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natural awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

14 what works: Dr. Oz’ 25 Greatest Men’s Health Tips by Dr. Mehmet Oz

18 earthtalk The explosion of BP’s Deepwater Horizon drill rig From the Editors of

E/The Environmental Magazine

19 hypothyroidism: Treating Fire with Fire? by Dr. Ian Hollaman

21 ready, set, grill anything! Serve Up a Sustainable-Style Feast by Contributing Writers at Sustainable Table

24 the hunt For buried treasure Geocaching With Man’s Best Friend by Patricia Komar

25 healing the root cause oF addiction with ayurveda by Linda Sechrist

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Come on, June! I’m done with shaking slushy snow off my blooming trees and flowers, done with abandoning the grill due to a chilly rain-storm. The kids are out of school; the days are longer and hotter. Time for the days of summer!

What better time than June for Boulder Walk and Bike Month, for the dozens of sustainable celebrations thanks to GoBoulder and

Community Cycles. Learn more about these events—and register for Bike to Work Day, too—at CommunityCycles.org.

I would be remiss if I didn’t give a shout-out to all the dads. Happy Father’s Day! In honor of all the wonderful men out there—fathers, grandfathers, brothers, sons, husbands, boyfriends, friends, relatives and co-workers—we’re featuring Men’s Health this month.

Dr. Oz reveals the magic number to looking and feeling years younger. It’s 700. I won’t reveal what that means, but I can confidently state that all the guys are go-ing to love it. Find out this and more in “What Works: Dr Oz’ 25 Greatest Men’s Health Tips,” on page 14.

If striving for that magic number doesn’t keep you active enough, consider geocaching. “The Hunt for Buried Treasure: Geocaching with Man’s Best Friend” explains the rules. I logged in to Geocaching.com and couldn’t believe the hun-dreds of stashes less than five miles from my desk.

And finally, I hope it doesn’t seem sexist to feature grilling in this issue devoted to men. I’m certainly not suggesting that only men barbecue or grill, that it’s their domestic duty. I confess I love the man who knows his way around the grill—and the kitchen for that matter—but what we’re really celebrating is the beginning of grilling season, now that (fingers crossed) the cold rain and snow are yielding to the balmy days of summer. “Ready, Set, Grill Anything,” on page 21, serves up tips on grilling a sustainable feast, including much-loved classics like grilled corn and asparagus, and some intriguing combos, such as grilled cheese and dessert pizza with mascarpone. Who doesn’t have fun browsing the farmers’ markets for local, seasonal produce to grill up in fresh new ways?

So let’s celebrate summer’s arrival by firing up the grill and, if you’re feeling energetic, taking a stab at meeting that goal of 700!

Here’s to your health!

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Exploring the Next Level of Healing

A newly emerging approach could change conventional understanding of health and healing. Focusing on experiments that quantify the effects of energy, light

and information on human beings, world-renowned scientists William Tiller, Ph.D., and Gary Schwartz, Ph.D., are studying “the reconnective healing frequencies” first discovered by Eric Pearl, a doctor of chiropractic.

Tiller, professor emeritus at Stanford University, author of books and scientific papers, and a lead character in the film What the Bleep?!, has been conducting research on how the physical properties of a room change as a result of the energy healing frequencies that enter it.

Additional research by Schwartz and his colleagues at the Laboratory for Ad-vances in Consciousness and Health at the University of Arizona has focused on monitoring attendees of two Reconnective Healing seminars hosted by members of the Reconnective Association. The researchers determined that the more than 90 people who participated in their study all walked out of the session with expanded and new electromagnetic abilities, even if they had never studied any of the various energy healing techniques known today.

“This shift of energy,” says Tiller, “is what allows normal human beings to enter a room and later to walk out with an ability to heal others and themselves, regardless of their background or education.”

For more information or to register for a Reconnective Healing Seminar, visit TheRecon-nection.com, call 323-960-0012, or read Dr. Pearl’s book, The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, available in more than 30 languages. See ad, page 2.

Women Who Light the Community

On Wednesday, June 23, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at the Millennium Harvest House, the 15th Annual Women Who Light the Community Awards Luncheon

will honor women who’ve made a significant difference in our community through their civic, professional, and community involvement.

The Boulder Chamber of Commerce will recognize five outstanding women who’ve generously contributed their time and resources to make Boulder County a better place to live, work, and play. The 2010 honorees were selected from a pool of about 50 nominations by a committee of the Chamber’s Business Women’s Leader-ship Group. This year’s honorees are Kathy and Robin Beek, co-creators of the annual Boulder International Film Festival; Hunter Lovins, president and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions; Virginia McConnell, founder of Boulder Friends of UNICEF; and Marta Moreno, co-founder of El Comite de Longmont.

The Millennium Harvest House is located at 1345 28th St., Boulder. Tickets are $40 each or $400 for a table. Registration is available online at BoulderChamber.com. For more information, contact Jan Berg at 303-786-8076.

Spiritual Warfare Effectiveness Training

Men. We protect; we defend; we do battle. It’s in our DNA and in our blood. On Friday evening, July 30, through Sunday mid-afternoon, August 1, the

Spiritual Warfare Effectiveness Training (SWET) will be held in the mountains near Rollinsville, to foster an awareness of what it means to be a spiritual warrior, both physically and emotionally.

Each man has his own battles in life. One of the oldest manuals for battle is Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, which teaches the warrior how to attain victory on and off the battlefield. SWET illuminates some of these teachings so you can practice

newsbriefsthem in your life—for example: “It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle.”

On the land where SWET takes place, Native American men had come together, fought together, hunted together, ate together, and connected with their creator and the spirits that guided them. The training doesn’t claim to literally re-produce this. We acknowledge it, honor it, take wisdom from it.

The SWET experience creates a space for you to connect with your higher power—whatever that is. All men are welcome to attend this nondenomina-tional, collective inquiry into what calls us into power: Where does your power come from? How can you grab it, gener-ate, it and share it with the world?

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newsbriefsIn every man is an ancient calling to join other men around the fire and discuss

the battle at hand. Men, come join this conversation and connect with your warrior energy. Ivan Junge, co-organizer of the weekend says, “Upon completion of this weekend you will leave having gotten the thing that you always wanted and never knew you did.”

Cost for the training is $300 if you register before July 1, $350 thereafter, and $100 for high school students or younger. You will need to bring camping equipment; meals are provided. For further information, contact Ivan Junge at 720-470-9382 or visit SWETcolorado.org. See ad page 7.

Sounds of Lyons Music Festival

The first weekend of June promises to be one of dazzling creativity in Lyons! In conjunction with the Lyons Studio Tour, featuring local artists and their work,

Sounds of Lyons will celebrate its second season on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6. Rooted in the belief that music transcends boundaries of genre, class, tradition, and culture, this festival strives to make the finest music accessible to every individual.

Founded and directed by violinist and Lyons resident MinTze Wu, Sounds of Lyons has garnered attention on the Front Range with its bold, innovative, and ex-perimental style of presenting classical music. This season includes Metamorphosis, excerpts of Ovid interlaced with impressionist music of Ravel and Szymanowski; The Legendary, featuring the Sage Quartet and renowned clarinetist Daniel Silver in the Brahms Clarinet Quintet and Beethoven Quartet op.127; and Passage, a 70-minute musical meander through Bach’s Second Violin Partita, Arvo Pärt’s illuminatingly beautiful music, and improvisation on Irish traditional music. The three programs are presented in characteristically different venues: the folky Rogers Hall, the intimate Lyons Community Church, and the elegant Wildflower Pavilion situated right against the canyon and the St. Vrain River.

Concert times are Saturday, June 5, at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, June 6, at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Cost is $15 per concert, or $35 for a festival pass for all three concerts. Tickets can be purchased at SoundsofLyons.com or at the door. For more information, visit SoundsofLyons.com or call 303-249-7135.

Visit Central City, Raise Money for Cancer

On Saturday, July 17, help fight cancer by joining the Longmont Relay for Life

at the Doc Holliday Casino, in Central City. The day includes round-trip transportation to and from the casino, four or so hours of fun in Central City, discount coupons for food and buy-ins at Doc Holliday Casino, and entry into four drawings for cash. Trip organizers hope that at least 35 people join the cause and the fun so that the casino will sponsor the bus.

The Charter Bus to Central City for Cancer departs at 11:30 AM from the south end

of the Twin Peaks Mall parking lot, 1250 S. Hover St., Longmont, and returns at 4:30 PM. Call 303-651-3113 to reserve your spot. Your $35 donation goes to Phoenix Women’s Group Relay for Life Team in Longmont. Make checks payable to American Cancer Society. All payments are due IN ADVANCE, or may be paid in cash on the day of the trip.

Green Building Fair

Want to remodel your home? Save energy and money? Learn about

renewables and the latest technologies? On Saturday, June 5, from 9:00 AM

to 3:00 PM, the Boulder Green Building Guild (BGBG) is hosting the premier green building event of the year, a must for any home or business owner con-sidering a remodel or new construction project.

Rain or shine, this free event in-cludes over 50 BGBG member booths and hands-on activities to get down and dirty with your kids. Meet BGBG’s archi-tects, builders, solar specialists, heating and cooling experts, energy auditors, and many more of our green building contrac-tors and service providers to see how they can help you with your summer projects. We will also have information on local rebates, incentives, and programs you’ll want to leverage to ensure that your dol-lars are spent wisely.

A new offering at this year’s fair is “Ask an Expert!”—20 minutes of free one-on-one attention from one of our members. From 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, architects, builders, renewable energy specialists, energy auditors, landscape designers, and interior materials spe-cialists will be on-hand to discuss your project and give you specific advice! The more details you can provide about your budget and plans, the better they can help you get the most for your money and personal goals.

The Boulder Green Building Guild Prod-uct and Service Fair will be located in Central Park, next to the Boulder Farmers Market, on 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe.


Dash and Bash at Lyons Outdoor Games

Seeking to appeal to a broader range of outdoor enthusiasts, this year’s Lyons Outdoor Games, held Friday through Sunday, June 11–13, has added the Dash

and Bash 5K Trail Run to the multi-sport lineup of competitions. The theme: Dress to Impress.

“I have no doubt this will be a wildly popular addition to the Games,” says Dave Cosgrove, Director of Lyons Park, Recreation and Culture. “We’re extremely pleased and excited to add this fun run to the mix, and we look forward to seeing some polyester suits and fancy dresses hit the trails.”

