Health
Drinking water all over the world contaminated with plastic, researchers find
A new study shows that literally billions of people are drinking water contaminated by plastic particles, with a stunning 83 percent of tap water samples from around the globe registering microplastic pollution. From the faucets of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office building to kitchens in residential neighborhoods in New Delhi, plastic pollution has penetrated our world – with frightening implications. To learn...
HEALTHY LIVING: Dietary Fat & Weight Loss
Butter, bacon, cream . . . they’re not as bad for your health as you’ve been led to think. In fact, they’re key ingredients in a successful weight-loss plan.
It’s Toxic to Most Life – Including Your Precious Pets
If your pet’s food has corn or grain in the ingredient list, and it doesn’t say “organic” then it is most likely GMO and has glyphosate in it, the same as human food. Nonorganic corn or corn syrup usually has BT toxin, as well, which comes from genes they’ve put into the seed corn so it makes a pesticide that punches holes in insects’ digestive tracts that eat it. There is now evidence that these genes are being incorporated into the...
American Society Of Acupuncturists Bring Acupuncture To Capitol Hill
Acupuncture capitol hill briefing presents powerful, cost-effective treatment options to nation’s opioid epidemic Ms. Winn advocates for access to acupuncture for addiction after losing her son. WASHINGTON – Nov. 15, 2017 – PRLog — With the nation reeling from the mounting opioid overdose epidemic, acupuncturists from the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) and the American Alliance for Professional...
Breathing: It Does More Than Keep You Alive
Each and every day, all day long, we breathe in and breathe out without any thought whatsoever. This most basic, involuntary task keeps us alive—which alone is a pretty big deal. Who is loony enough to disagree with that? But did you know that breathing also has the power to make our days more calm and relaxed? It does more than simply keep us alive. Paying attention to how we breathe in different situations can reveal a lot. Feeling...
Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market
THANKSGIVING MARKET Sat. Nov 18, 9am to 1pm Go LOCAL this year and join us! Featuring locally grown fresh veggies, meats, cheeses, and more for your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, get a jump on your holiday shopping with unique and useful items from our quality local Artisans. @ La Plata Fairgrounds, outside in the breezeway (on the same day as the GardenSwartz Extravaganza and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Sale) Rain, Snow, or Shine:) More info...
HEALTHY LIVING: Dietary Fat Is Your Friend
Appropriate amounts of dietary fat like butter and bacon aren’t bad. In fact, research shows that it helps you stave off hunger and burn more body fat.
Holiday Stuffed Squash
Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 acorn squash or other winter squash • 1 lb ground turkey • ½ sweet onion, chopped • 2 celery stalks • 1 apple, chopped • ¼ cup dried cranberries • 2 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp rosemary • 1 tsp thyme • 1 tsp oregano • 1 tsp black pepper • ½ tsp sea salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Half each squash and scoop out seeds to create 4 bowls. Place squash face down on baking sheet and bake in oven...
Don’t Miss the Last Durango Farmers Market of 2017
The Durango Farmers Market is nearly wrapped up for the season. Their last two dates are Saturday 10/21 and 10/28, 9 AM to Noon. Don’t miss your last chance to pick up these locally grown goods this year! Located at First National Bank of Durango parking lot ~ 259 West 9th Street Get more info: durangofarmersmarket.com
Cinnamon Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes
Cinnamon Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes are a delicious, sugar-free breakfast option for you and your family! Pumpkins are a nutritious squash loaded with vitamins and minerals, particularly beta-carotene. This antioxidant which gives pumpkins their orange color, is converted to vitamin A to support your immune system and eye health. Cook up this autumn-inspired recipe for a great start to your day! Ingredients: 3/4 cup canned organic pumpkin...
Dr. Hyman’s free documentary on Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Is brain degeneration avoidable? Watch Dr. Mark Hyman’s documentary trailer and find out. Did you know that scientists predict that the number of people with Alzheimer’s will triple in the next few decades? The most important NEW information to know is that this is not a disease of age, or something that everyone just gets In fact, memory loss is not even a “normal” part of aging. (Dementia actually begins when you’re much younger and...
Gluten Free Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff
Dr. Amy Myers: If you are craving flavor, this AIP-approved take on traditional stroganoff definitely does the trick! You can cook a whole chicken if you are feeling ambitious, but you can use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store to save time. Also, this recipe can get you started on meal prep for the week – only half the chicken is used! Take advantage of the leftovers for other recipes throughout the...
The Trouble with Carbohydrates – Healthy Living
Learn how carbohydrates can torpedo your efforts to lose weight.
HEALTHY LIVING: Avoiding the Carbohydrate Trap
It’s not a lack of willpower that makes it difficult to lose weight. It’s what you eat.
Is Sleep Deprivation Affecting Your Work?
Lack of sleep can make you irritable and impact your work performance in a number of ways. Learn more in this week’s segment of Employment Matters.
E-Bikes to Get a Trial Run on Animas River Trail
After electric bicycles were banned from the Animas River Trail last year, Durango city staff were inundated with complaints by e-bike riders. After nearly a year of study and public meetings, the city has decided to allow e-bikes on the ART for a one-year trial.
Durango Farmers Market, Saturdays 8-12
Don’t forget to check out the Durango Farmers market, all summer long! The Durango Farmers Market is a venue for local agriculturalists, artisans, ready-to-eat, value-added, and service vendors to meet and share the fruits of their labor with the Durango community. THE DURANGO FARMERS MARKET IS HELD IN THE PARKING LOT OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DURANGO, AT 259 WEST 9TH STREET. THE PARKING LOT IS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BANK,...
Project Sky Steps Opens
Three months, 500 steps, 250 feet in elevation. That’s what it took to build a stairway from downtown Durango to the Fort Lewis College campus, thanks to Trails 2000 volunteers.
Healthy Living: Exercise and Weight Loss
If you find it difficult to lose weight, do you beat yourself up for not exercising enough? Surprise! Exercise has very little to do with weight loss. Find out why from Dr. Ashley Lucas with PHD Advanced Nutrition.
Mind Body Green
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