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What Gluten Sensitivity Really Means

 … and how to know whether you have it By Amber Erickson Gabbey At age 50, Sam had had enough. After 40 years of chronic digestive issues and a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome, a casual conversation changed his life. Nearly a decade ago, Sam’s acupuncturist casually mentioned gluten-related issues. By that point, Sam would try

Bouncing Back

Tips for faster healing after surgery By Shannon Burgert Ever worry that surgery is going to leave you in worse shape than you were in before you had it? The needs of people going into surgery vary, cautions Jody Shevins, N.D., a naturopathic doctor in Boulder, but paying attention to a few things both before

Fatal Attractiveness?

Fatal Attractiveness? How To Choose Safe Cosmetics in an Unregulated IndustryBy Amber Erickson Gabbey Shannon Culek and Kate O’Donnell, both from Nederland, sit around a table with their favorite cosmetics, discussing their simple beauty routines. Culek, a holistically trained nutritionist, says she uses lotion, lip balm and sunscreen. O’Donnell uses sunscreen and natural hair-care products.

A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marijuana

A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marijuana Facts to Know Before Partaking by Leigh Cooper With the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana, it may become more tantalizing to puff on a joint or take a bite of a pot brownie. Whether first-time users or returning enthusiasts, patients in pain or party-goers, potential marijuana consumers can

How to Shop for a Therapist

How to Shop for a Therapist Tips for finding ‘the therapist equivalent of a soul mate’Visiting a psychotherapist isn’t like dropping a car off with a mechanic. You have to sit with that person in a room. For an hour or more. Every week. “Choosing the right therapist is essential,” says MacAndrew Jack, a practicing psychotherapist

Keeping Spring Allergies at Bay

Keeping Spring Allergies at Bay Does the thought of spring allergies make you dread snowmelt? Do you feel like you need to be trapped inside for weeks at a time rather than out enjoying the season? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 16.9 million Americans suffer from

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