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ecently, I began to feel like I was living in a bubble. My hearing has become impaired due to a sinus/ear infection and there are certain sounds I can’t hear at all, such as the blinker in my car or voices through a microphone. It’s either silence or a cacophony of indistinguishable sounds. Except for the ringing which is loud and constant. As is so often the case, a person learns to give thanks and show appreciation when something disappears. I’m confident my hearing will come back and life will return to normal. In the meantime, it helps to appreciate the humor and goodwill of friends and family as I keep pantomiming that I can’t hear and miss parts, big and small, of conversations. Can you repeat that, please? Life outside my bubble continues! Already we have cooler weather, the changing of the leaves and getting ready for hibernation during the upcoming winter months. At our house this preparation includes retrieving heavy blankets and soft, padded winter gear from the closets and attic, and cooking lots of bone-warming soups and stews. This fall, Natural Awakenings celebrates a variety of health fairs and expos around the Twin Cities. As of this writing there are four health fairs we’ll be attending. It’s likely there are more going on, but these are what we know about. If you know of others, please share them with me. All of these events offer free samples, networking with attendees and owners, giveaways and lots of information. If you’re looking to learn more about healthy, vibrant living, I encourage you to visit these local health fairs.

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Neighborhood Fall Festival, St. Paul – This outdoor event will take place rain or shine. Join host Psinergy Tech Warrior St. Paul and Psinergy Natural Health and Holistic Wellness as they celebrate their sixth anniversary with a neighborhood fall festival. Saturday, October 11 Cross of Glory Lutheran Church Health Fair, Mounds View – The Memorial Blood Center will offer blood typing and there will be lots of prizes and giveaways. Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19 Healthy Life Expo, Minneapolis Convention Center – This event is one of the premier expos in the region. More than 200 vendors will be present to share samples, specials and information for enriched living. Here’s to autumn gatherings with friends old and new.

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Yoga for a Cause at Healthy Life Expo

he Healthy Life Expo will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 18 and 19. Yoga practitioners can participate in Yoga for a Cause, a benefit for the Children’s Miracle Network and the Miss Minnesota Outstanding Teen’s scholarship. The expo will focus on food and yoga. A variety of experts will speak about healthy cooking, yoga and bhakti wellness at three stages throughout the show. More than 200 exhibitors will also be present to demonstrate the latest health and wellness products. Speakers include chef Kurt Styles, author of Cooking to Save Your Life; Maria Maldonado, who runs a medical tourism concierge; and Dr. Katie Corazzo, who will discuss how nutrition and natural treatments can affect women’s hormones. Several presenters will demonstrate and discuss various yoga techniques. “Kinetic King” Tim Fort will build one of his kinetic gadgets at the expo. He has demonstrated his contraptions on America’s Got Talent and at the Essen Spiel Toy Fair in Germany and in Russia. Donations of food items will go to Moms and Neighbors Food Drive. The first 100 people through the door each day will receive a free goodie bag.

ross of Glory Lutheran Church, in Mounds View, will host its first annual health fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 11. There will be a variety of vendors, raffles, samples and giveaways, as well as a lunch provided with a free-will offering. This free event is open to the public and will host vendors related to a variety of healthful living in the areas of physical fitness, beauty and kids’ health, as well as health for the home, finances, cars and lawns. Memorial Blood Service will also be on hand to offer free blood typing for those who wish to learn about their blood types. Hourly raffles will award attendees with a chance to win prizes and gift cards. Cost: Free. Location: 5472 Adams

“You can resume your connection withSt., Mounds View. For more information, call 763-764-2528 or visit Cost: $6 for adults; free with coupon in ad on page 22loved or withone. the”donation of a your CrossOfGloryMV.org. non-perishable food item. Location: 1301 2nd Ave. S., R Hall C, Minneapolis. For more Gary Beaver, MA, Licensed Psychologist information, call Rick Martinek at 952-238-1700, email Rick@MediaMaxEvents.com or in rather small print visit MediaMaxEvents.com.

Gunelson Fitness Expands and Extends Hours

unelson Fitness and Nutrition, of Golden Valley, recently completed the expansion of an additional training and workout room. This home-based fitness center now has two complete gyms. It also Matt & Brigitt Gunelson has expanded its open hours to accommodate growing clientele. Husband-and-wife owners Matt and Brigitt Gunelson are both certified personal trainers and nutrition coaches who work with clients in their Golden Valley home in two separate gyms totaling 850 square feet. Further work to expand the square footage of the upstairs gym from 250 to 550 is planned for 2015. Both trainers offer one-on-one or partner training sessions and work with small groups, either at their studio or at clients’ homes. They also offer aromatherapy sessions, nutrition counseling, yoga and Pilates classes, partner training and boot camp. They recently added online fitness and nutrition planning. “We’re excited to see more people taking steps to improve their health and vitality,” says Matt, a natural bodybuilder who competed the last two years in Mr. Natural Minnesota. “Not everyone is comfortable in a gym setting and many are unsure how to use the variety of machines,” says Brigitt. “Our clients prefer the non-intimidating environment of our private gym and love the privacy of workouts in our home, while building their fitness knowledge and confidence, wherever they are in their health journey.””

