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MINNESOTA’S LOVE FIRST MAGNET Green Cemetery

How to Attract a Soul Mate

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contents 5 newsbriefs

8 healthbriefs

10 globalbriefs

8 12 ecotip

14 community

spotlight 10 15 inspiration

20 naturalpet 22 healingways 24 wisewords 25 calendar 28 classifieds

28 resourceguide

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14 PRAIRIE OAKS

MEMORIAL ECO GARDENS Offers Green Burials by Michelle Hamburger

15 HEALING HURT

A Hawaiian Mantra Lets Love Back In

16 RETHINKING

HEART HEALTH

Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care

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20 CARDIAC CARE FOR PETS

How to Keep Little Hearts Humming

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22 22 SIMPLE STRESS

BUSTERS Natural Ways to Slide into a State of Calmness by Kathleen Barnes

24 24 LOVE MAGNET

Katherine Woodward Thomas on Drawing True Love Our Way

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his month our theme is heart health. There’s the physical health of the heart and the emotional health of the heart, and our thoughts and habits affect both. If you’re reading this magazine, the odds are good that you’re looking to improve your overall health. What better place to start than with your heart? Picture your heart for a moment. Sit back and visualize exactly what it’s doing. Feel the pulsating rhythm. Spend a few minutes in silence and ask yourself, “What in my life causes stress on my heart? What can I do to have less stress in my life?” Here are some of my leading stress factors: Deadlines, a busy schedule, not having enough time or money to do all I want to do. If there is nothing more important than our health, then why aren’t we all spending more time and effort to make our health better by reducing the stress in our lives? We can then ask ourselves, “What in my life warms my heart? What can I do to have more of this in my life?” Make a list of all the things that warm your heart. You can write them down or go through the list visually. Feel the appreciation and warmth of each item touch your heart and flow through you. Here are just some of mine: My family, our friends, our pets, our home, my job, reading a good book, writing letters, getting mail, helping others, planning a vacation, going to a spa/retreat/conference, hearing from people who love Natural Awakenings (thank you!). How can we tip the scale to have more warmth, joy and goodness in our lives right now and every day? All the research and literature on this says the same thing: Appreciation is the key. Appreciation warms our heart and makes us glow. No matter how bad things are, they can always be worse. And no matter how bad your life may seem to be, someone else has it worse. It’s just a fact of life. My heart is being warmed at this moment by giving thanks to each of you reading this magazine and giving thanks to all of our advertising partners who support the magazine and keep it free for you to enjoy. Please thank them and consider doing business with them if it feels right for you. Their continued support helps us to grow, both in pages and expanded locations, throughout our community. Sending you love and hugs and the warmth of a happy heart!

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Health Presentation and Book Discussion by Jordan Rubin

JANUARY

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uthor and health expert Jordan Rubin will be in Maple Grove from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 15 to discuss his latest book, The Maker’s Diet Revolution. Besides the book discussion and signings, there will also be a brunch, free product samples and special entertainment. Rubin is widely known for his bestselling book The Maker’s Diet, which resulted in Jordan Rubin appearances on radio and television programs nationwide. The story of his victory over Crohn’s disease has been featured in many publications such as Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Reader’s Digest, People, Woman’s World, First for Women, Women’s Health and Martha Stewart Living. He also now offers his own line of wellness products. The registration fee includes brunch, samples and a copy of The Maker’s Diet Revolution. Cost: $49; pre-registration is required; seating is limited. Location: Rush Creek Golf Course, 7801 County Rd. 101, Maple Grove. For more information or to register, call Paula Quinlan at 612-719-0228.

rethinking heart health plus: stress relief MARCH

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Psinergy TechWarrior St. Paul Earns 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award

sinergy TechWarrior St. Paul has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. “Just like the human being, computers need things like wellness checks (tune-ups), a strong immune system (up-to-date anti-virus software) and de-stressing routines (defragging),” says Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List. “When things go awry, you want someone who specializes in bringing it back to optimal health.” She adds, “Only about 5 percent of the companies Psinergy TechWarrior St. Paul competes with in the Twin Cities are able to earn our Super Service Award. It’s a mark of consistently great customer service.” Angie’s List Super Service Award 2013 winners have met strict eligibility requirements and they must be in good standing with Angie’s List, have a fully complete profile, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines. Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas including price, professionalism and punctuality. Members can find the 2013 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com. Angie’s List helps consumers have successful transactions with local service professionals in more than 720 categories of service, ranging from home improvement to health care. More than 2 million paid households use Angie’s List.

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newsbriefs Body Mind Life Expo at Convention Center

he annual Body Mind Life Expo will be held next month at the Minneapolis Convention Center, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., on March 8 and 9. Visitors can enjoy information on home care, health, beauty, fashion, personal development, spas and retreats, nutrition, cooking, exercise and healthy aging. Speakers include Lori Campbell, author of Awaken Your Age Potential, and “Iron Jen” McDonough, author, storyteller, speaker and coach. A free 2014 Chinook Book will be given to the first 100 attendees on each day of the expo, compliments of The Wedge Co-op and Peace Coffee. Cost: $6. Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis. For more information, call 612-798-7256 or visit 101Expos.com. See ad, page 13.

Women’s Expo at the Convention Center

he 4th Annual Women’s Expo, a two-day event, will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on February 15 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 16. Title sponsor Aveda Institute of Minneapolis will be at the expo, offering simple up-do hairstyles, spring makeup makeovers and massages, all free. The Twin Cities Women’s Expo showcases more than 150 exhibits, featuring products and services in the areas of health, beauty, fashion, home improvement and décor. Highlights of the event include local vendors, a fashion show, food samples, spa treatments and shopping opportunities. Multiple stages will feature live music, fitness demonstrations and wellness talks. Until February 14, free tickets are being offered on the Expo website, TwinCities WomensExpo.com. Click on the tab for free tickets and follow the instructions. Cost: $10. Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis. For more information, visit TwinCitiesWomensExpo.com. See ad, page29.

Online Radio Show Emphasizes Role of Natural Health Care

special Rethinking Health Matters online radio show, hosted by Natural Awakenings National Editor Linda Sechrist from 3 to 4:30 p.m. EST, February 7, will highlight the importance of independent media in informing the public about natural health care options. Guests will include several Natural Awakenings publishers and Scott Tips, president of Natural Health Federation, Linda Sechrist an international educational nonprofit that protects access to healthy food and supplements and alternative therapies without government restrictions. Additional guests are Joanne Quinn, Ph.D., executive director of the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine, which collects clinical data to advance nontoxic, cost-effective therapies, plus international research consultant Ferdinando Pisani Massamormile. Also participating are Dr. James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated; Dr. Constance Casebolt, owner of South Carolina’s Greenville Functional Medicine; and Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, the world’s foremost open-access, natural medicine database. To listen, visit Rethinking Health Matters at BlogTalkRadio.com/greenmedradio.

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Free Relaxation Soundtrack for Natural Awakenings Readers

win Cities counselor Vicki Langemo is offering the MP3 version of her stress-reducing CD, Relax, Unwind and Sleep, free to Natural Awakenings readers for the month of February. Langemo, a licensed professional counselor with more than 18 years of experience, has an office in Coon Rapids and sees children, teens and adults in relationship and family counseling. She says the CD was designed to reduce stress, promote healing, strengthen self-confidence and encourage positive goals. It can be listened to at bedtime or whenever someone wants to relax. She explains that the CD begins by putting the listener into a deep relaxed state and, once there, the listener is guided into a positive visualization journey. “From the very first playing of this program, the listener should see positive improvements,” Langemo says. “Repetitive listening to this CD will help combat a person’s negative habits by empowering the subconscious to strive for happiness and one’s highest potential.” To listen to this relaxation CD for free please visit NAtwincities.com. To order the CD (paid), visit the website and select the tab called Healing Productions. The CD is also available on ITunes. Vicki Langemo’s office is located at 277 Coon Rapids Blvd., Ste. 410, Coon Rapids. For more information or to make an appointment, call 763-270-0962, email Vicki@BetterLifeToday.net or visit BetterLifeToday.net. See ad on page 7.

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kudos Energy Grants Awarded to 34 Projects Across Minnesota

innesota’s Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) are awarding seed grants to 34 innovative renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects in communities across the state, from Slayton to Grand Marais, and from Warren to Rochester. The 34 funded projects received a total of $132,500 across a broad spectrum of energy-efficiency and renewable-energy technologies. Many projects also include components of education, outreach, community building and research. These awards mark the seventh round of seed grants from the group. “CERTs provides these seed grants with two primary objectives in mind,” says Lissa Pawlisch, CERTs’ director. “First, to encourage implementation of community-based clean-energy projects across the state. Second, to provide an educational forum for energy-efficiency and renewable-energy technologies and their economic, community and ecological benefits.” Project funding will put Minnesotans to work throughout 2014 by supporting technical assistance labor services. CERTs began its seed grant program in 2006 and has awarded more than $922,500 to more than 200 projects. CERTs has also provided non-financial assistance to many more projects since the partnership began in 2003. The 2014 funding is provided by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources. The demand for clean energy projects in Minnesota is high. CERTs received 78 seed grant applications, requesting a total of nearly $350,000. The 34 projects receiving grants have begun working in their communities and their efforts will be completed by the end of 2014.

