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s I write this letter, I reflect on all the things I have to give thanks for this Thanksgiving: A happy and healthy family; a warm and comfortable home; health and wellness; and wonderful friends. I’m also looking back over the last year with heartfelt thanks for all the great people I have met, including clients, partners and you, our valued readers.

I have loved meeting you at events, talking with you on the phone and corresponding through emails. It has now been one full year Candi Broeffle since purchasing this magazine and I have learned so much. Yet there is so much left to learn—and I look forward to doing this along with you.

One opportunity for us to learn together is the upcoming Your Shining Life Expo, on November 10. Within these pages you will find the schedule of speakers and the list of exhibitors who will be showcasing their products and services. Not only will there be the opportunity for you to try services like Esogetics sound and brainwave therapies, Hanmi Buddhist spiritual healings, binaural beats therapy, CranioSacral Therapy and halotherapy, but you can also seek the advice of professional coaches, marketers and other specialists. You can start your holiday shopping early or splurge on yourself. What can be better than the gift of well-being? I hope you will join us!

This time of year makes me think about family traditions. Nearly 10 years ago, my family started a new Thanksgiving tradition of writing what we are thankful for on a fabric tablecloth with permanent marker. Since it’s only used for Thanksgiving, it is always a nice surprise to look back at all the wonderful memories from the years past as we set the table for dinner. It’s especially meaningful to see my mother’s handwriting and reminisce about the holidays we all shared prior to her passing, and the message from my son about how grateful he was to be in a new relationship with a wonderful woman who is now our adored daughter-in-law.

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Annette Rugolo Celebrates New Book with Launch Party at Barnes & Noble in Edina

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nnette Rugolo celebrates the launch of her book, Soul Whisperer: Releasing Lost Souls, with a book launch party, from 6 to 9 p.m., on November 19, at Barnes & Noble Galleria, in Edina. The celebration will include a reading by the author, Q&A session, book signing, appetizers, coffee and wine. There will also be six giveaways at the event, including books ($11.99 value), bottles of spray essence ($20 value) and space clearing packages ($268 value).

Rugolo’s purpose and passion in life has been to take others from a place of fear to one of understanding and compassion for the souls trapped among us. In Soul Whisperer, she guides you to embrace both yourself and others as a soul who exists beyond the physical construct of our reality.

In the book, Rugolo presents an introduction to spirits of the deceased that remain in this world, how we encounter them and how to help free them from being stuck here. Through her stories, she gives a clear sense of what these encounters are like, what we can learn from them and how to recognize and deal with them if they happen. She also demonstrates the value of soul retrievals, freeing spirits, understanding karmic history and other related subjects.

Rugolo is respected worldwide as a transformation teacher, speaker, master dowser and environmental healer. As a mentor and guide, she has been instrumental in helping people connect with other dimensions from a place of love, without fear or judgment.

She trained with Marie Diamond who was featured in The Secret.

“We need to learn the importance of communicating with beings in other dimensions,” says Rugolo, and that helping spirits advance in their evolution is one of her greatest sources of joy.

Cost: $35, includes book, appetizers and more. Location: Barnes & Noble, 3230 Galleria, Edina.

For more information, call 952-920-2124 or visit AnnetteRugolo.com or ReleasingLostSouls.com.

For tickets, go to Eventbrite.com (search for Annette Rugolo Book Launch). See ad page 30.

Annual Green Gifts Fair Returns to Minneapolis

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o It Green! Minnesota will host its 13th annual Green Gifts Fair, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on November 17, at Midtown Global Market, in Minneapolis.

Visitors can shop among local, eco-friendly artists and businesses and enjoy cooking demonstrations and kids’ activities. The theme this year is My Green Journey and participants are encouraged to share and reflect on their own green journeys, including what they’ve learned, the steps they’ve taken and how they have expanded their personal journey with their community.

Patagonia will demonstrate the lifecycle of clothing and artist Rachel Breen will have a special sewing demonstration to bring awareness to the impact on the lives of overseas workers who make our clothing. There will be over 85 vendors with upcycled, recycled, fair trade and locally made gifts, as well as master gardeners who will engage visitors in several topics, including human rodent control.

The Midtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public market featuring fresh and prepared foods, restaurants and a selection of arts and crafts from around the world.

Cost: $1 donation/person, accepted at the door. Location: 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis. For more information, visit DoItGreen.org. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, call 763-647-8584 or email Alyssa@DoItGreen.org.

