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Contents 14 FROM THE HERBAL APOTHECARY

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Herbs to Start Using Today

15 CHOOSING LOVE

How to Cope With Fearful Times

16 SACRED VESSELS

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The Lifeblood of Heart Health

20 HEALING JOINTS FROM WITHIN

The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

22 MINNESOTA CAUCUSES AND PRIMARIES

What You Need to Know

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23 LINDA CARROLL

on Skills That Make Love Last

24 DIFFERENCES

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have made a commitment to myself this year to lead with love. Like many of you, I’m exhausted by the fear and discourse we face every day as we listen to the news, and I hear the anxiety in the laments of my family and friends. The one thing that effectively neutralizes fear is love, and when we focus on leading with love, we’re able to make better decisions, feel energized and see a path forward. Fear can stop us in our tracks, and I will not be held back. Will you?

My family has always freely said “I love you” and we knew the person saying it to us really meant it, whether it was our parCandi Broeffle ents, grandparents or siblings, we knew we mattered. We never left the house without an extended goodbye, with hugs, kisses and several “I love you”s. My friends often commented how weird our family was because we showed love so freely, yet they also shared how they wished their family did the same.

Though this has been easy and natural for me with my husband, son, siblings, nieces and nephews, parents and grandparents, it is not as easy for me to share this same level of emotion with my friends. Yet when I do, it’s always well-received and I believe, appreciated. I’ve found that many people in our community lack that loving connection with others. Can you imagine how much our world would change if we were surrounded with love instead of fear?

As we move through 2020, you will find articles, tips and opportunities to move from fear into love. This month, I encourage you to read Scarlett Lewis’ inspiring essay on “Choosing Love: How to Cope with Fearful Times.” If you want to take a small step that makes a huge impact, consider keeping a gratitude journal and take a few moments every day to focus on the good things that are happening around you. Look for acts of love in your personal experiences and in the interactions of strangers. The more you actively note demonstrations of love, the easier it is to see it all around you.

On a side note, 2020 is also a very busy time in local, state and national politics, and throughout this year, with the help of our partners at AM950 Radio, we will bring you information to help you make informed decisions as we head to the polls. February is the time for precinct caucuses and we help you understand the purpose of caucuses in the article “Minnesota Caucuses and Primaries: What You Need to Know.” As the publisher of this magazine, I have decided not to endorse any candidate, but rather provide valuable information you can use to make the best decision for yourself and your family. I will also encourage you to get involved, vote and stay engaged in the process. More to come.

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Women’s Herbal Conference in Wisconsin

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he ninth annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, to be held from May 29 to 31, in Almond, Wisconsin, includes transformation and plant medicine.

Women from all over the world will gather to rekindle the wild within or deepen their knowledge of plants.

Featured speakers include Cornelia Cho, M.D., and Robin Rose Bennett, herbalist and author, as well as special guest herbalist Margi Flint, along with other knowledgeable and inspiring instructors. Cho is Cornelia Cho a practicing pediatrician, mushroom club president and leader of her local co-counseling community. Bennett has been a practicing herbalist for more than 25 years and brings a plant-centered perspective to her practice.

Flint is the author of The Practicing Herbalist. She will present an immersion program, Reading the Body, focused on diagnostic tools for practitioners of the healing arts.

Participants will enjoy plant walks and workshops on topics that include herbs for family health, wild edibles, fermentation, permaculture, movement, herbal wisdom and wise woman ways. The conference also plays host to a kids’ camp as well as teen herbal camps, red tent space, fire circles, singing circles, delicious locally sourced farm-to-table meals and more.

Early bird rates are available until March 15. For more information and registration, visit MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad, page 9.

AM950’s Blue State Ball Features Thom Hartmann

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s we head into one of the most important election seasons’ ever, AM950 Radio is hosting an extra special Blue State Ball, from 1 to 4 p.m., on February 23, at Bauhaus Brew Labs, in Minneapolis.

This year is historic for two reasons: 2020 brings with it a highly-debated election season and it marks the 15-year anniversary of AM950 being on the air. “We decided it was time to change things up a bit,” says station owner, Chad Larson. “We feel this year calls for more fun and less formality, so we’re moving the event from an evening ball to an afternoon bash ... with beer.”

This year’s guest speaker is Thom Hartmann, national progressive talk show host and author of the new book, The Hidden History of the War on Voting: Who Stole Your Vote and How to Get It Back. Admission ticket includes light snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and Bauhaus’ famous Thom Hartmann brew as well as a signed copy of Hartmann’s book. Enjoy an afternoon of relaxation, laughter and mingling with Twin Cities progressives while listening to commentary from local show hosts and Minnesota politicians. The event will sell out early, so don’t wait to pick up your ticket.

Cost: $75/VIP tickets; $40/general admission. Location: 1315 Tyler St. NE, Minneapolis. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit AM950Radio.com/Featured_Events/2020-BlueState-Ball. See ad, page 32.

Award-Winning Psinergy Relocates and Adds New Practitioner

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Their new center is located in the 93 West Building at 93 Little Canada Road West, Suite 100, in Little Canada (at the borders of St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview and Vadais Heights). The office is larger with a better layout and offers a conference room for classes and meetings, as well as a kitchenette and three therapy rooms, one of which will be utilized by Kimberly Hofner, a new practitioner to Psinergy who offers sacred Cacao Medicine, Medicine Buddha and other forms of healing wisdom.

Additionally, in December 2019, Psinergy Natural Health and Holistic Wellness received not one, but two Best of St. Paul Awards, one for Holistic Medicine Practitioner, the other for Reiki Therapy.

Co-owner and Holistic Health Professional, SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT, says, “We’ve all heard the saying ‘20/20 vision’... and this year to come is all about bringing things into focus, and it’s happening in a major way for us!”

André Thomas, the lead Windows PC therapist and co-owner, is also excited about the new space, sharing, “This new space offers an inviting client waiting area and professional front desk. It is easy to get to and I look forward to how this space will help not just the tech branch, but also the health branch of our company grow and help more people.”

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“Through shared campfire stories, books and movies, our culture has created fear around the presence of spirits or ghosts,” she states. “Misunderstanding also exists as people are confused as to why they have not moved on after death.”

Rugolo has created both in-person and online classes to help people navigate through the world of spirits and understand the importance of helping them. By creating a secure environment, she helps participants feel safe, allowing them to move from a place of fear to a place of love.

She also helps participants understand why spirits get stuck in this dimension and why they need help to move on. Emotional attachments, karma, grief and shock are explained and why these energies keep a spirit from moving onto their next level of experience.

Topics such as the difference between a lost or trapped spirit and spirit guides will also be covered.

Learning how to consciously connect and communicate with spirits is an important aspect of this work and will be covered as well.

Rugolo will offer a four-week online course beginning at 7 p.m., on March 2, and meeting online every Monday through March 23. Each webinar session is 90-minutes and participants can attend live or listen to a saved recording. Recorded sessions can be kept and listened to as often as needed.

For those who prefer an in-person experience, Rugolo will offer a one-day class, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 22, at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel, in Bloomington.

Rugolo is respected worldwide as a transformational teacher, author, speaker, soul coach, master dowser and environmental healer. Having trained with Marie Diamond (featured in The Secret), she has been teaching meditation classes since 2001 and dowsing classes since 2006. For a list of all her classes and workshops, visit her website or Facebook page.

Cost: $128/four-week online class; $128/one-day workshop for one person. Location: Online or Marriott Courtyard Hotel, 7800 Bloomington Ave. S., Bloomington. For more information, visit AnnetteRugolo.com. For Natural Awakening readers, mention this article and save 10%; use code 10%OFFCLASS when registering online. See ad, page 18.

