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Contents 14 CHEF RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

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16 BUILD A BENTO BOX LUNCH FOR KIDS

Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

20 FOREVER FLEXIBLE Keep Joints Naturally Healthy

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23 10 WAYS TO CREATE A HEALTHY SLEEPING SANCTUARY

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DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 11 health briefs 12 global briefs 13 action alert 14 wise words 16 healthy kids

24 fit body 26 healing way 28 inspiration 32 calendar 35 resource guide

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letter from the publisher This month I am choosing to do something a bit different for my letter to you, our readers. My colleague and publisher of Natural Awakenings Milwaukee, Gabrielle Buchnik, has written a timely and thought-provoking letter for her readers that I am choosing to share with you. I simply couldn’t say it any better. ~ Candi

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wo years ago, Natural Awakenings ran the feature article, “Real News that Matters: Independent Media Tell Us the Candi Broeffle Truth,” penned by our senior writer, Linda Sechrist. The article featured a quote from award-winning independent journalist Amy Goodman, host and co-founder of the Democracy Now! news hour, which airs on 1,400 public broadcasting stations. Goodman, who received an award for “developing an innovative model of truly independent grassroots political journalism that brings to millions of people the alternative voices that are often excluded by the mainstream media,” eloquently stated: “When we cover war and peace, we need media that are not brought to us by the weapons manufacturers. When we cover climate change, we are not brought to you by the oil, gas and nuclear Gabriella Buchnik companies. When we cover health care, we are not brought to you by the insurance industry or drug companies. We are brought to you by listeners, viewers and readers deeply committed to independent information—that’s what’s critical.”

Decades of corporate mergers have reduced ownership of our airwaves to just six major corporations. While the mainstream news outlets may be convenient sources of quick information, they often latch onto attention-grabbing and polarizing controversy, utilizing alarming, divisive and extreme sounding headlines and storylines that trigger our instinctual reactions and ignite controversy and conflict. The real stories underlying national and world events are deeper and more complex; there are more players and perspectives to consider and more stones to overturn. Media operating outside the large conglomerates have more freedom to question the simplified mainstream narrative and dig deeper.

Natural Awakenings is just one of many publications delivering cutting-edge information about natural, noninvasive, non-pharmaceutical health remedies presented by health and wellness advocates, scientists and researchers. Natural healing and life-sustaining solutions that contradict much of the mainstream medical narrative and circumvent the pockets of pharmaceutical companies garner little attention from major media conglomerates. How lucky we are to have other outlets for independent thinkers and voices, and how critical that we strive to support all outlets of free speech and thought.

Recently, the United States has experienced censorship attempts and attacks on all forms of media—both mainstream and independent. Attempts to censor journalists lead down a slippery and treacherous slope. We should each consider how our individual political and social perspectives affect our way of interpreting the stories and views expressed by news outlets and journalists. Even those we may not respect have a right to exist and be protected under our precious First Amendment. While we are deluged with information at our fingertips around the clock, instead of censoring the opinions and speech of others, it is our right—and in fact, our responsibility—as citizens of this great country to be discerning consumers of media and seek truth, wherever it might be.

May we be united in the power of free thought, Gabriella Buchnik, Publisher, Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

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Dr. Troy Sanford Leads Healthy Ketogenic Lifestyle Seminar September 20

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roy Sanford, ND, CN, will share why ketones are the preferred fuel of pro athletes and grandmothers, in a free presentation, from 1 to 3 p.m., on September 20, in Bloomington. Sanford will discuss the benefits of ketosis, answer participant questions and provide free samples of KetoneZone, 100 percent Pure D BHB, a breakthrough Dr. Troy Sanford ketone electrolyte product recently launched in the U.S. The ketogenic diet has been around for nearly 100 years, first introduced to treat drug resistant epilepsy. It was popularized in the 1970s as a kick-start to the Atkins Diet. The very low carbohydrate, moderate protein and high-fat diet is again seeing a resurgence as people better understand its benefits.

“Most of the people who are on the ketogenic diet are not on it for diet purposes,” says Sanford. “They’re on it for human performance, energy and clearer thinking.” Some of the benefits of the ketogenic diet include a reduction in inflammation, reduced blood sugar levels, increased stamina and increased mental clarity.

Sanford will showcase space-certified air and surface purification from Vollara’s ActivePure Technology. Recently this breakthrough technology was inducted into the 2017 Space Technology Hall of Fame. This honor is a result of adapting the technology originally developed for use in space for the residential market.

“Attendees will discover a higher level of healthy living without any real behavior modification. At the touch of a button, you can live a healthier life and experience a more complete wellbeing,” states Sanford.

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Doing Good Together Presents Its Unique ‘Festival of Giving’ This Fall

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oing Good Together’s (DGT) Festival of Giving will take place from noon to 4 p.m., on September 30, at Nicollet Island Pavilion, in Minneapolis. This one-of-a-kind event combines kindness activities and service projects benefiting local nonprofits in a pavilion filled with big-hearted families ready to do good and give back.

Activities include hands-on service projects to make on-the-spot, multicultural performances, kid-friendly demos, a giant cooperative kindness art installation, displays of big-hearted resources and products, and fun activities like T-shirt printing, a photo booth and fundraising games. There will be festival food and drink available for purchase. Bring a pair of new socks (any size) to hang on the community Sock Line. All socks will be donated to Simpson Housing Services.

DGT is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that encourages families to raise generous, compassionate, civic-minded children by offering opportunities for them to practice kindness and serve others together. DGT empowers families to care, share and give through its Big-Hearted Families program as well as workshops, online resources, service events and a variety of tools that make “doing good” a meaningful and fun experience for the whole family.

Cost: $5/person (2 & under free) or a maximum of $20/family. Location: 40 Power St., Minneapolis. For more information, contact Jenny Friedman at 612-987-3370 or Jenny@ DoingGoodTogether.org. To purchase tickets, visit DoingGoodTogether.org/Festival.

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Rugolo to Lead Meditation and Dowsing Workshops for Beginners

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nnette Rugolo will lead two separate workshops this month, teaching participants how to align with their soul’s purpose as they connect with Universal energy and how to heal their environments.

The Inner Diamond Basic workshop is scheduled for September 14 to 15 wherein participants learn how to shift their brainwaves from beta to delta within the course of the weekend as they consciously access higher states of awareness. This class will also be offered as a six-week webinar for those who would like to take the class remotely and have recordings of the six sessions.

Annette Rugolo “We need maps and tools to help us on our spiritual journey and this class offers both a clear soul map to consciousness and the tools to help release old patterns and programs that keep us stuck,” states Rugolo. “I help participants learn how to use powerful light frequencies to clear karmic patterns and transform their lives.”

Participants learn a powerful transformational tool that transmutes karma and helps them open to their spiritual gifts.

In the Diamond Dowsing class scheduled for September 28 to 29, Rugolo teaches course participants the technique of dowsing that will help them find and cure negative vibrations in their environment. The class teaches the techniques that have helped thousands of people around the world clear, transform and heal the energy of their homes, offices and land. “In order to raise our own vibration, we need our homes to energetically support us,” Rugolo explains. “I love teaching this class and helping people create an enlightened space for themselves and their families.”

Rugolo is a master instructor certified by Marie Diamond. She has been teaching Inner Diamond meditation classes since 2002 and dowsing and space clearing classes since 2006. She is passionate about helping people transform their lives and their environments. Her company, Conscious Life Resources, offers classes, consulting and transformational products to help people align and create a powerful connection with the Universe and Mother Earth.

Cost: $398 for each weekend class. The Inner Diamond class offers the option to bring a friend for only $100. The Diamond Dowsing class offers a one-day option for $168.

Location: Marriott Courtyard Hotel, 7600 Bloomington Ave., Bloomington. For more information, visit AnnetteRugolo.com.

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Registration Opens for School of Earth Medicine Fall Retreat

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aura Adrian, of the School of Earth Medicine, announces the second annual Earth Medicine Women’s Fall Gathering, to be held September 27 to 30, at the Whitewater State Park, in Altura. This retreat provides participants the opportunity to go within, connect to nature, celebrate the feminine and meet like-hearted women.

Over the course of four days, attendees get to choose from more than 20 workshops offered by a variety of teachers based in the Midwest and curate their own experience based on particular desires. There are opportunities to experience different modalities including shamanism, sound healing and connection to the cycles of nature, and to practice yoga, qigong and guided hiking.

After years of experience as a teacher and retreat facilitator, Adrian launched the first School of Earth Medicine in the spring of 2017. “It all started with a simple question,” she explains. “I remember asking myself, ‘What would be worth doing even if I failed?’ Earth-based women’s gatherings was the answer I got. In the fall of 2017 we offered our first gathering… and my friends closest to me knew we were going to do it whether we had one person or 200.”