Your Shining Life Expo Comes to Roseville

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atural Awakenings Twin Cities is hosting Your Shining Life Expo, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., on November 10, at the Radisson Hotel, in Roseville.

The day-long expo includes informational workshops, free and low-cost mini-treatments, and up to 40 exhibitors with products and services for living a healthier and happier life.

“I am so excited about the caliber of speakers and exhibitors who are participating this year,” shares Candi Broeffle, Natural Awakenings Twin Cities’ publisher. “Participants will learn about a wide variety of modalities and services that they may not have experienced before or even knew existed.”

Workshop topics include everything from meditation to Chinese face reading to overcoming chronic pain to marketing your business, and more. “The subject matter is diverse,” states Broeffle. “There is truly something for everyone.”

Many exhibitors will be providing services at their booths, including chair massage, spiritual guidance, Kansa wand face treatments, acupuncture ear seeds, postural alignment photos, goal setting sessions and more. The Salt Cave Mobile will be providing 15-minute Salt Therapy treatments for $20. “This is a must-do if you’ve never experienced it before,” says Chris Iverson, owner of Salt Cave Mobile.

“It’s amazing how good you feel afterwards, not to mention how good it is for your skin.”

Drawings will be held every 10 minutes beginning at 11 a.m. for thousands of dollars of prizes, including books, nutritional products, gift certificates, stone jewelry and more. The first 100 people through the doors will receive a special gift bag.

Cost: Free. Location: 2540 N. Cleveland Ave., Roseville. For details, visit YourShiningLifeExpo.com. See expo insert page 25.

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Crystal Rock Opens Store in White Bear Lake

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rystal Rock opened its newest store, and its first in Minnesota, in White Bear Lake, this past September. Already owning stores in Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota, Ron and Cindy Schmitz decided to branch out to the Twin Cities area.

Crystal Rock stores feature an assortment of rocks and gems; sages; incense; jewelry; essential oils; chakra products; healing products; pet supplies; home and personal care products; as well as offer classes and special events at all of their store locations. Some of their products are featured on “As Seen on TV.” They also offer a monthly subscription called Spirit Box, literally a box full of metaphysical and handmade natural products to help you on your journey. Each month they offer a different theme such as Chakras, Prosperity, Love, Protection, Seasons or Smudging. Also included are instructions for using the products as well as “How-to Tips.” Each box has an approximate $70 retail value and sells for either $29.99 or $39.99 (plus S&H) depending on which subscription you sign-up to receive.

Crystal Rock offers its own line of products, including essential oils and bath and home products, all developed by Cindy. “We make all of our own natural products, including jewelry and North Dakota sage and we even cut and polish the rocks we sell in the store,” says Cindy.

The store has additional rooms in the back, including a classroom that can be rented, a massage/healing room, a smaller room for personal readings and an additional room that can be used as needed. Rooms can be rented by contacting the store for cost and availability.

Crystal Rock has been in business since 2013 and they opened their first store in 2015 in Bismarck. Cindy had been dealing with some health issues related to Lyme disease that converted into rheumatoid arthritis. She took ownership of her health by choosing holistic options instead of the prescriptions offered by western doctors which worked but caused so many detrimental side effects.

Location: 4399 Lake Ave. S (next to Kowalski’s on Hwy. 61), White Bear Lake. Store hours are 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday; 9am-4pm Saturday; Noon-4pm Sunday. For more information, call 651-426-4128 or visit CrystalRockProducts.com. See ad page 24.

Yoga Stage Added to Healthy Life Expo

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he Healthy Life Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on November 17 and 18, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. New this year is the Yoga Stage with practitioners offering ongoing seminars and demonstrations.

Throughout the weekend, on three separate stages, a variety of experts will speak on the latest in men’s and women’s health, weight loss, living well and health services. Up to 200 exhibitors will be present to demonstrate the latest innovations in both products and services for wellbeing. Participants can explore The Smart Place to get free tips and information to start living a healthier life, enjoy free product sampling, hourly drawings and great shopping all weekend long.

The first 100 people through the door each day will receive a free goodie bag.

Donations of food items will go to Golden Valley Family Center Food Shelf.

Cost: $6 for adults; free with coupon in ad on page 15 or with the donation of a nonperishable food item. Location: 1301 2nd Ave. S., Ballroom, Minneapolis. For more information, call 952-238-1700 or visit MediaMaxEvents.com. See ad, page 15.