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Use Pumpkin Seed Oil to Dodge Hypertension Postmenopausal women are more likely to develop hypertension than men their age, but taking pumpkin seed oil daily may head off that condition, report researchers from Marymount University, in Arlington, Virginia. In a blind study of 23 participants, women taking three grams of pumpkin seed oil for six weeks had significantly reduced systolic blood pressure, as well as better blood flow in their arteries. The oil “might be effective in the prevention and treatment of hypertension in this population,” write the authors.

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Use Probiotics to Reduce Bone Loss and Newborn Infections Bone loss leading to increased fracture risk occurs in half of postmenopausal women, but new research from Sweden offers a deterrent: a combination of three Lactobacillus probiotic strains. A total of 249 healthy, early postmenopausal women over the age of 50 that took the probiotics for a year suffered no significant bone loss in the lumbar spine compared to a placebo group, report researchers at Gothenburg University. They had slight reductions in bone loss at the neck and no changes at the hip or upper femur.

In a British Medical Journal-published study on probiotics that spanned 10 years and involved nearly 1,000 at-risk babies, researchers from the UK’s Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital found that newborns with gut infections were twice as likely to recover when given probiotics as part of their treatment in intensive care units, with sepsis rates reduced from 22.6 percent to 11.5 percent. The strains used were L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and B. longum subspecies infantis. The babies were suffering from necrotizing enterocolitis, a rare infection and inflammation of the intestines which can affect low-birthweight babies.

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Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for the one in 68 American children suffering from autism spectrum disorder. Researchers at Portugal’s Oporto University reviewed 10 high-quality studies, all of which involved massage for children as young as 2, including two which also employed slow qigong movements and breathwork for older children. Previous studies have found that the qigong type of gentle massage practiced for 15 minutes daily by parents on autistic children helps the children tolerate touch, feel reassured by it and bond more deeply with parents that also feel less stress.

The meta-study affirmed, “Qigong seems to be able to decrease severity of individual sensory, behavioral and language components of autism, and improve self-control, sociability, sensory and cognitive awareness, as well as healthy physical behavior.”

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UNESCO Adopts Resolution on Earth Charter

The 40th General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held last November, adopted a resolution that reaffirms the importance of the Earth Charter (EarthCharter. org) as an ethical framework for sustainable development.

The Charter’s four pillars— respect and care for the community of life; ecology integrity; social and economic justice; and democracy, non-violence and peace—have guided and underpinned UNESCO’s sustainable development work. Taking into account the current world situation and environmental crises, delegates felt it was time to act and that the Earth Charter provides the needed principles and values. Although it has no binding force, like previous UNESCO resolutions, its ethical foundation may surface in future battles in international courts.

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Alaska Battles Air Pollution

Alaska, which has some of the most pristine environments in the U.S., also has some of the worst air quality in its cities. According to the American Lung Association 2019 State of the Air report (Tinyurl.com/StateOfTheAirPDF), Fairbanks ranked third and a section of Anchorage ranked 21st in cities with high levels of short-term particle pollution between 2015-2017, the latest years that figures are available. Although the numbers are poor, they still represent an improvement from the last air quality report. “Particle pollution is made of soot, or tiny particles that come from coal-fired power plants, diesel emissions, wildfires and woodburning devices. These particles are so small that they can lodge deep in the lungs and trigger asthma attacks, heart attacks and strokes, and can even be lethal,” warns Marge Stoneking, executive director at the American Lung Association in Alaska.

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Scientists have discovered that some trees raise and lower their branches several times in the course of the night, indicating a cycle of water and sugar transportation, but they didn’t know why. Plants need water to photosynthesize glucose, the basic building block from which their more complex molecules are formed. For trees, this entails drawing water from the roots to the leaves. Dr. András Zlinszky, at Aarhus University, Denmark, used a laser scanning technique to measure the exact location of branches and leaves of 22 tree and shrub species, and published his observations of substantial unexpected movement cycles. He says, “We detected a previously unknown periodic movement of up to 0.4 inches in cycles of two to six hours. The movement has to be connected to variations in water pressure within the plants, and this effectively means that the tree is pumping. Water transport is not just a steady-state flow, as we previously assumed.” Some might call that pumping action a heartbeat.

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A Billion Trees in Eight Years

Marrying forestry to technology, the startup Flash Forest, in Toronto, is using aerial drones to plant trees 10 times faster than human planters with a goal of 1 billion trees by 2028.

Since testing prototype devices last year, it has already planted several thousand trees across Ontario using pregerminated seed pods containing a mixture of species. The drones are capable of planting trees at just 50 cents per pod, or a quarter of the cost of typical planting methods.

Funded partly by a Kickstarter campaign, the group will start planting trees in April, with at least 150,000 in the ground by the end of this year. At full capacity, one drone operator will be able to plant 100,000 seed pods per day.

Flash Forest spokesperson Angelique Ahlstrom says, “Our goals are to have a significant and measurable impact on mitigating climate change in the next decade, while combatting deforestation and biodiversity loss on a global scale. We feel we are one of the only ways that the federal government will be able to fulfill its pledge to plant 2 billion trees in the next 10 years.”

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Fresh H20 Comes to Kenya Town

A drought-plagued Kenyan region is using a new, solarpowered, desalination plant from the international nonprofit GivePower to obtain clean water.

Before the plant’s arrival in the town of Kiunga, villagers had completely run out of clean drinking water and had to use dirty well water and saltwater from the Indian Ocean. The new solar water farm produces enough drinking water that’s cleaner than typical desalination plants for more than 35,000 people every day.

GivePower has a mission of using renewable energy as a means of bringing water, food and energy to places that need it most. They plan on building similar facilities in other drought-prone countries such as Colombia and Haiti.

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From The Herbal Apothecary Herbs to Start Using Today

by Linda Conroy

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erbalism is a tradition with ancient roots that is commonly practiced around the world. According to the World Health Organization, this healing methodology takes place primarily out of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchens and home apothecaries. Herbs help to support overall health and strengthen many body systems, offering significant nutrients, boosting immune function and enhancing cardiovascular and digestive health.

An herb is essentially any plant that provides leaves, seeds, roots or flowers which can be used to enhance flavors, promote health or as a medicine. While there is an abundance of herbal possibilities, it is easiest to start incorporating herbs into daily life by selecting easily accessible plants with many uses, such as stinging nettle, German chamomile and garlic. These three herbs are easy to procure and grow, and simple to incorporate into food or beverage to help improve health and well-being.

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica): It is easily foraged or cultivated in most parts of North America, and for those not able to grow or forage the plant, many health food stores and online resources carry dried nettle.

Nettle meets the criteria for being a nutrient-dense herb. Herbalists often talk about it as one of the most nourishing plants on the planet. The nutrient profile of nettle consistently

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outshines most common cultivated greens.

Nettle cooked as a vegetable or dried and prepared as a water-based infusion includes a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.

This infusion provides a medium by which nutrients can be easily absorbed by the body.

Nettle is a good source of vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B5, amino acids, calcium, fatty acids, folic acid, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and potassium.

For maximum benefit, nettle is best prepared as a nourishing herbal infusion. To make it, weigh one ounce of the dried herb and place in a quart canning jar. Pour a quart of boiling water over the herb and place the lid on the jar. Leave the jar sit for eight hours, and then strain. Drink it throughout the day.

Unused portions will last for up to three days in the refrigerator. Nettle infusions can be drunk at room temperature or iced, as well as warm. The infusion can also be a delicious addition to any soup or stew.

German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla or its wild foraged substitute Matricaria discoidea, commonly known as pineapple weed, wild chamomile or disc mayweed): One of the most common herbs found in the American household, German chamomile promotes relaxation and sleep, is categorized by herbalists as a nervine and its effects are well established. Drinking a 10-minute steeped tea of fresh or dried flowers and/ or bathing in a tea that has been steeped for an hour or longer is a classic remedy used to promote sleep and ease anxiety.

