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contents March/April 2016 • Issue 128

features9 Oatmeal for Insomniacs!

Collin Ruiz

10 Nutrition for IntuitionDoreen Virtue and Robert Reeves

13 Beating Food SensitivitiesAmber Currie

14 On The Road Again Suzanne Rouge

18 Create Some Calm!Mary Beth Kennedy

19 True Communication Requires Your PresenceLeslie Shore

21 Forest BathingDonna Mazzitelli

22 Wholetones: The Healing Frequency MusicProjectLynette Chilcott

24 Watsu: A Spiritual ExperiencePhyllis K. Kennemer

26 Aiming High: The art, the practice and the gift ofconscious agingRon Pevny

34 Facials… A Beautiful Way to Relax and RejuvenateMary Barghelame

columns28 Foodie Corner: Fresh Veggies Will Not

Disappoint! Enjoy Garden Patties with Avocado Cream DressingBarb Combs

29 Foodie Corner: Nostalgic for Home Cooking? Try Ribs & KrautJordan Danz

35 Leveling Up : Introducing the Abundance3

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Welcome to the new Trending feature. Here, we will discuss what’s hot and what’s not in life,the universe and everything. For this issue, what’s hot is meeting joyfully and mindfully… notdrunkenly. Gathering over an artful cocktail with friends is still fabulous, but getting wastedas a way of socializing is not. That’s so 1980s (and yes, I grew up in the 1980s so I wouldknow). How about bringing your green drink to a meet-up of awesome, like-minded people?Yes! No regrets, no hang-overs, just a wonderful time and energy for that morning run or yogaclass. Many excellent adventures can be had while completely sober. Here are a few that arehappening across the country:

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Wanderlust Festivals are billed as all-out celebrations of mindfulliving. They bring together a remarkable group of yoga andmeditation instructors, musical performers, speakers, artists andchefs for transformational retreats in the world’s most awe-inspiring natural resorts. They create an experience that gets into your mind, body and soul. For 2016, they have festivalsin North America scheduled for Hawaii, West Virginia, Vermont, Colorado, California, British Columbia and Quebec. It issaid that Wanderlust is an experience that leaves you different than when you came — with new ideas, new friends, newlydiscovered abilities and greater peace. Like it. Love it. Need to attend the one in CO.

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How about a glittery dance party before work? This is an idea whose timehas come, right?! Why not show up to the office with a smile and spring inyour step. Daybreaker organizes sober morning raves in major cities acrossthe globe. If there’s not one yet in your city, then you can apply to be aproducer on their website. But get ready to answer questions like: Are youawesome? Are you immortal? What’s your daily level of mischief?

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Meditating with others can be fun and impactful. Medi Club, agroup of Modern Meditators, organized its first free massmeditation in Central Park in NYC in June 2015, and more eventsare to follow. Their mission is to make meditation part of ourculture and foster a sense of community and interconnectedness.And here’s the truly awesome part — there’s an after party. I lovethis modern twist on meditation. Time is spent quieting the mindand looking inward, and then you party like it’s 1999 with a like-minded, sober community.

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going to bed often doesn'thelp their body prepare forsleep. For example, Bill was eatingbetween 7:30 or 8:00 p.m., when itwould have been better for him to eat at5:00 pm and then have a snack an hourbefore bed. That is exactly what Irecommended, and the snack beforebed? Oatmeal!

Oatmeal is typically recommended tolower cholesterol; however it is also asource of tryptophan. This makesoatmeal perfect for eating at night anhour before bed.

Because Bill has high cholesterol, Irecommended supplementing hisoatmeal with hemp hearts, chia seeds,ground flax seed and pumpkin seeds.Not only are these heart-healthy foods,they have the added benefit ofconsiderable amounts of protein.Pumpkin seeds have significantly moretryptophan than oatmeal and they havemore protein per ounce than turkey!Plus add a non-dairy milk, oat milk andcinnamon and you now haveinsomniacs’ oatmeal!

Not everyone is a Cowboy Breakfastperson. There are others I call SunriseBreakfast people. These people arehungry the minute they wake up andtheir body requires a high plant-proteinbreakfast such as the insomniacs’oatmeal described above or a grain withlots of nuts and seeds; for instance, riceporridge with hemp hearts, chia seedsand cashews.

Other foods that help the body

prepare for sleepinclude comfort

foods. Althoughcarbohydrates (bread and pasta)

are typically comfort foods, wholegrains with essential fatty acids areespecially comforting. That is why myinsomniac oatmeal is so good for you atbedtime. Couple this with a dinner ofsalmon, rice and vegetables (spinach,Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, sweetpotatoes, yams or winter squash) isperfect for insomniacs.

Insomnia can be a difficult problemto tackle because of the wide variety ofprimary and secondary causes. Forexample the pineal gland is responsiblefor producing melatonin, a hormonethat regulates sleep. And melatonin isproduced when you are sleeping. If youaren’t sleeping then you aren’t makingmelatonin; if you aren’t makingmelatonin, you aren’t sleeping! This iswhy nutritional balance,supplementation and timing of mealscan set you up for true health.

Collin Ruiz believes holistic nutrition includesconsciously eating healthy foods thatpromote vibrant physical and mental health,while supporting a strong immune systemand preventing disease. With a Mastersdegree in nutrition and incorporating muscletesting to evaluate nutritional options, Collinstrives to integrate a balanced eating planinto her client’s [email protected] 970-631-1830

Bill was a former weight lifter whowas used to eating a high protein(animal) breakfast (what I call a

Cowboy Breakfast: steak and eggs). Heswitched to eating oatmeal for breakfastin an attempt to lower his cholesterol.He was experiencing issues withinsomnia and low energy in theafternoons.

When I met Bill he was treating hisenergy slump by adding vitaminsupplements. After feeling an energycrash, most people reach for stimulants:caffeine, sugar, cigarettes or energydrinks. These are all Band-Aids.Matching nutritional needs and timingof meals helps maintain adequate energyreserves throughout the day.

In Bill’s case I recommended that hisbreakfast and lunch include high proteinanimal AND plant based foods whilereducing his carbohydrates andeliminating fruit. I also recommendedadding adaptogens for adrenal support.Adaptogens are herbs that adapt to theindividual needs of the body to provideessential support for your adrenalsystem. For example, Ashwagandha(Withania somnifera), Astragalus root(Astragalus membranaceus) andRhodiola rosea help to manage thebody's response to stress.

Next we looked at how to align Bill’snutritional needs to tackle his insomnia.Popular sleep aids include melatonin,valerian root and pharmaceutical sleepaids such as Ambian. However, whatpeople eat for dinner or take before

Oatmeal for Insomniacs!Collin Ruiz

“What, it’s not my insomnia but what I’meating?” asked Bill. “Yes, that is what I’msaying!” As a Holistic Nutritionist, I have heardmany people complain that by the afternoonthey have trouble concentrating, their patienceis growing short, and their cravings for junkfood is at an all time high. Eating the rightthings at the right time can set you up forsuccess, energy during the day AND a goodnight’s sleep!

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Practical Intuition

Our intuition is an inner voicethat speaks with an essence of love.As we connect to that loving energy,we feel supported. We feel relaxedand safe, knowing that everythinghappening at this moment has agreater purpose.

