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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

12 NATURAL SMILES Holistic Care for the Whole Family

by Jackie Flaherty

14 WEIGHT-LOSS SABOTEURS

Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes

by Lisa Marshall

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24 DOWSING An Unusual Word for a Simple Practice

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ew Year’s Day can represent the first blank page of your 365-page book—so write a great one!

One of my favorite parts about being a publisher is the early glance at all the informative articles and wonderful advertisers that will be featured in the upcoming issue. When I sat down with my morning coffee to see what Natural Awakenings was serving up for January 2017, I felt such pride for the work I get to do and the amazing things I get to share with you all. I needed that feeling because, to be honest, this job, I imagine like all jobs, can be a struggle at times!

I think everyone has a love/hate relationship with what they do for a living. Sometimes I find myself wondering if publishing Natural Awakenings is truly my purpose. Is it what I’m meant to be doing? How would I even know? How would you know if the job you currently hold is truly “meant” for you? (I mean other than the obvious, “Hellooooooo, it pays the bills.”) Maybe, it can start with having a personal mission statement. I know… I know, you’re thinking mission statements are for companies; however, I think they’re important for individuals, too.

There’s no better time than the start of a new year to create a mission statement. It’s a great right brain exercise. Simply write down in a stream of consciousness 30 to 40 statements of who you want to be and what you want to have as though you already have it, like “I am as strong as I was when I was 26.” “I am the president of a successful Fortune 500 company.” “I have a home on the ocean.” When your right brain has finished composing your statements, tell your left brain to make sense of it all and narrow it down to no more than five of the most important ones.

I did this exercise recently, thanks to Life and Business Coach Mary Lynn Ziemer (LivingAJoyfulLifeNow.com), and was pleasantly surprised to find I’m much closer to who I want to be and have more of what I want to have than I thought. Oh, sure, on my list of 30 statements there were things I don’t have (and STILL want), like a cottage overlooking the ocean and the body I had when I was 26. But when my left brain carved away at my list, the important things that popped up (health, family and a grateful heart) are things I currently enjoy. I am living my purpose and the magazine is part of that. I discovered, most importantly, that my life’s purpose is derived from so much more than my job.

It’s hard not to let dissatisfied emotions creep into our lives, especially when we’re continually looking outward. There will always be more—wanting more, needing more, some days (or weeks or years) questioning where we’re at and where we’re going. Perspective plays such a big part in how we feel about our lives and sometimes it’s hard to find the balance of appreciating (deeply and truly) what we have while knowing in our heart we still have big dreams and inner aspirations driving us to so much more!

2017 begins our fifth year of publishing and our third special Directory Issue with expanded pages, more listings, a calendar of highlighted events for the year and, as always, great articles. Be sure to thank our advertisers for their support and let them know you saw them in Natural Awakenings!

Let’s all, in this collective moment reading this, take a deep breath, feel our collective heartbeat, and give thanks for our time on this Earth, for each other and for our dreams that keep us expanding into more of who we already are.

With deep Gratitude and Appreciation for each of you, from my heart to yours,

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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” ~ Mary Oliver

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wner of the Piano Garden, Liz Lupien has seen the musical flow halt in students and professional musicians alike. A private piano teacher all of her adult life, Lupien knows how to deal with the kinds of walls or barriers that everyone faces at some point.

“People want to perform yet are terrified by it. The left hand won’t cooperate with the right; an inner critic takes over saying ‘You will never be good enough,’ all real challenges,” says Lupien.

“With gentle guidance we can learn to cultivate a special connection with the part of us that really wants to express musically. Our bodies, our emotions and our minds are constantly trying to show us a deeper possibility,” she explains.

Soon to graduate from the University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism, Lupien spent four years immersed in Sufi healing techniques. “I have come full circle to bow even deeper to the transformation that is possible with making music. When I’m sad, music fills my heart. When I’m upset, music calms me down. Now, music has become a tool of self-discovery as well.”

Drawing on Sufi healing techniques and other modalities, Lupien is offering students from ages 5 to 85 a new way to journey on a very old and precious path, drawing from various disciplines to address the needs of her students. A student herself of process work author and practitioner, Lane Arye, she is learning to follow students into their complaint, to find the treasure inside. Thich Nhat Hanh’s mindfulness book for children, A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles, offers a transformative approach for children. Exercises also come from The Artist’s Way for Parents by Julia Cameron and A Soprano on her Head by Eloise Ristad.

Location: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1895 Laurel Ave., St Paul. For more information, call 651-214-0646 or email LizLupien@gmail.com.

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ormandale Community College’s Integrative Health Education Center is holding two free open houses this winter. A free Tai Chi Open House will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., on January 21. Attendees will be introduced to tai chi movement, theory and practice in a safe and comfortable environment. No tai chi experience necessary.

The Winter Warm-Up Sampler event is scheduled for February 11 and features 45-minute workshops on a wide variety of healing modalities taught by Normandale’s experienced instructors. Homeopathy, EFT, healing touch, yoga and applied kinesiology are in the lineup. Spring Forest Qigong will offer a demonstration of moving qi through the body. With multiple workshops happening simultaneously, participants will be able to pick and choose the topics that most interest them.

The Winter Warm-Up is a preview of the many classes, workshops and certificates offered to everyone at Normandale Community College’s continuing education department. Registration is open to the community by phone or online.

Cost: Free. Location: 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington. For more information, call 952358-8343, email NCal@Normandale.edu or visit Normandale.edu/ce. See ad, page 12.

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This is a picture of a “Silver” or “Amalgam” filling. It is 50 52% MERCURY! If the mercury in this filling were spilled in a school, it would be evacuated....

This is a picture of a “light cured” composite filling.

They can last as long or longer than mercury fillings with no danger of releasing harmful heavy metals.

As noted on Dr. Mercola, Dr. Oz, and 60 Minutes...

Mercury fillings may have a significant negative impact on your overall health.

Make 2017 YOUR year for healthy choices!

Dr. Madelyn Pearson is the current president of the Holistic Dental Association and has advanced training in safe mercury removal.

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he New Brighton Community Center will host its annual Health and Wellness Expo, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on January 7, at the community center in New Brighton.

The expo will offer more than 40 booths staffed with experts on health and wellness. Visitors can meet fitness instructors, ask questions and perform a few movements at the trial group fitness classes. Also available will be massage therapists, healthful foods and supplements, chiropractors and wellness leaders.

Guests can enjoy free access to the fitness center and receive membership discounts, wellness assessments, Eagle’s Nest coupons and other free wellness items.

Cost: Free. Location: 400 10th St. NW, New Brighton. For more information, call 651-638-2143 or visit ci.New-Brighton. mn.us (see Departments, Parks and Recreation).

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hef Amy Nadeau, owner of Amy Nadeau Food and Nutrition, is teaching RESTART, a five-week sugar detox class, beginning January 11, in Minneapolis. Nadeau explains that the RESTART program is part nutritional education, part sugar detox and part support group—an empowering combination.

“The RESTART program is a simple, powerful way to give your body a vacation from having to process toxins like sugar,” says Nadeau. With a three-week sugar detox built right in, the program focuses on Amy Nadeau how to use real food to boost energy and cut sugar and carb cravings.

Nadeau, a chef, caterer and nutritional therapist, offers classes as well as one-onone support for those wanting to improve their health through nutrition. She is also a personal chef and has been working in the food industry for more than 37 years.

Nadeau will be offering the five-week program throughout the year as part of an ongoing way to help educate people to improve their lives by improving their health with a simple, guided, supportive program like RESTART.

Cost: $179. Location: SpringHouse Ministry Center, 610 W 28th St., Minneapolis.

For more informatiion or to register, call 612-239-7525, email ChefAmyNutrition@ gmail.com or visit ChefAmyNutrition.com. See ad, page 23.

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eward Food Co-op hosts its first Hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”) event, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on January 14 and 15. Both the Franklin Avenue and the Friendship stores will be celebrating this event. Hygge is a Danish word that describes the feeling or mood that comes from togetherness and comfort.

“Around the stores, we’ll celebrate hygge and show you how to create it in your own home, with samples from local vendors, comforting recipes to share with family and friends and simple ways to celebrate the remainder of the cold season instead of dreading it,” says Tom Vogel, marketing manager. “We’ll also raffle off a gift basket filled with gifts and treats that will bring hygge into your home.”

The Seward Co-op opened in Minneapolis in 1972. In 2015, they opened their Friendship store and the Seward Co-op Creamery Café.

Locations: Seward Co-op, 2823 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis. Creamery Cafe, 2601 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis. Friendship Store, 317 E. 38th St., Minneapolis. For more information, visit Seward.coop. See directory listings, page 32.

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New Therapies Available at Psinergy Natural Health & Holistic Wellness

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chaOn Blodgett, with Psinergy Natural Health & Holistic Wellness, recently completed two advanced training seminars in Esogetics Holistic Medicine/Colorpuncture. Each year, one or two advanced seminars are offered to certified colorpuncturists to deepen their knowledge base and skill set and to add to the alSchaOn Blodgett ready vast number of therapies they can utilize with their clients.

The more recent advanced training was the Joint Symbol Seminar that took a more in-depth look at the symbolic and often psychosomatic information held within various joints of the body. The training included gentle and noninvasive therapies, utilizing specifically correlated points on the body combined with specific frequencies of light. The joints covered in this seminar included shoulders, elbows, wrists and hands, hips, knees, ankles, lumbar-sacral, TMJ/jaw, atlas-axis as well as the skull sutures. Peter Mandel, founder of Esogetics Holistic Medicine, says, “Disease is a symbol. Healing is the understanding of the symbol.”

Previously, Blodgett also completed the 2015 Update Seminar in Esogetics. This seminar included advancements in new therapies as well as information to work with patterns such as Gamma brainwaves. Gamma is a brainwave often attributed to the “zen” and “connected” state-of-being of people who have meditated for years, such as the Tibetan monks.

“These therapies may sound metaphysical but are really all about helping a person tap back into their own gut instincts, feel their own innate wisdom again and empower them to move along their own life journey with confidence and more ease,” Blodgett explains.

Location: 1553 Como Ave., St. Paul. For more information, call 612-217-4325 or visit PsinergyHealth.com. See ad, page 39.

Winter Family Weekend at Audubon Center

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Families can participate in such programs as climbing and snow zoo building, and educational presentations such as Minnesota Mammals and Winter Ways of Native Cultures.

Other activities include cross-country skiing, kicksledding, sleigh rides and crafts.

Each room has bunk-style beds and sleeps up to six or eight people. Delicious, healthy, wholesome meals, each prepared with creativity and taste, are served in a large dining room with a beautiful stone fireplace and views of the woods and lake.

Accommodations include a private room for each family. Crosby Lodge rooms (filled first) have private baths; Lowry Lodge rooms have shared baths.

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he 28th annual Healthy Life Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 4 and 5, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Organizer Rick Martinek first began offering Healthy Life Expos in Minnesota in 1996.

With more than 200 exhibitors, this is the largest health and wellness expo in the Midwest. Visitors can enjoy free product samples, mini-massages and free health screenings. They also can learn about spas, health clubs and fitness classes. Speakers will discuss such topics as wellness, acupuncture, feng shui, herbs, organic foods, natural cooking, massage, Pilates, yoga, meditation, family health, nutrition, fitness and longevity. Prizes and giveaways will be offered throughout the weekend.

New this year is the Yoga Stage and Healthy Cooking Stage. Visit with Dr. Chuck Els from TV 45, Ned from KYMN Radio, Kirby from the BIGQ Radio and Staci from KS95 Radio.

Cost: $6; free with ad or with non-perishable food donation for the Golden Valley Family Center Food Shelf. Location: 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis. For more information, call 952-238-1700 or visit MediaMaxEvents.com. See ad, page 21.

