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nlightened Parenting” by Meredith Montgomery is our feature article this month, and it really strikes a chord where the author speaks about helicopter parenting versus hummingbird parenting. Shielding, protecting, scheduling every spare moment of our children’s lives only lead to dependence, stifled creativity and the inability to trust one’s instincts and desires because they’ve been overridden with a parent’s misguided attempts to smooth the way. As the author states, “We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults.” It’s often hard to remind ourselves of this as we get caught up in the day-to-day drama of being a parent, protector, doctor, guidance counselor and chauffeur (just to name a few of the roles). Conscious parenting—or doing anything consciously for that matter—entails being in the moment, rising to your higher self and honoring the other presence with respect and full attention. Most of us weren’t raised to live this way, so when we try it, we often think it feels hard or even impossible. But it’s like learning any new skill—awkward and difficult at first—but improves with time and effort. I would say that it’s easier as a grandparent to have that perspective more of the time; since we’ve already raised one generation and recognize how quickly time passes, we can become more cognizant of living in the present. Recently, I heard television sports announcer and author Joe Schmit talk about what he calls “silent impact” (also the title of his book). He discussed the impact we have on one another in our everyday lives, and offered suggestions on how to make it more meaningful by becoming intentional. He shared inspiring stories, infused with humor, which offered insights into our own moments of being impactful. Sometimes, the impact isn’t positive, and that’s where being conscious or intentional can make all the difference. By being present, wide awake and aware, we get a chance to save the moment with a do-over. We catch ourselves red-handed in the moment, intentionally self-correcting, making it a win-win. Heal ourselves, heal the world. It’s all an inner job. Be it parenting, teaching, leading a sports team to victory or our everyday human interactions, it’s all about awareness in the moment of the impact we are having on those around us, which is emanating from within us. We are blessed in that we are innately endowed with higher consciousness; living in the present allows us to more and more readily tap into that reservoir.
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ark Winston will discusses his book, Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive, at Common Good Books bookstore, on August 1 at 7p.m. in St. Paul. Winston is academic director of the Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University and a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. He reflects on three decades spent studying Mark Winston bees and the lessons they can teach about how humans might better interact with one another and the natural world. Bee populations are diminishing due to human impact, and we cannot afford to ignore what the demise of bees tells us about our own tenuous place in the world. Toxic interactions between pesticides and bee diseases have been particularly harmful, foreshadowing similar effects of pesticides on human health. The event is co-sponsored by the University of Minnesota’s Bee Squad (BeeLab.umn.edu), committed to bringing back a bee-friendly world by educating, training, and assisting people engaged in helping bees thrive. By promoting awareness about the critical contribution of pollinators to nutritious foods and a green environment, the squad helps people make choices that are good for the bees and ultimately good for us all. Cost: Free. (Book $24.95). Location: 38 S. Snelling Ave., St Paul. More information on the reading can be found at CommonGoodBooks.com. More information about the author can be found at WinstonHive.com.
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innesota State Regulators approved in May a site permit for what will become the state’s largest solar energy project. Geronimo Energy’s Aurora Project will build up to 210 solar generation facilities across the state to supply electricity to Xcel Energy customers. Geronimo Energy is a utility-scale wind and solar energy developer based in Edina. Geronimo has developed several active wind farms and solar projects throughout the U.S. The project aims to be a cost-effective means to supply Xcel Energy extra power on high-demand summer days. Geronimo plans to achieve this by installing solar panels that track the sun from east to west, capturing solar power late in the day when electricity demand rises. Even more solar is coming to Minnesota under a 2013 solar energy law that requires investor-owned utilities like Xcel to get 1.5 percent of their electricity from the sun by 2020. Xcel has signed deals with three other energy developers to build large solar projects in the state.
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aurie Wondra will be hosting the Mind, Body, Spirit Retreat, September 10 to 13, at Crow Wing Crest Lodge, Akeley. A shaman, channel and energy worker, Wondra has Laurie Wondra been practicing and teaching energy work worldwide since 2000. “Join me for this solar eclipse retreat, for a weekend of immersing yourself into the energy and emerging recharged, rejuvenated and ready for the next waves of energy codes. This retreat will focus on our senses, energy and light codes. It will include preparing our senses and learning about and unlocking codes, all in the beautiful setting of Northern Minnesota,” states Wondra. “We’ll be building our own sensory meditation/medicine bags and each person will receive either my book on higher-consciousness or the IAM Journal. I will be available throughout the weekend for intuitive work/questions and energy work,” Wondra explains. There are limited spots, but plenty of space for everyone to have their own bed with some shared bedrooms. The Crow Wing Crest Lodge (CrowWing.com), owned by Kim and Big John, is a cabin resort sitting on 11th Crow Wing Lake. The retreat fee includes lodging for three nights, breakfast and dinner, opening circle, morning meditation and hike, classes on Light energy and personal codes, ionic detox foot bath, classes on an introduction to aromatherapy and ear candling, and a closing drumming circle. Cost: $380. Location: 31159 County Road 23, Akeley. For more information and to register, email Laurie@YourLifeCore.com.
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Finding Your Voice in the Silence, A Retreat for Women
Come Learn, Have Fun & Explore with Dr. Bartlett
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ichard Bartlett, DC, ND, developer of Matrix Energetics, will be in Minneapolis to teach his Master Energy Dynamics (MED) seminar, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., August 8 to 10, at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport. Dr. Bartlett holds a doctorate in chiropractic and a degree in naturopathy from Bastyr University. When his second child was born with bronchitis and asthma and had Dr. Richard Bartlett frequent bouts with pneumonia, he embarked on a path of self-study, eventually learning and practicing more than 30 different healing systems. After discovering his extraordinary healing capabilities, he created Matrix Energetics as a system for helping others access their untapped potential. He is the author of the award-winning Matrix Energetics: The Science and Art of Transformation; The Matrix Energetics Experience; The Physics of Miracles (with Melissa Joy Jonsson); and Into the Matrix (with Melissa Joy Jonsson). In the course of his healing odyssey and search for the holy grail of spiritual science and the art of healing, Dr. Bartlett had the great joy and privilege to study with some very powerful healing masters and learn many obscure and esoteric techniques that are no longer being freely taught anywhere in the world. He is pleased to be able to pass this healing knowledge on to those ready to receive. Seminar participants can choose from a two or three day package. The twoday seminar explores physiological, biochemical and energetic reactions to the stress adaptation response, and teaches the body’s holographic systems to move out of those reactions, creating a new, healthy and vital state of being. The threeday package includes all of the above as well as a full day seminar, August 10, on The Healing Secrets of the Masters. Cost: $500/Two-day seminar Aug. 8-9; $700/Three-day seminar Aug. 8-10. Location: 3800 American Blvd. E., Bloomington. For more information and registration, email Info@MatrixEnergetics.com or visit MatrixEnergetics.com. See ad, page 2.