Begin with those small calls toaction, the ones that say, Today reachout to your friend, because who knowswhat that friend is going through atthis moment? Understand that thosegut feelings, and that sense ofurgency behind them, may very wellbe lifesaving for that dear loved oneof yours.

If you “hold on” to that intuitiveguidance, it’s like a mail carrierreceiving a parcel and refusing todeliver it. If you keep it to yourself,only one person is going to benefitfrom it, and that’s you. However, ifyou choose to share that message –to have the courage and the

confidence to speak what you feel –then it may change the lives of yourloved ones and allow them to feelhappier and freer... and be inspiredto then trust their own gut feelings.They, in turn, will share theirintuitive messages, and that rippleeffect spreads.

As you listen to your innerguidance, it may tell you somethingsimple, such as Switch lanes, whileyou’re driving in the car. It maybecome more complex, such as, Youneed to leave that relationship, Youneed to change careers, or You need tomove.

Your intuition can be like aninternal lie detector. When you meetsomeone, you can immediately tell ifyou like him or her or if somethingabout what he or she is saying ringsuntrue. You get a sense ofsomebody’s energy the instant thatyou make a connection, and yourinternal lie detector says, Yes, this is a

The following is an excerpt from Nutrition for Intuition by Doreen Virtue and Robert Reeves. It is published by Hay House (January 5, 2016)

and is available in bookstores and online at www.hayhouse.com

When you meetsomeone, you canimmediately tellif you like him or her or ifsomething aboutwhat he or she issaying ringsuntrue.

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wonderful person! Or, it does theopposite and tells you to get as faraway as you possibly can.

Sometimes you pick up ondifferent energies when you’re insomebody’s home. Do you feeluplifted, or do you get a sense thatthe person is just trying to impressyou? Is that energy stagnant withnegativity? You’ll know.

So please trust the messages thatyou receive when you meetsomebody or when you enter a newenvironment. Do so especially ifyou’re going to see practitioners orhealers, because if you go into a spacefeeling uncertain or afraid, that’s asign to step back.

This is something that we’velearned to listen to when we’ve beeninvited to attend particular seminars.We feel that our purpose here onEarth is to help as many people as wecan. We hope to spread healingmessages about spirituality, naturalhealth, God, and the angels. But westill have to trust our own intuition.Sometimes we get invited to speak atevents that sound wonderful, butthere’s something in our gut thatsays, Don’t do it.

When we trust that information,even though it might feeluncomfortable at the time, we’rethen able to look back on that eventat a later date and understand whywe were guided to stay away. Oftenit’s not because the organizers orattendees were “bad” or anything likethat, but rather something else cameup that more urgently required ourattention. We might not have beenable to give 100 percent at thatparticular event. Perhaps we’d beenso busy throughout the year that weneeded some time to rest.

As you listen to your intuition,you learn that the way in which Godand your angels communicate withyou is special and unique because youare special and unique. Rather than

feeling like you have to fit inside abox, honor your own perceptions.

Trust your intuition. Truly, it’sthe heavenly voice of God and yourangels coming through.

Science and Intuition

At one time, intuition wasconsidered an old wives’ tale. Today,researchers have solid scientificfoundations for the process ofintuition. Dozens of studies supportthe value of intuition in decisionmaking and finding creative

solutions to problems. A recent studystated that medical doctors canachieve better outcomes in theirpatients’ care by calling upon theirintuition when making decisions.The researchers concluded, “Intuitiveand analytical decision processes mayhave complementary effects inachieving the desired outcomes ofpatient decision support” (de Vries etal. 2013). A related study found thatfarmers use intuition more thananalytics.

Many studies have focused on ourphysical reactions to varioussituations, measuring bloodpressure, brain waves, perspirationand heart rate in response to stimuli,such as looking at emotionallycharged photos or video clips. Insome intriguing experiments, theparticipants’ heart and other systemswere shown to react to a photo orvideo even before the people beingstudied were shown the stimulus.Most of these experiments are“double-blind,” which means that

neither the participants nor theresearchers know beforehand whichtype of image the person beingstudied will see. The studies showthat our bodies “know” whensomething emotionally charged iscoming our way.

Perhaps you’ve had thisexperience yourself when you wokeup feeling excited or happy for noknown reason. Or, similarly, you felta sense of dread on a day whensomething unforeseen andunpleasant later occurred.

Research has demonstrated thatour palms begin to sweat when we’rearound something harsh ordangerous several minutes before ourconscious minds can register thethreat. This makes sense, as thehands have a high number of sensoryneuronal connections to the nervoussystem. Scientists believe that if wecould learn to pay attention to ourpalms’ subtle signals, includingperspiration, it would enable us to beconsciously be aware of — and avoid— danger.

Similar studies find that our heartrate and blood pressure increasewhen people are directing negativethoughts our way, and that thesefunctions relax and decrease whenothers are thinking positive thoughtsabout us. It turns out that “sendinglove” is a measurable energy!

Intuition Works with the Body’s Systems

Our ancient ancestors relied ontheir intuition to ensure their

The studies show that our bodies“know” when something emotionallycharged is coming our way.


physical safety. Imagine thevulnerable feeling of walking outsideto forage for food, where you dependon your wits to stay alive. This is thesame built-in system wild animalsuse for survival. While we now shopin grocery stores for food and live inhouses, this doesn’t mean that ourancestors’ instincts have “evolvedaway.”

Researchers have pinpointed thebrain’s right hemisphere, which isassociated with emotions and thearts, as the center of our intuition.Additionally, the autonomic nervoussystem, also called our “ancientbrain,” appears to be hardwired toinstinctively react to potentialdanger in a way that could be called“intuitive.” The brain’s limbic system— our feeling center — can sensedanger detected by the autonomicnervous system before it’s physicallyapparent. In this way, our intuition

(if we listen to it) keeps us safe.In the face of stress, our nervous

and endocrine systems work closelytogether to bring about harmony and

balance. These two systems arelinked by the hypothalamus, astructure in the brain’s limbicsystem. While the endocrine systemis made up of many glands, the mostimportant to know in regard tostress and intuition are the pituitaryand adrenal glands. Let’s look at howall these systems work together.

When your nervous systemrecognizes a stressor, it sends amessage to the hypothalamus, whichthen releases hormones to deliverthe message to the pituitary gland.Next, the pituitary sends outhormones influencing the adrenalglands. In turn, this causes youradrenals to release a hormone toreduce the effects of the stress. Thispattern continues until your body issatisfied that you have enoughstress-relieving hormones available.Your body then relaxes, and thenervous system calms.

However, if stress continues forextended periods of time, thebiological exchange of neuro-messages and hormones may becomeunbalanced. If the hypothalamus,pituitary, or adrenal glands becomedepleted, it creates a strain along thecascade. This causes a change in yourstress response, energy levels andhormones.

By supporting your endocrine andnervous systems nutritionally, youwill help keep your intuition clearand sharp. And, conversely, listeningto your intuition is a big factor inreducing your stress levels, as it willguide you to avoid stress-producingsituations in the first place. Yourintuition may also lead you to astress-management program that’scustom-tailored to your interests,schedule, and budget.

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Food sensitivities affect asmany as 90 percent ofpeople according to

Theron Randolph, known as the father of environmentalmedicine. Most of these people don’t realize that theirsymptoms are related to the food they eat daily. Are you one ofthem?