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heryl Downey, founder of Sacred Wheel Center for Grief and Healing, in Burnsville, will host two events this fall to help people deal with loss and transition. Downey, a former hospice chaplain and certified spiritual healer, will hold both workshops at the Berkshire of Burnsville Community Room. The first is the Mysteries of FatherLoss Retreat, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 25. The second is the Sacred Prayer Beads Workshop, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 22. RegistraCheryl Downey tion fee for each event includes materials and a light lunch. Downey has worked with death, dying, life losses and grief for almost 35 years, and has seen the immense benefit people can receive by acknowledging the grief that resides within them. “Autumn is a natural time for reflections of our life losses and transitions,” Downey says. “We see our world releasing the energy of outward vibrancy and brilliance into a quiet introversion and internal movement, much like grief can be. In contrast, grief-hearted ones may feel their changes and loss more acutely and heavily this time of year, and find themselves searching for a deeper healing and release.” Cost: $25 each; payment may be made by cash or check, or online through PayPal. To register, call 612-272-3977 or email Healing@SacredWheelCenter.com and include name, phone number and event. Location: 13901 Echo Park Cir., Burnsville. For more information, visit SacredWheelCenter.com. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 29.

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he practice of holistic dentist Tara Kaur, DDS, of Edina, recently became green-certified by the Eco-Dentistry Association. Kaur offers natural alternatives to conventional dental treatment options with metal-free, fluoride-free, anxiety-free and eco-friendly general dentistry. “I understand the importance of enlisting the body, mind Tara Kaur, DDS and spirit to the care of my patients’ mouths and to the maintenance of their well-being,” says Kaur. “It is my mission to educate, empower and assist all my patients in making informed health care decisions.” Kaur’s practice features eco-friendly dentistry, holistic and biological philosophies, patient education and empowerment, integrated and individualized patient care, metal-free dentistry, biocompatible dental materials, holistic hygiene and periodontal programs, fluoride-free, natural, herbal, homeopathic-friendly oral care products, and an intentional, health-promoting dental clinic design. Kaur’s practice is among only 100 in the world to receive gold certification from the Eco-Dentistry Association, which recognizes the highest standard of pollution prevention, waste reduction, water conservation, energy conservation and wellness-based initiatives. Kaur is also a member of the Twin Cities’ Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce. “I truly believe the lives of my patients, my amazing dental team members, myself and the world at large is changed by transforming oral health, one smile at a time,” says Kaur. Location: 7701 York Ave. S., Ste. 140, Edina. For more information, call 952-9566700 or visit TaraKaurDDS.com. See ad, page 9.

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Vermont Romance David Lloyd Glover The day 4-year-old David Lloyd Glover accompanied his dad to watch the Walt Disney animated film Fantasia on the big screen, his world changed. “I was overwhelmed by the remarkable imagery,” he recalls. “When my father told me it was all drawn and painted, I knew that’s what I wanted to do—and out came the paints.” The paints, and Glover’s abiding passion for them, remained with him through a successful career as a newspaper editorial illustrator and the founder and director of an award-winning advertising agency with clients that included Pepsi Cola, Yamaha, McDonald’s and the 1988 Winter Olympics. Upon leaving the ad industry, Glover returned to his first love: fine art. Describing his style as “vivid impressionism,” Glover says his artistic influences are rooted in the masterworks of painters such as Renoir, Monet and Cézanne. His oils on canvas, which are collected worldwide, reflect the sensibilities of color and light that have made the paintings of Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh so magical and inspiring. Adept at capturing the atmosphere surrounding compositional elements, Glover creates a visceral connection with his viewers. “I want to bring out human emotions in my art,” he says. “I’m telling either a narrative or an emotional story using my artistic imagination, and I want viewers to feel a resonance and an impact.” View the artist’s portfolio at DavidLGlover.com.

icensed massage therapist Heather Burke, of Heather’s Therapeutic Massage, in St. Paul, offers microcurrent (neuro-muscular stimulation) as well as traditional massage techniques. “Massage and microcurrent together has been one of the most fascinating, healing combinations that I brought into my practice three years ago,” Burke says. She wanted to bring more relief to clients suffering from autoimmune diseases such as Lyme disease, arthritis, neuropathy and fibromyalgia, Heather Burke as well as carpal tunnel and repetitive stress discomfort, and injuries to the soft tissues, spine and rotator cuff. Microcurrent therapy applies gentle, low-level electrical currents through electrodes placed in specific locations on the body to treat pain and inflammation. The process envelops injured muscular, fascia and nerve connection tissues with a frequency field that is identical to the frequencies found in normal, healthy tissue to promote and accelerate healing. One reason she started using microcurrent was because of a friend with advanced Lyme disease. When he first began receiving microcurrent therapy from Burke, he could barely walk, talk or think clearly, and he struggled with Tourette’s syndrome and depression. “After his microcurrent sessions, he was a lot more energetic, relaxed, humorous, articulate, focused and able walk without his cane,” Burke says. Now, after three years, he comes in once a month for maintenance and is still making cumulative progress with each session. Another client started receiving microcurrent and massage therapy two years ago. At age 50 he had been in extreme pain due to multiple spinal injuries from a ski accident 10 years earlier. He had broken vertebrae in his neck and mid and lower back and had been on high doses of painkillers. After receiving microcurrent and massage therapy once a week for three months, he was finally able to be on his feet for longer periods of time without having to lie down every two hours, and he had more strength and energy as well. “It’s been nearly two years, and he is now completely off painkillers, and is able to live a more functional life,” Burke says. He now comes in for maintenance once a month as well. “I’ve been excited by my clients’ progress after receiving microcurrent and massage therapy,” Burke says. “This has improved their quality of living, whereas before they were mired in physical pain.” Heather’s Therapeutic Massage is located at 905 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 303, St Paul. For more information, call 612-812-3792 or visit HeatherBurkeMassage.com. See Community Resource listing, page 30.