School of Earth Medicine is a weaving of Earth-based practices such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, botanical medicine, reflection, connection to nature and shamanism. By offering a variety of experiences, they encourage students to pay attention to the cause and effect of practices to decide for themselves what is useful in cultivating health, happiness and freedom.

Cost: $349-$459. Location: 19041 MN-74, Altura. For more information, email SchoolOfEarthMedicineRetreats@gmail. com or visit SchoolOfEarthMedicine.org.

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ody and Brain Yoga & Tai Chi Center, of Maple Grove, will host Earth Citizens’ Walk from 1 to 4 p.m., on September 8, in Minneapolis. The Earth Citizens Organization (ECO) is a nonprofit organization that works to promote mindful living, natural health and world sustainability. Their goal is to create a network of 100 million Earth Citizens by 2020. This event is happening at various gatherings all over the country and is open to all who consider themselves citizens of the Earth.

Body and Brain Yoga & Tai Chi Center is part of a national brand leader in holistic health and wellness. They combine Eastern Asian healing and energy philosophies, including yoga, tai chi, detox, rhythmic movement and meditation.

All are welcome to join in unity to acknowledge the Earth as a central value to our existence, practice mindful living and seek personal growth through realizing one’s inner value.

The event begins at 1 p.m. with an introduction and demonstration followed at 1:20 p.m. with an Earth Citizen Greeting.

At 1:30 p.m. there will be mind and body stretching exercises and then a 20-minute play time. At 2:10 p.m. participants will share in an energy meditation and mindful walking followed by the Earth Walk taking place from 2:30 to 3:40 p.m. Refreshments will be offered from 3:40 to 4 p.m. at the conclusion of the day’s activities.

ECO’s vision is to redirect the world’s future towards harmony and sustainability. They realize that this can only happen if open-hearted, dedicated people from around the world work together to co-create a culture of mindful living. To support this goal, ECO focuses on providing educational resources, developing learning facilities and organizing green community initiatives.

Cost: Free. Location: Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 4401 Upton Ave. S, Minneapolis.

For more information, visit EarthCitizens.org.

ichele Rae, life and business coach, is co-hosting the Illuminating Conscious Leadership Workshop, from 6 to 9 p.m., on September 19, at The Center Within, in Bloomington. Together with her co-host, Lora Matz, Rae will help participants explore how being a change agent and living from a place of wholeness will increase the wellbeing of their organizations and communities.

This workshop is designed for those who are finding it difficult to stay balanced in a world that is unpredictable and are feeling called to make a difference. “Now more than ever it’s time to release your limitations and fears,” shares Rae. “It is time to fully express your gifts, talents and strengths boldly into your community.”

Though you may question whether you are a leader, Rae shares that a leader is anyone who is taking responsibility for their impact in the world. As a leader you are invited to create optimal conditions that promote the possibility for transformation. As you wake up fully, you will find ways to anchor this new energy into our organizations, institutions and services.

“The heart of my work is to encourage interconnectedness and higher consciousness,” says Rae. “I am here to support humanity in choosing timelines that have the most positive outcomes for the greater good.”

Rae provides holistic coaching for personal, professional and organizational transformation and is the founder of The Center Within, LLC. She is also the author of Living from the Center Within: Co-Creating Who You are Becoming. She offers workshops, events and classes throughout the Twin Cities designed to support personal and professional development. For more information, call 612-465-9775, email Michele@CenterWithin.com or visit CenterWithin.com.

Lora Matz, MA, LICSW is an internationally known wellness expert in the practice of Integrative Medicine. She has a rich background as a psychotherapist, lecturer, writer and consultant and has worked for many years in the areas of mind-body medicine and transpersonal development. For more information, call 651-592-1176, email LoraMatz@ earthlink.net or visit HeadHeartLeadership.com.

Cost: $35. Location: 8100 S Penn Ave., Ste. 155, Bloomington. For more information and to register, call 612-465-9775 or visit CenterWithin.com. See ad page 26.

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andi Broeffle, publisher of Natural Awakenings Twin Cities (NATC), is excited to announce the addition of two new staff members.

SchaOn Blodgett will take on the role of advertising sales, assisting Broeffle in responding to increased advertising inquiries, reaching SchaOn Blodgett out to potential clients and assisting in events and expos. Blodgett has 20 years of sales experience as well as media experience including a position as community outreach manager for another Twin Cities publication in which he helped to grow its global and local readership. He also created a very popular podcast which continued for several years after he left the show. Blodgett recently received an award for “Top 100 Alternative Health Blogs for 2018” from Lost Empire Herbs. He is the owner of Psinergy Natural Health & Holistic Wellness, specializing in colorpuncture, Kirlian energy emission analysis and ayurvedic medicine.

“I’m very excited to be part of the NATC family as I have seen firsthand how important print publications are, especially for niche markets,” states Blodgett. “While I am a full-time holistic health professional with my own clinic here in the Twin Cities, I’m happy to bring my experience to Natural Awakenings and help to effectively connect other small businesses to their target markets.”

Patricia (Patty) Perkins has been hired as office manager, providing office and operations support, outreach assistance and customer service to both readers and advertisers. She has extensive office and leadership experience mainly focused in the healthcare field and brings this much needed knowledge along with her organizational skills to NATC. Perkins is also a retired veteran of Patricia Perkins the United States Air Force.

“I am so thankful to have found two excellent professionals to support the efforts of Natural Awakenings,” Broeffle shares. “With SchaOn and Patty onboard, we are poised to substantially add even more valuable content for our readers and additional support for our advertisers. It’s truly an exciting time!”

For advertising sales, call 952-373-8401 or email SchaOn Blodgett at SchaOn@NATwinCities.com. For more information on Natural Awakenings Twin Cities, visit NATwinCities.com.

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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children Acupuncture reduces autism scores, according to a new meta-analysis of 27 clinical studies of 1,736 children.

Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in the Republic of Korea, found that whether acupuncture was used alone or combined with other therapies, it improved outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder as measured by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and the Autism Behavior Checklist, without causing adverse side effects.

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Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day.

Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object— a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy Ten Australian seniors that strapped on ballet slippers and participated in Ballet for Seniors classes for three months reported feeling more fit, energetic and animated, according to research from the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Queensland Ballet. They also found that ballet improved their posture, flexibility, maneuverability and awareness.

Mastering challenging movements and sequences made the dancers happier than working at already achieved levels. Also, the group enjoyed developing supportive social bonds in get-togethers outside the dance studio.

Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls, reducing risk of strokes and heart attacks, a new study shows.

Researchers from the University of Western Australia surveyed 854 Australian women over the age of 70 to determine their vegetable intake, and then used sonograms to measure their carotid artery wall thickness to ascertain the severity of carotid plaque. Those eating the most cruciferous vegetables had a .05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness compared to those with the lowest intake.

“That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid wall thickness is associated with a 10 to 18 percent decrease in risk of stroke and heart attack,” says lead study author Lauren Blekkenhorst. Other vegetables, including leafy greens and alliums like onions, were not found to have the same protective effect.

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A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels.

The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.”

China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

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Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative To make sure more beneficial bugs come to their crops to feed on pests, farmers are planting flowers in the middle of their fields. On a farm near the town of Buckingham, England, a crop of oilseed rape is planted amidst rows of wildflowers. It’s one of 14 sites in a study testing the wildflowers’ efficacy in attracting pesteating bugs, and how well they would perform 12

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The study also includes the use of borders of wildflowers around each field, a technique farmers in the area have used for the past two decades to promote general biodiversity, though not specifically for pest control.

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write, “The crop protection ‘toolbox’ is becoming smaller and more vulnerable, so now is a good time to rethink our future crop protection strategies to consider the use of alternative pest control measures alongside conventional pesticides.”

Pesticide use probably won’t be eliminated completely, they say.

However, by attracting pest-eating bugs—along

with other techniques like breeding plants to better resist pests, using technology to better diagnose and forecast pest behavior and application systems that can apply tiny amounts of pesticide more precisely—pesticide use could be dramatically reduced. Harsh chemicals can then serve as a last line of defense, rather than the first thing farmers reach for.

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The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget.

Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017.

The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing.

Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife.

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Pipeline Slowdown

Animal Safety Measures Delay Tree Cutting

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has denied a request by Dominion Energy, the lead builder of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, for more time to cut trees along the route. The company had to stop cutting by the end of March in order to protect migratory birds and endangered bats in the path of the project, planned to run from West Virginia to terminals in Virginia and North Carolina.

Opposing the controversial natural gas pipeline from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast, Jamshid Bakhtiari, Virginia field coordinator for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, says the FERC decision will delay, but not stop the project. Yet he states, “It’s a good thing. We should shoot to have more things like this happen in terms of delaying the pipeline. But it’s not a final nail, by any means, in the coffin.”