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Nostalgia Arms Us for the Future

aving lingering fond memories of happy times, once actually thought to be a psychiatric disorder, have now been confirmed as a healthy and, ultimately, positive activity. Most people experience nostalgia at least once a week and nearly half of those surveyed reported experiencing it three or four times a week, say researchers at England’s University of Southampton. When speaking wistfully of the past, individuals are usually reconstructing happy memories of family and friends, and typically become more optimistic about the future, reports lead researcher and Social Psychologist Constantine Sedikides, Ph.D., who observes, “Nostalgia makes us a bit more human.” The Southampton paper, presented to the American Psychological Association, meshes well with another study confirming that nostalgic memories inspire positive feelings of joy, high self-regard, belonging and meaningfulness in life. In two studies, social psychologists at North Dakota State University found that past fond memories help us become more self-confident and cope better in the present. “We see nostalgia as a psychological resource that people can dip into to conjure the evidence they need to assure themselves that they’re valued,” says lead researcher Clay Routledge.

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ver the years, a broad range of research has confirmed that omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like salmon, tuna and sardines promote heart and brain health. Now researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found that taking fish oil supplements isn’t as effective at keeping blood pressure under control as eating an actual fish. The animal study published in the U.S. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that eating oily fish helped open ion channels, a complex series of membranes in the cells that line blood vessels, letting sodium, calcium and potassium in and out of those crucial cells and helping reduce blood pressure. Because fish oil supplements did not activate the ion channels, they didn’t reduce blood pressure in the same way.

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A Different Breathalyzer Test for Heart Failure

imply blowing up a balloon may help doctors test heart function, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic. Although such examinations usually require expensive and sometimes invasive procedures, the new test can be done in a doctor’s office in 30 seconds, according to the research findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The patient simply breathes into a Mylar balloon, similar to a party version, and the air is passed through a machine to produce an individual “breathprint”. Researchers determined that exhaled breath contains volatile organic compounds that can be easily analyzed to determine potential heart failure.

Zinc Orchestrates Immune Response

any have heard that zinc can stop a cold in its tracks, and new research from Ohio State University tells us why; it turns out that zinc gently taps the brakes on immune responses, slowing them down and preventing inflammation from spiraling out of control. The researchers’ work with human cells and animals found that zinc serves to balance the immune response within the cells so that the consequences of insufficient zinc at the time of an infection include excessive inflammation. Of all the zinc contained in our bodies, only about 10 percent of it is readily accessible to help fight off an infection, notes Daren Knoell, professor of pharmacy and internal medicine and lead author of the study, published in Cell Reports. The research team suggests that proper zinc balance is especially important in battling serious and potentially deadly infections. Zinc deficiency affects about 2 billion people worldwide, including an estimated 40 percent of the U.S. elderly.

Happy Marriage, Healthier Lives

University of Missouri expert says that people in happy marriages are more likely to rate their health better than their peers as they age. Evidently, engaging with one’s spouse builds a strong relationship that can improve spirits, promote feelings of well-being and lower stress. Analyzing data from 707 continuously married adults that participated in the Marital Instability Over the Life Course panel study, a 20-year nationwide research project begun in 1980, researchers found that married people have better mental and physical health and are less likely to develop chronic conditions than their unmarried, widowed or divorced peers. Thus, researchers recommended involving spouses and families in treatment for any illness. They further suggested that in cases of a strained marital relationship, improving marital harmony would also improve health.

FDA Moves to Ban Trans Fats

eart-clogging trans fatty acids may soon be a thing of the past. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first step to remove trans fats from its GRAS (generally recognized as safe) list, effectively banning their use in food products. Trans fats, also known as hydrogenated vegetable oils, can be found in many processed foods, including baked goods, microwave popcorn, peanut butter, frozen pizza, margarine and coffee creamers. Created by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to turn them into a solid form, trans fats have been used to improve the texture, shelf life or flavor of foods. For more than a decade, numerous scientific studies have documented that trans fats raise dangerous LDL cholesterol and lower good HDL cholesterol. The FDA’s proposed ban would require the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats, likely over several months or years, noting their threat to health. Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year and 7,000 deaths. Many food manufacturers have already phased out trans fats since new nutrition labeling requirements were introduced by the FDA in 2006; plus an increasing number of local laws have banned them.

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Loving Local

Small Retailers Gaining Force While online mega-shopping malls have decimated many types of small businesses around the country, the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies notes that independent bookstores are doing surprisingly well. For the last four years, their number and total sales have grown, despite the recent recession. In 2009, citizens patronized 1,651 independent bookstores in the United States; today their number exceeds 1,900. In addition, local coffee shops have grown faster than the largest chain’s storefronts. Bakers and specialty food purveyors, independent pharmacies and pet, fabric and stationery stores are growing, too. One reason for the good news is the “buy local” ethic promoted by groups such as the American Independent Business Alliance. Last year, sales at independent businesses in cities benefitting from these campaigns grew 8.6 percent; those without them still increased 3.4 percent. Independents are winning customer loyalty in part by hosting and sponsoring events that enrich the community. The public is realizing that buying local supports area families, keeps more dollars circulating locally and strengthens a healthy sense of community that benefits everyone. Source: YesMagazine.org

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Wild Valentines

Many Animals Mate for Life Humans like to think of themselves as unique when it comes to taking vows of togetherness. But a surprising number of other species in the animal kingdom provide sterling examples of fidelity, monogamy and lifelong pairing. Gibbons, of the ape family, are the nearest relatives to humans that mate for life. They form extremely strong pairings and both sexes are on relatively equal footing in their relationships. Bald eagles, our national emblem, typically mate for life, except in the event of a partner’s inability to procreate. Wolves, often portrayed as tricksters in folklore, conduct a family life more loyal than many human relationships. Wolf packs typically comprise a male, a female and their offspring, making them akin to a human nuclear family. Swans form monogamous pair bonds that last for many years or even for life. Their loyalty is so storied that the image of two swans swimming with their necks entwined in the shape of a heart has become a universal symbol of true love. French angelfish are seldom found far from their mate, because they live, travel and even hunt in pairs. The fish form monogamous relationships that often last as long as both individuals are alive. In fact, they act as a team to vigorously defend their territory against neighboring pairs. Other examples include albatrosses, African antelopes, black vultures, Malagasy giant rats, prairie voles, sandhill cranes, termites and, of course, turtle doves. To view images, visit Tinyurl.com/ AnimalMatePics and Tinyurl.com/ AnimalMatesSlideshow.

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Done right, Valentine’s Day and gifts of jewelry go together like love and marriage. Those that have no desire to support the unsafe worker conditions, widespread price fixing and waste associated with gold mining, also linked to pollution, financing wars and terrorism, look for better options. They wish to have no part in underwriting standard ring-making practices which, according to the Worldwatch Institute, create tons of toxic mining waste that can persist for decades and enter the food chain. Happily, there are far more ethical choices. Alternate routes. Among many sustainable and socially responsible options, jewelry made from recycled gold, silver and titanium plus synthetic gemstones is offered by GreenKarat (GreenKarat.com) while Brilliant Earth (BrilliantEarth.com) provides antiques and also custom makes or helps customers create their own treasured gifts utilizing minerals from pure sources; the company also donates 5 percent of its profits to support communities that have suffered from unethical industry practices. Heirlooms. A son or grandson gifting a grandmother’s or mother’s cherished piece of jewelry to a spouse or girlfriend expresses a tradition of love and family connectivity, plus gives new life to precious items. Michelle Ercanbrack, a family historian at Ancestry.com, recommends using a family-treasured diamond in a more modern setting or making a ring into a pendant. “Heirlooms link the present to the past—they are part of a family narrative that can increase the present generation’s sense of belonging and identity,” she says. Native American jewelry. Deborah Nelson, owner of Silver Eagle Gallery, in Naples, Florida, and Highlands, North Carolina, attests that artful jewelry by Native Americans supports their culture and forges a connection to Americana with timeless appeal. Bracelets made by Navajo Indians incorporate turquoise pieces often linked together or set in mosaic form on a sterling band. Sterling silver and golden amber sunburst rings also make good gifts. “The handmade attention to detail is a stark contrast to what’s cast in a mold overseas,” says Nelson.

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Prairie Oaks Memorial Eco Gardens Offers Green Burials by Michelle Hamburger

Prairie Oaks Memorial Eco Gardens, in Inver Grove Heights, is Minnesota’s first green burial ground. Tony Weber, Prairie Oak’s founder, originally purchased the land for his family but decided instead to use the property for a green cemetery.

