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Press Release: Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary Offers Nationally Recognized Educational Outreach That Inspires A More Compassionate World

Posted by Juli Arnold on April 12, 2022 at 4:45pm

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NEWS RELEASE

Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary Offers Nationally Recognized Educational Outreach That Inspires A More Compassionate World

For Immediate Release: April 12, 2022

Erie, CO – In light of the devastating Avian Flu H5N1 that has resulted in the extermination of 25 million birds and counting, Luvin Arms’ Chef Donna Marino will hold a special public cooking class on Saturday, April 30th. The class will feature chicken and egg alternatives with delicious vegan wine pairings. Samples of many of the plant-based options on the market will be available for in-person tastings. Enjoy a beautiful spring evening connecting with animal residents and learning plant-based cooking at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary!

Since its founding in 2015, Luvin Arms has provided world-class humane education programming that benefits people, animals, and the environment.

Luvin Arms’ humane education program accomplishes their mission of Ahimsa - nonviolence toward all living beings by connecting communities to farmed animals, fostering the growth of everlasting compassionate hearts, and encouraging people of all ages to make choices rooted in empathy and sustainability.

Current Sanctuary humane education opportunities include films, public tours, speaker talks, school field trips, and plant-based cooking demonstrations.

“Avian Flus are a threat to our food system. The way our society breeds and confines birds has the potential to develop and spread virulent disease. It’s so important to learn alternatives to chicken and egg consumption so that we don’t perpetuate this deadly system.” – Emma Schwarz, Director of Advancement in Ahimsa, Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary.

For more information about the April cooking class, please visit: Luvin Arms' Cooking Demo

About Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary

Luvin Arms is a nonprofit animal sanctuary for abused and neglected farmed animals, based in Erie, Colorado. Luvin Arms provides exceptional lifelong social, emotional, and cognitive care for their animal residents, and advocates for those who have not been rescued by sharing their residents’ stories to inspire, educate, and empower others to embrace a more compassionate and sustainable lifestyle.

Contact

Juli Arnold

Marketing and Communications Manager

juli@luvinarms.org

 

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Flu-Free Through Pilates? How This Amazing Workout Can Prevent You From Getting Sick This Flu Season

Posted by Donna S Rosen on November 19, 2009 at 1:30pm
Now that it is flu season, it is critical that we maintain our health by eating well, getting plenty of rest, and exercising. We all know that certain foods make the body thrive while others put us in a slump. Just as well, we know exercise helps us to feel more energized and stay fit. What may come as a surprise, however, is that certain exercise programs can keep your immune system healthy too. Take Pilates for example. Celebrities, professional athletes, and fitness enthusiasts all thank Pilates for their toned muscles and solid abs, but did you know that practicing Pilates actually helps prevent you from getting sick? Joseph Pilates created the foundation for the Pilates method while interning in England and tending to injured soldiers during World War I. Pilates created his own exercise machines by rigging springs to hospital beds, enabling bedridden patients to exercise against resistance, an innovation that led to his later equipment designs. When an influenza epidemic struck England in 1918, killing thousands of people, not a single one of Joe's trainees died; this, he claimed, testified to the effectiveness of his system. The reason for this phenomenon is that Pilates focuses on alignment, strength, and stabilization of the spine, encased in which is the central nervous system. It is this system that is responsible for the sound functioning of every organ in the body. When the spine is out of alignment and weakened, so is our immune function. Conversely, when the spinal column is properly stabilized and supported, our immunity and organ functions are significantly enhanced. Pilates also works to stretch muscles and improve circulation through effective and efficient breathing and fluid movement. This breathing brings more oxygen to the muscles, creating healthier cells throughout the body and ultimately boosting the immune system; In this way, Pilates works to relieve stress, which we all know contributes greatly to our body’s inability to fight off sickness and disease.Another thing to consider is how Pilates can make you feel mentally. A key principle in Pilates is learning how use the mind to control muscles, originally known as “Contrology.” Through Pilates exercise, the brain produces more chemicals that are vital to our well being, such as serotonin and endorphins. This is what makes us feel great and also ensures that our brain is functioning properly. There is significant research to support that working the mind and body together can even help to stave off diseases of aging such as Alzheimer’s.Pilates will not only make you feel great, but your body will be healthy on the inside and you will be less prone to illness. And because it is stress-free on joints, Pilates is an excellent choice for virtually every body, from the elderly to the seasoned athlete. So, remember to eat your vegetables, stay rested and hydrated, and add in a daily dose of Pilates to keep your body flu-free and happy.Donna RosenCPI, Rehabilitation SpecialistOwner, Bolder Pilateswww.bolderpilates.com
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