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study from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, has linked autism spectrum disorder with prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals. The researchers examined 1,144 children born in southern California between 2000 and 2003 with mothers that had enrolled in a state-sponsored prenatal screening program. Blood tests were taken during their second trimester of pregnancy, a critical time for neurodevelopment, to measure exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and pesticides such as DDT. These compounds were banned from production in the U.S. in 1977, but remain in the environment.

It’s well known that they can cross the placental barrier, impacting neurodevelopment in fetuses.

The researchers selected participants based on previous health diagnoses: 545 children with autism spectrum disorder and 181 with intellectual disabilities, plus 418 free of both issues as a control group. They found a 50 to 82 percent increased autism risk in children with the highest levels of four identified PCB compounds in utero, based on which ones were present.

“The results suggest that prenatal exposure to these chemicals above a certain level may influence neurodevelopment in adverse ways,” says Kristen Lyall, Sc.D., assistant professor in the university’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, promising further related studies.

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Ayurvedic Program Improves Blood Chemistry

he 2012 National Health Interview Survey, published in 2015, included a survey on the use of complementary medicine practices. Nearly 45,000 Americans were questioned, including more than 10,000 children between the ages of 4 and 17.

The survey found that nearly 12 percent of children had used complementary medicine, either in a practice or product, during the year studied. The most common form of alternative medicine among children was natural supplements, such as fish oil, probiotics and melatonin. Chiropractic care and yoga were also popular choices.

Researchers found that parents sought complementary approaches most often for children due to back or neck pain, musculoskeletal conditions, colds, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or insomnia.

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clinical trial from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine found that participants in a six-day, ayurvedic-based, well-being program showed metabolic improvements in blood tests for inflammation, cardiovascular disease risk (CDR) and cholesterol levels.

Study participants consisted of 119 healthy men and women between the ages of 30 and 80. Sixty-five experienced a panchakarma program, a detox and rejuvenation protocol involving a vegetarian diet, meditation, yoga, massage, herbal therapy and other healing therapies. The other 54 served as a control group. Blood was analyzed before and after the test period.

The researchers, led by Dr. Deepak Chopra, found measurable decreases in 12 phosphatidycholines (cell-membrane chemicals) associated with cholesterol, inflammation, CDR and Type 2 diabetes risk. They acknowledge that due to the short duration of the trial, the immediate changes were likely attributable to the vegetarian diet; more research is needed to determine the complementary role of the other therapies.

“It appears that a one-week panchakarma program can significantly alter the metabolic profile of the person undergoing it,� remarks Chopra.

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Maryland Bans Bee-Killing Pesticides Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass strict restrictions on pesticides thought to be responsible for significant reductions in bee populations with enactment of its Pollinator Protection Act. Maryland lost more than 60 percent of its hives in 2015, each containing up to 20,000 honeybees, making it one of the states with the highest recorded declines.

The national average is about 42 percent, yet across the country, farmers and gardeners are still using pesticides linked to colony collapse disorder. Globally, more than one-third of the world’s food supply could be at risk if these and other pollinators are lost.

Neonicotinoids are one potent class of systemic pesticides introduced to agriculture in the 1990s that have been linked to bees’ demise. In recent years, pesticides such as Knockout Ready-to-Use Grub Killer, Ortho Bug B Gon, and All-In-One Rose & Flower Care have been made available to consumers and beekeepers have noticed a corresponding increase in bee deaths.

The Maryland law bans the use of neonicotinoids by everyday consumers that have been spraying home gardens and trees with these deadly pesticides. Farmers and professional gardeners are exempt from the law. A similar law is awaiting the governor’s signature in Connecticut. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not officially recognized the well-researched link, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing it.

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Recirculating Jet Air Linked to Illness Aerotoxic syndrome is the medical term for the illness caused by exposure to contaminated air in jet aircraft, and it’s causing that ailment, plus the permanent disability and even death of airline employees and passengers. Whistleblowers have been met with ridicule and termination. The problem has been called the “asbestos of the airline industry” by critics. French scientist Jean-Cristophe Balouet, Ph.D., who discovered the syndrome in 1999, thinks it may have already affected 250,000 pilots, cabin crew and passengers worldwide.

In 1963, aircraft moved from drawing fresh air into the cabin to “bleeding” part of it from the engines. The synthetic oil used by jets contains organophosphates used in pesticides and nerve gas, and was banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for residential use in 2001 because of known toxicity.

The byproducts of these carcinogenic organophosphates can also include aldehydes and carbon monoxide.

Airplane seals wear out and there are no chemical sensors onboard aircraft to detect fumes— only noses to detect the “dirty sock” odor. The Aerotoxic Association continues to push for air quality detectors on all planes and the Cabin Air Quality Act sponsored by California Senator Dianne Feinstein.

For more information, visit Aerotoxic.org.

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California Aims Even Higher on Emission Controls California lawmakers have enacted a bill that aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. It extends previous efforts such as the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 instituted to reduce emissions by 2020, along with another piece of legislation that vows to boost legislative oversight of climate change programs organized by the California Air Resources Board.

Supporters say that emissions rules have created new jobs and led to billions of dollars of investment in California’s clean energy sector. Opponents argue that the strict targets have caused some job losses, particularly in oil manufacturing.

The state, having the world’s eighth-largest economy, has further announced a goal of fighting climate change and improving air quality by putting 1.5 million zero-emission state cars on the road by 2025.

Source: MSN.com

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Making Feeders Safe for Wild Birds

Feeding wild birds helps fuel them and provides viewing pleasure, yet a communal feeder may hold hidden risks, reports a recent study in Ecology Letters.

In reviewing 20 published research papers on host/pathogen interactions in human-fed wild populations, researchers at the University of Georgia’s Odum School of Ecology, in Athens, found that intentional feeding changed their behavior and diet enough to foster potentially harmful growth of parasites and viruses.

“Feeders can bring unexpected species and more birds together more frequently than normal, facilitating conditions for parasites and other contaminates,” says lead researcher Daniel Becker. Birds crowding into tight spaces to reach tasty morsels also makes it easier for pathogens like house finch eye disease and respiratory ailments to be passed among them.

Maintain cleanliness. Stephen Kress, director of the National Audubon Society’s Project Puffin, advises that safe bird feeding includes completely scrubbing out feeders with a 10 percent non-chlorinated bleach solution at least a few times a year, and certainly between seasons.

Be food-specific. While using bird seed mixtures to attract a wide range of species is cheaper, such food usually includes fillers like milo that most birds quickly pass through, making a mess under the feeder that can make birds sick.

Kress suggests, “Buy specific seeds for specific feeders—like cracked corn and millet in one and only sunflowers in another. This decreases interactions between species that eat the different seeds and dramatically cuts waste.”

Creative option. Try some peanut butter and other healthful ingredients, suggests Julie Craves, supervisor of avian research at the Rogue River Bird Observatory at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, in a recent edition of BirdWatching magazine.

“It’s high in fat, protein and calories.” Avoid nut butter made with the artificial sweetener xylitol, as it can kill birds.

She recommends mixing one part organic peanut butter with four or five parts plain, non-GMO (genetically modified) cornmeal and add oats and raisins. Plain or chunky works. “The dough can then be shaped into portions that will fit in suet feeders or logs, or just placed in feeding trays.”

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atural Smiles Dental Care Integrative and Family Dentistry (NSDC), in Shoreview, specializes in holistic dental care for the whole family. Owner, Dr. Madelyn Pearson, and her associate, Dr. Agnes Schindler, are passionate about holistic and biological dentistry which looks at the entire health of the patient and not just the mouth.

From its inception, the clinic has offered the most health-conscious options in modern dentistry and in 2010 switched its focus to holistic dental care. Pearson, an associate there at the time, was instrumental in leading this process. In 2015 she purchased the practice.

Pearson has had extensive training in holistic orthodontics for children and has found much success using the gentle Advanced Lightwire Functional (ALF) appliance. Both Pearson and Schindler are also passionate about safe mercury filling removals and utilize the protocols set in place by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT).

“Every member of our team is committed to serving our patients in the best way possible,” Pearson shares. “Our hygienists use fluoride-free and gluten-free prophy paste. We offer our patients Vitamin C following dental work and homeopathic remedies after dental X-rays are taken. Added elements of comfort such as headphones, movies for the kids, essential oils, warm tea and relaxing music all contribute to making the dental experience a pleasant one.”

Pearson, past president of the Holistic Dental Association, attended St. Olaf College for her undergraduate studies and the University of Minnesota for her Doctorate in Dental Surgery. She is an accredited member of the IAOMT.

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“Every member of our team is committed to serving our patients in the best way possible.”

Madelyn Pearson, DDS Schindler grew up on a dairy farm in Corcoran, Minnesota.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University and her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Oregon Health and Science University, in Portland, Oregon.

Both doctors are advocates for eradicating the use of mercury in dental fillings and banning the placement of fluoride in drinking water. “Aside from the environmental concerns, the overall impact of the toxic load from these two ‘dental’ materials can be so detrimental to one’s health,” Schindler explains.

“I encourage anyone who’s interested to get involved on the grassroots level: ToxicTeeth.org and FluorideAlert.org are two different organizations committed to the advocacy of banning the use of mercury and fluoride. With enough support from the public, this may finally happen. At least that is my hope!”

The past few years have been a whirlwind of new developments and office improvements as the availability of holistic services to their patients continues to expand. One of the focuses over the next few months is to incorporate lip tie and tongue tie therapies into the practice. A tongue tie is when the thin membrane under the tongue is too tight and keeps the tongue from moving freely. A lip tie is when the upper lip is tethered to the upper gum. These situations, once properly diagnosed, are often corrected using a laser or scissor technique and usually take less than a few minutes.

The doctors are being trained to not only learn how to expertly perform the procedure but also learn when it’s appropriate to do so. At present, Schindler is obtaining her certification in Laser Therapy in order to treat the lip ties and tongue ties that can so greatly inhibit proper nursing in infants and oral function.

“We are dedicated to supporting our patients on their overall health journey,” Pearson expounds. “Our primary concern is to satisfy the patient’s needs and desires within all aspects of their health. We do our best to provide information to our patients so they can make the most informed health choices possible. Many of the wellness practitioners we work with often share their knowledge, and this gives us the opportunity to pass that information along.”

Both Schindler and Pearson share their feelings as to how wonderful it is to help find a ‘missing piece’ in someone’s health puzzle. “Our greatest source of joy is watching as a person’s overall health is improved and seeing the person within blossom.”

Pearson is certified in oral conscious sedation for both adults and children. Schindler performs surgical procedures along with restorative and cosmetic dentistry. At the heart of it all is the philosophy of integrative dentistry, encompassing modern science as well as knowledge drawn from the world’s great traditions in natural healing.

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SABOTEURS Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes

by Lisa Marshall

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at less, move more. These words have been the cornerstone of diet advice for decades, leading millions of Americans to greet the new year with vows to cut calories and hit the gym. In all, one in five U.S. adults are dieting at any given time, according to the international market research firm The NPD Group, and 57 percent would like to lose 20 pounds or more.

Yet few will reach that goal.

One survey of 14,000 dieters published in the International Journal of Obesity found that only one in six had ever been able to lose 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off for a year. Another study, published in the last year in Obesity, followed up with 14 contestants from the 2009 TV reality show The Biggest Loser and found that despite efforts to keep their eating and exercise habits on track, 13 had regained significant weight since the competition. Four are heavier now than before participating on the show.

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Diet experts say the battle of the bulge has been exceedingly hard to win for one clear reason: We’re oversimplifying the solution and underestimating the saboteurs. “We’re learning that it’s not as simple as calories-in and calories-out,” says Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, physician specializing in functional and nutritional medicine and author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight.

