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ay is Women’s Wellness month at Natural Awakenings where we passionately celebrate wellness in all its forms every month. Specifically this month, we look at: • Female entrepreneur, Pamela Cole, who created and brought to market a unique (and needed) female health aid called the She*Pak • Breast health educator, Joyce Sobotta, presenting an article on caring for the breasts • National writer Lisa Marshall’s feature article on natural ways to boost female libido • Linda Tellington-Jones, founder of TTouch, sharing her wisdom and knowledge in a multi-day event in early June Women everywhere are sharing their wisdom, their strength, their faith in a better world. Having a vision and believing in it is enough to overcome a multitude of obstacles (lack of knowledge, uncertainty, doubting Thomases) and to offer it to the world is an amazing gift and opportunity. I meet so many unique, successful, brilliant women in my role as publisher that I am continually honored and amazed to have this unending opportunity. Many of them have taught me that making small, repetitive actions is one of the best tools we have to improve our life (or bring us down if we’re investing the same effort in self-defeating behaviors). Health, being whole, holistic (wholly holy) is a natural ability for women who are, by and large, natural nurturers. We are equipped to handle most anything that is thrown our way as long as we maintain our inner balance of peace and heart-centered consciousness. It’s not enough to merely think; we now live in a broader dimensional playing field that requires us to hook our hearts to our heads. We make better choices that way. Wise women are forged out of the vicissitudes of life and each challenge is embraced as an opportunity for growth. Horizontal living is replaced by vertical living, ascending one step at a time into higher and higher consciousness. There are so many parts of the human body, mind, emotions, energy… that can go awry or break down, and if you listen to the mass media, it’s enough to scare a body to death. Being aligned with the wellness model rather than the illness model which is being marketed to the masses, makes life not only easier but enjoyable. Foster the positive rather than pushing against the negative. Seek out everything, including thought, word, deed, supplements, products and services, that contributes to well-being… and in so doing honor all life everywhere. Happy Mother’s Day, Mother Earth
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wo speakers will gather to share their insights on the nature of energy, from 1 to 3 p.m., on May 21, in St Paul. Join speakers Amy Vasterling and Rachel Kosmitis in this educational and entertaining afternoon of presentations culminating in a panel discussion about energy. Presentations start at 1 p.m. with Kosmitis speaking Amy Vasterling on the topic of ritual to release old energies followed by Vasterling speaking on how people can release their old stories and create new ones. The last 40 minutes will be an open forum where participants and speakers have a question and answer session. Vasterling is an experienced clairvoyant who uses this ability to counsel clients. She can see quickly and clearly the core issues keeping one stuck and advise how to shift the energy patterns for ease and growth. Kosmitis has been a spiritual seeker for more than 30 years. She is a certified angel card reader, Reiki master and student/teacher of spiritual subjects from energy healing to forgiveness and prayer. Her greatest happiness lies in talking to, laughing with, learning from and connecting with people. She believes in being transparent (vulnerable) and fostering that quality in others. Vasterling, owner of Intuitive Pathfinder, says, “I started hosting these bi-monthly workshops because people need an opportunity where, in micro-bites, they can build on their growing foundation of spiritual understanding.” The next event in the series is July 16 with the theme Energy and Cycles, how patterns of energy shift and shape us, presented by Vasterling and Linda Michels Laine. Cost: $25 (must register). Class is limited to 24. Location: 308 Prince St., Ste. 160, St. Paul. For more information, visit IntuitivePathfinder.com. See ad, page 18.
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he Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest (GFFAFest) will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 4 and 5, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, offering a weekend full of food, presenters and live cooking demos. This is the second year the GFFAFest has been in Minneapolis. Highlights include food tasting and education from a wide range of exhibitors, many of them local businesses. Presenters will focus on gluten-free cooking and education, including information on delicious desserts and how to go gluten-free without breaking the bank or giving up flavor. shows are a natural extension of our brand and the services we provide uNe 4th “Consumer - 5th 10am - 4pm to the celiac and food allergic community,” says Tom Canfield, vice-president of Gluten Free & More magazine (formerly Living Without). “The shows offer consumers a fun way neapolis Convention Center nd one-on-one with manufacturers and vendors to sample products and learn to interact 1301 2 Avenue South more about allergy-friendly and gluten-free goods and services.” Minneapolis, This event is partMN of a nationwide series that travels to five cities throughout the U.S. Naturalfoods, Awakenings Cities will have a booth at the event—stop by and visit. e gluten-free AttendTwin demonstrations
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oberta Fernandez, owner of the FARE Hypnosis Center, in Eden Prairie, is leading a free class, from 6 to 8 p.m., on May 10, on using hypnosis to help deal with stress. The two-hour workshop, Stop Letting Stress Manage You–Take Back Control, explains how hypnosis can be managed. “Stress is an underlying factor of 90 percent of all hospital and doctor visits and wreaks havoc with our business bottom line and our ‘body’ line. Using hypnosis can help you take control of yourself when everything around you seems out of control,” says Fernandez. The FARE Hypnosis Center offers free classes every month on a variety of uses for hypnosis, including getting a good night’s sleep, sports improvement, quitting smoking, weight loss, relaxation, childbirth and much more. Fernandez also offers training certification for new hypnotists as well as continuing education for certified hypnotists. Cost: Free. Location: 8353 Crystal View Rd., Ste. 201, Eden Prairie. For more information, call 952934-1315, email Roberta@Fare Hypnosis.com and for complete curriculum, visit FareHypnosis.com. See ad, page 14.
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newsbriefs Marie Diamond Offers Workshops in May
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eturning to the U.S. for the first time in five years, Marie Diamond will be offering two events this month. On May 18, Diamond will present a three-hour, standalone workshop, The Secret to Success: The Answer is in Your Home. The weekend of May 21 to 22, she offers a two-day workshop, Awaken Your Destiny. Diamond is a globally renowned transformational leader, Marie Diamond speaker, and international bestselling author and is the feng shui expert featured in the worldwide phenomenon, The Secret. She uses her extraordinary knowledge of energy, quantum physics, the Law of Attraction and the ancient wisdom of meditation, feng shui and dowsing to support individuals, organizations and corporations to transform their success, financial situations, relationships, motivation and inspiration. Cost: $98 for May 18 event ($68 if registered by 5/15); $498 for two-day event includes lunch ($398 if registered by 5/15). Discounts available to groups of 2 or 5. Sheraton Minneapolis West, 12201 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka. For more information and reservations, email Annette@MarieDiamond.com or visit ConsciousLifeResources. com/Events.
