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Parent Edition | 11th Annual | 2014

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Health and Wellness Magazine • 27 Psychology from Naropa University, says it trains you to respond to a situation rather than react from panic, fear or anger. "A daily meditation practice, even for five or 10 minutes, helps ground you in times of stress, because it plants a seed, a reminder to take a deep breath and be pres- ent in your body before you act," she says. For new parents who balk at the notion of squeezing meditation into an already hectic schedule, McIntyre recommends using feeding time to practice mindfulness. "It may not be formal meditation, but it's about being there in the present moment. Feel your feet on the floor, how the baby feels in your arms. When your thoughts take you outside the room, bring your focus gently back to your breath." Through mindfulness meditation, practitioners also foster self-compassion. They learn to befriend their inner critic, which, while no easy feat, creates lasting, measurable happiness. "It comes back to kindness," McIntyre says. "It's not easy being human or a par - ent. But with clarity of mind and kindness of heart, you can accept yourself. (Those traits) are inherent in you, and your prac- tice uncovers them." Boulder Shambhala Meditation Center offers meditation instruction every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. Finally, relief for chronic pelvic pain. Varicose veins in the pelvis—an under-diagnosed cause of chronic pelvic pain — can result in: • Deep pelvic pain when sitting or standing • Pelvic pain that worsens throughout the day • Bulging veins on the vulva, buttocks or thighs • Painful menstrual cycles • Pelvic pain during or after intercourse • Lower abdominal and back pain Find out if Ovarian Vein Embolization is right for you. Learn more at RIAEndovascular.com. Minimally invasive Non-surgical No general anesthesia Covered by insurance Schedule your appointment now. 720.493.3406

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