Research reveals that everything from food allergies to hormone imbalances and disruptions in gut bacteria can subtly undermine the best-laid weight management plans. Working out too much or eating too little can also backfire. Even a mean boss or a cold workplace cubicle can factor in.

Certainly, diet and exercise are key, experts emphasize. Yet, if we’re doing all the right things and still seeing disappointing numbers on the scale, there’s still more we can do. Here are some common weight-loss saboteurs and what to do about them.

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Bite into a food we’re sensitive to and our body switches into “fight-or-flight” mode. It stores fat and water, releases histamines that widen blood vessels and inflame tissue, and cranks out stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that make us want to eat more of that food.

“You literally get a high so that you crave more,” says Smith. She notes that unlike true allergies, which can prompt an immediate reaction, food intolerances often manifest subtly over several days.

When we are repeatedly exposed to a food we’re sensitive to, we feel bloated and sluggish, regardless of the calorie count.

Allergy medications can also prompt weight gain, in part by boosting appetite. One study by Yale researchers found people that regularly ingested antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra were far more likely to be overweight than those not using them.

What to do: First, cut out the most-craved foods. “If someone tells me they just cannot live without cheese, I assume they are allergic to it,” says Smith. Or, try an elimination diet. Ban common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten (if possible, try sticking to only rice and lamb—two hypoallergenic foods—for four days). Then reintroduce other foods slowly and monitor the results.

To combat seasonal allergies naturally, try vitamin C, quercetin and butterbur supplements.

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Food Sensitivity/Allergy

Underperforming Thyroid

The thyroid serves as a key metabolism regulator, dictating how efficiently the heart beats and muscles contract, how quickly the body turns nutrients into energy, and how well we burn off stored fat. When thyroid hormone production falls, metabolism can also decrease by as much as 40 percent.

Yet as many as four in 13 women suffer from a thyroid hormone deficiency, says Toronto naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, author of the new book The Hormone Boost. “You can diet and exercise until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of balance, you won’t achieve the body you’re looking for,” she says. “It’s a common cause of weight gain.”

What to do: Get tested for levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and, if possible, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) also. TSH signals the thyroid to make more T4, the inactive form of thyroid hormone that is converted into T3, the form the body is able to use.

Abnormal blood levels of any of these can impact metabolism adversely, and a TSH test alone may be unable to identify a problem, caution Smith and Turner.

In some cases, medication may be required. Otherwise, move to embrace lifestyle habits that reduce stress levels, because the stress hormone cortisol can inhibit thyroid function. Get eight hours of sleep; sleep deprivation also impairs thyroid function. Eat lots of fiber, which helps the body eliminate excess estrogen and other thyroid-damaging metabolic byproducts. Also, stock up on foods containing tyrosine (almonds and avocadoes), and selenium (Brazil nuts). In some cases, if an iodine deficiency is at play, a doctor may suggest iodine supplements or iodine-rich foods like kelp and sea bass.

Imbalanced Gut

The trillions of microorganisms in our gut have a profound impact on our ability to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Raphael Kellman, a New York City physician

practicing functional medicine and author of The Microbiome Diet.

“The gut bacteria are the gatekeepers of the calories that enter our body,” he explains.

Research shows that certain species of bacteria aid in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, while others help break down fats and protein.

Some turn on genes that fight inflammation; others influence how well the body responds to insulin. Diversity and balance of helpful bacteria species are keys to health.

“If changes in the percentages of certain bacteria occur, the microbiome loses its ability to help us maintain a healthy weight,” says Kellman. In one landmark 21st-century study by University of Colorado researchers, swapping the gut bacteria of a skinny mouse with that of an obese one made the skinny mouse gain weight.

What to do: Go easy on antibiotics, which can wipe out gut bacteria diversity. Load up on fermented foods like kim chi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt. Eat lots of inulin-containing plant fiber to give desirable bacteria something to chew on, and consider taking a probiotic supplement until weight loss and health goals are achieved.

Overdoing Diets

As The Biggest Loser contestants learned, losing too much weight too fast can bring metabolism to a screeching halt; the body, coaxed into starvation mode, moves to conserve fuel and store fat.

“If you try to lose weight by drastically slashing calorie intake and going crazy on the cardio machines, you’ll do more harm than good,” says Turner. Performing intense cardiovascular exercise such as running, cycling or swimming for more than 45 minutes can make cortisol levels surge, accelerating muscle loss and impairing the

immune system. That’s counterproductive because muscles burn calories at rest, too. Consistent over-exercise can also prompt the stressed body to respond in a fight-or-flight fashion, storing more belly fat and leading to the “skinny but fat” body composition common among models and marathon runners, she says.

Skipping meals can prompt the key thyroid hormone T3 to fall off too, further slowing metabolism. Plus, six weeks into a restrictive weight-loss program, levels of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin also start to decline, killing motivation and fueling cravings. The result is a weight plateau or even weight gain.

What to do: Unless walking, limit workouts to 40 minutes, advises Turner. Instead of slogging away at a steady pace on the treadmill, try intervals (short, high-intensity efforts separated by brief rest periods), which have been shown to boost both fat burning and cardiovascular fitness.

For example: five-minute warm-up, one-minute run at fast pace, one-minute run at moderate pace, repeat 10 times, five-minute cool-down. Also, incorporate strength training into three workouts each week.

Include some fat, protein and carbohydrates with every meal. If insisting on counting calories, shoot for 450 to 500 per meal and 150 per snack for women; 500 to 600 per meal and 200 to 300 per snack for men. Every week to 10 days, enjoy a carb-loaded “cheat meal” such as pancakes or pasta; it supports any languishing thyroid and feel-good hormones, gives associated neurotransmitters a jump-start and keeps us from feeling deprived.

Dark, Cold, Stressful Workplaces

Alan Hedge, Ph.D., a workplace design researcher with Cornell University, in New York, says women, who tend to have less muscle and body hair to provide natural warmth, are at particular risk of packing on pounds due to an overly cold environment. “When the body is cold, it adapts by laying down insulation, which is fat,” he says. Even without eating extra calories, if we’re constantly cold at work, as 31 percent of

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women are according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, we tend to gain about a pound or two per year, says Hedge.

Other research, conducted at Northwestern University, in Illinois, shows that workers exposed to more light in the morning weigh about 1.4 pounds less on average than those toiling in windowless cubicles. The suspected reason is that morning light triggers a cascade of hormones that positively impact appetite and metabolism. Another study, by Ohio State University researchers, found women that experienced a stressful event at work or elsewhere and then ate a fat- and calorie-laden meal the next day burned 100 fewer calories from that meal than non-stressed workers.

What to do: At work, move the desk toward a window or at least take a walk every morning. Bring a space heater, extra sweater or hot tea fixings.

After an ultra-stressful workday, eat especially healthfully that night.

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Chromium: This mineral plays a key role in enhancing insulin’s action in the body. Numerous studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers and others suggest that taking chromium supplements can stabilize blood sugar, potentially reducing the cravings and energy slumps that come with glucose spikes and dips. Research on chromium’s impact on body composition and weight has been mixed. Turner recommends 200 to 400 micrograms (mcg) daily.

Curcumin: This golden spice, found in turmeric, curbs painful joint inflammation from over-exercising, and has been shown by Tufts University and Columbia University researchers to improve fat metabolism in mice.

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Omega-3 fatty acids: In addition to being potent anti-inflammatory agents, the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have been associated with greater weight and fat loss when added to a diet and exercise program, according to studies in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the International Journal of Obesity.

Prebiotics: These undigested fibers provide food for good gut bacteria to keep the digestive system and metabolism on track.

Probiotics: These are generally believed to promote healthy gut bacteria so that the body metabolizes food more efficiently. One recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition followed 125 obese men and women throughout a 12-week diet, followed by a 12-week maintenance period, and found that the women taking probiotics containing the bacterial strain Lactobacillus rhamnosis lost significantly more weight during the diet than women that didn’t; plus, they continued to lose weight during the maintenance period. The men studied did not show similar results.

Selenium: Selenium is critical for the conversion of inactive T4 to active T3 that the body can make use of. Smith recommends 100 to 200 mcg daily.

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It’s All about Love

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t’s all about love when it comes to using quality pure essential oils.

They have the capacity to change any low vibrations such as fear and anger to higher vibrations of acceptance, peace, joy and love. A blend of essential oils works synergistically to offer healing and love to more than one aspect of a condition.

When neurons do not fire together, imbalance occurs.

The fight or flight pattern, common in our culture, creates an imbalance in our immune system causing emotional and physical conditions. Every physical condition has an underlying emotional hurt or imbalance. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), otherwise known as ‘tapping,’ and other forms of therapy along with essential oils can address and change a pattern. They “tame the brain” from experiencing anxiety and frustration to releasing anger, unhappiness, sadness or grief.

Essential oils are not all created equal. Today, it seems as if every store has their brand. Many of these are made from synthetic components. The FDA has no regulation in place as to labeling. Producing companies, having only one field of certified organic plants, might use the word organic on all their labels.

Medicines have been formulated from the same components that are in essential oils. Internal use should be

directed by a clinical aromatherapist or healthcare practitioner trained at an appropriate clinical level. There are many horror stories of severe injury from inappropriate use.

The safest and most effective way to use essential oils is to inhale them. An ultrasonic diffuser with a micromist system is a very effective means of dispersing them into the air, bringing love and healing effects to those in its range.

Immediate benefits from using quality essential oils regularly may include: Lifting the vibration of the immune system to become more efficient; Bringing more oxygen to the blood; Releasing less cortisol (the damaging stress hormone); Changing negative thoughts; Taming the brain for calm and refocusing; Clearing the mind from unnecessary stuff; Becoming grounded to help make better decisions; and, Feeling acceptance, appreciation and gratitude for life.

Everyone can pamper and nurture with essential oils, using them for self-care techniques such as a loving lymphatic self- breast massage, detoxing foot bath or to get better quality sleep. Have fun learning about their effectiveness as they bring balance and love into your life.

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Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC).

Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to help and heal patients,” Krisel explains.

Paying for memberships out-of-pocket (often electing high-deductible plans) or via a health-sharing plan, clients value coverage that includes annual wellness exams, phone or virtual appointments and educational classes, plus follow-ups and urgent care at minimal costs.

The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see.

Lewis emphasizes, “Time is the valuable factor in DPC—healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”

Complementary Care Alternatives to Insurance Cost Less

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he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.

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For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates.

Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit. Their members share a commitment to personal health and sharing in the burden of health expenses with others that have these values.

“Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine.

“Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.”

Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect.org).

Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs—including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group.

Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and

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pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms.

Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse.

The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes. They pay an extra fee per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates.

“The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of $1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to natural-health conscious clients and can decline unsuitable applicants. “This concept of communal cost sharing works—Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” comments Blue.

GreenSurance

Told she was past medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine.

“When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray recalls.

CAM therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life.

Following remission, she began a 20-year search for alternative medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014, she created GreenSurance (MyGreenSurance.com).

Serving people that proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance developed an evidence-based and science-backed list of 40-plus covered CAM modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care.

Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing once the member’s out-of-pocket amount is met. They use any state-licensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance.

GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcare-sharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray. “More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.”

Krisel notes, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.”

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The Wonders of Bone Broth

by Amy Nadeau

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n the last couple of years, bone broth has been in the news a lot, touted as the newest and latest culinary and health fad. Food manufacturers have started selling it in co-ops and grocery stores as if it’s a brand new phenomenon. In fact, human beings have been making and consuming bone broth since the discovery of fire.