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etreat facilitator and life coach, Nancy Jambor, will be leading Finding Your Voice in the Silence, A Retreat for Women, taking place 9 a.m. to 4:30 Nancy Jambor p.m., on September 12, at the Carondelet Center, in St. Paul. The workshop is not a silent retreat but rather more about self-reflection. Jambor describes it as, “Discovering who you are without your voice, and learning about the gifts available to you in silence.” Some of the day’s activities include spending time in silence walking the labyrinth, journaling, meditating, drawing, coloring, relaxing, and experiencing the beautiful, soul-filled music provided. Jambor offers, “I invite you to step back from the demands of your daily life and embrace the wisdom that lives in you, experience the healing energy of enlightened women, and immerse yourself in the deep stillness of silence.” Also facilitated by Jambor are workshops for The Artist’s Way offered throughout the year. Space is limited to 12 participants. Lunch will be available at the University of St. Catherine cafeteria. Cost: $117. Location: Carondelet Center, Rm. 200A, 1890 Randolph Ave., St Paul, 651-696-2750, CarondeletCenter. org. To register, call 612-245-5960, email NJambor@earthlink.net or visit NancyJambor.com.
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newsbriefs Body Movement & Sensory Class Starts in St. Paul
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reana Larson, certified Rolfer at Awaken for Wellness, in St. Paul, is now offering movement and sensory education classes at the Kamala Chaand Dance Company Studio, in Breana Larson East St. Paul. Larson will offer the twohour classes at the following times: Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.; second and fourth Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m.; and first and third Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. This class is for anyone looking to deepen their relationship with their body and improve the quality and experience of moving and being in the world. A variety of sensory awareness and movement explorations will be included in order to facilitate fluidity, flexibility, coordination, perception and new opportunities, while reducing the hold of poor movement habits and chronic pain. “Exploring the body’s movement capacity is such a beneficial activity for those who work with bodies, as well as for anyone who wants to better understand the many ways of improving one’s flexibility, coordination or pain relief,” says Larson. Each week will have a different theme or focus on a certain region of the body. Vitality and growth of mind and body will be stimulated through both subtle micro-movements and expansive, full-body explorations. These classes are open to anyone with or without prior bodywork or movement experience. Some anatomy, theory on movement and its role in our lives, and space for sharing/learning from the group will also be included atop the foundation of individual movement inquiry. Classes are ongoing and students are welcome to attend as a series or as a drop-in class (pre-registration still required to ensure adequate space/props/handouts). Cost: $35/person per class (package discounts available). Location: 1051 Hudson Rd., St. Paul. To pre-register, call 218-251-7608 or email BreanaLarson@gmail.com. More information and any changes to the schedule will be posted on RolfingStPaul.com. See resource ad, page 27.
eventspotlight Healing Taj Brings Massage Therapy to Ninjas United Summer Competition
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heodore Rick of Healing Taj will be providing massage and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), a performance enhancement therapy, at the Ninjas United Summer 2015 Competition, taking place 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on August 29, in Buffalo, Minnesota. Ninjas United is a training studio where participants compete in the challenging obstacle course made popular by the television show, American Ninja Warrior. Kevin Hogan and Jose Lara, co-owners of the studio, say their ninja warrior training ground is drawing people from both in and out of state, some who dream of trying out for the NBC reality show, others just looking for an extreme body workout. In the summer competition, contestants will be pushing their bodies to the limit, vying to win a portion of the $3,000 prize money being offered. Rick, a former athlete and skilled naturalist, is an advanced practitioner of AIS, having studied and trained under its founder and creator, Aaron L. Mattes, RKT, LMT. AIS is no less than transformational bodywork. With the right coaching and assistance, clients relax, strengthen and heal areas they couldn’t before. AIS helps decrease pain, promote muscle healing and improve stability. Clients have been able to avoid surgery and cease painkillers. At the upcoming summer competition, Rick will provide Ninja warriors as well as spectators with AIS as well as massage therapy. His background includes extensive training and experience in reflexology, qi gong, gua sha, Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy, pediatric and hospital massage. At Healing Taj, he serves the spectrum of clients, from children to the elderly, athletes and dancers to those with injuries. Dr. Una Forde will also be on hand at the competition offering free chiropractic screenings for all and chiropractic first aid to participants who may need it. Forde has been a practicing chiropractor for more than 22 years, with an office in St. Louis Park. Her services include kinesiology, acupuncture and craniosacral therapy. Cost: spectators $8. participants $80 (must be 16+). To register, call 763-568-1675, visit Eventbrite.com/e/ninjas-united-summer-2015-competition-tickets17203682678?aff=es2, or Ninjas United on Facebook. Healing Taj has two locations: 6009 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 107, St. Louis Park, and 15612 Hwy. 7, Ste. 252, Minnetonka. For more information and appointments, call 763-913-672, email TheodoreRick@gmail.com or visit HealingTaj.com. See resource ad, page 30.
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he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk. “For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins. “Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.” The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The socalled safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.” The test is available at FeedTheWorld. info/glyphosate-testing-test-yourself.
Turkey, one of the world’s largest producers of pistachios, has begun using tons of the shells to produce biogas (methane) as an alternative energy source instead of dumping them in landfills. The country even plans to power its first eco-city using this unconventional fuel. The planned 7,900-acre metropolis is expected to house 200,000 people in Gaziantep Province. This southern region near the Syrian border is the heart of Turkey’s pistachio production, yielding more than 50 percent of the country’s nuts. “When you plan such environmentally friendly systems, you take a look at the natural resources you have,” explains Seda Muftuoglu Gulec, a Turkish green building expert. “If the region was abundant in wind power, we would use wind energy.” If the project goes forward, construction will start within two years and be completed within two decades. A pilot phase will focus on a 135-acre piece of land and, if successful, expand into the entire city. It may inspire other agricultural regions to look at what they typically consider waste as an energy source. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/PistachioPoweredCity.
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Not Just for Kids Any More Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults. Featuring detailed black-andwhite drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies. Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect. “So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.” For a sample coloring gallery, visit JohannaBasford.com.
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Buying Kilowatts from Each Other Yeloha, a new, Boston-based, peer-to-peer solar startup, allows anyone to go solar, even if they live in a rented apartment, have a roof blocked by a shady tree or don’t have the funds to buy panels. Customers can sign up for the service either as a “sun host” or “sun partner”. Potential sun host homeowners have a roof suitable for solar, but can’t afford panels. Yeloha will install the panels for free in exchange for access to the solar power the panels create. Sun hosts also get about a third of the electricity created by the panels for free, translating to lower monthly power bills. The remaining power is distributed to the sun partners—customers that want to go solar, but don’t have a proper roof or own their home. Sun partners can buy as many solar credits as they’d like from Yeloha at a price that’s less than what they’d normally pay to their utility. The service is currently operating in Massachusetts only, but has plans for expansion across the country. For more information, visit Yeloha.com/sunhost.
