetics, environment and lifestyle factors intersect, take the following smart steps to promote longevity and vibrant brain health:

Monitor and control blood sugar: Type 2 diabetes increases the

risk for dementia. Brenda Davis, author of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook: An Action Plan and Recipes for Defeating Diabetes, advises reducing the glycemic load of the diet by limiting refined carbohydrates and sugars, and eating a high-fiber, plant-based diet. Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., says it’s not just what we eat that matters, but when. She discovered multiple metabolic benefits, including reduced blood sugar, with prolonged nightly fasting—13 hours between the last meal at night and the first meal in the morning. Brenda Davy, Ph.D., says hydration can influence blood sugar, weight and cognition, especially among middleaged and older populations. She recommends drinking two cups of water prior to meals to moderate food intake.

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ementia both gives and takes. It robs people of capacities they took for granted, while giving new stamina to qualities they’ve inhibited. Dementia brings periods of quiet mind to the person whose brain is being changed, while those around them must think and do more in order to manage ongoing and ever-increasing challenges. Dementia progresses beyond what can be imagined, sending both the dementia patient and their caregivers into new realities at warp speed. Simultaneously, there is the slow awfulness of not knowing how long it will all go on, and the impossibly conflicting feelings of both wanting the disease to stop and wanting the end to hurry up and come. The true gift dementia has to offer loved ones and caregivers can be found only when the fight ends. The steady decline cannot be stopped, but the poignant moments can be savored, and the impossible moments gotten through. Living in the moment, people with dementia can teach us to do the same. They can show us the route to deeper acceptance, patience and love. Margaret Rosenau is Director of the School of Inner Health in Denver. See ad page 11. June 2019

Focus on ‘good’ fats: Olive oil,

nuts, avocados, and omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty, cold-water fish protect both the heart and brain. Michael Lewis, M.D., recommends an “omega-3 protocol” to help his patients recover from traumatic brain injury, which can increase risk for dementia.

Spice up your diet: Batavia recommends cooking with brainprotecting herbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, thyme and rosemary, which can help reduce inflammation and risk for dementia.

Mind your gut: Western

medicine has historically separated the brain from the rest of the body. But research on the “gut-brain axis” shows there’s communication between our gut microbes and brain, plus direct links to neurodevelopmental disorders and dementia. “What goes on in the gut influences every manner of activity within the brain: the health of the brain, the functionality of the brain, the brain’s resistance to disease process and even mood,” says Perlmutter. He emphasizes the importance of high-fiber plant foods that gut microbes need to produce beneficial, short-chain fatty acids to protect against inflammation, insulin resistance and “leaky gut”.

Prioritize sleep: All brain (and gut) experts recommend adequate

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sleep—seven to eight hours each night— to restore body and mind.

Exercise: Experts recommend

aerobic activities in particular, like walking, swimming and cycling, to improve blood circulation to the brain and increase the production of a hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is responsible for stimulating neuron growth and protecting against cognitive decline.

Avoid environmental toxins:

Exposure to pesticides, pollutants and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Choosing organic food both reduces exposure to toxins and protects water quality and farmworker health. Virginia Rauh, Ph.D., explains that of the 5,000 new chemicals introduced each year, “at least 25 percent are neurotoxic,” and even very low-level exposure can harm children’s neurodevelopment.

Socialize: In studies of “Blue

Zone” populations that enjoy longevity with low rates of dementia, social engagement appears to be the secret sauce for quality of life. Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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hile flowers are known to lean toward light, a growing body of research is demonstrating plants also respond to sounds and scents— and then herald the news to their neighbors. Far from being passive life forms, members of the plant kingdom are adept at interacting with their environments and with each other. “Plants don’t have specialized sense organs, but like animals, plants are very capable of sensing their environment.

They perceive cues, weigh different alternatives and allocate resources in very sophisticated ways,” says Richard Karban, professor of entomology at the University of California at Davis and the author of Plant Sensing and Communication.