Just a few generations ago, our grandparents would have used the leftover bones, skin, meat and fat from the family dinner to make rich, flavorful broth, stretching the weekly food budget into healthful and warming soups and stews, long before the availability of salt-ridden, commercially made canned broths and chemically laden cubes of dried broth flavoring composed mainly of MSG. Homemade bone broth is full of powerful nutrition making it a true superfood. Some of the benefits of sipping long-simmered broth are: Improved Gut Health - Bone broth contains copious quantities of gelatin, which lines the mucosal lining of the stomach, soothing and healing the digestive tract and easing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and acid reflux.

Healthy Skin - Collagen is another compound found in abundance in bone broth. One of the many things collagen does is keep the skin supple and firm. Bone broth also contains hyaluronic acid—the same thing found in many expensive skin creams—which promotes healthy skin and cell rejuvenation from the inside.

Relief from Arthritis Pain - Two components of bone broth—glucosamine and chondroitin—are very effective arthritis remedies. These substances help build and maintain the integrity of cartilage, the rubbery substance acting as a cushion between the joints.

Easily Absorbed Minerals and Amino Acids - When bones are simmered for many hours, the minerals and amino acids are liquidated, making them very easy for the body to absorb.

Bone broth is very rich in the minerals magnesium, potassium, calcium and phosphorus, as well as the amino acids proline, arginine, glycine and glutamine. The benefits of these minerals and protein promote good health throughout the body.

How To Make Bone Broth Bone broth is very easy to make. The most difficult thing about it is waiting for it to be finished so that you can drink it. Here is a basic tutorial for chicken bone broth: • Use a combination of fresh meaty bones like chicken backs, necks and feet as well as leftover bones from roasted chicken.

It’s best to use bones from animals that have been naturally raised without hormones or antibiotics, pastured and organic if possible. You will need about five pounds of bones.

• Place the bones in an eight quart pot with a large onion cut in half, a whole head of garlic cut in half, three stalks of chopped celery, three chopped carrots, three bay leaves, one tablespoon of black peppercorns and a small bunch of parsley.

• Add ¼ cup of raw apple cider vinegar. The vinegar helps to pull all of the goodness out of the bones.

• Cover the bones and vegetables with cold filtered water to about three inches below the top of the pot. Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down so that the broth is just barely simmering and let it cook for at least eight hours. The longer you cook the bones the better, so you can leave them on the stove for up to 24 hours, adding water as needed to keep the level of liquid about four inches below the top of the pot.

• Strain the bones and vegetables out of the stock and then chill the stock. A layer of fat will form on top of your broth which can be removed just before use.

• Your bone broth is now ready. Use it to make soups and sauces or to just warm up with a pinch of salt and drink. For an added health bonus, stir a spoonful of coconut oil into the hot broth. This is a great way to start a cold winter morning in Minnesota—with a warm cup of bone broth every day.

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Functional Medicine for Pets Why the Best Vets Use It

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any pet owners have chosen functional medicine for their own care, so they logically turn to it for their four-legged family members, as well. Most veterinarians are still unfamiliar with this approach to pet health care and may even discourage its use because they see it as being out of synch with conventional ideology.

Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging patients and doctors in a partnership designed to improve health.

This evolved practice better addresses individual needs than a traditional approach that focuses on illness and treating disease rather than restoring overall health. By shifting from an allopathic platform to a more holistic, patient-centered one, functional medicine addresses the whole pet, not just a set of symptoms.

that necessitates urgent diagnosis and treatment. They typically apply specific, prescribed treatments such as drugs or perform surgery to treat the immediate problem or symptom. This approach works well for pets experiencing a crisis, but isn’t appropriate for restoring health when animals have chronic disorders. It also doesn’t help them to at least live comfortably with incurable problems without the side effects often caused by extensive administration of medications.

Conventional veterinary science lacks the proper tools for preventing and treating complex, chronic disease. In most cases, it doesn’t take into account an individual’s unique ge-

netic makeup or exposure to toxins such as too many vaccines, drugs or environmental chemicals.

Functional medicine always focuses on the unique nature of the patient; there is no “one treatment fits all” mentality. Functional medicine vets are specifically trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet and naturopathic remedies to both treat and prevent these illnesses. They can ably help the increasing number of pets suffering from complex, chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, allergies, arthritis, seizures, bowel and bladder problems and immune system disorders.

Functional medicine best addresses these concerns because it involves understanding the origins, prevention and treatment of ailments and emphasizes customized care. The goal is to promote health as a positive force well beyond the absence of disease.

It’s possible for many pets to appear to be healthy while specialized, noninvasive testing shows underlying issues that must be addressed if illness is to be prevented. Conventional medicine either doesn’t offer such testing or ignores minor

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Referral to a qualified practitioner is needed to help a pet benefit from functional medicine. abnormalities, placing the pet at risk for developing serious and potentially irreversible problems.

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An integrative, science-based healthcare approach considers interactions in the pet’s history, physiology and lifestyle that might lead to problems. All of the diagnostic and treatment modalities are based upon proven scientific principles and follow evidence-based medicine to yield the best results in terms of total function.

Functional medicine integrates traditional Western medical practices with what are sometimes considered “holistic” or “complementary” healing methods. The focus is on prevention through nutrition, diet and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets and detoxification programs, using drugs only when necessary as a last, rather than a first, resort. This whole-pet approach allows doctors to choose whichever therapies are best for each patient.

Holistic vets see many patients for which conventional medicine has

proven ineffective. Sometimes conventional doctors back away from offering treatment, either because the pet is “too old,” the treatment is “too expensive” or the results are unlikely to be “satisfactory.” Functional medicine can help many of these so-called hopeless cases, return pets to health and often heal disease after principles of functional medicine have been consistently

applied to the pet’s everyday lifestyle.

Finding a functional medicine vet is challenging, but worth the effort.

Focusing on the individual needs of a pet ensures the optimum chance for achieving and sustaining proper health.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the 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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Dowsing: An Unusual Word for a Simple Practice

by Annette Rugolo

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he word dowsing stems from the Latin root for “radiation” and the Greek word for “perception.”

But dowsing actually dates back more than 5,000 years to the ancient cultures of China, Egypt and other ancient civilizations who used the process to find water, minerals and other resources and to improve their sleep, health and wellbeing by working with the flow of energy in their environment.

Whether using a pendulum or dowsing rods, the technique allows you to detect and neutralize stress energy created by disturbances to the Earth’s natural, harmonious energy flow. These disturbances include electromagnetic fields created by power lines and electrical appliances as well as geopathic stress caused by natural underground water flows, geological fractions and fault lines.

Geophysicists, medical specialists and dowsers are increasingly working in countries around the world to understand the increased risks of certain cancers and immune system dysfunction from long-term exposure to such disturbances.

Even if you’re not a dowser yet, there are simple things you can do to detect and reduce risks.

Look Around You The impact of geopathic stress can sometimes be seen on the Earth’s surface in the form of cracks in walls or in the ground, even concrete parking areas.

Breaks in plant growth such as tree lines or shrubs, where one tree or shrub is dying or is much shorter than the surrounding ones, is another indicator.

When you see these indicators, you can follow where they go. If their path leads to a place where you spend a lot

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of time, such as in your bed or at your desk, then you can simply move your bed or desk and see if you sleep better or wake up feeling more refreshed.

Pay Attention to How You Feel If you’re restless when sleeping at night, that could be a sign there’s stressed energy passing beneath your bed. Consider moving your bed to a different area of the room. If you have difficulty concentrating at your desk, try working at another location for a week or two. See how your energy level and ability to focus may change.

Keep an Eye on Pets If you have pets, watch where they hang out and sleep. Dogs are attracted to positive energy vortexes and cats to negative ones.

An energy vortex is a spiraling of energy at a specific point. Positive vortexes spiral upward in a clockwise motion and create an enhancing flow of energy. Dogs are attracted to them and may sleep within them. People tend to gather and linger in these locations as well.

Negative vortexes spiral downward in a counterclockwise motion and create a draining or depleting energy. While these areas can create stress for humans, cats tend to be attracted to them. Avoid spending too much time in these areas.

Dowsing relies on your natural intuitive ability to sense the energy around you. By simply paying greater attention to your internal sensory perceptions, you can naturally support your body and mind with more harmonious energy in your life.

Annette Rugolo has been transforming homes though dowsing and space clearing since 2005 and has been teaching classes since 2006. Her next class is scheduled for February 9 to 11 at the Marriott airport hotel. For more information about the class or having your home energetically healed, call 612-6058608 or visit AnnetteRugolo.com. For more tips on how to become more aware of energy in your environment, email Annette@AnnetteRugolo.com. See ad, page 22.

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BEAUTY WONDER HORSE STRESS REDUCTION

Master Healer Rhonda Battisto 651-276-3712 • SFQ Cert. Instructor TheWonderHorse.biz Compassionate, expert instruction and healing support. Look and feel your best! Be stronger and more balanced! Transforming stress and pain to greater health and vitality! Public/private classes, focus workshops and retreats.

BREAST HEALTH AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY Healthy Girls’ Breast Oil Joyce Sobotta • 715-878-4474 AromaTherapyNaturesWay.com

Healthy Girls’ Breast Oil when applied with a self-breast massage helps to balance, detoxify, soften breast tissue, improve lymphatic circulation and stimulate the immune system. Improved circulation helps your entire body! See ad, page 18.

PICTURE MY HEALTH

6420 W Lake St (Main screening location) St. Louis Park • 952-926-2511 See website for other locations PictureMyHealth.com Offering safe breast/fullbody screenings using Digital Infrared Thermal Picture My Health Gently caring for your body Imaging in more than 35 locations. Functional and physiological changes can be detected in early stages with no radiation and no touching. FDA cleared.

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CHIROPRACTIC GOLDEN SUN CHIROPRACTIC

Una Forde, DC International Village Arcade Building 220 West 98th St, Suite 7, Bloomington 952-922-1478 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 well-being. 25 years’ experience. See ad, page 23.

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Annette Rugolo, Master Dowser 612-605-8608 • ConsciousLifeResources.com Annette@ConsciousLifeResources.com Regain your power as you learn how to heal yourself and your home with the classes offered through Conscious Life Resources. Connect with your Cosmic self through the Inner Diamond meditation as you access your inner light. Heal your environment through the technique of dowsing. Classes and certification programs offered throughout the year. See ad, page 22.

NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Integrative Health Education Center 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington 952-358-9182 • Normandale.edu/CE/Health Classes, workshops and certificates offered in ayurveda, aromatherapy, herbalism, energy medicine, reiki, Healing Touch, hypnosis, qigong, tai chi, yoga, and more. Integrative healing business classes and professional development. Hands on, experiential learning for holistic wellness. See ad, page 12.

COMPUTER REPAIR PSINERGY TECHWARRIOR ST. PAUL 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul 612-234-7237 • PsinergyTech.com

“Is your Computer being Crabby?”

Onsite/In-Home or Office, Bringto-Us Computer Repair services.

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CRYSTAL ENERGY CRYSTALLINE LIGHT

Jennifer@CrystallineLight.com 651-705-6760 • CrystallineLight.com Crystalline Light is a local and online source for high-quality crystals, handcrafted energetic mists and spiritual gifts, as well as services and education on connecting with the mineral kingdom in your everyday life from a grounded, practical perspective. See ad, page 9.

2017 Twin Cities Natural Living Directory DENTIST HEALTH CENTERED DENTISTRY N7915-902 St River Falls, WI • 715-426-7777 HealthCenteredDentistry.com

Whole Person Dentistry observes and deals with the mind, body and spirit, not just your Teeth. This approach to dentistry encompasses both modern science and knowledge drawn from the world’s great traditions in natural healing. See ad, page 11.

NATURAL SMILES DENTAL CARE 4700 Lexington Ave N, Suite D Shoreview 651-483-9800 NaturalSmilesDental.com

We’re an integrative practice committed to promoting dental wellness and overall assistance to the whole person. We desire to participate in the creation of healthier lives, while being sensitive to physical, philosophical, emotional and financial concerns. See ad, page 5.