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rigitte Schneider, a licensed healing practitioner from Germany and Daniela Dentico, M.D., will present a free lecture, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., on May 16, at the Carondelet Center, in St. Paul. Ancient civilizations wrote of the existence Bruno Groening of a higher power that can help and heal. Bruno Groening (1906-1959) called this power heilstrom (healing stream) and taught how to absorb it. The healings, even of so-called incurable diseases, are occurring now as they did during his time. At these lectures, attendees will be able to experience the healing stream for themselves. The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends is an informal gathering of people who have recognized the value of Groening’s teachings, which are passed on through hundreds of groups that meet around the world. Instruction is given for the proper physical and mental attitude necessary for the absorption of divine power. The “healing stream”, which is clearly perceptible in the body, gives help and healing, even in cases of chronic, degenerative and serious organic illnesses. Groening’s work was restricted to his talks on faith in which he appealed to those seeking help to return to God. He did not promise healing. Some of his talks have been preserved on tape and others have been written down by members of the audience. More information on Groening and his work can be found in the documentary film, The Phenomenon Bruno Groening: On the track of the “Miracle Healer”. Originating in Germany, the nonprofit organization is worldwide, funded by volunteers and monetary donations. Cost: Admission is free. Donations accepted. Location: 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul. For more information, call 218-349-1571 or visit Bruno-Groening.org/English.
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chaOn Blodgett, co-owner of Psinergy Health, will host a free experiential workshop, 6 to 8:30 p.m., on May 12, on Esogetics and Colorpuncture, in St. Paul. Attendees will SchaOn Blodgett learn the basics of Esogetics and Colorpuncture with an overview of what they encompass. They will also learn about nine of the main modalities within Esogetics, about the Esogetics model and the use of the 16 colors. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience one of the audio therapies. Cost: Free. Location: 1553 Como Ave., St. Paul (near Snelling Ave.). For more information, other class offerings and to register, visit PsinergyHealth.com. See directory listing, page 30. MEB-PrintAd-Marrák 2-outlines.pdf
Cost: $100 per person before June 6. Location: 7550 France Ave. S, #220. For more information, call Laura at 510-379-4057, email LauraR@Breema.com or visit Breema.com. See ad, page 13.
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Dietary Supplement Ups Delivery of Protein
Linda Tellington-Jones Leads TTouch for You Workshop
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elivering sufficient protein to the body is crucial in maintaining and improving overall health, including energy and muscle mass, yet it’s estimated that we utilize less than half of the proteins contained in regular food sources like poultry and fish. “The majority of consumed protein that’s not used for energy gets stored as fat or eliminated as nitrogen waste,” says Dr. David Minkoff, who founded BodyHealth in 2000 in Clearwater, Florida, and concentrates on alternative and complementary approaches to detoxification and dietary and nutritional improvement. “Without sufficient consumption of quality amino acids, the body can start to break down and become open to ill health,” he explains. “Many people are unaware that they may be protein deficient.” A natural amino acid supplement can help. BodyHealth’s PerfectAmino supplement is vegan-sourced, non-GMO and doesn’t contain gluten, soy, dairy, binders, fillers or coatings. For more information, call 877-8043258 or visit BodyHealth.com or PerfectAmino.com. See ad, page 11.
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volutionary teacher, international author & visionary Linda Tellington-Jones invites you to join her at a Wellness Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 3-6 at the University of MN St. Paul Campus. Attend 2 days for the basics or all 4 days. TTouch-for-You is a system of gentle, circular touches that work at the cellular level to activate the body’s potential. Linda Tellington-Jones created TTouch in 1983 for the training and care of horses and other animals. While learning the system, horse and pet owners practiced the techniques on each other to better understand what their animals were experiencing. The effectiveness of TTouch for people became apparent. Over the years, people of all ages have realized a newfound sense of well-being and renewal using TTouch. They also experience relief from everyday physical and emotional issues such as headaches, backache, neck pain, depression and sensitivity to touch. Nurses, massage therapists, physical therapists, physicians and occupational therapists are successfully integrating these techniques into their practices. Massage therapists and physical therapists find TTouch especially effective in cases of chronic pain and fibromyalgia. In addition to the clinical applications, many healthcare professionals experience much needed relaxation and stress relief for themselves. TTouch-for-You is easy to learn and requires no special equipment. Training includes the Body Blessing, the Heart Hug and the Essential Three. These techniques have been used internationally and found to be particularly helpful while responding to trauma, natural disasters and critical incidents. The course is approved for 14 continuing education (CE) credits by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Workshop participants will receive at no charge the book/DVD set TTouch for Healthcare by Tellington-Jones and Cecilia Wendler, so they can practice at home and learn how others successfully integrate the work into their practices. Natural Awakenings readers who complete registration for the workshop by May 5 will receive an autographed copy of Linda’s book, The Tellington TTouch: Caring for Animals with Heart & Hands as a special gift. Cost varies depending on number of days and whether choosing the self-care or the professional option. Location: University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. For more information and to register, call 1-800-854-8326 or visit TTouch.com. See ad, page 9.
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esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor. Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.
Red Clover Guards against Menopausal Bone Loss
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12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a three-month period. Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones. The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers. By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.
Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay
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Toxic GMO Pesticides Drift Near Athletic Fields In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey, more than 90 percent of athletic fields and parks in six sample states are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field where two toxic weed killers, glyphosate and 2,4-D, are commonly sprayed on genetically modified (GMO) corn, soybeans and other crops, meaning that nearby athletes are likely to be exposed. More than 56 percent of the facilities in the study were within 200 feet of such farmland. Corn and soybean farmers in at least 15 states now have the option of planting GMO crops that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto’s glyphosate and the 2,4-D mixture sold by Dow AgroSciences under the brand name Enlist Duo. Sprayed herbicides readily drift through the air, potentially exposing people and the nearby environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Enlist Duo for GMO crops shortly before the World Health Organization concluded that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Dow’s 2,4-D also possibly causes cancer, according to leading experts; exposure has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism and suppression of the human immune system. Source: EWG.org
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A Chew Crew Gobbles Up Invasive Species The Historic Congressional Cemetery, permanent resting place of J. Edgar Hoover, John Philip Sousa and 68,000 others, is threatened by invasive species such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu and English ivy. “They are plants not native to Washington, D.C.,” says Paul Williams, president of the cemetery. “They climb and kill our trees, which then fall onto the cemetery, damaging our headstones.” Instead of using harmful herbicides that could become runoff into the nearby Anacostia River, managers have enlisted a herd of 30 goats to combat the problem. The arrangement lets the native plants grow to support pollinating insects. The University of Georgia’s Chew Crew, comprising 40 goats, is likewise tasked with getting rid of invasive species growing around urban streams on its campus, another example of the elegant, lowtech solution. Maintaining steep inclines and other hard-to-reach areas can be expensive when using toxic herbicides and physical labor. After seeing the success of the Chew Crew, Clemson University is now also using goats to naturally recover some of the more overgrown areas of its campus. Source: CNN
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Feminists Redefine Senior Housing Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says. The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council. Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux. Source: Bust.com
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Kurt Fristrup, a senior scientist at the U.S. National Park Service, states that noise pollution is becoming so pervasive that people are tuning out the natural sounds around them. According to new research, when we leave home, we’re more likely to try ignoring man-made sounds than enjoying Mother Nature’s chorus. Fristrup observes, “We are conditioning ourselves to ignore the information coming into our ears.” The real loss, he believes, is for future generations. “If finding peace and quiet becomes difficult enough, many children will grow up without the experience, and I think it’s a very real problem.” He and National Park Service colleagues have monitored sound levels at more than 600 sites over the past 10 years and found that none were free of human noise pollution. The team’s model of merging data from more remote regions with urban areas gave them an overall sense of the noise pollution across the U.S. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that noise pollution will grow faster than the population, doubling every 30 years.
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Nine in 10 North Americans may be iodine deficient.
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~ Dr. Robert Thompson “epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.
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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes
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t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health. Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women. “The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power. If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its
key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.” “Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames. After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls
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Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association. “Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life. Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability to absorb iodine, explains Thompson. “They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks. Shames offers an historic insight. “Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.” Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt
doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions. We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted. “This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”
Sources of Iodine
It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries. There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government. Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.
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ystery breast pain is the reason many women go to their doctor because they fear the big C word. According to Dr. Christiane Northrup, the link between breast pain and breast cancer is very low—less than 1 percent. Breasts change throughout a person’s life, from puberty through childbearing, nursing years to old age. They also change monthly with menstrual cycles. When hormones are off balance, stimulated from too much estrogen, excessive caffeine or chronic stress, breasts can become tender and painful. The most common type of breast pain occurs before the menstrual cycle and is related to hormonal changes in the body from increased fluid retention. Hormone levels can be checked with a saliva test to learn which imbalances of estrogen and other hormones may be causing the breast pain and/or hot flashes. Some drugs have side effects and may be the culprits. Nutritionists or naturopaths can help with the addition of whole foods into the diet that work optimally in the body, along with reducing the intake of sugar, refined carbohydrates, meat and hormone-filled dairy products. Soluble fiber from vegetable sources helps increase excretion of excess estrogen. Iodine decreases the ability of estrogen to adhere to estrogen receptors in the breast. Not all lumps are cancer. Statistics indicate that 90 percent of breast lumps are benign. Thermography is a non-invasive test of physiology. Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) offers earlier detection of breast abnormalities than is possible with self-exam, doctor exam or mammography. This can be especially appropriate for younger women who have dense breast tissue. If further clinical investigation is necessary, ultrasound is a wise follow-up. Breasts are made of fat, fiber and glands. The glands are ready to make milk. The fiber supports breasts and holds up the glands. The fat cushions and stuffs up the breast. All women have different amounts of these three components somewhat determined by their genes. Fibrocystic breast tissue is not a disease. Over time the ratio of fat changes to more connective tissue. Breast lumps are very common in women in their 40s when their hormones are changing. Breast cysts are fluid-filled and can be aspirated by placing a needle in them. A more natural, comfortable choice is a lymphatic breast self-massage. Breathing deeply from the diaphragm, self-massage the breasts to stimulate the immune system and improve lymphatic circulation to ease congestion. Using quality essential oils while applying the self-massage is an added measure in nurturing and protecting this sensitive area. Choose healthy lifestyle changes to get rid of mystery breast pain. Joyce Sobotta has a B.S. in education and certifications in holistic aromatherapy and reflexology. She is the founder/owner of Healthy Girls Breast Oil, based in Wisconsin, and is available for presentations and consultations. For more information, call 715-878-4474, email Joyce@AromatherapyNaturesWay.com and/or visit AromatherapyNaturesWay.com. See ad, page 18.
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Wound Care Specialist Pamela Cole Leads the Way by Kate Hillenbrand
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here is no shortage of women who suffer with pain, burning and itching from vaginal infections, vaginal births, postmenopausal intimacy, cancer treatments, painful sex conditions, and post-surgical recovery involving a vaginal approach.
Who knew there was a burning need for a device to cool down this area? Pamela Cole of Femicorp did. She’s a physical therapist and certified wound specialist. As a former associate professor teaching wound care at the University of Minnesota, and consultant, her goal is to educate people in methods of tissue repair. Her own experience with frequent bouts of yeast infections led her to understand firsthand the pain, itching, throbbing, swelling and burning feeling that keep many women awake at night, not to mention diminish their quality
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of life. Receiving advice from a nursing line “to take a warm sitz bath,” she found relief was short-lived and it only added fuel to the fire. She knew from her work that icing could bring relief. Ice for treating inflammation has been used for decades in medicine as it decreases inflammation and can give immediate relief. So, she asked, “Why isn’t cooling an option to treat this problem in this location as well?” Cole set out to invent a feminine ice pack that was clean, safe, dignified and made in the U.S.