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed two new publishers to a recent training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of publishing a new Natural Awakenings edition in Pittsburgh and taking over publication of an existing Natural Awakenings magazine in Northern and Central New Mexico.

Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world, serving nearly 3 million readers each month via more than 70 magazines published in cities across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico.

“Our devoted family of publishers, supported by advertisers, informs readers of many leading-edge national and local resources that offer paths to a happier, healthier and longer life,” says Bruckman. “Our active and growing readership has helped increase interest in naturally healthy living that has influenced mainstream America and is beneficial for people and the planet.”

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Optimal Wellness Solutions to Hold Holistic Health Fair

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ptimal Wellness Solutions announces a Holistic Health Fair/ Service Sampler event, to be held from 5 to 9 p.m., on November 14.

This free event is crafted as an invitation to tap into the body’s amazing capacity for healing and repair in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

Throughout the evening, guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary service or two, sample delicious, nutrient-dense goodies, sip organic wines and mingle with amazing, like-minded folks.

Complimentary services include Chair Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Ionic Detox Footbaths, Neuro Checks with Dr. Tonnie, Infrared Imaging, Aromatherapy, and Infrared Dome and Chi Machine. Guests will also have an opportunity to try on Ruby Ribbon shapeware, consult with an expert hair stylist from Salon 27, purchase lovely products from Merry Little Bath Company, learn about holistic dentistry and more.

There will be exciting giveaways and hourly drawings to include 30-Minute Massage and CranioSacral Therapy sessions, Reiki, Initial Consultation and Entrainment with Dr. Tonnie, Ionic Detox Footbaths, Essential Oils, Thermography, Shapewear discount, plus surprise goodies.

Optimal Wellness Solutions, the hosts for the evening, offers a well-rounded menu of holistic, healing practices designed to support mind, body and spirit. They do this through the use of therapeutic services, nutritional consultation and education designed to relieve stress and pain, transform trauma, detoxify the body and promote lifelong health.

According to owner Michele Schramm, “Optimal Wellness Solutions is a community of hope and healing that empowers individuals to lead vibrant, healthy lives.”

Cost: Free. Location: 2565 Hamline Ave. N, Roseville. For more info, visit Roseville OptimalWellness.com. See ad page 5.

Aromatherapy Nature’s Way Under New Management, Mother Transitions Business to Daughter

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he growing business of Aromatherapy Nature’s Way—best known for its flagship product, Healthy Girls Breast Oil—made a smooth transition to new management after 11 years. Joyce Sobotta, creator of Healthy Girls Breast Oil, was very happy when her daughter Cheryl Spitzer said she would love to carry on the dream of reaching more women to help them learn about natural breast care and self-love.

Cheryl Spitzer (left), Joyce Sobotta The business started in 2007 when a certified clinical thermography technician asked Sobotta if she could create a breast oil. She jumped at the idea because she knew how effective essential oils were.

Through intense research and consultation with professional aromatherapists, Sobotta evolved Healthy Girls Breast Oil to the high-quality product it is today. Education about Lady Lymph and instructions on the lymphatic breast self-massage began and continues as a passion for her.

The changeover began over the last few months, including the development of a new website, HealthyGirlsBreastOil.com, to exclusively handle retail and wholesale orders.

Spitzer is already a respected nutrition response testing (NRT) practitioner at Cheryl’s Therapeutic Nutrition. Her office assistant, Lindsey, is invaluable in helping with all aspects of both businesses.

Sobotta will continue to consult, teach and share valued information in blogs, newsletters and magazine articles and on social media platforms. She continues to teach essential oil DIY classes and has accumulated considerable information about essential oils, including scientific studies about how essential oils benefit breast health.

Cheryl’s Therapeutic Nutrition is located at 949 Whitewater Ave., St. Charles. For more information and to make appointments, call 507-273-9805 or visit CherylsTherapeuticNutrition. com. For natural breast health consultations and essential oil information and classes, call 715-878-4474 or visit AromatherapyNaturesWay.com/contact. See ad page 27.

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Hostile Teachers Hamper Learning

Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been linked by Dutch researchers to thinning of the outer layer of a child’s brain and later cognitive difficulties. Following 783 children ages 6 through 10, the researchers concluded those brain abnormalities contributed in part to impulsiveness that could lead to addictive behavior and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Teachers that antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, warns a new West Virginia University study of 472 undergraduates. Split into two groups, the students watched either a class taught by a teacher with antagonism or a standard lesson taught without antagonism, and then took a multiple-choice quiz.

