Tag: wellness
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Reflecting on the past and present of Colorado wellness
Hardship would greet Colorado’s early visitors — the likes of John Frémont, a famed explorer whose party was often outmatched by the harsh elements and treacherous terrain. In the early 1840s, tired and hungry in the stormy mountains west of modern-day Colorado Springs, it seemed the next morning was not promised. And yet the morning was…
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Colorado Springs woman finds healing through llamas
A soothing, buzzy, atonal vibration fills a well-kept stable off 30th Street near Glen Eyrie. Nothing is short-circuiting. It’s just the sound of a contented llama. A humming llama is a happy llama, and today that happy gal is 10-year-old Chloe, who shuffles around the pen with her three buddies: Zorro, Pedro and Issey. After…
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Live Well: Must love dogs
It was a beautiful day for a dog walk in my third space. The sun warmed my bones, the chubby bumblebees buzzed, and neither dog had yet sniffed out and scarfed up a desiccated, half-gnawed, insect-ridden chicken drumstick casually tossed in a gutter, or something laced with weed, which has happened. Don’t worry, the little…
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Local nonprofit Mama, I See You brings comfort to NICU moms
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Sounds of wet, choking gasps replace what should be a newborn baby’s typical cry. As nurses move quickly around the room, their footsteps squeak as they rush across the hospital floor. Monitors beep steadily while doctors issue hurried instructions, and the energy begins to shift with each passing second. In the middle of it all,…
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Pikes Pick: Eye Love Care makes clear vision feel easy and affordable
If you’re looking for eye care that’s fast, friendly and doesn’t leave you sitting in a waiting room for hours, Eye Love Care might be the next stop on your to-do list. After visiting the local optometrist located at 350 Printers Parkway, I now love eye care, too. This optometry office keeps appointments moving and makes…
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Pikes Pick: Sally Beauty’s nail treatments deliver stronger, longer nails
Looking to give your nails a little extra strength without breaking the bank? Sally Beauty carries a pair of affordable treatments that are gaining attention for delivering real results. The ASP Nail Treatment’s Way to Grow nail revitalizer and Hard to Beat glycolic strengthener are both designed to support nail growth while helping prevent breakage.…
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Wellness, community and millions of seeds meet at 22nd annual Pikes Peak Herb Fest
Pikes Peak area residents can immerse themselves in the world of herbalism and holistic medicine, free of charge, at the 22nd annual Pikes Peak Herb Fest at Westside Community Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. More than 40 local growers, herbalists and other holistic professionals will be on hand for the indoor/outdoor…
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New metaphysical shop opens on Colorado Springs’ west side
The vibes are good. Tranquil music fills the air inside the city’s newest metaphysical shop. After 37 years as a pawn shop in Old Colorado City, the three new co-owners of The Enchanted Fox have cleansed the space’s energy, painted the walls a soothing oceanic color and refinished the stone floor. “When all three of…
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A weekend of aura photos, psychic readings and spiritual exploration returns to Colorado Springs
What if, in a single weekend, you could glimpse into your future, revisit your past and leave with a clearer sense of who you are? Inside a room filled with polished stones and the faint scent of incense, conversations about energy, intuition and healing spark curiosity with every glance. Along the edge of the walls,…
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Never-ending love
By The Foundation for a Better Life For the first time in world history, enlightened leaders were calling upon nations to end the evil of human bondage. The early 19th century saw anti-slavery movements boil over into conflict, from skirmishes in Great Britain and its outlying colonies to all-out Civil War in the young United…