Runners will start in Sandstone Park at 5:00 PM on Saturday, and finish there, already dressed for the grand post-event bash. Montrail has stepped up to sponsor the “Run Like a Mother” heat, donating some great prizes, too. So, pros and weekend warriors alike: lace up your shoes, pull out the old prom dress, and get ready to dash to one heck of a bash!

Lyons Outdoor Games has grown into a world-class celebration of mountain sports, featuring kayaking (freestyle, creek racing and slalom), mountain biking (short track, dirt jump, pump track, and long-distance), flyfishing, and chainsaw carving! In addition to competitions for all skill levels, the Games offers spectators free to low-cost clinics and exhibitions by visiting pro competitors, appealing to a range of adrenaline quotients, from how to loop a kayak to proper fly-rod casting techniques. Family-friendly like Lyons itself, the Games also includes a free bike rodeo and a cadet-class kayaking division for kids. Even the family dog is encouraged to enter the Canine Cannonball and a hotly contested fetching competition!

For further information and to pre-register for competitions or clinics (some have participation caps), visit LyonsOutdoorGames.com. Pre-registration (varies per competition; $20 for the Dash and Bash) is encouraged, but on-site registration is accepted ($25). Entrance for the general public is free.

Local Cyclists Race Across America for Charity

In 2007, Bernie Karferlien decided to use his love of cycling as a platform to raise money for Camp Odayin, located in Stillwater, MN, after attending a fundraiser

for this inspiring camp for kids with congenital heart disease. Bernie organized Team Strong Heart, competing every year since in the Race Across America (RAAM), one of the largest charity fundraising opportunities.

In its 29th year, the “World’s Toughest Bicycle Race” begins on Tuesday, June 8, in Oceanside, CA, and ends 3,000 miles and 10 to 13 days later, in Annapolis, MD.

Amy Xu, the first Asian-American female to race in the RAAM, will represent Team Strong Heart in the solo division. Coming along for more than just the ride is a 14-person crew that includes a driver, navigator, feeder, bike mechanic, physical therapist, massage therapist, and nurse. Volunteering their time is the team’s crew chief and physical therapist, Michelle Pearl, owner of Boulder’s Releaf Therapy; Amy’s coach, Eric Kenney, of Boulder’s EK Endurance Coaching; massage therapist Emerald Simmons, from the Boulder School of Massage Therapy; and team nurse Doug Donelson, from Colorado Springs.

You can track Team Strong Heart’s race progress at RaceAcrossAmerica.org. To learn more about Team Strong Heart and their mission, or to make a donation, visit Team-StrongHeart.com. To learn more about Camp Odayin, visit CampOdayin.com.

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Men, Join Our Army!Each man has his own battles in life. SWET encourages you to discover your battle and join the fight. Distinct from learning and observing, this weekend gets you onto the battlefield and into your life, with the active support of other men. support of other men.

“It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your

enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle.” – Sun Tzu

By the time a man realizes that maybe

his father was right, he usually has a son who

thinks he’s wrong.

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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that works for all.

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Good FatheringDad’s Involvement with Young Kids Aids AchievementA study by the University of Illinois attests that fathers who change diapers and engage in a range of playful activities with their young children stay more involved as their offspring grow older. Families also realize positive effects on the youngsters’ academic achievement and social skills, findings that are supported by earlier studies. Significant-ly, the researchers found that when fathers build close, loving relationships with their children in the preschool years, they’re “writ-ing a script” that determines how connected

they are, and that script will continue past early childhood. Affectionate gestures establish and continue that involvement. “That can be as simple as a father winking at his three-year-old,” says Brent McBride, professor of human development at the university. In contrast, fathers who seek to establish a close bond when the child is older have a more difficult time because, McBride warns, “the moment has passed.”

Train TravelAmerica Rediscovers the Joy of Riding the RailsDue in part to higher gasoline prices and frustrations associated with airline travel, long-distance rail travel for 2008 and 2009 was up 24 percent and 19 percent, respectively, compared with 2007. Amtrak, America’s passenger railroad, is busy improving speed and customer service, while building new routes to include underserved and unserved communities. The company is benefiting from reauthorization of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improve-ment Act, robustly supported by the Obama administration. Current U.S. routes comprise 22,000 rail miles. Lodging and features range from roomettes and bedroom packages that include meals to family suites with showers. Passengers enjoy panoramic scenic views from second-story sightseeing lounge cars and can gather to mingle, watch a movie or share a meal and refreshments. “The relaxed atmosphere seems to encour-age people to [open up and] tell their life stories,” comments John Pitt, author of The Bradt Travel Guide, USA by Rail. Tips for traveling the rails include: make friends with the car attendant; pack easy-to-prepare foods and water from home, small toys and games for the kids plus pillows and blankets for everyone; and stock an essentials bag with binoculars, books, cards, maps with rail lines, earplugs, eyeshade, pocket flashlight, sunglasses and a cheap digital watch with an alarm.

For detailed information on routes and more, visit Amtrak.com.

Growth in GraceSpiritual Pilgrimages on the Rise WorldwideSpiritual pilgrimages, religious retreats and other faith-based journeys comprise one of today’s fastest-growing travel markets, according to the World Tourism Organiza-tion. The first International Conference on Religious Tourism in 2006 estimated it to be an $18 billion industry worldwide. A Travel Industry Association of America survey found that one in four travelers said they were currently interested in taking a spiritual vacation, and the interest is spread evenly among all adult age groups. Packaged tours embrace everything from formative Christian destinations to sites sacred in Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and other an-cient religious traditions. The oldest known pilgrimage site is said to be Mount Kailash, in Tibet, a holy travel destination for about 15,000 years. Those not up to the physical demands of travel can alternatively take advan-tage of the growing number of DVDs available online and at local libraries that allow individuals to take “arm-chair” pilgrimages around the world.


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New NewscapeAmericans Want More News about Health and SpiritualityNine in 10 American adults now get their daily news from multiple media platforms, including the Internet, television, radio and local and national newspapers, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. The Internet is at the center on how people’s relationship to news is changing; it has become increas-ingly portable, personalized and participatory. Today, 33 percent of cell phone owners access news on the device; 28 percent of Internet us-ers have customized their home page to include news sources on topics of personal interest; and 37 percent of Internet users have contributed, com-mented on or disseminated news via postings on social media websites. The third most popular online news subject, following weather and national events, is health and medi-cine. The top three subjects people want to receive more coverage on are scientific news and discoveries, religion and spirituality, and health and medicine, closely followed by state and community news.

Source: PewResearch.org

Action PlanU.S. Government Gets Behind Great Lakes RestorationThe Obama adminis-tration has released a five-year blueprint for applying $2.2 billion to repair a century’s worth of damage to the Great Lakes. That resource is the backbone of several U.S. regional economies dependent on tourism, outdoor recreation, ship-ping and manufacturing and a source of drinking water for 30 million people. Last year, Congress approved the first installment of $475 million; Obama has re-quested $300 million more as of October. The giant ecosystem has been plagued by toxic contamination, shrinking wildlife habitat and invasive species, the latest threat being Asian carp.

The massive national and regional effort intends to improve water quality, clean up toxic hot spots and phosphorus runoff, eliminate invasive species and protect wetlands. Goals include saving key species like the lake sturgeon, now endangered due to overharvesting and habitat degradation.

Canadian activists have released a complementary plan calling for their government to get busy eliminating pollution and invasive species, and protect-ing water flows. Four of the five lakes border on both countries. “To see the Americans move on [this issue] will, we hope, force our federal and provincial governments to move in the same direction,” says Ontario Environment Minis-ter John Gerretsen. “Substantial amounts of money are going to be required.”

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Great Lakes contain about 84 percent of the surface freshwater in North America and 21 percent of the world’s total supply.

All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.

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Military IntelligenceDefense Department Broadens Protections for Endangered SpeciesPentagon records show that from 2004 to 2008, the U.S. Department of Defense invested $300 million to protect endangered species—more than the previous 10 years combined. Now the military plans to broaden those efforts affecting more than the 420 officially endangered or threat-ened species on its land to restore ecosystems that benefit 500 other species considered at risk. As the owner of 30 million relatively pristine acres that often comprise critical habitat, the military is working to honor conservation laws without curbing its training exercises. The latest award-winning example heralded by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is at Fort Stewart, Georgia, where the army grooms its 279,000 acres to accommodate 20 protected species, including five endangered or threatened inhabitants. A partnership with conservation groups is working to preserve another 100,000 adjoining acres to prevent encroaching development. Next door, the Ma-rine Corps’ Townsend Range is working to protect 15,000 acres of critical water-shed on the Altamaha River, a haven for several threatened species. Both are part of the Defense Department’s annual preservation purchases budget, which grew to $56 million in 2009. “Overall, the military has done a great job,” Kieran Suckling, of the Center for Biological Diversity, told The New York Times, despite some activities that still conflict with wildlife concerns, such as the Navy’s use of mid-frequency sonar in whale and dolphin habitats. Army Deputy Assistant Secretary Tad Davis adds that, “Ten years ago, you would have had a three- or four-star general stomping up and down” if the Pentagon ordered such wildlife preservation measures. “Now they just ask, ‘How do I get it done?’”

Wet HandsCalifornia Opens First Ecosystems Immersion ExperiencePlants, animals and hands-on science populate nearly every inch of the 45,000-square-foot Ecosys-tems Experience at the California Science Center, in Los Angeles. Highlights among the 11 environ-ment experiences range from walking a 24-foot-

long transparent tunnel through a 188,000-gallon display inhabited by a living kelp forest (the rainforests of the sea), to encountering a desert flash flood in a safe splash zone to conducting experiments on a polar ice wall. The Rot Room, which shows how natural cycles depend upon processes of decomposition, courtesy of carnivorous insects, is a huge draw for kids. Other exhibits spotlight river, island, rocky shore and urban ecosystems. An interactive Global Zone, which projects images onto a global map from inside a large sphere, lets visitors discover how the Earth transfers matter and energy through ocean cur-rents, atmospheric circulation and the planet’s carbon and water cycles. “Ecosystems will give our guests an appreciation for how the living world and physical world are interconnected,” says Jeffrey N. Rudolph, president and CEO of the center. “We believe [the experience] will provide guests with the knowledge to become better stewards of the environment.” Admission is free; advance online registration is required. Visit California ScienceCenter.org or call 323-724-3623.

holding the Family together

by steve hanks

Award-winning artist Steve Hanks paints much more than endearing images of women with children. His fine watercolors, conveyed with the same exquisite finish as oils, touch viewers in a way that gently prompts us to explore our own emotions and memories. “All art is an escape to somewhere you want to be or a feeling you want to have,” Hanks says. He often conjures treasured moments of familial joy when children are small. Water is a favorite setting.

