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3 ways to build healthy communities

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The Holistic Homestead has been working from the grassroots up since 2013 to Build Healthy Communities through education, outreach, and advocacy. But we haven’t made it this far on our own steam! It has taken thousands of volunteer hours, a growing network of members, sponsors, and philanthropists who believe in our mission to improve health and wellness by empowering our community.

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5 Ways to be Heart Healthy

When I stepped into the Gilpin County Public Health building for a Cardiac Risk Assessment, I had no idea what to expect. “I’m perfectly healthy…what am I doing here?” My doubts subsided as Holly, Gilpin County Public Health’s new administrative…

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Medical Marijuana for Beginners

A few years ago an “acquaintance” gave me some brownies. “How nice!” I thought as I dove into the first scrumptious bite. And since I love everything made with chocolate, I helped myself to a couple right there on the…

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