Better Living Through Chemistry

Early evidence of plant communication was discovered by accident, according to Jack Schultz, senior executive director of

research development at the University of Toledo, in Ohio. “In the 1970s, researchers began to notice plants under attack respond by increasing defensive chemistry—things that make a plant distasteful or toxic to predators,” he says. Researchers noticed that control plants also seemed to respond to their neighbors being attacked. Since then, Schultz, Karban and other investigators have discovered that plants emit complex profiles of odors in the form of volatile compounds that can be picked up by other plants, as well as insects. Studying sagebrush in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Karban found that plants under duress emit chemical cues that trigger nearby plants to increase their defenses. These odors vary with the type of threat and time, working to attract pollinators during the day and fending off

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enemies at night, Schultz says. A plant being eaten by an insect may release a chemical that attracts predatory insects looking for herbivore prey. “There is a clear adaptive advantage in attracting the ‘enemy of your enemy’, who can act as a bodyguard for the plant being attacked.” Smells are just part of a plant’s multisensory life, says Heidi Appel, a professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo and one of Schultz’s collaborators. Appel’s research with collaborator Rex Cocroft, at the University of Missouri, demonstrates they’re listening for threats, too. Her lab exposed plants from the mustard family to the sound of a caterpillar feeding, with control plants in silence or “listening” to a recording of the wind or other insects, and found that those vibrations didn’t effect the same defensivepriming response as that of the plant-munching caterpillar. “Plants have no special sense organs, so their sophisticated sense of hearing is very surprising,” says Appel.

Nature’s Networks

Karban’s lab isolated plants to determine that their chemical signals were transmitted by air rather than soil or root systems. Yet researcher Suzanne Simard, a professor of forest ecology at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, is digging into the underground connections, finding that trees are interacting with one another below the ground in complex ways. Trees have a symbiotic relationship with fungi that’s built on a mutually beneficial exchange of nutrients, says Simard. This underground network links root systems of trees together, enabling them to exchange carbon, water and other nutrients in a kind of natural balance sheet. Simard discovered these networks had hubs—typically older “mother trees”—that can connect to hundreds of saplings and send them excess carbon that can quadruple their survival rates. Simard also found that trees engage in “defense signaling” similar to plants, increasing their natural defenses in response to damage inflicted on their neighbors, but only if

We underestimate what plants can do because their communication is invisible to us. ~Heidi Appel

the mycorrhizal networks of fungi that aid in sending such messages are intact. Simard’s research seeks to understand how environmental threats like climate change and logging may further disrupt these communication networks. Recognizing all of the communication that exists between plants, we might wonder if human words of encouragement can help them grow. Perhaps, but not for the reasons one might hope, says Appel. “Whenever we feel a sense of connection to another life form, we are more likely to take better care of it,” says the researcher. “We underestimate what plants can do because their communication is invisible to us. Yet we also have to be careful about overestimating their abilities. We need an understanding to be driven by science, and not wishful thinking.” April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Contact her at AprilWrites.com.

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The pudgy stoner in front of a coffee table covered with cheesy-poofs bags and super-sugargobs cereal boxes is the image that comes to mind when we think of marijuana “munchies.” But according to a recent, threeyear prospective study, marijuana users are less likely to gain weight over time than non-users. Authors Dr. Alshaarawy and James Anthony reviewed data gathered on 33,000 subjects and found the surprising paradox, published in International Journal of Epidemiology March 16, 2019. Dr. Alshaarawy’s federally-funded research combines epidemiological methods and laboratory experiments to study cannabis use and cardiometabolic health. “Over a three-year period, all participants showed a weight increase, but interestingly, those who used marijuana had less of an increase compared to those that never used,” said Dr. Omayma Alshaarawy. “We found that users, even those who just started, were more likely to be at a normal, healthier weight and stay at that weight,” she said. “Only 15 percent of persistent users were considered obese compared to 20 percent of non-users.” Dr Alshaarawy warns against drawing definite conclusions or considering cannabis as a weight-loss aid. “It could be something that’s more behavioral like someone becoming more conscious of their food intake as they worry about the munchies after cannabis use and gaining weight,” she said. “Or it could be the cannabis use itself, which can modify how certain cells, or receptors, respond in the body and can ultimately affect weight gain. More research needs to be done.”