Lesser known effects of chamomile include inflammation reduction (internally and topically); soothing to the skin and mucous membranes; a bitter digestive aid; and possible anticancer properties.

To make chamomile tea, measure one teaspoon of flowers (fresh or dried) and place in a tea bag or tea ball. Place it in a cup and pour boiling water over it.

For a soothing relaxing tea, drink after this has steeped for 10 minutes. As a digestive aid or to add to a bath, let the herb steep for up to an hour. To promote digestion, take one teaspoon of the strong, bitter tea. For the bath, remove the tea ball or bag and pour the tea into the bathtub, climb in and soothe the entire body, or add to a foot bath to enjoy a relaxing soak for tired feet.

These three herbs help to build and protect immune health, strengthen the body by offering essential vitamins and minerals, support digestion and protect the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. They are relatively easy to incorporate into the kitchen and apothecary, and have the capacity to keep the body healthy and strong.

Linda Conroy is an herbalist, community organizer, founder of Moonwise Herbs and founder and organizer of the annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, to be held May 29 through 31, in Almond, WI. For more information, visit MoonwiseHerbs. com and MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad, page 9.

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Garlic (Allium sativum): Garlic and other related allium family plants like onions, leeks and shallots are amazing herbs to bring into a diet on a regular basis. Many people enjoy garlic, readily available at almost any grocery store and also quite easy to grow. In addition to being an amazing spice, garlic is an effective antibiotic herb. This plant family contains many important immune-boosting and infection-fighting varieties that are easy to grow, purchase and incorporate into meals. Garlic is widely recognized as an agent to help aid in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

One of the most important compounds in fresh garlic is an amino acid called allicin, a powerful substance responsible for some of the plant’s healing properties. When the clove is crushed, chopped or chewed, the enzyme alliinase is released and converted into other sulfur-containing compounds that exhibit antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral and antiprotozoal activity. Allicin also comprises the plant’s own defense against attacks by pests.

The most effective way to ingest garlic is fresh, not cooked. Add it to salad dressings, dips, spreads, cheese and even honey.

A traditional preparation, known as fire cider, can be made by filling a jar with garlic, onions, horseradish and other spicy herbs and pouring apple cider vinegar over them.

Let this mixture sit for up to six weeks, then strain. This preparation is often taken by the spoonful and used to help prevent colds and flu. Add to salad dressings, marinades and/or simply drizzle onto greens.

CHOOSING LOVE How to Cope With Fearful Times

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by Scarlett Lewis

t’s hard to make sense of some of the troubling things we see on TV and read about in the news. Our kids ask us, “Why are these things happening?” It’s an important question and it all comes down to two competing feelings: fear versus love.

When we see disturbing images such as school shootings or political opponents attacking one another, it cultivates anxiety, which is epidemic in our society.

When left untreated, it can lead to negative outcomes including substance abuse, depression, suicide and violence. Often, we look to those in perceived power to solve these issues. Perhaps what we haven’t considered is that these are not political issues; rather, they are issues of the heart and only we can solve them.

So we continue to see pain and suffering played out before us. We feel powerless and this feeds our unease. Our personal safety is a priority and external safety measures sometimes fail. If we don’t feel safe, nothing else matters. There is a solution.

The opposite of anxiety and fear is love.

When we examine the trajectory of most societal ills, there is often an arc of loneliness, depression, isolation and often abuse.

From a young age, we can learn to choose love as a thoughtful response to any situation. When we do this, we take back our personal power. We become part of the solution to the issues we see, and science tells us that others will do the same.

There is a formula for choosing love. It starts with courage. My son Jesse was a 6-year-old boy who stood up to the shooter that came into his first-grade classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School and saved nine of his classmates’ lives before losing his own. We all have that courage within us: the courage to be kind, to speak our truth, to do the right thing.

We can only have one thought at a time, so we can shift our thinking by replacing a negative thought with a grateful one. Forgiving helps us to take back our personal power and is a gift we give ourselves. It is the foundation of healthy relationships that lead to greater happiness and connection in our lives. Compassion in action helps us step outside our own busyness, distraction and even pain to help others.

When we do this, we’re choosing love and helping to create a safer, more peaceful and loving world. When we model the practice of these character values as a thoughtful response for our children, they grow up to do the same.

Scarlett Lewis is the founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure every child has access to social and emotional education and support. Connect with her at Info@JesseLewisChooseLove.org.

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by Julie Peterson

hen people think about heart health, what generally comes to mind is the fist-sized muscle that pumps and oxygenates the body’s lifeblood. However, the heart of the matter is not the pump itself, but the vascular system— the network of veins, arteries and capillaries that distributes blood to every cell in the body, delivering nutrients and eliminating waste.

Each human adult harbors an astonishing 60,000 miles of blood vessels— enough to wrap around the planet twice.

Keeping these hard-working vessels supple and open is the key not only to avoiding disease, but also to ensuring a long and healthy life.

The alternative—arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries—can slowly and silently bring on cardiovascular disease (CVD), which can result in a heart attack, stroke, vision loss and cognitive decline. CVD is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing one in four Americans,

When a disease is lifestyleinduced, the only thing that can reverse it is a dramatic change in diet and lifestyle.

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according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). By 2035, nearly half the population—45 percent—is predicted to have some form of the disease.

“A hundred years ago, we were farming the back 40 with a team of horses, eating what we grew. Kids don’t get out and ride bikes; they’re playing video games and eating crap. There’s very little doubt how we got to this problem,” says John Osborne, M.D., director of cardiology at State of the Heart Cardiology, near Dallas.

Yet, the nation’s number one killer, which can fester for decades without symptoms, is largely preventable and reversible.

Only 15 percent of CVD is related to genetics; the rest is attributed to lifestyle, and the right choices can make all the difference. The key is to adopt heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning.

“The initial presentation of heart disease can be an acute catastrophic event that results in death in half the men and two-thirds of the women. That’s not treatable,” warns Osborne.

Know the Risk Factors

The first step toward cardiovascular health is awareness. Important indicators of CVD risk include: 4 High blood pressure (over 140/90) 4 High cholesterol (over 240 mg/dL) 4 High triglycerides (over 200 mg/dL) 4 High blood glucose (over 140 mg/dL) 4 Obesity (BMI over 30) 4 Inflammation (hsCRP test above 2 ml/dL) 4 Physical inactivity (less than 30 minutes a day) 4 Smoking or vaping (any at all) 4 Chronic stress 4 Loneliness

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The Lifeblood of Heart Health

Any of these factors can increase the risk of CVD, but possessing a cluster of the first five comprises a condition called metabolic syndrome, which significantly increases the potential for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes—itself a significant risk factor that can damage blood vessels, as well as the organs they support.

“While diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States, this figure belies the fact that most people with diabetes die of heart disease, kidney failure and other complications,” says Brenda Davis, RD, of Alberta, Canada, author of Kick Diabetes Essentials: The Diet and Lifestyle Guide.

Metabolic syndrome, like CVD, has few obvious symptoms and is on the rise: Nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have it, according to the CDC. The one distinct marker for the condition is an accumulation of fat around the waistline, characterized by a measurement of over 35 inches for women and 40 for men.

Take Action to Cut Risks

“When a disease is lifestyle-induced, the only thing that can reverse it is a dramatic change in diet and lifestyle,” says Davis. “We’ve seen over and over again that it works.”

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CVD flies under the radar even though it’s increasingly common at younger ages. The Journal of the American Medical Association released a study in December 2019 stating that about one in four young adults in the U.S. have pre-diabetes, putting them at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes and CVD.