I am a classically trained homeopath who works with peoplewith digestive disorders, food sensitivities and related chronicissues. People are more aware that food sensitivities exist,though there is still confusion about what they are.

So what is a food sensitivity? It means you have anunpleasant reaction to certain foods. Common reactions areheartburn, gas or nausea. Surprisingly, symptoms such asheadaches, coughing, acne, mood swings, trouble focusing onmental work, and pronounced sleepiness are also associatedwith food sensitivities.

To make things trickier, food sensitivities can beinconsistent. Maybe you have heartburn every time you eattomato sauce, or maybe it only bothers you when eaten withcheese, or if your stress is high, or if you’re wearing silverjewelry (because you might have a slight sensitivity to silver,too). That is the nature of food sensitivity. It’s variable.

This differs from food allergy, which is defined as aconsistent immune system response to a particular proteinfound in food. Usually these are classified as either IgG or IgEresponses. Rashes, swelling, or breathing difficulties can resultwithin minutes or hours after the protein was eaten.

Food sensitivity, on the other hand, triggers white bloodcells in the body to release pro-inflammatory mediators.Besides making you feel bad, the resulting inflammation issuspected to contribute to many serious health problems.

In my clinical work I always consider the role of foodsensitivity in health problems. Then I work to help theperson’s body resolve those sensitivities, which is possible formost people.

Why are there so many people with food sensitivities now?There are a few theories. One observation is that geneticallymodified foods (GMOs) started making their way into the food

chain at the same time food allergies began rising in the 1990s.In 2009, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine

stated that, “Several animal studies indicate serious healthrisks associated with genetically modified food,” includinginfertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, faulty insulinregulation, and changes in major organs and thegastrointestinal tract. (http://www.aaemonline.org/gmo.php).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits use ofgenetically modified organisms in organic products. So it makessense to make organic products your first choice of food.

Another theory is that our fixation with anti-bacterialeverything and a lack of exposure to what were previouslynormal childhood illnesses contribute to immune systems thatdon’t develop the way they could.

Have a pet if you can. Let kids get dirty, and spend sometime getting dirty yourself. Working an organic garden is agreat way to do that and provides multiple benefits for health.

Then there’s leaky gut syndrome. Many in integrativemedicine tag this as a major cause of food allergies. Theworking theory is that leaky gut is caused by:

• The standard American diet (SAD)

• Unnecessary antibiotics, which destroy the beneficialmicrobes in our bodies, freeing up space for pathogens, whichdamage our digestive tract and make it “leaky”

• Chronic stress, which weakens the immune system as a whole

• Environmental toxins such as pesticides, smog, fluoride inour water, and pain killers, which overwhelm our bodies’native detoxification abilities

Choosing nutritious, organic foods and natural medicinethat does not damage beneficial microbes in your body,reducing stress, and avoiding toxins can all help your bodyfunction as it should

Amber Currie, CHom C.HP CCH(Cand) is a classically trainedhomeopath, a certified homeoprophylaxis supervisor, and acertified professional BioSET practitioner at Rocky MountainHomeopathy LLC in Loveland. 970-412-7777

Do you find meals challenging because it’s hard to knowwhat is going to agree with you? Well, you are not alone.

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On The Road Again

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R ick Trojan will be behind thewheel. Before planting nearly300 acres and starting the

largest hemp farm in the nation, Rickeducated himself about hemp, itshistory, the motivations behinddomestic prohibition, and the globalimpact of the plant. Learningfirsthand about the cultivation,harvesting, processing anddistribution of industrial hemp andthe legal challenges inherent therein,Rick decided to create the HempRoad Trip and attack the problem ofprohibition through nationwideeducation and outreach.

The road ahead is cluttered withmisinformation from the past thathas thwarted the once prolific hempharvest. Hemp was once a cropdeemed necessary for building astrong America, and came to save theday in the “Hemp for Victory”campaign during WWII. Hemp wasliterally cut down because of theMarijuana Tax Act of 1937, and waseffectively turned over into the soilin the 1950s. Fear mongeringpropaganda campaignssponsored by the paper and oilindustries influencedpoliticians to prohibit hempproduction by inaccuratelyassociating it with its cannabiscousin marijuana.

One cannot get a high fromhemp,unlike marijuana. Hempproducts can however, feedone with the most nourishing

protein on earth, clothe one indurable material that protects onefrom UV rays, and provide bodyproducts that are healthy for skinand hair. Hemp products have thepotential to replace toxic plasticsthat put cancer-feeding mockestrogens into our bodies that canincrease infertility rates.

A hemp home is free of mold,mildew and termites and providesprotection from outside pollution; itsantimicrobial properties purify theair inside. Hemp homes are water,fire and earthquake resistant and willlast 300 years or more. Hemp oilonce greased machinery and mostresins, varnishes and paints weremade out of flax and hemp oils.Hemp was used in drafting theconstitution. Hemp paper ispreferred for Bibles because it islong-lasting and doesn’t yellow.Because of its low lignin content,hemp can be pulped using fewerchemicals than wood. Its naturalbrightness can obviate the need touse chlorine bleach, which means no

With a Willie Nelson guitar on board, The Hemp Road Trip will be rolling intotowns and onto campuses across the U.S. in a rig geared up with hemp clothing,body products and illustrations of the way BMW and Mercedes use hempcomposites in the manufacturing of their cars. However,they won’t be driving anauto like the one Henry Ford created twelve years after he saw where the carindustry was headed. Ford addressed the problems of car collisions and gasolinepollution by creating a car made of hemp and sisal which ran on hemp ethanol. Itcould withstand a sledge hammer without a dent. Consider the lives that couldhave been saved from crumpled metal crashes.

Hemp was oncea crop deemednecessary forbuilding astrong America,and came tosave the day inthe “Hemp for Victory”campaignduring WWII.

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extremely toxic dioxin being dumpedinto streams. A hemp field can yieldfour times what an average forestcan yield. Think of the old growthforests which would have been savedby a crop that can be harvested threetimes a year.

Hemproadtrip.com will befollowing the National Primary trailto raise awareness among people andpoliticians about the advantages ofreintroducing hemp to revitalize oureconomy and move toward the goalof sustainability.

The ultimate destination isWashington, DC, where participantswill attempt to persuade senatorsand representatives to removeharmless hemp from the controlledsubstance list so it can again beplanted in any state in the union.The purpose of the trip is to educatecitizenry, gather commitments fromco-sponsors of the Industrial HempFarming Act of 2015, influence statesenators and representatives,promote domestic hemp businesses,educate farmers on the benefits ofplanting hemp and to document thenationwide campaign. All along theHemp Road Trip, iHemp radiopodcasts will update listeners.

If you would like to support thechange in legislation, considersponsoring the trip. Your logo on the

side of the bus can yield sevenmillion views. You can donate gasand expense money athttp://hemproadtrip.com/donate.html.

HEMP-EPIC-NESS! Happening Here At Home

One doesn’t have to hit the roadto find hemp in Colorado: theindustry is budding everywhere.Those curious about what ishappening in its third year of hemppropagation can attend the 3rdAnnual Hemp Expo (NoCo3) at TheRanch Events Complex in Loveland,Colorado, on April 1–2, 2016.

This premier business andconsumer Expo experience, bringstogether farmers, experts,entrepreneurs, investors, vendors,suppliers and visionaries for twodays of education, entertainmentand eye-opening policy updates.

