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IN THIS ISSUE: November 2020

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Easy Stress Solutions

Easy Stress Solutions

Stress affects everyone, but there are effective ways to manage it, even for trauma survivors, according to author Shanna Warner in her latest book Easy Stress Solutions: How to Meditate ... Read More » 

 

Lifespark Cancer Resources Annual Touching Tomorrow Fundraising Luncheon

Lifespark Cancer Resources Annual Touching Tomorrow Fundraising Luncheon

LifeSpark Cancer Resources invites you to their Touching Tomorrow annual luncheon, a fundraising event Wednesday, December 9 from noon to 1:30pm at the Wellshire Event Center in Denver. T... Read More » 

 

The Power of Gratitude

The Power of Gratitude

Eckankar’s free Soul Adventure Seminar, online through November 30, explores a secret to spiritual living that can help create a rich and fulfilling life. Read More » 

 

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Giving Thanks: Meditation on Gratitude and Joy

Bestselling author, Buddhist practitioner and mindfulness practice teacher Jack Kornfield offers a meditation that opens our hearts to gratitude and joy this holiday season. Read More » 

 

Sherri Mitchell on Indigenous Wisdom for Our Times

Sherri Mitchell on Indigenous Wisdom for Our Times

Author, spiritual teacher and indigenous rights activist Sherri Mitchell offers a set of cultural values to help preserve our collective survival for future generations. Read More » 

 

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Homemade Mask Recipes

DIY recipes for homemade green tea, turmeric and black pepper facial masks from Marlene Adelmann's Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book. Read More » 

 

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Strategies to Prevent Diabetes

Nutrition tips, holistic insight and inspirational strategies from health professionals to help prevent diabetes. Read More » 

 

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Have Conflicts Mediated for Best Results

Couples who have arguments mediated by a third party report feeling more satisfied with the content and progress of the discussion and have fewer residual issues. Read More » 

 

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Scientists Confront Academic Racism

Nearly 6,000 scientists signed a pledge to #ShutDownSTEM on June 10, the day of the Strike for Black Lives across higher education. Read More » 

 

