IN THIS ISSUE : April 2020

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April's Publishers' Letter & Happiness Corner
Staying in Peace
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Classes in Chi Stamina Prepare Us for Life’s Surprises
Chi Wellness, The Center of Qigong at 4155 East Jewell Avenue, Suite 105, in Denver offers classes, workshops and retreats in Qigong Self-care as well as professional certifications in M... Read More »

Harness the Power of Your Unconscious Mind
Become a more EMPOWERED you! Join the Empowerment Partnership for an Integrative NLP Practitioner Certification® Training in Denver April 30-May 3, at the Sheraton Denver Tech Center. Read More »

Soul Star Holistic Healing Arts Accepting New Clients
Connie Larkin, Reiki Master with Soul Star Inc., is now accepting new clients in the Denver area at 899 N Logan Street. While she doesn’t make house calls, remote healing is available. Read More »

COVID-19 Preparedness: Advice from a Qigong Master
These are the same measures that we use to guard our health from any upper and lower respiratory infection, whether its source is viral, bacterial, fungal or otherwise: Read More »

Remote Healing During Social Distancing
Since the outbreak of coronavirus and warnings to avoid crowds and stay home now is the perfect time to consider remote healing. Read More »
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CBD’s New Frontier: Help for Mental Health
CBD is known to help alleviate physical pain, but newer research shows its promising effectiveness as a remedy for mental health-related issues, including anxiety, depression and stress. Read More »

Unsafe Sipping: Widespread Drinking Water Contamination Found
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated. Read More »

Plastics Adios: Mexicans Return to Old Ways After Ban
A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021. Read More »

Cool Solution: Biodegradable Cooler Keeps Food Cold and Dry
Igloo has introduced a new, biodegradable cooler made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool. Read More »

Climate Warriors Unite: A Call to Action
Awakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models like Greta Thunberg, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate change warriors. Read More »

Planet Rescue: Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis
Around the globe, green activists of all ages are taking unified action to protect our planet against climate change with resolve, passion, and creativity. Read More »

Take Echinacea to Reduce Anxiety
Echinacea angustifolia root extract may be helpful for situation-induced anxiety, indicates a new study. Read More »

Consume Grape Seed Extract to Improve Cholesterol and Lower Inflammation
Grape seed extract significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation. Read More »

Making Luck: An Intentional Path to Good Fortune
Research shows that we can, and in fact already do make our own luck. Here's how to quickly, with a little conscious attention, change your luck. Read More »
COVER
Smiling Sun by Kay Larch
Raised in Southern California by two artists, Kay Larch says she didn’t follow in their footsteps. She grew up, started a family, moved to South Carolina and built a daycare center that she owned and operated. She filled the center with wall murals and did painting activities and after-school art classes with the kids, but she never considered herself an artist. She found ways to express her creative need for colorful and elaborate surroundings through painting projects she did for fun.
One day, Larch decided to create a series of acrylic paintings on canvas. Out of curiosity, she submitted her work to a gallery. It was accepted for a show, which led to being featured in an article about the museum, interviews, commissioned work, more shows and the launching of her career as an artist at age 54. Larch is immersed in the art community, has added oil painting and drawing to her repertoire, and creates in a variety of styles. Her acrylic paintings have a comic-book style, while her oil paintings lean more toward realism. She admits she was influenced by growing up as a California hippie, traveling to Tijuana and seeing the vibrant colors of Mexican folk art and simply being an imaginative person. Her work has been featured in galleries, businesses and magazines and she sells original paintings, prints, greeting cards and a line of coloring books, in addition to commissioned work for people all around the world.
Find Kay Larch on Instagram (@KayLarch Studio) or connect at Facebook.com/KayLarchStudio.