Lisa McDowell, director of clinical nutrition and wellness at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and team dietitian for the Detroit Red Wings, works with elite athletes of all ages and notes that they more likely know their favorite player’s jersey number than their own health numbers. “Learn what your blood pressure is, know your body mass index, get your cholesterol levels and triglycerides and your [hemoglobin] A1C.

There’s not an excess of blueberries in the American diet; there’s an excess of relatively inexpensive, highly processed junk foods in large containers. ~Lisa McDowell Know these numbers early on and, if there’s a problem, fix it,” she advises.

While simple blood tests help monitor indicators for CVD, more sophisticated tests can be even more revealing. In 2018, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) jointly issued new guidelines for patients over age 50 to get a computerized tomography (CT) scan to determine their calcium score. The procedure checks for hardening of the arteries and predicts the risk of a 10year future cardiovascular event.

“This identifies people who have preclinical atherosclerosis, regardless of risk factors,” says Osborne. “It also helps people modify behaviors, because they are faced with a diagnosis.”

Yale R. Smith, a Melbourne, Florida, M.D., who specializes in metabolic and functional medicine, utilizes the U.S. Food & Drug Administration-approved protein unstable lesion signature (PULS) blood test. Recommended for patients in their 40s, it measures inflammatory biomarkers for the body’s immune system response to arterial injury and provides a chronological heart age and risk of a CVD event.

“If you can show someone the future, it’s a wake-up call to make lifestyle changes to increase longevity,” Smith says.

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Perhaps the single most important change that people can make is diet.

“But a lot of people don’t want lifestyle medicine—they’d rather take a statin with their Big Mac,” says McDowell.

Preventing or reversing CVD requires diligence, but it’s largely about eating real, whole food—and mostly plants.

This means avoiding processed foods and consuming less salt, trans fats, saturated fat and cholesterol; and more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

“There’s not an excess of blueberries in the American diet; there’s an excess of relatively inexpensive, highly processed junk foods in large containers,” says McDowell. Overcoming the urge to grab fast and easy foods requires education.

“Everyone needs to learn how to read a food label and avoid foods linked to vascular disease,” she adds.

Vegans have healthier cholesterol levels in their blood compared to vegetarians, which in turn have better levels than meateaters. Study-verified diets that lower CVD indicators also include the Mediterranean diet, as well as two developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet, which also addresses exercise and weight control.

“I don’t believe that one diet fits everybody, but there’s a preponderance of evidence that the more plant compounds you get, the better off you are,” says McDowell.

Some cardiovascular boosters:

Leafy greens flush out excess sodium and magnesium, and reduce inflammation.

Berries improve circulation by boosting nitric oxide, which expands blood vessels.

Pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure and reduces plaque formation.

Walnuts, peanuts and almonds lower LDL, the “bad cholesterol”.

Oily fish, chia and flax seeds with omega-3 fatty acids lower triglycerides.

Soy with anti-inflammatory isoflavones helps dilate blood vessels. “We could eat tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy beans or even organic soy ‘veggie meats’ in place of red meat,” says Davis.

Yogurt, kefir and other fermented probiotic dairy products help improve glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol and blood pressure.

Supplements can be very helpful: Red yeast rice extract, much like a statin, significantly lowers total cholesterol and LDL. February 2020

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n Move It

Sitting all day and then briefly exercising doesn’t provide the same benefit as moving periodically throughout the day.

Take more frequent breaks from sitting, get up to move around for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes.

Exercise strengthens the endothelium, the innermost of an artery’s three layers, and produces nitric oxide, which helps

keep arteries open and healthy. Getting the blood moving lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and increases oxygen and nutrients to the body.

Exercising outdoors provides additional benefits. Research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that exposure to green spaces helped prevent metabolic syndrome.

n Stress Less, Socialize More

Spending even 20 minutes outdoors in nature can do wonders for high blood pressure and cortisol levels, studies show.

Walking or talking with a friend deepens social engagement, a key factor in lowering CVD risk: “Having the right tribe is crucial,” says McDowell. “If you’re with people who support you and make you laugh, you feel less stress.”

Walking a dog outdoors gets three cardiovascular pluses—exercise, nature and

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sociability, as dogs tend to be tail-wagging ice-breakers. Further, merely stroking a pet lowers blood pressure.

Apps like Headspace and Insight Timer make it easy to do meditation, which studies suggest may reduce overall CVD risk.

n Don’t Smoke

Not starting to smoke or vape at all is ideal for cardiovascular health, but quitting allows the body to begin to heal, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease after one year by 50 percent, reports the AHA; 14 years later, the risk is the same as a non-smoker’s.

“It’s not intuitively easy to make healthy decisions,” says McDowell. “We have to learn how to make good choices.”

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin.

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Coenzyme Q10, a powerful antioxidant, lowers blood pressure and combats the side effects of statins.

Omega-3s in fish oil supplements reduce heart risk in healthy people and those already diagnosed with CVD risk.

Nicotinamide riboside improves blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension.

Garlic, fresh or in capsules, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

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Previous studies have linked processed foods to hypertension and high cholesterol, and a 2019 British Medical Journal study of 105,000 adults reported that a 10 percent increase in the consumption of processed foods corresponded to a 12 percent overall increase in cardiovascular disease.

Inflammation

Assess Personal Risk High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood pushing against the vessel walls is too high, making the heart and vessels work harder. The friction damages the endothelium— the inner lining of veins and arteries—plaque builds up, the vessels narrow and blood pressure increases even more. Contributing factors include being sedentary, overweight and consuming excessive alcohol or salt.

High Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, cholesterol can pile up (mostly as a consequence of poor diet) and stick to arterial walls, creating plaque that stymies blood flow to the heart.

High Triglycerides

The end product of digesting fats in food, triglycerides become fat in the blood that gives the body energy. Numbers climb with consumption of refined carbohydrates, simple sugars and fatty foods, contributing to arteriosclerosis.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions that affect up to a third of Americans, metabolic syndrome

is defined by high blood pressure; high levels of blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides; and excess fat around the waist. It’s closely linked to Type 2 diabetes, another CVD risk factor.

Obesity

Obesity—which afflicts almost 40 percent of American adults—causes chronic inflammation, harms the endothelium and causes poor cholesterol numbers. A 12year study of 17,640 Europeans, published in the European Heart Journal, found that obese people with metabolic risk factors were two-and-a-half times as likely to have heart disease as those of normal weight.

Stress

When stressed by such factors as work overload, family strife or traumatic memories, the body releases adrenaline, which causes acceleration of breathing and heart rate, contraction of vessels and a rise in blood sugar. Chronic stress can cause constricted arteries that lead to arteriosclerosis and inflammation of the endothelium.

Further, stressed people often turn to vascular-destructive activities such as smoking, drinking and binge eating.

Chronic inflammation, caused by such factors as fried and processed foods, smoking, obesity, alcohol and stress, can trigger the immune system to attack healthy tissues, including the endothelium, raising CVD risk. C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker, is measured by the hsCRP blood test. Men with higher CRP levels had three times the risk of heart attack and twice the risk of stroke, Harvard scientists have found.

Physical Inactivity

A lack of regular, ongoing physical activity has been shown to dramatically increase obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation. A 2019 British study found that artery functions declined and CVD risk factors worsened in just two weeks when active exercisers reduced their daily steps from 10,000 to 1,000.

Smoking and Vaping

Nicotine, carbon monoxide and chemicals in cigarettes increase blood pressure and heart rate, damage the endothelium and cause blood platelets to clot more, which is why smokers are two to four times more likely to get cardiovascular disease. E-cigarettes and cigars may be worse due to higher doses of nicotine, the AHA warns.

Loneliness

People need people: Harvard researchers examined 23 studies that involved 181,000 adults and found that loneliness, social isolation or both were associated with increased risks of heart attacks (29 percent) and strokes (32 percent).