Test scores were up to 5 percent lower for those that watched the antagonistic teacher because they disliked what they were being taught. They were also less likely to put forth as much effort and were unwilling to attend that teacher’s future courses.

Gut Bacteria Linked to Artery Health A lack of diversity of gut bacteria is linked to hardening of the arteries, a new study concludes.

By analyzing the gut microbiome and measuring the arterial stiffness of 617 middle-aged female twins, researchers from the University of Nottingham and King’s College London found that those with a greater diversity of healthy bacteria had more flexible arteries.

The finding explains why women, young adults and others may suffer heart attacks without traditional risk factors such as smoking or obesity. It opens the door to reducing cardiovascular disease by targeting the microbiome through diet, probiotics and other supplements.

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Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to cardio, metabolic and gastrointestinal health, according to a study of 18 adults by University of Illinois scientists published in the Journal of Nutrition. The researchers found that eating walnuts increased species of healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing species of unhealthy bacteria. Eating walnuts also improved cholesterol levels.

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Tip-of-the-tongue word loss, an aggravation for many seniors and other adults, occurs less frequently in those with higher levels of aerobic fitness, regardless of age or vocabulary, reports a study of 56 men and women from the UK’s University of Birmingham. Lead researcher Katrien Segaert also clarified that tip-of-the-tongue word loss is not associated with memory loss—a common concern by those that often experience it.

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Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

Some say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.”

Copper may even stop flu if used earNew research: Copper stops colds if used early. ly and for several days. Lab technicians ew research shows you can went away completely.” It worked again placed 25 million live flu viruses on a stop a cold in its tracks if you CopperZap. No viruses were found alive every time he felt a cold coming on and take one simple step with a soon after. he hasn’t had a cold since. new device when you first feel a cold People have used it on cold sores He asked relatives and friends to try coming on. and say it can completely prevent ugly it. They said it worked for them, too, so Colds start when cold viruses get in outbreaks. You can also rub it gently he patented CopperZap™ and put it on your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you on wounds, cuts, or lesions to combat the market. don’t stop them early, they spread in infections.

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Tests by the Environmental Protecbest presents ever. This little jewel really The EPA says copper still works tion Agency (EPA) show germs die fast works.” Now thousands of users have even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of on copper. Some hospitals tried copper stopped getting colds. different disease germs so it can prevent for surfaces like faucets and doorknobs.

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Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean. The move comes in response to pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, which calls on financial institutions to divest from any project or company that employs the practice. “Banks and financial institutions must actively take steps to ensure that they are not bankrolling the destruction of our oceans,� says campaign coordinator Ellen Moore of Earthworks.

Mine waste can contain up to three dozen dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide. These metals accumulate in fish, and ultimately, the wildlife and people that eat them.

The pollution contaminates drinking water, decimates ecosystems and destroys fisheries. While the outdated practice has been phased out in many parts of the world, new mining proposals in Papua New Guinea and Norway signal that such dumping is being ramped up, not phased out.

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Teeny Town Tiny Houses Can Benefit Seniors

The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is building a small, modular home on its Evansville campus to demonstrate how the tiny housing model could make independent living accessible for people of all ages and abilities. It’s part of a larger effort aimed at creating a cultural transformation related to aging in a community. The home’s small size is a selling point for people unable to maintain a larger dwelling as they age and help them remain independent. Dr. Bill Thomas, a geriatrician and national expert on aging partnering in the project, envisions a pod-like village of such “Minkas” with older people living within a community instead of being sequestered in nursing homes.

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Chinese GMO Regulations Dampen U.S. Exports

Even before recent disruption of U.S. trade with China through increased tariffs, China had made importing genetically modified (GMO) soybeans more difficult after a regulatory crackdown last December.

The agricultural GMO regulation scheme strengthened the soybean approval process, leading to delays at Chinese ports. Certificates for certain GMO import crops granted by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture have included cotton, soybeans, corn and rapeseed. The U.S. is looking for alternative GMO markets in case tariffs, restrictions and export slowdowns continue.

Plastic Pushback

Countries Ban Single-Use Plastics

Bans on plastic consumption have been increasing globally for the last two years. Single-use plastics will be officially banned in the Bahamas by 2020, including plastic bags collected at the point of sale, straws, Styrofoam food containers and plastic utensils. Also, the release of balloons in the air will be illegal.

Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda have already banned single-use plastic products.

In Kenya it’s illegal to produce, sell or use plastic bags. Haiti has banned plastic bags and Styrofoam products.

Belize moved to ban single-use plastics by April 2019. The UK has outlined a plan to eradicate plastic use completely by 2042.

The Clean Seas Campaign, launched in 2017 by the United Nations Environment Programme, aims to increase global public and corporate awareness of the critical need to reduce marine litter.

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Rebirthing Books New Life for Old Friends

Silver Fillings:

Just ugly?

Or harmful too?

This is a picture of a “Silver” or “Amalgam” filling. It is 50 52% MERCURY! If the mercury in this filling were spilled in a school, it would be evacuated....

This is a picture of a “light cured” composite filling.

They can last as long or longer than mercury fillings with no danger of releasing harmful heavy metals.

As noted on Dr. Mercola, Dr. Oz, and 60 Minutes...

Mercury fillings may have a significant negative impact on your overall health.

Spread the wonders and joys of reading to others while conserving woodlands and other resources and keeping books out of landfills by donating them. Many outlets welcome books that may have been collecting dust at home, but can enrich the lives of others of all ages, both locally and worldwide. n Many public libraries are supported by community volunteer “friends of” organizations that sell donated books at deep discounts to the public. Funds raised help underwrite host library programming. n Along with selling new and used books online, BetterWorldBooks.com accepts book donations that support national and global literacy initiatives, including in Latin America and Africa. They recently forwarded 37,000 donated books to UK teachers and other educators, and also operate a senior book outreach program. n Local chapters of national organizations like Girl Scouts, Kiwanis International, Rotary International and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs frequently collect gently used children’s books. n Other donation sites include The Salvation Army, Goodwill, thrift shops and used and antique bookstores. n BooksForSoldiers.com lists specific titles military members are requesting.

BooksForAfrica.org has shipped 41 million books to Africa’s 54 countries.

BooksThroughBars.org supplies prison libraries, while BooksToPrisoners.net links books donated by the public to requests. n Include unwanted books when planning a yard sale. n Consider the novelty of regifting books. With the Christmas gifting season approaching, parents can bestow a Shakespeare play or Mark Twain tale that meant so much to them decades ago to their kids—including a card explaining its poignancy and significance. The gesture can even spark a greater interest in reading.

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ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each year. Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many.

As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem.

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People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.

Identified Culprits

“We are absolutely seeing a rise in immune disorders,” says Michael T. Murray, a doctor of naturopathy in Lyons, Colorado, and author of Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke.

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“The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.”

Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center.

Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra.

“Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”

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Internal Communiqués

Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract.

Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji.

“The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system. Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”

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We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue.

“Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil.

Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.”

Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress management and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level.

The Right Food

Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says.

An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum. Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include

challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.

The Right Supplements

Multivitamins: “High-quality vitamin

and mineral supplements are foundational to immune health,” Murray says. “Vitamins C, E and B and selenium are especially important.”

Digestive enzymes: “Digestive eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein (grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wildcaught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods.

According to CDC statistics, almost everyone has some level of immune dysfunction, so this clean-up diet will benefit most of us, Blum says. After a basic regimen of three weeks or longer, she recommends exploring an elimination and

enzymes are key to restoring gut health, and thereby healing the immune system.

They’re useful in reducing immunemediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains.

Australian research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research confirms that supporting the immune system helps heal inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated with immune system suppressants that leave the patient with diminished resistance to other diseases.

Raw foods, especially pineapple and papaya, are good sources of digestive enzymes. They’re also available as supplements.

Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics, plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease.

Vitamin D: Several studies, including one from Israel, have shown that people with the highest vitamin D levels have the lowest number of upper respiratory infections. “To ensure optimal vitamin D status, many health advocates, myself included, are recently advocating daily dosages of 2,000 to 5,000 international units (IU), even in apparently healthy adults,” Murray says.

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charides; soluble fiber naturally occurring in the cell walls of grains, bacteria, yeast, algae and fungi. Natural sources include oats, barley, seaweed, and shitake and reishi mushrooms. In supplements, look for products extracted by fermentation if grain or yeast is a concern. These sugars are known to help prevent and shorten durations of colds and flu and provide relief for allergies and sinus congestion, and may help regulate an overactive immune response in cases of autoimmune disorders.