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Nature’s Toolbox The Key to Prostate Health

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he prostate is about the size of a walnut, yet this tiny gland can be the source of major problems for many men. Most potential health risks are preventable and treatable with proper diet, lifestyle changes—and a new array of natural approaches. Holistic and integrative practitioners are looking beyond traditional supplements like saw palmetto, lycopene, pygeum and green tea extract to treat common conditions such as enlargement of the prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which can develop as men grow older. Rob Raponi, a naturopathic doctor in Vaughan, Ontario, sees men struggling with nocturia, an effect of BPH that wakes them during the night with the urge to urinate. “It interrupts your sleep, which accumulates and starts to interrupt your day,” says Raponi, who uses zinc-rich ground flax and pumpkin seeds to ease BPH urinary symptoms and inflammation. He’s also achieving positive results by utilizing combinations of rye grass pollen extract. He says, “It seems to work wonders.”

Confronting Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, about one in nine men will be

diagnosed with prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of male deaths in U.S. However, it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. “The key is to make our body inhospitable to mutating cells which could form cancer that ultimately threatens your life,” says Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston. Part of the answer may lie in the human gut, which makes diet central to addressing prostate issues. According to a recent review of research published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, the microbiome—a community of microbes that supports digestion and the immune system—may influence prostate inflammation and the development of prostate cancer. “The microbiome’s ability to affect systemic hormone levels may also be important, particularly in a disease such as prostate cancer that is dually affected by estrogen and androgen levels,” it concludes.

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“A plant-centered diet with low-glycemicload foods feeds your microbiome, which is at its healthiest and will thrive when it’s fed healthy soluble fibers provided exclu-

sively from the plant world,” says Cohen, the author of Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Antioxidants and plant nutrients counterbalance oxidative stress and damage, adds Cohen. “Cruciferous and bracken vegetables—raw kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, dark leafy greens and soy— invigorate the prostate. Also, a couple of Brazil nuts per day give a healthy dose of selenium to decrease risk factors.” Jim Occhiogrosso, a Fort Myers, Florida-based natural health practitioner and author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life, notes that most incidences of prostate cancer are slow growing and not aggressive. “One of my first clients was in his early 80s, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and treated it with only herbs. Fifteen years later, in his mid-90s, he still has prostate cancer. He’s still doing fine and getting around, albeit slowly.” Occhiogrosso says he uses herbal mixtures of saw palmetto, “which is a good supplement for beefing up the immune system—also solar berry, mushroom extracts, vitamin C and full-fraction vitamin E.” Mark Stengler, a naturopathic doctor and co-author of Outside The Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer, recommends a blend of five grams of modified citrus pectin, 200 milligrams of reishi mushroom and 1,000 milligrams of green tea extract taken two to three times per day, plus vitamin D. The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate cancer is about 98 percent, and it’s been rising for the last few years. Early diagnosis is critical, says Raponi. “If you stop prostate cancer when it’s still in stage one or early on, the five-year survival rate is 100 percent, but if it’s later on, it starts to drop into the 70s.” The same measures employed to prevent prostate issues—whole foods, natural herbs and regular exercise—should still be pursued, but more aggressively if cancer should develop. “The intensity becomes more salient after diagnosis,” says Cohen, “but we don’t need a diagnosis to up our game with healthy living.” Melanie Laporte is a licensed massage therapist and health writer based in Austin, Texas. June 2019

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JUNE 2 SUN 1-Day Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy–9:30am-6pm. Discover the living world inside the body through the elegance and effectiveness of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. Introduces the philosophy and skills of this modality. $250. 303-9999963 or Register at Schoolofinnerhealth.org

JUNE 3 MON Garden Guru Tour: Hardy Cacti–10-11am. Immerse yourself in the Gardens with a horticulturist as your guide. Gain insight into living museum collections and walk away with gardening tips from an expert. $15-$17 Botanicgardens.org

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with Live Your Knowing Counseling, Creekside at Highline Office Park, 1211 S Parker Rd, Denver. Renee Ellis, MA RMT, 720-984-9575