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sed for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, neti pots have recently become popular in the Western world and are recognized for their value in preventing and relieving sinus infections. Typically, a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and purified or distilled water is poured from one nostril through the other to flush out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite, points to a powerful new paradigm that helps neti pot users deal even more effectively with infection: a regimen of aqueous, colloidal silver and soothing herbal and plant extracts. Frank recommends using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for several minutes. “Bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with simple saline flushes,” he explains. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive in the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much. However, colloidal silver disables certain enzymes needed by anaerobic bacteria, viruses, yeasts and fungus, resulting in their destruction. And, unlike antibiotics, silver does not allow resistant ‘super bugs’ to develop.” He also suggests soothing the sinuses with restorative herbal decoctions. Calendula, plantain and aloe contain vital nutrients that soothe and heal, while Echinacea root and grapefruit seed extract offer antimicrobial benefits. Frank emphasizes the importance of using a neti pot safely and responsibly and warns against table salt, which can irritate nasal membranes, and tap water, which may contain contaminants. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit MyNaturesRite.com. See ad, page 28.

Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health

esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent). Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes. A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energy-efficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents.

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ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises. At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.

Drinking Water Awareness by Justin Regnier rinking water regulations leave room for improvement. Virtually every city across the nation has a known carcinogen present in the water that is acceptable by current law. There are two sets of standards that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) utilizes for regulating drinking water in the United States. The Maximum Contamination Level Goal (MCLG) is the recommended level of a contaminant where there is zero risk to health. The second is the Maximum Contamination Level (MCL), the highest level of a contaminant allowed by law. The MCL is determined by the cost to treat the contaminant and the technology available to treat it, and is set as close to the MCLG as possible. The MCLG is currently only a recommendation; the MCL is the only enforceable standard. It is recommended to consume a level of zero parts per billion of arsenic to avoid any health risk. However, the city can legally supply water with as much as 10 parts per billion of arsenic in Minnesota. The Safe Drinking Water Act originally passed by Congress in 1974 did not account for the newest chemicals or drugs found in drinking water. During a five-month investigation in 2008, the Associated Press discovered that 24 major municipalities had drugs present in the drinking water ranging from anxiety and depression medications to sex hormones. Minneapolis drinking water tested positive for caffeine. None of these drugs is currently regulated. In addition, it is not required that they be tested for nor, most surprisingly, is it required that residents drinking the water be notified. Although there are drinking water standards in place, this does not mean the quality of drinking water has to be limited by them. In a report called Reducing Environmental Cancer Risks: What We Can Do Now, the President’s Cancer Panel stated: “Individuals and families have many opportunities to reduce or eliminate chemical exposures. For example, filtering home tap water or well water can decrease exposure to numerous known or suspected carcinogens or endocrine-disrupting chemicals.” Because there are many different water filter technologies available and because specific technology is needed to address certain contaminants, it is best to seek a professional recommendation. The Water Quality Association is a great place to search for a qualified professional.

Justin Regnier is the sales manager of Merle’s Water Conditioning, 2200 Hwy. 36 E., N. St. Paul. For more information, call 651-777-1349, email Merles@MerlesWater.com or visit MerlesWater.com. See ad, page 17.

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~Albert Camus

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Zoning Tropical Waters Like Land Resources In the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, 24 scientists from Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, Australia, New Caledonia, Sweden and Kenya affirm that one-fifth of humanity lives within 60 miles of a tropical coastline, primarily in developing countries. They warn that growing populations and the increasing impact of climate change ensure that pressures on these coastal waters will only grow. Most locations are lacking in holistic, regional management approaches to balance the growing demands from fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, oil, gas and mineral extraction, energy production, residential development, tourism and conservation. Lead author Peter Sale, of the United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health, states, “We zone land for development, farms, parks, industry and other human needs. We need a comparable degree of care and planning for coastal ocean waters. We subject [the sea], particularly along tropical shores, to levels of human activity as intense as those on land. The result is widespread overfishing, pollution and habitat degradation.” According to the paper, solutions must address a larger geographic scale over a longer period of time; focus on multiple issues (conservation, fisheries enhancement and land-based pollution); and originate from a local jurisdiction to gain traction with each community. View the paper at Tinyurl.com/OceanZoning.

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Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coalfired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/ NewSolarRoadways. Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute

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Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.” For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.

Homeowners with gardens have many natural, organic and sustainable options for mulching, which enriches soils with nutrients, helps retain moisture and controls weeds. In most regions, many types of trees can provide ingredients. In northern areas, ridding the yard of fall leaves yields a natural mulch. Apply ground-up leaves, especially from mineral-rich oak and hickory trees, so they biodegrade by growing season. OrganicLandCare.net suggests choosing from double-ground and composted brush and yard trimmings; hemlock, pine, fir and Canadian cedar; and ground recycled wood. Using a lawnmower with a high blade height or switching to a serrated-edged mulching blade can chop leaves into tiny fragments caught in an attached bag. The National Turfgrass Federation notes, “A regular mower may not shred and recirculate leaves as well as a mulching blade.” Shredded leaves also can filter through grass and stifle springtime dandelions and crabgrass, according to Michigan State University research studies. Ground-up parts of many other plants can also provide natural mulch in their native regions. AudubonMagazine.org cites cottonseed hulls and peanut shells in the Deep South, cranberry vines on Cape Cod and in Wisconsin bogs, Midwest corncobs, and pecan shells in South Carolina.

