Crisis Contact List

Thanks to our friends at NAMI Roaring Fork Valley for putting this list of resources together.  You never know when you'll need them, until you do.

January is Hot Tea Month

Even a committed coffee lover (like me) can find a certain peace and comfort in sitting down with a cup of hot tea.  For many of us, it takes us back to mom serving us a warm mug when we were feeling unwell.  For others, it may bring memories of sharing a cup with grandma or another loved one on a cold winter's day.  Most among us can come up with a warm memory associated with a cup of hot tea.

In addition to the feel good, warm & fuzzy feelings that boost our mood and make us feel connected to more than ourselves, there are many cited health benefits of tea.  

The New York Times reports that tea is good for your liver:

 ...studies including more than 800,000 participants have looked at the association between tea and liver disease. Those who drank tea were less likely to have hepatocellular carcinoma, liver steatosis, liver cirrhosis and chronic liver disease. 

And, it eases depression: 

11 studies with almost 23,000 participants found that for every three cups of tea consumed per day, the relative risk of depression decreased 37 percent.

And heart health:

...drinking an additional three cups of tea a day was associated with a reduction in coronary heart disease (27 percent), cardiac death (26 percent), stroke (18 percent), total mortality (24 percent), cerebral infarction (16 percent) andintracerebral hemorrhage (21 percent). 

Tea is a more complex subject than you might think.  For example, this article, 13 Reasons Tea is Good for you, outlines the differences between tea and what we call herbal tea, as well as addressing the complexities of black, white and green teas. 

So the next time you are feeling blue, unwell or are looking for alternative ways to manage symptoms or chronic illness, you might reach for a cup of tea.  Which kind is up to you.... when it comes to hot tea, the options are seemingly endless and the internet is a wealth of information.


Kimberly Henrie is a coffee and tea lover that has many warm associations with hot beverages.  She is a yoga/fitness teacher, radio personality and local business owner who can put you in touch with some quality teas and fair trade organic coffees.  You can reach her at kimhenrie@vitalityforlife.com or by calling 970-930-1242.

A New Mom Finds a Niche in the Roaring Fork Valley

When Summer Pine moved to the valley newly pregnant and not knowing a soul, she was relieved to find the Moms for Moms Communities in Glenwood Springs and Carbondale. Through these online social sites she found connection and support with other moms and soon grew a crop of friends in her new home.





When her son was about 6 months old, Summer jumped at the opportunity to purchase the Glenwood Moms for Moms business and it has been a thriving endeavor for her ever since. Summer is passionate about offering and being a part of this FREE local, online community. 

Glenwood moms for moms offers local moms the opportunity to connect, share, and receive day-to-day support that Summer says we all need more often than we like to admit. It's about genuine connections.

While the Moms for Moms Communities are nationwide, each community site is owned by a local mom.

The social aspect of Moms for Moms allows for event postings, niche group activities and a discussion forum where moms can ask for parenting advice, referrals to local professionals (physicians, dentists, etc.) Moms participate in micro-groups from knitting to exercise and service work to book clubs and food allergies. The membership site is moderated and provides a safe and private environment for sharing.

Some of the events mentioned in the podcast include:
Dr. Johnson’s Easter Baskets for Child Victim’s of Crime
Meal Trains-Good Karma Mamas
Mudderella
Nursing Nook at Strawberry Days
Health and Wellness Expo

As Summer says, “none of us are the same”, so she provides many opportunities for people to engage in their own way. As for the benefits Summer has received in her affiliation with Moms for Moms, she says "it has been my sanity."

To support this endeavor, Glenwood Moms for Moms offers advertising to local businesses who want to reach out to moms in their community. Mom-owned businesses get some special perks.

To learn more, visit www.glenwoodmomsformoms.com or email Summer Pine atsummer@glenwoodmomsformoms.com

Other links:

www.rfwellness.com
www.healthandwellnessexpogws.com

September is National Childhood Obesity Month

Did you know that 1 in 4 kids in Colorado is overweight or obese? Your friends probably don't either. Share this infographic with them to raise awareness of  child obesity and why it matters. Visit http://www.coloradohealth.org/ChildhoodObesityMonth to learn more

Events for Human Flourishing

"Suzanne Giesemann is the author of eleven books, a spiritual teacher, and an evidential medium.  She captivates audiences as she brings hope, healing, and comfort through her work. Suzanne’s gift of communication with those on the other side provides stunning evidence of life after death. Touted as “a breath of fresh air” with “a quality that is so different from others that it is difficult to describe,” she brings messages of hope and love that go straight to the heart.