Dr. Una Forde, D.C.

AT GOLDEN SUN CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER PLLC

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r. Una Forde, D.C., is a skilled holistic chiropractor with 25 years of experience. Her patients leave their individualized treatments with smiles of gratitude and appreciation for her gentle touch and easy-going manner.

Areas of Specialty: Spinal adjustments to improve nerve signals and blood flow to the brain and body, acupuncture, CranioSacral Therapy for headache and pain relief, improved range of motion.

Wellness Services Offered: Health kinesiology to help reduce stress, nutritional supplements specific to patient’s needs, detoxification, classes on life-long spinal care and stress relief.

Philosophy of Healing: “My goal is to provide each patient with the care they need for a healthy, pain-free, vibrant and active life within a warm, caring and healing environment.”

Dr. Una Forde, D.C., of Golden Sun Chiropractic Wellness Center, International Village Arcade Building, 220 W. 98th St, Ste 7, Bloomington. To make an appointment, call 952-922-1478. For more info, visit GoldenSunChiro.com.

See ad, page 23.

PURE DENTAL

Dr. Amy Ha Truong 6230 10th St. N., Ste 520, Oakdale 651-731-3064 • PureDentalMN.com Pure Dental offers integrative, holistic, alternative and biological dentistry for your dental health.

We take pride in providing quality, holistic dental care and service for our patients. See ad, page 13.

TOOTH BY THE LAKE

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 9.

Jennifer Salness

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rystalline Light is a local and online source for highquality crystals and stones, handcrafted energetic mists and additional spiritual gifts, as well as services and education on connecting with the mineral kingdom in your everyday life from a grounded, practical perspective.

Owned by Jennifer Salness, Crystalline Light’s intent is to connect you with clarity and finding your own inner spark through crystals and wellness tools. Her perspective is that crystals alone don’t “heal” us, but they do offer a pathway to find our own inner balance, spiritual connection, and insight into our lives. She has almost 20 years professional experience working with crystals and holistic modalities.

Salness also offers crystal consultations, crystal readings, and other services.

In addition, she has online course, Crystal Energy Basics, with over 600 students around the world, and is offering a new course in 2017. A recent student shared, ”Lovely, gentle tutor, very knowledgeable about crystals. She shared some good ideas on how to work with crystals which I hadn’t really thought of before. Thank you.” The Amethyst BioMat is also available as a wellness tool for pain relief, and she has been an authorized distributor since 2007.

Jennifer Salness. Jennifer@CrystallineLight.com. 651-705-6760.

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Health Centered Dentistry

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t Health Centered Dentistry, we practice what we refer to as “Whole Person Dentistry.” An approach to dentistry that promotes health and wellness instead of only treating “dis”ease. Whole Person Dentistry observes and deals with the mind, body and spirit of the patient, not just his or her “Teeth.” This approach to dentistry encompasses both modern science and knowledge drawn from the world’s great traditions in natural healing.

We offer the following services: Safe mercury filling removal at the request of our patients; Orthopedic orthodontics for children, teens, and adults; we aim to avoid any unnecessary extractions; TMJ therapy; Dental sleep medicine – oral appliance solutions to snoring and sleep apnea; and 3D cone beam x-rays for expert diagnosis.

John D. Laughlin III, DDS, Past President of Holistic Dental Association Holistic Dentist has been a holistic dentist for nearly 40 years. Dr. John Reed, DDS, dentist for over 25 years.

Health Centered Dentistry, N7915 902 St., River Falls, WI. 715-426-7777. www.HealthCenteredDentistry.com See ad, page 11.

DOWSING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALING SERVICES

Healing Services • Grateful Dowsing 3754 Pleasant Ave S., Suite B6 Minneapolis • 612-384-1334 GratefulDowsing.com Frank DiCristina, Environmental Consultant frequently lectures on dowsing of the earth energies and their potential biological impact on our health. He also consults with the general public and working professionals about how to create healthy, healing homes and workplaces.

JOYFUL LIVING WITH JILL GOUX 612-423-6360 JillGoux@gmail.com JillGoux.com

I’m a certified Master Dowser and have helped raise the energy in homes across the country. Learn how dowsing can positively shift the energy of your environment to support you and your family on all levels. Shift happens!

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Natural Smiles

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atural Smiles Dental Care is an integrative practice that is committed to promoting dental wellness and overall assistance to the whole person. We desire to participate in the creation of healthier lives, while being sensitive to physical, philosophical, emotional, and financial concerns. Our doctors take the time to get to know each patient individually, in order to personalize every wellness treatment plan.

At Natural Smiles Dental Care, we have created an atmosphere where we take the time to listen to and understand your oral health needs. We want your visit to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible. We keep current on the latest skills and technology to provide you with quality, professional dental care.

Our team will treat you as we would members of our family. We look forward to developing long-term relationships with each individual and family who trusts us with their dental needs.

Dr. Madelyn Pearson, owner of Natural Smiles, has been a holistic dentist since becoming a dentist and is a past president of the Holistic Dental Association.

Dr. Agnes Schindler joined the practice in 2015, has embraced integrative dentistry, and continues to bring new ideas to us all.

Natural Smiles Dental Care, 4700 Lexington Ave. N., Ste. D, Shoreview.

651-483-9800. NaturalSmilesDental.com. See ad, page 5.

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420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis 612-624-9459 • CSH@UMN.edu The University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality & Healing offers academic courses, a master’s degree in integrative health and wellbeing coaching, and various lectures and community classes - including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Inspired Cooking for Healthy Lives. See ad, back cover.

METAMORPHOSIS CENTER

1301 E. Cliff Rd, Suite 105 Burnsville, MN 55337 • 612-730-2250 Laura@Metamorphosis.Center Metamorphosis.Center

The Metamorphosis Center is the Twin Cities premiere center for exploring contemporary themes in mind-body-spirit and personal development. Through classes and workshops we deliver thoughtprovoking and inspiring content to enrich your lives and enhance your well-being. We are also the home to The Holistic Chamber of Minnesota. See ad, page 12.

2017 Twin Cities Natural Living Directory ELDER CARE PAULA QUINLAN HHA/PCA PaulaQuinlan777@gmail.com 612-719-0228

Providing private in-home care to help you or your loved one live safely and comfortably at home.

Six years of experience with private and home health care agencies, providing care for clients with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Macular Degeneration, Neurological Disorders and End of Life Hospice support. Nonmedical care includes bathing, meal prep, medication reminders, home cleaning, transfer assist, transportation, companionship and much more. Call today to discuss your private home health care needs. Work and personal references available. See Paula’s HHA/PCA profile at Care.com. Account required to view profile.

EMF TESTING & MITIAGATION MITIGATION ENVIRONMENTAL HEALING SERVICES

Healing Services • Grateful Dowsing 3754 Pleasant Ave S., Suite B6 Minneapolis • 612-384-1334 GratefulDowsing.com Frank DiCristina, Environmental Consultant, is a building biologist and dowsing practitioner with 40 years expertise in electronics. Have your home or office tested for electric, magnetic, RF (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellphone) fields, so you can work, feel and sleep better.

Pure Dental

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r. Amy Ha Truong was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, and received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2009. She is a compassionate and caring dentist who enjoys treating patients of all ages. She was the first accredited member of the International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) in Minnesota, which means she has passed the IAOMT educational program, and is accredited in advanced training of biological dentistry, including safe removal of amalgam fillings.

Wellness Services Offered: BPA-Free White Fillings, Mercury-Free Fillings, All Ceramic/Porcelain Crowns, Biocompatibility Testing, Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Invisalign.

Areas of Specialty: With holistic and integrative dentistry, we treat and educate our patients that our mouth is connected to our body and our body influences our mouth.

Philosophy of Healing: At Pure Dental, we combine conventional and holistic health to guide our patients towards dental wellness. We take pride in providing each patient with the individual attention needed by practicing high-quality care dentistry. We do this by using the most up-to-date technology and continually seek educational opportunities to ensure we remain abreast of the latest techniques and treatment options in holistic and family dental care. We are accepting new patients and we look forward to building a relationship with you.

Pure Dental, Dr. Amy Ha Truong, DDS, 6230 10th St. N., Ste. 520, Oakdale.

For more information, call 651-731-3064 or visit PureDentalMN.com or Facebook.com/PureDentalMN. See ad, page 13.

ENERGY ALIGNMENT BLESSED BY MUSIC

Dianem and Jage Inspirational Speakers • Holistic Music Duo BlessedByMusic.com • 612-888-3869 Resonate@BlessedByMusic.com Every person resonates with vibrational energy. We share how intentionally acknowledging, creating, and designing you resonance is self-empowered healing for the new paradigm. For more information on our speaking engagements infused with music energetics, visit our website.

Tooth by the Lake

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ooth by the Lake has been a holistic general dentistry practice since 1982. This philosophy means we offer many choices of dental materials, dental treatment and alternatives to traditional dentistry.

We specialize and love doing safe amalgam removal, ozone therapy and sharing our knowledge in alternative health. We are concerned about you and the role your mouth is playing in your overall health.

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.

Dr. Kari Seaverson, DDS; Dr. John Seaverson, DDS. Tooth by the Lake, 1401 Main St., Hopkins. 952-475-1101. ToothByTheLake.net. See ad, page 9.

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2017 Twin Cities Natural Living Directory ENERGY HEALING EMOTION CODE HEALING

Master Hong Certified Emotion Code Practitioner 9672 63rd Ave N, Maple Grove 763-208-4246 or 914-708-9463

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Chronic pain? Suffering from emotions? Relationship problems?

Life not going as planned? The Emotion Code is a tool I use to help you break through any emotional and spiritual blocks so you can live your best life. Trial session only $35.

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isit Sassafras Health Foods Store in downtown White Bear Lake and their dedicated and knowledgeable staff. Owned by Paula Comstock since 2008, Sassafras has been around since 1990.

Sassafras carries over 3,500 items, including vitamins, herbs, minerals, fish oils, essential oils, skin care, cleanse kits, protein powders, gluten-free snacks and much more.

They also offer free classes and seminars on getting healthy naturally.

In addition to the continued training and the free class offerings, the store has a community bulletin board featuring local practitioners of many different healing modalities with whom customers can connect.

“With our knowledgeable and caring staff, we encourage people to learn about the supplements they’re taking,” said Comstock. “We do as much research for you as we can as well as help you find places to research products and health concerns on your own.”

Sassafras Health Foods, 2186 3rd St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

651-426-0101. SassafrasHealth Foods.com. See ad, page 21.

Harmonic Energy Practitioner 3754 Pleasant Ave. S, Suite B6, Minneapolis 612-384-1334 • FrankDiCristina.com

Frank DiCristina is trained in Traditional Himalayan Chakra Balancing and Relaxation Therapy using singing bowls and gongs; he offers treatments and teaches classes. He is also certified as a Crystal and Reiki/Healing Touch Practitioner. Amethyst BioMat treatments, sales and rental.

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Sara Shrode, Graphic Designer Minneapolis, MN 612-554-6304 • CampfireStudio.net Sara@CampfireStudio.net Ignite the possibilities of your next project by having Campfire Studio design it! Innovative, fullservice graphic design studio that takes the essence of a campfire—warmth, stories, community—and infuses it into every design project we do.

GRIEF SUPPORT SACRED WHEEL GRIEFWORK Cheryl Downey • 612-272-3977 13942 Echo Park Cir, Burnsville SacredFire44@gmail.com

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.

Call for free 20-minute session.