Every person hopes to impact or make a difference or leave a mark in this life, and I know my calling is to help people heal. ~Pamela Cole
She*Pak is an L-shape device made of medical-grade resin (plastic) and is comfortable, easy to clean and painless. It’s filled with safe ice pack gel. The unique and patented design cools both the internal and external genital tissues. It’s easy to insert, hold and remove. Health practitioners agree it makes sense. Women got it right away and were thrilled because it changed their sex life—even postmenopausal intimacy. Cole discovered there’s a large market for the device. There are a minimum of 43 million women in the U.S. alone each year who have a need for She*Pak: 14.4 million with vaginitis; 2.25 million vaginal births without deep tears; 132,000 hysterectomies with a vaginal approach; 20 million women with painful sex conditions in their pelvic floor; and 6 million postmenopausal, sexually active women who experience dryness. A medical assessment is recommended for a proper diagnosis, but in the meantime, try using the non-pharma-
ceutical She*Pak with a healthy lubricant that won’t make symptoms worse. Go to the Femicorp website for more facts on the types of available lubricants. Some can cause thinning and drying of tissues, bacterial overgrowth or even adversely change the pH. Cole found coming up with the idea of She*Pak was easy in comparison to getting a patent and bringing the idea to market. She faced years of challenges with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that kept her from searching for investors. Another set of challenges was starting a company from scratch, without any business background. Cole learned the hard way certain things you don’t want to “do-it-yourself” or not pay for good advice, like how to structure your company to function well, be attractive to investors and do business taxes. “It actually saves time and money to pay for professionals, even if you are bootstrapping,” says Cole. She wants other inventors and entrepre-
neurs to know that Minnesota has great resources and groups to guide them. She*Pak made it to market in July 2015 when Femicorp launched its website. Femicorp’s mission is to create and distribute exceptional products and education that enhance women’s self-care and well-being for their reproductive system throughout their lifetime. Many women suffer in silence. They don’t mention their problem to their doctor due to embarrassment or lack of knowledge that there is a solution to repair their tissues or get relief. Most regular doctors don’t know the treatments are out there, and Cole encourages women to not only see their ob/gyn professional, but specifically clinicians who specialize in sexual health and medicine. “Every person hopes to impact or make a difference or leave a mark in this life, and I know my calling is to help people heal. I never imagined it would be this specific and have this broad of a market. I hope She*Pak helps many folks around the world find relief,” Cole enthuses. For more information, visit Femicorp.com. She*Pak is also available at Amazon.com and in some local stores such as Park Nicollet Health Care Products and Smitten Kitten. See ad, page 26. Kate Hillenbrand is a freelance writer, certified holistic health coach and the owner of Gut Instincts by Kate, based in Minneapolis.
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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall
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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-itor-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as
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“the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a half-million men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s
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Overall Health Check
The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.
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Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a
woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith. Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories. If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores.
Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.
Make Time for Intimacy
Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel
close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”
Is Sex Essential?
Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.” That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin. “When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert. He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.
Food Choices
Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drivethrough latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too
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often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.” Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees. Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.
Food Thought Habits
Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward. Judith Fertig is the author of award-winning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes
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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitness-for-beauty trend. “Face and neck muscles somehow
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have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.” Muscular stress—the good kind—is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a well-known medical theory that bone grows and remod-
els in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.” Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later. Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.” Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work. The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw
improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts. “It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies. Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times. Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well
as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day. Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them. Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wideopen hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily. Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
Face Workouts Find Mosgeller’s FacialFitnez exercise video menu at Tinyurl.com/Mosgeller FaceExercises and more info at FaceFitnez.com. Sample Cleaves’ video series at CarolynsFacialFitness.com/free-facial-exercises and Tinyurl.com/CleavesFaceExercises.
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Stressed-Out Pets Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety by Sandra Murphy
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hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges—dogs and cats can get stressed. “Basic stress is fearbased. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and hands-off techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey. She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want. A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression. Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.
Common Stressors
Dogs hear sounds at four times the distance we do; cats hear even better. Thunderstorms, fireworks, traffic, TV, music and children can unnerve them. Add in a new home, baby, another pet or anticipation of car rides associated with fear of the veterinarian and even normally mellow pets can get upset. Irregular work hours undermine established routines. Pet or human health issues, plus household drama, add special reasons to fret. Pets separated from their litters too early can experience anxiety as adults.
Stress Less Strategies
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enough,” advises Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. She recommends Bach’s Five Flower Formula, diluted chamomile essential oil or a petsafe tincture of the Chinese herb skullcap for additional relief. Dogs like routine. “Regular exercise helps, including two, 20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says. “Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.” “Cats need exercise that mimics hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington. “An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a window with a view will help as will periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes. “Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging. com, in Marysville, Washington. “I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.” Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian greyhound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It works when
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someone knocks on the door, too. Soothing music covers the sounds of storms and fireworks, counsels Lisa Spector, an award-winning concert pianist in Half Moon Bay, California, who creates the Through a Dog’s Ear clinically tested music series to relieve pet anxiety, inclusive of cats. “Although many holistic animal lovers want natural stress relievers, few think of auditory options,” she says. Getting kitty into her carrier to go to the vet isn’t always easy. London’s Simon Tofield, animator and cartoonist for Simon’s Cats videos and books, suggests making the crate comfy and leaving it out so the cat gets used to it; keeping it out of reach of curious dogs at the vet’s office; and only opening it upon arrival in the exam room. His local vet staff explains more at Tinyurl.com/CatVetProtocol.
