Wellness

Wellness by Dr. April

Article by April Schulte-Barclay Welcome to a new year, seen by many as a chance for a fresh start, establishing healthier habits. It is important to realize that when it comes to experiencing true health and wellness, there is no pill or any other quick fix that will effectively help you reach your goals. Instead, achieving and maintaining health is a journey, full of ups and downs;  twists and turns, and it involves a willingness to embrace physical, emotional, mental and spiritual...

Education

Self-Improvement Oriented

Article by Tiffinie Storm One of the most fascinating facts about Benjamin Franklin, other than being a writer, publisher, printer, scientist, inventor, and being one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, is how much importance he put on the idea of self-improvement.  When Franklin was a mere 20 years old, he put together a set of rules in his personal pursuit of being a better person. We have come to know them as “the 13 Virtues”.   Temperance, Silence, Order, Resolution...

Sports + Recreation

Elevate Your Mood

Local Remedies to Beat the Blues Article by Maggie Moorland Elevate Your Mood: Wellness Strategies for Grand Junction Winters As Americans, we are facing a variety of challenges—from economic uncertainties to shifting social dynamics. As always, we have our own personal difficulties to add to those larger scale issues. Personally, I know that it is important to keep a close eye on my mood once winter sets in here in the Grand Valley. I am particularly sensitive to the seasons and winter can...

Fitness

Sky Chasing

Elevate Kids Promotes Healthy Activity Article by Melinda McCaw Elevate Kids Co-founder | Photography by McCaw Media One in five children and adolescents have obesity, according to the CDC, and this percentage continues to rise. Only 24% of children aged 6-17 engage in 60 minutes of physical activity daily. In fact, children now spend more than seven and a half hours a day in front of screens, such as TVs, video games, and computers. Additionally, 52% of children in D51 qualify for free or...

Food + Beverage

Smokin’ Oak Giving-Back

Pizza Pi Day - Five Years Running Article by Tiffinie Storm, Scott Fairbanks | Photography by Non Profit Staff, Volunteers Over five years ago when Bob and Cecily Marolf went in search of a way to reinvest in this community and provide great value they chose a newly available franchise with Smokin’ Oak Woodfired Pizza. Why pizza and why this brand?  After exploring several other companies, some sounded too good to be true and others just didn’t pass muster as good enough for their goal of...

Life + Culture

Season of Thanks

Enjoy Local Traditions Article by Maggie Moorland Our local community offers a wealth of activities that let us to connect with one another, appreciate the beauty of the season, and give back in meaningful ways. Whether you’re getting ready for a feast by running the Turkey Trot or shopping local crafts, there’s something for everyone this month. TEDxGrandJunction: "All Things Awesome" • Date: November 9th at 9:00AM •  Location: The Art Center of Western Colorado, 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand...

Health + Wellness

Embracing Gratitude

Cultivating Gratitude for a Healthier You Article by April Schulte-Barclay, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. By April Schulte-Barclay, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., Clinic Director, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Healing Horizons Integrated Health Solutions   Norman Vincent Peale said, “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” Arguably, this may be a good time to change the world, one personal world at a time.   This time of year tends to be one of shifting our thoughts to that for...

Life + Culture

Three Ways to Give

Gratitude in Action Article by Tiffinie Storm It’s that time of year again, when the colors start changing, the evenings are crisp and we start preparing for the holiday season. This is also the time of year when we become a little more focused on the art of Gratitude.  Gratitude is something we should be practicing all year long; however, the fall season seems to bring it to the forefront of our thinking. November is a time when we see the bounty of our harvests, the gathering of family and...

Life + Culture

Fave Food Truck Fare

Article by Tiffinie Storm It’s hard not to notice the significant boom of food trucks that has happened in Mesa County in the last several years. A far cry from even 5 years ago when fast food and fine dining were the only options. They have become so popular that even private businesses and local festivities are asking for food trucks to participate in their events.   Everywhere you look there is a plethora of options to tempt your taste buds!  You could try a new one every day for a month...

Life + Culture

Samples and Sips

United Way of Mesa County's Taste of the Grand Valley Article by Faith Rodriguez | Photography by Tyler Payne- Tyler Payne Production Taste of the Grand Valley is a beloved annual event hosted by United Way of Mesa County. The event includes samples from eight food trucks, and sips from four wineries and four breweries. Attendees have a great time sampling food and beverages and listening to live music while supporting our local community.  Planning for the 2025 event is underway, get...