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ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATHERAPIST

Paula Quinlan ID# 526362 PaulaQuinlan777@gmail.com 612-719-0228 • OasisOfFreedom.com Providing authentic and pure essential oils, oil-infused nutrition, personal care and home cleaning products to help you create an oasis of freedom and enjoy healthy living in a healthy home. Oil applications include aromatic, topical, internal and Vitality seasonings for your cooking enjoyment. Fall in Love with healthy living, enjoy free product, share your favorite oil and earn residual income. Call today to order your Premium Every Day Oils Starter kit with diffuser and free welcome booklet.

Essential Oils Joyce Sobotta • 715-878-4474 AromaTherapyNaturesWay.com

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

100% pure, quality essential oils and ultrasonic diffusers available on my website. I offer essential oil classes online and in person. Sign up for an essential oil consultation and let me help you create a blend of essential oils that works synergistically for a wide range of health concerns. See ad, page 18.

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MARRAK

1206 Thomas Ave, St Paul, MN 651-307-5257 MarrakByMEB.com Marrak Hair Recovery Creme is the only all natural and organic product clinically proven to recover hair, reduce scalp itch and dandruff, and improve overall hair and scalp health, with no side effects. See ad, page 8. \

HAIR REMOVAL

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

I offer Electrolysis (the only proven method of permanent hair removal) on all types of hair; noninvasive Ionic Detoxing and LED Skin Light Therapy. 25 years’ experience and am Certified in the Natural Health Care Field.

2017 Twin Cities Natural Living Directory HEALTH WONDER HORSE HEALING SERVICES

Master Healer Rhonda Battisto • 651-276-3712 SFQ Cert. Instructor • TheWonderHorse.biz Compassionate holistic healing for people and pets. Transforming stress and pain to vitality and balance! Qigong healing and self-empowerment instruction.

Wherever you are... is a perfect place to begin.

YOUNIQUE WELLNESS

Dr. Maureen Hyde, DC 2459-15th St NW, #A, New Brighton 612-314-9333 • TheHealthiDeserve.com Digestive upset, headaches, chronic muscle aches, fatigue, PMS, menopausal symptoms, etc. While common, they’re not normal. Heal at the cellular level and experience relief, perhaps for the first time.

Health evaluation and testing only $49 and includes a free gift.

HEALTH FOOD STORES SASSAFRAS HEALTH FOODS 2186 3rd St, White Bear Lake SassafrasHealthFoods.com 651-426-0101

We carry over 3,500 products for your health and wellness including essential oils and diffusers, bone broth and so much more!

We have nutritionists on hand to answer your questions and we offer $10 off with every $50 purchase (excluding food). See ad, page 21.

HOMEOPATHY 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.

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YOUR LIFE CORE

Kristin Volk Funk 233 N. Hamline Ave, #513 Roseville • 651-644-6454 NewHealthVisions.com

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Hypnotherapy (self-hypnosis) is a totally safe, yet powerful tool that can help you gain control over unwanted behaviors, habits, emotions and thoughts. Kristin Volk Funk is a highly skilled Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who has successfully been in private practice for over 20 years.

IDENTITY PROTECTION LEGALSHIELD

Roman Pundyk, Independent Consultant 952-221-2319 • Pundyk@earthlink.net LegalShield.com Life is unpredictable. You never know what’s around the corner, LegalShield gives you the confidence of knowing whatever comes your way, your provider law firm is there when you need it. Your law firm has specialists to meet your everyday needs. Convenient, caring and cost effective.

INTEGRATIVE HEALING JOYFUL LIVING WITH JILL GOUX 612-423-6360 JillGoux@gmail.com JillGoux.com

Are you ready to experience positive and profound changes?

Discover powerful ways to release what’s not yours, align with your gifts and talents, and clean out hidden blocks in order to re-calibrate your system so you’re centered in your personal power. Shift happens!

INTUITIVE GUIDANCE INTUITIVE PATHFINDER

Amy Cerny Vasterling 308 Prince St, #160, St Paul IntuitivePathfinder.com IntuitivePathfinder@gmail.com I help you learn to trust what you already know by connecting to your inner guidance system. Not sure which way to go? I help you get your bearings so you move forward with confidence. See ad, page 12.

aurie Wondra, is a Shaman, psychic medium and Transformational Life Coach. Lives change when you work with Wondra and experience her powerful connection to the divine energies of the Universe.

Shaman, Psychic Medium: Since a small child, Wondra has been working with the Archangels, Ascended Masters, the Collective Light, and other Universe energies to channel their messages and provide healing powers. She connects people with their loved ones who have died and brings important messages from the spirit world.

Energy Healer: Wondra combines channeled divine energy with her heart frequency to activate lives and heal fields of energy. Her healing vibrational modalities also include crystals, sacred drumming, Tibetan bowls and voice.

Life Coach, Author, Speaker, Teacher: As a former C-level Executive Wondra brings real-life experience to her clients. She is the author of four books. She is a regular speaker at Lake Harriet Spiritual Center and a frequent guest on WCCO Radio in the Twin Cities.

She was highlighted on The Science of Magic Canada radio and Minnesota Business Magazine recognized her as an Inspiring Women in the article titled, ‘She Walks Between Worlds.’ Current classes and retreats can be found on her website.

Contact Laurie Wondra at Laurie@ YourLifecore.com or 612-584-8673.

YourLifecore.com. See ad, page 19.

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Chef Amy Nadeau

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o you suffer from painful heartburn, acid reflux or Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Does enjoying a meal often result in an upset stomach? Does brain fog and lack of energy keep you from enjoying your life? Perhaps your weight isn’t where you’d like it to be, or you’re suffering from hormonal imbalances. All of these conditions can be improved with an eating plan based on nutrient dense whole foods and quality supplements chosen specifically for you.

Amy Nadeau is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner serving clients in the Twin Cities area. Nadeau can help you make changes to your eating habits that can help you to look and feel your best, and enjoy your meals without discomfort. If you don’t know how to incorporate whole foods into your life, don’t worry! Nadeau is a chef and cooking educator with over 35 years of experience. Pantry purges, grocery store tours, farmers’ market excursions and cooking lessons are additional services that she can provide as you embark on your journey into a new relationship with food. Contact her to discover the power of real food. Initial consultation is free.

Amy Nadeau is a Nutritional Therapist, personal chef/caterer and educator whose worked in the food industry for over 30 years. Amy works with people locally in the Twin Cities metro area, as well as virtually. Contact Amy at ChefAmyNutrition @gmail.com, 612-239-7525, ChefAmyNutrition.com. See ad, page 23.

Metamorphosis Center

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etamorphosis is the Twin Cities premier center for exploring contemporary themes in mind-body-spirit and personal development. Through guest speakers, classes and workshops we support holistic practitioners that deliver thought-provoking and inspiring content to enrich your life and enhance your well-being.

The vision of The Metamorphosis Center is to provide opportunities for people to explore their infinite potential. We all have so much possibility within us—to build, to create, to teach, to grow. The Metamorphosis Center is dedicated to providing a platform for learning and the exchange of ideas, and to helping people make positive shifts in their lives. We provide a beautiful space for such exploration and contemplation — both introspectively and in community.

We are home to the Holistic Chamber of Minnesota, an organization devoted to supporting the growth of holistic businesses. We welcome any business, professional, or practitioner that promotes a healthy lifestyle as well as products and/or services to enhance general health and well-being.

Consider renting our soothing meditation conference room (seats 12) or our larger indoor labyrinth room (seat up to 75) for your next workshop or event.

However you would like to participate, we invite you to join our community...

Be inspired. Believe. Begin.

The Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E. Cliff Rd., Ste. 105, Burnsville. Contact Laura Strong at 612-730-2250 or Laura@Metamorphosis.Center. Metamorphosis.Center.

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INTUITIVE GUIDANCE YOUR LIFE CORE

Laurie Wondra Laurie@YourLifecore.com YourLifeCore.com • 612-584-8673 Gifted Shaman, psychic medium, Laurie Wondra has known of her abilities to channel Archangels, Ascended Masters, helpers of the Universe and people that have died since she was seven years old. Today she uses her gifts to deliver messages that help bring direction, clarity and healing.

Lives change when you work with Laurie and experience her powerful connection to the divine energies of the Universe. See ad, page 19.

MASSAGE/STRETCHING HEALING TAJ

Theodore Rick Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) International Village Arcade Building 220 West 98th St, Suite 7, Bloomington HealingTaj.com • 763-913-6722 “I love massage, but too often it feels good temporarily and then the pain and tightness comes back again. I have found with AIS that by stretching and lengthening the fibers, almost like a yoga/massage that the pain doesn’t come back again,” Warren King. See ad, page 23.

NATURAL FOOD CO-OP SEWARD CO-OP - FRANKLIN STORE 2823 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-338-2465 | Seward.coop

Seward Co-op is a natural foods grocery that has been providing the community with the highest quality products and services since 1972.

Seward Co-op is committed to offering healthful, locally grown or raised organic foods and wellness products.

SEWARD CO-OP - FRIENDSHIP STORE 317 E 38th St, Minneapolis MN 55409 612-230-5595 • Seward.coop

Seward Co-op is a natural foods grocery that has been providing the community with the highest quality products and services since 1972. Seward Co-op is committed to offering healthful, locally grown or raised organic foods and wellness products.

2017 Twin Cities Natural Living Directory NUTRITION AMY NADEAU FOOD AND NUTRITION Nutritional Therapist, Caterer Personal Chef and Educator ChefAmyNutrition.com • 612-239-7525

Do you suffer from digestive discomfort, brain fog, or high blood sugar? Would you like to forge a new relationship with the food you eat? Call for a free consultation and start taking control of your health through real food! See ad, page 23.

OPTIMUM WELLNESS, LLC

Jackie Mart- Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com OptimumWellnessMn.com • 712-790-5883 Jackie focuses on total body healing and self-love. She works with people on nutrition, wellness, life coaching consultations, grocery store tours, kitchen cabinet cleanup, detox services, ear candling and exercise training. Her mission is to educate while offering a positive support system.

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heodore Rick, CMT, CPMT, AIS Therapist, is a massage therapist, reflexologist and practitioner of Active Isolated Stretching.

Wellness Services Offered: Massage (Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Trigger Point Therapy), Reflexology (Feet, Hand, Ear) and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS). He also has extensive experience with Reflexology, qigong, Gua Sha, Swedish, Deep Tissue, pregnancy, pediatric and hospital massage.

Area of Specialty: Active Isolated Stretching helps patients of all ages (children, elderly, athletes, dancers and people with injuries). I’m an advanced trained practitioner of Active Isolated Stretching which aids in injury recovery, can enhance athletic performance, can improve lymphatic and meridian flow, alleviate muscle soreness, reduce muscle spasms, increase chi flow, improve posture, breathing and movement.

Philosophy of Healing: I help the body to restore itself, even after injury and neglect. The body can be retrained to find its optimal self with this simple interactive tool—part me, part you—working together to decrease pain, promote muscle healing, and improve stability. My clients have been able to come off pain killers, avoid surgery and enjoy life again.

Locations: International Village Arcade Building, 220 West 98th St., Ste. 7, Bloomington. 763-913-6722. HealingTaj.com. See ad, page 23.

PETS CAT CARE CLINIC

Susan Swanson, D.V.M. 651-429-4153 • HolisticCatClinic.com 1524 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi Offering a blend of Western and Eastern Medicine including; nutritional counseling, behavior counseling, Chinese Herbs, acupuncture, Western herbs, essential oils, homeopathy, flower essences, nutritional supplements, chiropractic, reiki and more. See ad, page 24.

WONDER HORSE

Pet Healing Master Healer Rhonda Battisto • 651-276-3712 SFQ Cert. Instructor • TheWonderHorse.biz Compassionate healing services for pets and their people by a true animal lover. Transforming pain and stress to comfort & vitality!

Call for free 15 minute consult today.