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“Stressors for dogs and cats are different. As a veterinarian, I explain situations from the animal’s perspective,” says Jennifer Quammen, with the Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital, in Butler, Kentucky. “I say, ‘From the cat’s point of view…’ As the animal advocate, I feel it’s my professional obligation.” “We bring pets into our world and expect them to adjust. Dogs, in particular, try so hard,” says Spector. They need our attention, shared activities and most of all, our understanding. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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Picture Your Future Creating a Vision Board Makes Dreams Real by Jayne Morris
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ision boards, a powerful tool for transformation, comprise a collage of pictures, phrases, poems and quotes that visually represent what we would like to experience more of in life. Building one works to uncover hidden desires and inner guidance that help clarify the details of a roadmap to our future. Anyone can create one in a few hours. The layout may be intuitive, plac-
ing pieces where feelings direct; circles within circles like a mandala; or in titled, pie-shaped segments arranged in the form of a wheel. Board basics: Choose a large piece of poster board, corkboard or canvas the size of an unfolded newspaper. Gather pens, scissors, glue or pins, sticky tape and a current selfie. Gather 10 to 20 magazines ranging
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from women’s and men’s fashion, health and fitness to hobbies, house and garden and travel, including animals representing specific character traits. Pick topics that resonate, uplift and inspire, energize or bring relaxation. Beauty salons, libraries and community centers like to clear out old issues; an alternative is to assemble images by using a computer. Prepare a space: Find a quiet, relaxing spot, free of disturbances and distractions. Mindset magic: Let go of ought-tos, shoulds and musts. Rest assured that feeling the desire to be good, to do good or have something good in our life means we can make it happen, even if we do not yet know how. Flick, snip and stick: Have fun seeing what jumps out and catches your attention while riffling through the magazine pages. Clip and place these images in a pile, and then sort out those that feel really right. Arrange: Experiment with the positioning and relationships of words and images until it feels good. Take a photograph as a reference. Affix pieces either so they can be repositioned or permanent, leaving spaces to symbolize an openness to receiving more ideas. Purpose Statement: Play with words that describe desired values and qualities to eventually shape an inspiring affirmation representing cherished personal aspirations for the year ahead. Place this next to the selfie and other key personal photos in the center of the board and reinforce its verity by daily repeating it. Pride of place: Prominently display the board where it will be visible throughout the day. The more time we spend with our board, the more movement we’ll make toward our goals and the faster they’ll become our reality. Activate: Sit with the board and connect with its opportunities. Visualize being, doing, having and experiencing everything shown, as if they are already an intimate part of daily life. This living, breathing idea grows with us, and a companion gratitude journal can support us in acknowledging our progress. Jayne Morris is the author of Burnout to Brilliance: Strategies for Sustainable Success, from which this was adapted. Learn more at JayneMorris.com.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Holistic Chamber of Minnesota – 7-9pm. 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. Free for first–time visitors. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Ste 105, Burnsville. Metamorphosis.Center.
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SUNDAY, MAY 1 5th Annual Spring Women’s Expo – 11am-4pm. Over 40 vendors with free drawings every half hour. SWAG bags to first 100 admitted over the age of 18. Free. Brookhall, 11930 Central Avenue NE, Blaine. ATOCEventPlanning.com.
markyourcalendar Jordan Rubin Free Health Seminar Rubin will share information on how to start a “Revolution of Regeneration” in the areas of health and nutrition. All are welcome! (Must RSVP) Hosted by Sassafras Health Food Store.
May 3 • 7-8:30pm. Kellerman Event Center 2222 Fourth St, White Bear Lake. RSVP 651-426-0101 SassafrasHealthFoods.com
TUESDAY, MAY 3 Information Session for Therapeutic Coaching & Reiki @the Meta Institute – 6:30-8:30pm. Meet our instructor, tour the school and ask any questions about upcoming courses. Receive information on the NEW Therapeutic Coaching® Class starting May 13. Free. Contact us to RSVP. 763-533-6527. Meta Institute, 5121 Winnetka Ave, Ste 200, New Hope. MetaInstitute.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Wellbeing Lecture Series – 6:30-8pm. Professor Sherry Turkle presents Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age followed by Q&A. $20. Univ of MN, Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis. UMN.edu.
THURSDAY, MAY 5 Yoga Nidra: The Gift of Deep Restoration and Healing – 6-8pm. Use this guided meditation to boost your immune system and reduce anxiety and depression. Yoga Nidra is a non-movement “yogi sleep” that is used to prevent and reverse numerous ailments and diseases. $49. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington 952–358–8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes.
Planet Heal Thyself – 7-8:30pm. Jordan Rubin health talk. Free, but space is limited. Please sign up on website. Free. Wedge Table, 2412 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis. Wedge.coop.
FRIDAY, MAY 6 “Pay-what-you-can” Wellness Night – 7-9pm. We invite you, the first Friday of each month, for a “Pay what you can”-styled Wellness Night. Therapies: Reiki Circle, Colorpuncture, Access Bars & others. Psinergy Natural Health, 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul. PsinergyHealth.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 7 EFT Level 2 Certificate – Two-day class. Sat and Sun from 8am-4:30pm. Learn Emotional Freedom Techniques that will help prepare you to handle extreme challenges when working with emotions and trauma whether you are there in person or in some other form of communication. $395. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. 952-358-8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes. Qi-ssage with Spring Forest Qigong – 8:30am4:30pm. Learn how to leverage the healing power of Spring Forest Qigong by stimulating key energy points and draw the healing energy from the source love. Workshop includes a Qi-ssage demonstration manual, DVD and audio CD. $239. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. 952-358-8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes. Komyo Reiki Kai (Level 1 Training) – 9am-4pm. Reiki is a gentle yet powerful system of energy-based healing and spiritual growth practices created by Mikao Usui in the early 1920’s. $195. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Ste 105, Burnsville. Metamorphosis.Center.
MONDAY, MAY 9 Hypnosis is a Natural State of Mind – Noon12:45pm. Learn about hypnosis at this workshop. Free. Bring your brown bag lunch. Fare Hypnosis Center, 8353 Crystal View Rd, Ste 201, Eden Prairie. FareHypnosis.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 10 Stop Letting Stress Manage You – 6-8pm. Stress is an underlying factor of 90% of all hospital and doctor visits. Use hypnosis to help you take control of yourself when everything around you seems out of control. Free. Fare Hypnosis Center, 8353 Crystal View Rd, Ste 201, Eden Prairie. FareHypnosis.com. Certified Therapeutic Life Coaching Class Orientation – 6:30-9pm. This is a life coaching program and so much more. Learn all about this 500-hour course.
Certified Therapeutic Life Coaching Class Orientation – 10am-6pm. First full day of class for this 500-hour course. Complete calendar and cost found on website. 763-533-6527. Meta Institute, 5121 Winnetka Ave, Ste 200, New Hope. MetaInstitute.com. Family Day at Wedge Table – 10-11:30am. The Wedge Table, Blooma Yoga and Wellness, and City of Lakes Waldorf School bring you Family Day. Free. Wedge, 2412 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis. Wedge.coop. Empowerment Concert – 7-9pm. We’ll apply a musical reframe and discover the blessings out of “bad luck”. Enjoy a musical experience designed to bring to light the champions in your challenges and transform limiting fear into excited anticipation. $30. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Road, Ste 105, Burnsville. BLSMUS.com/eMpowR.