The pipeline is one of two conduits up to 42 inches in diameter for transporting fracked gas that developers want to build through the central Appalachians. It’s across terrain that critics say is both scenic and poorly suited to heavy infrastructure.

Bakhtiari’s group is part of a broad coalition of organizations, including the Sierra Club, that has mobilized to stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The denial means tree clearing has to halt at least until September, and at some points on the route, until November.

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Frito-Lay, Campbell Soup and other major U.S. players in the food and beauty industries are talking more about sustainability these days. The result is adoption of innovative materials.

Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of recycler TerraCycle, advises, “Bioplastics are meant to be a solution for the world’s plastic waste problem. However, in most cases, biodegradable bioplastics will only break down in a high-temperature industrial composting facility, not in your average household compost bin.

Plus, these are not recyclable. A better solution might be to place the focus on durable bioplastics that are made from plant materials, but can still be recycled,”

Entrepreneurs like Daphna Nissenbaum are taking action. As an Israeli mom, she chided her teenage son for trashing rather than recycling plastic water bottles. Yet then, she says, “I realized plastic bottles weren’t the main issue,” when she saw flexible packaging such as chip bags, candy wrappers and go-to containers crammed into the trash. Nissenbaum learned that most flexible packaging isn’t recycled and ends up in landfills, oceans and other places.

Once an orange peel is discarded, it disintegrates biologically and turns to compost, she saw, and committed to engineering packaging to do the same.

A graduate of the Israeli Army’s elite software engineering program and with a marketing MBA, her Tipa Corporation has patented bioplastic that acts like plastic. “When composted, the material naturally breaks down in 180 days or less,” she says. Tipa now makes zippered bags, stand-up pouches and packaging for coffee, snacks and produce.

Migratory Birds

Threatened by Rule Change

A coalition of national environmental groups led by the National Audubon Society filed a lawsuit in May against the U.S. Department of the Interior challenging the federal administration’s move last December to eliminate longstanding protections for waterfowl, raptors and songbirds under the 100-year-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).

The intent is to weaken enforcement on businesses, municipalities and individuals to prevent “incidental” deaths of birds, which would lessen requirements for their protection from electrical power lines, towers, buildings and other hazards.

The risk of liability under the MBTA has provided incentives for the oil and gas industry, wind energy development companies and power transmission line operators to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to minimize bird deaths.

The new policy eliminates these incentives to reduce and mitigate foreseeable impacts of operations on migratory birds.

“One of the first conservation laws, the MBTA sparked 100 years of conservation leadership in this country,” says Sarah Greenberger, Audubon’s senior vice president of conservation policy. “It defies all facts for the Department of the Interior to suggest that this law is somehow broken when we have a century of evidence that says otherwise.”

Urge senators and other representatives to uphold the MBTA via an easy form and single click under the Take Action tab at Audubon.org.

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Can we counteract the additional carbon footprint of shipping seafood inland?

Eat as local as possible, whenever possible. Typically, U.S. seafood is sustainable seafood. Choose freshwater fish.

Seafood is the most perishable ingredient in the kitchen.

It’s caught, cleaned, chilled and transported with a short expiration date. Chefs stay with the tried and true because it’s wasted if customers hesitate to order a dish. In a few years, we’ll be eating more seaweed.

We are literally loving some species to death. Bluefin tuna will likely become extinct during our lifetime due to our love affair with sushi. We should all rotate the types of fish on our plate, beyond tuna, tilapia and salmon. Good choices include halibut, mahi mahi, Arctic char, black cod and rockfish.

Refer to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app for where and how fish are caught, if it’s sustainable or to be avoided. Sustainable means it’s fished or farmed with minimal impact on ocean health and will more likely remain available for the future. Half the seafood consumed today is farmed, according to program researchers.

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RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

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n early promoter of sustainable fishing, celebrity chef Rick Moonen is the owner of both RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room, in Las Vegas, and brand promoter for True North Seafood. His cookbook, Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook’s Essential Companion, features only seafood that hasn’t been overfished. He was named Chef of the Year in 2011 by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which publishes an up-to-date Seafood Watch guide to sustainable species (SeafoodWatch.org).

Moonen’s latest project is promoting non-BPA canned seafood to reduce waste, encourage everyone to eat lower on the food chain and give popular fish a chance to rebound.

Do healthy food trends start with chefs or customers asking for more nutritious dishes?

Both. Chefs are inherently curious. When a new food is available, they’re challenged to see how it can be used. Customers spread the word via social media. Travel broadens our palate. Trying something new is supercool.

Like the wreckfish, some species have unfortunate names.

Smart marketing can persuade a consumer to try something unfamiliar.

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Consider canned fish in BPA-free containers to better diversify an ocean-sourced diet. There’s no waste because it doesn’t rely on seasonal availability, tastes good and is sustainable. With creative recipes and fun garnishes, simple food can be as much of an experience as fine dining.

How can we avoid trashing the ocean and polluting our seafood?

People once thought the ocean was big enough to absorb anything dumped into it and it could replenish anything taken out. Toxic oil spills get publicity, but runoff from agricultural businesses is just as bad. The ocean can’t be used like a toilet. Be a steward of the environment and personalize the message through social media.

Is fish farming a good alternative for salmon and other species?

Fish farming has many components. Mistakes were made as people learned best practices during the past 20 years. Early instant demand called for rapid growth, causing overcrowded conditions, stressed fish and the use of antibiotics and genetically modified ingredients in the fish food. Aquaculture shouldn’t be demonized anymore.

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It took a while, but the better companies made changes and continue to refine improvements. They deserve our support.

Wild fish are being contaminated by debris and plastic in the water, so farming is a good alternative.

What gives you hope?

Influencers are joining the choir of sustainability that I’ve preached for 30 years. Now I’m the Trojan Chef, sitting in on meetings with major suppliers and acting as spokesperson for True North.

We need to remember a species doesn’t live alone. Fish produce feces. Mussels love the yucky muck and they’re a great way to clean the water. Symbiotic species work with nature, eliminating the need for manmade chemicals.

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What can individuals do?

When we’re grocery shopping or eating out, we’re voting with our dollars. Ask, “What kind of fish is this? Where was it caught and how? Is it farmed or wild?”

Serving as informed voices not only secures answers, it makes people aware of necessary preferences.

Sharing the message can be fun as anxiety melts over tasting the unfamiliar.

Host a Chopped or Iron Chef-style competition at home or with a neighbor. When my youngest son was little, there were things he wouldn’t eat out of hand, so I had him help me in the kitchen. Once he was invested in meals, he tasted new dishes.

Experimenting can be exciting.

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Build a Bento Box Lunch for Kids Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

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ld-style rectangular metal lunchboxes are passé. New, convenient compartmentalized containers inspired by the Japanese bento box and Indian tiffin allow parents to pack up to five different, colorful and healthy items for a child’s lunch with less plastic wrapping to separate foods. It dovetails exactly with what nutrition professionals recommend.

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Think Five

“People usually eat with their eyes,” says Allison Forajter, a clinical dietitian at Community Hospital, in Munster, Indiana. “The more color and variety presented the better.”

Holley Grainger, a registered dietitian, creator of the blog Cleverful Living at HolleyGrainger.com and mother of two

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school-age daughters in Birmingham, Alabama, agrees, saying, “These boxes make lunchbox packing easier because each compartment can be assigned a different food group.”

Grainger usually starts with a protein, adds fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and inserts a surprise treat for a total of five selections. “One easy and inexpensive way to boost protein is through low-fat dairy options like milk, yogurt, string cheese or cottage cheese. For children that like meat and poultry, roasted chicken and low-sodium deli turkey are delicious options. This is where I like to work in leftovers, so last night’s entrée may be the filling for today’s lunchbox mini-tacos. For a high-protein vegetarian/vegan option, beans/legumes are a favorite, whether in dips, salsas, salads or pastas,” she says.

Forajter recommends exploring varied colors of the same type of fruits or vegetables. Offer green and purple grapes or red, yellow, green and orange bell pepper strips, and ask kids if each color tasted different. Including unusual fruits or vegetables can be a learning experience for the whole family. “Try purple and orange cauliflower or red, yellow, white or purple carrots,” she suggests.

Grainger not only packs healthy foods for her kids, she makes sure they get a little “emotional nutrition”, as well. She might include a piece of chocolate or a cookie, but the surprise doesn’t have to be food. “A note or picture from you written on your child’s napkin adds a special touch. It lets them know you’re thinking about them and gives them a feeling of

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security throughout the day,” she says.