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HEALING JOINTS FROM WITHIN The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

by Marlaina Donato

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omeday, medical science will allow us to infuse damaged or aging organs with new cells, or to manufacture made-to-order organs on a 3-D printer. These emerging techniques to revitalize worn-out body parts are on the drawing board in the field of regenerative medicine. However, for

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the injured college athlete or the grandmother with compromised joint function, healing and pain relief can already be found in the form of prolotherapy and other non-invasive approaches that stimulate the body to heal itself.

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stem cells are being used to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenated tissue, offering hope to those with soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease and even pain syndromes like fibromyalgia.

A recent review in the British Medical Bulletin of 10 high-quality studies of dextrose prolotherapy in adults with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee showed patients experienced significantly less pain and improved range of motion in both the short term and long term without adverse effects.

Eighty-two percent of patients were satisfied with the treatment.

Controlled Inflammation

A type of regenerative medicine innovated by osteopathic physician Earl Gedney in the 1930s, prolotherapy induces low-grade, temporary inflammation with the intention of triggering connective tissue cells called fibroblasts in and around the injection site. “If you cut your arm or twist your ankle, various immune cells rush to the area to begin the repair process. This is a very basic comparison of what prolotherapy does with injections directed to specific anatomical points,” says Ross A. Hauser, M.D., founder of Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics, in Fort Myers, Florida, and Chicago.

“Prolotherapy is used to treat osteoarthritis because it helps correct the underlying reason why it has occurred, which is joint instability. The body overgrows bone as a long-term response in an effort to stabilize an unstable joint,” Hauser says.

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Naturopathic physician Brent Cameron, of Aurora Natural Medicine, in Gilbert, Arizona, suggests individualized treatment plans for best results.

“My recommendations are very patientspecific, which is an important piece in prolotherapy.” Cameron says his patients are likely to start seeing relief in the first week. “In many instances, they experience complete relief and mobility after a series of treatments.”

While Cameron attests to the efficacy of dextrose prolotherapy, he is cautious with recommending it for people with systemic inflammatory conditions.

“Someone with a history of joint-related autoimmune response tends to mount stronger inflammatory responses. Other forms of regenerative medicine can be helpful for rheumatoid arthritis [RA], but not in the inflammation-mediated way, like prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.”

One option, according to the Institute of Regenerative Medicine, in Boca Raton, Florida, might be very small embryoniclike stem cells (VSELS), an emerging form of regenerative stem cell therapy. These have shown promise in dealing with RA and other autoimmune diseases. Meanwhile, the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine is ramping up its research into approaches that stimulate the body to repair itself, with numerous ongoing clinical trials utilizing different injection therapies for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

pain from damaged vertebral discs. An overview of research published in the Journal of Spine Surgery in 2018 found it to be safe, effective and feasible, with promising potential for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Harris says that people that wish to avoid surgery or cortisone injections can benefit from PRP, which can also be applied topically to treat non-healing wounds like bedsores

and diabetic ulcers.

Harris subscribes to the power of persistence. “Don’t give up. With proper treatment there is a strong likelihood that you can live a happy, healthy life free from chronic pain.”

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PRP injections are similar to prolotherapy, using platelets from the patient’s body instead of dextrose. “As blood flows through an injury site, the inflammatory chemicals trigger the platelets to release growth factors, which causes the torn fibers of the damaged structures to heal,” says Fort Worth osteopath Gerald Harris, of Texas Prolotherapy and Neural Therapy. PRP is sometimes used in conjunction with stem cell therapy, which is typically applied in cases in which something needs to be replaced, to help fill in gaps in ligaments or tendons, Harris says.

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Minnesota Caucuses and Primaries

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he Minnesota Caucuses will be held February 25 and the Presidential Primary will be on March 3, also known as Super Tuesday. Understanding the process and the impact of these elections is important, and for many, it may be their first time participating.

Matt McNeil, progressive radio host on AM950 Radio’s The Matt McNeil Show, recently sat down with Secretary of State Steve Simon to help bring clarity to the political process.

Precinct Caucuses

Precinct caucuses are meetings run by Minnesota’s political parties to determine who will be on the ballots in most elections, except president of the United States. This change is a result of the overwhelming turnout at the caucuses for the 2016 elections. It was then decided that there would be a presidential primary system, or real election, to allocate delegates to the national conventions.

The precinct caucuses are the first in a series of meetings where parties can endorse candidates, select delegates and set goals and values, also known as the party platforms.

Participating in a caucus is an excellent way to show support for a candidate, raise an issue that’s important to you, influence who the party will endorse for many offices, and connect with people in your community.

If you have an idea that you think should be in your party’s platform, either at the state or the national level, the caucus is the place to go. “You would be surprised

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of the really good and unique ideas that percolate upwards and finally end up in party platforms,” shares Simon. “This is what’s really gratifying to a lot of folks, and it’s not something you get from a straight up election. This is why a lot of people like the caucus system—it’s grassroots democracy.”

To participate, you must be eligible to vote in the November 2020 general election and live in the precinct. You also must generally agree with the principles of the political party hosting the caucus.

Presidential Primary

In Minnesota, only the DemocraticFarmer-Labor Party and the Republican Party—participate in the Presidential Primary. Each party has a separate ballot and the voter must request the ballot of the party of their choice. Any registered voter can participate at their normal polling place or by absentee ballot in the 46 days before presidential primary day. The presidential primary results must bind the election of delegates in each party.

“Let’s say Candidate X in the democratic presidential primary gets 40 percent of the votes. That is now binding under state law,” explains Simon. “That means the Democratic Party must send, with some caveats, 40 percent of the delegates to the Democratic National Convention this summer committed to Candidate X. What caucuses will determine is who those delegates are.”

For more information and to learn where your local caucus will be held, visit MNVotes.org. To listen to the full interview from January 17, visit AM950Radio.com/ Events/The-Matt-McNeil-Show.

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Linda Carroll on Skills That Make Love Last

by Kajsa Nickels

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sychotherapist Linda Carroll was drawn into the dynamics of couples’ counseling three decades ago when she saw how in her own marriage, petty disagreements could turn into full-blown arguments with the potential for deep wounds. She and her husband Tim worked on their issues by attending workshops across the country, including Imago therapy and PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills), which were so effective that she developed a curriculum called Love Skills by combining those tools, her experience as a married person and counselor, personal training from consciousness pioneers and resources from ancient mythology and spiritual/religious traditions.

She has co-taught the course with her husband for more than 25 years. Her first book, Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Everlasting Love, has been translated into several languages and details stages in romantic relationships. Her new book, Love Skills: The Key to Unlocking Lasting, Wholehearted Love, is a guide to developing a relationship toolkit.

What is the Love Cycles model?

It is based on the fact that feelings of love are seasonal. Like the seasons of the year, they are a natural progression of a relationship. If you understand the seasons, you

can pass through them.

All relationships are teachers. If we allow them to teach us, we become free to love deeper and better.

What is the most difficult Love Cycles stage, and why?

Each stage has its own unique challenges.

For example, the first stage, the Merge, has a magic to it due to the chemical cocktail that floods your body when in the presence of your significant other. But this stage can be treacherous in that you can mistake your feelings for evidence that this is the “right” person for you. In the Power Struggle stage, feelings will have worn off and power struggles will start to show up. The third stage is Disillusionment.

Differences between both of you really start to show up at this time. The fourth stage is the Decision stage. At this point, many couples find themselves wanting out. The key to making it through this stage is to remember that this, too, shall pass and to commit to working it out. It’s important to realize that life is not about getting an A+ at all times. Sometimes, we need to accept that a C- is okay; and if you do need to leave a relationship, it is possible to do it in a wholehearted way at best—at the least, to minimize damage.