Hanks grew up around Albuquerque, New Mexico, and sold his first painting to an art teacher attending his first oneman show in high school. He later enrolled in commercial art classes, but it was life drawing that captured his interest. He went on to study at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California, earning a Fine Arts degree before moving back to New Mexico in search of a home art gallery.

Hanks has been recognized as one of the Arts for the Parks' top 100 artists since 1989 and one of U.S. Art magazine’s top 10 American artists since 1993. He regularly wins national awards and is a member of the U.S. Art Hall of Fame.

To view more of Steve Hanks' portfolio, visit GreenwichWorkshop.com.


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Oil Spill CleanupHow Everyone Can Help Contain Gulf DisasterEnvironmental cataclysms from oil spills are stag-gering. The 1989 Exxon Valdez spill near Alaska unleashed 10.8 million gallons of crude oil that eventually covered 11,000 square miles of water. The 1979 nine-month-long Mexican government’s Ix-toc 1 oil well blowout disgorged 140 million gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico.

Now, April’s BP Deepwater Horizon spill, already one of the nation’s worst environmental disasters on record, is destroying and endangering marine and bird life, nature’s balance and Gulf coast livelihoods. In its wake, citizens are rallying to protect the water, land and wildlife at risk. Volun-teers are needed for ongoing cleanup and wildlife rehabilita-tion efforts; so is hair.

The nonprofit Matter of Trust invites hair salons, class-rooms, pet groomers and individuals to donate clean, leftover hair and fur trimmings for use in highly absorbent hair mats and booms. Founder Lisa Gautier says, “A pound of hair can pick up one quart of oil in a minute, and it can be wrung out and reused up to 100 times.” Volunteers throughout the Gulf region are holding “Boom BQ” parties to stuff donated locks into recycled nylons to form booms that can be strung along beaches and marshes. See MatterOfTrust.org for easy dona-tion instructions.

At OilSpillVolunteers.com, anyone can register to volun-teer or join a cleanup organization. Even stepping into fragile shoreline habitats can be devastating to nesting species, so proper volunteer training is critical. The National Audubon Society (Audubon.org) is helping to coordinate volunteers via online registration forms. Monetary donations provide sup-plies and resources to benefit affected birds and wildlife. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (imms.org) is on deck, rescuing and rehabilitating affected sea turtles, dolphins and other sea mammals. Oceana (Oceana.org), the larg-est international nonprofit focused solely on ocean conservation, invites everyone to get involved in preserving Earth’s oceans and restoring their healthful abundance.

Every volunteer hour, donated dollar—and lock of hair—can make a difference.

To help, call the unified response center (DeepwaterHorizonResponse.com) at 281-366-5511.

Natural Ways to Quiet SnoringSnoring can interfere

with any couple’s rest, but a recent article published in the Mayo Clinic newsletter offers good news if the snor-ing is due to ordinary causes not linked to the more serious condition of sleep apnea, a serious health concern in which breathing stops during sleep. Counselors suggest six natural ways to reduce snoring or eliminate it altogether:n Avoid alcohol ~ Alcohol consumption can cause exces-sive muscle relaxation in the tongue, mouth and soft palate, causing them to sag into the airway. Avoiding alcohol for at least four hours before bedtime may help.

n Lose weight ~ Extra bulk may constrict airways, contribut-ing to snoring.

n Relieve nasal obstruction ~ Adhesive nasal strips or saline nasal sprays can help reduce nasal obstruction and conges-tion that contribute to snoring.

n Change sleep positions ~ For those who sleep on their backs, the tongue can sag and narrow the airway during sleep. A physician can suggest techniques to learn how to sleep comfortably in other positions.

n Stop smoking ~ Smoking is associated with an increased risk of snoring. People who stop smoking have a lower rate of snoring.

n Try assistive devices ~ The most effective treatment for snoring is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. It delivers pressurized air through a mask, keeping the upper airway open during sleep. If a person has difficulty wearing a mask at bedtime, an oral appliance supplied by a specially trained dentist or orthodontist can help keep the throat open.

Though most snoring is harmless, snorers should con-sult a doctor to rule out sleep apnea.

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Nutrition for a Healthy Prostate Based on prolific research, experts generally agree that diet plays a key role in

reducing the risk of prostate cancer. They recommend eating foods low in fat, keeping portions of meat and dairy small and avoiding highly processed or char-coaled meats, while loading up on fruits and vegetables. The kinds of produce identified as having anticancer properties include tomatoes, papaya, cantaloupe, cauliflower and broccoli. Drinking green tea also helps, as it contains an active compound that prevents and curbs the progression of prostate cancer. In addition, various studies propose vitamin E, zinc and selenium as aids in reducing the risk of this type of cancer. Plant oils, nuts and seeds are naturally rich sources of vitamin E. Zinc is abun-dant in pumpkin seeds and oysters. Brown rice and whole grains supply selenium.

Sources: American Association for Cancer Research, 2009 and Wiley-Blackwell, 2009

Brains in TroubleNearly all of us are high-tech jugglers these

days as we race to keep up with emails and instant message conversations while jumping between websites or watching television. But be aware that people who are regularly bombarded with multiple electronic media streams are paying a big mental price, according to recent research from Stanford University. “They’re suck-ers for irrelevancy,” concludes Professor Clifford Nass, who participated in the study. “Everything distracts them.” The researchers found that heavy multi-

taskers consistently underperform those who prefer to complete one task at a time. Weaknesses include their inability to pay attention to detail, organize memory and switch from one job to the next.

train less to run Faster Runners can improve both their short- and

long-term performance results by reduc-ing the amount of training by 25 percent and introducing speed endurance work into their regimens. By doing short sprints three to four times a week during a recent study, runners improved their times in 10-kilometer runs by a full minute after just six to nine weeks of such altered training.

Source: University of Copenhagen, 2009

Yoga Boosts Heart HealthResearch published in the Interna-

tional Journal of Medical Engi-neering and Informatics supports a di-rect link between the regular practice of yoga, with its breathing exercises, stretching, poses, relaxation and meditation, and heart health. The researchers point to yoga’s impact on the nervous system, which regulates heart rate through the sympathetic nervous system that causes the heart rate to rise, and the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows it down. When the two systems work well together, they en-sure that the heart rate is steady, yet ready to respond to external changes if needed, such as the fight or flight response. The study of 84 volunteers showed that regular yoga practitio-ners have a stronger, more flexible parasympathetic control, which helps them ease out of stressful situations more easily. The researchers con-cluded that this translates into the desirable qualities of higher heart rate variability, more resistance to stress and an overall healthier heart.

Source: Inderscience Publishers, 2009


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Can Soft Drinks Cause Cancer?A recent study published in the

journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention found that individuals who consume two or more soft drinks a week had nearly twice the risk of developing pancreatic can-cer compared with those who don’t drink so-das. Pancreatic cancer is rare, but often lethal, because it is seldom detected in early stages, according to the Mayo Clinic.

why late night snacks put on weight

Eating less and exercising more isn’t quite enough when it comes

to pursuing or maintaining a healthy weight. New research from North-western University shows that eating at the right times helps, too. The researchers believe that eating later at night, when the body wants to sleep, may influence weight gain because its natural circadian rhythms (the in-ternal clock that responds to light and dark cycles) also regulate energy use

and prompt the body to burn nighttime calories less efficiently than during daylight.

Source: American Association for Cancer Research, 2009

hypnotherapy eases irritated bowels Typical dietary tactics to relieve symp-

toms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) usually have short-lived effects because the avoidance of certain foods doesn’t seem to tackle the root of the problem, which is an overly sensitized digestive system reacting to stress. Reporting on this widespread prob-lem, the British Medical Journal notes that an increasing number of gastroenterolo-gists are now looking to hypnotherapy to help their patients cope with the unpleas-ant and often painful symptoms. Dr. Roland Valori, editor of the journal Frontline Gastroenterology, said that of 100 patients treated, 90 found that hyp-notherapy significantly improved their symptoms and gave them more control over the condition.

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Patients are among my best teachers. They’ve taught me how to communicate clearly—and how to live a better life.

On The Dr. Oz Show, I’ve learned that once people are emotionally involved, change happens quickly, especially if they feel that their behavior is let-ting loved ones down. Large-scale change seems daunting. We want simple routines that we can automatically follow. Adopt some of the steps described here, which work for me and that anyone can do, and you will like your life more in just a couple of weeks. Plus, you’ll live longer.

1: Roll on the Floor LaughingLaughing not only eases stress, promotes social bond-ing and lowers blood pressure; it

may also boost your immune system. So bring some hu-mor into your life, whether it’s through friends, a television show or something else that tickles your funny bone.

2: Don’t Skip BreakfastEating fiber in the morning means less hunger late in the afternoon,

when you’re most likely to feel tired and gorge yourself

on sugar. My morning dose comes from

steel-cut oat-meal, usually mixed with raisins,

walnuts and flaxseed oil. An early start on eating also keeps

your metabolism more active throughout the day; break-fast eaters are thinner than

people who just rush out the door.

3: Hit the SackJay and Dave are funny, but they’re not worth the strain on your system. Seven hours of sleep a night not

only helps you live longer, it also lowers your stress, sharpens your

memory and reduces cravings for pants-splitting foods. Set a bedtime and stick to it. My target is 10:30 p.m. I record the late shows and then watch them the next day as I pedal a station-ary bike.

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154: Admire Your WorkDon’t be so trigger-happy with the flusher. Turn around and take a look at your poop, which speaks volumes about your gut and overall health. Poop should be smooth and S-shaped, like your colon. If it comes out too lumpy, or drops into the bowl like marbles, you’re constipated; increase your fiber and water intake.

5: Don’t Pamper Your Bad BackEven if you’re hunched over in agony, spend-ing more time in bed will only make a bad back worse. The latest research shows that bed rest weakens back muscles and prolongs the suffering. Married men with this problem may suffer more than single men because they’re tempted to lie back and enjoy all the pamper-ing they receive. The best solution is to get up, take a pain reliever and be a soldier.