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2014

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Live Your True Self

JANUARY

health & wellness

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inspiration

Four Tools Guide Us on Our Life Journey

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rethinking heart health plus: stress relief

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by Indira Dyal-Dominguez

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food & garden

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MAY

women’s wellness plus: bodywork

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JUNE

inspired living

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food watch

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SEPTEMBER

conscious caretaking plus: yoga

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OCTOBER

sustainable communities plus: chiropractic and acupuncture NOVEMBER

personal empowerment plus: beauty

DECEMBER

awakening humanity plus: holiday themes

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tarting today, we can experience life as a naturally unfolding expression of our vision and realize the contribution we are here to make. Living a truly good and purposeful life becomes as natural as breathing as we shift into a new paradigm based on the four tools of connect, listen, trust and act. In most people’s current paradigm, the limited and limiting human mind will shape and drive our day-to-day actions whenever we allow it to. When we buy into it, it becomes our automatic truth, organizing our energy around fears for survival. Everything changes when we stop focusing primarily on what we need to do in order to function and survive. Instead, by realizing that our essence is energy, we gain powerful access to our ability to separate the human mind’s chatter from our higher consciousness, shifting us into a new relationship with who we are. That’s where we can now go for the answers that are unique to us and aligned with our true journey and purpose. Connect. The initiating step of seeing our real self as an eternal energetic force of higher consciousness activates our alignment with the universal vibrational force of all creation. This energy frequency becomes real and available to us. Listen. By learning to distinguish between the mind’s busyness and intuited messages of our true self, we come to more consistently align our actions with our highest being. As a result, we naturally walk a path of honoring both our highest self and others. Trust. The inner guidance we discern often defies logic, but we begin to trust that it knows best. The beauty is that because everything is in relationship with everything else, when one piece of our life changes or moves forward it shifts the entire energy and relationship with everything else, allowing for a new

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relationship and a new result. Such trust goes deep, activating our inner knowing of who we are; not from the basis of a thought or concept, but as our new reality. We are listening to and heeding our most authentic self. Act. Be aware that when we honor our higher self, transcending the human mind’s control, the ego will fight for its survival. It may argue for doing something else, not doing it fully or create circumstances that make it tough to act from an authentic place. Now we can release such mind suggestions and choose what supports our true journey. We are here to experience our own magnificence as we walk our journey on Earth. In acting, we are saying, “I am not my mind; I am a wellspring of divine truth.” We are claiming our eternal identity. Indira Dyal-Dominguez’s new book, YOU: A Spiritual Being on a Spiritual Journey, is based on 15 years of personal experience using the four tools and living from the spirit within while developing and sharing programs that guide others to connect with their true self. Access free tools at IndiraToday.com.

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Psinergy: Health for People and the Computers They Use by Karen Adams

Six years ago, St. Paul-based Psinergy Natural Health and Holistic Wellness opened its doors. Wellness practitioner SchaOn Blodgett began his holistic health company by offering a variety of services and products for stress management, relaxation and general well-being. He was soon joined by his partner, technology expert André Thomas of Psinergy TechWarrior St. Paul, whose additional business resulted in their “dual-sided healing company” for both people and their computers. “Originally, Psinergy was only meant to be a holistic health company, combining the knowledge from the ages through metaphysical and esoteric studies with new scientific advancements of today’s world,” explains Blodgett, who is also an instructor in holistic health studies at Normandale Community College. “Then we decided to have another branch to the company, providing computer repair services that focused on also educating the clients on their computers and what they can do to avoid issues in the future. This is similar to what we do on the holistic health side of the company in regards to a person’s health empowering the individual.” Psinergy’s natural health services include Esogetics Holistic Medicine, such as Colorpuncture, Kirlian Energy Emission Analysis, dream symbols and many therapies including Ophthalmotropic Genetic, Infrared Pain, I-Ching symbol, crystal, col-

or sound, ancestral trauma release, attachment release and brainwave synapsis therapies. Psinergy also offers Access Bars and Access Consciousness, BodyTalk Access, Reiki and Reiki classes, tarot card, palmistry and tea leaf readings and GoEnergetix homeopathy, botanicals and nutritionals, as well as Ayurvedic remedies and herbs. When it comes to Psinergy’s technology services, “We’re here to help” is the motto when customers have a “sick” computer. Psinergy TechWarrior St. Paul specializes in the needs of individuals and small, local businesses. “Our focus is on repairing, when it makes sense, instead of contributing more toxic waste to landfills,” Thomas adds. “And we keep computer repair simple, because we know you already have a headache.” He adds, “Just like the human being, computers need things like wellness checks (tune-ups), a strong immune system (upto-date anti-virus software) and de-stress-

ing routines (defragging). When things go awry, you want someone who specializes in bringing it back to optimal health.” Blodgett and Thomas say their focus is on fair, honest and responsible prices along with experienced therapists (for both health and technology) that can answer questions in an understandable and applicable way. “We meet our clients at the level of understanding that they are at, and we enjoy having everyone leave here feeling empowered, either to use their computer better, or how they can be the master of their own health, or both,” Blodgett says. “Additionally, we talk with our clients as though they are our friends or family and truly feel that every single person is valuable and we work on conveying this with every interaction.” In their new space, the partners have brought in additional practitioners for both health and technology, and plan to continue growing to meet the needs of the whole community. “We work to enrich our community through free-will donation wellness nights, and we work with select individuals, when possible, who would not otherwise be able to obtain these valuable holistic health services to make a positive impact on their whole lives,” Blodgett says. “We find value in seeing others around us succeeding and the joy and happiness that brings.” To celebrate its sixth anniversary, Psinergy will host an expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 5. Psinergy Natural Health and Holistic Wellness and Psinergy TechWarrior St. Paul are located at 1553 Como Ave., St. Paul. For more information on wellness, call 612-217-4325 or visit Psinergy.info. For more information on technology, call 612-234-7237 or visit StPaulVirusRemoval. com. See ad, page 14.