The fifth stage I call Wholehearted Love, a stage reached only through mindfulness and unconditional love. Because love has changing seasons, a couple will not stop at

the fifth stage forever, but getting back to this state will become easier and easier as time goes on.

What was your impetus for writing Love Skills?

I have been teaching the program for 25 years and drew from my almost 40 years as a couples therapist, many trainings all over the country and own life experiences in my relationship with my husband to compile the program. Most couples lack the skills to manage the troubles of life. There is a skill to every aspect of a relationship, especially in communication: listening, speaking, knowing when to speak and when to be silent.

Who is most likely to benefit?

The relationship you have with yourself is a core part of the Love Cycles model. If you do not have a good relationship with yourself, you cannot have a solid and meaningful relationship with another person. This is a couples’ book, although it can also be gone through by a single person if the partner is not interested in it. What I tell people is that you can only work on your part. If the other person doesn’t want to buy in or isn’t wholeheartedly on board—or at least partially willing—there is nothing that you can do about it. You need to be able to be okay and confident in yourself. You cannot change another person, but you can always change yourself.

What is one of the most important pieces of advice you have for couples?

I hope that couples come to realize that feelings of love are like clouds, always changing. A good relationship requires a skill set, which we practice whatever the feelings are. We are not born knowing how to love skillfully, but this skill set can be learned by anyone and will make you able to listen better and appreciate each other more.

Kajsa Nickels is a freelance author who resides in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Connect at FidelEterna45@gmail.com.

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Differences in Collagen Types

by Alina Hornfeldt

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ollagen has been As trends in natural by supplementing with trending in the foods come and go, Type 2 collagen. Type 2 natural foods is found in abundance it can be helpful to in chicken collagen, world for quite some know if and how time, and with the newest so a supplement such trend come a lot of as chicken bone broth they are useful in questions and confusion! your healthy lifestyle or protein powder is a Let’s clear up one of the great source. In addition, before spending lots chicken collagen also biggest misconceptions of money on a pretty contains two popular about collagen—that one size fits all. Did you know remedies for joints and package. that collagen comes in arthritis: chondroitin 28 different types? Five of these types are sulfate and glucosamine sulfate. what you will find in the supplements at Now, Type 3 collagen ties back your favorite health foods store. Let’s break into Type 1 collagen. Also a major down these five types so you can decide component of our skin and organs, which best fits your needs and lifestyle.

Type 3 is fibrillar collagen. It can be The first and most commonly found in the heart as well as many other found form of collagen in the human areas of the body where you find Type body is simply called Type 1. It is a 1 collagen. Skin elasticity is another very strong form of collagen that is concern many have as one ages, and considered the building blocks of Type 3 collagen will boost the firmness our skin. As we age, our collagen as well as the elasticity, helping to retain production dramatically slows down, a more youthful appearance. Types 1 and resulting in slower wound healing and 3 should be taken separately from Type fine lines and wrinkles. Supplementing 2 collagen so they do not compete with with Type 1 will provide amino acids as each other. Bovine collagen is found in well as protein, and is most commonly the muscles, skin, and bones of cows and found in fish or marine collagen, which contains both Type 1 and 2 collagens is easy for the body to absorb. and is a very popular choice. It can be Type 2 collagen is the kind that found in powders to mix into drinks as forms your cartilage. Cartilage is found well as in gummy and capsule form. all over your body—in your ears, nose, The last two types of collagen are bronchial tubes, rib cage and joints. Joint Types 4 and 5. Occasionally, these will pain and arthritis are common ailments be seen supplementally in a “blend” of with symptoms that may be alleviated collagens. Type 4 is used in forming the 24

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placenta of pregnant women, and Type 5 is used in the forming of cell surfaces and hair as well as being found in cartilage.

When looking at collagen supplements you will see that they are labeled “hydrolyzed”. This means that the collagen has been broken down into peptides, making it more bioavailable. It also makes collagen powder readily dissolvable in hot or cold beverages, while containing all the benefits of the different types of collagen.

As trends in natural foods come and go, it can be helpful to know if and how they are useful in your healthy lifestyle before spending lots of money on a pretty package. The different types of collagen all have a purpose in your body, but taking them all together may not be the best strategy if you are looking for the benefits of anti-aging vs. joint pain relief.

Aim for grass-fed organic sources of collagen in the type(s) to meet your needs and you will be making a great choice for your body.

Alina Hornfeldt is the marketing manager at Mastel’s Health Foods. The staff at Mastel’s is experienced, very knowledgeable and available to help you find those supplements which best suit your needs. Mastel’s is located at 1526 St. Clair Ave., St Paul. For more information, call 651-690-1692 or visit Mastels.com. See ad, page 13.

calendar of events

special event Michael Harner’s The Way of the Shaman The Foundation for Shamanic Studies’ basic experiential workshop in core shamanism, shamanic journeying, power and healing. Taught by Timothy Cope.

February 8-9 • 9-5pm.

Cost: $250 5356 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis. E.B Boatner 612-351-1437 GuyLite@aol.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8-9 Healthy Life Expo – Saturday & Sunday, 10am5pm. Nutrition, Fitness, and Longevity - It’s all here.

Explore up to 200 exhibitors offering everything for maintaining health and success in all areas of life! Free product sampling, hourly drawings and health information, tips, and ideas. $6 at door/free with food shelf donation. Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom, 1301 2nd St, Minneapolis.

MediaMaxEvents.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Total Health Workshop – 6:30-8pm. On the second Wednesday of each month you will have a relaxed experience. Designed as an opportunity to expand our understanding of the most current natural health solutions available, you will be able to ask questions, receive answers and experience incredible demonstrations of life-changing techniques. Free. Hope Clinic, 9220 Bass Lake Rd #245, New Hope. DrEthanSkog.com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21-23 Bear Medicine – This retreat is a weekend immersion of self-care, visioning, and reconnecting to your truths. Inspired by the bear’s rhythm of hibernating in winter, you’ll experience the power and beauty of reflection, nourishing (the body, mind, and spirit), and taking it easy. $525-$650, Brainerd.

WholeLifeElevation.com/BearMedicine.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Soul Whisperer Program: Releasing Lost Souls – 7:30am-5pm. Not all souls leave this dimension when they die. The souls that remain are referred to as ghosts or spirits and have been largely misunderstood. Learn where spirits come from and how you can help them in this online class. $128; includes Space Clearing E-Book and guided meditations. Marriott Courtyard Hotel, 7800 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington.

AnnetteRugolo.com/calendar.

HEALTHY LIVING

HEALTHY PLANET

FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1 Rethinking Reality Women’s Retreat – Soulenriching 3-day getaway for empowering influential women just like you to flourish in a crazy world. This retreat is the perfect way to step away from the hustle and bustle of life to create the conditions for your higher self to emerge; realizing better results in every area of life. Cameorose Country Retreat, 11250 173rd Ave, Becker. MindscapesUnlimited.com.

looking ahead MONDAY, MARCH 2 Soul Whisperer Online Program: Releasing Lost Souls –7-8:30pm. Meets March 2, 9, 16, 23.

Not all souls leave this dimension when they die.

The souls that remain are referred to as ghosts or spirits and have been largely misunderstood.

Learn where spirits come from and how you can help them in this online class. $128; includes Space Clearing E-Book and guided meditations.

AnnetteRugolo.com/calendar.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Woodbury - Home Improvement & Design Expo – 10am-4pm. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore up to 150 exhibitors featuring the latest products, services and information to help turn your dream home into a reality. Everything from inside/ out to basement/roof! 6$, free with Food Shelf donation. HealthEast (Bielenberg) Sports Center (BSC), 4125 Radio Dr, Woodbury. MediaMaxEvents.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Mounds View - Home Improvement & Design Expo – 10am-4pm. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore up to 150 exhibitors featuring the latest products, services and information to help turn your dream home into a reality. Everything from inside/out to basement/roof! 6$, free with Food Shelf donation. Mounds View Community Center, 5394 Edgewood Dr, Ste 10, Mounds View.