6: Taste the ColorsFoods with bright, rich colors are packed with flavonoids and caro-tenoids, powerful compounds that bind with the damaging free radicals in your body, lowering inflamma-tion. Eat nine fistfuls of colorful fruits and vegetables each day and you’ll reap the benefits without having to give up other foods. Whenever I shop the produce aisle, I’m reminded that these foods are often more powerful than the drugs sold in pharmacies. My favorites are arugula and blueberries.

7: Brushing is Not EnoughIf you plan to spend your later years eating more than yogurt and apple sauce, invest in some floss. No matter how thoroughly or long you brush your teeth, you’re missing a good portion of their total surface. That’s like washing one armpit after a workout. But the dangers of skipping floss go beyond hygiene: The bacteria that linger can increase your risk of heart disease.

8: Take a Deep Belly BreathDo this anywhere, anytime. Push out your bellows and suck air through your nose until your lungs are full. They’ll fill with nitric oxide, a chemical found in the back of your nose that opens up blood vessels. The dose of oxygen will make you feel happier and more alert. This is my secret technique for calming down in the face of challenges.

9: Join a Yoga ClassYoga is the most important exercise of my daily routine. Being surrounded by beauti-ful women in spandex should be reason enough to join a class, but if you need more motivation, consider this: Yoga eases stress, lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate and increases flexibility. There’s nothing mystical about it. Loosening your muscles will make them more adaptable, so you may be less likely to injure yourself playing sports. Sure, some of the poses may look ridiculous, but that’s for a reason. Yoga can reach and work muscles that are ignored during routine sports and daily life. My favorite maneuver is the sun salutation.

10: Don’t Be an IslandEver wonder why wom-en live longer than men? One major reason is that they form tight networks and actually talk about their problems. If you face life’s stresses alone,

you will make yourself older. With another person’s love and support, the inner aging associated with stress can be reduced.

11: Avoid Fad DietsThe secret to weight loss is not to avoid carbs, fats, yellow foods, solid foods or foods that start with the let-ter G. The real trick is to lower your daily intake by about 100 calories. You’ll hardly notice, but it’ll add up to a loss of about 10 pounds in a year. Calorie restriction has been shown to lengthen life (in rats and monkeys). I cut back once a year to reset my appetite and taste buds. Healthy foods taste great afterwards.

12: Be a Smart PatientProfessionals can help keep you in good health, but the responsibility ultimately falls on you. Seek a second opinion before undergoing any medical procedure, because 30 percent of the time, that opinion will change the diagnosis or plan. Keep a written medical history

and educate yourself about any family problems. You might even consider signing onto Microsoft HealthVault or Google Health, so your files would be accessible in case you find yourself in trouble away from home.


13: Lose the Beer BellyMost men fasten their belts below their waists. It’s just another way of avoiding the truth about their gut. Grab a tape measure and put it around your body at the level of your belly button. That number should be less than half your height. For my six-foot, one-inch frame, for example, I need to keep my waist under 36.5 inches. If avoiding heart attacks and diabetes isn’t enough motivation to eliminate that gut, consider this: For every point your body mass index is over 25, your testosterone drops 3 percent, which isn’t very manly.

14: Go GreenI drink green tea three times a day. It’s packed with heart-boosting and cancer-stopping polyphenols that black tea doesn’t offer. These beneficial chemi-cals are lost when it’s fermented. Green tea also delivers a boost of alertness, but from a smaller dose of caffeine than black tea. Green tea can even fight dandruff, although only if you pour the cooled tea directly onto your scalp.

15: Sweat Until You’re WetIf you can work up a sweat for just one hour a week, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including a reduced risk of heart attack, better mood and lower blood pressure. I like interval training on the ellipti-cal, with 15 pull-ups and 15 dips after every 10 minutes. Your mus-cles will become more efficient, so you’ll have more stamina for more enjoyable activities that also work up a sweat.

16: Save Some MoneyMost people rank personal finance as their number one stressor, usually because they feel powerless about it. Stress not only shortens lives, it also drives people to habits like

smoking, drinking or binge eating. Keep some money in a special bank

account, safe from your lust for a new television, and you’ll estab-lish an emotional comfort zone

with major health benefits.

17: Have as Much Sex as PossibleIf a 50-something man could have sex 700 times a year, the exercise and stress reduction would make him look and feel years younger. I wouldn’t recommend quitting your day job in order to hit that num-ber—but what’s the harm in trying? The next time your loved one says she has a headache, tell her she’s literally killing you. It works for me.

18: Know Your Numbers, then Aim Lower

Take the part of your brain dedicated to your local steak house’s phone number and reassign it to your heart’s vital signs. These include blood pressure (which ideally should be below 115 over 75), LDL cholesterol (under 100), resting heart rate (under 70), and fasting blood sugar (under 100). If your numbers aren’t ideal, change your diet until they improve.

19: Add Some WeightsJust 30 minutes twice a week spent lifting weights can build significant muscle mass. What’s more, working all that muscle burns tons of calories, making it a great way to lose your gut, too. Don’t have weights? Try lifting yourself: Pull-ups are the most valuable muscle-building exer-cises I do. Trainer Bob Greene pointed out to me that pull-ups work the back, pecs, arms and belly all at once. Because you’re lifting yourself, you’ll think twice before eating that doughnut, because you’ll just have to lift it later. A simple setup in a door frame is convenient and inexpensive.

20: Grab Your NutsNuts are among the best sources of healthful fats and protein around. I keep a bag of walnuts in my fridge and use their massive dose of omega-3 fatty acids to boost my brainpower while I see patients. Half of a handful eaten about 30 minutes before a meal will temper your appetite and help you avoid the drive-thru.


21: No, Seriously, Grab Your NutsTesticular cancer is the most common cancer in men ages 15 to 35, but it’s usually curable if caught early enough. I strongly urge you to grab your testicles and check them for bumps at least once a month. Each testicle should feel smooth and slightly soft, and one should hang slightly lower than the other, like two avocados (which, in Aztec, actually means “testicles”) growing on a tree.

22: Hit the Dance FloorCrosswords and card games aren’t the only way to keep a brain razor sharp. It turns out that any kind of dancing with complex moves is stimulating enough to give neurons a workout. Even the simplest moves provide some physical exercise. So don’t be such a wallflower on your next night out. As

a bonus, dancing may help you with tip number 17.

23: Do Your Penis a FavorStep on a treadmill. Men who exercise enough to burn 200 calories a day significantly lower their chances of impotence. That’s because impotence often has the same cause as heart attacks: blocked arteries. Your penis is like a dipstick for your arteries, so check it. If you’re interested in keeping it up later in life, lace up the sneakers now.

24: Learn to CookDo you think you know how much butter goes into preparing those mashed potatoes at a restaurant? You’re probably off by half. If you can cook, you not only save money, but also gain control over what goes into your meals. Plus, for most women, a man who knows how to cook is as sexy as one who stars in movies. I have trouble boiling water.

Thankfully, I’m already married.

25: Some Pills Should Be PoppedThe indoor life gives modern man protec-tion from the elements. Unfortunately, roughly half of us are deficient in vitamin D, for which the sun is a major source. This crucial vitamin may aid in fighting cancer, diabetes and heart disease. I take a 1,000 IU supplement each morning.

Dr. Mehmet Oz is a professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University and a founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is co-author of the award-winning Healing from the Heart: A Leading Sur-geon Combines Eastern and Western Traditions to Create the Medicine of the Future and YOU: The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger. He has frequently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and currently hosts The Dr. Oz Show.

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Dear EarthTalk: Given the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last month, isn’t it high time the government put

a stop to offshore oil drilling once and for all? Short of banning it altogether, what can be done to prevent explosions, leaks and spills moving forward?

— P. Greanville, Brewster, NY

The explosion of BP’s Deepwater Horizon drill rig on April 20 and the resultant oil spill now consuming coastal regions of the Gulf of Mexico could not have come at a worse time for President Obama, who only recently renewed a push to expand drilling off the coast of Virginia and other regions of the U.S.

The debate over whether or not to tap offshore oil reserves with dangerous drilling equipment has been raging since ex-traction methods became feasible in the 1950s. It heated up in 2008 when George W. Bush convinced Congress to lift a 27-year-old moratorium on offshore drilling outside of the already developed western Gulf of Mexico and some areas off Alaska. Despite public protests, cash-strapped governments of several coastal states wanted the moratorium lifted given the potential for earning windfall revenues.

Barack Obama had historically toed the Democratic party line on offshore drilling—don’t allow it—but changed his tune during his 2008 campaign to compromise with pro-drilling Republicans if they would play ball with him on his carbon emissions reduction and energy efficiency initiatives. Then on March 31, three weeks prior to the Deepwater Horizon explosion, which killed 11 workers and has caused untold environmental damage, Obama called for new offshore drilling in the Atlantic from Delaware to central Florida and in Alaska’s untapped northern waters. He also asked Congress to lift the ban on offshore drilling in the oil-rich eastern Gulf of Mexico, just 125 miles from Florida’s beaches.

A key aspect of Obama’s new plan is to assess the potential risks and benefits of each specific offshore site before drilling there can commence. While Obama’s plan wouldn’t grant any new leases until 2012, the Deepwater Horizon problem is cast-ing a long shadow over the public comment process now going on in Virginia and other coastal states otherwise ready to sign on the dotted line for exploratory wells to go into their offshore waters. Whether or not Congress and the American people are willing to let their government expand on what appears already to be some risky business is anybody’s guess at this point.

Oil industry representatives maintain their equipment and processes are safer than ever. The U.S. Minerals and Management Service (MMS) blames the vast majority of the 1,400 offshore drilling accidents in U.S. waters between 2001 and 2007 on “human error,” not malfunctioning equipment, though some might argue that the distinction is irrelevant because there will always be human error. A small fire on the Deepwater Horizon in 2005 was found to be caused by human error, and most analysts agree some kind of bad judgment call also likely caused the rig’s ultimate demise. The MMS says it was already in the process of drafting new regulations that would require rig operators to develop programs focused on preventing human error, including operations audits once every three years for each rig.

Some Congress members don’t think the new regulations are enough, especially in the wake of the BP tragedy. U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, a Florida Democrat who has led opposition to offshore drilling, has now called for a congressional investigation of safety practices at offshore oil rigs, and has asked the U.S. Interior Depart-ment to undertake a full review of all U.S. drill-ing accidents over at least the last decade.

CONTACTS: BP, www.bp.com; U.S. Minerals and Management Service, www.mms.gov.