The primary goal of NoCo3 is toincrease awareness of industrial and

nutritional hemp products,technology, innovation, legislationand politics that impact theadvancement of hemp re-enteringthe mainstream with common-senseregulations.

Attendees can learn what’shappening with hemp with over 100vendors and 50+ speakers, panelistsand industry experts so you cancontinue the conversation andadvocate change with your family,neighbors and co-workers. You’llactually get your hands on hemp atthe event by experiencing building,cooking, painting, fabrics and eventasting beer brewed with hemp.

There is a business tobusiness/industry-focusedexperience on Friday April 1st forsuppliers, buyers, farmers,processors, manufacturers andcompanies directly involved in thehemp industry and ancillary markets.

On Saturday, April 2nd, the Expois open to the general public. You canpick up hemp products to fill yourcupboards and offer your friends.Precedents are being set in Coloradoand this event will surely provide aglimpse into a thriving field ofpossibilities. for hemp.

The interest and opportunity inhemp is expanding. NoCo3 offers achance for businesses and thegeneral public to gather, learn,network and grow with the goal ofintegrating hemp back into theAmerican agricultural spotlight.Public support, leadership andinvolvement will help move thisindustry forward.

Check out the interview withHemp Expo on GenerationRegeneration on February 16, 2016 athttp://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/90471/pure-hemp-epic-ness

http://www.nocohempexpo.com

Suzanne Rouge, BSE, is an educator andspiritual mentor, who has studied witha variety of indigenous medicine peoplein the U.S. and abroad. Suzannefacilitates opportunities fortranspersonal growth through MoonCircle events, ceremony, presencepractice, aromatherapy, reflexology,Ilahinoor energy work, medicine wheelreadings, breath work and art.

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1. Begin your morning by closing your eyes while youare still in bed and take a few deep breaths. Think ofthree things: one success you had yesterday, howeverlarge or small; one blessing in your life, and one thingyou want to accomplish today. Then begin your day! Dothis every day.

2. Smile. It's amazing how a smile can physiologicallychange you and your attitude. Try it!

3. Take a short walk. Just twelve minutes outside will dowonders for you. Notice the different sights and soundsaround you. Look at the clouds, the color of the sky orthe stars at night.

4. Listen to your favorite music. My favorite is ClaudeDebussy while I'm at my laptop; his music keeps mefocused.

5. Take a few deep breaths. Internationally recognizedstress-management expert and meditation teacherDavidji suggests a four breath meditation. Breathe in

deeply. Notice the pause, and then exhale deeply. Dothis four times. Notice the difference in you.

6. Write it down. Stressed about all you have to do? Makea list. It will get out from inside your head and be visible.And you'll feel better as you cross those things off.

7. End your day with gratitude. A gratitude journal is agreat way to do this. You don't need to write anexpository; it can simply be three words. Don't feel likewriting? While you are drifting off to sleep, think of threegood things in your life; three blessings. Sweet dreams!

What's your favorite way to create calm? Email me at:[email protected]

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The most important skill neededto build and keep a lovingrelationship is communication.

When we begin relationships, weattend to the other person becausewe want to get to know him. Welisten to her likes and dislikes,history, family dynamics, dreams andfears. We spend hours inconversation, discovering each other.No fact too small, no story too long.The building of the relationship hasnewness and surprises. Then, overtime, real life happens. Workpressure, money issues, no time toconnect, and parenting tensionsbecome ever-present distractions.More and more conversations morphinto arguments or confrontations.How did we get here? Whateverhappened to the way we used tocommunicate?

The Roman philosopher Senecasaid, “Who is fair in all the world wholistens to us? Here I am — this is mein my nakedness, with my wounds,my secret grief, my despair, mybetrayal, my pain, which I can’texpress, my terror, myabandonment. Oh, listen to me for aday, an hour, a moment, lest I expirein my terrible wilderness, my lonelysilence. Oh God, is there no one tolisten?”

There is. The person you love whoalso loves you is there to listen. Andlike you, he has forgotten the mostimportant component of deeplistening: being present. There aretwo components to presence, onephysical and one emotional. Both ofthem need attending to if aconversation is to stay rational, adultand successful.

First consider the physical aspectsof the distractions of technology andmulti-tasking. When we add thedistraction that comes with multi-tasking we are in trouble, becauselistening is a single-minded, reasoningtask, and multi-tasking and listeningeffectively at the same time aremutually exclusive. When we look attechnology, with phones ringing,computers popping up e-mail, cellphone ring tones, and text messagealerts beeping all distract us, we knowtechnology is at work distracting usfrom effectively listening. Now, let’sadd yet another layer of multi-tasking, the kind that is second natureand almost invisible to us as is multi-tasking. Many of us are guilty oflooking through the mail whiletalking; typing a quick email on oursmartphone while in conversation; orhaving a conversation while thetelevision is on.

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Here I am —this is me in mynakedness, withmy wounds, mysecret grief, mydespair, mybetrayal, mypain, which Ican’t express,my terror, myabandonment.

True Communication Requires Your

PresenceDeepen your listening skills by removing

distractions and being in the momentLeslie Shore


“present” is a simple concept, yet difficult to achieve.Being present is the act of being in the present moment inour mind and body, not thinking about the past or future,but being in the moment with the person we are listeningto. We are not wishing to be somewhere else. Being presentmeans practicing self-control. It means suppressing theurge to convey our own thoughts. It means concentratingon understanding what the other has to say and how she

is saying it. We need to stop talking! As difficult as thatmay be sometimes, not talking can move a conversationforward because the speaker gets a chance to develop andfinish a complete thought. It is amazing what we can learnabout people’s lives, what motivates them, what theyknow, and what they are passionate about if we just listen.

Eckhart Tolle says it wonderfully in Stillness Speaks:“Far more important than what you are listening to is theact of listening itself, the space of conscious presence thatarises as you listen. That space is a unifying field ofawareness in which you meet the other person without theseparative barriers created by conceptual thinking. Andnow the other person is no longer “other.” In that space,you are joined together as one awareness, oneconsciousness.”

Being present is no easy task. It requires taking our egoout of the conversation and keeping our reactive mindunder control. However, the brain is an amazing organthat can be trained and strengthened. In the comingmonths I encourage you to become aware of when you arepresent in a conversation and when your mind andlistening wanders. When you notice your mind wandering,you can take action by pushing aside your thoughts andget back to listening fully.

As the owner of the consultancy Listen to Succeed, LeslieShore has worked with corporations, nonprofits,entrepreneurs, health professionals, and educationalinstitutions to up-level their intra-personal and inter-personalcommunication skills. Her book, Listen to Succeed: How toidentify and overcome barriers to effective listening, is

currently used in four universities.www.ListenToSucceed.com

One of my students made this point in his listeningreflection paper: “As a manager, I am required toconstantly interact with others every day. When I comehome at the end of the day I want nothing more than to sitin silence without the requirement to listen. My wife,however, wants nothing more than to tell me about herday, and so the listening challenge begins. While I havepreviously heard her talk, I realize now that I have notreally listened. I have allowed myneeds to get in the way of myability to be present to what mywife’s thoughts and emotions are.”

