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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.

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recently celebrated my 55th birthday and am amazed how quickly the years have flown by. It seems like just yesterday I was a teenager hanging out with friends in rural North Dakota. Then off to college in Grand Forks. Followed by my dream job as a bookstore manager then a district manager. Transfer to Minnesota. Marriage. Children. And now grandchildren.

When I left my full-time job in 2011 to start the Twin Cities’ edition of Natural Awakenings, I was 49 years old and many of my friends questioned why I was taking on something so big so late in my career. They thought I should be on the downside, coasting to retirement. But from my viewpoint, I’m looking at another 20 to 25 years of work and I prefer work that I enjoy, that challenges me yet plays into my strengths (don’t we all?).

I love being a publisher, love the people I meet, love the variety of work I get to do and love my Natural Awakenings family. But what I don’t love is the amount of time it takes to put it all together every month. The first three years I was energized by the newness of everything and my desire to get the magazine out there because I knew many of you would love it if you just knew about it. And you do! I constantly hear from people, “I love your magazine!” Thank you!

But what I’m missing is time. Time to travel with my husband whose work has recently expanded to an international market, time to spend with our grandsons and time to work on another dream that’s calling to me—another magazine I’ve been developing since 2002.

Letters & Journals (L&J) is all about letter writing, journal keeping, stationery, office supplies and such. I thought Natural Awakenings would be a springboard to launch L&J when the time was right. However, I’m finding that I have no time for L&J because I’m so busy with the monthly production of Natural Awakenings. If I enjoyed wearing the sales hat as much as I enjoy the other aspects of running the magazine, I could easily pay people to do some of the other work, but since that is my least favorite activity, then I’m back to square one.

Life is calling—travel, dreams and all-too-quickly growing grandchildren are vying for my time and attention. I have prayerfully made the decision to sell the Twin Cities Natural Awakenings franchise to someone who can take over from here and move the magazine in the growth and direction it deserves. It can’t be just anyone, but must be the right person(s), and to that end, I will continue to publish for as long as it takes to find them.

I had initiated this call last summer and connected with some people of interest.

Possibly something may come of these new contacts, possibly another publisher will want to expand their franchise and purchase a second territory, or possibly the newest owner is reading this now for the first time and considering if this is the answer to what they’ve been looking for— a new business, a chance to learn and grow, a world of possibilities through new adventures. Let the journey begin.

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n March 16, bicycle, active transportation and Safe Routes to School advocates from throughout the state will once again gather in St. Paul for the seventh annual MN Bike Summit on Capitol Hill.

The day will focus on funding for Safe Routes to School, authorizing and funding state-active transportation programs, making state policies more bike-friendly and more. In the morning, attendees will hear from leaders in state and local governments (including members of the Minnesota Mayoral Active Transportation Caucus), legislators and other experts. After lunch, attendees will cross the street and meet directly with their legislators.

BikeMN will schedule appointments for attendees to meet with their legislators. Morning sessions will include training and coaching on talking with legislators. Appointment times with specific legislators will be posted the morning of the summit to assist people in mapping their day. It is advised attendees plan to meet with their legislators even if they are not able to attend the full summit.

Cost: $15/members and $20/non-members. Location: Christ Lutheran Church, 105 University Ave. W., St. Paul. For more information, visit BikeMn.org.

Michele Rae Book Signing on March 9

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ichele Rae will launch her book, Living from the Center Within: Co-Creating Who You are Becoming, with a book signing on March 9, at the University of Minnesota. The free talk and book signing will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mayo Auditorium in the Mayo Memorial Building.

Living from the Center Within is a highly engaging, interactive, informative and accessible journey toward higher consciousness. Moving from personal pain and lack to abundance and wholeness is possible. Using the wisdom of ancient teachings and modern science, invitations to daily transformative practices and reflection questions, Rae walks with readers through three levels of human consciousness. Expanding awareness, focusing attention and clarifying intention bring people to their center within.

The book explains how minds, bodies and emotions are intertwined and gives the reader tools to move toward a healthier self. “Now is the time for humanity to claim a higher level of consciousness for personal and communal growth,” says Rae. Rae is a faculty member at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing and a transformational coach who works with individual and organizational clients creating a personal, interpersonal and professional life they love. She is a registered pharmacist, spiritual director and minister, business owner and leader, reiki and therapeutic touch practitioner, mind-body medicine teacher and has a master’s degree in human development from St. Mary’s University.

Cost: Free to attend, but must register at z.umn.edu/RaeBook. Book cost is $16.95.

Location: Center for Spirituality & Healing, 420 Delaware St. SE, C592 Mayo Memorial Bldg., Minneapolis. For more information, call 612-310-8876, email Michele@ CenterWithin.com or visit CenterWithin.com.

Marrák Hair Recovery Expands in U.S. & Abroad

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oroccan Eco-Biologics (MEB) continues to expand its Marrák Hair Recovery product line in the U.S. and internationally. Locally, MedStudio (formerly My New Leaf Center) has come on board as the newest retail partner. Marrák all-natural and organic Hair Recovery Creme, Nourishing Shampoo and Argan Oil are now available at MedStudio’s new Minnetonka location and will also be at the Oakdale location opening in April.

In addition to the work with retail partners in the U.S., over the past year Marrák has expanded into the Moroccan market, capitalizing on the growing interest in sustainable, all-natural and organic products. Dr. Elhabib Benlhabib, founder and CEO of MEB, has personally spearheaded Marrák’s Morocco expansion, introducing the innovative natural hair loss solution to dermatologists and pharmacists across that country.

In February, Benlhabib attended the Officine Expo 2017—the premier international conference of pharmacists from Morocco and across Africa—held in Marrakech. Marrák products are currently available in all the major cities in Morocco, in numerous pharmacies, salons and spas. As interest in Marrák’s uniquely effective hair recovery products spreads, Benlhabib is also pursuing additional opportunities in a number of international markets in Europe and the Middle East.

For a list of all Marrák domestic retail partners, visit MarrákByMEB.com.

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newsbriefs Annual New Beginnings Fair in Shakopee on March 25

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our energy workers host an open house and offer their services from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on March 25, in Shakopee.

Laurie Wondra will have crystals, rocks and healing tools for purchase. Wondra recently attended the annual Tucson Gem Show where she hand-selected amazing crystals, rocks and other special stones to offer at this event.

Kim Julen combines feng shui with angel guidance which helps to shift the energy around one’s life challenges quickly. Angel readings provide peace, comfort and inLaurie Wondra sight to many. Julen is offering a special 25-minute session for $50. Schedule your session at Bitly.com/AngelReadingJJ. Intuitive Certified EFT Practitioner and financial coach Julie Jacky specializes in helping people work through physical, emotional and financial blocks so that they may realize their full potential and move into the energetic space of love and joy. She is offering a 25-minute EFT session for $35.