ENERGY HEALING: Free Aura Clearing and Chakra Balancing for first-timers every Wednesday 6-7 pm, open to everyone. Repeats $5/pp. Journey Within, 777 S Wadsworth Blvd., Bldg 2-108, Lakewood. Anita Destino, 720-413-7303

ENERGY HEALING: $30 Off Initial Healing (Reiki/vibrational/intuitive reading) for first-time clients. In person or phone. 2055 S Oneida St, #330, Denver. JoAnne Palladino, Reiki Master-Teacher, Channel, & Intuitive. 303-263-0679

JUNE 4 TUES

Offered Quarterly: Reiki Level One Training– Develop deeper connection for daily practice of relaxation and healing. Reiki attunement, resource materials, hands-on training, and certificate provided. $135/student. In Boulder. Classes limited to 4. Contact Michel 720-722-3545 to be added to list.

COUNSELING: Complimentary Consultation

Self-Healing 101–Learn how to meditate and heal yourself with easy-to-use visualization techniques. Check out the first class for FREE on June 4th. Offered in person & over-the-phone! BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

JUNE 5 WED

Sip and Stroll–6:30-8pm. Join Horticulturalist/Herbalist Blake Burger on a walking tour of the gardens featuring medicinal plants. This informative and practical tour will showcase a few of the many medicinal plants. $10-$15, Botanicgardens.org. 5-Day Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy–9:30am-6pm daily. Discover Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and the living world inside the body. Students will explore and begin to perceive subtle underlying forces in the human body and how to support their healing capacity. This course teaches essential effective skills applicable to any healing arts modality. Course can be taken alone or as the 1st 5 days of the 50-day Certification Training. Also offered 12/11-15. $700 Call 303-999-9963 or Register at Schoolofinnerhealth.org

JUNE 6 THURS

Internal Skin Remedies Using Herbs–6-9pm. The health of the skin is often a reflection of what’s going on inside of the body. We look at the skin, liver and power foods and balancers of the herbal kind that bring health and clarity to the surface! $52, Botanicgardens.org.

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

JUNE 7 FRI Game Night Gathering–6:30-8:30pm. Also on 7/14 & 28. Spend time in community playing games, munching on snacks, and deepening social connections. Ages 11-15. $40; spots limited. 4900 29th Ave Denver. RSVP Breann@successfullysocialco.com

JUNE 8 SAT Energy Speaks: A Transformational Evening with Lee Harris–7-9pm. Intuitive Guidance, Channeled Teaching and Book Signing. Experience a magical evening of intuitive guidance and channeling from acclaimed transformational leader Lee Harris. Join us to receive practical teaching for navigating daily life with clarity, empowerment and optimism. $50. Unity Spiritual Center Denver, 3021 S. University Blvd, Denver. 303-758-5664 or LeeHarrisEnergy.com Day of Mindfulness–9am-3pm.Inspired by the secular teachings of mindfulness-based stress reduction, this workshop is designed to offer an urban retreat day as a way to de-stress and re-capture the joy of living each moment fully. $72-$82, Botanicgardens.org. $25 Pet Readings–11am–12:30pm on 2nd Sat ea month. Improve your relationship with your companion animal. Clarify relational dynamics and negotiate issues. All species welcome. Over the phone. Schedule online. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

JUNE 9 SUN A Course in Miracles Discussion Panel–1:30-4pm. Not for sissies. This is not a religion. It is a spiritual path. Join us and hear four expert and seasoned Course practitioners. $15.Greenwood Village City Hall 6060 S. Quebec St. Paranormal Talks. 720-203-6354 or info@ParanormalTalks.com

JUNE 10 MON I Ching Wisdom in Changing Times 9 Wks–69pm Mondays. Eastern natural health philosophy’s most respected book, the I Ching, guides our qigong practice to align spontaneous living with Nature’s ever shifting rhythms. $540 incl materials. Register by 6/5. Chi Wellness, Denver. Debra Lin Allen 720-427-0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com

JUNE 11 TUES

“Storytelling – How to Connect to Your Audience”– 5:30-7pm. Zoom Live Stream. presented by Tryna L Cooper, Meetings and Events/Journeys for Conscious Living and Kathy Mason, Mason Works Marketing. Tryna 303-550-4223 or Kathy 720-938-2536. RSVP req’d for live stream information.