Audubon Center of the North Woods

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he Audubon Center of the North Woods (ACNW) is a private, nonprofit environmental learning and “green” conference and retreat center located on Grindstone Lake near Sandstone—halfway between the Twin Cities and Duluth.

Situated on 535 acres with over seven miles of trails, it offers guests a casual and relaxed atmosphere, the opportunity to be immersed in nature and a north woods experience that is closer to home.

A leader in renewable energy—ACNW uses a combination of geothermal, solar and wind technologies—with capacity for groups of any size. It features a variety of lodging and meeting facilities, ranging from a five-bedroom historic lodge to modern accommodations. In addition to traditional meeting rooms, there are also a number of dispersed classrooms, such as a yurt, log cabin and wildlife barn. A large lakeside dining hall with huge stone fireplace provides a beautiful setting for wonderful, scratch-based meal service.

Programming options are available to groups—ranging from team-building and naturalist programs to a high ropes course and wildlife programs.

Audubon Center of the North Woods, 54165 Audubon Dr, Sandstone, MN 55072. 888-404-7743, Info@Audubon-Center.org. Audubon-Center.org. See ads, pages 13 & 19. natural awakenings

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Annette Rugolo

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believe we are in a profound shift of consciousness on this planet and that we have a wonderful opportunity to expand our awareness of the world we live with great speed. It is also a time when we can align and express our soul purpose with great joy.

To do this, we need powerful, transformational tools to assist. The tools my company offers have created profound shifts in myself, my family and the people I have worked with over the last 20 years.

Everything I do is designed to support others to step into their personal energetic shift with greater ease.

Services Offered: Soul Alignment Sessions, Environmental Healing, Energy Clearings, Transformation Products, Meditation and Dowsing Classes.

Philosophy of Healing: Physician Heal Thyself. For me, this means I need to energetically clear my own home before I can clear yours. It means I need to release the blocks and low vibrational energy within myself before I can help release yours. I need to clear my own karma before seeing and clearing yours.

Doing my own work first provides me with a clearer and more expanded vision when I help you.

RETREATS AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WOODS

54165 Audubon Dr, Sandstone, MN 55072 888-404-7743 • info@Audubon-Center.org Audubon-Center.org Private, nonprofit environmental learning and ‘green’ conference and retreat center near Sandstone, MN. Diverse 535 lakeside acres, with 7 miles of trails, lodging capacity for 160+, large lakeside dining hall and variety of meeting spaces to accommodate any size group. See ads, pages 13 & 19.

SPACE CLEARING CONSCIOUS LIFE RESOURCES

Annette Rugolo, Master Dowser 612-605-8608 ConsciousLifeResources.com Annette@ConsciousLifeResources.com

Conscious Life Resources. Annette Rugolo, Owner. ConsciousLifeResources.com.

See ad, page 22.

See ad, page 22.

A space clearing consultation transforms energy created by emotional or mental trauma or energy created by past experiences. It also releases spirits and energy forms that may be seen or felt in the space. Consultations can be done on site or distance.

SPEAKING CONSCIOUS LIFE RESOURCES

Shannon Anderson

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hannon Anderson, your travel agent who specializes in travel concierge services, has 10 years of travel agent and 25 years of personal travel experiences.

What is a travel concierge and why do I need one? A travel concierge provides a personalized travel experience unlike the online booking options. A concierge does all the research for you. She finds the best destination, location, hotel, flight, car, price and activities for a customized vacation experience. She follows you from start to finish. If you have any problems along the way you call her, not an 800 number.

What’s new in travel? Wellness travel is a popular option for enjoying a healing Vacation—reboot, recharge and relax!

Voluntourism is an excellent option for families who want their kids to experience the culture of an area while giving back to the local community.

Services offered: All-inclusive vacations, Ski, Las Vegas, Mexico, Ireland, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Punta Cana and more.

Shannon Anderson is an Affiliate Agent with Carrousel Travel. Contact her at 763-360-4642. Live4Traveling.com. See ad, page 20.

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Annette Rugolo, Master Dowser 612-605-8608 ConsciousLifeResources.com Annette@ConsciousLifeResources.com Is your group looking for a speaker? Annette Rugolo brings the room to life through her experiential presentations. Topics include The Ancient Technique of Dowsing, Why Do We Need an Enlightened Home?, Accessing Higher States of Awareness with Ease, and Supporting Our Children Among Us and more. See ad, page 22.

2017 Twin Cities Natural Living Directory THERMOGRAPHY PICTURE MY HEALTH

6420 W Lake St (Main screening location) St. Louis Park • 952-926-2511 See website for other locations PictureMyHealth.com Offering safe breast/fullbody screenings using Digital Infrared Thermal Picture My Health Gently caring for your body Imaging in more than 35 locations. Functional and physiological changes can be detected in early stages with no radiation and no touching.

FDA cleared. Use HSA & FSA dollars.. FDA cleared.

Use HSA & FSA dollars.

TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING CENTER WITHIN

Michele Rae • 612-310-8876 2626 E 82nd St, #148, Bloomington Michele@CenterWithin.com CenterWithin.com Are you ready to align your personal and professional life more fully with your inner essence and passion? Michele’s intuitive and mindful coaching will support, clarify and accelerate creating a life you love. Get started with a free 20-minute phone consultation.

TRANSFORMATIONAL DANCE JOYFUL LIVING WITH JILL GOUX 612-423-6360 JillGoux@gmail.com JillGoux.com

JADE (Joyfully Active Dance Experience) is an exhilarating transformational dance class that combines the 4 elements into movement (earth-air-firewater). JADE delivers a healthy dose of joy and creativity, as well as calming energy, healing properties and inner wisdom. Shift Happens!

SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT PSINERGY NATURAL HEALTH & HOLISTIC WELLNESS

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ith a background in the fast-paced world of corporate america, small business management and results driven sales, SchaOn is no stranger to stress and burnout. With his diverse training in various branches of natural medicine techniques, SchaOn utilizes this knowledge to help even the busy professional maintain their health holistically without sacrificing who they are or want to be.

Services Offered: Esogetics Holistic Medicine/Colorpuncture, Kirlian Energy Emission Analysis, Infrared Pain therapies, I-Ching therapies, Joint Symbol therapies, Sound therapies and more; basic Ayurvedic Medicine, Complex Homeopathics & Nutritionals, Access Consciousness “the Bars”, Classes and Workshops on Natural Medicine & Esogetics. (See full list of training in SchaOn’s Client Bill of Rights) Areas of specialty: Burnout and stress management for the busy, fastpaced, intense professional who wants to be healthy and vibrant without needing to put your life on hold.

Philosophy: “As a healer, it is not my job to make you perfect. Instead, it is to meet you where you are along your own path and travel with you on your journey however it unfolds and be a guide.”

Psinergy Natural Health is located at 1553 Como Ave., near Como Park and the State Fair Grounds in St Paul. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 612-217-4325 or visit PsinergyHealth.com. See ad, page 39.

André Thomas PSINERGY TECH

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ith over 27 years of computer service experience, Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge to the local Twin Cities community here at Psinergy Tech. He focuses on being in harmony with the natural surroundings, and finding a more holistic balanced approach between the user and the technology of today.

Services Offered: Windows PC Repair and Maintenance, including: Virus/ Spyware/Malware Removal and Repair, Computer Optimization & Tune-ups, Hardware and Software Updates, Operating System Corruption Repair, Data Recovery Services, Laptop Repairs including DC Jack Repair, Laptop Screen Replacement, Motherboard Replacements, WiFi/Network setup, Password resets and more.

Areas of specialty: PC/Windows 3.1 to Windows 10, Home Users, SOHO Users, Smaller Businesses Philosophy: “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). When things go awry, you want someone who specializes in bringing it back to optimal health.”

Psinergy Tech is located at 1553 Como Ave., near Como Park and the State Fair Grounds in St Paul, MN. For more information, call 612-234-7237 or visit PsinergyTech.com. See ad, page 39. natural awakenings

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ONLINE CALENDAR – Read and post your last-minute event listings on our website, NaturalTwinCities.com. There are no charges, deadlines or word limits for the online calendar! Please call or check the website to ensure the classes or events are still scheduled for that week.

TRAVEL SHANNON ANDERSON

Affiliate Agent, Carrousel Travel Live4Traveling.com 763-360-4642 Let me help you find the best destination, location, hotel, flight, car, price and activities for a customized vacation experience and follow you from start to finish. If you have any problems along the way, call me, not an 800 number. See ad, page 20.

WELLNESS CENTERS

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PSINERGY NATURAL HEALTH & HOLISTIC WELLNESS 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul 612-217-4325 • PsinergyHealth.com

Utilizing well-defined natural wellness tools and therapies customized for you, we make holistic health easy, understandable and affordable. Our process is to help bring you back into balance while educate you along the way. See ad, page 39.

WHOLE FOOD NUTRITION DR. WALLACH 90 FOR LIFE NUTRITION

Paula Quinlan, CNHP, ID #101276467 PaulaQuinlan777@gmail.com 612-719-0228 • ChoiceOfHealth4U.com When it comes to your health there are no quick fixes. Your body craves raw whole food nutrition to rebuild and be healthy. Everyday your body needs 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 amino acids, 2-3 EFA’s. Healthy eating, healthy living is as easy as 1-2-3. Call today to order your Healthy Body Start Pack for your body needs and receive your free copy of Dr. Joel Wallach’s cd, Dead Doctors Don’t Lie. Healthy Living begins when you make a Choice.

Lovingkindness Meditation Practice – 6-7pm.

Through ancient, gentle and gradual practices, we learn to let go of fear and ill-will and to open our hearts to ourselves and to others, known and unknown. Our time together will include instruction, guided meditation and discussion. Donation based. River Garden, 455 7th St W, St Paul.

RiverGardenYoga.com.

Silent Meditation – 7-8pm. Meditators of all levels and approaches are welcome. A few grounding and centering exercises are offered to begin. Sign up in the foyer at the Center, contact the facilitator, Ingela at IBakardjiev@hotmail.com, or call the center between 11am-3pm T-Th (office hours). Donation based. Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center, 4011 W Hwy 13, Savage.UnityOfTheValleyMN.org.

tuesday Weekly Guided & Silent Meditation – 1111:30am. Led by a Prayer Chaplain in the Meditation Room, this meditation is the same one going on concurrently at Unity Village. It alternates affirmative prayer and silence. Donation based. Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center, 4011 W Hwy 13, Savage.

UnityOfTheValleyMN.org.

Julie B. Hill, Founder/Speaker 651-485-6293 • JHill@Lach.net InspiredThinking.org

2017 Professional & Personal Development Workshops. Make the new year an opportunity to create a new you! Contact Julie today to discuss customized programs that will be designed to help you Imagine, Dream, Transform!

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Weekly Meditation – 7-8pm. This facilitated group meditation is offered each week with its own meditative focus: Chanting, HeartMath, Shamanic Drumming, Hope Wednesdays with the Y.O.U. and the Healing Drum Circle. Donation based. Unity North Spiritual Center, 11499 Martin Street NW, Coon Rapids. UnityNorthMN.org.

thursday Hatha for Everyone – 6-7pm. Everyone is welcome to this weekly drop-in class. All levels. Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well-being. $10. Meditation Center, 631 University Ave NE, Minneapolis.

TheMeditationCenter.org.

Free Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a free weekly meditation. Sahaja Yoga Meditation, Eden Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Rd, Eden Prairie. Contact JPatpatia@gmail or 651-730-2078.

FreeMeditation.com.

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Stress Busters Meditation – Noon-1pm. Join us when you can for a free meditation at the University of MN. Mayo Building, Third Fl. Meditation Space, Minneapolis. CSH.umn.edu.

