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Hello Arvada Family: It is my wish that you all had a great Holiday Season full of laughs and cheers. Welcome to the Health and Wellness Issue, full of interesting stories and anecdotes to keep you, your home and your famlly healthy and well this year. It is with this issue that I am proud to announce an amazing addition to the Arvada Lifestyle Family. There will be a new publisher starting in February. It is my pleasure to announce that my son, Cody Sturma, will be taking over the helm of Arvada Lifestyle. Don't worry, you are in amazing hands. Although younger than myself, he has been successful in all of his endeavors: advertising, manufacturing, leadership, real estate as well as finance. He IS the best man I know! It has been my pleasure to have started and taken this journey with you for the last 2 years. Thank you so much for all of your support. Please give him as hard a time as you did me. LOL. Here we grow again, Happy New Year. My Family, My Friends....

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F E ATU R E D

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14 Rejuvenate Your Cells & Combat Aging

Lifestyle Letter

Culinary Creations

Healthy Lifestyle

Self Care

Travel Journal

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18 Jump Start Your New Year’s Resolution Take A Trip to Colorado’s High Country

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THE BENEFITS OF HONEY ARTICLE SIDNEY LEO

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Did you know that raw organic honey HONEY HAS BEEN AROUND FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS AND HAS BEEN USED IN ALMOST EVERY CULTURE AROUND THE WORLD. Many people use it to sweeten food and beverages, but did you know honey is one of the top superfoods used to treat countless health conditions and boost overall health? Honey contains 18 amino acids, and it has antioxidant and antibacterial properties that help fend off harmful pathogens. It can also be used to treat a wide-range of aliments such as healing wounds and burns, athlete’s foot, sore throats and even a hangover. Local honey taken for two months before allergy season can actually lessen allergies by helping your body grow accustomed to the pollen and immunizing your body against them.

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is great for your skin too? Honey has natural antibacterial properties, so it is an effective acne treatment option, and it is loaded with antioxidants and enzymes, so it helps boost your skin’s immunity and fights free radicals to help slow down aging. Honey is also very moisturizing and helps eliminate dead skin cells. Try a honey mask with yogurt or fresh aloe for additional skin benefits.

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Rejuvenate Your Cells & Combat Aging HydraMed, a wellness healthcare company out of Colorado and South Florida, is proactively combating aging and more with a range of IV therapy options. The company’s founders, Bear and Mark, treat a tremendous amount of patients each day for hangover rescues, immunity boosting, jet lag, and even offer an IV to help with low libido. Other IV therapies are geared towards serious ailments, with some patients even kicking their opiate addictions by using the NAD+ IV therapy. It’s important to note that the company treats symptomless patients who are no longer COVID-positive, but still suffering in some way. These therapies are used to feed patients on the cellular level, providing nutrients that can make a noticeable difference within minutes of application. One example is the beauty glow therapy, which is often used prior to weddings, pageants, and photoshoots. Just 10 minutes after application, patients have reported looking completely revived and ready for action. The 100% absorption rate of IV therapy far exceeds that of oral supplements, which is usually around only 18% to 20%. One of HydraMed’s key offerings is the NAD+ therapy, which delivers Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide to your body with a slew of long-term benefits. If you haven’t heard of it, NAD is in every one of our cells and acts as the fuel

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which drives the mitochondria, which in turn powers our cells. It’s also a key player in how our bodies age over time. According to Bear and Mark at HydraMed, “Aging is a result of deteriorating cells. As we get older, those who have more NAD in their bodies have younger cells...without NAD, our cells continue to deteriorate, since they no longer have life or fuel.” Since it effectively keeps cells from deteriorating, NAD is an increasingly popular anti-aging option. Its support for longevity on a cellular level has been shown in older patients who supplement NAD, as they flaunt healthier cells than younger patients with NAD deficiencies. Furthermore, people who have suffered the most from CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / A RVA DA