JUNE 12 WED 7th Annual Co-Creators Convergence–thru 6/16. Experiential gathering including meditation, metaphysical processes, crystology, movement, art, and nature walks. $225. Meals, on-site lodging, camping and commuter options available. Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland. Sunriseranch.org or Facebook: LoveCCC. Info Karen 949-547-4066

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JUNE 13 THURS Meditation for Beginners 5-Weeks–Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm. Transformation your life and create change. Let go of negativity and make room for the positive. Feel your health improve. Early/$210, Door/$225. Journey Within; 777 S Wadsworth Blvd Bldg 2 #108, Lakewood. Anita Destino 720-413-7303, journeywithin@hotmail.com

JUNE 14 FRI Emotional Aromatherapy Workshop–7-8pm. Come learn about the emotional benefits of Aromatherapy, using essential oils for emotional benefit, and the science behind it! *doTERRA event* FREE Root Wellness Studio 2477 Federal Blvd. Denver Kim Farrington, CCAP 720-810-7714 $15 Trance Medium Healings–Drop-in 2nd & 4th Fridays from 7:30–9pm. Receive a channeled healing from postgraduate students. Come with a healing intention and get rid of pain, mental blocks, emotional turmoil, and spiritual imbalances. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

INTEGRATIVE NLP PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION® TRAINING JUNE 13 – 16 IN DENVER Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) teaches proven techniques to communicate effectively; build rapport easily; release limiting thoughts and beliefs; overcome procrastination, lack of motivation, depression, and phobias. Tap into your conscious and unconscious mind to empower your life. $144 to attend with Promo code NATURAL. Located at the Sheraton Denver Tech Center in Greenwood Village. Register online at www.empowermentpartnership.com or info@nlp.com. Enrollment advisors are also available at 800-800-MIND (6463).

LAVENDER FESTIVAL JULY 20, CHATFIELD FARMS IN LITTLETON More than 2,000 lavender plants set the scene for this family friendly celebration of Chatfield Farms’ Lavender Garden. Shop lavender products made by local growers and artisans. Enjoy free demos, live music, food and drink vendors, and tours. Educational programs available for an additional charge. Tickets $5-$7, botanicgardens.org. 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd.

AMMA IN SANTE FE! JUNE 20 – JUNE 23

JUNE 15 SAT Collecting the Rain: Rain Barrels at Home– 10am-Noon. Learn how to install a rain barrel on your property, calculate the system’s proper size, current Colorado rainwater laws, explore passive irrigation strategies and subsurface drains, and hands-on experience. $41-$47, Botanicgardens.org

Meet Mata Amritanandamayi, renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader, revered for her message of selfless love and compassion toward all beings, and receive her individual, heartfelt hug. Arrive at least 90 minutes early for a token. Tokens may be limited by time constraints. Free Public Programs: Thursday, June 20, 12pm and Devi Bhava, Sunday, June 23, 7pm. Paid Retreat: June 21-23. Pre-registration required. Hilton Buffalo Thunder Resort, 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506 www.amma.org www.amritapuri.org

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A true life story of the personal quest for spiritual enlightenment and the many benefits of meditation, based on the author’s 44 years of daily meditation, more than 40 years of yoga and tai chi, and more than 20 years of qigong

I would love to see this book in the hands of practitioners of all paths for self-realization. - Vijayendra Pratap, Ph.D.

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A fun ride and informative read.