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Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health by Kathleen Barnes

hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. “What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in

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five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.

Growing Movement

Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

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Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads

have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world. In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture

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to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls. Locate a certified practitioner at American BoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture.org/ about-us/find-a-diplomate. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald

oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

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A sustainable, or “eco”-city, generally runs on clean and renewable energy, reducing pollution and other ecological footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire eco-cit-

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ies, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, people-centered districts.”

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl.com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

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Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself

movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden.

cities are overseeing the expansion of subway and light rail systems, revamped street car systems and even ferry and water taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined ~ Charles Montgomery, California in building Upgraded Happy City networks of EV charging Transportation stations, funding fleets With America’s roads increasingly of no- or low-emission government clogged with pollution-spewing vehicars and making green options clearer cles, urban planners in most larger U.S. for consumers. If all goes as planned,

the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by 2025. Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents. One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and community groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help

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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages. Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure. Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike. Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area. Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of

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California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local Food

What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into low-income neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste Reduction

While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two

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examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —old-fashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains— taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME by Ryan Hogan It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects. Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis. Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:

HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.

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Decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria on their surface cells.

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Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round. FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: •

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WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed. Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the

Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down with something over the course of the school year. We all get sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents. For more information, please visit www.xlear.com.

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New Cancer Test for Dogs Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment by Shawn Messonnier

et owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better outcomes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no. As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most diagnosed cancers, which typically already have been active for six to 12 months or longer.

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Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed, because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, ginseng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages. Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill. The tests provide valuable information about the dog’s health before overt signs of disease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited and expensive. Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon. The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased levels of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body. A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year. The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing outward signs. Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved. The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a routine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood diagnosis available in monitoring overall canine health. It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients. Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life. While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treatment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to finetune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be coming out of remission. The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

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Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing. Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titanium-based products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.” Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants. Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina

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Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers. Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feelgood fun factor soars. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples—is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.” This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised. When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging. Foods high in antioxidants, like the ap-

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Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.

ple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues. Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked. Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels. “Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization.

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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.” It helps to know that imperfect-looking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit. In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs. Previously, these “too-small” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.” Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food. By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.

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(Granny Smith, Honeycrisp) Yields 8 servings 3 slices gluten-free or sprouted grain bread, torn into 1-in pieces 6 eggs 1 cup milk (flax, coconut, almond or goat) 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp nutmeg 4 Tbsp grass-fed butter 3 large sage leaves 6 apples, cored and sliced into wedges (about 8 per apple) 1 cup grated goat’s milk cheddar cheese Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Toast until light brown. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350° F. Whisk eggs, milk and spices together until some small bubbles form on surface. Heat a skillet on medium heat. Melt 3 Tbsp of butter and drop in sage leaves. Allow butter to bubble, not burn. Drop apple wedges in and stir, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until apples are slightly soft. Remove apple mixture from heat. Remove sage leaves. Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch springform pan, deep baking dish or Dutch oven. Arrange 1/3 of bread in a layer on the bottom. Sprinkle ¼ of grated cheese on top. Spoon 1/3 of apple mixture on top. Repeat twice. Pour egg mixture on top. Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Courtesy of Tania Melkonian, EATomology.com

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Hypnosis and Self Hypnosis: A Practical Workshop 7-9pm. Join us for a three-session work shop on hypnosis and Self-Hypnosis on Oct 1, 8 and 15. $45/ series. Circle of Healing Arts, 299 Coon Rapids Blvd, Ste 105, Coon Rapids. ExploreWithHypnosis.com. Messages with Laurie Wondra – 7-9pm. As a Master Energy Worker, Laurie works with the Archangels, Light Beings and other energetic beings to connect with them to ask questions and hear their messages. $30. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 Esogetics Practices – 6:30-9pm. Experience color sound therapy, I-Ching and aromatherapy, and dream techniques in this unique series. Meets Oct 2, 9, 16. $156/series. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-3588343 or NCal@Normandale.edu.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 “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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Intuitive Reading and Energy Healing Expo – 9am-2pm. This is a new monthly expo offers intuitive, numerology, tarot, and other readings as well as energy healing experiences including Reiki, the BioMat and many other services by talented practitioners. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net. Shamanic Healing: The Process of Soul Loss, Soul Retrieval – 10am-12:30pm. Bring back your lost soul part and meditate over the medicine gift that will be given to you by your guardian angel, or power animal, in this “lower world” journey. $80. Minnetonka. To reserve your space and get directions, contact Beth.Brill@moscoe.com or text/ call: 763-300-3410.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 Neighborhood Fall Festival – 11am-4pm. Fall Neighborhood Festival to celebrate Psinergy’s 6 Year Anniversary. Expo includes 60+ Vendors Holistic Health, Sustainable & Greener Living, Local Products & Services, Prizes, Demos and more. Psinergy Natural Health, 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul. Psinergy.info. Open House – 2-5pm. Enjoy refreshments, complimentary salon services, discounts and drawings.