Gentle Yoga for Every Body – 10:30am-noon. A welcoming environment for students of all shapes and sizes. $15 drop-in. River Garden Yoga, 455 W 7th St, St. Paul. RiverGardenYoga.com.

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Drop-in Meditation – 5:15-6pm. A guided meditation presented through the lens of a Wisdom Practice (gratitude, compassion, and inquiry). $20 (or donation). Aslan Institute, 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan. AslanInst.com.

WORKSHOPS INSPIRATIONAL TRAINING COMPANY

benefits for health, well-being and development of the human potential. Free. Twin Cities TM Center, 5215 Edina Industrial Blvd, #300, Edina. TM.org/ Transcendental-Meditation-Twin-Cities.

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Nia Dance – 5:30-6:30pm. Calling all the movers and shakers out there! Let’s dance in community and have some fun! Dance at your own pace and level of comfort. Led by Nia dance teacher Jody Polson.

Please bring a water bottle and a yoga mat or beach towel for cool-down and dress comfortably. Love offering. Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center, 4011 W Hwy 13, Savage.UnityOfTheValleyMN.org.

Introductory Presentations on the Transcendental Meditation Program – 6:30-8pm. Transcendental Meditation is easy to learn and offers a lifetime of

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saturday Cardio Fitness Drumming – 8-8:30am. Burn calories in a fun, way with this full-body workout that doesn’t feel like a workout. Free. Nutrition Hub, 7880 University Ave NE, Fridley. Text or call to reserve your spot. 612-787-2582. Facebook.com/ TheNutritionHub.Fridley.

2017highlights calendar Please call or check the website for any updates or changes to events before attending. When we list them so far ahead of the dates, things may change. You can find this online, in our monthly e-newsletter, or it can be emailed to them on request in a PDF or WORD doc.

EVERY MONTH Homeopathy: A Holistic Form of Healthcare – 1st Wednesday of the month. 6-7:30pm. Learn some basics about homeopathy and how by working with the immune system it can help with physical, mental and emotional issues. Free. First Wed of each month. Minnesota Center for Homeopathy, 7104 Lake St W, St Louis Park. Teresa Stewart 612-720-2332. Homeovista.org.

Holistic Chamber of MN – 2nd Wednesday of the month. 7-9pm. This organization is dedicated to supporting each other to grow holistic businesses and welcomes any business, professional, or practitioner that promotes a healthy lifestyle as well as products and/or services to enhance general health and well-being. Free to first time guests. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, #105, Burnsville.

HolisticChamberMn.com.

Holistic Mom’s Monthly Meeting – 3rd Wednesday of the month. – 7-9pm. Become a member and take advantage of all that the Holistic Moms Network has to offer – join in the conversations on our online forums, affiliate with a local Chapter, and share your voice and passion for holistic health and green living. Together, we can build a healthier and more sustainable future.

Free. Think Bank Community Room, 3655 Hazelton Rd, Edina. TwinCitiesMn.HolisticMoms.org.

JANUARY Sat Jan 7 - Healing & Wellness Retreat – 9am5pm. Join us for a day of yoga, healing, meditation, wellness workshops, music, food, wine, shopping and more. $80. A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 Main St SE, Minneapolis. MnYogaMagazine.com.

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Sat Jan 7 - Annual Health & Fitness Expo – 9:30am-1:30pm. Seminars, samples, speakers and much more at this annual event. Free. New Brighton Community Center, 400 10th St NW, New Brighton.

For more information, visit ci.New-Brighton.mn.us.

Wed Jan 11 - Health Fair – 5-8pm. Over 30 vendors to shop and learn from plus door prizes, free chair massages, food samples. Hosted by the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce. Rogers Community Center, 21201 Memorial Dr, Rogers.

Sat Jan 21 - Free Tai Chi Open House – 12:301:30pm. Come to our free open house for an introduction to Tai Chi and to practice Tai Chi for health.

You will be introduced to Tai Chi movement, theory and practice in a safe and comfortable environment.

Everyone is welcome, no Tai Chi experience necessary.

Free. Normandale Community College. 952-358-8343.

Normandale.edu/ce/classes.

FEBRUARY Sat, Feb 4 and Sun, Feb 5 – Healthy Life Expo - 10am-5pm. Over 200 vendors promoting health, balance and success in all areas of life. Three stages of speaker presentations, demonstrations and live entertainment. Product sampling and lots of information to start living a healthier life. Cost $6 or free with admission of the ad in this issue. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1302-2nd St, Minneapolis. MediaMaxEvents.com.

MARCH Fri Mar 3- Sun Mar 5 – Minneapolis Yoga Conference - Fri 8am-10pm/Sat 6:30am-7:30pm/Sun

6:30am-5pm. Join the 2nd annual event for all or part of the weekend’s lineup of activities. Hilton Downtown Minneapolis, 1001 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. MplsYogaConference.com.

Sat Mar 18 – Twin Cities Women’s Expo – Fri 1-8pm/Sat 11am-4pm. Food, fashion, fun & shopping, fitness, relaxation, pampering, self-care, premium exhibitors, awesome talks and goddess empowerment. $10. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1302-2nd St, Minneapolis. TwinCitiesWomensExpo.com.

APRIL Sat Apr 8 – Longevity Expo – 10am-5pm. Join others for this 4th annual event centered around health and wellness and vibrant living. Speakers, samples, giveaways and demonstrations. Cost: $6; free with ad or ticket or food shelf donation. Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove.

MediaMaxEvents.com.

April 22 is Earth Day. Check calendars in your area for events going on to help celebrate and clean our little corner of the Earth.

Sat Apr 22 – Green Expo – 9am-2pm. Whether you’re passionate about growing groundwater concerns, reducing the amount of waste you produce, or purchasing local foods, this is the right venue to continue educating and empowering yourself and your family.

National Sports Center, 1700-105th Ave NE, Blaine.

MnGreenExpo.org.

Sat Apr 29 – Conscious Living Expo – 10am-5pm.

Live with a deeper awareness of self and community.

Join us for this zero-waste event with prizes, food and fun as well as workshops, samples and demonstrations.

Free. Lake Harriet Spiritual Center, 4401 Upton Ave, S Minneapolis. 612-922-4272. Info@LakeHarriet SpiritualCommunity.org.

MAY Sat May 20 and Sun May 21 – Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest – 10am-4pm. Vendors, speakers, giveaways, samples and much more at this two day event. $15. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave

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Our expanded January 2017 Daily Calendar can be found online at NAtwincities.com and will return to the magazine next month. It will also be sent out with our January 2017 e-newsletter and can be requested to be emailed to you in a PDF or a WORD document by sending an email to Jackie@NAtwincities.com with your preference.

S, Minneapolis. GlutenFreeFoodAllergyFest.com.

Thu May 23 and Fri May 24 – Midwest Solar Expo – Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. MidwestSolarExpo.com.

JUNE Fri Jun 9 – Sun Jun 11 – Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference – Attend the largest herbal conference in this region that focuses on women’s health. This event has more than 40 workshops including pre-conference intensives, movie screenings, evening entertainment, plant walks and vendors. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

Sat Jun 10 and Sun Jun 11 – Minnesota Pet Expo – 10am-6pm. Check out 100 + pet friendly exhibitors and rescue groups, live demonstrations, great giveaways and discounts, talent and costumes contests and more.

Bring your pet. Free. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1302-2 St, Minneapolis. MinnesotaPetExpo.com.

Sat Jun 16 - The Energy Fair: Clean Energy & Sustainable Living – June 16-18. Fri, Sat, 9am-10pm; Sun, 9am-4pm. The Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s annual Energy Fair, featuring more than 250 workshops/demos, 200 exhibitors, a clean transportation show, keynotes, music, great food, local beer and more. $15/day, $35/weekend, free/

volunteers and MREA members, reduced ticket prices before Jun 5. 7558 Deer Rd, Custer. 715-592-6595.

TheEnergyFair.org.

SEPTEMBER Sat Sep 9 and Sun Sep 10 – 9am-10pm. Sat and 9am5pm. Sun. The Energy Fair - Public with workshops on topics related to sustainability, renewable energy, energy efficiency and more. Feature live music, kids’ workshops, delicious food and family-friendly activities. Harriet Island Park, 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul. TheEnergyFair.org.

NOVEMBER Sat Nov 4 and Sun Nov 5 - Healthy Life Expo – 10am-5pm. Over 200 vendors promoting health, balance and success in all areas of life. Three stages of speaker presentations, demonstrations and live entertainment. Product sampling and lots of information to start living a healthier life. Cost $6 or free with admission of the ad in this issue. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1302-2 nd St, Minneapolis.

MediaMaxEvents.com.

Do It Green Gift Fair – 10am-5pm. Check their website for the 2017 date of the Annual Green Gifts Fair.

Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis.

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Sacred Pilgrimage to Egypt with Rae Chandran T

his magical retreat offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Egypt with a custom guided program led by internationally renowned channeler and author Rae Chandran that combines nature, history, adventure and spiritual experiences in some of the most magnificent spots in the world.

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month with a 20-word minimum.

To place listing, email content to Jackie@NATwinCities.com. Deadline is the 10th of the month.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY SPREAD YOUR WINGS – Add a Rejuvenation Studio to your existing beauty, fitness or health/ wellness business. Bring in new customers, gain revenue from several sources, and your customers will love it! For more information, check out: CirculationNationStudios.com.

CREATIVITY – HEALING PIANO LESSONS at St Paul studio near Mac/ Groveland offer a creative and compassionate approach to learning keyboard skills. Is this music or self-discovery? You decide! Call Liz at PianoGarden 651-214-0646.

HELP WANTED ROUTE DRIVER – Various routes in the Twin Cities for magazine deliveries. Flexible hours.

Contact Dan at Mill City Distribution, MillCity Distribution@yahoo.com for more information.

VIBRANT SALES PERSON DESIRED – PartTime in the Twin Cities area. Natural Awakenings is seeking to find a self-motivated experienced sales person who enjoys a healthy lifestyle. This commission-based position offers flexibility and opportunity to create abundance. The right person will have their own car, computer and phone. Please email Jackie@ NAtwincities.com if interested.

PRODUCTS BIOMAT – Feel rejuvenated in body and mind with the Amethyst Biomat. Experience relief form joint pain, reduce your stress and improve your circulation. Call Jennifer at 651-705-6760 or visit CrystallineLight.com for more information. Try for free for one week!

March 31 – April 9, 2017

10 days / 9 nights • Cost: $3,800 - $4,200 (airfare not included)

Spiritual Retreat in Israel – July 2017 Meditations, Initiations and Channelings

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To register for the Egypt or Israel tour or for more information, call Susan Deflavis Winters at 239-340-1036 or email Panguswf@gmail.com For more information about Rae Chandran, visit RaeChandran.com

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“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”

– Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness is about observing the world around you without criticism or judgment. Being mindful can help you reduce stress, improve your health and wellbeing, and can be a powerful tool for increased performance in the workplace.

Learn how stress impacts your body and your decision making, and develop important skills to improve your health and wellbeing through a regular mindfulness practice.

Gentle movement like yoga, mindful communication exercises, and group discussion will improve your wellbeing and reduce your stress.

Upcoming Opportunities: Mindful Self-Compassion

(8 weeks)

Most of us feel compassion when a close friend is struggling. What would it be like to receive the same caring attention whenever you needed it most? All that’s required is shift in the direction of our attention—recognizing that as a human being, you, too, are a worthy recipient of compassion.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

(8 weeks)

Learn how stress impacts your body and your decision making, and develop important skills to improve your health and wellbeing through a regular mindfulness practice.

The University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality & Healing has been a leader in mindfulness for more than two decades. Classes are offered throughout the Twin Cities metro area, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, and White Bear Lake.

Learn about our upcoming Mindfulness classes and workshops at z.umn.edu/BeMindful