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The original piece of land I purchased was a small, three-acre cemetery that had not been used, with the exception of the 1960s and 70s,” says Weber. “I got to looking at it and thought that if I bought the parcels of land around it, for a total of about 30 acres, what a tremendous opportunity to leave a legacy to my children and grandchildren.” Environmentally friendly burial services, more common on the West Coast, are fairly new in the Midwest. Until recently, cremation was considered the green alternative to traditional burials. With the rise of green cemeteries, however, environmentally conscious families are now able to participate in fullbody burial ceremonies without sacrificing their environmental standards. The objective of a green burial is to maintain a healthy balance between the Earth’s natural processes and the human life cycle. At Prairie Oaks, there are no metal caskets, monuments or prominent headstones, and indigenous plant species are preserved without the use of herbicides. “It’s just a natural way of being buried,” Weber

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says. “You can really leave a smaller footprint on this Earth by having a green burial.” Prairie Oaks has strict guidelines for what can and cannot be buried in a green grave. “As long as the materials are non-toxic, they are allowed to be buried with the individual,” says Weber. “We recently buried an author of 28 books. Since her book bindings were free of any toxic glue, she was allowed to be buried with one of each of them.” Items not accepted include metal zippers, synthetic accessories or clothing and other non-biodegradable personal items. All materials used in green burials at Prairie Oaks are non-toxic and environmentally sustainable. Caskets are made of wood, held together with wooden dowels instead of metal nails or screws. Headstones are simple granite rocks that display the deceased’s name, birth date and death date. Non-toxic shrouds and trundles are available for those who do not want caskets. Prairie Oaks also offers scattering ponds and wooded areas for placement of ashes. “Leading down to the pond are pavers with the names of every person

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whose remains are scattered in the pond,” Weber says. “They have the choice to scatter all of the remains or just a portion.” Additionally, metal-free urns are available for the burial of cremation remains. Because Prairie Oaks does not offer such expensive services as chemical embalming and luxury metal caskets, Weber says the overall cost of funerals is significantly reduced. “Our average funeral, including the celebration service and meal, is typically not more than $5,000,” he explains. “Some can even cost less than $2,000.” Weber adds that traditional funerals average between $12,000 and $15,000, and still may not cover all expenses. For those who prepay for their green funerals in full, Prairie Oaks offers a no-inflation guarantee. “If people, at any age, prepay for their funeral and their celebration, we guarantee that cost,” Weber says. “If they plan today and were to die 20 years from now, we guarantee their funeral and their celebration at the original price.” When Prairie Oaks eventually reaches capacity, Weber has put the land into a conservancy to ensure the property will remain a permanent, park-like setting. “My family and I are very committed to keeping this property as a park for the Dakota County community,” he says. “If we can fill this cemetery within the next 50 to 100 years, I’ll be happy.” He is in the process of building Prairie Oak Gardens Memorial Center, a facility to help people celebrate the lives of their loved ones who have passed away. “We want people to feel that they are here for a celebration of life as opposed to trying to just maintain themselves after a tremendous loss,” Weber says. “Not that we aren’t cognizant of the fact that it’s a tremendous loss, but we are married to the concept of a life celebration and believe it makes all the difference.” Prairie Oaks Memorial Eco Gardens is located at 8225 Argenta Trail, Inver Grove Heights. For more information or to schedule a private consultation, call 651-3005934 or visit MNGreenGraves.com. See ad on page 2. Michelle Hamburger is a freelance writer and can be reached at Michelle@ NATwinCities.com.

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HEALING HURT A Hawaiian Mantra Lets Love Back In H

o’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian huna, a secret to facilitating forgiveness within; or simply, the art of forgiveness. Four healing phrases are employed in a harmonic mantra to help “make things right” or “correct the errors”. It works to cleanse hurt feelings and relieve suffering from being in an unforgiving or unforgiven state. According to the Babylon online dictionary, Ho’oponopono is used to release problems and blocks that cause imbalance, unease and stress in the self; bring peace and balance through physical, mental and spiritual cleansing that involves repentance and transmutation; and create balance, freedom, love, peace and wisdom within individuals, social entities, the world and the universe. Ho’oponopono Forgiveness Mantra I am sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. These four forgiveness phrases, both individually and collectively, help heal us and our relationships with others, especially loved ones. Each one melts hearts and heals souls. Going deeper, we can voice this mantra in communing with the divine and see the effect both within and without.

I am sorry for participating in this erroneous memory data. Please forgive me for not seeing the perfection in this moment, and playing back a universal memory I have received within me that is riddled with wrongs and errors. Thank you for cleansing me, others, the world and the universe.

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I love you. Loving the sweet divine is the greatest power or energy there is in all space. I am now loving everyone involved and affected. I know that my perceptions of them are within me, where this error first occurred and where it can be eradicated.

are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words.

Like planting a seed in soil that grows into nothing of our making, the divine does the work as we allow it to work through us. As we come to consistently use the Ho’oponopono mantra, we may elect to select a special word as a substitute for the whole mantra to use as a touchstone, so that when we say or think this word, we are immediately clear and clean of all the pain associated with any erroneous memory data presented. Our heart is healed and family or friends will return to relationships with a lighter heart. We do not need to understand how it works, only that it does.

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RETHINKING HEART HEALTH Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care by Linda Sechrist

n 1977, Dr. Dean Ornish began to think beyond an allopathic medicine paradigm that defined the reversal of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD) and the hypertensive diseases such as heart failure and stroke, as physiologically implausible. Undaunted by the challenge of funding his research, he pushed forward. Results of his foundational 1986 to 1992 Lifestyle Heart Trial, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, proved that individuals with preexisting coronary atherosclerosis that make intensive, integrated lifestyle changes can begin to experience improvements in their condition after as little as one year without using lipid-lowering drugs. Based on his 30-plus years of clinical research, Ornish and his colleagues further showed that five years of following proper nutrition, fitness and stress

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management—which must include love and support—can reduce symptoms of CHD and other chronic conditions. He remarks in Love & Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health that despite numerous studies showing a medical basis for its occurrence, the reason why CHD is reversible is still the subject of debate. Ornish’s work has paved the way for a growing corps of pioneering integrative physicians successfully collaborating with patients to reduce the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

Plaque the Culprit

The cause of cardiovascular disease is arterial plaque, a fine layer of fatty material that forms within the arteries and blocks blood flow. It is largely the result of food and activity choices, plus the degree of inflammation in the arteries. Dr. Steven Masley’s three keys

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to improving heart health highlighted in his book, The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, and an upcoming PBS special, concern lifestyle factors capable of shrinking plaque, improving circulation and strengthening the heartbeat. “Abnormal plaque growth is preventable 90 percent of the time,” states the president of Masley Optimal Health Center, in St. Petersburg, Florida. While conducting research on the heart health of nearly 1,000 patients over a period of 20 years, Masley suspected that the traditional assessment approach of measuring cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure didn’t effectively address the biochemistry within arteries. Testing intima-media thickness (IMT) using a simple 10-minute external ultrasound confirmed it. The test bounces high-frequency sound waves to measure the thickness of the cartoid arteries’ innermost two layers on either side of the neck. “This valuable tool allows for an estimate of arterial age. A healthy, young cardiovascular system has less plaque and an unhealthy, old one has more,” advises Masley. IMT, a useful tool for preventing future heart attacks and strokes, differs from standard carotid Doppler ultrasound, which looks for artery obstructions suggesting surgery. A practitioner of functional medicine, Masley explains heart-related diagnoses differently than his allopathic counterparts. “Rather than diagnosing high blood pressure as hypertension, I categorize it as not enough exercise, not enough fruits and vegetables, high emotional stress and excessive body fat.” To optimize heart health, Masley employs a broad, holistic matrix of options that enhance the cardiovascular system—the interactions among diet, activity level, weight, environmental toxins, hormones, stress and biochemical factors such as blood sugar control and inflammation levels. He prescribes heart-healing foods that simultaneously help to manage the aging process, following a customized, heart-friendly supplement plan; engaging in exercise that strengthens the heart and arteries; and learning how to better manage stress. He contends that cardiovascular

Love and intimacy are at the root of what makes us sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer and what leads to healing.

trillions of cells, plus bile salts for digestion. Even your brain makes and uses cholesterol to build connections between the neurons that facilitate learning and memory.”

~ Dr. Dean Ornish, Love & Survival events remain the top cause of death because individuals are largely unaware of treatment options before they get into trouble. More, “Most people falsely assume that their condition has been fixed with a medical procedure and/or drugs, and that a lifestyle change isn’t necessary.”