Crab Crisis
Valuable Horseshoe Species Going Extinct The horseshoe crab, which is not really a crab, but belongs to the taxonomical class Merostomata among arthropods, is about to join the long list of endangered species. Their potential extinction poses a major threat to pharmaceutical, clinical and food industries seeking the secrets to the species’ survival over more than 250 million years with minimal evolution, enduring extreme temperature conditions and salinity. Individuals are able to go without eating for a year. Commonly found living in warm, shallow coastal waters on the sea floor, horseshoe crabs play an important ecological role. A continuing decrease in their population will affect other species, especially shorebirds that feed on the eggs, destabilizing the food chain. Sea turtles also feed on adult horseshoe crabs. Scientists worldwide want to include the invertebrate in schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1974, labeling them as an endangered species. Enforcement will include monitoring for improper uses of horseshoe crabs. Source: EndangeredSpeciesInternational.org
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Earthquakes Derail Dutch Gas Production Gas production by fracking in the Loppersum, Netherlands, area of the Groningen natural gas field, Europe’s largest, was suspended by a Dutch court after a home was damaged by earthquakes linked to the operation. Nette Kruzenga, co-founder of Groningen Centraal, one of two groups seeking an immediate halt in Groningen gas production, says, “It is clear the judge said that the situation around Loppersum is dangerous.” The actions of Dutch officials are different than in the U.S., where many people acknowledge the same problem while others deny its existence. States that tend to cite the danger are those that have experienced damaging earthquakes, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio and Virginia. Deniers include big-fracking states such as California, Colorado and Texas. In states that have reduced new injections and scaled back current operations, earthquakes have abated.
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Diaper Discovery Mushrooms Grow on Disposables
Disposable diapers are mostly indestructible, but a group of researchers led by Rosa María Espinosa Valdemar, at Mexico’s Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco, has found a way to degrade the soiled garments by growing mushrooms on them. Disposable diapers can last for hundreds of years in landfills because they contain not only the plant-based material cellulose that mushrooms consume, but also non-biodegradable materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and the superabsorbent gel sodium polyacrylate. The scientists grew the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, on a substance made from used diapers and were able to reduce the diaper’s weight and volume by up to 80 percent. For the experiment, the researchers only used diapers containing liquid waste. They sterilized and ground up the garments; mixed them with lignin from the remains of pressed grapes, coffee or pineapple tops; covered the mixture with commercially available fungus spores; and kept it in a plastic bag for three weeks. The resulting mushrooms had similar amounts of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals as in commercial yeast. They’re not intended for human consumption, but could be used as a supplement in cattle feed. Source: ScienceDaily.com
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Carbon Dioxide Levels Go Through the Roof The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that as of March, the global monthly average for carbon dioxide, the most prevalent heat-trapping gas, crossed a threshold of more than 400 parts per million (ppm), the highest in about 2 million years. “It’s both disturbing and daunting from the standpoint of how hard it is to slow this down,” says NOAA chief greenhouse gas scientist Pieter Tans. “Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.” In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.
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ou know when you have a “nagging feeling”, and you don’t address it, what happens? It turns into something much bigger because we tend to bury our emotions deep inside. The theory from Gary Craig, developer of the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), is that “the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system.” EFT (commonly known as “tapping”) is a form of emotional acupuncture—without the needles. A person uses their fingertips to tap on their own acupuncture meridian points. (For a video demonstration, visit eft.Mercola.com.) Clinical trials have shown that EFT is able to quickly reduce the emotional impact of memories of events or actions that trigger us into stress mode. Once the emotion is separated from the memory, the body can rebalance itself to the point of emotional and many times physical healing. Besides health-related stress and pain, some other areas that EFT makes a difference include relationship issues, stress over money situations, or job related issues. Clinical EFT is “evidence-based”, which means it has a body of scientific studies that supports its effectiveness. EFT calms the stress that underlies many problems—physical or psychological. Once that stress disappears, the problem tends to diminish in severity. Although EFT is a self-empowerment tool, there are times it is beneficial to work with a certified practitioner with intent listening skills serving as a guide, which will assist the client in getting to the bottom of their issue at a deeper level by using the exact words with which they need to be tapping. Elda Dorothy’s focus is on issues of family estrangement, but she has helped people challenged with limited money beliefs, fear of driving in the snow, significant other relationship issues and many other areas of limitation. She is available for group speaking engagements. For more information and to address a specific need, email Elda@Compassionate Truth.com or visit CompassionateTruth.com. For more information on research done on EFT, visit eftUniverse.com/research-and-studies/ eft-research. See ad, page 7.
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Any revenue we make above and beyond paying our employees goes to job training, such as hiring job coaches or going out into the community to find other available job opportunities. ~Alex Carlson
Minnesota and California might seem worlds apart in terms of general climate, but the Twin Cities area of the Midwest has strong roots in food production. According to the creators of Radical Roots, a documentary about this movement, “The Twin Cities has by far the largest number of food cooperatives in the country, including several of the largest, forming the basis for an alternative food economy, which helped it be named the number one metro area for local food in the nation.”
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Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent with a Disability-Friendly Business Plan by Michelle Hamburger
Achieve Clean (AC), LLC, is an eco-friendly, laundry detergent company that supplies job training and employment opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities.