Chris Herzog is a spiritual healer who channels source energy and connects people with their higher self/soul. Herzog facilitates healing of the energies or events that prevent people from connecting to their true self and their soul’s journey. He is offering 25-minute sessions for $40. For pre-booking a session, call 952-693-3453.

Location: 6903 Sussex Lane, Shakopee. For more information, visit YourLifeCore.com.

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diabetes prevention & reversal plus: silent retreats DECEMBER

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Amy Vasterling Goes International

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my Vasterling, an intuitive reader from St. Paul, has expanded her reach internationally. Vasterling’s career boomed last fall when she was interviewed on both an international telesummit and an international radio program. Within days of the two events, three more telesummits sought her to work with their clients, using her skilled ability to read energy and assist others in stepping fully into their empowerment.

In these interviews Vasterling speaks on topics of both Amy Vasterling intuition and empowerment regarding life purpose and all types of relationships. She feels there is simply no better time to be sharing her work at large.

“People are looking to heal from a vast array of issues in ways we’ve never imagined before,” states Vasterling, who is happy to be part of the growing movement for holistic practitioners to help so many people all over the world. “I am so excited to be watching the clients I’m working with take back their power and learn to trust fully their path in life. What joy it brings me to see my clients fully thrive!”

See firsthand the powerful things Vasterling can help to change in your life through an intuitive reading or her highly sought Women’s Labyrinth. She has graciously created an offer for Natural Awakenings’ readers to receive two free items: a transformational MP3 entitled The State of Empowerment and a sample session of the Women’s Labyrinth yearlong program.

Location: 308 Prince St., St. Paul. For more information, call 612-791-3001 or visit IntuitivePathfinder.com. See ad, page 22.

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he annual Longevity Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on April 8, at the Maple Grove Community Center. The expo offers options for people of all ages to look, feel and be their best by providing information on how to stay active along with suggestions for living a healthy and better life.

There will be up to 150 exhibitors, hourly prize drawings, free health screenings, seminars, demonstrations, shopping and healthy cooking tips offered during the event.

Speakers will discuss such topics as wellness, acupuncture, feng shui, herbs, natural cooking, massage, healing, yoga, meditation, family, nutrition, fitness and longevity.

Some of the exhibitors include personal trainers and coaches, fitness professionals, wellness experts and massage therapists. There will be a variety of unique products, healthy services, travel options, education resources, meditation and yoga resources and beauty and natural products.

Cost: $6; free with ad, ticket or food shelf donation. Location: 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove. For more information, visit MediaMaxEvents.com. See ad, page 25.

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Aark Advanced Electrolysis & Advanced Wellness Joins BBB

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ark Advanced Electrolysis and Advanced Wellness, in New Brighton, has recently become an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Owner Diane Christofferson says that she is proud to be an active member of this highly recognized nonprofit agency.

According to Wikipedia, the BBB, founded in 1912, collected and provided free reviews on more than 4 million Diane Christofferson businesses, fulfilling more than 123 million requests from consumers in 2013. BBB’s website ranks among the top 1,000 most visited websites in the U.S. People look to them for fair and impartial business recommendations.

Christofferson, a licensed cosmetologist and esthetician, has been offering permanent hair removal via electrolysis since 1990 amongst an array of other holistic services, including ionic foot detoxification and LED light therapy. She is also a distributor for Young Living essential oils and other items that contribute to the well-being of her clients.

Location: 704 9th Ave. NW, New Brighton. For more information, call 651-6364049, email AarkAdv@comcast.net or visit AarkElectrolysis.com.

Unity North Hosts Good for You Day March 25

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nity North Spiritual Center (UNSC), in Coon Rapids, hosts Good for You Day, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on March 25. This event is packed with opportunities to consult with intuitive readers and energy workers as well as utilize holistic cleansing and evaluation technologies.

UNSC has assembled a cadre of experienced and trained providers, generously donating their time and talents. The first sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. and the last sessions begin at 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 per half-hour session. $25 for a two-hour class. 11499 Martin St. NW, Coon Rapids. Visit UnityNorthMN.org. See ad, page 23.

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newsbriefs Discovery Day at Northwestern Health Sciences University on March 11

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r. Eric Pearl, author of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, demystifies the healing process. He teaches others (90,000 and counting) how to activate and use what he refers to as an all-inclusive spectrum of healing frequencies.

“Reconnection teaches people how to transcend the ego and its judgment, and reach a state of non-judgment observation,” explains Pearl.

“Many of the individuals I have taught describe their experience simply as an internal activation of an advanced level of consciousness, in which awareness allows the perception of a multidimensional universe.”

Pearl posits that as part of our growth as human beings, stating, “We not only discover that we have become more, we understand that we can’t stand in fear, lack and limitation, and we can only offer ourselves as a vessel for healing for ourselves and others when we reside in oneness and love.”

Pearl believes that it is part of everyone’s life journey to discover that they are an empty vessel, born to be filled with spirit. He advises, “By letting go of beliefs that block our ability to deeply understand this, we can harmonically converge with the lives of others at the level where we are all energy, as physics indicates.”

For more information on the Online Level I Course and Integrated Combinations with Live & In-Person Level II schedules, visit ReconnectiveHealing. com. Mention the promotional code word AWAKE and receive a 20 percent discount. See ad, page 15.

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eet faculty, students and admissions staff at Discovery Day, starting at 9 a.m., March 11, at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) in Bloomington.

Attendees can earn scholarships or fee waivers upon acceptance into a program: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine ($1,000 scholarship), Chiropractic ($1,000 scholarship), Massage Therapy ($500 scholarship), Nutrition ($500 scholarship), Undergraduate / B.S. Degree Completion ($50 application fee waiver), and Post-Bac Pre-Health ($50 application fee waiver).

Prospective students get the opportunity to speak with deans, faculty and current students; learn about the curriculum and clinical internships; broaden their knowledge about the science and practice of health care; hear program information and clinical case studies from faculty; enjoy breakfast and lunch while visiting with faculty and students; find out about the admissions process; tour the campus with staff or a student ambassador; and meet other prospective students.

Events include introductions to acupuncture and Oriental medicine, chiropractic, massage therapy, nutrition, undergraduate / B.S. completion and post-baccalaureate pre-health. Visit the website for complete schedule of events.

NWHSU is creating new and collaborative ways to provide integrative, patient-centered care and educate their students to practice using this emerging healthcare model. Students learn about natural health care beyond their own field of study, are exposed to students in other academic programs and interact with healthcare providers in multiple disciplines.

Cost: Free. Location: 2501 West 84th St., Bloomington. For more information, call 952-885-5409 or visit NWHealth.edu/discover.

4th Annual Minneapolis Yoga Conference from March 3 to 5

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he 4th annual Minneapolis Yoga Conference will be held March 3 to 5, at the Hyatt Regency, downtown Minneapolis. Yoga teachers and students of all levels will gather for a weekend of learning, growth, healing, community and fun.