Zendala Workshop – 7-9pm. Join us for this exciting art and meditation workshop with a very special guest visiting from Sweden, Yvonne Rosenlund. $65. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Intuitive Kids and Teens – 7-9pm. Have you ever wondered if you children are intuitive? When they mention they ‘saw’ something do you believe them, get scared or just change the subject? Learn a bit more about the energy of the generations, and generation groupings. Learn about what’s shifting in our kids and how to support them. $20. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Holistic Chamber of Commerce – 7-9pm. This is the local chapter of the national organization. All are welcome to attend if you are interested learning more about holistic lifestyles. Free to first time visitors. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net. Meditation as a Way of Life Book Launch –7pm. Join Rev. Alan L. Pritz, an interfaith minister and disciple of Indian yogi Paramahansa Yogananda, for an informative discussion of the philosophy and practice of a meditation-based spiritual practice. Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Animal Wisdom and Angel Speak with Molly Friedenfeld – 7-9pm. Have you ever wondered if you children are intuitive? When they mention they ‘saw’ something do you believe them, get scared or just change the subject? This is a night to learn a bit more about the energy of the generations, and generation groupings. $25. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Health Fair – 10am-4pm. See News Brief on page 5. Free.Cross of Glory, 5472 Adams St, Mounds View. Sleep Rejuvenation Workshop with Annette Rugolo 1-5pm. Learn a visualization that will calm you and help you sleep. Receive a list of ‘to-do’s to prepare you for a good night’s sleep. Be given 4 personal best directions that will activate your soul while you sleep, and much more. $48. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 Cold Weather Running – 6:30-7:30pm. This class will cover everything from dressing appropriately, safety, visibility, hydration, traction devices, personal tips, and more. Free. Rei, 1955 County Rd B2 W, Roseville.

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Mental Health and Movement with Annie Meehan – 7-9pm. Come and learn about the benefits of moving your body on your emotions and learn how small changes can make a big difference in your life. $20. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

Halloween Extravaganza – 5:30-10pm. Walk the friendly trick or treat trail, or, if you dare, the scary trail along the ghostly pond and haunted prairie. Family fun activities throughout the evening. $6/ children (under 2 yrs/free), $9/adults. Dodge Nature Center, 1701 Charlton St, W. St. Paul. Dodge NatureCenter.org.

Twin Cities Green Drinks – 6-7:30pm. This group meets monthly all about learning and promoting eco-friendly ways of life including supporting local businesses. The Republic, 221 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis. RepublicMN.com. GreenDrinks.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Self-Mastery – 6-9pm. Unleash the warrior in you, and expand your awareness with modern day shaman Hanakia Zedek. Oct 15, 22, 29. $49/class, $129/series. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale.edu. Clean Eating Monthly Meeting – 7-8pm. We meet monthly to discuss various aspects of clean eating with a new theme each month. Please bring a recipe “as clean as they can get it” to the meeting, so you can collect clean eating recipes all year long. $10. Lunds, 25 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis. Contact Jackie Mart for more information at 712790-5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. OptimumWellnessMN.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 ‘Energy Healing: Many Faces, One Source’ Symposium – 8am-5:30pm. Join the Global Institute of Energy Healing Technology for a one day symposium on Energy Healing. Speakers, panel discussions, yoga, Qigong and Tibetan singing bowls. $99 regular rate, member and early bird discounts available. Park Plaza Hotel, 4460 W 78th St Cir, Bloomington. For more information, contact Ecohen@ToolsToAwaken.com. EnergyHealingTechnology.org. Reiki I – 10am-6pm. Learn about basic energetic systems, the history of Reiki, personal shielding, the first attunement and more. Class: $143. Psinergy Natural Health, 1553 Como Ave, St. Paul. Registration: Psinergy.info/Reiki.

savethedate Healthy Life Expo See the latest in men’s and women’s health, weight loss, living well, health services and much more. Product samples, drawings and free health information. Seminars, product demonstrations, entertainment and shopping.