SATURDAY, MAY 14 Discovery Feng Shui: A Personal Journey – 9am3pm. Learn to maximize the benefits of feng shui with tools that you can start using immediately in your personal and professional life. $149. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. 952–358–8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes. Reiki I Training – 9am-3pm. Reiki I focuses on the beginning-self healing. Leave with an understanding of how to treat yourself and you will also have gotten an attunement which opens your energy centers and allows the reiki energy to flow through you. $125. Joyful Connections, 950 County Hwy 10, Ste 117, Spring Lake Park. Joyful-Connections.com. Essential Oil Therapies to Enhance Sleep – 10am1pm. Join us for an informative session on how aromatherapy can support better sleep. $35. Jodi Baglien Well Being + Wisdom Studio, 221 1st Ave NE, Osseo. JodiBaglien.com. Mysteries of MotherLoss Workshop – 10am-3pm. Honor the loss of your mother by exploring the mystery of grief that is your “final” birthing from her spiritual “womb.” Participants will discover aspects of healing through meditations around the Sacred Wheel and circle-sharing.$50 incl. light lunch. Metamorphosis Wellness Center, 1103 W Burnsville Pkwy, #200, Burnsville. SacredWheelCenter.com. Hennepin County Fix–it Clinic – Noon-4pm. Bring your broken household goods and clothing in need of repair. Please also bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job. Free. Gramercy Park Cooperative, 6711 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield. Hennepin.us/FixItClinic.
SUNDAY, MAY 15 Ignite Your Life – 1-3pm. Burn through obstacles and limiting beliefs. Take ownership in co-creating a heart-based life. Led by Laura Adrian. $25. River Garden Yoga Center, 455 7th St W, St Paul. WholeLifeElevation.com.
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markyourcalendar Free Public Lecture: A Natural Approach to Healing and Health Daniela Dentico, M.D. & Brigitte Schneider, licensed Healing Practitioner from Germany. Free.
May 16 • 7-8:30pm.
Crystal Awakenings: Crystal Grids – 7-9pm. Experience crystals and stones in a new way. Feel the energies of Mother Earth and how they can support your life. Taught by Jennifer Salness. $40. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Ste 105, Burnsville. Metamorphosis.Center. Holistic Moms Monthly Meeting – 7-9pm. Monthly meeting with speakers, healthy living topics. Free. Fuller Park Recreation Center, 4800 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis. TwinCitiesMN.HolisticMoms.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 21 Awaken Your Destiny (Two-day Workshop) – 9:30am-5:30pm Sat & Sun. In this 2-day seminar, Marie Diamond will share how you can align yourself and your environment to your Destiny and fulfill your soul purpose. $498 or $398 if registered before 5/15. Sheraton Minneapolis West, 12201 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka. For more information or register, visit ConsciousLife Resources.com/Events.
Carondelet Center 1890 Randolph Ave, Rm 105 St. Paul Call for more info 218-349-1571 Bruno-Groening.org/english.
TUESDAY, MAY 17 Simple Stress Reducers for the Busy Person – 6-7pm. Learn about quick and easy things to easily incorporate into your life to help reduce stress while also increasing energy and mental capacity. $21. Psinergy Natural Health, 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul. PsinergyHealth.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Simple Stress Reducers for the Busy Person - Noon1pm. Learn about quick and easy things to easily incorporate into your life to help reduce stress while also increasing energy and mental capacity. $21. Psinergy Natural Health, 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul. PsinergyHealth.com. The Secret to Success: The Answer is in Your Home – 6:30-9:30pm. Join Marie Diamond, Transformational Teacher, Speaker and Author for this enlightening event. For more information or to register, visit https:// ConsciousLifeResources.LeadPages.co/Marie-Diamond-Mpls-Events/$98 ($68 if registered before 5/15). Sheraton Minneapolis West, 12201 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka.
Mysteries of FatherLoss Workshop – 10am-3pm. Honor the loss of your father by exploring the mysteries of his Being in your life and transform your grief around the Sacred Wheel through meditations and circle-sharing. $50 incl. light lunch. Metamorphosis Wellness Center, 1103 W Burnsville Pkwy, #200, Burnsville. SacredWheelCenter.com. (Worldwide) March Against Monsanto – 11am. Each year we head to the capitol to participate in a worldwide march against Monsanto. Bring signs if you can. State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul. Meetup.com/HolisticNutritionClub. Ramsey County Fix–it Clinic – Noon-3pm. Bring your broken household goods and clothing in need of repair. Please also bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job. Free. Highland Park Library, 1974 Ford Pkwy, St Paul. RamseyCounty.Us. Speaker Series – 1-3pm. Two speakers will gather to share their insights on the nature of energy. $25 (must register). Intuitive Pathfinder, 308 Prince St, #160, St Paul. IntuitivePathFinder.com.
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Marie Savage-Animal Communicator – 2:304:30pm. Do you ever wonder what your pet is thinking? Visit with Marie Savage and find out what your pet has to say. $20 (15 minute session.) Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Store, Yorkdale Shoppes, 6821 York Ave S, Edina. ChuckAndDons.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Adult/Daughter Cooking Class – 6-7:30pm. Interactive art project followed by making a few clean-eating recipes. $50 team (At least 5 adult/daughter teams needed for this class to be held.) RSVP to Jackie at 712-790-5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN. com. Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave S, Minneapolis. OptimumWellnessMn.com. Cooking Well for Less –6-8pm. Learn basic whole food cooking strategies, including simple cooking techniques, buying and cooking in bulk, building your pantry staples, eating in season and simple food storage practices to extend the life of your food. $10. The Good Acre, 1790 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights. TheGoodAcre.org. Metro Blooms Raingarden Workshop – 6-9pm. Fast-paced and focused three-hour workshop explores simple changes you can make on your property that helps protect clean water and create healthy habitats. See website for other times and locations. $15. St. Louis Park Rec Center, Banquet Rm, 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park. MetroBlooms.org.
THURSDAY, MAY 26 Signals of the Body & Activating Dreams for Healing – 6-9pm. Learn 21+ Holistic self-care therapies that use a combination of touch and a special blend of essential oils and light to clear blockages and help promote health and wellbeing. $25. Psinergy Natural Health, 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul. PsinergyHealth.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 27 Centering and Journeying with the Drum – 7-8:30pm. Allow your light to shine and facilitate the release of thoughts and energies that restrict your happiness and well-being. Everyone receives a free sound healing and reiki-infused quartz crystal. No drumming or meditation experience needed. (Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, bottled water, drum or rattle if you have one.) $25. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Ste 105, Burnsville. Metamorphosis.Center.