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C, Blaine, was launched in 2014 by nonprofit Achieve Services to provide a steady stream of revenue for the organization. Previously, most of Achieve Services’ revenue came from the government, such as medical assistance, but was unreliable and potential cutbacks made developing training programs and job placement difficult. With AC, the consistent source of income provides long-term financial stability as well as an ideal place for Achieve
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Services’ clients to work. Business Development Specialist for Achieve Services, Alex Carlson, explains that AC has three main messaging points, the first being 100 percent of revenue from detergent sales supports disabled individuals. “Right now, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is much higher than the standard population. One of our goals is to create jobs, which AC does. Any revenue we make above and beyond paying our employees goes to
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job training, such as hiring job coaches or going out into the community to find other available job opportunities.” Each day at AC there are four or five employees working in the production line along with one job coach. About 15 people are employed with the company overall. Job coaches are non-disabled adults hired through Achieve Services to assist workers in their day-to-day tasks and teach workplace skills. AC’s second messaging point is that its laundry detergent is environmentally safe. “The product itself was developed by a chemist who followed the EPA’s Green Ingredients List to come up with the formula,” states Carlson. “It’s hypo-allergenic and unscented so it doesn’t trigger allergies or leave any harsh chemicals on clothes, and it’s non-hazardous so it’s something that can be handled by our population of people with disabilities.” Detergent is delivered in 360-gallon drums to AC’s production facility, where employees transfer it to one-gallon bottles, capping and labeling. As purchase orders arrive, their tasks turn to boxing-up, sealing and addressing the orders. “We have two guys who have been doing this from the beginning and they love it,” remarks Carlson. “They’re kind of the faces of AC. One special feature is that each detergent bottle tells the story of one of AC’s employees, and both of these guys’ stories are circulating on the labels.” AC has four stories in circulation and hopes to have about two dozen circulating at a time as the company continues to grow. The third and final messaging point is the detergent’s price. Carlson explains, “We figured we could nev-
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Speaking with Strangers er compete with the bargain brands people buy off the shelf at Wal-Mart. Making a high-quality product that’s good for the environment and supports a good cause was something we believed people would be willing to pay a little more money for.” AC’s detergent sells for $15.99 per bottle which is the same retail cost that people pay for Tide or most eco-friendly detergent brands. In the future, AC plans on relocating to a new production building boasting a retail storefront. Carlson says customers will be able to bring their empty bottles in for discounted refills or use their own containers and go zero-waste. Current retail locations include Coborn’s and Value Village Thrift, and online shoppers can buy direct from AC’s website. As part of Achieve Services’ membership plan, customers can even choose an automatic subscription to have detergent delivered on a regular basis right to their home or office. Ultimately, AC hopes its business will continue supporting the Twin Cities’ disabled adult community, provide stable jobs and encourage independent living. “As we grow, we see this as an endless opportunity,” says Carlson. “Our tagline is ‘Wash with A Cause’ and our CEO likes to say it’s the only detergent that makes you smile. I use it myself and am 100 percent sure of its cleaning ability, and believe people can feel good knowing they’re buying a good product for a great cause.” Location: 1201 89th Ave. N.E., #105, Blaine. For more information or to order Achieve Clean Laundry Detergent, call 763-783-4817 or visit AchieveClean.org or AchieveServices.org. Michelle Hamburger is a freelance writer and can be reached at Michelle@ NATwinCities.com.
The Simple Pleasures of Connecting by Violet Decker
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echnology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them. On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities. Part of the reason we intentionally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves. After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence.
Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day. It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face. It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology. Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others. So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better. Violet Decker is a freelance writer in New York City. Connect at VDecker95@ gmail.com.
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ENLIGHTENED PARENTING Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids by Meredith Montgomery
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tion with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.” Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin emphasizes finding ways to identify Establishing Values with their interests. “I Shelly Lefkoe, co-author My dad always of Chicken Soup for the love cars, and my dad told me it was my used to invite me on Soul: Guide to Effective Parenting, believes that school, my choice, test drives when I was a children learn what we kid. Both of my parents my grades, my life. took time to connect model as important values. She tells her daughIt made me want to with me, which had ters they should treat her a huge impact on our take responsibility. relationship.” with dignity and respect not because she’s their Christine Carter, ~Casey Martin mother, but because,, Ph.D., a sociologist with “That’s how you treat people and that’s the University of California Greater how I treat them.” Good Science Center, recognizes the Minneapolis college student Casey importance of talking explicitly about Martin often joins his father, Kirk, in values. When we see kids doing somepresenting Calm Parenting workshops thing we value, ask them how it made for parents, teachers and students them feel, she advises. “Teens don’t around the country. In growing up, he’s necessarily know that their parents valseen firsthand, “If you have a connecue character over grades,” Carter says, ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.
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“particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”
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Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says. “Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.” “We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.” Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.” Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and spiritual risks in
raising future generations If you can’t explain kids, they feel absolved: under protective house ‘I did something bad, something to a arrest,” he says. I got punished, now Louv prefers what’s we’re even,’” says 5-year-old, you called a hummingbird Lefkoe. When they get don’t really approach: “Hummingcaught doing something bird parents don’t they shouldn’t be doing, understand it; hover over their kids with she recommends (with they make you nature flash cards; they children as young as stand back and make 5) asking them, “What think about space for exploration and are the consequences what you know. problem solving through of your actions? Do you independent play, while want to live with them? ~Armin Brott remaining nearby, ready Your goal with this to zoom in at a moment’s conversation should be notice if safety becomes an issue.” that your child walks away feeling like Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s they made a mistake, but it was a great Positive Parenting radio program, relearning opportunity.” minds parents to increase opportunities As kids mature and are faced with for independence as youngsters grow. potentially dangerous scenarios, “You “Test a child’s ability to handle more don’t want them worrying about what freedom by providing the opportunity their friends will think; you want them to prove that they can. If they succeed, thinking about the consequences,” it’s a confidence builder. If not, it allows says Lefkoe. them to see for themselves that they’re Navigating the Teen Years not ready yet.” The intense journey of adolescence is Disciplined Communication about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to The first eight years of a child’s life are constantly remind myself that this is their the most formative, effecting personal journey, not mine, and that it’s going to beliefs that will shape the adult that sometimes be dark and difficult.” they’ll become, including impediments “The more power you give kids, the to fruitful self-expression. Fostering less they feel the need to test the uniconnection and confidence entails preverse,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents venting children from forming negative that while it’s relatively easy to control beliefs while keeping them safe. young children, rebellious teenagers are Lefkoe suggests focusing on what harder to handle when they feel they serves the child’s highest good in that have something to prove to an overbearmoment. “Get to the source of problems ing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking instead of talking about your expectaopportunities that don’t involve drugs and tions not being met, which is irrelevant,” alcohol is beneficial in the teen years. says Lefkoe. “Guide them to learn to “You want them to know how to handle discern what works and what doesn’t. freedom and be responsible once they You want your child to thrive, instead of are on their own,” she says. always trying to live up to others’ expec “When I got my driver’s license, I tations.” always came home before curfew,” says Parents can serve as a safe haven Martin. “I learned that if I could control for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to myself, my parents didn’t feel the need speak the truth without being corrected to control me, which gave me a ton of or shamed. If they tell you they’d like power in my life.” to do something you don’t approve of, Brott observes that as the parresist the urge to react with immediate enting role changes, “We can offer advice and talk to them about their to help, but it’s equally important to decision-making process. Be present learn to let go and admire the young enough for them to let them hear themadults they’re becoming.” selves think out loud.” Teens desperately want to not feel “Children need affection, attention, like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may acknowledgment and unconditional tell you to back off, but stay present and love, not discipline. When you punish
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engaged. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.” With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise. “It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future. Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.” Consider throwing a puberty
party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”
Kids as Teachers
“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott. Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined. Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the
dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.” It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless. Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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Kids like simple, elemental tastes and embrace the magic of the three-ingredient approach to cooking.
