Category: Features

(Golden, Colorado): Our up-and-down and all around weather in Colorado can actually impact your vibe.

Whether you struggle with natural day-to-day worries or a clinically diagnosed disorder, you may need support for common anxiety.

Conventional treatments like medicine and psychotherapy are popular ways of dealing with anxiety, but there are many natural approaches — including some fairly simple (and perhaps unexpected) lifestyle adjustments that work well with our Colorado lifestyle.

Here are a few of the most common natural remedies for anxiety:

1. Diet:

What goes in is what comes out.

A well-balanced diet is one of the most important and well-known facets of dealing with stress and anxiety.

One way to use food to reduce anxiety, according to Harvard Medical School, is to keep blood sugar as stable as possible by replacing simple sugars with complex carbohydrates, which metabolize more slowly.

It’s also crucial to drink plenty of water and limit trips to Starbucks and, well booze (especially alone).

Both of which can spike anxiety.

You might even consider some alternatives from our friends at Light Shade in Colorado

You may find increasing minerals like zinc and magnesium helpful too.

2. Supplements: 

There are certain herbs and vitamins known to support our bodies as they deal with stress.

Keep in mind that some herbs can negatively interact with medicines, so please discuss supplements with your doctor.

Some of the most common supplements for anxiety include:

• Probiotics: probiotic strains Lactobacillus helveticus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus can have potent effects on mood, particularly stress.
• Ashwagandha: an herb that supports the adrenal glands, for reducing anxiety and managing situational stress.
• Passionflower: can be an effective treatment for anxiety. It can, however, cause dizziness and drowsiness, so make sure to use it under the supervision of a doctor.
• Chamomile: Studies show that chamomile capsules could help people suffering from mild or moderate generalized anxiety disorder.

3. Exercise: 

Regular workouts can decrease tension, elevate and stabilize mood, support sleep, and improve self-esteem.

Even five minutes of aerobic exercise can stimulate anti-anxiety effects.

Yoga can also reduce stress and anxiety because it involves breathing techniques, relaxation, and taming the body’s stress response through a lower heart rate and blood pressure.

The great thing about yoga? You can do it anywhere.

4. Music, Meditation & Prayer:

This powerful combination can help the body and mind regulate what might be a stress point in your life. A quiet time to begin your daily journey is key.

If you struggle with anxiety, seeking the support of a therapist, pastor or a loved one is a great first step, especially if you would like to address the root of what’s causing your anxiety.

Music can impact your groove and make you feel good at the same time (you will never tire of that favorite song on the radio).

Lastly, no one is an island.

Make time for a nice chat, coffee or phone call with someone you care about daily.

It’s called: The best friend method.

Be one to someone you love today, including: yourself!

To learn more about being healthy and happy, tune in daily to hear Jensen Olson from Natural Grocer’s in Golden, Colorado and other daily wellness features from Jenna Metzinger from Jefferson County Public Health.

Also, every weekend Dr. Michelle Medrano and Dr. Roger Teel from Mile Hi Church in Lakewood join the Cloud airwaves.

(Englewood, Colorado): There’s a very special place now open in Englewood and heard daily on 96.9 the Cloud.

Part auto museum, restoration center and auto dealership: Cars Remember When has been serving the south suburbs from it’s restoration plant in Littleton, is now open, with a new additional state of the art showroom and service autoplex on South Santa Fe in Englewood.

The all new Cars Remember When is a breathtaking opportunity for classic car lovers in Colorado.

The current inventory is a special selection of fully restored cars from a classic Datsun 240Z, Pontiac GTO’s, some vintage Mercedes-Benz and an exceptional selection of Chevy’s.

There’s something special for the Colorado car lover at Cars Remember When.

You can learn more about this truly unique dealership, by tuning into 96.9 the Cloud, anytime online, or at an upcoming special event featuring cars from the community and a full day of family fun on Sunday, July 29th from 8-3p.

(Golden, Colorado): It’s our first birthday broadcasting from Look Out Mountain in Golden. To celebrate, the Cloud is giving away our second Date Night at the Table Mountain Inn. This package includes a romantic dinner for two, a special guest suite and breakfast the next morning. Like our first Date Night in Olde Town Arvada, this night should be a very special evening.

It’s a Date’cation from your friends at 96.9 the Cloud.

Golden’s Table Mountain Inn is the perfect setting for this months Date-cation.

Feel the spirit of the West, the splendor of the Rocky Mountains, and warm western hospitality at Table Mountain’s adobe-style boutique hotel. Traditional southwestern décor, spacious accommodations and modern amenities provide an ideal home away from home in historic Golden, CO.

Golden is breathtaking this time of year and a perfect escape for a couple in love.

Sprawl out in an over-sized suite, with a step-out balcony, cozy fireplace, and a comfortable pillow-top mattress.

When it comes to dinner you’ll savor delectable southwestern fare, mouthwatering steaks, and fresh fish at Table Mountain Grill & Cantina.

Entering is a simple click. Just like the Cloud on our Facebook page and you are automatically entered for a random drawing on April 1, 2018.

All active likes are eligible too.

Date’cations in the Cloud are brought to you by Body and Balance in Golden, Golden Real Estate and The Table Mountain Inn.

Located in the heart of Golden, the leading health professionals at Body In Balance Wellness Center are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives – combining skill and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum.

When it comes to real estate in Jeffco, there’s none better than Jim Smith’s team of dedicated professionals at Golden Real Estate.  Jim Smith writes a column, “Real Estate Today,” which is published on page 3 of the Denver and Jefferson County editions of the Denver Post’s YourHub section each Thursday, as well as in four Jefferson County weekly newspapers.

This is our second Date-cation in a series that will send several lucky likes in the Cloud to target destinations around the state. Be listening daily to 96.9 the Cloud for more information.

Official Rules: You must be a fun person. Like the Cloud on Facebook. Be at least 21 and did we mention fun? Random drawing to be held on April 1, 2018. Winner will have 48 hours to redeem prize. All applicable taxes and gratuities not included. Welcome, to the Cloud!