COVID-19 symptoms tend to show deficiencies in Glutathione and NAD+. With lacking levels of these two naturally-occurring compounds, the virus is able to have a field day with our bodies. Bear and Mark launched HydraMed in June 2020 amid the COVID-19 chaos after Bear found NAD+ to help with his microbiome issues. After partnering with Mark, who is a paramedic with extensive trauma care specializations, the two decided to spread IV therapy’s benefits themselves. Their timing was bittersweet, “since people are hurting and sick, though it’s also brought business and purpose to HydraMed.” Flaunting only five-star Google reviews and an exploding client base, the company plans to open a handful of new locations in 2022. The duo makes it a point to hire highly-qualified individuals; out of 700 applicants in Florida, only 15 made the cut. They seek out former Op room or ICU staff, and specifically target nurses with exceptional IV skills complemented by sharp bedside manner. HydraMed offers in-home and mobile IV therapy to locals of Colorado and South Florida. As for their Colorado locations, the company delivers to the Denver Front Range, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. Their IV packs contain the maximum vitamin dosages legally allowed prior to a prescription. Therapies start at $99 with the basic IV Fluids Therapy, and go as high as $315 for the Anti-Aging IV Therapy. To browse their full selection of situational IV therapies or book a mobile session online, be sure to visit their website at www.hydramed.com.

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New Year’s Resolutions often begin with the intent of improving fitness. Unlike people who reside in communities with limited wintertime activities, Arvada residents can easily hop into their car and be at an incredible winter destination within a few hours. These mountain communities offer a wide range of outdoor activities catering to individuals and families seeking a healthier lifestyle. While downhill skiing and snowboarding tend to be the main draw, many people seek out places offering trails for snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding, as well as the opportunity to try dog sledding and tubing. After a retreat into the mountains, most travelers return energized and motivated to continue a regular exercise habit. During our High-Country travels, we have sampled a cross-section of places catering to a range of preferences. While word count and page limitations prevent a comprehensive overview, I am spotlighting a select number of places that have been previously visited by The Traveling Bornsteins. My focus is on a range of budgets along with a variety of activities. BECOME ENERGIZED AT A WINTER DUDE RANCH EXPERIENCE Vista Verde Ranch and Latigo Ranch While most dude ranches close in the fall and reopen in the spring, a smaller number remain open so guests can enjoy the winter season. Travelers who enjoy all-inclusive resorts usually gravitate to this similar experience. The onsite chefs address the guests’ dietary needs and meals are usually served family style. Ranch accommodations vary from site to site. Most ranches encourage guests to disconnect from technology and usually offer limited cell connectivity and sometimes no access to TVs. Latigo Ranch, near Kremmling, boasts 50-kilometers of world-class cross country, snowshoe, and fat tire bicycle trails. Unfortunately, their summer herd of horses takes a break and are transported to another location in the winter months. This top-rated ranch is run by Randy and Lisa George along with members of their family. I recommend arriving before dark because the snow-packed roads can be treacherous and cell phone coverage can be spotty in rural Grand County. We enjoyed hearty and nutritious meals served family style and stayed in a modest, clean cabin. Since our short stay introduced us to snowshoeing and cross country, we were limited to the easier terrain. Despite our novice status, we were invigorated by participating in both sports in a majestic and isolated mountain setting. To reach Vista Verde Guest Ranch, we drove approximately 40 minutes north of Steamboat. Our spacious two-story cabin had three bedrooms and easy access to the main lodge, dining room, fitness center, adventure center, indoor arena, and winter pasture. From the moment we arrived until the time we packed up our car to depart, we encountered a hospitable and personable ranch staff.

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We divided our time between horseback riding in the arena and on a snow packed trail, feeding the horses, snowshoeing with a guide on forest service property, taking an indoor private archery lesson, and eating bountiful meals in the main lodge. We opted to keep an active schedule so we could maximize our activity level. Had we stayed longer, we may have tried tubing or taken a sleigh ride.