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Dr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist, anti-aging specialist and bioenergetics psychotherapist in Manchester, Connecticut, has also shifted his heart health paradigm. He now prescribes a combination of conventional medicine, food, supplements, mind/ body strategies and natural healing methods. His book, Heartbreak and Heart Disease: A Mind/Body Prescription for Healing the Heart, relates many inspiring case histories that address the

psycho-emotional component of heart health and illustrate how to repair and reopen a broken heart by releasing long-repressed emotions. Following two years of Gestalt psychotherapy training and seven years of bioenergetics training, Sinatra likewise realized that heartbreak was one of the major causes of heart disease. An expert in the field of natural cardiology, he had once believed that cholesterol and fat were the primary causes before 40 years of treatment research taught him otherwise. “Cholesterol is not the reason for heart disease,” advises Sinatra, founder of HeartMDInstitute.com and author of The Great Cholesterol Myth. “The body produces and needs cholesterol to convert sunlight to vitamin D, to make sex hormones, vital semipermeable membranes for the body’s

Real Perpetrators

Sinatra names the real perpetrators of heart disease—stress, inflammation and overeating sugar and processed foods containing saturated fat. He counsels that the heart benefits less from a lowfat, high-carbohydrate diet than one low in carbohydrates and higher in healthy fats, overturning widespread medical mantras. Also, a high-fructose, high-grain carbohydrate diet raises triglycerides, increases the risk of metabolic syndrome and contributes to insulin resistance, causing the liver to produce more cholesterol, as well as more inflammatory, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) particles, all of which increase the risk for CHD, diabetes and stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that metabolic syndrome, which affects nearly 35 percent of American adults,

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It is no coincidence that we address our physical and emotional heart by the same name. Our physical heart usually reflects the state of our emotional heart, and vice versa. ~ Dr. James Forleo may overtake smoking as the leading risk factor for CHD. The AHA currently is focused on increasing awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Its Go Red for Women campaign emphasizes the vital need to take preventive basic actions, including adopting an exercise routine, healthier diet and doctor visits for appropriate non-invasive tests.

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Dr. James Forleo, a chiropractor in Durango, Colorado, with 30-plus years of clinical experience, maintains that health is simple, disease is complicated (also the title of his book). He counsels patients, “If mental stress is present in your life, you owe it to your cardiovascular system to change to a healthier lifestyle. Your life may depend on it.” Forleo has recognized that an individual’s state of mind can be a big help or hindrance in maintaining a healthy heart. “The heart represents a different realm of experience entirely, one that cannot be explained by logic and reason,” comments Forleo. He champions the link between

maintaining normal spinal function and healthy heart function, along with supporting the inner presence of Spirit, which he calls the healthy heart’s ultimate elixir. “Its essence relaxes the heart, opens the mind to possibilities greater than itself and provides the perspective that the heart and the mind are complementary,” he observes. He explains that when our emotions get bottled up, something in our heart or circulation has to give. “If you or someone you know experiences heart problems, chances are that unresolved emotions lie directly below the surface,” he says. “There are exceptions, and genetic problems can explain many heart defects, but heart problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved.” Forleo’s concept is supported by the work of Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., executive vice president and director of research at California’s Institute of HeartMath. His research papers include The Energetic Heart: Bioelectromagnetic Interactions Within and Between People. “Today, evidence suggests that the

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heart may play a particularly important role in emotional experience. Research in the relatively new discipline of neurocardiology has confirmed that the heart is a sensory organ and acts as a sophisticated information encoding and processing center that learns, remembers and makes independent functional decisions that don’t involve the cerebral cortex,” advises McCraty.

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Pioneering integrative medical doctors Masley, Sinatra, Forleo and Mona Lisa Schultz, who also holds a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, agree that in matters of heart disease, emotions take center stage. Schultz, who recently co-authored All is Well: Heal Your Body with Medicine, Affirmations and Intuition, with Louise L. Hay, a leading founder of the self-help movement, applies her 25 years of experience as a medical intuitive with the best of Western clinical science, brain research and energy medicine. Shultz observes, “Every illness has an emotional component, which tells us intuitively that something or someone in our life or environment is out of balance and needs to be addressed. Our use of language—such as frustration makes our heart race, anger boils our blood—and our common sense are telling us what we don’t need more studies to confirm. If we can’t deal with our anger in a timely fashion, name our feelings, respond effectively and release them, we increase our chance of illness, ranging from hypertension to cardiovascular events.” According to the American Journal of Cardiology, the U.S. spends 10 percent of all healthcare dollars for cardiovascular disease prevention and medical management versus 90 percent on medical treatment procedures and hospital care. For individuals interested in taking charge of their heart health, working with a physician that embraces the emerging paradigm of integrative lifestyle changes and prevention can be a drug-free, life-saving decision. Linda Sechrist is the senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for full interviews.

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ymptoms that suggest a dog or cat’s heart is not pumping effectively include coughing and fatigue from light exercise. Before the signs are evident, it is far better to check for heart disease during regular twice-yearly visits to the veterinarian. Using a stethoscope, a skilled doctor can pick up telltale heart murmurs during the examination. A fairly common problem with cats, heart disease tends to occur as cardiomyopathy, an issue with the heart muscle. In most dogs, where cardiomyopathy is rare, it usually involves damaged heart valves, resulting in “leaks” that allow blood to flow in both directions. Upon an initial diagnosis of heart disease, one of two mistakes in treatment routinely occur: Either a doctor prescribes strong cardiac medications to “prevent” heart failure from happening (even though no medication has been shown to prevent heart failure), or he takes a wait-and-see approach, only intervening when the disease progresses to irreversible heart failure. The better approach is to do further testing and evaluation at the first sign of a murmur, including chest X-rays, an electrocardiogram (EKG) and a cardiac ultrasound to classify the stage of the disease and determine if conventional medications can help. Follow-up visits every six months allow the doctor to identify the point at which heart disease has progressed toward impending heart failure. In general, pets with either a diseased or failing heart can benefit from supplements. Individual regimens vary, based on the nature of the patient’s case.

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Coenzyme Q-10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinol or ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring antioxidant synthesized in most tissues in the body. The highest concentrations are in the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas. In the diet, CoQ10 is found in foods such as organ meats, poultry, fish, meat, nuts, soybean oil, fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products. The Professional’s Handbook of Complementary & Alternative Medicines explains that CoQ10 is used in electron transport in mitochondria—small organelles inside cells that convert carbohydrates and fats into energy. It reports that studies in people with hypertension showed a reduction in systolic blood pressure through CoQ10 supplementation. Benefits of such therapy studied in people with a heart that has failed in its pumping ability showed increased improved heart function and proper dilation of the blood vessels for improved circulation. It is proving to be one of the best nutrients to help an ailing heart.

Hawthorn

The herb hawthorn is highly regarded for its suitability in the treatment of heart disease due to its flavonoid and other antioxidant content. It provides several beneficial effects for the heart—helping to maintain a normal heart rhythm with decreased risk of arrhythmias; bolstering the force of heart muscle contraction; increasing coronary blood flow; and decreasing the organ’s energy demands. It acts like angiotensin-1-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as the medicine Enalapril, used to help regulate blood pressure and reduce the workload of a failing heart. While other therapies can be used to help pet heart patients, these three are a sound starting point. In some cases, they may be suitable instead of medications that can cause side effects to the kidney and liver, or at least allow for smaller doses. Natural remedies provide a gentler alternative. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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Simple Stress Busters Natural Ways to Slide into a State of Calmness by Kathleen Barnes

e all encounter everyday stressors and usually find our own ways of defusing them. However, when chronic stress remains unresolved, it extracts a toll on health that may range from heart disease and stroke to obesity, gastrointestinal problems and depression. Thankfully, Natural Awakenings has uncovered inviting ways to regularly de-stress that

naturally make us feel good. Here are some refreshing ideas for immediate rest and relaxation. Eat Mindfully. Chocolate can be an excellent antidote to stress-related binge eating, advises Dr. Susan Lord, an integrative physician in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, who leads mind-body medicine programs at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in

Music Soothes the Soul Dozens of studies from leading institutions like Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts, the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, in Yonkers, New York, and Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, show that music can offset stress, relieve pain, lower blood pressure, improve immune function and support restful sleep. So play a tune or two of much-loved music and let the calming effects induce a state of relaxation. According to research from the American Society of Hypertension, classical music, the blues and other soothing music work best because they cause the body to release endorphins and slow breathing rates. It’s better yet if our favorite music inspires stress-releasing body movement. Source: GreenMedInfo.com

Stockbridge. “We rarely eat mindfully,” comments Lord. “We’re usually gulping down our food while watching TV, arguing with the kids or reading a book.” She often leads a meditation in which participants are allotted one small piece of chocolate that they must eat slowly and consciously. “Most people discover they have never really tasted their food,” she says. “They are pleasantly surprised to discover that they feel satiated and satisfied on every level.” Lord’s teaching is supported by a study from an Oregon Research Institute affiliate in Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing that people lost significant amounts of weight by eating slowly and mindfully. Accordingly, Kripalu has encouraged eating in silence for nearly 40 years, a practice Lord heartily recommends to her patients for one meal a day. Walk a labyrinth. A meditative walk on a labyrinth may be just what the doctor ordered, says physician Esther Sternberg, professor of medicine and research director at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. “A labyrinth differs from a maze, which has high walls and many dead ends,” notes Sternberg. “Walking a maze is inevitably stressful; a labyrinth has the exact opposite effect. There is only one path in and one path out. You go to the middle, meditate and walk back out. It’s a perfectly calming walking meditation.” In physiological terms, Sternberg explains, the deep breathing induced by labyrinth walking activates the vagus nerve, which prompts relaxation. It does this by interrupting the brain’s stress response and halting the release of adrenaline and the stress hormone cortisol from the adrenal glands. Our ancestors built labyrinths as early as 4,000 BCE. They exist today in churches, healing centers and backyards all over the world. Finger labyrinths, even as simple as an outline printed on a piece of paper, also have proved to be effective relaxation tools, says Neal Harris, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Barrington, Illinois. His study confirming its relaxing effects was published in the Annals of Psychotherapy & Integrative Health. Shake (or laugh) it off. Anyone