Parents faced with the daily round of lunch packing may benefit from the system of five. Each item goes into a separate compartment in the bento, box-style lunchbox. Many also offer a space for a “chiller” to keep foods safely cool.

Easy Options

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Protein: turkey breast, chicken breast, hardboiled egg cut in half, nuts, beans, almond butter, string cheese, yogurt Fruit: blueberries, apple slices, plums, grapes—something easy for kids to eat

Vegetable: carrots, English cucumbers, celery sticks, bell pepper strips—easy finger foods; kids might eat more veggies if provided with a dip such as hummus or natural homemade ranch dressing

Whole grain: ancient or whole grain crackers, pita bread, non-GMO blue corn chips

Treat: a happy surprise could be a piece of wrapped dark chocolate, a crayon or a funny, loving or encouraging note from a parent

Lunch: a Key Meal

“When children are fueled with nutritious foods, they are more alert and focused throughout the day, leading to better behavior, concentration and test scores,” says Grainger. “They also have the opportunity to fill up on many of the essential vitamins

and minerals often lacking in away-fromhome meals. I’ve found that my children are hungrier at lunch than at other meals, so they tend to fill up on whatever is being offered.”

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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GOOD BOX LUNCH IDEAS scrambled eggs with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper as a spread on multigrain bread.

Healthy Sides: Cooked corn on the cob, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, apple slices with or without almond butter

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olley Grainger, a mother of two in Birmingham, Alabama, took photos of the healthy lunches she packed—all 125 of them. Check them out at HolleyGrainger. com/125-healthy-lunchboxes-kids.

Kelly Kwok, cookbook author and mother of two schoolchildren in Buffalo, New York, shares many perfectfor-a-lunchbox recipes on her blog LifeMadeSweeter.com. Here are three of them.

Egg ‘Salad’ Sandwich

Kwok makes a healthier egg salad sandwich for her children by blending

Store-bought hummus, a bag of baby kale or spinach, a few shredded carrots and a whole-grain tortilla come together for an easy wrap.

Healthy Sides: Stemmed sweet cherries, banana chips, yogurt

Rainbow Skewers

On short wooden skewers, slide on tiny mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes and cooked tortellini with a tiny container of pesto or marinara sauce for dipping.

Healthy Sides: Mixed fresh berries and bell pepper strips, healthy granola bar

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Silver Fillings:

Just ugly?

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arah Britton, a plant-based holistic nutritionist who blogs at MyNewRoots. org, lives near Toronto, Canada, with her husband and school-age son. Like all mothers, she faces the challenge of packing her child’s lunch. These three recipes can be made ahead of time and come from her new book Naturally Nourished: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients.

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Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. Keep in mind that the chickpeas will crisp up outside of the oven, so it’s okay if they’re still a little soft when finished roasting.

Spread the chickpeas out on a clean kitchen towel and rub them dry, discarding any loose skins (chickpeas will not crisp in the oven if wet). Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and toss with the coconut oil mixture.

Spread the chickpeas on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.

Remove the chickpeas from the oven and let them cool. Serve at room temperature.

Store in an airtight glass container at room temperature for up to one week.

Sour Cream and Onion Chickpea Crisps

Toasted Walnut Brownie Bite Dough

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Yields: 1 pound dough

Make a double batch to have extra to garnish salads and soups as a gluten-free, high-protein crouton replacement.

Brownie Dough 1½ cups raw, unsalted walnuts ¾ cup, cocoa powder 2 cups soft dates (preferably Medjool)

3 Tbsp coconut oil 1½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp dried dill 4 tsp onion powder 1 tsp fine sea salt 3 cups (2 15-oz cans) chickpeas, drained and rinsed Preheat the oven to 400° F. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil

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over low heat. Whisk in the lemon juice, dill, onion powder and salt.

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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until lightly colored and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are finely ground. Add the cocoa and salt. Pulse to combine.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

Pit the dates and add them one at a time through the feed tube of the food processor while it’s running. The resulting mixture should resemble cake crumbs but, when pressed, will easily stick together (if not, add more dates).

Use the dough to make the Brownie Bites. Leftover dough (one-third of the batch) will keep in the freezer for up to one month.

Toasted Walnut Brownie Bites Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls. Freeze the balls until ready to eat.

Store in the freezer for up to one month.

Vanilla Coconut Brownie Bites Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 Tbsp unsweetened, desiccated coconut, toasted Combine the dough with the vanilla and 1½ teaspoons of the coconut, using both hands to fully incorporate the ingredients.

Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls, then roll them in the remaining coconut.

twice, until the oats are golden and have a toasted aroma, 12 to 15 minutes.

Freeze the balls until ready to eat. Store in the freezer for up to one month.

Remove from the oven, let cool and roughly chop the almonds.

Honey Almond Granola Bars Yields: 14 bars (servings) It’s important to toast the oats and almonds as both contain an unwanted phytic acid, which is destroyed by heat. The bonus of this step is gaining extra flavor.

2 cups rolled oats 1 cup raw, unsalted almonds (or hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts) 2 Tbsp coconut oil ½ cup raw honey ½ cup tahini 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup unsulfured dried fruit (raisins, dates, figs, prunes, apricots, cranberries or a combination), roughly chopped 1½ cups puffed, whole-grain cereal (such as rice puffs) ¼ tsp flaky sea salt Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line a brownie pan with parchment paper.

Place the oats and almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, trying to keep them as separate as possible, and bake, stirring once or

In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Add the honey, tahini and vanilla; whisk thoroughly until fully combined.

Remove saucepan from the heat.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled oats and chopped almonds with selected dried fruit, puffed cereal and salt. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir quickly to mix.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared brownie pan and, using slightly damp hands, press it firmly into the pan, especially around the edges and corners.

Set the pan in the fridge for a couple of hours to firm up, then remove and slice into 14 bars.

Store the bars in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up two weeks or wrap them individually for to-go snacks.

Reprinted from Naturally Nourished: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients. Book and photos ©2017 by Sarah Britton.

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Identification Helps

The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, which manifests in swelling and pain in the hands, wrists, feet or toes, arises when the body’s immune system attacks

Forever Flexible Keep Joints Naturally Healthy

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Creaky knees, sore hips, shoulder pain or a stiff neck can be a thing of the past.

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hirty-seven percent of American adults 18 and older suffer from arthritis—a catch-all term for a dozen varieties of joint disease—according to the nonprofit Arthritis Foundation.

One in two men and two in three women 65 or older may have it, estimates a recent Boston University study. Due to increasing obesity rates and autoimmune disorders, it’s also impacting 8 million Millennials, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“I’m seeing higher rates, more severe cases and more of them in younger people.

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It’s an epidemic no one is talking about,” says Dr. Susan Blum, a Rye Brook, New York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally.

About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

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itself, destroying tissue around the joints.

Spondyloarthritis inflames the spine and sometimes the eyes and gut. Infections like Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain.

Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

Get Weight in Check

About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes— the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

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Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief.

“We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

“But it’s not simply about the load on the joints,” says Blum.

Fat cells release compounds called inflammatory cytokines, which can boost inflammation and pain. And new research from the University of Rochester, in New York, suggests that obesity may also impair the gut microbiome (beneficial bacteria lining the gastrointestinal tract), further exacerbating arthritis.

“There is no doubt that the gut bacteria are involved in the onset and perpetuation of inflammation and pain in arthritis,” says Blum.

When researchers fed mice the equivalent of a “cheeseburger and milkshake” diet for 12 weeks, doubling their body fat, they found more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their colon, more cartilage deterioration than in lean mice and more inflammation in their knees.

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Healing the Gut Heals Joints

Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident.

For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

In the University of Rochester study, overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression.

Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a highquality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, which can spawn inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers,

which anecdotally have been suggested to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidant-rich vegetables and “good” fats. One recent Michigan State University study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

Exercise Smart

When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.” The proper

exercise depends partly on which joints are affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating. Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests.

A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they

Supplementing Suppleness

by Lisa Marshall

Curcumin: Derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), this bright yellow culinary spice has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent in Asia for centuries. Today, it’s used as an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which can wreak havoc on the stomach and kidneys if taken long term, according to Naturopath Casey Seenauth. One industry-sponsored review concluded that 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day of curcumin can rival a NSAID like Advil for relief of pain and inflammation.

Collagen or gelatin: Integrative medicine practitioners have

long prescribed gelatin powder made from animal connective tissue to provide the nutrients required for joint regeneration. Supplement makers have developed arthritis-specific collagen supplements in which the gelatin is broken down for better absorption. A Chinese study of 500 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that collagen derived from chicken cartilage improved symptoms of pain, stiffness and swelling in joints. Plant-based options are available.