Included in the weekend are classes and workshops, a vendor marketplace, opening night celebration, business of yoga intensive, live music and much more.

The conference features presenters who are highly recognized experts in their specialized fields, many of whom are non-local. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with these renowned teachers in focused three-hour workshops. Local presenters, the Minnesota Masters, will also be featured.

Cost: Vary depending on two-, three- or four-day pass or limited event pass.

Location: 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. For more information including a full list of presenters, visit MinneapolisYogaConference.com.

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No Benefit to Cutting Fat in Cheese

nyone that has struggled to reduce their intake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) may have considered avoiding saturated fat in their diets, although the latest meta-study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine now refutes this. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, conducted a test to determine if consuming low-fat versus regular cheeses impacts LDL cholesterol levels.

The study divided 139 people into three groups. One ate regular fat cheese, one consumed reduced-fat cheese and one didn’t eat any cheese at all for 12 weeks. Both LDL and high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) levels were tested at the beginning and end of the period. Researchers found no significant difference in the LDL levels of any of the groups and no difference between the HDL levels of the reduced-fat and regular cheese groups, suggesting that consuming low-fat versions has no measurable metabolic benefit.

An increase in HDL levels among those that abstained from eating cheese altogether was noted.

The Five-Second Rule Debunked

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he five-second rule is a belief that food that falls to the floor can be safely eaten as long as it’s picked up quickly. Researchers from Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sought to test its veracity.

Four different food items were tested, including watermelon, bread and butter, plain bread and gummy candy, using four different surfaces—stainless steel, ceramic tile, wood and carpet.

Each surface was contaminated by bacteria and completely dry before the scientists dropped each item for one second, five, 30 and 300 seconds. A total of 128 separate scenarios were repeated 20 times each and 2,560 measurements were taken and analyzed for contamination.

The results proved that longer contact time resulted in more bacterial contamination, but there were also cases of instantaneous contamination, which disproves the five-second rule. The wet surface of a watermelon yielded the most contamination and gummy candy the least. The surface tests yielded surprising results, with carpet transferring significantly fewer bacteria than tile and stainless steel, while wood floors exhibited varied results.

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Kids Going Online at Bedtime Sleep Poorly

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new study from King’s College London has found that children’s use of electronic devices close to bedtime can reduce their chances of a good night’s sleep. Researchers examined 20 existing studies encompassing 125,000 children between the ages of 6 and 19. They found that youngsters using a device within 90 minutes of falling asleep had an increased likelihood of poor and inadequate sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Study author Ben Carter, Ph.D., says, “Sleep is an often undervalued, but important part of children’s development, with a regular lack of sleep causing a variety of health problems.”

These can include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, reduced immune function and poor diet. Poor food choices and excessive eating can start young, as illustrated in a study from Colorado University, in Boulder, which found a link between sleep deprivation and poor diet choices in preschool children.

The Colorado study followed five girls and five boys, ages 3 and 4, that were regular afternoon nappers. They were deprived of their naps for one day, during which their food and beverage consumption was monitored and compared with their choices on a day when their sleep routine remained intact. During the sleep-deprived day, the children ate 20 percent more calories than usual and their diet consisted of 25 percent more sugar and 26 percent more carbohydrates.

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study from Dijon, France, found that a specific nutrient combination supplement can help reduce feelings of anxiety and tiredness. Researchers studied 242 subjects between the ages of 18 and 70 that complained of stress and fatigue. Each was given a supplement containing magnesium, probiotics, vitamins and minerals to take for one month.

Researchers measured the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels before commencing the test period and again one month later. They found a 22 percent reduction in psychological stress and a 45 percent reduction in fatigue. Thirty days after the supplementation was discontinued, the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels remained reduced.

DHA Boosts Elder Brain Function

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esearchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, have discovered that regularly taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. A total of 219 adults over the age of 65 participated in the randomized, double-blind, 12-month trial. Half of the subjects were given two grams of this omega-3 fatty acid daily, while the others received a placebo.

The researchers measured cognitive function, including a full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) test and two IQ subtests which serve as indicators of both short and long-term memory. The tests were administered after six months and again after 12 months. The DHA group showed a 10 percent higher IQ than the placebo group. There were also significant increases in both IQ subtests and brain hippocampus volume in the DHA group. Decreased hippocampus volume is a primary indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.

Veggie, Fish and Nut Fats Preserve Heart Health

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esearchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, used data from previous studies to discern the association between dairy and animal fats and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in American adults.

The study reviewed dairy fat and other fat consumption data using validated food-frequency questionnaires from more than 43,000 men and 175,000 women during three different studies, each spanning at least 20 consecutive years. Of the subjects studied, 14,815 developed some form of CVD, close to 7 percent of the total.

The researchers found that replacing dairy foods with foods containing polyunsaturated fats—primarily found in vegetables, nuts and fish—in just 5 percent of a subject’s diet reduced the risk of CVD by an average of 24 percent. But replacing the same percentage of dairy fats with other animal fats increased the incidence of CVD by 6 percent.

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Botanical Breakthrough

In many large commercial chicken farms, the animals are fed antibiotics to keep them healthy and fight off infections. But due to consumer demand, McDonald’s has eliminated antibiotics used in human medicine from its entire restaurant chicken supply.

Meanwhile, a farm in Pennsylvania owned by Scott Sechler is among the first to rely solely on a mix of oregano oil and cinnamon in the treatment and care of its chickens. In addition to being completely natural, oregano oil supplies the chickens with health advantages, producing a much higher quality of natural chicken in a far more humane method than that attained using antibiotics. Like antibiotics, the oil assists the chickens in battling any infections, reducing the number of birds lost to disease.

Bob Ruth, president of another Pennsylvania farming business, has been testing oregano on his pigs for six months to see if it can outperform prescription antibiotics. Related problems arise when animals live in dirty conditions, making them more susceptible to infections and viruses, which can also be triggered by insufficient cleansing of slaughterhouses that must be hosed down and completely sanitized after each act of butchery. He thinks that drugs should not be a requirement if the farmers keep things tidy.

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A Veggie Leather Alternative Researchers from Iowa State University have developed a new form of synthetic leather using cellulose fibers taken from kombucha tea, along with vinegar and sugar, made in shallow plastic tanks. When a colony of bacteria and yeast is added, the material grows on the top of the liquid’s surface, where it can be harvested and dried.

The researchers have successfully used the material to make prototype garments, including shoes and a vest.

It’s 100 percent biodegradable, so when the fabric gets wet, it softens and becomes less durable; in very low temperatures, it can become brittle.

Young-A Lee, Ph.D., associate professor of apparel, merchandising and design at Iowa State University, in Ames, says, “Fashion, to most people, is an ephemeral expression of culture, art and technology, manifesting itself in practical form. Fashion companies keep producing new materials and clothing, from season to season, year to year, to fulfill consumers’ desires and needs. Think about where these items eventually go. They will take up tremendous underground spaces of the Earth, like other trash.”

Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa has created Piñatex, another faux-leather product made from pineapple leaf fibers as a more sustainable and cruelty-free alternative. She acted after seeing how leather tanneries operate.

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Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance Kids in middle schools with attendance problems may simply lack clean clothes to wear. An experiment by the Whirlpool company has taken on the issue with significant results.

The Whirlpool Care Counts Program donated 17 pairs of washers and dryers to school districts in St. Louis and Fairfield, California.

Kids with attendance problems were asked to bring their laundry to be cleaned while they were in class. Each student had approximately 50 loads of laundry done at school during the year, and more than 90 percent increased their attendance, with at-risk students attending almost two more weeks in class. Whirlpool is now expanding the program.

Compared to factors such as economic opportunity, unemployment and institutional racism, laundry might seem inconsequential, but for a 10-year-old facing stacked odds, having nothing clean to wear could be the deciding factor in whether or not they want to face their classmates that day.

Seventh-grade teacher Alison Guernsey, in Fairfield, says, “One of my students had more or less withdrawn from school completely. After we started the program, he was more excited about coming and started to actively engage in class. He didn’t feel like an outsider anymore.”

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Oil Wastewater Irrigating California Fields In the nation’s produce basket, some California water districts are knowingly selling oilfield wastewater to farmers, putting a huge portion of our fruits and vegetables at risk of contamination. Watchdog group Water Defense uncovered one district buying oilfield wastewater to include in the water it sells to farmers to irrigate crops in California’s Central Valley. This year, Food & Water Watch uncovered another district buying this potentially toxic wastewater and selling it to farmers.

A threat to California’s agriculture is a threat to the entire country’s food supply. Some staples of which California is the primary U.S. producer include 99 percent of olives, 99 percent of almonds, 98 percent of garlic, 96 percent of broccoli, 95 percent of celery, 91 percent of strawberries, 91 percent of lemons and 83 percent of fresh carrots.

The government is allowing oil companies to sell their wastewater for use on crops. Citizens must call on their elected representatives to fix this broken system and protect our food supply.

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California’s ongoing ban on single-use plastic carryout bags, approved by 52 percent of voters, is setting a notable precedent for other states. A coalition of environmental groups, grocers and others are collaborating, and Mark Murray, of Californians Against Waste, welcomes elimination of the 25 million plastic bags that pollute California every day, threatening wildlife.

In 2007, San Francisco first banned plastic shopping bags, setting off a movement that led nearly half the state, including its biggest cities, to do the same. Although the legislature passed a statewide ban on plastic bags two years ago, paper bags are still for sale at grocery stores and other outlets for a nominal fee.

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Junior Achievement Take the Kids to Work

The Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation (TODASTW) is holding its annual national event on April 27, offering new toolkits and activity guides based on this year’s theme of Dependability at DaughtersAndSonsToWork.org.

The group assists businesses, families, schools and organizations throughout the year initiate their own special work day for children and mentees.

Each year, more than 3.5 million American workplaces open their doors to about 39 million employees and their children on TODASTW Day. “Human resources and marketing professionals are typically responsible for creating this day within their companies,” says Carolyn McKeucen, the foundation’s executive director. “We provide templates and automated planning elements to save them time while ensuring success for planners and participants.”

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Eco-Joe

Making a Cuppa More Planet-Friendly A Gallup poll last year reported that 64 percent of U.S. adult coffee lovers consume one or more cups daily and the average number of cups quaffed each day is 2.7. We can express our affection for both java and the Earth by following these eco-tips.

4 Forego the convenience of single-cup, plastic pod makers like Keurig. As Mother Jones magazine recently reported, only 5 percent of current pods are made with recyclable plastic, and even those, having hard-to-remove aluminum tops, pose recycling challenges. Keurig plans to make all of its pods recyclable by 2020.

4 Many other simpler coffee-making devices maximize energy use by facilitating more servings and reducing waste. Treehugger.com recommends the Moka Pot, a pressure-driven aluminum stovetop brewer; the Chemex Coffeemaker, a funnel-shaped glass unit with a wooden collar; the Canadian wood product Aeropress; an old-fashioned vacuum pot with two glass chambers connected by a thin neck; and a traditional non-electric stovetop percolator.

4 Some coffee farms exploit their workers, paying subsistence wages, damage rainforests and use unsustainable farming practices. Jake Carney, co-founder of TheAlternativeDaily.com, founded Lucy’s Bru, an organic whole-bean coffee that’s exclusively shade-grown under fair trade conditions, sustainably farmed and free of harsh fertilizers and pesticides.

4 Reuse steel and aluminum coffee cans. ChasingGreen.org details how they can make effective dehumidifiers for damp basements when filled with salt; soak paint brushes in thinner solutions; store items in a garage or work space; and serve as a spot lawn or garden seeder after punching holes in the bottom.

The website also lists ways that coffee grounds can be used as a beauty, cleaning, deodorizer and dying agent.

4 Use better filters at home. Instead of paper, single-use filters, INeedCoffee.com suggests reusable or unbleached, biodegradable alternatives such as the Medelco cone permanent filter and a French press.

4 For to-go drinkers, many coffee shops and restaurants will pour fresh brew into mugs that patrons bring in.

Keeping a clean spoon in the car can save on plastic stirrers.

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Reframing Your Life Story Create Your Own Hero’s Journey

by Kim Schneiderman

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very life unfolds as a uniquely dynamic, purposeful and potentially heroic story that is open to interpretation, especially our own.

We are the star and spin doctor of this work-in-progress, with the power to tell our stories as triumphs, tragedies or something in-between. Our life story is filled with suspense: Big and little decisions affect our storyline, including the relationships we choose, our goals, how we live and the ways we nourish ourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

How we tell our story matters. We are constantly sifting through competing narratives to make sense of our world for ourself and others. Whether we consider ourself a heroic figure overcoming obstacles or a tragic victim of destiny often depends on how we choose to read the

text of our life and tell our story.

Creating a personal myth is a fundamental way we find meaning.

We are always the protagonist, with supporting characters providing love and assistance and antagonists posing challenges that push us beyond our comfort zones. Rather than narcissism or navel-gazing, the more intimate we become with our own story, the more we realize that everyone has an equally valid and vital narrative in which they are the central character.

Understanding that everyone is on their own story journey can help us establish connection and empathy.

In every myth, the protagonist has a character arc; a particular way they mature and develop due to shifting tides in their life story. Similarly, each of us is on an ever-evolving journey of self-discovery

with choices about how to respond to situations, conflicts and happenstance. By reframing our lives as personal growth adventures, we can adapt to plot twists and view unexpected difficulties as opportunities for self-transformation. With gusto, we can reclaim and shape our personal narrative through choice and voice.