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the center of Sternberg’s happy memories are fragrant jasmine and gardenia trees, lavender and basil, all reminders of happy times in her life. She recalls, “It wasn’t until I was finished that I realized what I had done.” A review of relevant science reported in Neural Plasticity explains that the brain’s hippocampus region, a seat of memory, especially related to place, also normally regulates the production of cortisol. But an excess of cortisol due to stress can impair its memory functions. “When we are in a place that brings happy memories to mind, we let go of stress and stop the release of cortisol,” says Sternberg. “It helps to just think of a place where we have been happy.” She recommends creating a home space with some plants on a windowsill, photos of happy family gatherings, fabrics or paint in beloved colors and perhaps inherited items that trigger fond memories.

Breathe Deeply Perform this subtle de-stressor while in line at the market or driving. It slows heart rate, oxygenates the body, improves mental clarity and has a relaxing effect on the nervous system. n Sit or stand straight. n Put the tip of the tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind the upper front teeth, and keep it there throughout the entire exercise. n Inhale through the nose for a count of four. n Hold each breath for a count of seven. n Exhale completely through the mouth with a whoosh sound for a count of eight. n Repeat three more times. Source: DrWeil.com

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that has ever felt like exploding from tight shoulders, indigestion, headaches or other conditions caused by accumulated stress can benefit from Lord’s recommendation to experience a whole-body shake. “Just stand with your feet firmly planted and start shaking—first your feet, then your legs, arms, head and neck and eventually, your whole body—for at least two or three minutes,” she counsels. “You’ll shake off all of that tension, energize every cell and probably start laughing, another great stress reliever.” A good belly laugh is likewise a powerful stress reliever, according to a study by researchers at Indiana State University, in Terra Haute, published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. Results also showed that laughter increased production of the protective cells that boost immune function. Create a memory garden. For Sternberg, her personal place of peace is an unconscious re-creation combining the sights and smells of her grandmother’s garden with the comfortable “at home” feeling of her parents’ deck and mementos from a happy time in Crete. At

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fter years of experiencing love going sour, Katherine Woodward Thomas set a goal: She would marry her soul mate within a year. Her quest inspired a surprising awakening that spurred her to look deep inside for the key that would unblock love. Thomas realized the transformation that enabled her success involved clear steps that could help anyone. Today, the licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert has guided thousands toward successful relationships via her national bestseller, Calling in “The One”: 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life, and subsequent books and seminars.

What catalyzed your Calling in “The One” professional journey? I was 41, a card-carrying member of one of America’s largest-growing groups—the never-marrieds. I had bought into the cultural belief that a woman my age had little chance of finding a great husband. I felt anxious and resigned, trying to come to terms with it, but sad inside. Fortunately, at the time, I was part of a small group supportive of each other’s intentions. So I set the outrageous intention that I would be engaged by my next birthday. I also recognized my longstanding pattern of attracting unavailable men who were engaged, married or alcoholics. A woman in the group said, “Katherine, I will hold that intention with you if you permit me to

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hold you accountable to be the woman you would need to be in order to fulfill it.” Her wake-up call turned my focus from running out to find love to going within to discover the barriers I had against it. Thus I began what became the Calling in “The One” process.

How does it differ from other approaches to finding love? Many approaches focus on the external reasons love is elusive, such as all the good men are taken, men don’t like powerful women or just not having met the right person. This approach focuses more on the internal reasons—going within to discover and release one’s own conscious and unconscious barriers. For most of us, a gap exists between how much we think we want love and how much we are actually open and ready to receive it. Until we bridge that gap, we will covertly keep love at bay, and won’t even realize we are doing it.

What are the most common hidden barriers to love? One hidden barrier is resentment. We only resent people to the extent that we’ve given our power away to them. Uncover your role in what happened. Even if it was 97 percent their fault and 3 percent yours, zero in on that 3 percent, because you’ll only be able to trust yourself to love again once you’ve taken that responsibility. If you still feel resentful, you have not yet evolved beyond the person you were before.

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Another centers on old agreements—the spoken and unspoken, agreements we make, usually in an emotional time—such as “I’m never going to let myself get hurt again” or “I’ll never love anyone the way I love you.” Such agreements live in our lives as intentions. They may no longer be conscious, yet still set our course. Another has to do with toxic relational dynamics. To find the best partnership, you need to be your best self. Maintaining a toxic dynamic drains personal power, making it hard to move forward in life. It’s vital to evolve out of this debilitating dynamic so you are in the center of your power everywhere in life. The fourth area, and probably the most important, revolves around the core beliefs you hold about both yourself and others. You might have a reasonably clear sense of yourself around money, career and friendship, but your core love identity might cause you to believe yourself unworthy of a quality partner. Identifying and challenging these beliefs is critical in learning how to break free from them, helping to raise your value in your own eyes and thus in others.

You believe the best way to find a needle in a haystack is to become magnetic and allow that needle to find you. How does one become magnetic to love? Being centered in the truth of your own value and the real possibilities you hold for true love is wildly attractive. Love yearns to embrace us, but can’t come to us if it can’t come through us. When we shift into this place of possibility, we can become profoundly magnetic to love. Learn more at CallingInTheOne.net, ConsciousUncoupling.com or KatherineWoodwardThomas.com. Explore the qualities possible in an enlightened mate at NaturalAwakenings Singles.com. Freelance journalist Debra Melani is from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Reiki Energy Therapy Level 1 – 8am-4pm. Learn a method of therapy that uses life force energy transmitted through a practitioner’s hands that offers physical pain reduction and profound relaxation. This is a hands-on, fully clothed touch therapy. $150. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@ Normandale.edu.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 O.W.L.S.: The Wonders of Science – 11am-1pm. Katherine Kingsland, a Forensic Scientist will take us through the process of examining evidence taken from a crime scene by means of DNA testing and profiling from the molecular level on up. O.W.L.S. is a one-hour nature program for seniors interested in learning more about the natural environment. $3 program, $12 program & Lunch. Farm Entrance: 1701 Charlton St, W. St. Paul. DodgeNatureCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 The Desire Map Book Club – 7-8:30pm (first Wed of Jan, Feb, Mar). Delve into soulful conversation and community. Bring your list of desires, goals, gratitudes and intentions. If you’re not familiar with Danielle’s book, visit DanielleLaporte. com. Free. RSVP. Bellacu, 1200 Centre Pointe Curve, Ste 375, St. Paul. 651-686-0440. Info@ Bellacu.com. Bellacu.com.

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savethedate Open House Organic Aah will be offering skin care and makeup demonstrations. There will be samples and drawings for a free private Pilates session, a free makeover session with professional make-up artist Julie Martin as well as skin care products.

February 7 • 5-7pm. Pilates Advantage, 872 Hwy 55, Ste 101, Medina. 763-360-4642 or Shannon@ OrganicAah.com. OrganicAah.com.

Navigating through Life’s Transitions – Fri from 7-9pm and Sat from 9-11am. Loss and change, hello and goodbye are part of the pattern of life. How we move through transitions can be either breakdown or breakthrough. Join us to reflect on the journey with others in similar situations. Cost: $80, includes Sat. lunch. RSVP to Seeking@WomanWell.org. The Well, 1784 Lacrosse Ave, St. Paul. 651-739-7953. WomanWell.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Foundations of Homeopathic Medicine – 9am4pm. An overview of the art and science of homeopathic medicine. Learn the basics of homeopathy to treat yourself and others using the three basic laws of homeopathy and simple cell salts. $149. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@ Normandale.edu. Normandale.augusoft.net. Home Improvement and Design Expo – 10am5pm. Explore up to 200 of the Twin Cities premier experts featuring many new products. Watch free seminars and demonstrations. Start here to plan your next home improvement project. $6 or free with food donation. Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee. MediaMaxEvents.com. Susan G. Komen 3-Day Get Started Meeting – 10-11am. Whether you are new to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day or an old pro, your journey begins at a Get Started Meeting. You can get a glimpse into the world of the 3-Day and meet other participants. REI, 750 American Blvd W, Bloomington. 952-8844315. Rei.com. Reiki Level I – 10am-6:30pm. The gentle healing art promoting relaxation and well-being for body, mind and spirit. Level I is a one-day class for anyone interested in learning about energy healing techniques for themselves and others. Healing Waters, 4801 Hwy 61, White Bear Lake. Cost: $95. Call 651-653-1660 or visit HealingWaters-mn.com. Face Reading: Introduction to Physiognomy – 6:30-9pm. Physiognomy is the ancient process of interpreting facial structure to learn about the inner person. Every face is perfect, and reveals in its shape both our gifts and our challenges. $49. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale. edu. Normandale.augusoft.net.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Reiki Level II – 10am-6:30pm. Level II will assist the practitioner in continuing personal and professional development. Learn advanced healing skills and the use of ancient symbols to aid the healing process. Long distance healing techniques will be taught and practiced. Reiki Level I is a pre-requisite. Healing Waters, 4801 Hwy 61, White Bear Lake. Cost: $185. Call 651-653-1660 or visit HealingWaters-mn.com.