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Hypothyroidism affects approximately 34 million people (11%) in the United States, a majority of those being

female. Unfortunately, many people and practitioners don’t recognize hypothyroidism as an autoimmune disease, even though 90% of hypothyroid cases are autoimmune!

The presence of thyroid antibodies in blood work is con-clusive for the autoimmune disease, known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. These antibodies gradually and continually destroy the thyroid gland, eventually resulting in thyroid failure. Patients are typically offered thyroid hormone replacement therapy or, alternatively, iodine and glandular support—but these treat-ments actually add fuel to the fire.

Iodine is an essential nutrient for the thyroid, but supple-mentation can be detrimental for a patient with Hashimoto’s because it causes the creation of antibodies—most commonly, thyroperoxidase enzyme (TPO)—and furthers the progression of the disease.

Levothyroxine is the most prescribed replacement thyroid hormone and currently the fourth most prescribed drug in this country. Thyroid hormones are necessary for brain, bone, fertility, energy, mood, and aging, so strong emphasis should be placed on using replacement hormones to avoid the side effects of a lack of thyroid hormones.

If medication is the sole treatment, however, the underlying autoimmune condition isn’t addressed. Because the primary

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HypotHyroidism:


20function of the thyroid gland is the secretion of hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism, the gradual destruction of this gland results in a decline in metabolic rate, mental function, energy, mood, and gas-trointestinal function—symptoms requiring additional treatment.

Conditions known to trigger or exacerbate autoimmune hypo-thyroidism include gluten intoler-ance, vitamin D polymorphism (the body’s inability to use vitamin D), iodine excess, heavy metal toxicity, estrogen surges, pregnancy (especially postpartum changes), gastrointestinal infections, and insulin surges. Perhaps the most common and most critical is gluten intolerance, to which 80% of Americans have a genetic predisposition.

At least ten high-quality studies have addressed gluten’s role in autoimmune hypothyroidism. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, spelt, oats, and the like. Its molecular com-position is strangely close to that of the thyroid, so, when the gluten-intolerant body mounts an immune attack against gluten, it often targets the thyroid as well, causing the development of more thyroid antibodies—and more symptoms of hypothyroid-ism. Problematically, levothyroxine contains gluten! This issue can be remedied with a simple phone call to your pharmacist requesting gluten-free medications.

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Good backyard chefs know the distinction between barbecue and grilling and revel in trying new tricks with their favorite

tools while they cook up a fun feast for family and friends. Few, however, may know that the original barbecue, or bar-bacoa, was the term that Spanish explor-ers used to describe the meat smoking and drying methods introduced to them by native peoples in the Americas. Smoke originally was used to drive away bugs while lending a tasty flavor to their meat-preparing process. This slow, low temperature method of outdoor cooking still employs an indirect heat source, like hot coals, and cooking times of between two and 12 hours. In some recipes, burning Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified mesquite or wood chips adds a smoky flavor to the food; in others, it tenderizes it. Grilling, by contrast, uses higher temperatures and direct heat from flames. Cooking times range between three and 30 minutes and grilled meats rarely have a smoky taste.

charcoal choicesLump Charcoal ~ A favorite choice of “green” grillers, lump charcoal is made of either natural wood (from trees or sawmills) or processed wood (from building material scraps, furniture remnants, pallets, flooring scraps, etc.). FSC-certified charcoal and coconut shell charcoal are good bets. Lump charcoal will burn hot and fast if unlimited oxygen is available, so it is best suited for grills that allow the user to control the airflow.

Charcoal Briquettes ~ Briquettes are useful when cooking on an open grill or whenever airflow

can’t be controlled. But avoid self-starting instant-light briquettes and lighter fluid, which contain several harmful additives. Note that most commercial briquettes con-sist of crushed charcoal mixed with some

additives that improve combustibility and bind the charcoal together. The mixture is compressed into uniform, pillow-shaped chunks that generally burn slowly at a

constant temperature, regardless of airflow. Be aware that additives in briquettes can

leave a bad taste in food and even be harmful if not fully burned off; always burn charcoal for the

time recommended by the manufacturer before put-ting food on the grill. A good lighting method begins with an elec-tric charcoal starter or a metal charcoal chimney starter. Other igniting aids include natural wood

lighters or lighter cubes. Cleaner and greener grills avoid charcoal altogether. They may be fueled by propane, electricity or even solar energy.

what to grillGrassfed Meats ~ The number one rule for cooking pastured meat is not to overcook it. It needs about 30 percent less cooking time than fattier conventional beef and tastes best if cooked medium-rare to medium. If cooking hamburgers made with pasture-raised beef, add caramelized onions or other moisturizing ingredients to compensate for the leaner meat.

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22backChicken or Pork ~ Consider brining

the meat beforehand to ensure that it is extra tender and won’t dry out on the grill. Submerge the meat in a mixture of one cup of table salt and one gallon of very cold or ice water for up to 24 hours before grilling. For a crispy skin, remove meat from the brine, pat dry and refrigerate for a couple of hours before cooking.

Ultimate Burgers ~ Shannon Hayes, author of The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook, cites Loren Olsen’s “Tips for Cooking the Ultimate Hamburger.” Be-fore placing over medium-high heat on a clean, hot grill (which may be swiped with olive oil), Olsen recommends preparing patties by gently pressing the center to create a small depression in one side to assure even cooking. But don’t press or poke the burgers while cooking, in order to preserve the juicy interior. Season with natural salt and freshly ground pepper. Leave the grill uncovered and cook to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F. For six-ounce patties, grill 2-1/2 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes after flipping for a medium burger. Toast split buns on the grill rack for the last 45 to 60 seconds of the cooking time.

Special Veggie Burgers ~ Simply clean a few portobello mushroom caps and brush them with garlic-infused olive oil (put a couple of crushed cloves in the oil 30 minutes before using) and set aside. Next, slice an apple lengthwise to get the biggest possible slices and soak in water and lemon juice, which will keep them from drying out on the

grill. Then, put the mushrooms on a hot grill, gill side down and carefully lay the apples down on the coolest part of the grill. When the mushrooms have soft-ened (5-8 minutes), flip them, place the apples on top and cover with slices of brie cheese. Serve on a grill-toasted bun.

Hot Dogs ~ Choose hot dogs that are produced by sustainable meat companies and do not contain any fill-ers, byproducts or additives, like MSG or nitrates. Or, skip the meat altogether and try a vegetarian soy dog.

Veggies ~ The key is to use locally grown, sustainably raised/organic fruits and vegetables. Natural flavors come through from produce picked within a day or so of eating, preempting the need for many seasonings or sauces. Just brush on some extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle on natural salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste to enjoy both favorites and exotic veggies straight from the grill. Vegetables don’t need the same high heat that meat does, so it’s best to cook them over medium heat toward the sides of the grill.

Corn on the Cob ~ Just pull out the silks at the top of each ear and brush a little oil on the husks. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping once to cook both sides.

Grilled Asparagus ~ Brush with olive oil, season to taste and grill for 4 to 5 minutes.

Potatoes ~ It’s easy to slice or dice potatoes and onions; wrap in foil, throw in some organic butter and place on the upper rack of the grill. Put them on first, because potatoes take 35 to 45 minutes; flip the package over half-way through cooking.

Vegetable Kebabs ~ Experiment with a variety of veggies. Metal skew-ers are best, but wood or bamboo also work fine if first soaked in water for at least 30 minutes, so they don’t catch fire. To help prevent food from falling through the slats, use larger pieces, and then cut before serving.

Fruits ~ Fruits cook most evenly over low heat. The best option for grill-

ing fruit is to wait until the coals begin to die down. Fruit is done when it gets soft and shows dark grill marks. The natural sugars will caramelize where the grill touches the fruit, creating tasty crunchy bits.

Some grilling aficionados say that almost any fruit can be grilled and taste delicious, even with the skin on. Some people like to brush on olive oil or melted organic butter; others feel the taste can overpower the flavor of the fruit. Softer fruits and vegetables like peaches and squash might need to be placed on foil poked with holes or a cooking tool equivalent. Note that fruits tend to have a high water content that can make them extremely hot to touch, so cool a little before eating and taste test before digging in.

Cheese ~ Halloumi, a white, semi-hard cheese from Cyprus, is a wonderful grilling cheese. Brush it with oil and grill in large chunks, or pair it with fruit, like apples or pineapple, in a kebab. It is done when it softens and shows grill marks.

Pizza ~ This is an easy show-stopper. Roll out a favorite pizza dough and oil one side liberally. Place oil side down on a hot grill and cook until a crispy crust forms. Flip and add pre-grilled toppings, then close the grill. Cook until the bottom of the pizza has turned golden brown and toppings have melted together. Remove using tongs. For a dessert pizza, follow the same process, but top the pizza with a sweet cheese like mascarpone and grilled peaches, then sprinkle fresh mint on this special treat.

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Summer trailheads can tempt even the most diehard computer fans to push away from desktops, lace up hiking boots, pack dog treats and trek into the great

outdoors to become their own search engines in pursuit of hidden treasures. What they’re after is the next geocache. Geo means “Earth” and cache is French for “a hiding place to temporarily store items.” This year, Geocaching.com celebrates its 10th anniversary, with nearly 2 million Earth-friendly hunters seeking a cur-rent total of more than a million active caches around the world. A geocache searcher ventures forth equipped with a handheld global positioning system (GPS) receiver, a set of designated longitude and latitude coordinates, trail descriptions and cryptic clues posted on the website. New Jersey geocacher Jeff Smith also takes along his Scottish terrier mix. “What fascinates me is that there’s a goal to the hike,” he grins. “My pooch loves it.” But he adds that it’s important to be a bit secretive and

avoid attracting attention from non-geocachers who may become alerted to the presence of treasure. “Bringing a dog can be helpful; after all, you’re ‘just out walking your dog.’” The fast-growing sport started in 2000, when Dave Ul-mer, a computer consultant, filled a container with software, money and a video, book, cassette recorder and can of

black-eyed peas, as well as a sling-shot handle and a logbook with the notation “GPS Stash #1.” He hid it in the Oregon woods, made note of the coordinates using his GPS, posted it on a website and called it “The Great American GPS Stash Hunt.” His only

rule: “Take something, leave something.” The idea took off like wildfire and the word stash soon changed to cache. Delve deeper and we discover the story of a 19th-century traveling salesman who left his calling card hidden in a jar in the English countryside with instructions that whoever found it should add his own card. Soon, people began planting boxes with self-addressed letters or postcards

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It’s no secret that individuals who adopt unconscious ways to escape from stress and conflict can often become victims of their own self-destructive habits and

behavioral patterns. “Conflict creates stress and addictions, like [to] alcohol, food, work, sex and drugs,” says Yogi Amrit Desai, founder of Kripalu Yoga. “Addictions are antidotes that provide a temporary escape from the stress-producing, conflict-creating reactions you have about what you are doing, where you are going and who you are with. Addiction, which is only an effect, occurs when you continue to use inappropriate external resources to reduce stress and restore a sense of balance, while failing to resolve the cause of the stress hidden in the unconscious.”