There are some simple steps topull the distraction of multi-tasking out of our conversations.When sharing a conversation withyour significant other, find a place, away fromdistractions, so the ritual of debriefing is the top priorityin each other’s eyes. Finding out what happened in eachother’s day and how the other person feels about the dayrequires that you choose a physical space away from thetelevision, video games, computer, music, the mail,cooking, children or other distractions. Make sure you arecomfortable. By creating such an environment, deeplistening can take place. And DO make the debriefing aritual! Even if you only have five minutes of uninterruptedtime, make it happen at the same time every day.

Now we’ll tackle “being present.” We need to doeverything in our power to take the “I” out of listening.When we “suspend self” as the listener, we are able to truly

take in the speaker’smessage without

filtering theincoming contentand emotionthrough our ownlistening

barriers. Being

Being present is no easy task. It requirestaking our ego out of the conversation andkeeping our reactive mind under control.


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Forest bathing originated in Japan,where it is known as shinrin-yoku. Itis a popular meditative technique

that utilizes the forest for its calmingand invigorating effects. Taking acontemplative, tree-focused walkthrough a forest reconnects anindividual with nature and can lead todecreased stress. It also naturallyelevates one’s mood and can build astronger immune system. Forestbathing has been recognized by theJapanese government since 1982 andendorsed by the Forest Agency of Japanas a way to improve a person’s quality oflife.

Qing Li, the president of theJapanese Society of Forest Medicine,which was founded in 2007, studied theeffects of forest bathing on individuals.Using a mood profile, he found that

participants’ feelings of stress, anxietyor anger decreased and their perceptionsof energy or vigor improved. In twoother related studies, Li and fellowresearchers looked at long-term effectsby sending groups of young men andwomen on three-day trips that includedseveral forest baths and a stay in a hotelin the middle of the forest. Blood teststaken before and after showed asignificant boost in natural killer cells,which play a vital role in the immunesystem’s ability to fight off illness. Lispeculated that forest bathing allowsparticipants to breathe in air from thesurrounding trees that contains volatileessential oils and active componentssuch as limonene that haveantimicrobial and immune-boostingproperties.

Forest bathing, which can be thoughtof as focused hiking, is an extremelyeffective meditative practice. To giveforest bathing a try, choose a spot basedon your physical ability. Avoid routesthat are too strenuous. As a rule ofthumb, you should walk no more thanthree miles in four hours. It’s importantto keep in mind that this is not anendurance hike — think of it as a tree-focused meditation. As you walkthrough the tranquil forest and focus onthe towering trees, the leaves andvegetation underfoot and the sounds ofbirds or other small creatures aroundyou, your busy mind is simultaneouslycalmed and your stress hormones andblood pressure are lowered. Restwhenever you need by finding a spotwhere it is pleasant to sit. Focus yourattention on the trees around you andtake in your surroundings with as manyof your senses as possible. Bring alongwater or green tea to keep yourself wellhydrated. If possible, follow your forestbath with a hot spring bath.

Developing a practice by taking a trip

to a nearby forest (or heavily woodedarea) once a month and engaging in aforest bath, can bring you long-lastingmind-body benefits. If getting to a forestor the woods is not currently possiblebecause of where you live, considerother ways to connect with nature in amore conscious way. Here are a fewideas to get you started:

1. Take a daily stroll in a local park.

2. Take your lunch break outside in anatural setting, preferably amongsttrees, near a creek or in a garden.

3. Take a walk in nature with yourchildren and bring along notebooksand pencils to record yourobservations.

4. Create a quiet space in your yardwhere you can sit and observe localnature.

5. Learn to sketch as a hobby and spendsome time sketching in a nearbynature spot.

6. Take an overnight camping weekendonce a month in a natural setting.

Whether or not you can begin aforest bathing practice, keep in mindthat by simply spending time in natureas often as possible, you will provideyour body and mind with many life-enhancing benefits.

Sources: care2.com, Los Angeles Times

Donna Mazzitelli, “The Word Heartiste,” isthe owner and founder of Writing withDonna, where she provides writing andediting services, and Merry DissonancePress, a book producer/indie publisher ofworks of transformation, inspiration,exploration and illumination. Donna can befound at www.writingwithdonna.com,www.merrydissonancepress.com [email protected].

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Imagine visiting loved ones intheir home on the Colorado plainsduring January. Outside the wide

windows, deep snow blankets theground in every direction, the glareof winter sun glinting iridescent offthe white surface. Inside, a pot of redchili bubbles on the stove, adeliciously inviting aroma waftingthrough the house.

As lovely as this sounds, nigglinghealth issues beset even the bestefforts to remain calm. First alingering horrific cough, followed bya sinus infection, then a pulledmuscle mixed with ongoingheadaches and insomnia. The frigidtemps outdoors have crept into thebody, threatening to overthrow anychance at joy.

A few of these issues arementioned during the course of lightconversation. Without preamble, thehostess pulls out a CD of her latestfind, a set of Wholetones. She pops adisk into the player and withinseconds the room is filled with theresonance of a single frequency. Soonjoined by soothing melodiccompanions, that note develops intoa tune complete with harmony andrhythm. Cupping the soul like gentlehands, the music eases the anxiety ofcontinuing problems, then instantly

The Healing Frequency Music ProjectLynette Chilcott

transports the listener to anotherzone — floating in mineral hotsprings, soaking up the rays on atropical beach, soaring with eagles inflight. All at once a feeling of beingmore in balance with the universetakes over.

The timelessness of Wholetonesworks well in any season or situation,the compilations a gift of serenity.

What are Wholetones?

They are part of The HealingFrequency Music Project, which wascreated to promote positive, healthychange. Developed by Michael S.Tyrell, renowned musician, authorand speaker, the musical therapy setconsists of seven rediscoveredmusical tones found to relieve stress,break negative cycles and restoresleep. They are reported to be healingmusical tones hidden deep withinancient frequencies.

Each single song has its ability tohelp heal certain ailments. Takentogether they offer a stronger overallsense of peace. As a series, accordingto Tyrell’s claims, they heal, repairand protect against disease, balancehormones and release endorphins,resulting in faster recovery ratesfrom illness and more profoundhealing. The frequencies are also

Thetimelessness ofWholetonesworks well inany season orsituation, thecompilations agift of serenity.

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Tune TherapyWhether it be symphonic, new age, jazz,

classic rock, a favorite reel or a livelyFrench ditty, music cures the soul in a waylittle else can do. Listening to strains thatwind through the brain or a beat that getsthe heart thumping adds a sense ofcontented joy to our lives.

A preference toward Bach or TheBeatles doesn’t matter. Whenever the paceof the day-to-day grind gets too hectic andsadness takes over, reach for the mellowstrains of the blues instead of thatcomforting little pill. Angry at the steadyscreech of tires or frustrated by the blaringof your boss as she berates you? Then allowa mainstream melody or a heavenlyharmony to be the healthy remedy thatsoothes the savage beast.