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June 2019

Richard Rudis Gong Bath–7-8:30pm. Dynamic meditative sound vibrational experience which guides into physical well-being, emotional balance, cellular healing and spiritual awareness. Bring pillow, mat, and blanket. Sacredsoundgongbath.com or wholelifemodalities@gmail.com. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695

JUNE 16 SUN

Happy Father’s Day! JUNE 18 TUES Begin Your Qigong Lifestyle–6-8pm. 9 weekly classes on Tuesdays. Build a heart-centered, intentional practice in qigong self-care, inner alchemy and chi nutrition. Tuition, includes materials: $495. Register by 6/11. Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong, Denver. Debra Lin Allen 720-427-0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com

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Summer Solstice 3 Days of Tantra ...June is Busting Out All Over– and we want you to, too. Bust out of those crusty relationship & intimacy shells that have you trapped. Bust out of wondering what Tantra is really all about. Bust out with free-flowing sensuality & self-confidence. $357 $657 Osho Leela, 1025 Rosewood Ave, Boulder. Judith Anne Condon, Journeys to Tantric Bliss 303-630-9479 Sacred Drumming Circle, Sound Celebration & Meditation–7-9pm. Bring a snack and your instruments for an evening of vibrational expansion. Suggested $10. Journeys for Conscious Living, 7401 W 59th, Arvada. 303-731-6695 or J4CL.com Emotional Aromatherapy Workshop–7-8pm. Learn about the emotional benefits of Aromatherapy, using essential oils for emotional benefit, and the science behind it! *doTERRA event* FREE Root Wellness Studio 2477 Federal Blvd. Denver Kim Farrington, CCAP 720-810-7714

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JUNE 24 MON

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

JUNE 26 WED We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to deﬁne us. ~Virginia Satir

Shmaya Gathering w/JoAnne Palladino–7-8:30pm. Experience Shmaya, an illumined, channeled presence that attunes you to the love and light within. $20. 2055 S Oneida St, Ste 330, Denver. RSVP 303-263-0679 or joanne@joannepalladino.com

3-Day Biodynamic Principles–9:30am-6pm daily. Create the conditions that support healing and presence in yourself and others. Understanding and relying on the principles of biodynamics can change relational, parental and professional dynamics. Also offered 10/18-20. $390 Schoolofinnerhealth.org $15 Trance Medium Healings – Drop-in 2nd & 4th Fridays from 7:30–9pm. Receive a channeled healing from our postgraduate students. Come with a healing intention and get rid of pain, mental blocks, emotional turmoil, and spiritual imbalances. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

JUNE 29 SAT Spirit Guide Retreat: Connecting with Your Gifts– Sat & Sun. Access deep grounding and higher truth about self-identity and greatest offering. Discover and deepen the truest expression of “who you are” and the gift of your being. We will connect with your spirit guides, power animals, and tools for tapping into your greatest power. Camping-style, private land backing to national forest. 15% off with code “GiftsOfMyBeing619”. $300-$375. Elkhorn Ranch, Loveland/Estes Park. Shannon Elisabeth, 970-8188346 or shannon@fun-freedom-oneness.com

JUNE 30 SUN Free Group Meditation–9:30am-12:30pm. Coly Vulpiani, Facilitator. 2055 South Oneida St., Ste 330, Denver. RSVP 303-476-8402 or coly@parallelrealitespractice.com.

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

thursdays Qigong Movement–6-7:30pm. Fun group experience increases flexibility, strength, endurance, mental focus and calm. Suitable for folks healing & athletes seeking internal fortitude. $20/drop-in; $90/6 classes. Chi Wellness, Denver. Debra Lin Allen 720-427-0406, DebraLin.ChiWellness@gmail.com $10 Psychic Readings–7-8:30pm. Performed by our graduate students. Enjoy an advanced skill set and ask questions about relationships, career, health, and more! Schedule online BoulderPsychicInstitute.org Aura and Chakra Healings–6-7pm drop-in. Receive a 10-minute cleanse and release negative thoughts, emotions, pain and fear. Get replenished with positive energy and feel great. FREE. BoulderPsychicInstitute. org. 1332 Pearl St. Boulder. 303-530-0920.

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OCT 5 1-day Intro to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy–9:30am-6pm. Discover the living world inside the body through the elegance and effectiveness of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. Introduces the philosophy and skills of this modality. $250 Call 303-999-9963 or Register at Schoolofinnerhealth.org

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

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