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KID COOKERY
They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves by Judith Fertig
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n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids. When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted
tomato soup with homemade croutons. “I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.” Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.” Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions. “When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen
the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs. In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class. We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.” Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes. “Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says. For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods. “Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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ostonian avid open-water swimmer Kate Radville is delighted that water constitutes 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. “The controlled environment of a swimming pool is convenient,” she says, “but splashing around outside in the beautiful summer sunshine is undeniably liberating.” Enthusiasts are both attracted by the rugged beauty of wild water and humbled by its power, but without proper skill or knowledge, swimming in natural settings can be risky. “Millions of dollars are annually spent on advertising, tourism and beach restoration projects to bring people to water,” says Dave Benjamin, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, “yet, the American Red Cross finds that 54 percent of Americans lack basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” Maximize enjoyment and safety in the open water by heeding basic guidelines. Be Weather Wise. Check the forecast before heading out and be conscious of any sudden climate changes. Leave the water or the area in the event of thunder or lightning. Tall buildings or mountains may block the view of the sky, and storms can pop up quickly, so Benjamin recommends using a battery-powered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm.
Nature is unpredictable, and there are inherent risks associated with swimming in open water, so I always swim with a buddy for companionship and basic safeguarding. ~Kate Radville Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville. “Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.” Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak. Even seemingly pristine waters can be contaminated by harmful bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollutants after rain. “Chat with local beach-goers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums. Steer Clear. Be mindful of hidden underwater hazards, ranging from sharp objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguard-protected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones. Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s moved on. Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia. Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic. “Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.” Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go unnoticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-or-flight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says. Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones. “Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease. Swim toward the light if disoriented
under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling. “Your lungs are your personal flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back and focus on your breathing.” While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.” “The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at Discovering Homemaking.com.
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Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals. David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress. Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals. It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.” Meditation quiets the mind from daily concerns, allowing us to stay open, listen and be aware.
Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.” In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do. “They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.” Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments. “Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking. We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”
her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital. Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give. Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.” Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
Animal Linguists “Everyone is born with the power to communicate with other species, and although it is long lost for many people, it can be regained for the benefit of all beings on Earth,” says Penelope Smith, author of the Animal Talk and When Animals Speak book series. Meet colleagues of this “Grandmother of Interspecies Communication” via Tinyurl.com/AnimalCommunicatorsDirectory.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Yoga & Ayurveda for Summer: Balance your Pitta – 12:30-2:30pm. Explore natural ways to balance this season’s hot, heavy, and steamy aspects. Bring a notebook, writing utensil, and mat. $25. Green Lotus Yoga and Healing Center, 18480 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville. GreenLotusYogaCtr.com. “Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive”– 7pm. Mark Winston reflects on three decades spent studying bees and on the lessons they can teach about how humans might better interact with one another and the natural world. Common Good Books, 38 S Snelling Ave, St. Paul. CommonGoodBooks.com.
Center, 1890 Buford Ave, St. Paul. Register at Metro Doctors.com. 612-623-2885. Daylily Sale – 8am-5pm. Purchase some of the beautiful daylilies you’ve been admiring at Noerenberg Gardens. A list will be available at the garden and on ThreeRiversParks.org in June. Noerenberg Gardens, 2865 Northshore Dr, Wayzata. Three RiversParks.org. Meta Institute Open House – 6:30-8:30pm. New Therapeutic Coaching Class starts early November. Meet our instructor, tour the school and ask any questions. Please contact us to sign up. Free. 5121 Winnetka Ave, Suite 200, New Hope. MetaInstitute.com.
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Holistic Exchange North – 11am-12:30pm. Join this monthly networking group for tips, sharing, connections and business building. Free. Meta Institute, 5121 Winnetka Ave N, Ste 200. New Hope. HolisticChamberMN.com.
5 Simple Business Ingredients Presentation – 7pm. Learn the five simple things to help make your business a success. It’s all about keeping things simple. $20. Call Diane for more information 651-636-4049.
Reiki Master Level 3 – 6-9:30pm, August 4&5. Become a Reiki Master. Students should be certified as a Second Degree Reiki Practitioner with the Meta Institute and document at least 50 hours of providing Reiki sessions. CE credit can be obtained for both massage therapists and nurses. This course is taught over two consecutive evenings. $300. 5121 Winnetka Ave, Ste 200, New Hope. MetaInstitute.com
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Homeopathy: A Holistic Form of Health Care – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn some basics about homeopathy and how by working with the immune system it can help with physical, mental and emotional issues. Homeopathy promotes safe and gentle healing. Free. First Wed of each month. Minnesota Center for Homeopathy, 7104 Lake St W, St Louis Park. Teresa Stewart 612-720-2332. Homeovista.org. Messages with Laurie Wondra – 7- 9 pm. This is a clearing and energy charge for your entire energy system. $30. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. Metamorphosis.cc. Yoga for the Outdoor Enthusiast – 7-8:30pm. Practicing yoga is an excellent way to develop strength, balance and flexibility. Join REI’s professional yoga instructor for an all-level class tailored to help enhance your pursuit of season specific outdoor activities. $25 session ($5 for members). Bloomington REI, 750 W American Blvd, Bloomington. Visit Rei.com for details and registration.