Play a musical instrument but often toobusy to practice? Take a few moments topluck that guitar, tickle those ivories, give adeep resonating breath to that harmonica,trumpet or flute. Beat the bodhran (Irishdrum), blow into a didgeridoo, lightlyhammer a dulcimer. You’re developingboth left and right brain function bylearning the language ofnotes while doing somethingcreative. Invite friends overfor a jam session. Play withgusto, even if expertiseisn’t on your list of skillsets. Sing out loud. Have fun.Be exuberant.

purported to soothe postoperative pain,lower blood pressure and boost immunity.With Wholetones, one can:

• Wipe out unhealthy fears as well as feelingsof guilt and shame

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all other frequencies

• Hear the most curious frequency of all,which gives the power to relax

• Enjoy the fostering of peace andforgiveness

• Gain awareness of spirit• Revel in the frequency that celebrates the

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Watsu is performed in a poolfilled with chest-deep saltwater. Unlike most therapy

pools with higher temperatures,water in Watsu pools is maintainedat body temperature. Thus, the bodydoes not need to exert any energy towarm up or cool down. The client(receiver) is continuously supportedby a practitioner (provider) whilebeing back floated, rhythmicallycradled, moved and stretched. Bodywork in warm water frees the personfrom the effects of gravity whichallows the body to release holding

patterns from old injuries and stressrelated tightness.

The provider involves the receiverin a progression of breathcoordination and movementpatterns which are based on thatperson’s specific needs andresponses. The provider constantlymonitors the state of the receiver,mindful of subtle changes in muscletension and respiration and adaptsthe treatment accordingly.

The effects of warm water, gentletouch, and flowing movementproduce a deep state of relaxation.

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Watsu: A Spiritual Experience

Phyllis K. Kennemer

Can you imagine the feeling of having no sense of gravity? I am not talking about goinginto outer space. It is possible to have this sensation right here in Colorado. It happensduring Watsu sessions. Watsu is a form of aquatic bodywork used for physicalrehabilitation, muscle therapy and deep relaxation.

Watsu is used as a form of passiveaquatic therapy for physicalrehabilitation of illness, injury anddisability. Healthy people engage inWatsu for relaxation, musclestretching and profound meditation.

Harold Dull is credited withdeveloping Watsu in Harbin HotSprings, California, in the 1980s. Hecombined methods used in Shiatsu (aJapanese muscle treatment performedby therapists with clients lying onmats on the ground) with flowingmovement techniques made possibleby doing the treatment in water.


Aimee Heckel, a reporter for theBoulder Camera, wrote an article aboutWatsu for her newspaper (February 12,2014) describing her experience in acouple’s session with her husband. Deb anda local colleague provided the treatmentfor the two of them simultaneously. Heckeldescribed her experience as freeing andspiritual. She stated that Watsu taps intoa deep part, far beyond the physical – aspace accessed only in rare breakthroughmoments of deep mediation.

Maura Clare, a Boulder resident,contacted Deb as a result of readingHeckel’s article. She started seeing Deb insearch of relief from muscle tension. Shereports that the tension has been relievedand that she continues with monthlysessions as part of her self-care practice.Maura feels a complete release fromtension during her treatments. The feelingof weightlessness begins with a sense offreedom, almost like flying, and thenplaces her in a deep meditative state. Shehas discovered profound observationswithin herself that go beyond intellectualdescription. Every session continues herprogress in self-knowledge.

Deb Evangelista of Essential ElementBodywork is an integrative aquatic therapist.She offers Watsu sessions in a large saltwater pool located on her family’s propertynear Longmont. Deb sees her role as holdingspace for the individual and for wellnessthrough creating a place of safety and peace.Her somatic therapy is based inunderstanding the connection of the mindand body for maintaining optimum health.Most of her clients climb an outside ladder tostep into the pool, but she also has ahydraulic lift chair for use with those who arephysically challenged.

Deb talks fondly of the installation of herpool, the amenities she provides, andrecycled materials she used to create aninviting and spiritual environment. Shedescribes her pool area as sacred space. Mostof her clients experience meaningfulmeditation during treatment. Many of themtell her that ideas or issues bubble up to thesurface of their conscious awareness where

they can be recognized and released. Debexplains that clients often come to her withphysical problems, such as aches and pains ormuscle issues. The water therapy relievesthese symptoms, but clients report that thegreater good from the session is the spiritualsense of well-being that results.

The healing qualities of Watsu havebecome more widely recognized in recent

years. Watsu is offered in many spas andtreatment centers, as well as with privatepractitioners. More information can beobtained by at www.watsu.com.

Dr. Phyllis K. Kennemer is a Certified NLP LifeCoach, a Certified Veriditas LabyrinthFacilitator, and an Educational Consultant. Shecan be contacted at [email protected].

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fears of aging? How can I findfulfillment and dignity as I growolder? What is the purpose of my lifeafter retirement?

Such questions of meaning andpurpose arise in the quiet hours formany of us but are seldom asked,answered or even acknowledged inpublic. Often we consider only themonetary aspects of aging. Whileaddressing our financial and physicalsecurity is certainly important, it isequally important to address theneeds of our emotional and spiritualselves — our needs to thrive as wellas survive.

My work is to share with others avision of aging, often called“conscious aging” or “conscious

eldering,” that recognizes andsupports all that is life-enhancingand passion-awakening as wecontemplate the later chapters of ourlives. These years can be a time ofdeep fulfillment as we reach thepinnacle of our personal and spiritualgrowth. They can be an opportunityfor the kind of service to communityand sharing of wisdom that,throughout most of human history,defined the honored role thatcultures accorded their elders.

For those inspired by this vision,conscious aging is a pathcharacterized by meaningful goals forour elderhood that spring from ourauthentic selves rather than theexpectations of the society aroundus, and by our use of the power ofintention and inner work to makeour sense of what is possible a

Aiming HighThe art, the practice and the gift of conscious agingRon Pevny

The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is toohigh and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.

— Michelangelo

Our ability toreach our goals is very muchdependent uponthe state of ourinner life and theinner developmentwork we do tobring clear,healthy energy toour lives as we age.

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reality. It is a challenging path thatrequires the courage to aim high andbring awareness and intention to ouraging, rather than drift into old agewithout goals that can bring out thebest in us.

This is not only about aiming forlofty goals, however. Our ability toreach our goals is very muchdependent upon the state of ourinner life and the inner developmentwork we do to bring clear, healthyenergy to our lives as we age. Wehave all heard “wherever you go,there you are.” There is great value inseriously reflecting on “what kind ofa self am I bringing to my later lifechapters?”

As we move through life, wesuffer the “slings and arrows ofoutrageous fortune.” We are allwounded by others, by painfulexperiences, by our own misguidedchoices and actions. These woundsoften produce lingering, heart-closing resentments and numb ouremotional lives. Many of us harborregrets and are weakened bydisempowering internal stories ofbeing victims, or inadequate, orunworthy. We have absorbed andinternalized countless messages fromthe society around us about who weare and what should have meaningfor us, and in the process we becomesomewhat estranged from our ownauthentic selves and our internalguidance for our lives.

All of these realities, largelyunconscious for most of us, bind ourlife energy to emotional baggage, sapour passion and blind us to ourunique potential. The lack of energy,passion and sense of purpose that somany experience in their senior yearsis not primarily a function of age, butrather of these life-draining innerdynamics. Critical to conscious agingis commitment to inner work to freeup our energy and passion by healingold wounds, forgiving resentments,transforming regrets, re-writing

disempowering old stories, replacingcounterproductive habits withconscious choices, and getting intouch with the spiritual dimensionfrom which our visions and ourunique, authentic goals can emerge.We are then able to aim high.

Conscious aging is not a path thateveryone will embrace. However, agrowing number of baby boomers aswell as those beyond their sixties areindeed hearing a strong call fromwithin to age consciously. Are youone of them? What do you plan to dowith the remaining chapters of yourprecious life? If you recognize that

call within yourself, I encourage youto respond as if your deepestfulfillment depends upon it, and thewellbeing of the generations tofollow you depends upon the choicesyou and others make. Because theydo.