October 18 & 19 10am-5pm Minneapolis Convention Center, Hall C, 1302 Second St, Minneapolis. MediaMaxEvents.com Meditation for Couples – 5:30-6:30pm. Get a jump on date night by becoming closer with your sweetie and your spirit. Class will be fun and laid back. $20/ couple. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-788-1813. HealingElementsMPLS.com.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Walk with a Naturalist – 1-2pm. Stroll through the park and keep your eyes and ears open for birds and other park inhabitants. Experience how the park and its animal residents change throughout the year. Bring binoculars if you have them. Free. Silverwood Park, 2500 County Rd E, St. Anthony. ThreeRiversParks.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 How to Stay Young – Your First 100 Years – 7-8pm. Life spans are increasing, yet functional disability can begin at age 50. Do something beforehand to stop or delay it by learning how to avoid and prevent spinal disorders- the leading cause of mobility loss. $5. Call for a reservation: 952-922-1478. First five callers receive a free spinal exam. Golden Sun Chiropractic Wellness Center, Suite 117, St Louis Park. GoldenSunChiro.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Astrology’s Doorstep with Heather Roan Robbins – 7-9pm. Peek in the door of the astrological world, talk about ways to work with a chart or astrological calendar, and explore the planetary conditions of this very moment in time. $20. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net. Einstein for Everyone – 7-9pm. Professor and theoretical physicist Michel Janssen will illuminate, Einstein’s struggle to find satisfactory gravitational field equations in his quest to eliminate absolute motion and absolute space(-time) from physics and explain why it matters. $5-12. Cafe Scientific, Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis. Reiki Share in Burnsville – 7-8:45pm. Join us as we practice some of the traditional Japanese Reiki techniques. The evening will include various forms of Reiki meditations to clear the mind and calm the spirit, along with Reiki Mawashi and Reiki Share. $20. Dynamic Journey Massage & Wellness, 1103 W Burnsville Pkwy Ste 202, Burnsville. Sign-up: MeetUp.com/Twin-Cities-Reiki-Meditation.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Induced After Death Communication – 6:30-8pm. Learn about Induced After Death Communication with psychologist Gary Beaver. This miraculous therapy rapidly heals grief and trauma resulting from the death of loved ones (including beloved pets) to a degree never before possible. Aslan Institute, 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan. Contact 612-910-1191 or GaryRexBeaver@gmail.com to register. GaryRBeaver.com. Managing Stress with Spring Forest Qigong – 6:30-8:30pm.In this workshop, Master Lin will provide you with simple energy-based techniques you can use at any time to relieve stress and return your mind and body to a relaxed state; helping you live a healthier, happier life. $59/class. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale.edu.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Creative Art Journaling – 10am-4pm. Art journaling combines written and visual language that gives its creator a greater platform for expression and understanding of one’s self. Moonshine Park, 1317 Jurdy Rd, Eagan. $45. Call Kellie at 612-804-4463 or email Kellie@TheSpiritWellnessCenter.com. TheSpiritWellnessCenter.com. Fall Festival Psychic Fair – 10am-6pm. Free workshops, aura photographs, chair massage, tasty food, vendors offering unique products and services ranging from clothing and jewelry to crystals and aromatherapy. Lake Harriet Spiritual Center, 4401 Upton Ave, S Minneapolis. LakeHarriet SpiritualCommunity.org. Full Voice – 10am-4pm. Learn and apply the Five Elements- Earth, Air, Water, Metal and Fire to your everyday communication. $149. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale.edu. Understanding and Energizing your Chakras with Color, Sound and Stone Energies – 1011:30am. Assess all of your 7 major chakras and focus restoration on any which may be sluggish or in need of attention. Class is designed to be fun, functional, relaxing and educational. $22. Healing Waters of White Bear Lake, 4801 Highway 61, White Bear Lake. HealingWaters-Mn.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Qi Breathing with Troy Stende and Deanna Reiter – 7-9pm. Learn a 3-minute and 30-minute breathing technique called Qi Breathing. Feel your Qi (inner energy), manifest meaningful intentions and come away feeling completely energized and peaceful.$20. Metamorphosis Center, 1301 E Cliff Rd, Burnsville. TheMetamorphosisCenter.net.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Fantastic Freezer Meals – 6-7:30pm. easy meals that you can make that will store well in the freezer, including crockpot meals such as stews and other one-pot meals. This class will help you organize your weekly menu so you will feel good about what you sit down to eat each night with your family. Free. Valley Natural Foods, 13750 Cty Rd 11, Burnsville. 952-891-1212. In the Akashic Hall, Visiting Library of the Mind – 7-9pm. A brief discussion on the idea behind the Akashic records and the universal memory. We will then use guided meditation/self-hypnosis to visit the library of the mind. $15. Circle of Healing Arts, 299 Coon Rapids Blvd, Ste 105, Coon Rapids. ExploreWithHypnosis.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Putting Insomnia to Rest – 6-9pm. Explore the qualities of sleep from scientific to sacred. $49/ class. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale.edu.

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sunday Mommy & Me Yoga – 11am-noon. Kids and their grown-ups will have time to practice individual postures, partner postures, pranayama, yoga games, and shavasana. $15. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-788-1813. Healing ElementsMPLS.com. Open House (2nd and 4th Sunday of each month) – 5-7pm. Twice a month we open the doors to the community to come sample the great variety of complementary and alternative services offered. Experience chair massage, energy work, readings, and more. Different practitioners and services each night. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-788-1813. HealingElementsMPLS.com. 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.

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 Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St, Minneapolis. Facebook.com/MGMArtShoppe. 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. Twin Hearts Meditation – 8-9pm. An evening of self-healing and illumination beginning with Qigong exercises and breathwork then lead into a guided lovingkindness meditation. $10 suggested donation. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612-788-1813. HealingElementsMPLS.com.

tuesday Gentle Yoga – 4-5pm. Warm-ups, gentle and therapeutic postures, yogic breathing, and guided deep relaxation to reduce stress and increase movement and vitality. New student rate: Any 3 classes for $30. Enstasy Yoga, 8870 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids. Amy@EnstasYoga.com. EnstasYoga.com. Beginning Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Revitalize the mind and body through gentle poses, relaxation,

breathing, and meditation to help balance your life and reduce stress. New student rate: Any 3 classes for $30. Enstasy Yoga, 8870 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids. Amy@EnstasYoga.com. EnstasYoga.com. Continuing Level Yoga Class – 6:15-7:30pm. Suitable for those with about 3 months previous yoga experience. Use various props and some partner yoga to help achieve the pose with better alignment. 3 classes for $30 first-time student offer. 612 8500071. Body Mind Circle, 301 Village Pkwy, Circle Pines. BodyMindCircle.com.

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 $1540. NE Community Acupuncture, 1224 2nd St NE, Ste 200, Minneapolis. Info@NeCommunityAcupuncture.com. NeCommunityAcupuncture.com Healing From Within: Introduction to Homeopathy – 6:30-7:30pm. 1st Wed. Come and bring your questions. Learn about this complementary healthcare system. This is not an information session about the 4-year homeopathic study program. Strictly a getto-know homeopathy session. Minnesota Center for Homeopathy, 7104 Lake St W, St Louis Park. Teresa Stewart 612-720-2332. HomeoVista.org. Mindfulness Meditation – 6:30-7pm. Research shows that visualizing light accelerates physical healing and improves mood. In this season of short days and long nights, brighten your life with these weekly light meditations. Free. Center of Light,

2548 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. 612-205-5545. Minneapolis@CentersOfLight.org. SoulCollage – 6-8pm. Create and use a unique deck of in your quest for inner self-discovery. $165 for 4 session class (Oct 8, 15, 22, 29). Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington. Contact: 952-358-8343 or NCal@Normandale.edu.

thursday Yoga for Stress Reduction – 3-4pm. For people beginning a journey into wellness through body awareness. Students learn breath techniques, stretch stiff muscles, and begin to strengthen their core. Students leave class with more energy and bliss and a deeper connection to wisdom. $10. Healing Elements, 2358 Stinson Blvd, Minneapolis. 612788-1813. HealingElementsMPLS.com. 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.