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5th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference – Guest speakers: herbalists and authors, Winona LaDuke, Susun Weed, Isla Burgess, Dr. Jody Noe and many more. Over 60 workshops and plants walks, kids’ and teen camp. Plus swimming, evening entertainment, marketplace, red tent, film screenings, roundtable discussions on building herbal community and much more. Preconference workshops topics include: Herbs for Digestive Health, Herbal Pharmacy: Outside The Box, Recovering the Sacred, Arrow in Her Bow; Initiating the Next Step in Your Life’s Promise and Rhythm, African Dancing and Drumming. An additional event held Oct 7-9 with elder herbalist Rosemary Gladstar and friends. Discounts offered for registering for both. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.
JUNE 4 & 5 Gluten-Free Allergy Fest – 10am-4pm Sat and Sun. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. GFFAFest.com.
JUNE 3-6 TTouch for You – 9:30am-5:30pm. Taught by the Tellington Method founder, Linda Tellington-Jones. Self-care and continuing education. Two-day or four-day option. For more information and to register, visit TTouch.com or call 1-800-8548326. University of MN, St Paul Campus.
JUNE 11 & 12 Pet Expo – 10am-6pm Sat and 11am-4pm. Sun. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. MinnesotaPetExpo.com.
JUNE 11 Holistic Wellness Expo – 10am-5pm. Experience the peace and joy of nature, animals and the calmness of your own spirit. There will be vendors, speakers and practitioners. $5. Earthway Farms, 15832 Cty Rd 7, South Haven, MN. 320-236-7852 or EarthwayFarm@gmail.com. EarthwayFarms.com.
JUNE 18 Free “Experience Breema” Open House – 6:308pm.Experience the nourishing and energizing effect of Breema and its universal principles on body, mind and feelings. Free. Bhakti Wellness Center, 7550 France Ave S, #220, Edina. For info/registration: LauraR@Breema.com or 510-379-4057.
JUNE 19 Breema: Presence in Touch and Movement – 9:30am-5pm. Breema is the perfect practice for anyone wishing to be more present and have more harmonious relationships to all life. $100 by 6/6, $125 thereafter. Bhakti Wellness Center, 7550 France Ave S, #220, Edina. For info/registration contact LauraR@Breema.com or 510-379-4057.
Free Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Join us for a free weekly meditation. Sahaja Yoga Meditation, Hennepin County Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. FreeMeditation.com
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Introductory Presentations on the Transcendental Meditation Program – 12:30-2pm & 7-8:30pm. Transcendental Meditation is easy to learn and offers a lifetime of benefits for health, well-being and development of the human potential. Free. Transcendental Meditation Center, 399 Ruth St N, St. Paul. 651-714-0254. TM.org/ Transcendental-Meditation-Twin-Cities.
sunday Free Yoga Nidra – 9:30-10:30am. Led by Anne Parsons, this yoga class is offered at no charge every Sunday in May. Svasti Yoga, 3751 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis. SvastiYoga.com. Sunday Morning Meditation Service – 10-11am. This Sunday Morning Alternative is for persons of all traditions who desire spiritual nourishment through a meditation-based service. Suggested donation $5$20. Center for Performing Arts (Sun Room), 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Awake-in-life.com.
monday Cardio Fitness Drumming – 6-7pm. 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. Light Meditation Classes – 6:30-7pm. Be led through a simple mindfulness meditation. Whether you are new to meditation or have been meditating for many years, it can be helpful to meditate with a group and have an instructor lead you in a focused way. Free. Center of Light, 2548 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. 612-205-5545. Minneapolis@CentersOfLight.org. Latin Fusion Group Dance Classes – 8-9pm. No partner or dance experience needed. Learn fun the Salsa, Samba, Cha Cha, Merengue, Rumba and more. $16 drop-in. Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre and School, 3012 Minnehaha S, Minneapolis. Julia is at 612-562-6870.
tuesday Hand Drum for Beginners – 5:30-6:30pm. Learn drum technique as we learn and practice African, Brazilian, Latin and American hand drum songs. $10. Women’s Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul. WomensDrumCenter.org.
thursday Meditation and Yoga Sampler Program – 6-9pm. Hatha yoga, 6-7pm; guided meditation, 7-7:30pm; speakers, 7:30-8:30pm; vegetarian soup and fellowship follow. $15/suggested donation. The Meditation Center, 631 University Ave Ne, Minneapolis. 612-379-2386. TheMeditationCenter.org.
friday 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. Cardio Fitness Drumming – 6-7pm. 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. 612787-2582. Facebook.com/TheNutritionHub.Fridley. Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 5:30-6:45pm. Kundalini Yoga is a powerful and practical tool to cultivate clarity, inner peace, personal power, wellness, and prosperity. Led by Laura Adrian. $15 drop-in. River Garden Yoga, 455 W 7th St, St. Paul. WholeLifeElevation.com.
saturday Parachute Class – Saturdays May 7, 14, 28. 10-11am. Family Ages 5+. Come play with parachute. Throw some balls, create a dome, make some ripples, share some giggles. $40/4 classes, $12 single class. Pre-registration required. New Earth Center, 4180 W Broadway Ave, Suite 300, Robbinsdale. AGirlAndHerParachute.com. Belly Dance for Wellness – 10:30-11:30am. Shake it up to soulful rhythms. Join Shari each Saturday to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with belly dance. $18. Cinema Ballroom, 1560 St. Clair Ave, St. Paul. Shari@Pure-Wellness.org. Pure-Wellness.org. Free Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Join us for a free weekly meditation. Sahaja Yoga Meditation, Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie. FreeMeditation.com.
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BODY CONTOURING IT WORKS GLOBAL
Britney Vervinck, Independent Distributor 815-710-0149 • Britney.v.1010@gmail.com WatchMeOrJoinMe.ItWorks.com Have you tried that crazy wrap thing? Tighten, tone, firm and even reduce the appearance of fine lines and cellulite in 45 minutes. Mention this ad to receive $10 off your first body contouring or facial wrap.
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.
HELP WANTED ADVERTISING SALES – Natural Awakenings is seeking experienced advertising sales people who enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Position is commission based. If you’re a motivated people person, call Jackie at 763-270-8604.