Collectively we can lay thefoundation for a healthy world inwhich our descendents can thrive.There is no greater legacy we canleave to future generations, and nogreater gift we can give to ourselves,than to aim high as we age, ever

reaching for our best. The worldneeds the wisdom, wholeness,passion and gifts of conscious elders.

Director of the Center for ConsciousEldering in Durango, Colorado, RonPevny is the author of ConsciousLiving, Conscious Aging: Embraceand Savor your Next Chapter,published by Beyond Words/AtriaBooks. Ron will give a presentation onConscious Aging at the Fort CollinsHolistic Fair on March 12th, and will beoffering a workshop at Sunrise Ranchnear Loveland on June 3–5. Seewww.centerforconsciouseldering.com.

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Many of us harbor regrets and are weakened bydisempowering internal stories of being victims,or inadequate, or unworthy.

¼ cup freshly minced parsley small minced garlic clove

½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ cup mayonnaise with olive oil ½ cup garbanzo bean flour 4 finely sliced green onions 2 Tablespoon country style Dijon mustard

Dressing: 1 very ripe avocado ¼ cup Greek style fat-free yogurt ¼ cup finely minced cilantro ½ tsp. crushed red pepper ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 small minced garlic clove 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Salad: 8 cups fresh garden greens 4 large radishes, thinly sliced

Patties: Shell the peas. Fill a small saucepan

about ½ full of water and bring to a boil;add peas and cook 5–6 minutes; drain.Put rinsed and drained garbanzo beansin a medium-sized bowl; add cookedpeas and parsley; mash gently using apastry blender. Add the garlic and nextseven ingredients (through Dijonmustard) and mix thoroughly;refrigerate at least one hour. Preheatoven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with

parchment paper. Using a ¼measuring cup, scoop 8 servings

of pea mixture ontoparchment paper; flatten

and shape into circles witha spoon. Bake at 375° for

15 minutes; remove andgently turn over eachpatty. Continue baking

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Fresh Veggies Will Not Disappoint!Enjoy Garden Patties with Avocado Cream Dressing


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Dressing: Place avocado and yogurt in a food

processor and blend for about 30seconds. Add the cilantro and next fouringredients (through vinegar) and blendthoroughly; set aside.

Salad: Evenly divide the greens and radishes

between four plates. Place two freshlybaked patties on top of the greens oneach plate. Scoop about 2 Tablespoonsof the avocado cream dressing on top ofeach patty; enjoy!!

Freezing directions for the patties: The patties can be made ahead of

time, and/or in large batches. Once thepatties are baked, remove from oven andplace on a cooling rack. Once the pattiesare cooled thoroughly, place in a waxedpaper lined container, cover, and freezefor up to 8 weeks. To reheat, place frozenpatties on a microwave safe plate. Heat at50 percent power for 90 seconds; removeand flip patties over. Heat at 30 secondintervals on high or until hot throughout.

As my hearty spring crops thrive inColorado’s unpredictable springweather, I continually find ways tocreatively use the vegetables, hopingmild spring weather prevails throughoutJune so I can enjoy the wonderfulflavors of the season!

Barb Combs is a personal chef in FortCollins, Colorado and owner of Barb’sBistro. She has been in business since 2011and enjoys cooking fresh, healthy meals forher clients. www.barbsbistro.net

For several days after Mother’s Day,I diligently scan the forecast,waiting to see a prediction of ten

days in a row where the minimumtemperatures stay at 40° or above. Eventhen, planting my delicate summerstarters of tomatoes, cantaloupe, andbroccoli is a risk. When I hustle outsidein inclement weather, throwing sheetsand covers over those persnicketyvegetables, I am thankful for the ease ofplanting heartier spring crops, startingfrom seeds as early as March.

Luckily, even here in Colorado withsuch crazy weather extremes, I know mypeas, onions, radishes and fresh greenswill not disappoint. A typical springharvest yields more produce than I knowwhat to do with, and that led me tocreate the following recipe All of theproduce and ingredients can be grown orpurchased organically.

Garden Pea and Garbanzo Bean Patties with Avocado Cream Dressing

Patties: 1 pound (~ 8 cups) fresh garden pea pods15 ½ oz. can no salt added garbanzo beans,

rinsed and drained


I recently spent a weekend at my childhood home withmy family. Even though I only live five hours away,this doesn’t happen often enough. Going home always

brings out this nostalgia for the past, for life growing up insuburban Milwaukee. It is both wonderful and sad at thesame time. Since I am in the process of planning awedding, my mother and I spent a morning going throughold pictures. I was looking for photos to create aslideshow to play at a pre-wedding party.

My parents keep all of their photos in a largemetal box and trust me, nothing is organized. Thebox is filled with a jumble of pictures from thevarious stages of my parents’, siblings’ andextended families’ lives. It’s truly fascinating to seephotos of your parents, aunts and uncles whenthey were your age. Seeing pictures from theirwedding as I plan my own, brings everything full circle. Itmakes me feel lucky and full of joy to have grown up withsuch support and love. It takes time and a visit home totruly appreciate these things.

In honor of this new-found nostalgia I decided it wouldbe fun to celebrate my German heritage and make a simpleyet delicious German dish… Ribs and Kraut.

Ribs & Kraut

2 racks of ribs (cut into individual ribs)4 lbs sauerkraut 1 onion sliced thin2 lbs baby Yukon gold potatoes2 Tbsp olive oil1 beer (A Pilsner or cream ale; nothing too hoppy or bold. You

can also substitute white wine.)Salt and pepper

In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium highheat. Toss the ribs in salt and pepper to season them. Inbatches, sear the ribs until they are golden brown. Setaside.

Add onion to pot with a pinch of salt and pepper andcook until tender. Add 2 pounds of the sauerkraut (withjuice) and cook for another 5 minutes. Layer ribs on top ofsauerkraut and onions and add another pound ofsauerkraut. Place potatoes on top of ribs and layer the lastpound of sauerkraut on top of potatoes. Pour in the beerand bring everything to a boil. Cover pot, reduce heat tolow and simmer for 2 and a half to 3 hours. Poureverything out on a platter and enjoy!

Note that this recipe serves 6-8 people and can be cutin half easily.

Jordan is a home cook based in Minneapolis. He enjoyscooking, eating and spending time at his local food co-ops andfarmers’ markets finding new flavors and ingredients toexperiment with. His passion for fresh local ingredientsinspires his belief that food has the power to bring peopletogether.

It’s truly fascinating to see photosof your parents, aunts and uncleswhen they were your age.

Nostalgic for Home Cooking? Try Ribs

& Kraut

Foodie Corner JORDAN DANZ


Warrior Pose: How Yoga(Literally) Saved My Life

By Bhava Ram

Bhava Ram (a.k.a. Brad Willis)was a successful NBC News warcorrespondent prior to a career-ending back injury that could notbe corrected surgically. Thisdebilitating condition wasfollowed by a diagnosis of stage

four throat cancer which he treated conventionally.Western medicine could not offer deep healing or cures forthese conditions, so after living a life of chronic pain,disability, addiction and fear of recurring cancer, Bhavalistened to the voice within and healed himself using thesciences of Yoga and Ayurveda. He is now a world-renowned spiritual teacher, and I had the pleasure ofinterviewing him on Gen R Radio on January 27, 2015. Hediscussed the ancient texts that influenced him, includingthe Vedas, Gita and Yoga Sutras, and how their wisdomcan be applied to modern life. He described how heteaches others to tap into their inherent power totransform themselves physically, emotionally andspiritually, and to appreciate the interconnectedness of allthings. Bhava’s transformation is truly remarkable, and anexample of the power that we all possess.