MediaMaxEvents.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Longevity Health Expo – 10am-4pm. This show is all about products, services and information that will help you stay healthy and well at any age. See the latest in anti-aging, nutrition, fitness, men’s & women’s health, medical information, weight loss, health services, living-in-place, and much more. $6, or free with Food Shelf donation. Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove. MediaMaxEvents.com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 29-31 Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference Weekend: Living on Purpose – Includes workshops, plant walks and a kids’ camp, as well as teen herbal camps, red tent space, fire circles, singing circles, delicious locally sourced farm-to-table meals and more. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

2020 EDITORIAL CALENDAR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ISSUE

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Age-Defying Habits Plus: Healthy Immune System

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Cardiovascular Health Plus: Regenerative Medicine

PLANT-BASED NUTRITION ISSUE

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Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet Plus: CBD

APR

Grassroots Climate Crisis Strategies Plus: Healthy Home

WOMEN’S WELLNESS ISSUE

MAY

Autoimmune Breakthroughs Plus: Protein & Collagen Connection

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Inspired Lifestyle Travel Plus: Brain Health

THE FOOD CONNECTION ISSUE

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Beyond Factory Farming Plus: Gut Health

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Biological Dentistry Plus: Environmental Education

SELF-EMPOWERMENT ISSUE

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Emotional Well-Being Plus: Adaptive Yoga

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Stress Management Plus: Joint Health

THE DIABETES CHALLENGE ISSUE

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Personalized Diabetes Strategies Plus: Skin Care

DEC

Creating Community & Connection Plus: Spending Locally

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ongoing events

Max Meditation Technique – 6:30-7:30pm.

Experience a guided meditation, combining ancient meditation techniques with modern NeuroLinguistic Programming to help both beginning and experienced meditators quiet the mind and connect for a relaxing and meaningful meditation. $15. Healing Elements, 2290 Como Ave, St. Paul.

651-348-6216. HealingElementsWellness.com.

Please call or check the websites to ensure the classes or events are still scheduled for that week.

Chinese Mystery School’s Healing Meditation Series – 6:30-8pm. A different Hanmi Buddhist meditation teaching each week: June 5: Wisdom Dew Beauty Yoga; June 12: Balance Weight; June 19: Diabetes Self-Healing; June 26: Self-Healing for Various Illnesses. Upper Midwest Hanmi Buddhist Association, 80 Co Rd C West, #804, Little Canada.

MN-Hanmi-Buddhism.org.

ongoing Free Online Classes – The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Class-Central.com/ University/Minnesota.

GROOVE Movement Class – Various days, times and locations. A fun, simple and exciting way to experience dance that nurtures body, mind, heart, and soul. No dance experience required. All fitness levels welcome. Classes use all genres of music and include a warmup, dance, stretching, and a brief meditation.

AeroDanceFitness.com/Schedule.

Midtown Global Market – Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. & Sun 10am-6pm. If you’re looking for a more unique shopping experience, head to the Midtown Global Market, where more than 50 vendors sell food and trinkets ranging from local produce to Somalian Pastries, Middle Eastern olives and Asian spices. There are also cultural events - from musical performances to Irish step-dancing lessons. Free. 920 East Lake St, Minneapolis. MidtownGlobalMarket.org/visit.

sunday Restorative Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. In restorative yoga, props are used to support the body so students can hold poses for a longer period of time, allowing the body to open through passive stretching. The focus is slowing down and calming the mind and body. $18. Healing Elements, 2290 Como Ave, St. Paul. 651-348-6216.

HealingElementsWellness.com.

Sunday Salsa Dancing – 10:30-11:30am. Join Rene Dennis Thompson for Sunday Salsa Dancing.

Free. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake St., Minneapolis. MidtownGlobalMarket.org/events.

monday Loving Kindness Meditation Practice – 6-7pm.

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

tuesday Weekly Guided & Silent Meditation – 11-11:30am.

Led by a Prayer Chaplain in the Meditation Room, this meditation is the same one going on concurrently at Unity Village. It alternates affirmative prayer and silence.

Donation based. Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center, 4011 W Hwy 13, Savage. UnityOfTheValleyMN.org.

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

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wednesday

Light Being Tribe Gathering | Online – 6-7am.

These events occur monthly and are live and Interactive. Come with your questions & curiosity and continue your journey of expansion in a like-hearted worldwide community. Complimentary. Zoom Online. IntraAwareness.com.

Total Health Workshop January 9, 2019 - December 2020 – 6:30-8pm. This monthly workshop is designed as an opportunity to expand your understanding of the most current natural health solutions available. Complimentary. Hope Clinic, 9220 Bass Lake Rd #245, New Hope. Drethanskog.com.

thursday Hatha for Everyone – 6-7pm. Everyone is welcome to this weekly drop-in class. All levels.

Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well-being. $10. Meditation Center, 631 University Ave NE, Minneapolis. TheMeditationCenter.org.

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

FreeMeditation.com.

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

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

Friday Chat & Play Social – 7-9pm. Let’s get to know each other and talk about energy, holistic health, psychic abilities, spirituality and much more. Free. J & S Bean Factory, 1518 Randolph Ave, St Paul. Hosted

by SchaOn at Psinergy. Meetup.com/TC-Energy.

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

The best thing to hold onto in life is each other. ~Audrey Hepburn

community resource guide

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Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@NAtwincities.com. to request our media kit.

BODY WORK MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Barb Ryan, LMT • 612-922-2389 Bhakti Wellness Center 7550 France Avenue S, #220, Edina Specializing in persistent, chronic pain relief and mysteries of the body. Serving clients covered by auto insurance and worker’s compensation with a doctor’s referral. Also serving clients seeking the experience of deep relaxation and more selfconnection. Skilled and compassionate care. See ad, page 3.

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

Healthy Girls’ Breast Oil when applied with a self-breast massage helps to balance, detoxify, soften breast tissue, improve lymphatic circulation and stimulate the immune system. Improved circulation helps your entire body! See ad, page 11.

CHIROPRACTIC GOLDEN SUN CHIROPRACTIC

Una Forde, DC • 952-922-1478 International Village Arcade Building 220 West 98th St, Suite 7, Bloomington Quality chiropractic care. Experience holistic healing and gentle chiropractic adjustments that allow the nervous system to relieve such symptoms as headache, back, neck pain and numbness which allow your body to return to a state of balance and well-being. 25 years’ experience.

COACHING CHANNEL OF DIVINE WISDOM Nea Clare NeaClare.com Nea@NeaClare.com • 612-227-3854

You can have a personal audience with your guides and the Archangels and Ascended Masters.

Get clarity. Take action. Feel connected. Book your session today and save 25%, using code: IAMWISE17. Or call Nea for a free consult. See ad, page 14.

COMPOSURE COACHING

Candi Broeffle, MBA, CPC Candi@ComposureCoaching.com 218-590-2539 ComposureCoaching.com Master your business so you can practice your passion. Business coaching for purpose-driven entrepreneurs to clarify your vision, build your confidence and create a soul-centered strategy. Call today for a free Discovery Session and get on your path to business success.

MIND, BODY, SOUL LLC

Dori Tossen 763-639-9133 • BalancedDori.com As Health Coach and holistic practitioner, Dori works with clients to reach their health goals.

With the use of bioresonance and other complementary therapies, she guides clients in supporting their bodies through individualized plans that help on their healing journey. See ad, page 11.