Resort properties include ski-in/ ski-out as well as places a bit farther away. A convenient internal bus system makes it easy to commute from different parts of the resort. Additional accommodations are located throughout Summit County and provide easy access to other nearby ski areas—Breckenridge, A-Basin, and Copper Mountain. Dining at Keystone Resort and at the mountain restaurants can be a bit pricey compared to other locations in Summit County.

TAKE THE KIDS TO A FAMILY SKI RESORT BE PAMPERED AT A SKI-IN/SKI-OUT LOCATION Keystone Decades ago, we introduced our four adult sons to skiing at Keystone Resort. Now our grandchildren are following in our children’s footsteps by learning how to ski at Keystone Resort. This kid-friendly environment offers quality ski and boarding instruction with an abundance of easy and intermediate groomed runs. Adults, teens, and younger children can participate in mountaintop snow tubing, take a scenic sleigh ride, enjoy a backcountry snowmobile tour, go cross country skiing at the Nordic Center or ice skate on Keystone Lake. Kids can take a break by exploring the Snow Fort at the top of Dercum Mountain, designated as the world’s largest.

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Limelight Hotel Snowmass and Grand Hyatt Vail If money is not a concern, research ski/in ski/out locations. These well-situated properties maximize your time on the mountain. After staying at a few of these hotels, I am sold on this hassle-free concept. Limelight Hotel Snowmass The Limelight Hotel Snowmass’s slope-side location is hard to beat. With the added perk of a ski and board storage area near the adjacent ski lift, one does not have to schlep equipment to and from a guest room. If you are planning ski days at Aspen

Mountain, Aspen Highlands and/or Buttermilk, a complimentary ski shuttle will whisk you to your desired destination. The day begins with a complimentary breakfast buffet in the Lounge. Appetites throughout the day can be satisfied at the onsite restaurant or at diverse dining options located within the adjacent Village or on the mountain. Time off from the slopes can be spent ice skating in the plaza, scaling a five-story rock climbing wall, tubing, snowshoeing, or participating in a snowbike tour. Grand Hyatt Vail A closer option is the Grand Hyatt Vail nestled at the base of Vail Mountain. This resort is just a short walk to Vail Village. The ski valet and rental shop is just steps from the slow-moving quad lift (Chair 20 or Cascade Village Lift). After spending a day skiing/ boarding, guests can ski to the Cascade Way, an easy run meandering back to the hotel. Energetic visitors can add other activities to round out their schedule by considering a guided snowmobiling trip, booking an ice fishing time, or exploring Vail Valley trails on cross country skis or on a dog sled. Other outdoor options include a stroll along the snowpacked Gore Valley Trail to Vail Village or a refreshing swim in the resort’s outdoor pool. From Knock and Go guest room delivery to deluxe dining experiences at the Gessner Restaurant and Bar, the Grand Hyatt Vail offers guests diverse culinary choices. Guests wanting to sample Vail’s notable cuisine can take the shuttle or walk to nearby Lionshead or Vail Village.

FOR AN ECONOMICAL GETAWAY STAY NEAR WINTER PARK AT SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH About 20 minutes from Winter Park Resort, outdoor enthusiasts can reserve a no-frills cabin, lodge room, or yurt at a YMCA facility called Snow Mountain Ranch. This year-round destination is located on 5,000 majestic acres. By staying a distance away from a prime destination, guests can lower the overall cost of their trip. Onsite cafeteria style meals and to go options are available. Instead of taking advantage of the world-class Nordic Center with over 100 meters of groomed trails catering to children and adults at all ability levels, we visited the onsite dog sledding facility for an introduction to this winter tradition. When it was my turn, I stood behind the musher who led a team of lean dogs with long legs who pulled the sled over the snow packed ground. Even though the presentation to the group was longer than the actual ride, Ira and I thoroughly enjoyed this first-time experience. Equestrians can ride horses by arranging a tour through a thirdparty vendor. After skiing at Winter Park Resort one afternoon, we joined a two-hour Grand Adventure snowmobiling tour in the Arapahoe National Forest in Breckenridge. Our frosty 24-mile journey on both double and single tracks was exhilarating and satisfied our desire to try another new activity. Before January slips by, consider planning a Colorado winter adventure. It will jump start your desire to add more activity into your daily lifestyle and set you on your way to a healthier 2022.