God’s House Calls: FindingGod Through My Patients

By James Roach, M.D. and DonMcNay

Dr. Jim is in the growingfield of integrative medicinewhich combines conventionalwestern medicine with anappreciation of the mind andspirit influences on overallhealth. I interviewed Dr. Jim on April 7, 2015, andhe described his journey as a physician initially practicingthe conventional approach to embracing the integrativeholistic approach he uses today. Dr Jim reported that he

Insightful Books + Author Interviews SANDRA MALHOTRA

Read the books below and tune into Gen R Wholistic Radio podcasts(gr.voiceamerica.com) to hear host Sandra G. Malhotra interview the authors.

found God through his patients. He discussed how hisexperiences culminated in his writing God’s House Calls,which was published nationally in 2015. Dr. Jim gave apreview of the book, which recounts the spiritualexperiences he witnessed with his patients, including out-of-body and near-death experiences. He outlined his goalsto destigmatize such experiences, which he believes have afirm scientific basis and an important place in our spiritualevolution, and to help readers release their fear of thenatural transition known as death. The book andinterview offer valuable insights and may transform theway we look at the practice of medicine and the role thatGod plays in our lives and healing.

Whole Pet Healing: A Heart-to-Heart Guide toConnecting with and Caringfor Your Animal Companion

By Dr. Dennis Thomas

In Whole Pet Healing, Dr.Thomas delves into the heart-to-heart link we share with ourcherished animal companionsand how we can influence their

healing — and they, ours. He presents a case for holisticpet care backed by quantum science and explains thenature of the energetic body and the ways we can tap itsextraordinary curative abilities using techniques rangingfrom Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture tointention and intuition. He sheds light on our power todeliver love and healing to our dogs, cats, birds and otherpets via an enhanced human-animal connection, and howthis benefit flows in both directions, helping us experienceradiant love and well-being ourselves. Whole Pet Healing isa truly groundbreaking book about the depth of ourenergetic and spiritual relationship with our pets; it shed anew light on the way I view my animal companions. Iinterviewed Dr. Thomas on January 26, 2016 and wasimpressed at the depth of his knowledge and wisdom. Ifyou read this book and listen to the interview, you will betouched.

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A facial can be the most heavenlyway to relax your entire body. Doneproperly, it gently stimulates andrefreshes your skin, while the quietand the subtle aromatherapy scentsbring overall relaxation to your bodyand mind.

Your facial should always startwith a consultation. Your therapistneeds your input on your skinconcerns and issues. Be honest, andlet her know areas that bother you orareas of concern. That helps yourtherapist direct you to the mostrewarding facial option. Next, she

gently, but thoroughly cleans yourface and neck so it can be analyzed todetermine skin type (dry, oily,combination, normal, and perhapssensitive). Acne, aging, dryness, anddamaged skin assessment also occursat this time. Your therapist willsuggest facial treatment(s) mostappropriate to your skin and desiredoutcome.

Some facials include gentle steamdepending on our skin type. Themoist heat is very relaxing andprepares your skin for the next stepin a facial. An exfoliant may befollow, which can be mechanical,using a fine textured ingredient orcan be chemical, such as an enzyme.

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Leveling Up SANDRA G. MALHOTRA

We will accomplish this bycoaching them to Level Upbecause coaching isn’t just

for athletes … it’s for all of us. Youdon’t need coaching because you’rebroken, but because you want to bethe best expression of yourselfpossible. You are ready to work hard,get out of your comfort zone andunlearn limiting beliefs you haveabout yourself and what is possiblewith your business.

Noam and I started the 2016Abundance Cubed group coachingprogram in January for fiveentrepreneurs who were selectedfrom an impressive pool ofapplicants. Noam conducts a groupcoaching session each month, andthen on the first Tuesday of thefollowing month, we dedicate thatGen R Radio episode to the previousmonth’s coaching session. Our goal is

to not only help the fiveentrepreneurs in the program, butanyone who wants to follow along bylistening to our radio show, readingthe same books and following ourFacebook page. Our first AbundanceCubed show aired on January 5th,and during it, Noam and I introduced

the coaching program in detail. OnFebruary 2nd, we covered the firstgroup coaching session on the topicof Establishing Your Brand, becausedoing so is critically important andnot as easy as you may think!

Our food and healthcare systems are broken and not serving our highestgood. It is our belief that wellness entrepreneurs who integrate the best ofmodern and holistic approaches will fix them. Generation RegenerationWholistic Radio (gr.voiceamerica.com) host Sandra Malhotra, and coachand creator of miracles Noam Kostucki (artofamagicallife.com), are goingto empower them so they can do just that.

Introducing the ABUNDANCE3

Coaching Program

Successful entrepreneur and founderof eponymous eco-chic beauty lineIndie Lee (IndieLee.com) joined usand shared many insights about howshe established and built her brand.

Here are the topics for upcomingAbundance Cubed episodes on Gen RRadio:

• March 1: The focus will be onpromoting yourself and yourbusiness on social media, which canbe a powerful tool if used properly.

• April 5: We will delve into effective

You don’t need coaching because you’rebroken, but because you want to be thebest expression of yourself possible.


website design and search engineoptimization. We all put time andmoney into our websites, so learnhow to get the biggest bang foryour buck!

• May 3: Changing gears for thisshow, we will discuss improvingyour relationship with money. Formany healers, this relationship canbe an uncomfortable one. Learnhow to share your gifts and acceptthe abundance that you deserve.

• June 7: The topic will be properpricing for your products andservices. Now that you arecomfortable accepting abundance,learn how to position yourofferings in the marketplace.

• July 5: Everybody loves a greatstory, and this show will delve intohow to tell the story about yourbusiness. Think about the brands

that you use religiously — youprobably know and love theirbackstory and mission. Learn howto craft and share your own.

• August 2: We would be remiss if wedid not pause to discuss self-care forthose who give so much to others,so we’ll discuss great techniques forself-care that you can incorporateinto your daily routine.

• September 6: Now that you have agreat website, social mediapresence, products and services,and are comfortable generatingabundance … it’s time to bustthrough any final blocks and goforth as the confident entrepreneurthat you are.

• October 4: Having a coach in yourcorner is invaluable, as is amentor or two. This show willdiscuss the benefits of finding and

keeping a mentor as you continueyour journey upward.

• November 1: Do you aspire towrite a book or present a TED talk?We hope so! Noam has done bothand will convey his wisdom aboutachieving these milestones on the11/1/16 show.

• December 6: We’ll savor how we’veall expanded during this show!

Check back in the May/June issuefor an update on the AbundanceCubed program. You can alsoparticipate by tuning into our radioshow the first Tuesday of everymonth at gr.voiceamerica.com atnoon Pacific time, or catching thepodcast On Demand. Also don’tforget to like our Abundance Cubedfor Wellness Entrepreneurs Facebookpage for great insights!

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