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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SPACE FOR RENT LOOKING FOR A SPACE to host your next workshop? Consider our large labyrinth room ($35/hour/ seats 75) or our meditation room ($25/hour/seats 12). Pictures available – Metamorphosis.cc. Email Laura@Metamorphosis.cc or call 612-730-2250.

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BODY WORK

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14041 Burnhaven Dr. Ste 120 Burnsville, MN 55337 • 952-898-1808 BirchHavenAcupuncture.com Community acupuncture provides high quality, low cost, effective Chinese Medicine to all people. Patients are treated in a professional, pleasant and relaxed group setting by a licensed, credentialed acupuncturist. A sliding scale is available. .

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CAREER

704 - 9th Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112 651-636-4049 • AarkElectrolysis.com Offering a variety of personal services to help your natural beauty shine while keeping your youthful appearance healthy and vibrant. Services include permanent hair removal, Ionic Detoxification and LED Light therapy.

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. See ad, page 15.

MIND AND BODY CHIROPRACTIC

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

Work Right. Live Well. Find your ideal career. We provide innate talent, aptitude and personality testing and a guided, step-by-step Career Design Method to help you choose a career you love. Be rewarded for being exactly who you are. Work doesn’t have to feel like work. See ad, page 23. TM

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Experience more energy, less stress, and enjoy life more with a chiropractic membership. For one affordable fee, $67/mo Individual or $100/mo Family, memberships include all visits and adjustments. Free consultations. Call, schedule online, or just walk in to get started.

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CLASSES NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Integrative Health Education Center 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington 952-358-9182 • Normandale.edu/CE/Health Classes, workshops and certificates offered in Ayurveda, aromatherapy, herbalism, energy medicine, Reiki, Healing Touch, hypnosis, qigong, tai chi, yoga, and more. Integrative healing business classes and professional development. Hands on, experiential learning for holistic wellness. See ad, page 22.

COMPUTER REPAIR PSINERGY TECHWARRIOR ST. PAUL Serving St. Paul, Minneapolis & surrounding area 612-234-7237 • StPaulVirusRemoval.com

“Is your Computer being Crabby?” Onsite/In-Home or Office, Bringto-Us Computer Repair services. 2011-13 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner. Local • Affordable • Honest • Greener.

DENTIST KING TOOTH

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 11.

TARA KAUR

7701 York Ave S, Suite 140, Edina 952-956-6700 • TaraKaurDDS.com Tara Kaur, DDS is dedicated to patient-centered biological dentistry and a holistic approach to wellness. We understand the importance of enlisting the body, mind and spirit to the care of your mouth and the maintenance of your wellbeing. See ad, page 9.

TOOTH BY THE LAKE

1401 Main St, Hopkins 952-475-1101 • ToothByTheLake.net We build a foundation of trust by treating our patients as individuals. Understanding how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, we make a difference by providing a relaxing and positive experience. See ad, page 23.

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GARY R. BEAVER, MA, LP

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The Metamorphosis Center is the Twin Cities premier center for exploring contemporary themes in mind-bodyspirit and personal development. Through guest speakers, workshops, courses and online resources, we support leaders in these areas to deliver thought-provoking and inspiring content to enrich your lives and enhance your well-being. See ad, page 7.

Heal your grief and trauma with Induced After-Death Communication (IADC). This new therapy is able to rapidly heal grief and trauma resulting from the death of loved ones, including beloved pets, to a degree never before possible. I’m a Licensed Psychologist in practice since 1990. See ad, page 5.

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GLORIOSITY

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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.

HAIR REMOVAL

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HOLISTIC HEALTH

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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CAMPFIRE STUDIO

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

Through the use of a wide range of well-defined tools customized for you, we help you Access your Awesomeness, quickly and effectively. Is stress holding you hostage? Is a chronic issue holding you back? We are here to help. See ad, page 14.

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HOMEOPATHY

INTERIOR DESIGN

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CA Design is the Twin Cities’ onestop-shop for design consultation. Whether you’re doing the work yourself, hiring a contractor, or simply exploring your options, CA Design can provide the help you need to masterfully update any home or office. Our flexible approach to design consulting affords clients the luxury of professional design services for projects of any size.

As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you! I teach people how to live a more natural, holistic lifestyle through nutrition, avoiding toxins, and selflove. I meet you where you’re at and help you get where you want to be. Contact me for a free 20-minute consultation.

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Homeopathy is a safe, effective path to healing. We offer low-cost homeopathic care for everyone. Clinic is staffed by advanced students and supervised by faculty.

HYPNOSIS

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HARMONIC SPIRIT

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HOME HELPERS

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PAULA QUINLAN

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IN-HOME CARE

Get a free in-home care assessment to see if our care is right for your situation. From a few hours a week to 24/7 care, we’ll tailor a flexible care plan to fit your needs and budget. See ad, page 22

NUTRITION

Fusion massage: combining the ancient practice of healing deep massage with exciting new myopulse technology brings stressed and injured muscles and inflamed neural transmitters to a state of normalcy where the healing can be optimized and accelerated. $20 off first visit. See article, page 7.

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