Unlike people who reside in communities with limited wintertime activities, Arvada residents can easily hop into their car and be at an incredible winter destination within a few hours. These mountain communities offer a wide range of outdoor activities catering to individuals and families seeking a healthier lifestyle.

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Rather than pressuring a sale, the customer service at Arvada Vacuum takes a consultant’s approach. You can receive free estimates on most products for servicing, and get advice concerning whether it’s best to retire your vacuum or keep it running. In this way, Arvada Vacuum is all about educating their customers to find the most suitable product. The store has two core offerings: selling vacuums and servicing vacuums. Productwise, Arvada Vacuum rises above your typical department store inventory. Germandesigned Sebo vacuums, German-engineered Miele and Sebo units, Riccar products, and classic Dyson vacuums flaunt superior quality that will truly last. The company also sells air purifiers, basic cleaning supplies, scrubbing mops, and shampooers to tend to the whole home, rather than just the flooring. On the service side, most makes and models of vacuums, central vacuum systems, and even

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Are you ready to take the plunge? It’s a question you may not have asked yourself before but will now. So what is “The Cold Plunge?” In short, it’s a brisk, three-minute immersion into a cold tub that triggers the body into a state of regulation, greatly improving levels of energy, mental and physical strength and blood circulation. The profound effects of The Plunge can impact your overall health, from reducing chronic pain and inflammation to boosting metabolism and focus and creating better sleep and mental clarity. Co-founded by two entrepreneurs who bonded over their love for health and business, Ryan Duey and Mike Garrett found a friendship and created a vision to rejuvenate people. Two to three minutes a day of plunging into 39-55 degrees of cold water stimulates the mind, body and soul and sets your day into optimistic motion. Mike and Ryan both previously owned their own flotation therapy centers. Early pioneers in that space, they discovered they shared many of the same values, business practices and interests. Therefore, the formulation of a business together became inevitable. With finding himself feeling sick on a consistent basis, Ryan found solace in cold plunging. With an engineering background and having built his own chest freezer, Mike found cold plunging tubs on the market unattainable. Together, they set out to create a more realistic solution for half the price. “Everything else on the market was $10k, and it’s not really achievable for a lot of people,” they say. But as the business began to set in, so did the 2020 pandemic, forcing both to shut down their primary businesses, which turned out to be a blessing. It offered time for Mike to begin designing the product that would look, feel and cost significantly different. In a short 12 months, The Cold Plunge quickly garnered attention as a result of organic growth, wellness influencers who embraced the product, and a pandemic that forced people to focus on their health and added time at home. It’s also worth noting that the likes of Tony Hawk and Kerri Walsh Jennings swear by their cold plunges for their athletic recovery. “It’s an interesting moment in time. There’s this heightened sense of, ‘how do I become more resilient, how do I boost my immune system?’ Health and wellness is way more in the spotlight, and the trend of more people being at home has launched a new consumer process,” they say. CONTINUED >

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“What’s also exciting about this is that we have partnered with American Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman, who has a very specific protocol: Get in for sixty seconds, get out for sixty, do three to five rotations and get to the point of a shiver.”