Suzanne is a retired U.S. Navy Commander. She served as a commanding officer, as special assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations, and as Aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on 9/11.  Today Suzanne addresses questions about the purpose of life, the nature of reality, and attuning to higher consciousness. Her work has been recognized as highly credible by afterlife researcher Dr. Gary Schwartz, Ph.D., and best-selling author Dr. Wayne Dyer.  She serves on the executive council of Eternea, where she is the chairman of the Spirituality Leadership Council."

For full details and tickets for Roaring Fork Valley events contact http://davinikent.com/category/events/

The Wholeness Project in Glenwood Springs

Mark your calendars for a beautiful day exploring Wholeness in Glenwood Springs, at the height of autumn's color here in Western Colorado. From our location above town, we'll be soaking in views of the iconic Mt. Sopris with the Colorado and Roaring Fork river valleys below. Saturday, September 27th, 9:00 - 4:00, $125 includes yummy catered lunch. Message me or email kimberlie@thewholenessproject.com for more info about the day.

http://thewholenessproject.com/vision.html

10 Day Challenge - Uplift Wellness Now!

When: Anytime

Where: www.masterminds4wellness.com (map)

Description: Davi Nikent and MasterMinds 4 Wellness announce the launch of the FREE Uplift Your Wellness Now! 10 Day Challenge. We encourage you to check it out and sign up through the Davi Nikent website ... http://davinikent.com/2014/08/02/news-1/

The Uplift Your Wellness Now! 10 Day Challenge will provide valuable information about how to further advance your health, energy and happiness. It is exciting to introduce this challenge to all of you.

More Exciting News! Davi Nikent is partnering with Masterminds 4 Wellness to offer a 90-day immersion program that furthers the concepts and practices of the Uplift Your Wellness Now! 10 Day Challenge starting in September.

What is the 10 Day Challenge? It is a collection of 2-3 minute videos delivered to your e-mail inbox once a day for 10 days. Each video contains ONE wellness tip or challenge for you. The videos are brought to you by an impressive group of dedicated healthcare practitioners who have spent decades perfecting their specialty. The Uplift Your Wellness Now! 10 Day Challenge is a powerful tool for your transformation designed to help revitalize your life. And again, it’s at no cost to you. Are you ready to Uplift YOUR wellness?

Go to our website NOW! http://davinikent.com/2014/08/02/news-1/

Lift-Up Needs a Volunteer Lift Up

We need some new volunteers at our food pantries in Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Parachute, and at the thrift stores in Rifle and Parachute. If you have some time to spare, just a few hours per month would really help, and you'll enjoy it! Give us a call at 625-4496 and we'll find the right time and place for you. (Please pass this along to anyone you know that might also be interested.) Lift-Up

We Are Privileged To Live In the Roaring Fork Valley

Glenwood Springs Promotional from Glenwood Springs, CO on Vimeo.

Glenwood Springs Saturday Farmer's Market Starting!

The first market of the 2014 season will be June 28th Saturday in the Rite_Aid parking lot!! Expecting a light run of early season fruits as the frosts this spring affected the supply but not the fantastic flavor of freshly picked produce. Spring greens, alfalfa clover and wildflower honey, Plum Daisy's award winning organic jams and home made breads including wheat, foccochias, and cinnamon raisin.

This is just a partial listing, updates to continue coming.....stop by and check us out for yourselves!

GLENWOOD SPRINGS FARMER'S MARKET

Children's Learning Gardens Needs Your Help!

Thank You Growing Food Forward

Yampah Vapor Caves High Water Miracle

This is a miracle that has only happened 2X's in the last 25 years. Mother nature has energetically cleanse the caves for the last week with an incredible flood of the clearest, purest Yampah Hot Springs water we've ever seen. Part of this phenomenon was caused by two new hot springs that flow out of the wall in our lower Cave #3 during high runoff years. Caves are open today and about 5° hotter than normal. It's a great time to be in Glenwood Springs.

We know you're going to LIKE IT!

The Yampah Spa and Vapor Caves

Five reasons to visit Glenwood’s Downtown Market Every Tuesday This Summer

The Tuesday farmers’ market known as Glenwood’s Downtown Market opens June 10, at Centennial Park at Ninth Street and Grand Avenue. Celebrating 10 years, the Downtown Market is a thriving summer staple in the hot springs town.

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1.       Taste the season. Try olive oils, freshly baked bread, Colorado wines and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Vendors are eager to showcase and share their locally grown and lovingly made products.  Many offer samples to try. Top crops to try in the early months of summer are tender lettuces, arugula and apricots; as the season matures look for cherries, eggplant, green beans, basil and tomatoes.

2.       Learn something new. Cooking demos are a mainstay of the Downtown Market, gather round and learn how to prepare a variety of food that’s fresh, fast, healthy and most importantly -- delicious. Check out Christina Gore’s lesson on vegan cooking at the inaugural Market.