Glucosamine: This classic tissue-building block has been shown in multiple studies to slow cartilage loss associated with osteoarthritis. Taken long enough, it can also ease pain, says Seenauth. “People often take it, don’t feel anything right away and quit. Give it time.” He recommends 2,000 mg per day for at least six to eight weeks.

Fish oil: Omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are established anti-inflammatories. A Korean University review of 10 trials involving nearly 400 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that those taking more than three grams per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduced their reliance on NSAIDs and had less pain.

Probiotics: While their impact on pain reduction isn’t clearly known, many studies show that certain strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can boost immune function, repair damaged gut lining and reduce system-aggravating inflammation, says Dr. Susan Blum. She recommends products containing a mixed blend of 20 billion to 30 billion colony-forming units (CFU) per capsule.

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were less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee than less active people. A subsequent paper by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking. “Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds.

“Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

Regenerative Injections

Natural joint pain remedies also encompass acupuncture and meditation. In the UK, a University of York meta-review of 114 studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results.

“Acupuncture can be considered as one of the more effective physical treatments for alleviating osteoarthritis knee pain in the short term,” concluded the authors.

University of Auckland researchers, in New Zealand, recruited 42 rheuma-

For more advanced cases of osteoarthritis, Seenauth recommends regenerative injections such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For PRP, doctors draw some of the patient’s blood and spin it down with a centrifuge to isolate platelets loaded with growth-promoting compounds.

Then, they inject the platelets into the joint.

A study of 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months

A Mind-Body Approach

toid arthritis patients and assigned half to a program of mindfulness-based stress reduction, described by researchers as “the cultivation of nonjudgmental attention to unwanted thoughts, feelings and bodily experiences via meditation.”

While the meditation group saw no change in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood or the number of swollen joints, they did report significantly less morning stiffness, tenderness and pain.

The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently.

“Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients.

“With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Feeling bad the next day isn’t the only effect of bad sleep; it can damage your long-term health as well. ~ Carrigan Curtis

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by Carrigan Curtis

he effects of bad sleep can ruin your whole day, making you feel like your brain is full of fog and your limbs are dipped in molasses. Feeling bad the next day isn’t the only effect of bad sleep; it can damage your long-term health as well. Our bodies require that we “de-stress” and recuperate during sleep. It’s part of the amazing, self-rejuvenating process that our bodies use to repair while we sleep. Without regular recuperation, our health begins to deteriorate.

One major factor in having bad sleep is a lack of melatonin which our brains normally produce to detoxify our bodies and replenish neurotransmitters in the brain during REM sleep cycles. When our brains are exposed to daylight, we do not produce melatonin. Seems simple enough, but it’s not just visual light that causes this to happen.

Electricity and radio frequencies are in the same electromagnetic spectrum with daylight, so while you are exposed to any electromagnetic frequencies, your brain actually thinks it’s still daylight and there is no need for producing melatonin. Long-term exposure to elevated levels of electricity can cause not only fatigue but also headaches, hyperactivity, nightmares, depression, eyestrain and muscle cramps.

Here are 10 ways to improve your sleep to make sure you are getting enough melatonin at night:

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Reduce electromagnetic fields around your bedroom by using a battery clock instead of a digital plug-in. Digital clocks have a huge electrical field around them and the light they give off makes their use exacerbate the light exposure problems that contribute to low melatonin production.

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Turn off the circuit breakers to the electrical lights and outlets that surround the bedroom. For most, this might seem like an extreme measure, however, once you try it, you might never want to go back to sleeping with electricity on around your bedroom.

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Eliminate or shield your bedroom from radio frequency signals from portable phones, cell phones and wireless devices. Switching your devices to airplane mode and turning off WiFi routers are some of the most important steps you can take to help you get a peaceful sleep.

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Sleep on a bed without metal in it. A natural latex mattress is a great alternative as it is comfortable and has a similar supportive feel to memory foam. As long as it’s natural latex, you won’t suffer from chemical reactions that memory foam creates as your body heats the mattress. You may find the smell of latex bothersome, but a mite proof covering will help until the latex smell dissipates.

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Avoid metal bed frames and nightstands. Metal objects around the bed can distort the Earth’s natural magnetic field which again can lead to disrupted sleep.

Take a liposomal melatonin product an hour before bedtime. Naturally produced melatonin detoxes our brain and regulates REM sleep. Even while taking all the other steps for a good sleep, it’s never a bad idea to supplement. Because our brains need fats for fuel, combining melatonin with an oil creates an effective way to pass the melatonin through the blood-brain barrier.

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Turn off electronics at least two hours before bedtime. Even when you adjust the blue out of the screen color of your cell phones and tablets, it’s still best to turn these types of electronics off a couple of hours before you plan to sleep so that your melatonin production is right on time.

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Sleep with organic cotton sheets. Nowadays, eating organic is an accepted way to stay healthy. Why wouldn’t we want the largest organ of our body—our skin— to also be treated in the most healthful way possible? Our liver will need to detox any chemicals that are absorbed through our skin so it’s a great idea to lessen that burden as much as we can.

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Take a saltwater bath before bedtime.

Soaking in a sea salt or Himalayan saltwater bath is not only relaxing but is known to detox unwanted frequencies from our bodies and it’s a great way to prepare for a restful sleep.

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Sleep with fresh air coming into the bedroom. Sleeping in indoor polluted air can further our health problems, so cracking a window in all types of weather goes a long way to keep us breathing healthy.

Carrigan Curtis is a residential designer and a licensed general contractor in the Twin Cities area. She owns Carrigan Curtis Design Build, LLC and has an educational background in green building and biogeometry and is a certified Building Biology Advocate. For more information, call 612-282-3470 or visit CarriganCurtis.com. See ad page 9.

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WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA

Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

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by Marlaina Donato

lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks. Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type.

“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist. Yoga is an internal process and can

meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon.

Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

Yoga poses don’t need to be intense to have a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage.

“Basic yoga is just as beneficial as more advanced ideas of yoga, especially in terms of body awareness,” says Piper Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness. Stiff muscles often go hand-inhand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain—by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

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Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body. Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options for poses exist to help you find the version that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon. She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes. “What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goaloriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions.

“It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately

trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects. Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Where to Learn More

Yoga for Every Body: Basics for Alignment and Flexibility, Diane Finlayson DVD, Tinyurl.com/Yoga-Align-Flex

Curvy Yoga YouTube videos, include 15-minute morning wake-ups with Anna Guest-Jelley, YouTube.com/user/ CurvyYoga/featured Power Yoga for Flexibility, Rodney Yee DVD, Gaia.com/person/ rodney-yee Relax into Yoga for Seniors: A Six-Week Program for Strength, Balance, Flexibility and Pain Relief¸ a book by Kimberly Carson, MindfulYogaWorks.com/products

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by Dudley Evenson

hen life is stressful, we know we need to relax. The question is how. Many wonderful ways involve combining music with a meditation practice. Although we can’t always control our surroundings, we can learn to control how we react to and internalize what happens around us.

On the value of meditation and mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, observes, “When we do studies of this, we find we can change our brains. We can change our relationship to our emotions. We can change our relationship to the actuality of things in ways that are healing. The immune system responds.”

Because sound affects us on all levels—emotional, mental and physical— combining musical processes with our meditation practice can be highly effective in easing stress. Cultures worldwide have long used music to lift the spirit and enhance meditation and healing.

4 Slow rhythms. These entrain bodily systems, including the heartbeat, pulse, digestion, respiration and muscle functioning, to a more natural rhythm.

Choosing Meditation Music

Controlling Breath

Choose recorded music that helps calm mental chatter. Here are some criteria.

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4 Natural sounds. They give a sense of peace.

4 Nurturing tones. Typically, these are clear, warm and gentle.

4 Uplifting, not gloomy. The music should give rise to a sense of joy and beauty.

4 Absence of hooks and refrains; avoid repetition and familiarity that engage the analytical mind.

4 Flowing. It is soothing and feels akin to nature.

4 Sub-audio frequencies. The presence of these is an optional way to entrain brainwaves to an alpha or theta state that allows relaxation and healing to occur.

4 Intention. It’s important for both the musician and listener.

Here are several self-generated ways to further enhance meditation.

A simple way to begin breath work is by taking a fast, full inhalation, followed by a long, slow exhalation. With practice, both breath control and stress levels will improve.

Vocal Toning This uses the human voice to produce elongated vowel tones or humming sounds that can empower meditation. It also slows and lengthens our exhalation by putting a brake on the breath.

Begin by taking a deep breath and then, with the mouth open, make a simple vowel tone such as ahh or ohh. With the exhalation pushing out a sound, the tone follows naturally.