Energy Circle – 7-9pm. Hear messages from the angels, ascended masters, elders, guides and loved ones. Green Lotus, 18480 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville. Laurie@YourLifeCore.com. “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. Psinergy.info.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Healthiest State Summit: Reclaiming Minnesota’s #1 Health Ranking – 8am-4pm. Summit will explore why Minnesota’s health ranking has dropped from #1 to #6. The goal is to leave the summit with strategies and a commitment to work collectively to improve the health and health equity of all Minnesotans. University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference
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Studio-One Sixty Intuitive Collective Fair – 9:30am-3pm. Join us each month for the Intuitive Collective! Four practitioners will be present to help you gain perspective and tools to support your journey in life by offering a variety of services, such as Reiki, massage therapy, and more. Free (cost to work with provider). Studio-One Sixty, 308 Prince St, St. Paul. Amy Vasterling: jattop6@yahoo.com. Studio-OneSixty.com. Beginning Yoga – 1:30-2:30pm. The aim of this class is to familiarize students with a standard vocabulary of yoga postures so that the student will be able to take any open level yoga class. $12. Healing Elements, 2358 NE Stinson Pkwy, Minneapolis. Clothing & Seed Swap – 2-4pm. Bring in the items that are no longer right for you and trade them in for new ones. Any leftover items will be donated to charity. Open to the public (any age and gender). Plan to bring your seeds to swap too! Mount Olive Church, 3045 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis. DoItGreen.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Lake Harrient Spirital Community (LHSC) Motivational Service Panel – 10:30-11:30am. Laurie Wondra, Cindi Claypatch, Joan Brandmier and Jan Wikman offer education, explanation and some practical tools to help you work through the changes of the masculine/feminine energy. LHSC, 4401 Upton Avenue S, Minneapolis. YourLifeCore.com. Fix-It Clinic – 12-4pm. Learn valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash. Free. Arc’s Value Village, 10546 France Ave S, Bloomington. Shamanic Drumming Circle – 3-6pm. Come to a healing drum circle. We will drum for healing Mother Earth, ourselves and others and go on shamanic journey in a safe container and sacred circle. Holistic Gateway, 1415 6th St NE, Minneapolis. Holistic-Gateway.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 Journey to Wellness – 4-7pm. Each month will have a new theme, such as stress, gratitude, boosting your immunity. Massage 15 minutes for $10; Quantum Touch 15 minutes for $10; Mini-Hypnosis Session: $15 for 15 min, or $30 for 30 min. Circle of Healing Arts, 299 Coon Rapids Blvd, Ste 105, Coon Rapids. 763-257-7334. TheCircleOfHealingArts.com. MN350 Community Meeting – 6:30-8:30pm. Local monthly meetings on climate change. Hear what our engaged teams of people are working on and enjoy the appetizer buffet. Gandhi Mahal restaurant, 3009 27 Ave S, Minneapolis. MN350.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Holistic Chamber of MN Monthly Meetings – 7-9pm. This month’s discussion is on the latest technology advancements for small businesses. Whether you’re a business pro or just starting out there are many new and useful tips. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. HolisticChamberMN.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Twin Cities Lung Run/Walk – 8am-Noon. Walk or run around Lake Harriet to support Lung Cancer. Live music, entertainment, kids activities, bus
tour for lung cancer survivors and more. All ages welcome. $35 ages 13 and up; $15 ages 5-12; free for children under 5. Meet at E Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis. ABreathOfHope.org.
year olds. Call 612-927-8141 or visit our customer service desk to pre-register. $15/members and $20 for nonmembers. Whole Foods, 3060 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis. WholeFoodsMarket.com.
Reiki II – 10am-6pm. Building from the fundamentals taught in Reiki I, new materials include advanced symbols and protocols, use of tools like pendulums and crystals, long-distance healing techniques, and concepts of having your own Reiki practice. $210. Psinergy Natural Health, 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul. Psinergy.info.
Holistic Exchange East – 11:30am. Join this monthly networking group for tips, sharing, connections and business building. Free. The Intuitive Pathfinder, 308 Prince St, Ste160, St Paul. HolisticChamberMN.com.
Calling all Tarot Enthusiasts – 6pm. Join us the 3rd Saturday of each month for this gathering designed to appeal to all levels of knowledge and skill. $4. Enchanted Boutique, 4074 White Bear Ave, White Bear Lake. 651-600-3769. EnchantedBoutiqueMn.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Open Streets – 11am-5pm. Celebrate the opening of the Co-op Creamery Neighborhood Café. We’ll be in front of our new café grilling up brats and serving up free ice cream. Visit with co-op staff and enter a prize raffle. 2601 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. OpenStreetsMPLS.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17 Cooling Oils and AcuPoints – 6:30-9pm. This class will explore the cooling properties of essential oils that cool, calm and refresh, along with some cooling acupoints you can instantly use with the oils for added benefit. Class includes an instructional handout for home practice and all oils used in class. $39. Jodi Baglien Wellbeing and Wisdom Studio, 221 1st Ave NE, Osseo. JodiBaglien.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Sound Healing and the Labyrinth – 7-8:30pm. Join Laurie Wondra for a night of sound with drums, singing bowls, chimes and bells as she works with the frequencies of the people in the room to better align to the frequencies of the universe.$30. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. Metamorphosis.cc.
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Integration Station, 4517 Allendale Dr., White Bear Township Registration due by Aug 12. To register, call Kari at 763-785-4600. For more information, visit BrainGymTraining.com. The Kids Kitchen Camp Goes to China – 11am12:30pm. Taught by Chef Ani this class is for 5-12
10 Part Harmony Workshop – 12-1:30pm. During this experiential class, you will receive your birth destiny chart along with meditation techniques to help you meet and understand your 10-part choir. Learn to be the chief conductor of your inner world and your outer world. Free. Byerly’s, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka. 612-281-5613. Maria@CircleOfQuietToday.com. . Holistic Moms Monthly Meeting – 7-9pm. Before school starts, learn about how food and ingredients can affect your child’s and your own health, learning and behavior. Fuller Park Recreation Center, 4800 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis. TwinCitiesMN. HolisticMoms.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 Intuitive Reading Energy Healing Fair – 9am-3pm. Join us for an intuitive reading, energy healing, or one of our free learning sessions. Our hand-picked practitioners are among the best in their field and bring very creative, intimate, and comprehensive experiences for you to sample and enjoy. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. Metamorphosis.cc. Vision Card Workshop – 10am-3pm. During a fullday session you’ll develop a vision of the biggest life possible for you and start creating it right away. $149 by Aug 15/$169 after Aug 16. 28, Benhill Rd, St Paul. 651-225-0858. VisionCards.net. Reclaiming YOU Workshop – 1-3:30pm. “Do you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” (quote by Danielle LaPort). Celebrate, play and connect with your magical inner child. $54. Registration required. New Earth Center, 4180 W Broadway Ave, Ste 300, Robbinsdale. AGirlAndHerParachute.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Reiki Night – 7pm. Considered a key component in the foundation of Usui-sensei’s teachings, the Reiki Precepts are offered to support our journey. Explore the power of integrating these precepts into your day-to-day life. No prerequisite, all welcome. $20. The Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Road, Ste 105, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Holistic Exchange West – 11am-12:30pm. Join this monthly networking group for tips, sharing, connections and business building. Free. Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie. HolisticChamberMN.com. Holistic Connections – 7-8:30pm. Connect with holistic practitioners, entrepreneurs and businesses. $5 per person. New Earth Center, 4180 W Broadway Ave, Suite 300, Robbinsdale. NewEarthCenter.org Multidimensional Healing with Bette Hanson from PA – 7-9pm. If you are one of the many who are curious or working on expanding your awareness into higher dimensions, this healing is for you. $25. Holistic Gateway Center for the Healing Arts, 1415 6th St NE, Minneapolis. BetteHanson.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Chakra Intensive Healing Meditation – 8-9pm. Balance the flow of energies within respect to our own individual needs. $10 single/$15 for two sessions. Healing Elements, 2358 NE Stinson Pkwy, Minneapolis. HealingElementsMpls.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 United Ninja’s Summer Competition – 9:30am5:30pm. Watch or participate in the exciting and challenging Ninja competition taking place at a private gym location near Buffalo. $3,000 in prize money will be awarded. $8 for spectators or $80 for participants. Find United Ninjas on Facebook or text Kevin at 763568-1675 for location or more information.