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Body Gratitude Workout
Body Gratitude: Being Thankful Empowers Our Workouts
Ways to cultivate an appreciation for our bodies to help us stay motivated at maintaining a workout routine and reap the many health benefits of exercise and gratitude. Read More »
Canadian Bird Facing Extinction
Canadian Species Extinction Risk Looms
Species of global conservation concern have declined in Canada by 42 percent and Canadian at-risk species fell by 59 percent, between 1970 and 2016, according to a new report. Read More »
Forest Restoration Area
Climate Change Impedes Wildfire Reforestation Efforts
A study found that forest recovery declines significantly under warmer, drier conditions caused by climate change, making forests less resilient to fire. Read More »
Cranberry Sauce with Maple Syrup Recipe
Cranberry Sauce with Maple Syrup
Delicious maple syrup, orange juice, cinnamon and cranberries are boiled down to a syrupy, slightly sweet and spicy sauce in this tasty holiday recipe. Read More »
Demin Jeans
Denim Microfibers Pervade Waterways
Blue jeans create a unique type of environmental pollution as researchers have detected indigo denim microfibers in wastewater effluent, lakes and even remote Arctic marine sediment. Read More »
Solar Panels
Discarded Solar Panels Result in Toxic Pollution
As millions of metric tons of solar panel waste containing lead are projected in the coming years, groups are working ensure proper recycling protocols are in place. Read More »
Aerobic Hula Hoop Exercise
Do Aerobic Exercises to Improve Fatty Liver Condition
A new study finds that aerobic exercise can have significant improvements in markers of liver and metabolic health, helping those with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). Read More »
Electric Vehicle Charging Station in California
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Surging in California
The state of California has approved a $437 million campaign devoted to building thousands of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Read More »
DIY Fixing Broken Appliance
Fix It, Don’t Nix It: Repairing Can Prolong Life of Products
When something breaks, don’t replace it­—fix it. Here are tips to help DIY fix just about anything. Read More »
Vegan Fermented Dough with B12 Vitamin
Get B12 in a Vegan Diet from Dough Fermentation
Fermenting dough using Propionibacterium freudenreichii bacteria along with Lactobacillus brevis can produce enough B12 to fulfill the nutritional need for vegans. Read More »
Giving Thanks for a Healthy Feast: How to Lighten Up Thanksgiving Fare
Thanksgiving might be a smaller affair this year, making it the perfect time to up the side-dish game, embrace healthier options and take advantage of delicious, in-season produce. Read More »
Meditating on Gratitude
Giving Thanks: Meditation on Gratitude and Joy
Bestselling author, Buddhist practitioner and mindfulness practice teacher Jack Kornfield offers a meditation that opens our hearts to gratitude and joy this holiday season. Read More »
Mediated Couple
Have Conflicts Mediated for Best Results
Couples who have arguments mediated by a third party report feeling more satisfied with the content and progress of the discussion and have fewer residual issues. Read More »
Homemade Mask from Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book
Homemade Mask Recipes
DIY recipes for homemade green tea, turmeric and black pepper facial masks from Marlene Adelmann's Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book. Read More »
Mindful Parents with Child
Mindful Parenting: The Conscious Path to Raising a Child
Conscious, mindful, soulful, awake and peaceful parenting tips to help connect deeply with kids through love, authenticity and acceptance of the child’s innate nature. Read More »
Vegan Mushroom Gravy Recipe
Mushroom Gravy
This rich, flavorful, vegan mushroom gravy recipe is perfect served over potatoes and veggie loafs. It’s easy to prepare and inexpensive. Read More »
Natural Homemade Skincare
Natural Beauty: Homemade Solutions for Glowing Skin
Natural DIY skincare routines using chemical-free, inexpensive ingredients made from healthy, everyday products already present in most homes. Read More »
Healthy Food to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Natural Lifestyle Choices to Curb the Disease
Research-backed lifestyle strategies, including healthy diet, exercise, herbs and sleep, that can help to lower the risk and harm of diabetes. Read More »
Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Energy Balls Recipes
Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Energy Balls
This gluten-free, vegan and paleo recipe for Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Energy Balls combines the flavors of fall for a healthy and delicious treat. Read More »
Stop Systemic Racism
Scientists Confront Academic Racism
Nearly 6,000 scientists signed a pledge to #ShutDownSTEM on June 10, the day of the Strike for Black Lives across higher education. Read More »
Sherri Mitchell on Indigenous Wisdom for Our Times
Author, attorney, spiritual teacher and indigenous rights activist Sherri Mitchell offers a set of cultural values to help preserve our collective survival for future generations. Read More »
Dog and Cat with Fall Allergies Itch
Skin-Soothing Herbs for Dogs and Cats: Simple Ways to Reduce Itching
From allergies to liver deficiency to diet, many factors can itch, inflame and irritate the skin of our pets. Here are herbs that can help comfort and relieve an itchy dog or cat. Read More »
Gratitude Workout
Steps to Building Body Gratitude
Affirmations, daily techniques, gratitude yoga poses and movement exercises to help build up appreciation for our bodies. Read More »
Soulful Parent Raising Mindful Child
Strategies for Soulful Parenting
Renée Peterson Trudeau, the author of Nurturing the Soul of Your Family and The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal, offers suggestions for soulful parenting. Read More »
Healthy Prevention for Type 2 Diabetes
Strategies to Prevent Diabetes
Nutrition tips, holistic insight and inspirational strategies from health professionals to help prevent diabetes. Read More »
Vitamin D Supplement
Take Vitamin D and Calcium to Reduce Vertigo
A study finds that vitamin D and calcium supplementation can help to reduce episodes of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Read More »
Vegan Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole
This vegan twist on the classic green bean casserole recipe is a healthy way to incorporate more vegetables into Thanksgiving feasts. Read More »
Eco-Friendly Casket
The Green Burial Revolution: Sustainable End-of-Life Options
Green burial options emerging in the funeral industry that honor the deceased in environmentally-friendly and affordable ways. Read More »
Aloe for Pets
Topical Herbs that Relieve the Itch
Effective topical herbal remedies to help naturally relieve pet itching and reduce inflammation and redness in suffering dogs and cats such as witch hazel, aloe vera, calendula and teas. Read More »
Scale and Tape Measure for Weight and Body Mass
Try Flaxseed Oil to Reduce Weight and Body Mass Index
Flaxseed, with its high nutritional value and low glycemic profile, can help with weight loss and a lower body mass index. Read More »
Rhodiola Herb
Try Rhodiola and Black Cohosh for Menopausal Symptoms
The herb black cohosh, long been used to relieve menopausal symptoms, is most effective when combined with rhodiola, an adaptogenic herb known for balancing stress hormones. Read More »
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