Reflection & Relaxation Day – 9am-4pm. Take time for you. Rejuvenate yourself with a guided reflection and a room for personal quiet or artistic creation; relax with two 30-minute holistic services of your choice (reflexology, cranial sacral therapy, healing touch, spiritual direction), and enjoy a garden-fresh lunch. $70. RSVP to Seeking@ WomanWell.org. The Well, 1784 Lacrosse Ave, St. Paul. 651-739-7953. WomanWell.org. Mantra Meditation – 6-6:45pm. Begin to learn to sit quietly using mantra, the repetition of simple sounds that keep the mind focused and that resonate through the physical and subtle bodies. Breath work, visualization and restorative yoga poses incorporated to aid in relaxation and de-stressing. No experience needed, all welcome. Cost: $15. Drishtiyoga, 2189 Fourth St. No2, White Bear Lake. 651-592-5535.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Introduction to Ayurveda – 6-8:30pm. First course in a series introducing core ayurvedic principles of right thinking, proper food choices, life style changes, and the use of herbs as key factors to create balance in energies responsible for body-mind functions and all mechanisms. $49. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale. edu. Normandale.augusoft.net.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Green Drinks – 6-8pm. This month has two speakers who both won AIGA redesign awards for sustainable design which can be seen here: AigaRedesignAwards.com/2013-winners. This monthly meet-up is free and open to all. Dangerous Man Brewing Co, 1300 2nd St NE, Minneapolis. GreenDrinks.org/MN/Minneapolis-St.Paul. Introduction to Sound Healing Basics – 6-8pm. Learn to use sound healing tools to shift into any state of being you want, and find out how sound is used to clear mental, physical and emotional roadblocks, and to harmonize with your environment. $49. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale.edu. Normandale.augusoft.net. Holistic Chamber of Commerce – 7pm. This group meets the second Wednesday of the month. Meet and mingle with others in the holistic field in the Twin Cities. Free for first-time visitors. The Metamorphosis Center, 1301 East Cliff Rd, Burnsville. Chapter President Laura Strong at 612-730-2250 or Laura@Metamorphosis.cc. HolisticChamber OfCommerce.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Kitchen Table Mystics – 10-11:30am. Discover your own inner well of wisdom as we share the ordinary and extraordinary in our everyday lives. $5/session. RSVP Seeking@WomanWell.org. The Well, 1784 Lacrosse Ave, St. Paul. 651-739-7953. WomanWell.org. How to Eat for Heart Health – 6-7pm. Sara Jean Barrett, ND, talks about how to eat for heart health and specific foods/nutrients that can improve your cholesterol plan. $12/$10 Member-Owners. Please register for this event at Customer Service. Seward Co-op, 2823 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. 612-3382465. Seward.coop.

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Twin Cities’ Women’s Expo Exhibitors, speaker presentations, demonstrations, free massages, up-dos and makeovers as well as live entertainment.

February 15 & 16 10am-6pm. • 11am-5pm. Cost: $10 at the door. Free

tickets available online for a limited time. Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom, 1302 2nd St, Minneapolis. TwinCitiesWomensExpo.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Accessing the Wisdom of the Heart – 8:30am3:30pm. Molly Friedenfeld & Cynthia Shepherd call in your personal Angels to work alongside you in this amazing workshop. Be inspired to begin a journey of self-discovery, self-love, and trust, and while your feet walk upon this earth remember to leave light trails of positivity behind you. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 East Cliff Rd, Ste #105, Burnsville. 612-730-2250. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net. Revolutionize Your Life with Jordan Rubin – 10am-2pm. Come here Jordan Rubin talk about his health journey and read from his book. In addition to the book discussion and book signings, there will also be brunch, free product samples and special entertainment. $49 includes brunch. Call Paula Quinlan at 612-719-0228 to pre-register. Rush Creek Golf Course, 7801 County Rd 101, Maple Grove.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Enlightened Self Care With the Dalai Lana – 2:30-4:30pm. Relax! Breath! Take a mini retreat that will rejuvenate you. A combination of restorative feel good yoga and some ayurvedic wisdom and connections with others. Cost: $25 (prepaid) or $29 at the door (please call ahead to make sure there is still room). Body Mind Circle, 301 Village Pkwy, Circle Pines. 612-850-0071. BodyMindCircle.com. Making the Best Baby Food – 3-4pm. Learn how to provide the best nutrition by making delicious baby food. Chef Jeremy gives tips for teaching children lifetime adventurous eating practices to help them make healthy choices once they’re ready to feed themselves. Pre-registration is required. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-927-8141. WholeFoodsMarket.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 The Cosmic Microwave Background: Astrophysics/Golden Age of Cosmology – 7pm. Presenter Dr. Clem Pryke discusses the evening’s topic in the unique setting at the theater located inside Bryant Lake Bowl. This monthly series goes through May. $5-$12 sliding scale. Cafe Scientific. Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis. 612-825-8949. BellMuseum.umn.edu.

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7 Day Sugar Cleanse – 7:30pm. This virtual and over the phone program will support you in kicking your sugar cravings to the curb and empower you to perfect meal planning and feel better in your own body. All calls are recorded. Early Bird Registration cost: $147. After Feb 15 cost: $197. 612-804-6675. EasySugarCleanse.com. How to Educate Your Child’s Immune System – 6:30-8pm. Dr. Kim Lane examines the function of children’s immune system, the importance of fevers, how vaccine affects the immune system. $10 (suggested donation) 651-426-0101. Sassafras Health Foods, 2186 3rd St, White Bear Lake. SassafrasHealthFoods.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Exploring Your Heart’s Desire with Numerology – 6-8:30pm. Discover and explore the essence of your Heart’s Desire through the lens of numerology. This is a brief overview of numerology, learning about your inner strengths, internal motivations, and unique sources of happiness represented by your Heart’s Desire number. $49. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale.edu. Normandale.augusoft.net.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Raptors: Hunter of the Skies – 10-11:30am. Learn about the adaptations raptors have made to survive in nature, then view Dodge Nature Center’s raptors up close and personal, including our newly acquired Bald Eagle. Members $5/$15 family, Non-members $7/$20 family. Farm Entrance: 1701 Charlton St, W. St. Paul. DodgeNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Integral High-Vibes Lifestyle – 6-7:30pm. Are you ready to tap deeper into the progressively life-changing higher energies, to take a leap and begin fully experiencing your true authentic self to help you shift into the joy, abundance, true wealth and health you want and deserve? AWAKEN™ Higher Brain Living Mendota Heights Center, 750 Main St, Ste 207, Mendota Heights. 952-380-7543. ThrivingLives.com/HBL.

munity College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale.edu. Normandale.augusoft.net.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Green Fire Film: Aldo Leopold: A Land Ethic for Our Time – 7-8:30pm. This documentary explores the life and legacy of famed conservationist Aldo Leopold, and the many ways his land ethic philosophy lives on in the work of people and organizations all over the country. REI, 750 American Blvd W, Bloomington. 952-884-4315. Rei.com.

look ahead savethedate Body Mind Life Expo Over 150 exhibitors, free samples, demonstrations, speakers and much more.

March 8 & 9 10am-7pm. Two full days Cost: $6 or FREE with the ad found on page 13. Minneapolis Convention Center 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis. For more information, call 612-798-7256 or visit 101Expos.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Writing Roundtable – 7-9pm. Join fellow writers to talk about craft, try a short exercise, and share work. Bring paper, pen, and a writing sample of up to 500 words to read. Bringing work is optional. White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave, White Bear Lake. Phone 651-407-0597. WhiteBearArts.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Introduction to Higher Brain Living – 6-7:30pm. Free Presentation with live demo. AWAKEN™ Higher Brain Living Mendota Heights Center, 750 Main St, Ste 207, Mendota Heights. 952-380-7543. ThrivingLives.com/HBL.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Creating Personal Change – 6-8pm. This class will make Change Theory practical to your unique needs. Drawing on research from behavioral and social psychology, uncover why changes in the past did not stick, and develop experiments to create happier, healthier patterns. $49. Normandale Com-

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savethedate 3rd Annual Women’s Herbal Conference The largest and the only herbal conference in this region that focuses on women’s health. Workshops and herb walks, plus entertainment, morning yoga classes, belly dancing, evening fire circle as well as children and teen programming. Special guests this year are Tieraona Low Dog,MD, Lisa Ganora and Brooke Medicine Eagle.