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Ayurveda means the “Science of Life,”

a holistic view of keeping our bodies in

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of yoga, meditation and diet.

as their calling cards. The next traveler who came along and found one of the boxes would take the letter, mail it and leave a letter in its place. It sounds a bit like “Who’s got mail?” (See Letterboxing.org.) To get started as a geocacher, simply log onto the geocaching website, type in a location and sort through the many hits of hidden caches. Caches can be concealed anywhere, from wilderness areas to inner-city parks. Forms also vary, from traditional (ammo can or Lock & Lock brand divided tray) or micro-caches (film canister, breath mint tin) to theme or benchmark caches and virtual caches that des-ignate a special point of interest, such as a dazzling sunset overlook, secret grove or panoramic view. Earth caches promote educa-tion; visitors learn about geological processes, re-source manage-ment and scientific investigation pro-cedures. Mystery and puzzle caches challenge search-ers by offering puzzles, problems or mathematical equations to be solved in order to determine the coordinates. Items hidden in caches may be geocoins, trinkets or dog toys. Some include a “travel bug”—a metal dog tag with a unique tracking number stamped below the picture of a bug. The number can be tracked on the geocache site and by definition, a bug must hop from cache to cache. After finding a cache, there are three basic rules to follow:1. Sign the logbook, and if you take an item, leave an item of equal or greater value.2. Return the cache to its original hiding place.3. Cache In Trash Out (CITO). Geocachers often participate in cleaning up the environment by bringing a trash bag and picking up the occasional litter. For coordinated worldwide cleanup events, log onto Geocaching.com/cito. George Hornberger, an avid geocacher from Vienna, Virginia, echoes a common sentiment: “I’m a kid at heart,” he says, “so hunting for hidden treasure using grown-up technological toys is perfect for me. I’ve been introduced to several nearby parks and natural areas that I’d never visited until going to hunt for a cache there. The moment of joy when my family finds the cache we’re hunting for is very satisfying.” Geocaching, say organizers, helps indoor entertainment junkies put the active back into interactive. Patricia Komar is a freelance writer in British Columbia, Canada. She, her husband and their Lab/border collie and cairn terrier dogs are avid geocachers. Connect at [email protected].


Desai further explains how the body’s own homeostasis works to naturally regulate the internal polarities of ten-sion and relaxation. However, when the amount of tension exceeds what can be balanced by relaxation, people call the unresolved tension stress. “It is important to recognize that most people don’t know the difference between tension and stress,” cautions Desai. He observes that stressors—thoughts and reactions to our lifestyle, relationships, work environment and fam-ily life—are introduced through the ego mind. Emotionally charged thoughts and feelings of blame, shame or guilt then get metabolized into our biological body system. Stored in the form of toxins and neuro-glandular imbalances, these feelings create energy blocks that prevent the free flow of en-ergy, or prana, the body’s self-healing wisdom. Energy blocks may take the form of muscular tensions and weakness in liver, kidney and digestive functions. Gradual decline results in a progressive deterioration of biological processes and consequently can manifest in external symptoms of fatigue, fear, anxiety and insecurity. “But, when our thoughts are free from stressful emotion-al feelings, they naturally pass like clouds without leaving footprints in our biology,” counsels Desai, whose approach to Ayurveda is designed to solve addictions by resolving internal causes of stress. “Shift your focus inward to your inner source, instead of reaching for external distractions; go within to resolve any excess tension and all surface symptoms will begin to erode,” advises Desai, who points out that addictions prevent us from connecting to the innermost core of our being. With the release of unconscious, stress-producing conflicts, an individual naturally becomes more securely established in their core self; thus, their life force is freed to activate and ac-celerate the power of pranic healing. Ayurveda, a holistic health system and sister science of yoga, works from the outside in; yoga works from the inside out. Yoga physically initiates an unfolding of the spirit and a consequent transformation. Ayurveda initiates the same process, beginning with in-depth purification of body and mind. Ayurvedic treatments such as diet, nutritional herbs and an herbal detoxification process known as panchakar-ma, as well as meditation, not only work hand-in-hand to create a shift on a physical level, they also remove uncon-scious blocks that create chronic stress. Desai’s approaches to yoga and ayurvedic treatments are focused on working on subtle pranic levels of healing. Ayurvedic treatments are geared towards restoring energetic balance, according to an individual’s physical and psycho-logical constitution, which are considered to be interrelated and interactive. Healthful herbs and recommended lifestyle changes are precisely tailored to an individual’s primary psy-cho-physiological constitutional type—vata, which controls movement; pitta, which rules metabolism; or kapha, which controls structure. This approach determines an effective program of diet, exercise and other regular measures vital for maintaining inner balance and reducing stress. Desai’s Amrit Yoga Institute combines ayurvedic treat-

ments with the practice of Amrit yoga, yoga nidra (a form of meditation) and quantum breath meditation to create harmo-ny, balance and union and to connect individuals with their inner source of integration. This works to restore a natural balance, preventing people from being the victim of stress. “Relaxing in a zero stress zone helps to dismantle the preprogrammed self-image, phobias, addictions and stress-creating conflicts that lie beyond any mental or intellectual ap-proach,” Desai explains, “When you join yoga with Ayurveda, you have the combined power of body and soul, a powerful synergy for healing and recovery from addictions,” which he refers to as unwanted weeds. An analogy is that while Western medicine fights weeds with herbicides, ayurvedic treatments cleanse and rejuvenate the body, mind and consciousness, thus “keeping the soil inhospitable for weeds to grow in.” “Spirit, representing our core self, and the energy body, through which our spirit manifests, are eternal and insepa-rably one,” concludes Desai, who clarifies that the visible physical body is an extension of the invisible energy body. In the release of blockages and the purifying of the body, we are linked to our invisible presence, oneness. We enter the domain of divine presence and grace, which initiates sponta-neous healing. In this domain the doer, the ego mind, disap-pears and “the presence performs the miracle.”

For more information on Ayurveda and the Amrit Yoga Insti-tute, visit AmritYoga.org or call 352-685-3001.

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June is Boulder Walk & Bike Month!!TuESDAy, JuNE 1The Mix: Mixing Running, Riding and Singles – 6-9pm. Join Full Cycle and Fleet Feet the FirstTuesday night of each month for a 6pm ride or run then meet at Ruben’s (Broadway and Walnut) at 7:15pm for Happy Hour drink and food specials.

Depression & Back – 7:30pm. Susan Polis Schutz brings attention and understanding to this debilitating illness. Boulder Bookstore.

WEDNESDAy, JuNE 2Full Cycle Free Maintenance Class – 7-8:30pm. Join Full Cycle at 18th and Pearl for a FREE beginner maintenance class. Call 303-440-1002 to hold a spot. Space is limited!

ThurSDAy, JuNE 3Mountain Bike Skills – 5:30-7:30pm. Practice balance exercises, cornering, front wheel lifts, rear wheel lifts, bunny hopping, climbing, and braking on a flat grassy area. Limited space, pre-registration through outdoor DIVAS required. $25.

Radiant Awareness Group – Thursdays, June-August. Open to the awareness that you are and experience your world in a more natural, expansive and transformative way. $200. N. Boulder. Info/register 303-545-5485 RadiantAwareness.com

American Holistic Nurses Association 30th Annual Conference – June 3-6. Re- Discover unique ways to enrich your practice. Collaborate with hundreds of holistic nurses. Colorado Springs. Ahna.org

FriDAy, JuNE 48th Anniversary StarHouse Kirtan – 7-10pm. Scott Medina leads high-energy ecstatic chants, with inspired drumming which invites you to dance as well as chant or meditate. All are welcome. Tickets $15/door, or $12/in advance. Info [email protected].

SATurDAy, JuNE 5Boulder County Aids Project Yard Sale – 8am-2pm . A humungous yard sale filled with recycled

treasures benefiting people in our community infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Hosted by Joyful Furniture, 21st & Pearl, Boulder. bcap.org

Green Building Product & Service Fair – 9am-3pm. Learn about the latest in green building from the experts. Central Park, 13th and Canyon. Free. bgbg.org

NCAR/UCAR 50th Anniversary Open House – 9am-4pm. Staff will be on hand to explain their work, demonstrate their instruments, show their labs, introduce the NCAR aircraft, and more. Free.

Whittier Mapleton Garden Tour – 11am-3pm. A self-guided tour through eight amazing private gardens on historic Mapleton Hill, in the heart of downtown Boulder.

Boulder Outdoor Cinema Kick Off – 7pm. June 5 – August 28. $5 Donation. Behind Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Info 888-881-FILM

Sounds of Lyons – 8pm. A transformational experience in classical music. $35 festival passes $15 individual concert. Tickets available soundsoflyons.com or at the door. Info 303-249-7135

Honoring the Wisdom of the Yoniverse; Women Healing Women Workshop through Initiation and Celebration – Jun 5-6. Be supported in igniting your Divine Feminine Nature and Ecstatic Feminine Power through Tantric ritual and other sacred techniques and experience. $260 (includes lodging and meals) Info/register 720-304-6449 or tantricsacredjourneys.com

Rite of Passage Leaders Gathering – June 5-8. Gather with other women to create meaningful initiatory experiences for adolescent girls to share our collected wisdom, trade curriculum ideas, and build strong networks of support. $200-500. Mountains near Boulder. Info 303-642-0562 or. HerFeetOnTheEarth.org

SuNDAy, JuNE 6Healing Power of Oils – 10am-2pm. Learn about the healing powers of Young Living Essential Oils. Free. 29th Street Mall, Ste 2028. 2nd floor above Borders Books. RSVP Jeanne Natré 303-828-0941

Living Creatively with the Spiritual Laws of Life – 10:30-11:30am. An uplifting setting to deepen our understanding of how Divine Spirit works in our lives. Free. ECKANKAR Center of Boulder Valley, Crossroads Gardens, 1800 30th St. Suite 208. 303-443-1610, eck-colorado.org

Boulder Jewish Festival – 11am-5pm. One-day celebration of Jewish culture, featuring live entertainment, fine art and Judaica, ethnic food, community organizations and activities for all ages. FREE! 1300 Block of Pearl.