Thinking of ourself as the main character in our story can help us shift to novel perspectives on situations we repeatedly face. Instead of staying stuck in the same old storyline, try asking: If I were a character in a novel or movie‌ n What would I hope the hero would do when faced with these circumstances? n What actions or outcomes would I prefer as the observer of this story? n What might this situation be teaching the star? n How might the protagonist maximize this situation, perhaps becoming a more compassionate, caring, creative or stronger person? n Why would a benevolent author place this character in a particular situation?

With imagination and well-directed self-inquiry, we can step out of our story, check out the landscape and determine whether to stay on our current path or go in a different direction.

We can then transform obstacles into opportunities to break bad habits and improve character to become the real hero of our own living, evolving story.

Kim Schneiderman is a New York City psychotherapist and author of Step Out of Your Story: Writing Exercises to Reframe and Transform Your Life. Visit StepOutOfYourStory.com.

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Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults.

“Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet.

Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years. “I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports.

Many experts agree on at least one underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky

FEARLESS EATING How to Move Past Food Sensitivities

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omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days.

“These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wide-ranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.

Food Allergies

Food allergies seem to be plaguing America’s children now more than in the past. We know that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, once standard lunchbox fare, have become a no-no.

They’re often outlawed by schools to protect the students that experience extreme peanut allergies.

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The symptoms of food allergies in adults and children, often including hives, rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening.

For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them.

Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopathy or naturopathy. Effective treatment, which must be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers.

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gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases.

Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone.

Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan. It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy products or a diet high in sugar and processed foods.

Most interesting, he believes, is the discovery that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer

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Roundup used on genetically modified (GMO) corn and soy crops, contributes to dysbiosis, as verified by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists in a study published in Interdisciplinary Toxicology. They concluded with a plea to world governments to reconsider policies regarding the safety of glyphosate residues in foods.

GMOs: While this issue has been less widely analyzed, a 1996 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin added to Monsanto’s GMO corn crops to kill pests is not destroyed during human digestion. Danish researchers at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University suggested it may damage cells of the intestinal lining.

Gluten: “Gluten causes leaky gut,” says Port Jefferson, New York, naturopathic doctor Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, voicing one side of the controversy based on her review of scientific literature. She’s concluded, “Whether you are sensitive to it or not, gluten increases the production of zonulin, which can result in damage to intestinal walls and cause the cells on the outside of the intestines to set off an immune response to anything that passes through. In this condition, what we’re eating—cheese, milk, eggs, corn, soy—is leaking through the gut lining, triggering an immune response and potentially creating multiple food sensitivities.”

Wilson also notes that in her clinical experience, only about half of her patients with gluten sensitivities complain of digestive issues. “I’ve found that gluten causes the immune cells on the outside of the small intestine to affect the nervous system, causing headaches, anxiety, depression and insomnia,” she says. Her findings are backed by research from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Celiac Research and Italy’s University of Catania. The same researchers confirm that non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance can also foster depression; a University of Cincinnati study published in the journal Headache links gluten and headaches.

Other proteins in wheat can be problematic, advises Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto doctor of naturopathy, citing a study presented at the annual European Gastroenterology Conference, in Vienna,

As a gluten tolerance test, substitute an amount of non-gluten carbohydrates for the same amount of gluten-containing products.

For example, instead of two pieces of bread, substitute three-quarters of a cup of brown rice—a rough equivalent in carbohydrate content. A positive difference in hunger, cravings and energy levels when gluten is eliminated indicates a condition of gluten intolerance. ~Fiona McCulloch last October. The report showed that a family of proteins called amylase trypsin inhibitors can lead to the development of inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain.

Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid drying, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.

Eliminate Items, Then Challenge

Most experts believe the easiest way to deal with food sensitivities is to stop eating the food in question. The so-called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin.

Simply avoid the food of concern completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog and the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu.

Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her threeweek diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers: gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners.

“When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin.

“You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.”

Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.

Other Approaches

People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan. Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed.

Krishnan’s research, to be published this spring, showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able

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to eat small amounts of certain foods with the assistance of dietary aids and supplements, adds McCulloch.

Get dirty: Johns Hopkins University research has shown that kids raised in an excessively hygienic environment experience much higher rates of allergies and sensitivities. University of Wisconsin researchers found that youths growing up in households that are less than obsessively sanitary among four or five other people and dogs will strengthen and challenge their immune systems as they mature. Adults need to challenge their immune systems, too, says Krishnan.

Eat organic and fermented foods: A widely varied diet helps spread out the immune system challenges of trigger foods. Organic foods don’t contain glyphosate and other potentially harmful chemicals; fermented foods contain digestive enzymes.

Eat prebiotics: Raw onions, garlic, leeks and asparagus are prebiotics.

They help feed probiotic bacteria and improve gut health.

Block sensitivity triggers: Many people with lactose intolerance are able to consume dairy products if they use lactase, the enzyme that helps digest lactose. Similarly, some people with gluten intolerance find they can eat moderate amounts of wheat products with protein supplements like lectin, carb blockers and digestive enzymes that help break down the gluten molecules, according to Virgin.

Supplements that might help: Glucomannan (konjac or elephant yam fiber) contributes to a feeling of fullness and stabilizes blood sugar, says McCulloch. She also recommends the amino acid L-glutamine and digestive enzymes to assist in gut healing.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Food Intolerances Self-Questionnaire

by JJ Virgin Answer each question with never (0), seldom (1), sometimes (2) or often (3).

1. I need a cup of coffee or another caffeinated pick-me-up to jumpstart the middle of my morning or afternoon. _____ 2. I crave baked goods, pasta and other high-sugar impact foods. _____ 3. I have difficulty falling asleep or I awake during the night feeling anxious and struggle to get back to sleep. _____ 4. My bowel movements occur infrequently (less than one a day), which can sometimes be painful and involve straining. _____ 5. My mood can change swiftly and I take out my crankiness and irritation on coworkers and family members. _____ 6. I want to lay my head down on my desk mid-morning or afternoon because I have little motivation to remain productive. _____ 7. During meetings or conversations I zone out and struggle to concentrate for long periods of time on my work. _____ 8. After eating a big meal, I’m hungry and craving more of what I ate several hours later. _____ 9. Doing routine and important tasks takes all the energy and initiative I have. _____ 10. Even as an adult, I struggle with acne, rashes or blotchy skin, even though I use expensive skin cream. _____ 11. I head to the bathroom or step outside after a meal because of gassiness, bloating or other uncomfortable gut issues. _____ 12. The smell of a scented candle, perfume and detergent bothers me. _____ 13. Walking or moving around can create cramping, achiness or joint pain. _____ 14. I develop headaches that prevent me from enjoying the moment and leave me scrambling for a pain reliever. _____ 15. Even though I don’t have other cold/flu symptoms, I suffer from a scratchy throat or sinus trouble. _____ 6. I eat all the right foods in moderation, exercise religiously, and yet struggle 1 intensely to lose every pound. _____ Total Score: ______

What Scores Mean

18 or above – You most likely struggle with food intolerances that create many unpleasant symptoms and stall fat loss. By removing the seven target foods for just three weeks, you’ll see these symptoms disappear and the scales will start moving again.