June 6-8 The Beber Camp is located by Mukwonago, WI (near Milwaukee). For more info & to register (early bird discount): 920-452-4372 or MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

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sunday Spirit Circle – 6-8pm. Third Sun. Meet and share a variety of spiritual topics in an interactive discussion. Mini-services such as healing and readings available after each circle for a nominal cost. $10. RSVP, space limited. The Spirit Wellness Center, Ste 206, 3435 Washington Dr, Eagan. Kellie@ TheSpiritWellnessCenter.com. Second Sunday Song Circle – 6:30-9pm. 2nd Sun. Singing on the second Sunday of the month since 1990, this group is for you if you enjoy sing-alongs. potluck snack break, so bring a thermos/water bottle and snacks for yourself and something to share. Instruments welcome. 1130 Marshall Ave, St. Paul. KarenS Randall@gmail.com.

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(yoga positions) and pranayama (breath). Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well-being. $15, $10/students, seniors; no registration necessary. The Meditation Center, 631 University Ave NE, Minneapolis. 612379-2386. TheMeditationCenter.org. Mindfulness Meditation – 6:30 -7pm. Research shows that visualizing light accelerates physical healing and improves mood. In this season of short days and long nights, brighten your life with these weekly light meditations. Free. Center of Light, 2548 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. 612-205-5545. Minneapolis@CentersOfLight.org. Spring Forest Qigong Practice – 10:30am-noon. Improve your energy, reduce pain, gain a more positive attitude. Spring Forest Qigong is an ancient Chinese art of energy manipulation. Each session presents a topic, Active Exercises, and guided meditation. $5/session. RSVP recommended. RSVP Seeking@WomanWell.org. The Well, 1784 Lacrosse Ave, St. Paul. 651-739-7953. WomanWell.org.

Green Monday – 10am-6pm. The Art Shoppe at Midtown Global Market would love to invite you to the shoppe. They are a local Minnesota shoppe with over 80 consigned artists. Visit on Monday and get 10% off your purchase. The Art Shoppe at Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St, Minneapolis. Facebook.com/MGMArtShoppe.

Introductory Presentations on the Transcendental Meditation Program – 12:30-2pm & 7-8:30pm. Transcendental Meditation is easy to learn and offers a lifetime of benefits for health, well-being and development of the human potential. Free. Transcendental Meditation Center, 399 Ruth St N, St. Paul. 651-714-0254. TM.org/ Transcendental-Meditation-Twin-Cities.

Light Meditation Classes – 6:30-7pm. Be led through a simple mindfulness meditation experience. Whether you are new to meditation or have been meditating for many years, it can be helpful to meditate with a group and have an instructor lead you in a focused way. Free. Center of Light, 2548 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. 612-205-5545. Minneapolis@CentersofLight.org.

Wisdom Wednesdays – 5-8pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Relax with aromatherapy, Chi, refreshments, social time, etc., until 6:30pm. Then participate in a discussion/presentation of a Wisdom Topic: holistic health, intuition, spirituality. Meet practitioners and like-minded people, build a self-care toolbox. Prize drawings. $15, free/first time. Jodi Baglien, 221 1st Ave NE, Osseo. 612-802-9483. JodiBaglien.com.

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Introduction to Astrology Workshop – 6:308:30pm. This workshop covers elements, signs, planets, and houses. Meeting location is Minneapolis. Check out MyCosmicRhythm.com to schedule.

Continuing Level Yoga Class – 6:15-7:30pm. Suitable for those with about 3 months previous yoga experience. Use various props and some partner yoga to help achieve the pose with better alignment. 3 classes for $30 first-time student offer. 612 8500071. Body Mind Circle, 301 Village Pkwy, Circle Pines. BodyMindCircle.com. Idea Exchange Speaker Series – 7pm. This thought-provoking speaker series addresses a variety of topics related to contemporary themes in mind-body-spirit and personal development. $15. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 Cliff Rd, Ste 105, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

wednesday Hatha Yoga Drop In – 10:30am-12pm. Everyone is welcome. This class is for all levels. Instructors excel at leading the class in relaxation, gentle asana

Mindfulness Meditation – 6:30-7pm. Classes focus on learning skills to concentrate, quieting the mind and cultivating a self-accepting presence. Mindfulness meditation can help reduce stress, pain and feelings of anxiety. Open to all. Call to confirm as dates/times subject to change. Free. Center of Light, 2548 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Contact Reverend Lucille at RevLucille@CentersOfLight.org or 612205-5545. CentersOfLight.org/Minneapolis.

and Thomas Pauley’s works. Bring cards to share and post on bulletin board. Free. Gifts of Love Shoppe, 6 - 6th Ave N, Ste 4, Upstairs, Hopkins. 612-387-4610. Belly Dance for Every Body – 7-8pm. Belly Dance is extraordinarily beneficial for improving flexibility, core strength, endurance, musculature awareness, and posture improvement. Students are introduced to the foundation moves of Middle Eastern dancing. This class encourages all ages and body types to have fun improving their health in a gentle, nurturing environment. $59. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale.edu. Norman dale.augusoft.net.

thursday Meditation and Yoga Sampler Program – 6-9pm. Hatha yoga, 6-7p; guided meditation, 7-7:30pm; speakers, 7:30-8:30pm; vegetarian soup and fellowship follow. $15/suggested donation. The Meditation Center, 631 University Avenue NE, Minneapolis. 612-379-2386. TheMeditationCenter.org.

friday Group Meditation (Satsang) – 7:30-9pm. Satsang every Fri night, unless otherwise noted. End your work week and begin your weekend with a deep immersion into meditation. No experience necessary. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Highland Yoga Center, 1040 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul. 612-4080434. HighlandYogaCenter.com.

saturday Gentle Yoga Class – 9:30-10:45am. This class begins on Feb 10 and will be taught by Hiyala Indiga and Ann Haglund. Peace United Church, 5050 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview. Cost: $12 Email info@BodyMindCircle.com or call 612-850-0071. BodyMindCircle.com.

A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. ~Thomas Carlyle

Healing from Within: Intro to Homeopathy – 6:30-7:30pm. 1st Wed. Come and bring your questions. Learn about this complementary healthcare system. This is not an information session about the 4-year homeopathic study program. Strictly a getto-know homeopathy session. Minnesota Center for Homeopathy, 7104 W. Lake Street, St. Louis Park . Su Sandon: 612-889-2683. Networking for Conscious Prosperity – 6:30pm. Personal and Professional Abundance Networking and Class, learning from Robert Tennyson Stevens

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14041 Burnhaven Dr. Ste 120 Burnsville, MN 55337 • 952.898.1808 BirchHavenAcupuncture.com Community acupuncture provides high quality, low cost, effective Chinese Medicine to all people. Patients are treated in a professional, pleasant and relaxed group setting by a licensed, credentialed acupuncturist. A sliding scale is available.

DONATIONS OLD VEHICLES WANTED – Free To Be is an Anoka-based nonprofit that supplies cars to local families. Donate a car or volunteer your time to help prepare vehicles for a needy family. Visit Free2B. org for more information.

HELP WANTED ADVERTISING SALES - Natural Awakenings is seeking experienced advertising sales people who enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Position is commission based. If you’re a motivated people person, let’s talk. Call Jackie at 763-270-8604.

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Ni’cole Larsen L.Ac, MAcOM 1700 West Hwy 36, Ste 400 Roseville, MN 55113 • 651-636-0055 MinnesotaAcupuncture.com Experience the relaxing and rejuvenating benefits of Acupuncture therapy. We provide gentle and effective treatment options for those experiencing musculoskeletal pain, chronic fatigue, digestion disorders and infertility.

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TUTOR FOR HIRE - Jake from Vadnais Heights Tutoring tutors all levels of math and science including chemistry. Tutoring can be done in person or via Skype. Contact Jake at JDBrunsy@gmail.com for more information.

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WARNERS’ STELLIAN Your Appliance Specialist WarnersStellian.com

Warners’ Stellian is a Minnesota family-owned home and kitchen appliance store since 1954. Make sure to visit our website at WarnersStellian.com/ sustainability and read for yourself how our Sustainability Program is making a huge difference for our customers, for the Twin Cities’ community and for the environment. See ad, page 13. .

Info: facebook.com/ TwinCitiesGreenDrinks.org Green Drinks is an informal, volunteermanaged social networking group built around a common interest in the natural environment. It occurs on the second Wednesday of every month starting around 5:30pm.

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Offering a variety of personal services to help your natural beauty shine while keeping your youthful appearance healthy and vibrant. Services include electrolysis (permanent hair removal), Ionic Detoxification to cleanse your body of toxic build-up and LED Light Therapy to rejuvenate your skin’s appearance.