Both internal and external factors can affect us all the way to the cellular level.

Chopra says, “You are talking to your genes all the time, and what you say affects every cell in your body. Through lifestyle choices, you can make healing decisions rather than damaging ones.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including The Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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he effectiveness and safety of flu shots has long been questioned. At best, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reckons that the flu vaccine is 60 percent effective and less so for those older than 65. Plus, it admits it will have zero effect if scientists wrongly project which strains will be prevalent in the coming year. Having a strong immune system is the best bet to prevent flu, says Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com.

Further protection can be found in vitamin D, says Naturopathic Doctor Michael T. Murray. He notes, “It may prove to be more effective and less costly than conventional flu shots.”

If a cold or flu strikes, Murray suggests zinc lozenges. For coughs, German research from the Department of Integrative Gastroenterology at the Kliniken Essen-Mitte shows that a South African medicinal plant, Pelargoniium

sidoides, commonly known as Umckloab (an ingredient in Umcka ColdCare) is especially effective in treating coughs caused by colds, bronchitis and sinusitis.

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he lymphatic system carries out an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system. The vast network of tiny vessels, nodes and the spleen that lie just under the skin make up the lymphatic system. Its primary function is to isolate infection, toxins and debris and transport them through filtration points known as lymph nodes. The lymph system functions as a crucial player in the body’s ability to ward off disease and heal by generating and storing white blood cells that fight infection.

Lymph fluid is like a river, and if it gets blocked due to illness, surgery, toxic waste overload, tight clothing or lack of activity, this fluid backs up. Extreme blockage can cause inflammation, pain, fatigue, headaches, cramping, fibromyalgia, depression or other symptoms. The primary means for the lymph to circulate and drain toxins from the body include muscle contraction—as in the diaphragm with deep breathing, and manual manipulation as in massage.

The body relies on the circulatory system to supply it with needed nutrients and remove waste. Part of the blood escapes from the capillaries and becomes lymph fluid. The body needs plenty of quality water for the lymphatic system to function optimally. There is twice as much lymph fluid in the body as blood, and the lymph continuously bathes each cell. Much of the vascular fluid, waste and all infection are picked up by the tiny lymph vessels, filtered and drained away before they can travel to other parts of the body. Love your lymph with beneficial practices for a healthy immune system.

Human breasts contain many lymphatic vessels and nodes that need palpation to fulfill their purpose of detoxification. Statistics show that 90 percent of breast lumps are benign.

A gentle lymphatic breast self-massage is an effective way to move the lymph in the breast area and under the arms. Use a light touch, stretching and releasing, moving the skin with a pumping action.

Before you massage your breasts, you can stimulate the lymphatic system with gentle strokes downward on the neck to the collar bone. Next, stretch the skin from the shoulder to the middle of the clavicle. Then gently massage/stretch the skin on the arm toward the armpit. Simply hold it until any tenderness disappears or you can feel the lymph moving.

Start the breast massage by cupping one hand under the breast. Then, with a flat hand on the top of the breast, gently stretch and release the skin with an upward motion. Stroke towards the outside of the body, then towards the center of the body. Stretch each direction six to 10 times. Lastly, stretch the skin away from the nipples all around the breast, and then finish by “beeping the horn” by pressing the nipple with a flat hand a few times. The more pleasure and love you give your breasts, the more health you give your immune system.

Thomas Hudson, M.D., radiologist and breast imaging specialist, says, “The key to good health and cancer prevention lies more in your hands than you might think.” His book, Journey to Hope, focuses on self-care which the traditional medical system cannot do for you.

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mericans trust bottled more than tap water, but that confidence might work better if reversed. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors tap water for more than 90 contaminants, and it must meet the strict standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Nationally distributed bottled water, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, isn’t as carefully or frequently checked.

A quarter of all bottled water is actually filtered tap water, reports the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Concern about safe tap water is relatively recent—in the 1960s, for instance, people worried more about fluoridation than contamination. But since 1990, partly driven by bottled water ads, Gallup polls have shown tap water concerns rising; 63 percent of us now worry about our drinking water “a great deal”.

Bottled water is usually safe to drink, but isn’t environmentally friendly. Plastic bottle production in the U.S. requires 17.6 million barrels of oil annually, reports the nonprofit Riverkeeper; plus the energy used to transport it to market, refrigerate

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it and collect the empties equals filling the bottles a quarter full of oil. Then, 77 percent of discards end up in the landfill. the Earth Day Network reports.