SOUL PURPOSE COACH & HOLISTIC HEALER

Barbara Brodsho, MA 612-444-9751 • BarbaraBrodsho.com

PSINERGY NATURAL HEALTH & HOLISTIC WELLNESS SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT 93 Little Canada Rd West - Ste. 100 Little Canada/Roseville 612-217-4325 • PsinergyHealth.com

Offering empirical & sciencebased natural health therapies including Esogetics/Colorpuncture, basic Ayurvedic Medicine, as well as spiritual/energy-based therapies like Access Consciousness Bars, I-Ching, reiki and more. See ad, page 4.

COMPUTER REPAIR PSINERGY TECH

André Thomas - A+ Certified 93 Little Canada Rd West - Ste. 100 Little Canada/Roseville 612-234-7237 • PsinergyTech.com “Do you have a sick Computer?”

We Keep Computer Repair Simple. Onsite/In-Home or Office, Bring-to-Us Computer Repair Services. 2011-17 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner.

Local • Greener • Highly Rated.

CONSCIOUS PARENTING PARENTING THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE CHILD

Amy Vasterling: Parenting-Intuitive Readings-Wisdom Gatherings AmyVasterling.com • 612-791-3001 Amymvasterling@gmail.com Intuitive Readings: Receive clarity around career, decisions, and relationships, and reconnect to your own inner knowing. Wisdom Gatherings: Join with other deep thinkers and spiritual seekers.

Parenting: Highly Sensitive Children are misunderstood, and today’s parenting methods do not address their needs. Sign up for Amy’s free webinar at AmyVasterling.com/webinar.

See ad, page 13.

Providing spiritual guidance to help live your purpose and thrive utilizing your soul’s Akashic Record. Discover your soul’s innate gifts, create a vocation that aligns with your soul’s passion, and gain new perspective, clarity and insight about your life’s challenges by understanding the lessons your soul chose to experience. Schedule a free discovery session to learn how to create a purpose-filled life. See ad, page 8.

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COUNSELING & COACHING VALERIE MARSH, M.S., L.M.F.T. Positive Power Psychology.com 600 Twelve Oaks Center, Suite 206, Wayzata • 612-772-2808 PositivePowerPsychology.com

Valerie integrates a compassionate, holistic and empathic counseling and coaching, specializing in helping people heal from the negative consequences of difficult life transitions, troubled relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma and/or loss.

Utilizing complimentary modalities, such as energy psychology, CBT and solution focused approaches, she shares her knowledge and skills that create more rapid results for a more joyful and happy life! Appointments held online or in the office. Call today for a complimentary phone consultation. See ad, page 13.

CYRSTALS & ROCKS CRYSTAL ROCK HEALING

4399 Lake Ave, White Bear Lake 651-426-4218 • CrystalRockProducts.com Crystal Rock, LLC, is a full-line metaphysical store that manufactures its own products. Product lines include rocks/crystals, organic essential oil products, natural stone jewelry, sages/incense, teas, tapestries, and much more. Featuring readers, healers and classes as well as spaces for rent by the hour.

DENTIST

DENTIST HEALTH CENTERED DENTISTRY

SEDATION AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY

N7915-902 St River Falls, WI • 715-426-7777 HealthCenteredDentistry.com

1815 Suburban Ave, St. Paul ToothBuilder.com 651-735-4661

Whole Person Dentistry observes and deals with the mind, body and spirit, not just your teeth. This approach to dentistry encompasses both modern science and knowledge drawn from the world’s great traditions in natural healing. See ad, page 29.

We are a holistic dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art dental procedures that result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! We specialize in safe removal of infected teeth as well as placing ceramic implants and restorations. See ad, page 20.

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

TOOTH BY THE LAKE

We ’ r e a n i n t e g r a t i v e practice committed to promoting dental wellness and overall assistance to the whole person. We desire to participate in the creation of healthier lives, while being sensitive to physical, philosophical, emotional and financial concerns.

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 21.

1401 Main St, Hopkins 952-475-1101 • ToothByTheLake.net

ENERGY HEALING

PURE DENTAL

Dr. Amy Ha Truong 6230 10th St. N., Ste 520, Oakdale 651-731-3064 • PureDentalMN.com

EMOTION CODE HEALING

Pure Dental offers integrative, holistic, alternative and biological dentistry for your dental health.

We take pride in providing quality, holistic dental care and service for our patients. See ad, page 22.

Master Hong Certified Emotion Code Practitioner 9672 63rd Ave N, Maple Grove 763-208-4246 or 914-708-9463 Chronic pain? Suffering from emotions? Relationship problems?

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

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALING SOUL WHISPERER: RELEASING LOST SOULS Annette Rugolo ReleasingLostSouls.com

Children and some adults have the ability to see the spirits that are living among us. Others will hear or see unexplained noises or movement. Read the first two chapters in my book for free at ReleasingLostSouls.com. I share many experiences that explain what’s happening and what can be done. See ad, page 18.

ESSENTIAL OILS AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY Essential Oils Joyce Sobotta • 715-878-4474 AromaTherapyNaturesWay.com

100% pure, quality, essential oils, and ultrasonic diffusers available on my website. I offer essential oil classes online and in person.

Sign up for an essential oil consultation and let me help you create a blend of essential oils that works synergistically for a wide range of health concerns. See ad, page 11.

ESTHETICS MICROCURRENT FACIALS

Jessie Odishaw, Microcurrent Esthetics Technician • 612-859-7709 Bhakti Wellness Center, 7550 France Ave S., #220, Edina • BhaktiClinic.com Voted Best Esthetics Clinic in Edina, 2016 & 2017. Look great and feel great with Microcurrent Facial, your skin will feel so soft you won’t believe it’s yours. Often called a “non-surgical facelift” it reduces wrinkles, puffy eyes, lifts, tones, restores your youthful glow. See ad, page 3.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE ERIN THOLE, CNHP ErinThole.com Thole.Erin@gmail.com

Get to the root cause of your health conditions. Erin has been working in the health and nutrition field for over 11 years specializing and working extensively with those suffering from autoimmune, digestive, hormonal and inflammatory disorders. She works with each client’s unique biochemistry to determine what dietary, supplementation, and lifestyle changes will work best for them as an individual. There is NO one-size-fits-all program. All appointments are conducted via phone. This makes it very easy and convenient to receive care from any location. If you want to reach your true health potential, email Erin today to schedule your FREE 45-minute initial phone consultation. Hours until 5pm Fridays. See ad, page 13.

GRAPHIC DESIGN CAMPFIRE STUDIO

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

HEALTH FOOD STORES MASTEL’S HEALTH FOODS 1526 St Clair Ave, St Paul Mastels.com • 651-690-1692

Mastel’s Health Foods is Minnesota’s oldest health and wellness store. We carry a full line of vitamins, minerals, supplements, herbs and more. We emphasize organic, biodynamic, biodegradable, holistic and hypoallergenic products and pride ourselves on stocking hardto-find items. See ad, page 13.

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HOUSING - SUPPORTIVE

MACULAR REGENERATION

BROEFFLE LATIMORE ADULT FOSTER CARE

CASSANDRA ROSE, L.AC.

Providing a caring and supportive home for adults, no matter their abilities. With 28-plus years of experience, we offer a nurturing and family-like environment for up to four residents who are elderly and/or have developmental disabilities.

Residents receive assistance with personal cares, meal prep and feeding assistance, medication administration, transfers and mobility, transportation and advocacy. We treat your loved one like family. See ad, page 5.

Cassandra specializes in Macular Regeneration, a program using Acunova and Micro-Acupuncture, microcurrent therapy, herbs and supplements to benefit degenerative eye diseases such as macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt’s, conjuntivitis, post-herpetic eye pain, dry eye and more. See ad, page 3.

License #1102359 • 763-600-6967 8600 Northwood Parkway, New Hope

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