10 to 17 – You display some of the symptoms that food intolerances can trigger.

You would greatly benefit from eliminating target foods to lose symptoms and those last few pounds.

Below 10 – While you suffer few of the symptoms brought about by food intolerances, you could still benefit from the same regimen. Even the healthiest person can take their game up a notch and ditch those last few stubborn pounds.

Source: The Virgin Diet, by JJ Virgin

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Holistic Eye Care Taking the Whole Body into Account

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he “old wives’ tale” about eating carrots for healthy vision wasn’t wrong, but fell far short of a holistic approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained healthcare providers and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the marvelous phenomenon of eyesight requires taking into consideration genetics, diet, toxin exposures, life environments and our belief systems.

“The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, a doctor of optometry, licensed acupuncture physician and co-founder of Natural Eye Health, in New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist method of referring each symptom to the domain of a particular specialist, isolated from the whole person, is slowly being replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.”

Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental factors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,” says Grossman, whose books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision.

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Homeopathic Doctor Edward Kondrot’s practice at Healing The Eye &

Wellness Center, which he founded in Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease.

Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his holistic biomicroscope.

According to science published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic spinal manipulation may also contribute to normal vision; in one case study, 20 treatment sessions helped an individual recover the function of optic nerves and normal vision. It’s generally accepted that chiropractic adjustment realigning the spinal column allows the nervous system to function properly, reduces tension and frees up the body to better transport blood to locations such as the eyes. Additionally, the second vertebra below the skull contains nerves that affect the eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves and sinuses.

Common eye conditions generally develop so slowly that they may not present noticeable symptoms until deterioration has become severe. “Many factors can affect our eyesight, including

other health problems. Having a family member with eye disease may mean you’re genetically prone to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle may prevent the gene from being activated,” advises Kondrot.

Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles. The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent.

In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes.

Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to keep eyes hydrated. Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl.com/ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial. Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss.

Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important.

“A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic. Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,” he advises. “Some consider glaucoma a stress-related condition.”

The best strategy for healthy eyes is to have regular eye examinations. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent significant vision loss.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Thumbs-Up on Fats Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat

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n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information. Today’s turnaround in nutritional thinking acknowledges natural fats as being vital to heart health and weight loss.

Heart Health Benefit

A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the

American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular dis-

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ease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy.

The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the low-fat diet was born.

In 2000, further research introduced the concepts of good and bad fats. More recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease.

Instead, it makes existing LDL particles larger, a fairly benign situation in regard to such disease.

Weight Loss Benefit

Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking.

“Eating fat can make you lean.

Healthy cell walls made from high-quality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also increase fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes.

Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist, and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling

The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts.

Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds.

“Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.”

Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter, is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes. Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”

Healthy Levels of Fat

“If you’re active, about 40 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates, another 30 percent from protein and the other 30 percent from fat in general,” says Axe, adding that this has the added benefit of helping prevent arteriosclerosis. “Some people may consume a greater percentage of healthy fats if the goal is to become a fat burner.”

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and health,” Hyman reminds us. “Low-carb, higher-fat diets work for most people, but for some, they may not be optimal in the long term.”

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Prime Sources of Healthy Fats Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says.

Each amount listed indicates a serving size.

Fatty fish (4 ounces of salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna or trout) Avocado (one-half to one avocado) Extra virgin coconut oil (one tablespoon) Organic coconut milk (one-quarter cup) Olives (one-quarter cup) Grass-fed animal butter, clarified butter or ghee (one tablespoon)

Nuts (a handful of walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts or cashews) Seeds (a handful of pumpkin, sunflower of flaxseed) Most plant-based liquid oils (one

tablespoon of olive, safflower, sesame, avocado, macadamia, grape seed or walnut oil)

Aim to eat fats that remain liquid (not solid) at room temperature; it’s a sure sign of heart-healthy, unsaturated fats.

Source: Adapted from Eat Fat, Get Thin, by Mark Hyman, M.D.

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ather than routinely giving drugs to dogs and cats to relieve dry, itchy, skin or food allergies, consider more gentle natural alternatives. As with people, knowing what an animal is allergic to is key to finding the right remedy and preventing future outbreaks.

With dogs, about 20 percent of itching and scratching can be attributed to food ingredients. Symptoms can show up as early as 5 months or as late as 12 years old, often combined with inhalant or contact allergies. Chronic ear infections are often traced to food allergies.

“If a pet is suffering mightily, see your veterinarian for shots or pills for immediate relief. Then ask the vet to allergy test for the specific problem,” advises Veterinarian Laurie Dohmen, owner of Purple Moon Herbs and Studies, in Hartly, Delaware.

“This isn’t something you can do yourself. I’ve seen pet owners use what worked for a friend’s dog and make their own pets sicker, despite research and good intentions. What works for one pet won’t necessarily work for another.”

While food elimination testing works, it’s a long process that must be done with precision. “If your pet even just nibbles the eliminated food, you have to start all over again,” says Dohmen. Whether commercially prepared or home cooked, the number of ingredients can substantially extend a test period.

Each item must be completely avoided for about six weeks for an accurate assessment.

Environmental allergies, which encompass everything unrelated to food, range from common grasses to inhaled pollutants. New carpets or rugs, cleaning supplies, a neighbor’s pesticides, dust and pollen are among the culprits that can cause an allergic reaction. Common symptoms are itchy ears or skin, ear infections, sneezing,

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runny eyes, scratching, vomiting or diarrhea.

Veterinarian Judy Morgan, owner of Naturally Healthy Pets, in Clayton, New Jersey, also uses herbs in her practice to alleviate food and environmental allergy symptoms. “They can be tinctures or poultices; one herb or a blended mixture. Some are applied externally, some internally.” Giving the proper dosage for the size of the pet is vital.

She particularly likes calendula for hot spots, despite its odor, because it’s antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral, followed by witch hazel to dry them, and then coconut oil or aloe to soothe and soften affected skin—plus Echinacea to boost the immune system. She uses ginger or peppermint to counteract nausea.

“Many people think an allergic pet should be switched to a lamb and rice diet. In some cases, that makes dry, itchy, skin worse,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to know what they are allergic to before trying out new foods or herbal remedies.

Find a holistic vet to work with.”

Morgan often prescribes a mixture of herbs for the best results. “I like licorice because it works like a steroid without the side effects. Probiotics help keep gut bacteria and the immune system healthy. Parsley works well for dry, itchy, skin caused by a blood deficiency, or imbalance.

“Parsley brings a protein, as well as several vitamins, to the party,” notes Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger in Marysville, Washington. “It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and also great if your dog’s breath needs a freshness boost.” She suggests rosemary and thyme as ingredients in an antibacterial, antifungal salve; she mixes these essential oils with extra virgin coconut oil and beeswax to create paw balm.