Mantra and Chant Mantras can keep the demons of our monkey mind from distracting us. The word means “mind protection” in Sanskrit. A mantra is characterized by a short sound or phrase that carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the simple meaning of the words. Using mantras can help overcome mental chatter, de-stress and set us up for an expansion of consciousness.

Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, documented a phenomenon he named “the relaxation response”. His research discovered that those that repeated mantras for even 10 minutes a day experienced physiological changes—a reduced heart rate, slower metabolism and lower stress levels, all of which allow the body to return to a more natural state of wellness.

Singing Affirmations Research led by Carnegie Mellon University’s David Creswell found that people using self-affirmation also can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance.

An affirmation is a positive statement spoken in the present tense asserting that a desired goal is already achieved. With sufficient repetition and focused intention, declaration becomes reality. Adding a melody to our affirmation and singing it repeatedly enhances its power.

Mind-body expert Dr. Deepak Chopra agrees, stating, “Music helps to take the affirmations to a deeper level of the mind so that a process of emotional and spiritual transformation can start.”

We are constantly affirming in our mind what we believe.

With perseverance, repetition and steadfast belief in them, the words of our affirmations become a part of us. Before long, we notice we are achieving what we may have previously thought was impossible. Accessing the rich array of music and sound modalities available can help deepen meditation, decrease stress and allow us to benefit from a higher and much improved quality of life.

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n 1972, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening and went into seclusion to focus on my inner growth.

This awakening helped me see that I’m not my mind—I am the observer of my mind.

I watched this chattering mind creating an obstacle to self-realization and true happiness. I also came to realize another clear truth: The outside world isn’t personal.

It’s unfolding according to all the forces that have taken place from the beginning of creation. Call it science or the will of God—it doesn’t matter. What matters is we didn’t do it, and it isn’t supposed to match what we want. When we see this, we can transcend the limited mind and embrace the true nature of our being.

We’ve each developed personal likes and dislikes resulting from life experiences that have left good or unfavorable impressions within us. These impressions determine how we view the world, and they limit our ability to enjoy life. We can begin learning how to release these impressions by letting go of the little things that irritate us for no reason—like the weather or someone’s attitude. We have a tendency to resist uncomfortable feelings, so we try to fix and control our environment. A commit-

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The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions.

Progress happens through cultivating awareness. The simplest approach is to ask: “Who is in here looking through these eyes and experiencing this world?” Don’t try to answer. Just relax back into the essence of your being—the one who sees—and experience life from this place of awareness.

When we’re clear and comfortable with who we are inside, life becomes beautiful—regardless of what is going on around us. We can then help raise the world for the better. There is freedom and peace in that.

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Guided imagery therapy is interactive. It most resembles hypnosis in that the therapist and patient are having an ongoing conversation. It differs due to the brainwave level that is engaged during the process. Hypnosis occurs at a much lower level, whereas guided imagery occurs at the alpha state. It is in this state where athletes and artists go when fully engaged and easily lose track of time. This is also where true healing takes place. You are in full control and have access to answers within you that are typically hidden from your view. The alpha state bypasses the part of the brain and personality that tends to totally rationalize every situation, allowing the mind and body to communicate with one another for in-depth healing.

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conflict resolution skills to maintain your relationship and manage your family. Free. LIV Chiropractic, 7129 France Ave S, Edina. HolisticMoms.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 The Gift of a Year – 6:30-8pm. Looking to live life more fully, joyfully and consciously? This program delves into your life, helping you create a life beyond your wildest dreams. We meet the first Thursday each month and share tools that have a permanent effect on the way you live. $50. Awakened Living, 3601 Minnesota Dr, #825, Bloomington. AwakenedLivingInfusion.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Earth Citizens Walk – 1-4pm. Join us to raise awareness and create a network of 100 million Earth Citizens by 2020. Come join in unity to acknowledge the Earth as a central value to our existence, practice mindful living and seek personal growth through realizing ones inner value. Free. Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis. EarthCitizens.org.

Evening with the Archangels and Ascended Masters – 7-9pm. As a trance channel, Nea Clare’s physical body serves as a channel for these light beings to speak and connect with you during these sessions. $30. Metamorphosis Center, 8646 Eagle Creek Pkwy, # 101, Savage. Metamorphosis.Center.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Brown Bag Lunch Series: Get Your Grains Month – Noon-1pm. Learn about the importance of whole grains. Whole grains are high in iron, B-vitamins, and are a great source of nutritional support. Free.

Mazopiya, 2571 Credit Union Dr, Prior Lake.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Healing Autumn Foods – 6-8pm. Learn to design balanced, healthful and mouth-watering plant-based meals in 30 minutes or less. We’ll arrange recipes without saturated fats, chemicals, or sugar and focus on protein sources from legumes, tempeh and more. $25-30. Mississippi Market, 1500 W 7th St, St Paul.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Connection & Attunement Monthly Gathering – 6:30-8:30pm. Join our monthly gatherings designed to cultivate intention, support and encouragement for each other on our way to sustaining wholeness and holiness in our lives. For our sound healing practice this evening Carolyn Vinup will be leading us in a meditation. $25. Southtown Office Park Conference Room, 8120 Penn Ave S, Bloomington. CenterWithin.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Inner Diamond Basic Meditation Seminar – 9am5pm on both days 9/14 and 9/15. The Inner Diamond connects you with these qualities and provides tools to use these light frequencies to protect and enhance your energy and the energy of those around you. $298 (one person) or $398 for two attendees. Marriott Courtyard Hotel, 7800 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington. AnnetteRugolo.com.

you. $75. CenterPoint Massage School, 5300 W 35 St, St Louis Park. CenterPointMN.com.

Balance Yourself and Your Home with Crystals and Stones – 11am-1pm. Learn about common stones and crystals that are helpful in your home and office and those you can wear or carry to create your personal energy vortex. Taught by Laurie Wondra. $40 includes handouts. Green Lotus Yoga, 18480 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville. YourLifeCore.com.

Holistic Healing and Spiritual Wellness Expo and Symposium – 11am-8:30pm. Psychic and tarot readers, energy healers, natural skin care products, essential oils, crystals, stones, jewelry and more.

Admission includes hourly workshops. $35 online or $40 at the door. Flat Creek Inn & Suite, 10290 State Hwy 27, Hayward, WI. KarmikChannels.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Twin Cities Veg Fest – 11am-5pm. At Compassionate Action for Animals, we encourage people to cultivate empathy for animals and move toward a plant-based diet. Free. Visit the website to download your free Metro Transit bus pass to this event. Harriet Island Regional Park. For more information or to volunteer: Info@TCVegFest.com or 612-276-2242.

Entrepreneurial Awakening – 1-5pm. Join us for an innovative approach to germinating ideas for your own small business. Conscious Entrepreneur and creator of the Metamorphosis Center, Laura Strong, will share her approach and insight to creating a profitable small business. $49. Metamorphosis Center, 8646 Eagle Creek Pkwy, # 101, Savage. Metamorphosis.Center.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Cooking with Essential Oils – 6-7:30pm. Join us in a fun evening of cocktails, mocktails, and cooking with essential oils. Please call the store at 651-426-0101 or stop in to sign up, as seating is limited. Free. Sassafras Health Foods, 2186 3rd St, White Bear Lake.

Yoga as Holistic Therapy Workshop – 6-8pm.

Join us for a monthly 2-hour workshop including 30 minutes of educational training, 30 minutes of support group-style verbal processing, and enjoy a full 60 minute yoga practice incorporating your intentions, affirmations, and therapeutic goals. Judi Ross Holistic Therapy, 8100 Penn Ave S, #155, Bloomington. JudiRossHolisticTherapy.com.

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Illuminating Conscious Leadership: An Introductory Workshop – 6-9pm. Join Lora Matz and Michele Rae for an evening exploring being a change agent living from a place of wholeness and personal balance to increase the health and well-being of organizations and communities. $35. Center Within, 8100 S Penn Ave, #155, Bloomington. CenterWithin.com.

Shiatsu Basics – 10am-5pm. Participants learn simple yet effective finger pressure techniques to relieve and prevent chronic aches & pains and everyday ailments. See website for items to bring with

Staying Connected While Parenting – 7-9pm. Join Allison Peterson of Mindful Families to explore how to stay connected with your partner while parenting.

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Transform the Energy of Your Home, Transform Your Life – 7-9pm. In this presentation, Annette Rugolo will share about the three Levels of the Law of Attraction and how bringing these levels into alignment will help you manifest with greater ease. Free.

Lunds & Byerlys, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Living the Healthy Ketogenic Lifestyle – 1-3pm.

Dr. Troy Sanford will discuss the benefits of ketosis, answer participant questions and provide free samples of KetoneZone, 100 percent Pure D BHB, a breakthrough ketone electrolyte product recently launched in the U.S. Free. The DoubleTree Hotel, 7800 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. RSVP at FitFreedomForAll@gmail.com or call 763-600-7325.