plan ahead SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Fall Warm-up for Body, Mind and Spirit – 10am-1pm. Free workshops on holistic health, sampling our fall classes. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. 952-358-8343. Normandale.edu/ce/classes.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 2nd Annual Presence: Summit – 9am-5pm. Featuring Emmy Award Winner Rhonda Britten, plus intentional speakers on Living On Purpose. Tickets include lunch, digital gifts, door prizes and a soulful experience of wisdom, transformation and connection. Early Bird + VIP Reception Package $169 until August 15. Conference tickets in advance only; Marketplace open to public 10am-4pm. Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, 7025 Northland Dr N, Brooklyn Park. PresenceSummit.com or 651-705-6760.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCT. 17-18 Healthy Life Expo – 10am-5pm. Product samples, drawings and free health information. Seminars, product demonstrations, entertainment and shopping. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1302 Second St, Minneapolis. MediaMaxEvents.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 2015 Divorcing Divas Conference – 9am-5pm. Includes full day conference with two keynotes, choice of breakout sessions, breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and a cash bar reception with door prizes and raffles. $75 in advance/ $90 at the door. Marriott Minneapolis West.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 5-8 The North Shore Grief-Healing Retreat – Our grieving hearts, minds, bodies and spirits will be nurtured including nourishing meals and special grief-healing essential oils and teas created especially for this gathering. Cove Point Lodge in Beaver Bay. SacredWheelCenter.com. Times and cost announced soon.
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sunday 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. Laughter Yoga – 12-12:45pm. Sessions are alternately led by David Schaal and Pete and Jan Girard who are Certified Laughter Yoga Instructors. Fee is donation based for LHSC. Walk-ins welcome! You don’t have to be an LHSC member to attend. Lake Harriet Spiritual Center, 4401 Upton Ave. S, Minneapolis. LakeHarrietSpiritualCommunity.org. Backyard Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Designed for all yoga levels. If weather does not permit, we will relocate to a nearby studio. Updates will be posted two hours prior to class time on Facebook. Mats and refreshments provided. $10. Backyard of 20002 Dodd Blvd, Lakeville. Facebook.com/ CallieCatherineYoga. Spirit Circle – 6-8pm. Third Sun. Meet and share a variety of spiritual topics in an interactive discussion. Mini-services such as healing and readings available after each circle for a nominal cost. $10. RSVP, space limited. The Spirit Wellness Center, Ste 206, 3435 Washington Dr, Eagan. Kellie@ TheSpiritWellnessCenter.com. Kundalini Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Expect a moderate level of physical intensity with modifications given. All levels welcome. Class Pass. Bliss Yoga, 1565 Como Ave, St Paul. LauraEvelynAdrian.com.
monday Green Monday – 10am-6pm. The Art Shoppe at Midtown Global Market would love to invite you to the shoppe. They are a local Minnesota shoppe with over 80 consigned artists. Visit on Monday and get 10% off your purchase. The Art Shoppe at Mid-
Backyard Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Designed for all yoga levels. If weather does not permit, we will relocate to a nearby studio. Updates will be posted two hours prior to class time on Facebook. Mats and refreshments provided. $10. Backyard of 20002 Dodd Blvd, Lakeville. Facebook.com/ CallieCatherineYoga. 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. The Basics of Astrology – 7-8:30pm. Linda Michaels-Laine teaches this class that’s for beginners, novice and the just plain curious. Learn and discuss a new part of the natal chart and theories of basic astrology. $20 per session. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. Metamorphosis.cc.
tuesday Yoga: All Levels – 9:15-10:45am. Yoga as practiced in the traditional meditative style, offers a holistic approach to total health and fitness. Offered through Healing Waters in White Bear Lake. Class takes place at North Oaks Golf Club. Call 651-653-1660 to register and get information. HealingWaters-MN.com. Little Parachuters – 10:30-11:30am. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children 2-4 years old + parent/ caregiver. Come play with parachute, create fun art, experience sensory activities together in community. $48/8 classes, $8 single class. Pre-registration encouraged. New Earth Center, 4180 W Broadway Ave, Ste 300, Robbinsdale. NewEarthCenter.org. Movement & Sensory Classes – 6-8pm. Learn a variety of sensory awareness and movement explorations in order to facilitate fluidity, flexibility, coordination, perception and new opportunities,
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while reducing the hold of poor movement habits and chronic pain. $35/person per class (package discounts also available). Kamala Chaand Dance Company Studio, 1051 Hudson Rd, St Paul. Please pre-register with Breana at 218-251-7608 or BreanaLarson@gmail.com.
wednesday 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. Sip Tea & Move Qi – 4-7pm. Join Ian Lowther for complimentary herabl tea infusions (non-alcoholic & caffeine free) 612-399-6322. Sliding scale $15-40. NE Community Acupuncture, 1224 2nd St NE, Ste 200, Minneapolis. Info@NeCommunity Acupuncture.com. NeCommunityAcupuncture.com. Mindfulness Meditation – 6:30-7pm. Research shows that visualizing light accelerates physical healing and improves mood. In this season of short days and long nights, brighten your life with these weekly light meditations. Free. Center of Light, 2548 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. 612-205-5545. Minneapolis@CentersOfLight.org.
thursday Meditation and Yoga Sampler Program – 6-9pm. Hatha yoga, 6-7p; guided meditation, 7-7:30pm; speakers, 7:30-8:30pm; vegetarian soup and fellowship follow. $15/suggested donation. The Meditation Center, 631 University Ave Ne, Minneapolis. 612379-2386. TheMeditationCenter.org. Planetary Meditation for Peace – 7pm. Join our conscious community for an evening of service to harmonize the world by blessing the Earth through a loving-kindness meditation. $5. Lake Harriet Spiritual Center, 4401 Upton Ave. S, Minneapolis. LakeHarrietSpiritualCommunity.org.
friday Group Meditation (Satsang) – 7:30-9pm. Satsang every Fri night, unless otherwise noted. End your work week and begin your weekend with a deep immersion into meditation. No experience necessary. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Highland Yoga Center, 1040 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul. 612-4080434. HighlandYogaCenter.com.
saturday 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.
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ESSENTIAL OILS – Looking to learn more about how essential oils can improve your health and well-being? I offer a free consultation. Ronai Brumett at 763-221-5999 or RonaiBrumett@gmail.com.
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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.