Retail costs range from 89 cents a serving to $8 a gallon for designer water, averaging $1.11 a gallon, compared to .002 cents per gallon for tap water.

What’s in Tap Water Legitimate concerns about tap water exist, mostly because homes built before 1986 likely have lead in their pipes, solder and fixtures, possibly contaminating municipally sourced water. Well water is also susceptible to outside contamination from chemicals and microorganisms that must be monitored.

Because lead accumulates in stagnated water in pipes, run the water until it gets as cold as possible; up to two minutes if the taps haven’t been turned on in six hours or more. Other chemicals found in tap water include low levels of chlorine, arsenic, nitrates, atrazine, perchlorate and pathogens, reports the NRDC. Pharmaceutical products can also get into tap water, warns the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Several types—tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers—are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing agency that check for specific contaminants of concern.

NSF-42 coding certifies filters that improve water taste and remove both chlorine and particulate matter. NSF-53 is more stringent and requires removal of metals and harmful chemicals.

The highest standard, NSF-401, covers filters that eliminate bacteria, pesticides/herbicides and residue from drugs like ibuprofen.

Activated carbon filters, which require regular replacement cartridges, remove large particles like sediment and silt. Reverse osmosis filters remove dissolved inorganic solids (including salts) by pushing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane.

Ultraviolet water purification is effective at treating bacteria and viruses, but not contaminants such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds or heavy metals.

Charcoal pitcher filters are the most common, easiest to use and least expensive, although cartridges add to the cost and are only effective for processing about 40 gallons each. To save money, DIY products allow individuals to refill used cartridges with new activated charcoal. Filter pitchers need to be cleaned regularly because the charcoal can leak, producing mildew, calcium and grime.

Faucet-mounted models are easy to install and can be switched easily from filtered to unfiltered water (e.g., for washing up). Under-sink filters and cartridges are effective for up to 200 gallons, but more challenging to install. Connecting to refrigerators and ice makers makes installation more complex, and leakage can be an issue; countertop filters take up space, but are less likely to clog.

Consumer Reports says reverse osmosis filters are effective at removing contaminants, but can operate slowly, consume cabinet space, need periodic cleaning with bleach and create three to five gallons of wastewater for every gallon filtered.

WHO indicates that conventional municipal water treatment processes can remove about half of the compounds associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Advanced treatment like reverse osmosis and nanofiltration can be more efficient, removing up to 99 percent of large pharmaceutical molecules.

The first step is a water test. Some state and local health departments offer free test kits and they are also sold at hardware stores. Certified laboratories test tap water samples, with information often available from the local water provider.

Find a state-by-state list of certified labs plus program contacts at Tinyurl.com/DrinkingWaterCertificationInfo. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline is 800-426-4791.

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Ease Repetitive Strain Injuries Targeted Exercises Lower Risk of Injury

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eekend athletes, office workers and hobbyists greatly benefit from a balanced array of regular exercises as a preventive measure against injury. In our technological age, repetitive strain injury (RSI) is all too common, and anyone using a computer daily

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can be at risk. Sedentary lifestyles help set the stage for injury.

RSI is classified as a cumulative trauma disorder that can affect muscles, tendons and nerves of not only the forearm and hand, but also the neck and shoulders. Symptoms may include pain,

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Poor posture, faulty movement technique and lack of periodic breaks from activities can play a major role in developing any form of RSI. “I find that people that maintain a balanced exercise routine tend to do the best in jobs that apply repetitive stresses. People that sit at a desk need core strengthening, flexibility work in the hips, wrists and hands, and work on the neck flexors of the cervical spine,” says Felipe J. Mares, a physical therapist and owner of PT First Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “People that exercise on a daily basis, regardless of their job, hold up better at work. There’s a lot of stored equity in muscle tissue and strength that comes in handy.”

Lebo elaborates, “Exercise is critical for improving quality of life for people that suffer from repetitive injuries or RSI because it provides variation from repetitive movement, strengthens muscle and connective tissue, stabilizes joints and improves the body’s response to physical stress. For people with desk jobs, I recom-

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weakness, numbness or compromised motor control. Carpal tunnel syndrome is just one example.

“Repetitive injuries occur by executing the same motions over and over again with little or no variation, and become syndromes when they occur frequently or chronically,” says Brian Lebo, a strength and conditioning coach and director of the Athletic Performance Training Center, in North Royalton, Ohio.