Sounds of Lyons –2pm & 8pm. A transformational experience in classical music. $35 festival passes $15 individual concert. Tickets available soundsoflyons.com or at the door. Info 303-249-7135

B360 Circle Boulder by Bicycle Tour – 3pm. Scott Carpenter Park. Info CommunityCycles.org

MoNDAy, JuNE 7Mighty Dragons Summer Camp – 9am-12pm. June 7-11. Ages 4-7. Your child will run, jump, leap, and explore through outdoor adventures, martial arts, and ninja games. $150. Boulder Quest Martial Arts. 1501 Lee Hill Rd #18. Boulderquest.com. 303-440-3647.

Psychic Tools for Beginners – 7-9pm. Learn how to heal yourself and develop your psychic abilities in this 8 week course. First night free. 303-530-0920. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

TuESDAy, JuNE 8Coed Bike Ride – 6pm. As part of Boulder’s Walk & Bike Month, take part in an enjoyable, relaxing all ages ride starting at Full Cycle, 1795 Pearl St on Tuesday nights in June. Info 303-440-1002.

Folk Dancing on the Plaza – 7-10pm. Tuesdays June 8-Sept 14. Teaching 7-8pm, dancing after. Fun dances from around the world! No partner or experience needed. 13th St btwn Canyon & Arapahoe. Info 303-499-6363

ThurSDAy, JuNE 10Healing Meditation: Emotional Alchemy – 7-8:30pm. When stuck emotional energy is our own, we need to transmute it, rather than dump it. $10 donation. 1800 30th St. Suite 307, Boulder. 303-545-5562. wholebeingexplorations.com/spirit/groups.html

FriDAy, JuNE 11Kids Club: Whole Foods Friday – 8:30am-noon. Every Friday thru August 6th. Join us planting a garden outside Whole Foods Market Superior. Register at Wildbear.com

Full Cycle’s Free Massage “Park”ing Space – 10:30am-2pm. June is Bike and Walk Month and part of the festivities is to turn a few downtown parking spaces into “parks” for the afternoon. Full Cycle offers relaxing massages from Nicole Olexa.

Lyons Outdoor Games – Fri-Sun. Races, competitions, clinics, live music, cold beverages and fun for the whole family. Free. LyonsOutdoorGames.com.

SATurDAy, JuNE 12Liberation Economics – 9am-5pm. June 12-13. Make a living, living your purpose. You no longer need to choose between having a well paying job or one that is fulfilling. $299. Boulder Integral, 2805 Broadway. liberationeconomics.com

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International Dance Festival – 10:30am-6:30pm. Sat&Sun. Dance and music performances from around the world. Watch, learn , participate and enjoy international art, handmade crafts and food. Boulder County Courthouse

29th Street Live Concert Series – 6-9pm. Saturdays June 12 – Aug 7. Enjoy live outdoor music with great restaurants and shopping, plenty of free parking and the best sunset in Boulder.


SuNDAy, JuNE 13International Dance Festival – 10:30am-6:30pm. Dance and music performances from around the world. Watch, learn, participate and enjoy international art, handmade crafts and food. Boulder County Courthouse

Conversations with/in Nature – 1:30-4:30 pm. Walk easy trail, connect with nature, share in circle:for the Earth. Free. RSVP: 303-273-5582 or [email protected].


WEDNESDAy, JuNE 16Morning Music Meditation – 10am. A morning of Music Meditation in the Canyon Theater. Boulder Public Library.

Bands on the Bricks – 7-9pm. June 16-Aug18. Dance, picnic and listen to the best local bands along the Front Range.

You are a Cup for the Living Water – 7pm. A spiritually uplifting video by Harold Klemp, Spiritual Leader. Free. ECKANKAR Center of Boulder Valley, Crossroads Gardens, 1800 30th St. Suite 208. 303-443-1610, eck-colorado.org

Toward a Zero Energy Home–7:30pm. Author David Johnston walks readers through the process of building and living in a truly green home. Boulder Bookstore.

ThurSDAy, JuNE 17Beer and Brats Tasting – 6:30-8pm. Join Superior Whole Foods Market for this Private Party. Sample brats paired with beers in honor of Fathers Day. This event is FREE but you must email [email protected] to receive your invitation!

FriDAy, JuNE 18Noon Tunes – Noon-1:30pm. June 18-August 20. Enjoy great local music of all genres during your Friday lunch break. 1300 Block of Pearl.

Crystal Bowl Yoga and Meditation – 6:30-7:45pm. Class will begin with simple vinyasa and the majority of the class will be quiet meditation with the bowls. Om Time.

PujaGroove – 7-9:30pm. Tantra meets Dance. Come integrate conscious open hearted intimacy with free form rhythmic movement. $15. Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl St. 303-530-0920

Embodying Feminine Radiance – 7-10pm. Celebrate the feminine through ritual, rhythm,

dance, breath, yoga and the full spectrum of color to ignite our chakras. Register early. $30 single, $40 for 2. The Starhouse. Info/Register [email protected] or EnergizeShanti.com

SATurDAy, JuNE 19St. Germain Channeling & Healing – 10am-1pm. Learn how to alchemize your life! Ask St. Germain personal questions and receive individual help and healing. $50. 303-530-0920. BoulderPsychicInstitute.org

SuNDAy, JuNE 20Community HU Song – 10:30am. Learn how to sing HU, a love song to God. This monthly 20 minute Community HU Song is followed by food and fellowship. Free. ECKANKAR Center of Boulder Valley, Crossroads Gardens, 1800 30th St. Suite 208. 303-443-1610, eck-colorado.org

MoNDAy, JuNE 21Youth Summer Camp – 9am-12pm. June 21-25. Ages 7-10. Let your mini-ninja learn to stealth walk, explore their environment, learn sword and throwing star skills, and gain a love of martial arts. $150. Boulder Quest Martial Arts. 1501 Lee Hill Rd #18, Boulder. Boulderquest.com. 303-440-3647.

TuESDAy, JuNE 22Boulder Beer Bicycle Benefit – 5:30-8pm. Enjoy food, fun and prizes. Proceeds benefit Community Cycles Rolling Bikes Clinics. $15. Boulder Beer. 2880 Wilderness Place. Buy tickets online CommunityCycles.org.

Quickly Reduce And Eliminate Food Cravings! – 6:30-8 pm. Come to this fun class and learn quick and effective tools for reducing and eliminating food cravings. $15 per person/2 for $24. Ruby Slippers Spa in Superior. Space is limited RSVP to 303-501-6531 by June 18th. rubyslippersspa.com.

WEDNESDAy, JuNE 23Bike to Work Day!Women Who Light the Community Awards Luncheon – 11:30am-1:30pm. Honoring women who have made a significant difference in our community through their civic, professional, and community involvement. Millennium Harvest House Hotel in Boulder. $40 single / $400 table. Register boulderchamber.com.

ThurSDAy, JuNE 24Healing Meditation: Grounding Light into the Body – 7-8:30pm. At this season of Light, we will work with opening the body and grounding light in. $10 donation. 1800 30th St. Suite 307, Boulder. 303-545-5562. wholebeingexplorations.com/spirit/groups.html

FriDAy, JuNE 25Mrs. GreenJeans Birthday Sale – 11am-6pm. 15% off everything at the Boulder Hydroponic and Organic Center. 1630 N. 63rd St. bhocenter.com.

SpiritTalk: Tuning To Your Soul and Personal Power – 7-9pm. As energetic beings we can tune ourselves. Tuning to your soul’s home frequency.. $15 for 2. Advance discount. The Bead Lounge 320 Main St., Longmont. 303-545-5562. wholebeingexplorations.com/spirit/classes.html

Full Moon Hike – 6:30pm Break from your usual routine and connect with the world around you. Easy to moderate difficulty, locations vary along the Front Range. Free. Hikes led by a wellness coach and outdoor enthusiast! Call to RSVP and for location 303-642-0428

SATurDAy, JuNE 26Teaching Yoga to Pregnant Yogini’s – 2-5pm. A workshop for yoga teachers or pregnant women who do yoga. This class will cover the basic precautions for all pregnant women, how to adapt an asana practice as women’s bodies change. $45. Info/register 303-447-9642

TuESDAy, JuNE 29Green Drinks Boulder – 5:30pm. Enjoy sustainable libations with green thinking professionals. For details join our Facebook group.

WEDNESDAy, JuNE 30Morning Music Meditation – 10am. A morning of Music Meditation in the Canyon Theater. Boulder Public Library.

SuNDAy, JuLy 4Firecracker Flow: All-level Yoga Class – 10am-noon. Come and embody a celebration of FREEDOM in this creative and dynamic Prana Flow(R) 4th of July class with a firecracker of a teacher, Gina Caputo. Om Time.

Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast – 7:30pm. Folsom Field.

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ongoing events

Planetary Healing, World Harmony Meditations Teleclass – 8-9am. Guided Meditations and Self Mastery tools that assist to clear ourselves and the planet of our unconscious fears. Info 720-301-3993


Sunday Meditation – 9am. Service to follow at 10:30am. Unity Center, 505 Main St, Longmont. 720-251-1419 or UnityLongmont.org.

Market Fresh Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Sundays, Jun 6-Oct 31.Treat yourself to fresh vegetables, breads, pastries, fruits, a variety of treats and much more from local vendors and our restaurants.

Jazz or Blues Jam – 7:30-10pm. Players welcome. Boulder Outlook Hotel. 800 28th Street. BoulderOutlook.com/musiccalendar.html

Level 1 & 2 Yoga Class – 9:15-10:45am. Flow sequence. $15/drop in. One Boulder Fitness, Boulder. 303-447-9642

Embracing Loss – 10am-4pm. Heal your heart from devastating loss and move forward in your life with optimism. Caritas Spiritist Ctr, 3775 Iris Ave.,$99. By appt. Info 720-301-3993

Cardio Kickboxing – 6:15-7pm. Get in shape and reduce stress. 1st class free. Boulder Quest Center, 1501 Lee Hill Rd #18. 303-440-3647

Yoga For Conditioning and Restoring – 9-10:15am. Vinyasa flow, all levels. $15 ($12 3 or more classes). The Nook, 985 Westview Dr. Boulder.EnergizeShanti.com.