Morgan reminds us that essential oils can be harmful, even life-threatening, for cats. “If Kitty has itchy skin, lavender tea can be used as a rinse on cooperative cats,” she suggests. “For a less cooperative feline, chamomile tea as a drink or as leaves mixed into the food soothes itches.”

Dohmen cautions, “Herbs and other homeopathic remedies or flower essences are medicine and should be given as a prescription by a qualified veterinarian.”

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Envision Your Best Life: Vision Board Workshop 6:30-8pm. Join us for this fun and interactive workshop to create your own personal vision board. $25.

RSVP to 651-768-7102. No Knots Professional Massage, 445 Broadway Ave, #100, St Paul Park.

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Calming & Relaxing Dharma Workshop – 1011:30am. Learn this essential practice that can lead the practitioner from the ordinary state to an expanded state of consciousness, known as “beginning chan.”

Suggested donation, $12/session or what is in your heart to give/you can give. Impact Hub, 250 3rd Ave N, #550, Minneapolis. Minneapolis.ImpactHub.net.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Free Tai Chi Open House – 12:30-1:30pm. Come to our free Open House for an introduction to tai chi and to practice Tai Chi for health. This session will introduce Dr. Lam’s Simplified Sun Style tai chi in a safe and supportive environment. Open all ages and experience levels. Free. Normandale Community College. 952-358-8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Healing Service – 10-11am. Biannual healing service features the Northern Spirit Chant Ministry and volunteer healers from our spiritual community. Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to receive a hands-on or energy healing. Unity of the Valley, 4011 W Hwy 13, Savage. UnityOfTheValleyMn.org.

Free Online Introduction to Homeopathy – 7-8pm.

If you’re curious about homeopathy and whether it is right for you, this 45-minute online webinar is a great place to start. Please register in advance to receive the link to the webinar. Minnesota Center for Homeopathy, 7104 Lake St W, St Louis Park. Teresa Stewart. 612-720-2332. Homeovista.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 Discover Spiritual Dreaming – 7-8:30pm. Class also meets 3/15, 3/22, 3/29. Learn how dreams can help you grow in confidence, heal yourself spiritually, glimpse the future, make decisions about your career and finances and meet with departed loved ones. Free. 952-380-2200. Eckankar, 7450 Powers Blvd, Chanhassen. TempleofECK.org.

Holistic Chamber of Minnesota – 7-9pm. We’re an organization dedicated to supporting each other to grow our 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. Free to first time visitors. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, #105, Burnsville. HolisticChamberMN.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9 Pay-what-you-can Wellness Night & Group Sound Therapy – 4-8pm. Qigong therapy, holistic health consultation, group sound therapy. Psinergy Natural Health, 1553 Como Ave, St Paul. PsinergyHealth.com.

Numerology - The Power & Potential in Your Day of Birth – 6-8:30pm. Discover the significance of your day of birth through the lens of numerology.

This number vibration reveals a special talent, flair or skill that you possess and how you approach the gifts and challenges represented by your Life Path number. $49. Normandale Community College. 952-358-8343.

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Shiatsu Basics – 10am-5pm. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing & bring one sheet and a large towel. For those who wish to practice natural healing at home with family, friends and self, Shiatsu Basics provides an ideal introduction..$75. CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic, 5300 W 35 St, St Louis Park. CenterPointMN.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.

Burroughs Elementary School, 1601 W 50th St, Minneapolis Hennepin.us/FixItClinic.

Opening to Possibility with Laura Adrian – 1-5pm. Gain clarity on what’s important, clear blockages and open up to creative possibilities.

The workshop weaves together meditation, group activities, reflection/journaling and opportunities for sharing to create a fun and engaging learning experience that you can take home with you.

Suggested donation $5-75. Aslan Institute, 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan. 612-871-5631.

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MONDAY, MARCH 13 Jackie Mart’s Healthy Eating on a Budget – 7-8pm. Want to save on the bottom line at the checkout without compromising your health? Healthy, fresh, nutrient dense foods can be affordable if you plan in advance. $15. Lunds & Byerlys Uptown, 1450 W Lake St, Minneapolis. OptimumWellnessMN.com.

Spring Forest Qigong – 10:30am-noon. Certified Instructor and Master Healer Rhonda Battisto guides adult students of all ages through self-healing and

self-empowerment practice; theory, gentle guided healing movements and sitting meditation. 2nd & 4th Mondays. $15/$60 for 5. Holistic Gateway Center for the Healing Arts, 1415 6th St NE, 2nd Fl, Minneapolis. TheWonderHorse.biz.

explore a different topic inside the context of reiki. $30 single/$120 for all 6. Must preregister. Ginny@ JourneytoMindfulLiving.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

Diamond Dowsing Workshop – Thu 6-9pm/Fri 9am-5pm/Sat 9am-4pm. Become an Environmental Healer and learn to heal your own home and property.

You will learn how to clear your space of past of energy along with transforming any low vibrations of your home to high vibrations. Hands on and experiential. $398. For more information visit AnnetteRugolo. com/calendar or call Annette at 612-605-8608.

Free Essential Oils Class – 6-7:30pm. Learn about diffusing, cleaning and detoxing with essential oils. Free. Please call the store at 651-426-0101 or stop in to register. Seating is limited. Sassafras Health Food Store, 2186 Third St, White Bear Lake.

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Candlelight Flow Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Using the soothing properties of warm, low light, the mind and body are able to adsorb the calming environment for rest and relaxation during class. With a slow paced flow, all levels are welcome to join this class.

Intentional movements are paired with breath work to promote relaxation and re-connection of mind and body. $18.Healing Elements, 2290 Como Ave, St Paul. HealingElementsWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 Law of Attraction Meet-up – 7-9pm. Annette Rugolo shares how to change your Law of Attraction by accessing and working with powerful light frequencies available in the Universe. Learn a simple, effective way to stay above the chaos created by others. Free. Lunds and Byerlys Ridgedale Community Center, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka.

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Virtual Reiki Night For Reiki Practitioners 7-8:15pm.This group on-line Reiki Night is designed for people who have been attuned to Reiki Level One or higher. Each of the six sessions will

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Spring Equinox Celebration: Meditation & Qigong 6-7:30pm. Celebrate the spring of your renewal with Qigong movements to embody the changes of this time. Set intentions for growth and use the available energy to blossom a bright future. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. $16. CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic, 5300 W 35 St, St Louis Park. CenterPointMN.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Intro to Yoga Workshop – 12:30-2:30pm. Learn frequently used yoga poses and discover how they benefit the body and mind. Explore the different types of classes and wellness services offered at Green Lotus Eden Prairie. Perfect for beginners and those who need a refresher. Free. Green Lotus Yoga, 7942 Mitchell Rd, Eden Prairie. GreenLotusYogaCtr.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 Community HU Song – 10-10:30am. In our fastpaced world, are you looking to find more inner peace?