3.       Free music. Throughout the 14-week season the Market hosts musical entertainment. The season opener features award-winning songwriter and performer, Frank Martin playing everything from Texas swinging waltzes to Louisiana Zydeco.








4.       Because variety adds spice. There’s always something special going on at the Market. Find out what’s happening on a particular Tuesday at www.glenwoodmarket.com or just show up to see what’s going on. A highlight of June 10th Market is Glenwood Springs Garden Club’s annual plant sale. The Glenwood Springs Parks Department will also be giving away tree seedlings until they’re gone!





5.       Connect with the community. The atmosphere at the Market is low key and friendly. It’s a great place to connect with people – visitors and locals alike. Why not ask a local for recommendations on other great things do in Glenwood Springs?

Find out more about the 2014 Glenwood Downtown Market including a list of vendors, music lineup, demo schedule and more at www.glenwoodmarket.com.  Learn more about all of Glenwood’s summer events and activities at www.visitglenwood.com.

ABOUT GLENWOOD SPRINGS:
For more information and to book reservations please visit www.visitglenwood.com; 888-445-3696. Glenwood Springs is located between Aspen and Vail, Colorado, 160 miles (257 kilometers) west of Denver or 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of Grand Junction on Interstate 70 off exit 116.

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National Sunscreen Day

Did you know it's National Sunscreen Day? Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park has free sunscreen available at the park. You can find it at the guest services booth just outside the gift shop. Stay safe in the sun this summer!

Gong Meditation

This is a very cool experience, thank you Conor Johnson

Wellness Providers: Educate Your Community

As a partner with us in educating the public, we are excited to invite you to take part in a summer Lunch & Learn series with us every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at noon beginning May 20th- August 19.  The event will be hosted by The Designer's Vault in downtown Glenwood Springs and promoted liberally by RFWellness.com and in local media.

Each session will consist of a 30-minute educational presentation on a topic that is wellness-related.  Brown bag or pre-purchased lunches will be available.  An audience of 12-30 is planned for at each event.

Schedule outline:

12pm arrival, networking, browsing, settle in with lunches

12:15 begin presentation

12:45 disperse for more networking, browsing and questions as long as is desired.

If you would like to be considered as one of our featured speakers, please respond with your top 3 date preferences and a title and description of your presentation.

Questions?  Please give me a call at 970-930-1242 or via email at kimhenrie@vitalityforlife.com

In health & happiness,

Kim

Teaching Mindfulness in Schools

Actress Goldie Hawn is bringing her MindUP program to schools around the world. Very cool report with a Roaring Fork Valley connection. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.

Final Call for Exhibitors at the Health and Wellness Expo!

There are still a few booth spaces available for the 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Expo which is being held Saturday, May 10 at the Ramada Inn in Glenwood Springs. Exhibitor applications are being accepted only for the Basic Booth category. Deadline to reserve your space is 12pm, Friday, May 2nd. Booth descriptions and further information is available at http://www.healthandwellnessexpogws.com./ You can also call Suzette Skidmore for information: 970-379-6187.

Volunteers are also needed as greeters, runners, announcers, door prize coordinators and more. A meal (breakfast or lunch) will be provided for each shift worked. Shifts are 9am-1pm or 1pm to 5pm. There is flexibility if your schedule doesn’t quite match up and you still want to take part. Volunteers will be eligible for doorprizes and have up close and personal access to the event.

The Health & Wellness Expo is being produced locally to provide information and education about integrative health and preventative wellness solutions that are available throughout the valley. The event will feature more than 30 exhibitors and informative speakers.

To volunteer, contact Stephanie at 987-5029 or email cardiff@cwmail.com.

Health and Wellness Expo Volunteers Needed!

Public Service Announcement
April 24, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kimberly Henrie, 970-930-1242


Call for Volunteers for Health & Wellness Expo

Glenwood Springs, CO - Volunteers are needed for the 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Expo in Glenwood Springs. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Ramada Inn & Suites.

Volunteers are needed as greeters, runners, announcers, door prize coordinators and more.  A meal (breakfast or lunch) will be provided for each shift worked.  Shifts are 9am-1pm or 1pm to 5pm.  There is flexibility if your schedule doesn’t quite match up and you still want to take part.  Volunteers will be eligible for doorprizes and have up close and personal access to the event.

The Health & Wellness Expo is being produced locally to provide information and education about integrative health and preventative wellness solutions that are available throughout the valley.  The event will feature more than 30 exhibitors and informative speakers.

To volunteer, contact Stephanie at 987-5029 or email cardiff@cwmail.com.

For more information about this event, visit www.healthandwellnessexpogws.com.

Health & Wellness Expo Booths Filling Up!

14 Booths left. If you have a friend that wants to participate and share their gifts with the Roaring Fork Valley please have them register TODAY at http://www.healthandwellnessexpogws.com/booth-registration/