Lunch-time Laughter Club – 12-12:45pm. Laughter Yoga. All levels. Dispels stress and worry. Rejuvenates. Free. Unitarian University F e l l ow s h i p , 1 2 4 1 C e r e s D r, L a fa y e t t e . LiveLifeLaughing.org.

Level 1 & 2 Yoga Class – 12-1pm. Flow sequence. $12. Vida Yoga Studio, Boulder. 303-447-9642

Tribal Belly Dance – 6pm. American Tribal Style with Jennifer Goran. Boulder Quest Center, 1501 Lee Hill Rd #18. 303-440-3647

Coed Bike Ride – 6pm. An enjoyable, relaxing all ages ride starting at Full Cycle, 1795 Pearl St on Tuesday nights in June beginning the 8th. Info 303-440-1002.

Folk Dancing on the Plaza – 7-10pm. Tuesdays June 8-Sept 14. Teaching 7-8, dancing after. Fun dances from around the world! No partner or experience needed. 13th St btwn Canyon & Arapahoe. Info 303-499-6363

Healing Space – 12-2pm. 15 minute energy clearings or healings. Free/donation. 1800 30th St. Ste 307 Boulder. 303-545-5562.

Self Defense for Grown-Ups – 1-2pm. 1st time free. Boulder Quest. 1501 Lee Hill Rd #18. 303-440-3647

Business Women’s Network Meeting – 1-2:15pm. Enhancing the growth of members’ businesses. $10/month. Remax Alliance Office 4770 Baseline Ave., Suite 200 Boulder. 303-480-5838. BWNboulder.com

Boulder Farmer’s Market – 4pm-8pm. Locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and wines, 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe. BoulderFarmers.org.

Level 1 & 2 Yoga Class – 4-5pm. Flow sequence .$15. Yo Mama Yoga Studio, 29th and Baseline, Boulder. 303-447-9642

What Is Coaching and How Can It Benefit You – 5pm. Free teleseminar. 218-862-6420, access code 1124051. Live weekly call answers questions, free coaching demo.

Bands on the Bricks – 7-9pm. June 16-Aug18. Dance, picnic and listen to the best local bands along the Front Range.

Weekly Healing Meditation Service – 7pm. A free healing and meditation service. Open to the public. Unity of Boulder. 303-442-1411 or UnityofBoulder.com.

Heart Mastery Class – 7-8:30pm. Experience how to release the love of power and become powerfully loving. $20. Info 720-301-3993

Qi Gong for Beginners – 7-8pm. 1800 30th St, Boulder. Crossroads Gardens, Ste 201. First visit free. David Moore, 303 917-3318. JinGui.com

Live Interactive Audio Event – 7:30pm. A modern mystic’s profound journey into Infinity. You will be stunned with insights and experience a transmission of cosmic energy. cosmicfieldacademy.com

Conscious Core Conditioning: Pilates Fitball & Weights – 9-10am. Core integration, spine stabilization, conditioning and balance. All levels. $18/$15. Boulder. Pre-reg required [email protected].

Free Aura & Chakra Healings – 6-7pm, drop in. Clear foreign energy from your space and feel great! Free. 303-530-0920.

Ninja Fit – 6-6:45pm. 45 minutes of ab busting, glute toning strength and flexibility training. 1st class free. Boulder Quest Center, 1501 Lee Hill Rd #18. 303-440-3647.

Free Psychic Readings – 7-8:30pm. Discover your past lives and the colors of your aura. Free. Boulder. Schedule 303-530-0920.

School of the Blues – 7:30-10pm. Live music. Boulder Outlook Hotel, 800 28th Street, Boulder. BoulderOutlook.com/musiccalendar.html.

Open Mic Night – 8pm. Poetry, spoken word, musicians (acoustic set) all are welcome. Folsom Street Coffee, Boulder. 303-440-8808

Kids Club: Whole Foods Friday – 8:30am-noon. Every Friday June 11th - August 6th. Join us planting a garden outside Whole Foods Market Superior. Register at Wildbear.com

Level 1 Yoga Class – 9:15-10:20am. Flow sequence. $15. One Boulder Fitness. 303-447-9642

Noon Tunes – Noon-1:30pm. June 18-August 20. Enjoy great local music of all genres during the Friday lunch break. 1300 Block of Pearl.

Level 1 & 2 Yoga Class – 4-5:15pm. Flow sequence. $15. One Boulder Fitness. 303-447-9642

Friday Downtown Table Tour – 3-6pm. Downtown Tours feature some of Boulder’s most creative, award winning chefs. Thoughtfully selected wine and beverage pairings complement the gourmet Front Range Cuisine featured at these restaurants. $65. Localtabletours.com

Live Music at Folsom Street – 8pm. Folsom Street Coffee, 1795 Folsom St, Boulder. 303-440-8808.

Live Music at Boulder Outlook Hotel – 8-10:30pm. 800 28th Street, Boulder. BoulderOutlook.com

Boulder Farmer’s Market – 8am-2pm. Locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and more. 13th Street btwn Canyon & Arapahoe. BoulderFarmers.org.

Longmont Farmer’s Market – 8am-2pm. Locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and more. Boulder County Fairgrounds. BoulderFarmers.org.

Level 3 Yoga Class – 8-9:30am. Flow sequence. $12. Vida Yoga Studio, Boulder. 303-447-9642

Cosmetic Acupuncture Special – 9am-2pm. Reduce fine lines, scars, and wrinkles. Sliding scale $25-45. Appointments only. 3405 Penrose Place, Suite 202, Boulder. 303-875-2896, RoseOM.com.

Cardio Sword – 11:45am. Like cardio kickboxing only you use a sword on the bags. 1st class free. Boulder Quest Center, 1501 Lee Hill Rd #18. 303-440-3647

29th Street Live Concert Series – 6-9pm. Saturdays June 12 – Aug 7. Enjoy live outdoor music. Free. Boulder.

Boulder Outdoor Cinema – 7pm. Saturdays, June 5 – August 28. $5 Donation. Behind Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Info 888-881-FILM

Live music – 8pm. At Boulder’s zero waste, eco-friendly coffee shop. Folsom Street Coffee, 1795 Folsom St, Boulder. 303-440-8808.

Live Music at Boulder Outlook Hotel – 8-10:30pm. 800 28th Street, Boulder. BoulderOutlook.com

NUTRITION & HEALTH

HEALTH COUNSELOR Tara Welles RN303-502-7358www.tarawelles.com

As a nurse and certified health counselor, I partner with you in addressing your health/nutrition needs and concerns. Working together we will find the food and lifestyle choices that best support you in achieving your desired health and fitness level.

I offer a free initial health consultation.

WATER WISE GARDENING

BOULDER HYDROPONIC & ORGANIC CENTER1630 N. 63rd Street, Unit 5, Boulder303-415-0045bhocenter.com

The experts on water-wise gardens. Grow tasty tomatoes, your favorite vegetables or flowers indoors all year long using a fraction of the water. High-quality hydroponic and organic supplies in stock. Great customer service is our top priority. See ad page 19.


CHIROPRACTIC

RED TAIL WELLNESS CENTERSDr. Ian Hollaman, DC3393 Iris Avenue #105Boulder CO 80301303-882-8447redtailwellnesscenters.com

Dr. Ian Hollaman focuses on supporting difficult and chronic cases such as elevated glucose and cholesterol, thyroid disor-ders, as well as novel solutions to pain and injuries. He holds a proficiency level in professional Applied Kinesiology and has

accumulated hundreds of hours in post graduate nutrition. Schedule a comprehensive visit to let your health soar! See ad page 17.

CHRONIC PAIN & TRAUMA

BREAKTHROUGH BODY HEALINGTeena Evert CSIP, SRT, RYT, NCTMB2299 Pearl Street, Suite 310Boulder, Co 80302Direct: 303-884-9642teena@breakthroughbodyhealing.comwww.breakthroughbodyhealing.com

Conquer your pain with Break-through Body Healing. Expertise in pain and injury rehabilitation, trauma therapy, nutritional coun-seling and alternatives to physical therapy.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

RADIANT HEALTH OF BOULDERMary WasingerI-ACT Certified, Colon Hydrotherapist3445 Penrose Place, Ste. 260Boulder, CO 80301www.radianthealthofboulder.comwww.profoundhealingwater.com

Healing your digestive tract is essential to achieving optimal health. The gentle process of colon hydrotherapy along with probiotics, detoxification programs, proper hydration and an alkaline diet will help you dramatically reach new levels of physical and emotional well-

ness. My expertise in colon health empowers my clients towards well-being in a peaceful and safe environment. See coupon page 23.

EDITOR/WRITER

MARJ [email protected]

Impeccable, prompt editing and/or proofreading of your book manu-script, website, and communications. What does your language use say about you and your professionalism?“Don’t tell me words don’t matter.” ~ Barack Obama

See ad page 6.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

CHAR CAMPBELLElegant Graphic Design303-530-2516 [email protected]

Designing and producing exceptional print projects since 1988. Specializing in longer documents, such as manuals, catalogs, magazines, and book interior design for self-publishers. See coupon page 23.

HOLISTIC SKIN CARE

CREME DE LA CREME FACE & BODYCAREKerstin BarnesEsthetician & Massage Therapist3280 28th Street, Ste 11, Boulder 303-818-4827BoulderFaceCare.com

Enhancing and balancing your skin, body and soul with a ho-listic skincare approach based on Chinese medicine. 5 Ele-ment Facials, Anti-aging Treat-ments, Mineral Makeup, Brow & EyelashTinting, Waxing and Massage. See ad page 9.

communityresourceguideConnecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email [email protected] to request our media kit.

CLASSIFIEDS

BEAUTIFUL FURNISHED OFFICE SPACE for Rent - 2299 Pearl Street, Suite 310. Boulder. Ideal for Bodywork and or Psychotherapy. $125/day. 303-884-9642 for more information.

OFFICE SPACE

LARGE ROOM IN CLINIC WITH OTHER HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS available 2-3 days per week in Gunbarrel. Massage table and internet access available for use. Call Denise at 303-530-1044.

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As a Natural Awakenings publisher, your magazine will help thousands of readers to make positive changes in their lives, while promoting local practitioners and providers of natural, earth-friendly lifestyles.

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