KetoneZone.com/FreeAndFit. Promises to Keep – 6:30-8pm. This class is key for the new direction it can give your life. Based off agreements you make with yourself, we’ll take you on a step by step journey of self-discovery. Find the freedom and knowledge of your true beliefs. $50. Awakened Living, 3601 Minnesota Dr, #825, Bloomington. AwakenedLivingInfusion.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Fall Equinox Celebration – Meditation & Qigong – 6-7:30pm. Through qigong and musically guided meditation, you identify and reflect upon the wonderful gifts of the summer season and set intentions of personal growth for the upcoming fall. $15 before 9/13 and $30 after. CenterPoint Massage School, 5300 W 35 St, St Louis Park. CenterPointMN.com.

Drum Circle – 7-8:30pm. Join us around the Sacred Buffalo drum and experience the magnificence of the Buffalo energy led by Laurie Wondra. Bring your own drum and play in the rhythm of mother earth, or just be in the beat of the energy and drum blessing. Extra drums will also be available to play. $15. Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis. YourLifeCore.com.

Activating Your Heartsong – 9am-4pm. Michele Rae and Tami Briggs lead this all-day gathering.

We’ll discuss relaxation practices, share stories, experience healing exercises and meditations with live harp music. We’ll also have alone time to journal and reflect. $149 includes lunch and snacks. Metamorphosis Center, 8646 Eagle Creek Pkwy, # 101, Savage. Metamorphosis.Center.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Journey to Self-Knowledge through Journal Writing Retreat for Women – 9am-4pm. Discover how journal writing can be a creative outlet for you. Discussion, activities, time for reflection and coaching. $125. Carondelet Center, #200A, 1890 Randolph Ave, St Paul. To register or for more details contact Nancy at NancyJamborLifeCoach@ gmail.com or 612-245-5960.

Seasonal Energy Clearing – 6-7:30pm. Join us on the first day of Fall for our Fall energy clearing yoga workshop. We will balance out our seven energy centers by combining breath, movement and healing touch. Bring a mat and eye pillow. $30. Yoga by Blisstopia, 10611 Baltimore St NE, #140, Blaine.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Meditation 101 – 7-8:30pm. Class meets Mondays for six weeks. Experiential class designed to provide foundational understanding and, more importantly, to provide the practice, tools, atmosphere and experience to help you start meditating. Love offering donation.

Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center, 4011 Highway 13 W, Savage. UnityOfTheValleyMn.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Plant-Based Milk – 5:30-7pm. Plant-based milks seem to be all the rage these days. Did you know that making your own plant-based milk from almonds, cashews, or other nuts and grains is easy and a great money saver? In this class, you’ll learn how easy it is with some simple recipes. Free. Mazopiya, 2571 Credit Union Drive, Prior Lake. Mazopiya.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Essential Oils 101 – 5:30-7pm. Learn how Veriditas Botanicals top five organic essential oils can impact their daily lives. We’ll discuss the distillation process, safety, the basic misconceptions and

many of the therapeutic uses. Free. Mazopiya, 2571 Credit Union Dr, Prior Lake. Mazopiya.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Diamond Dowsing One- and Two-Day Event – 9am5:30pm. Once you learn the technique of dowsing, you’ll know how to find and cure energy in your environment that is negatively affecting you. $168 for Fri only or $398 for Fri and Sat. Marriott Courtyard, 7800 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington. AnnetteRugolo.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Half-Day Meditation Retreat – 7:30am-2pm.

Give yourself the gift of silence and stillness and join us for six hours of simple, elegant Zen mindfulness practice. $40 donation suggested, sliding fee gratefully accepted. For more information or to register, please contact Bussho: MBussho@MnZen Center.org or 612-871-5631. Aslan Institute, 4141 Old Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan. AslanInst.com.

Life Is A Story: What Does Yours Say? 9am-4pm. experience the use of writing and meditation as a tool leading to deeper understanding of yourself and your

place in the world. $129. Synairea Retreat Center, 12811 Norell Road S, Hastings. CenterWithin.com.

Meet at the Park with Cindy Miller – 11:30am4pm. This final session includes a day of energy work with trees (willow, hawthorn and oak), a tram ride at noon and time for lunch or a snack (on your own).

Entrance fee for the Arboretum is $15 in addition to the class fee and lunch if you choose to purchase one. $10 online before 9/29 or $15 cash on day of event. For more information, call Cindy Miller at 952-334-7657 or visit DuirMassage.com. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanshassen.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 2nd Annual Fall Intuitive and Holistic Fair – 10am5pm. Vendors sharing a variety of holistic products and services. Psychic and Intuitive readers and healers; merchandise; essential oils, natural health and nutrition options; chair massages; angel and Tarot card readers, chemical-free cleaning products; local artists; jewelry and much more. $5. Historic Concord Exchange Event Center, 200 Concord Exchange N, St Paul. LuluLapisBlue.com.

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plan ahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Your Shining Life Expo – 9am-4:30pm. The 2nd annual expo features a variety of health and wellness vendors, speakers, workshops and more. If you’d like to speak, lead a workshop or be a vendor, contact Candi at Candi@NAtwincities.com. $5 online and $10 at the door. Radisson Hotel, 2540 N Cleveland, Ave, Roseville. YourShiningLifeExpo.com.

save the date Your Shining Life Expo

You’re going to want to participate in this educational, entertaining, and experiential expo! Whether you are interested in living a healthy lifestyle, writing a book, or building your business, this expo is for you. Free workshops and over 60 exhibitors!

November 10 9:30am-4:00pm.

Cost: $5 in advance/ $10 at the door.

The Radisson Hotel, 2540 N. Cleveland Avenue Roseville, MN

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

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. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

Class-Central.com/University/Minnesota.

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.

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. YourShiningLifeExpo.com.

NOVEMBER 17 & 18 Healthy Life Expo – 10am-5pm (Sat & Sun). Annual healthy living event with vendors, samples, demonstrations, speakers and much more. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave St, Minneapolis. $6 entry (or free with ad found in Natural Awakenings). MediaMaxEvents.com.

Yoga is an

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. Restorative yoga is a very relaxing and rejuvenating practice. The focus is slowing down and calming the mind and body. $18. Healing Elements, 2290 Como Ave, St. Paul. 651348-6216. HealingElementsWellness.com.

Sunday Salsa Dancing – 10:30-11:30am. If you’re looking for a 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. Join Rene Dennis Thompson for Sunday Salsa Dancing. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake St., Minneapolis. Free. Midtown GlobalMarket.org/events.

art and science of living. ~Indra Devi

monday Lovingkindness Meditation Practice – 6-7pm.

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

RiverGardenYoga.com.

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

Led by a Prayer Chaplain in the Meditation Room,

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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

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

Max Meditation Technique – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience a guided meditation, combining ancient meditation techniques with modern Neuro-Linguistic Programming to help both beginning and experienced meditators quiet the mind and connect for a relaxing and meaningful meditation. This weekly class is designed to support you in cultivating a meditation practice no matter your experience level. $15. Healing Elements, 2290 Como Ave, St. Paul. 651-348-6216.

HealingElementsWellness.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.com or 651-730-2078.

FreeMeditation.com.

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

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.

saturday 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.

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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.

ACUPUNCTURE AWAKENED LIVING

Michelle Kitsmiller 3601 Minnesota Dr. Suite 825, Bloomington Michelle@AwakenedLivingInfusion.com 952-452-8583 • AwakenedLivingInfusion.com Michelle assists you in healing on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level via acupuncture and herbal medicine in conjunction with other therapies at Awakened Living. The clinic offers over 36 therapies and services to give clients the most beneficial healing protocol possible. See ad, page 5.

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 10.

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 4.

CHANNEL FOR SPIRIT 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 15.

CHIROPRACTIC GOLDEN SUN CHIROPRACTIC

Una Forde, DC International Village Arcade Building 220 West 98th St, Suite 7, Bloomington 952-922-1478 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.

CADENCE CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Aleshka Calderon-Santini 6409 City W Pkwy, #105, Eden Prairie 952-855-7656 • CadenceChiroMN.com We’re dedicated to improving your health with natural, effective and safe chiropractic care. Utilizing the Pierce Results System, we provide contemporary testing and imaging to understand the root cause of health challenges and create a plan to help you get better. See ad, page 4.

CADENCE CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Amanda Haeg 6409 City W Pkwy, #105, Eden Prairie 952-855-7656 - CadenceChiroMN.com We’re dedicated to improving your health with natural, effective and safe chiropractic care. Utilizing the Pierce Results System, we provide contemporary testing and imaging to understand the root cause of health challenges and create a plan to help you get better. See ad, page 4.