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.
SPACE FOR RENT CO-OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – Do It Green! Minnesota is seeking an organization with whom to share office space and expenses on a month to month basis with option to sign a year lease. Amenities include access to copy machine, computer, printer, mail box, FedEx, meeting spaces, event space and restaurants. Conveniently located inside the Midtown Global Market. If interested, email Ami Voeltz, Ami@DoItGreen.org. DoItGreen.org.
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CAREER KELLY M. LEWIS COACHING & ASSOC.
Career Choice Coaching 4820 W 77th St, Suite 104, Edina, MN 55435 952-456-8467 • KellyMarieLewis.com Work Right. Live Well. Find your ideal career. We provide innate talent, aptitude and personality testing and a guided, step-by-step Career Design Method to help you choose a career you love. Be rewarded for being exactly who you are. Work doesn’t have to feel like work. See ad, page 8.
CHIROPRACTIC GOLDEN SUN CHIROPRACTIC
Una Forde, DC 6009 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 106, St. Louis Park 952-922-1478 • GoldenSunChiro.com Quality chiropractic care. Experience holistic healing and gentle chiropractic adjustments that allow the nervous system to relieve such symptoms as headache, back, neck pain and numbness which allow your body to return to a state of balance and well-being. 22 years’ experience.
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CLASSES 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 19.
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, Bring-to-Us Computer Repair services. 2011-14 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner. Local • Affordable • Honest • Greener.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY LAURA ADRIAN
WholeLifeElevation.com Laura.E.Adrian@gmail.com • 651-332-6436 As an intuitive CranioSacral Therapist and Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Laura helps people overcome challenges and live their potential. She offers local healing, classes, workshops and retreats.
ANDREA LINDO
Metamorphosis Wellness Center 1103 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville 612-226-3649 • AndreaLindo.com LindoAndrea@hotmail.com CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet deeply healing technique that accesses your body’s innate wisdom to heal. Helping to free your body of the tension and pain held in the tissues and find balance once again.
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 20.
FITNESS & NUTRITION HEALTHY & HAPPY TOGETHER Jose and Katy • 763-477-1965 HealthyAndHappyTogether@ AutomaticCEO.com HealthyandHappyMN@gmail.com
Contact us today for our free nutrition and fitness challenge. Let’s become Healthy and Happy Together. Contact us for more information and to see if we can help you become your best self.
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.
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 24.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALING CONSCIOUS LIFE RESOURCES
Annette Rugolo, Master Dowser 612-605-8608 ConsciousLifeResources.com Annette@ConsciousLifeResources.com Is the energy of your home supporting you or keeping you stuck? Cure the negative and enhance the positive with a consultation and create a home filled with light. Email Annette and ask for a free e-book. See ad, page 19.
MARRAK
1206 Thomas Ave, St Paul, MN 651-307-5257 • MarrakByMEB.com Moroccan Eco-Biologics’ Vitality Hair Recovery cream 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 7.
HAIR REMOVAL
NATURAL SMILES DENTAL CARE 4700 Lexington Ave N, Suite D Shoreview 651-483-9800 NaturalSmilesDental.com
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GRAPHIC DESIGN CAMPFIRE STUDIO
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 RECOVERY GARY R. BEAVER, MA
2585 Hamline Ave N, Ste C, Roseville GaryRexBeaver@gmail.com GaryRBeaver.com • 612-910-1191 Heal your grief and trauma with Induced After-Death Communication (IADC). This miraculous therapy is able to rapidly heal grief and trauma resulting from the death of loved ones, including beloved pets, to a degree never before possible. I’m a Licensed Psychologist in practice since 1999. See ad, page 14.
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. See ad, page 23.
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.
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.
HYPNOSIS FARE HYPNOSIS CENTER 8353 Crystal View Rd #201 Eden Prairie • 952-934-1315 FareHypnosis.com
Hypnosis services to help you live your best life- eating healthy, quitting smoking, increased self-confidence, reduced stress and more. We also offer hypnosis training for new hypnotists as well as continuing education for hypnotists/other professionals. See ad, page 14.
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INTUITIVE GUIDANCE INTUITIVE PATHFINDER
Amy Vasterling 308 Prince St, #160, St Paul IntuitivePathfinder.com IntuitivePathfinder@gmail.com
GUT INSTINCTS BY KATE
Kate Hillenbrand • 612-323-7369 Kate@GutInstinctsByKate.com GutInstinctsByKate.com What’s your gut telling you when you have heartburn or elimination problems? I’m a certified holistic health coach, I understand body language and know which foods love you back. Call for a free strategy session
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.
PETS MASSAGE/STRETCHING HEALING TAJ
Theodore Rick Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) Offices in Minnetonka & St. Louis Park HealingTaj.com • 763-913-6722
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 23.
“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.
REIKI AMY NESDAHL
Reiki Master Teacher 950 County Hwy 10, Suite 117 Spring Lake Park, MN • 763-229-9988 Joyful-Connections.com
NUTRITION 90 FOR LIFE NUTRITION
Paula Quinlan • 612-719-0228 PQuinlan.Youngevity.com
I offer private Reiki healing sessions, Reiki training and certification and teach classes on energy. Reiki is a gentle, yet powerful form of healing that helps reduce stress/ anxiety, find balance and release mental, emotional and physical blocks. See ad, page 23.
When it comes to your health there are no quick fixes, no silver bullets. You must give your body the raw materials to rebuild & maintain health: 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 amino acids, 2-3 EFA’s. It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Call today for your copy of Dead Doctors Don’t Lie and learn, earn and serve.
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TRAVEL COMO ROSE TRAVEL
Marsha Boie 2190 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55108 ComoRoseTravel.com • 651-646-8855 See how much easier travel planning can be when you use a travel planner: vacation, family reunion, cruise, girlfriend’s getaway, romantic weekend for two. Our experience and connections are priceless. What can we do for you?
WELLNESS CENTERS 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.
WOMEN’S HEALTH MY NEW LEAF CENTER
5000 West 36th St, Suite 205 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 952-356-0041 MyNewLeafCenter.com Our mission is to restore and rebalance your hormone levels to the best range for you - so you can feel like yourself again - before you had symptoms. Sign up for your free ‘The Natural Hormone Secret’ e-book. See ad, page 11.
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