MIND AND BODY CHIROPRACTIC
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Mind & Body Chiropractic is a membership practice. Current memberships are $67/mo Individual and $100/mo Family and include all visits and adjustments for the month. Call the office or visit the website to schedule your first visit.
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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 22.
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COMPUTER REPAIR PSINERGY TECHWARRIOR ST. PAUL 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul 612-234-7237 • StPaulVirusRemoval.com
“Is your Computer being Crabby?” Onsite/In-Home or Office, Bring-to-Us Computer Repair services. 2011-12 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner. Local • Affordable • Honest • Greener.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Kim Pilgrim • 651-366-1112 • KimPilgrim.com 4315 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis 5555 Alameda St, Shoreview Move beyond pain and stress for a more centered, calm, and balanced you. Relieving headaches, neck/ back pain, concussion, anxiety/ depression, and more. “Kim has an intuitive sense that goes to a place of deep healing.” Auto claims accepted. sense that goes to a place of deep healing.” Auto claims accepted.
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6100 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park 952-929-4545 • KingTooth.com Our goal is to integrate alternative philosophies into conventional dental treatment, because the mouth can influence the rest of the body, and vice versa. See ad, page 18.
TOOTH BY THE LAKE
Una Forde, DC 6009 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 106, St. Louis Park • 952-922-1478 GoldenSunChiro.com
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Improved brain function can relieve symptoms like headache and fatigue and allow for better concentration and balance. Over 23 years of chiropractic experience. Quality, holistic care.
YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS
Your Essential Wellness Center 4517 Allendale Dr, White Bear Township Kari Murlowski • 763-785-4600 YLScents.com/AllNaturalKari Young Living Essential Oils exclusive seed to seal process of selecting the seeds, cultivating, distilling, testing and sealing insures the highest quality, therapeutic grade essential oils for you. We have an oil for that! See ad, page 11.
FINANCES
KING TOOTH
I’m an intuitive healer/teacher and I help people work through blockages, obstacles, disease through the modalities of Kundalini Yoga and CranioSacral Therapy. I offer classes, workshops, intensives and private sessions locally and nationally.
ESSENTIAL OILS
We build a foundation of trust by treating our patients as individuals. Understanding how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, we make a difference by providing a relaxing and positive experience. See ad, page 9.
THE NUMBERS WHISPERER
Nicole Fende • 866-570-5551 TheNumbersWhisperer.com/NAW I help heart-centered business owners understand their numbers, charge what they’re worth and grow their business by being better informed about this aspect of their business. I’m an author, coach and speaker and everything I do is to help you succeed by embracing the numbers side of your business. See ad, page 17.
GRAPHIC DESIGN CAMPFIRE STUDIO
Sara Shrode, Graphic Designer Minneapolis, MN 612-554-6304 • CampfireStudio.net CampfireStudio@comcast.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.
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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.
HAIR REGROWTH MOROCCAN ECO-BIOLOGICS, LLC
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Holistic Hypnosis Wellness Center Brenda K Miller, CH 4325 Elmore Ave, Webster, MN 55088 651-398-7047 • Harmonic-Spirit.com
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Harmonic Spirit advocates wellness through hypnosis and spiritual guidance. Overcome daily challenges, promote wellness, learn mindfulness eating, manage situational stress and bring forth a positive mental attitude. Bring your whole-self into a positive life change and healing process. Awaken your spirit and transform your world.
IMAGE SPECIALIST
Positive solutions from an Abraham-Hicks Law of Attraction perspective. Also, TAROT (Thoth-Crowley deck/Angeles Arrien symbolic interpretations). Also offering Raw Vegan lifestyle coaching, detoxing and food preparation. All issues. Sliding Fee. Please inquire.
NUTRITION 90 FOR LIFE NUTRITION
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DAWN STEBBING, LLC
4189 Centerville Rd, Vadnais Heights Dawn@DawnStebbing.com DawnStebbing.com • 651-307-0342 As a certified image consultant I help women who struggle with their lack of confidence in their appearance, and they want to develop more credibility, presence and influence in their lives. I help them get their “SEXY” back! See ad, page 21.
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.
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.
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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.
PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT COMPASSIONATE TRUTH
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Reiki Master Teacher Joyful-Connections.com • 763-229-9988 I offer private Reiki healing sessions, Reiki training and certification. I’ve been practicing Reiki 10+ years and have been teaching for 6 years. Reiki is a gentle, yet powerful form of healing that helps reduce stress/ anxiety, find balance and release mental, emotional and physical blocks. It can help lighten your load, increase your vitality and help you feel better overall. See ad, page 20.
RETREAT CENTER THE CHRISTINE CENTER
Being estranged from your family members doesn’t have to feel so heavy. With the right support, a safe space and a compassionate practitioner guiding the process, you can release the hidden emotional burden you carry. See ad, page 7.
W8303 Mann Road, Willard, WI 715-267-7905 • ChristineCenter@tds.net ChristineCenter.org Host your program at our beautiful meditation, spirituality and wellness retreat center located in a Wisconsin woodlands sanctuary. Or come for a personal retreat or attend a retreat program. Delicious homemade vegetarian and gluten-free meals.
PETS CAT CARE CLINIC
STRETCH THERAPY
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HEALING TAJ
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 22.
Active Isolated Stretching Minnetonka/St. Louis Park HealingTaj.com • 763-913-6722 “I love massage, but too often it feels good temporarily and then the pain and tightness comes back again. I have found with AIS that by stretching and lengthening the fibers, almost like a yoga/massage that the pain doesn’t come back again,” Warren King.
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Minneapolis & Hudson, WI 612-568-3538 • DrKyra@gmail.com DrKyraHolisticTherapy.com How many times have you been told you’re too sensitive? I help you unearth the strength of your sensitivity with fun, life-changing workshops and individual sessions. Flower essence therapy, Reiki, past life regression and more for profound healing and transformation. Visit my website for details about my new Strength of Sensitivity podcast!
TRADITIONAL NATUROPATHY CREATED BY NATURE WELLNESS
Debbie Engelmann, BS, NHD • 952-237-8145 190 S River Ridge Cir, Suite 315, Burnsville CreatedByNatureWellness@charter.net CreatedByNatureWellness.com Rediscover the “healthy you” naturally! Each healing plan focuses on healing the “whole self” rather than simply stopping symptoms. Using Traditional Naturopathy techniques and Mother Nature’s gifts, gentle healing begins with empowering life-style changes, and much more. Ask for 10% discount on initial consultation.
WELLNESS CENTERS HEART OF TAO RESONANCE ART
HOTResonanceArt.com 612-703-7501 • DoushinGadu@gmail.com Heart of Tao Resonance Art is a place to heal your body, mind and spirit, a place to practice new ways of living, and a place to create bright future for yourself and the others. See ad, page 8.
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