APPLE A DAY WELLNESS

Patty Kelley • 651-492-1752 PKelley@AppleADayWellness.com AppleADayWellness.com Together we’ll create a plan to reach your nutritional goals, whether they are identifying food sensitivities, tackling weight control, or feeding a finicky family. I have been there.

I provide personal coaching sessions, recipes & meal plans. First session free.

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. See ad, page 15.

THE CENTER WITHIN

8120 S Penn Ave, #155, Bloomington MN Michele Rae • Michele@CenterWithin.com 612-310-8876 • CenterWithin.com Are you ready to align your personal and professional life more fully with your inner essence and passion? Michele’s intuitive and mindful coaching will support, clarify and accelerate creating a life you love. Get started with a free 20-minute phone consultation. See ad, page 26.

COACH TRAINING THE INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE IN COACHING (iPEC) iPECCoaching.com • 866-722-6224 Admissions@iPECCoaching.com

iPEC is the only professional coach training school with an energybased approach. Our inspiring graduates go on to assume prominent roles within their organizations, start successful coaching businesses, and become everyday leaders. See ad, page 36.

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COMPUTER REPAIR PSINERGY TECHWARRIOR ST. PAUL

André Thomas St. Paul 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.

COUNSELING LURA SMEDSTAD, M.S., LPC

Twin Cities Therapy and Counseling Associates 5851 Duluth St, #306, Golden Valley 612-434-6610 • Lura.Smedstad@tctca.com Lura supports clients who are addressing the effects of Depression, Anxiety and Life Challenges with counseling, art therapy and spiritual support.

Serving adults and teens. Most insurances and HSA accepted.

DENTIST HEALTH CENTERED DENTISTRY N7915-902 St River Falls, WI • 715-426-7777 HealthCenteredDentistry.com

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

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

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. See ad, page 18.

PURE DENTAL

Dr. Amy Ha Truong 6230 10th St. N., Ste 520, Oakdale 651-731-3064 • PureDentalMN.com 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 16.

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 15.

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DESIGN-BUILD CARRIGAN CURTIS DESIGN BUILD, LLC CarriganCurtis.com • 612-282-3470 Carrigan@CarriganCurtis.com

Specializing in creating homes that support the next step in optimal health. Carrigan Curtis Design Build, LLC uses a combination of Building Biology principles, green building techniques and BioGeometry design concepts to design, remodel & build new homes that support the health and well-being of the home’s occupants, the Earth and each part of the team that works on your home. See ad, page 9.

ENERGY HEALING EMOTION CODE HEALING

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.

GRACE, LOVE AND LIGHT

Camille Bernards Certified Quantum Touch Practitioner 11417 NW Hanson Blvd, #101, Coon Rapids 612-599-1931 • GraceLoveLight.com Quantum Touch is a method of natural healing that works with your body’s energy to promote optimal wellness. It can reduce pain, stress, inflammation and so much more. New client special $45. See ad, page 4.

HEALTH FOOD STORES

ESSENTIAL OILS

MASTEL’S HEALTH FOODS

AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY

1526 St Clair Ave, St Paul Mastels.com • 651-690-1692

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 4.

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 hard-to-find items.

See ad, page 10.

MAZOPIYA NATURAL FOOD MARKET

GRAPHIC DESIGN

2571 Credit Union Dr, Prior Lake 952-233-9140 • Mazopiya.com

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.

Offering a variety of natural, organic, and local food and products—with a focus on Native American vendors— Mazopiya is your ticket to healthy living. Stop by our reFresh Bar, grab a to-go-meal or sign up for a class today. See ad, page 40.

HOLISTIC THERAPY AWAKENED LIVING

Connie Bjerk 3601 Minnesota Dr. Suite 825, Bloomington Connie@AwakenedLivingInfusion.com 952-452-8583 • AwakenedLivingInfusion.com Connie assists you in healing on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level via Guided Imagery Therapy and spiritual and life coaching in conjunction with other therapies at Awakened Living. The clinic offers over 36 therapies and services to give clients the most beneficial healing protocol possible.

See ad, page 5.

HOMEOPATHY NORTHWESTERN ACADEMY OF HOMEOPATHY 7104 W. Lake Street, St. Louis Park 763-746-9242 • HomeoVista.org

Homeopathy is a safe, effective path to healing. We offer low-cost homeopathic care for everyone.

Clinic is staffed by advanced students and supervised by faculty.

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MARKETING

MEDITATION UPPER MIDWEST HANMI BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION

BUZZ FRENZY Dan Stocke, CEO BuzzFrenzy.com

Experience super-simple automated social media marketing.

Buzz Frenzy is the most efficient, automated, Facebook advertising tool for small business. See ad, page 3.

Vajracharya Charlotte M. Steen steenc108@gmail.com 651-278-0697 • MN-Hanmi-Buddhism.org

Let me help you be the peace, the radiant health, the abundance, and the joy that you seek. Receive Hanmi Buddhist spiritual healing.

Learn a Hanmi Buddhist meditation for your daily practice.

Request prayer services for yourself & loved ones. All are welcome. Sign up today! See ad, page 10.

MASSAGE DUIR MASSAGE & WELLNESS

Cindy Miller • 952-334-7657 7260 University Ave NE Ste 110, Fridley, MN DuirMassage.com I offer massage, reiki, aromatherapy, reflexology, hot stone massage and raindrop therapy for healing on all levels; physical, emotional, spiritual. New clients can receive a 60-minute massage for $40. Current/previous clients can ask about other special offers.

MASSAGE/STRETCHING HEALING TAJ

Theodore Rick Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) International Village Arcade Building 220 West 98th St, Suite 7, Bloomington HealingTaj.com • 763-913-6722 “I love massage, but too often it feels good temporarily and then the pain and tightness comes back again. I have found with AIS that by stretching and lengthening the fibers, almost like a yoga/massage that the pain doesn’t come back again,” Warren King.

NATURAL FOOD CO-OP MAZOPIYA NATURAL FOOD MARKET

2571 Credit Union Dr, Prior Lake 952-233-9140 • Mazopiya.com

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS FREE AND FIT HEALTH AND WELLNESS

KetoneZone • 763-600-7325 KetoneZone.com/FreeAndFit KetoneZone contains a better ketone. Patented Pure D-BHB is a form of Beta Hydroxy Butyrate that is completely identical to the ketone that the human body is capable of making. This makes for a more effective and high-quality exogenous ketone supplement. Independent Distributor. See ad, page 17.

CAT CARE CLINIC

Susan Swanson, D.V.M. 651-429-4153 • HolisticCatClinic.com 1524 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi

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ECKANKAR TEMPLE OF ECK 7450 Powers Blvd. Chanhassen 952-380-2200 • Eckankar.org

Are you looking for the personal experience of God? Eckankar can help you fulfill your dream. We offer ways to explore your own unique and natural relationship with the Divine through personalized study to apply in your everyday life. See ad, page 10.

WELLNESS CENTERS PSINERGY NATURAL HEALTH & HOLISTIC WELLNESS SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT St. Paul 612-217-4325 • PsinergyHealth.com

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

Offering a variety of natural, organic, and local food and products—with a focus on Native American vendors— Mazopiya is your ticket to healthy living. Stop by our reFresh Bar, grab a to-go meal or sign up for a class today. See ad, page 40.

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Offering a blend of Western and Eastern medicines including; nutritional counseling, behavior counseling, Chinese herbs, acupuncture, Western herbs, essential oils, homeopathy, flower essences, nutritional supplements, chiropractic, reiki and more.

See ad, page 10.

WELLNESS PRODUCTS FREE AND FIT HEALTH AND WELLNESS Vollara® Products 763-600-7325 MyVollara.com/FreeAndFit

From the Space Station to your space, Vollara’s ActivePure products utilize technology originally developed for space travel and adapted for use in your home. Products include LivingWater treatment system for ionized, alkaline and healthier water; FreshAir Surround air and surface treatment; and LaundryPure for detergent-free, cold water care of your clothes. Independent Dististributor. See ad, page 17.

SOMADERM

Natural Twin Cities 612-520-7095 NewULife.com/NaturalTwinCities New U Life’s Homeopathic SomaDerm Gel is the only transdermal, FDA registered human growth hormone (HGH) product available without a prescription. Independent Distributor. See ad, page 33.

Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 5pm

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MADE AT M A ZO P I YA ORGANIC EGGS | LOCAL HONEY | PURE MAPLE SYRUP | WILD RICE

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We’re committed to food that’s good for our bodies and the earth.

For us, that also means putting a focus on Native American products.

952.233.9140 • mazopiya.com 2571 CREDIT UNION DRIve, PRIOR LAKE, MN