Experience the divine love and inner peace of chanting HU, a sacred name for God. Free. 952-380-2200.

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Eckankar, 7450 Powers Blvd, Chanhassen.

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Family Yoga, Art & Story Time – 1-2pm.

Bring your little yogis with you to enjoy a meaningful and playful afternoon together. Help them discover the benefits of listening to their bodies, using breath to calm themselves, and the importance of balance (emotional and physical). $10 adult/$7 child. Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness Center, 244 Water St, 2nd Fl, Excelsior.

SpiritOfTheLakeYoga.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Annual New Beginnings Expo – 10am-5pm. Four practitioners will offer tools and services including, rocks and gems, feng shui, intuitive readings, EFT session and more. Laurie Wondra, Kim Julen, Julie Jacky and Chris Herzog. Free to attend, session costs vary by practitioner. Private Home, 6903 Sussex Ln, Shakopee.YourLifeCore.com.

Pilates Master Class – 10:30am-12:30pm. This workshop will introduce participants to the principles of Pilates mat work. This class is appropriate for beginners all the way through those who have practiced mat exercises for years. $59. Normandale Community College. 952-358-8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes.

Arm & Hand Massage – 6-8pm. Have you ever wanted to learn massage techniques? Do your friends say you give a great backrub? Come explore massage therapy for yourself. Learn a simple massage routine for the arm and hand, and find out if massage is right for you. Free. CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic, 5300 W 35 St, St Louis Park. CenterPointMN.com.

Ramsey County Fix–it Clinic – 11am-2pm. 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. Macalester College, Kagin Commons, 21 S Snelling Ave, St Paul. RamseyCounty.Us.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

The Journey’s and Perspective of Two Energy Workers – 2-4pm. Nea Clare and Amy Vasterling take you into a personal look at their lives and transformation, and how it activated their careers as speakers, teachers, healers, coaches and heart-minded people supporting others. $35. Intuitive Pathfinder, 308 Prince St, #160, St Paul. IntuitivePathfinder.com.

Spring Equinox Yin & Yoga Nidra – 7:30-9:30pm.

Join Brianna for a two hour long Yin and Yoga Nidra practice that will help to clear the stagnate chi from the mind and the body. $30. Tula Yoga & Wellness, 99 Snelling Ave N, St Paul. TulaYogaWellness.com.

Essential Oils & Acupressure for Women’s Health – 6-9pm. Learn and practice how to apply and use essential oils to support the emotional and physical ups and downs of women’s health. Explore the top essential oils that may help restore flow and balance. $49. Normandale Community College.

952-358-8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 Drumming Circle with Laurie Wondra – 7-8:30pm.

Please join us for this night of drumming, blessing, enjoying the energies of mother earth, father sky and our heart love. $10. Lake Harriet Spiritual Center, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis. YourLifeCore.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Good For You Day – 9am-4pm. Consult with intuitive readers, energy workers or utilize holistic cleansing and also, evaluating technology. $15 per half-hour session and $25 for a two-hour class. Unity North Spiritual Center, 11499 Martin St NW, Coon Rapids.

UnityNorthMN.org.

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MONDAY, MARCH 27 Spring Forest Qigong – 10:30am-noon. Certified Instructor and Master Healer Rhonda Battisto guides adult students of all ages through self-healing and self-empowerment practice; theory, gentle guided healing movements and sitting meditation. 2nd & 4th Mondays. $15/$60 for 5. Holistic Gateway Center for the Healing Arts, 1415 6th St NE, 2nd Fl, Minneapolis. TheWonderHorse.biz.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 Self-Hypnosis – 6-9pm.Self-hypnosis is an easy to learn and an extremely powerful tool for self-improvement and healing. Learn to put yourself into deep hypnosis to improve self-esteem, reduce stress, improve concentration, quit smoking, lose weight, sleep better, enhance creativity, reduce pain and more. Create your own customized sessions to use in everyday life and explore the latest findings on neural plasticity and hypnosis in class. $49. Normandale Community College.

952-358-8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes.

Share the Love Adopt a homeless pet from an area shelter

plan ahead WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Discover the ECK Masters: Here to Help – 7-8:30pm. Who are they? What can they do for you? Find out how you can have experiences with these spiritual masters and benefit from their guidance, protection and divine love.

Free. 952-380-2200. Eckankar, 7450 Powers Blvd, Chanhassen. TempleofECK.org.

savethedate Longevity Expo The Longevity expo offers attendees options to look their best, feel their best and be their best at all ages. Visit with exhibitors and hear speakers, see demonstrations and presentations on the main stage.

April 8 • 10am-5pm $6 or free with ad in magazine or a food donation.

Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove.

952-238-1700. MediaMax.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Animals Are Soul Too – 7-8:30pm. Can animals experience divine love? Do animals go to heaven? What can animals teach us? Discover insights into health, healing and the spiritual gifts animals give. Free. 952-380-2200.

Eckankar, 7450 Powers Blvd, Chanhassen.

TempleofECK.org.

savethedate Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference: Honoring the Wise Women of the Past, Present and Future Speakers: Tammi Sweet, Ubaka Hill, Lisa Ganora, Whapio and Robin Rose Bennett and many more. Over 60 workshops and plants walks, Kids’ Camp and Teen Spiral. Includes pre-conference classes and workshops.

Personal growth workshops, singing, dancing, plant walks, meals, swimming, red tent communal space and more.

June 9-11 Enter to win a free full conference ticket, including meals & lodging, at NAChicago. com/CHI/Contests. Contest ends Mar 31.

Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

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sunday Gentle Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Allows students of all levels to flow at a slower pace. Incorporating intentional movements paired with breath work to promote relaxation and re-connection of the mind and body. $18. Healing Elements, 2290 Como Ave, St. Paul. 651-348-6216. HealingElementsWellness.com

monday 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 – 11-11:30am.

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.

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.

Hand Drum for Beginners – 5:30-6:30pm. Participants will learn hand drum technique using West African Drums. No need to own a drum; the center has plenty to share, but some drumming experience needed such as Intro to Hand Drum. $10. Women’s Drum Center, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul.

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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.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Free Qigong Practice Session – 6-7:30pm. Rhonda Battisto leads practices of self-healing and empowerment every week. A healing meditation follows gentle guided healing movements. Donations accepted yet never expected. Peace of Mind Early Education Center, 9025 Tamarack Rd, Woodbury. TheWonderHorse.biz.

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.

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

FOR RENT THERAPY ROOM & WORKSHOP CLASSROOM SPACE – Meet clients or hold classes at our conveniently located office in the center of the Twin Cities near Como Park and the State Fair Grounds.

Parking lot and other amenities. PsinergyHealth. com/Space-Use.

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.

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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.

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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.com or 651-730-2078.

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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.

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SPACE CLEARING CONSCIOUS LIFE RESOURCES

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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.

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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 10.

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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.

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