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KELLY M. LEWIS COACHING & ASSOC. Career Choice Coaching 4820 W 77th St, Ste #104 Edina, MN 55435 952-456-8467 • KellyMarieLewis.com

Work Right. Live Well.TM Find your ideal career. We provide innate talent, aptitude and personality testing and a guided, step-by-step Career Design Method to help you choose a career you love. Be rewarded for being exactly who you are. Work doesn’t have to feel like work. See ad, page 21.

CHIROPRACTIC BODY HARMONY CHIROPRACTIC

Kathryn Fahnel, DC 2101 Hennepin Ave S #101 Minneapolis, MN 55406 • 612-356-2872 BodyHarmonyChiropractic.com Experience the gentle, “no crack, no pop” approach to chiropractic care. Network Spinal Analysis is an innovative chiropractic approach that utilizes low force, specific contacts throughout the spine. This holistic model of chiropractic looks at all aspects of you and your life – not just where you are experiencing symptoms. See ad, page 20.

GOLDEN SUN CHIROPRACTIC Una Forde, DC 6009 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 106, St. Louis Park • 952-922-1478 GoldenSunChiro.com

Quality chiropractic care. Experience holistic healing and gentle chiropractic adjustments that allow the nervous system to relieve such symptoms as headache, back, neck pain and numbness which allow your body to return to a state of balance and wellbeing. 22 years experience.

COMPUTER REPAIR PSINERGY TECHWARRIOR ST. PAUL

Serving St. Paul, Minneapolis & surrounding area 612-234-7237 • StPaulVirusRemoval.com “Is your Computer being Crabby?” Onsite/In-Home or Office, Bringto-Us Computer Repair services. 2011-13 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner. Local • Affordable • Honest • Greener.

COUNSELING COUNSELING FOR A BETTER LIFE

Vicki Langemo, LPC 763-270-0962 277 Coon Rapids Blvd. 410, Coon Rapids BetterLifeToday.net Vicki Langemo is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a warm and caring approach that encourages self-empowerment. She teaches healthy lifestyle tools and skills that can change your life for the better. See ad, page 7.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY GOLDEN SUN CHIROPRACTIC Una Forde, DC 6009 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 106, St. Louis Park • 952-922-1478 GoldenSunChiro.com

Children and adults can benefit from the relaxing experience of cranial therapy. Improved brain function can relieve symptoms like headache and fatigue and allow for better concentration and balance. Over 22 years of chiropractic experience. Quality, holistic care.

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1401 Main St, Hopkins 952-475-1101 • ToothByTheLake.net We build a foundation of trust by treating our patients as individuals. Understanding how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, we make a difference by providing a relaxing and positive experience. See ad, page 21.

FITNESS GUNELSON FITNESS & NUTRITION Brigitt Gunelson BS, CA, NFPT-CPT Matt Gunelson NFPT-CPT, NIHS 1720 Wisconsin Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427 952-994-7125 GunelsonFitness.com

At Gunelson Fitness & Nutrition, you get much more than just a workout with an anonymous personal trainer in a crowded gym. As certified fitness professionals, we work with clients to design a healthy lifestyle program that meets individual needs and goals with an emphasis on exercise, nutrition and holistic wellness. Headquartered in our home fitness studio, we strive to make each experience personalized, no-pressure (non-intimidating) and supportive. See ad, page 23.

Michelle Hamburger, Mission Marketer Mieher.MyBeyondOrganic.com Michelle@NATwinCities.com 651-600-0281 Leading-edge products that go “beyond” our organic standards to minimize toxins and maximize nutrition—rejuvenating the body —from the inside, out. We offer cleansing and detoxification products, toxic-free skin and body care, live snacks and beverages, pure mountain spring water, and nutrient-dense beef and dairy products shipped direct to your family.

LA FINCA CSA FARM

PO Box 93 Bruno, MN 55712 218-372-8804 • LaFincaCSA.com La Finca is a certified organic farm that offers CSA farm shares, prepared foods, and baked goods to members in the Twin Cities.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH

GRAPHIC DESIGN

PSINERGY NATURAL HEALTH & HOLISTIC WELLNESS

CAMPFIRE STUDIO

Sara Shrode, Graphic Designer Minneapolis, MN 612-554-6304 • CampfireStudio.net CampfireStudio@comcast.net

SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT Minneapolis & Lino Lakes, MN 612-217-4325 • Psinergy.info

Through the use of a wide range of well-defined tools customized for you, we help you Access your Awesomeness, quickly and effectively. Is stress holding you hostage? Is a chronic issue holding you back? We are here to help. See ad, page 11.

Ignite the possibilities of your next project by having Campfire Studio design it! Innovative, full-service graphic design studio that takes the essence of a campfire—warmth, stories, community—and infuses it into every design project we do.

GREEN BURIALS

HOMEOPATHY

PRAIRIE OAKS MEMORIAL ECO GARDENS 8225 Argenta Trail, Inver Grove Hts. 651-300-9549 • MnGreenGraves.com

Minnesota’s first green cemetery which provides habitat for wildlife, a more diverse ecosystem and more meaningful burial option for people who want to leave an environmental legacy. Green burials can cost less than $2,000. See ad,

NORTHWESTERN ACADEMY OF HOMEOPATHY 7104 W. Lake Street, St. Louis Park 763-746-9242 • HomeoVista.org

Homeopathy is a safe, effective path to healing. We offer low-cost homeopathic care for everyone. Clinic is staffed by advanced students and supervised by faculty. Note the new address for the Academy. We moved on Jan 30, 2014.

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GRIEF SUPPORT

MASSAGE

SACRED WHEEL GRIEFWORK

Cheryl Downey 612-272-3977 13942 Echo Park Cir, Burnsville SacredFire44@gmail.com

905 Jefferson Ave, Ste 308-1 St Paul 612-812-3792 HeatherBurkeMassage.com

AARK ADVANCED ELECTROLYSIS & ADVANCED WELLNESS 704 - 9th Ave NW New Brighton, MN 55112 651-636-4049 • AarkElectrolysis.com

Fusion massage: combining the ancient practice of healing deep massage with exciting new myopulse technology brings stressed and injured muscles and inflamed neural transmitters to a state of normalcy where the healing can be optimized and accelerated. $20 off first visit.

HAIR REMOVAL

METABOLIC HEALTH TWIN CITIES METABOLISM

Too much eyebrow? Unwanted mustache? Visit us for permanent hair removal. Electrolysis is the only medically recognized method of permanent hair removal. I have been doing this for customers in the Twin Cities for over 20 years.

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AMY NESDAHL

Reiki Master Teacher DivineGuidanceOnline.com 763-229-9988 I offer private Reiki healing sessions, Reiki training and certification. I’ve been practicing Reiki 10+ years and have been teaching for 6 years. Reiki is a gentle, yet powerful form of healing that helps reduce stress/ anxiety, find balance and release mental, emotional and physical blocks. Reiki is a gentle, yet powerful form of healing that helps reduce stress and anxiety; find balance; release mental, emotional and physical blocks. It can help lighten your load, increase your vitality and help you feel better overall.

SKIN CARE AARK ADVANCED ELECTROLYSIS & ADVANCED WELLNESS 704 - 9th Ave NW, New Brighton 651-636-4049 AarkElectrolysis.com

Diminish the visibility of fine lines, wrinkles and acne with LED light therapy. This non-invasive procedure causes no inflammation and requires no special post-treatments.

HEATHER BURKE MASSAGE

We often resist the changing power of loss and grief. The ancient wheel and other sacred arts can help lighten heaviness and allow grief’s mysteries to emerge into light! Phone and in-person sessions, workshops and groups.

REIKI

Jared Larsen LN, CNS 1700 West Hwy 36th St, Ste 400 Roseville MN, 55113 651-636-0055 • TCMetabolism.com

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We specialize in providing education and effective customized treatment plans for those with metabolic conditions. Specialties include: Type 2 Diabetes, Low Thyroid and Resistant Weight Loss.

WELLNESS CENTER HOLISTIC GATEWAY

1415 6th St NE, 2nd Floor Minneapolis 763-807-9866 Holistic-Gateway.com We offer a wide range of natural holistic health and wellness services for all age groups through a variety of holistic health professionals. Services include: aroma therapy massage, Kirlian photography Colorpuncture, Induction therapy, Pryanta healing, Acupuncture, Biomat sessions, hypnotherapy and more. See ad, page 11.

SUNU WELLNESS CENTERS 12455 Ridgedale Dr, Suite 203 Minnetonka 952-314-7035 4279 Sheridan Ave S Minneapolis 612-767-4680 SuNuWellness.com

SuNu Wellness Centers are your go-to place for complete holistic care! At SuNu, we utilize our broad service offerings and our highly skilled team of professionals to collaborate and create a custom care package that is right for you. Choose from services including Chiropractic care, Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition Response Testing, Massage Therapy, Aesthetics, Yoga, and more. See ad, page 19.

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