It doesn’t hurt that they are designed with your home in mind. The elegant and unique physique makes it an easy decision for everyone to appreciate. “The design passed the wife test—everyone was happy to have it! We appreciate aesthetics and design, that’s been a key piece. It fits with a beautiful home and we are proud of that.” Everyone from homeowners to commercial businesses are hopping on the train to add these beautiful accessories into their space. Hot or cold environment, home or commercial studio—the tubs were built with design and longevity in mind. “The one thing I’m still bullish on is I know it works,” Ryan says. “Anyone who gets a unit from us, their true testimony is that this would go onto their top three things they would NOT give up for their health and wellness. Right now the cold plunge is “kind of trendy, it’s kind of cool, but it’s effective. Two to three minutes, or even 60 seconds a day—there are very few things out there that give you the return you get from this.” Different protocols are needed for different desired results. They recommend one style of plunging for increasing metabolism and fat loss and a different, more deliberate process for muscle recovery or inflammation, mental clarity and so on. Ryan also compares it to working out, citing weightlifting as an example. “The whole thing is tearing your muscles down so they become stronger. You are going through an intentional stressor. You will get a relaxed response after, but you are intentionally putting yourself into a fight or flight state. It’s uncomfortable. You are literally going through an override of that natural internal process, and that sends signals back into the body that creates these different activations.”

The goal with the cold water is to lower your core body temperature, and it takes time to do that. “Water cools your body at 25 times what cold air does. Cold water is the quickest activation to do it.” Ryan shares his sentiment on doing something uncomfortable first thing in the morning to make the biggest, most positive impact on your day. What you can expect to feel is, “I did something first thing in the morning that I didn’t want to do, but I know it is good for me.” “What’s also exciting about this is that we have partnered with American Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman, who has a very specific protocol: Get in for sixty seconds, get out for sixty, do three to five rotations and get to the point of a shiver,” he says. Ryan also knows over the next one to two years they are going to learn so much about cold plunging. As more people do it, there will be more anecdotal data and validity to the practice. Ryan has his own process—getting in, breathing four seconds in and four seconds out, transitioning his hands in and out of the water because their different nerve endings create a different blood flow and kick off the fight or flight mechanism. His nervous system then calms down and his mind sets into calmness roughly two and a half minutes in. After a three minute plunge, he comes out super energized with mental clarity. “It feels like a back door to meditation for people who don’t meditate, i.e. two to three minutes vs twenty,” he says. “It’s a totally different process, but you push out the mental chatter and you become more present.” Cold plunging can be done daily or multiple times a day. It’s all about getting people to explore what works for them. They may offer up recommendations, but ultimately CONTINUED >

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it’s you building a relationship with your cold plunge. Many like the morning plunge, others enjoy nighttime. For some, it cools the body down resulting in better sleep. “A lot of people who come for our product just want to do hard things, uncomfortable things. They say, if it’s good for me AND it’s difficult, then they are completely motivated by that.” The Cold Plunge offers four different models, all the same size, all cold at 39-55 degrees, and one that can turn into a hot tub at 103 degrees. The heat can be great for clients in really cold environments. There is also an app to control the temperature via bluetooth. “One of the things that has been rad that we did not anticipate is parents doing it with their children,” he says. “It’s become this ritual where they do it together, a family plunge.” CrossFit frontman Rich Froning told the team that the coolest thing about having The Plunge is doing the plunge together every night with his daughter. It’s another layered benefit for their clients to know, one of creating special time around doing something uncomfortable and getting healthier, together. You can find The Cold Plunge at thecoldplunge.com and @the.coldplunge on Instagram.

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Navi Chocolate A Small-Batch Business With a Broader Mission ARTICLE BY MONTY MONTGOMERY

Mission-driven businesses are few and far between nowadays. For most, revenue reigns king - and this hunger for profit has a way of turning intrinsic passions into extrinsic motivations. For Joan at Navi Chocolate, this couldn’t be further from the truth. The motivated chocolatier decided to launch her own shop in January 2020, after learning of the heartbreaking child slavery associated with big brand chocolate. However, crafting delectable chocolate has been a hobby of hers since 2008. Joan started purchasing organic, direct trade cacao beans from Nicaragua;

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