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mend taking 10 minutes to get up every hour on the hour and move around. Focus on mobility.”

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The impulse to get outside, engage in a sport or push through limitations on weekends can lead to injury if exercising is not also part of the work week. “Do something on weekdays to support your weekend activity to prepare and strengthen your body specifically for it,” says Lebo. “For recreational athletes, I recommend performing some type of strength training to support the demands and movement patterns of your activity. For tendinitis or inflammation of the tendons—the most common type of repetitive injury—exercise can reverse or minimize injury following appropriate rest, together with physical therapy when indicated.”

Basic strength training, maintaining a healthy weight and staying hydrated all help prevent injury and decrease the risk of reoccurrence.“Repetitive injuries that I see often are iliotibial band syndrome, patellofemoral syndrome, lower back pain and rotator cuff injuries. The main cause of these is overuse, faulty alignment and muscle compensation,” says Brooke Taylor, a functional training expert and owner of Taylored Fitness NY Ltd., in New York City.

“Functional training engages the body in multiplanar movements that simulate everyday motions. This forces the body to work as one unit, as opposed to isolating various body parts. The beauty is that with a well-designed program, you leave no muscle untouched. Functional training is beneficial for everyone, and one hour of training a day can make a huge difference. Get out and explore different activities and work opposing muscles. Make all parts of the body work as one,” counsels Taylor.

Whether injuries occur at the desk, on the soccer field or not at all, keeping the body fit is key. Mares reminds us that exercise is like sleep—something we all need and cannot avoid, saying, “Exercise is the great equalizer in life.”

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

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Leah Murtagh, Rising Serpent Strategies - Fairview Professional change can be scary and daunting. This time, let your heart and soul lead the way to powerful action steps to transform your frustration and disillusionment with your current work into the path that leads to your most resonant work in the world. Your community absolutely needs your gifts. The time is now to uncover your professional brilliance!

How Did We Get So Toxic?

Nichole Kuechle, My Healthy Beginning – Walnut We will look at where our toxins are coming from and how they are causing nutritional deficiencies. From there we will talk about possible solutions to handle what our bodies are dealing with.

Transcending Trauma: The Complementary Roles of Holistic Psychotherapy and Energy Medicine Fran Bieganek and Lily McNamara, Bhakti Wellness Center – Evergreen Trauma is damage to the mind, body and spirit that occurs as the result of a severely distressing event or series of events. In trauma-informed care, we often refer to Big T trauma and Little t trauma. Both types can have lasting negative impact on your whole system. In this workshop, we’ll explore how holistic psychotherapy and energy healing can guide you in your continued journey to transcend the trauma affects you may experience. This workshop is intended to be both educational and experiential. Come ready to engage in healing practices!

3 pm – 3:45 pm An Introduction to Hanmi Buddhist Vajracharya Charlotte Steen, Upper Midwest Hanmi Buddhist Association – Fairview Meditation: Be Your Shining Light! Learn and practice an ancient Hanmi Buddhist meditation to increase your radiance, your peace, and your joy, through simple methods that you can continue to practice the rest of your life. Come with your curiosity and your open heart. This workshop will include background information, teaching of the meditation practice with mantra, mudra, and visualization, as well as time for questions. Participants of all ages welcome.

No need to become a Buddhist.

The Art and Science of Ayurveda: What it is and What Ayurveda Can Do for You Judith Kulla, Caring Hands Massage & Spa - Walnut This workshop will focus on the basic principles of the ancient healing art of Ayurveda. We will discuss living an Ayurvedic lifestyle, as well as learning about the Ayurvedic “Doshas”, or body, mind, spirit personalities. This will be a fun, interactive workshop, designed to help participants understand how Ayurveda can become a part of their health and wellness routines.

From Chronic Pain to Freedom and Peace of Mind Anna Forliti and Joshua Peters, Bhakti Wellness Center - Evergreen Your pain is affecting the quality of your health, your relationships, your work, your happiness, and peace of mind. You may have experienced moments of feeling frustrated and hopeless. But deep inside, you know there must be another way. You don’t want to follow the symptom treating crowd that tells you that you need a quick fix. You are courageous, tenacious and savvy—ready to take action to address the cause, because you believe in your body’s amazing ability to heal. You just need a little guidance on how to get there.

Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen. ~Wayne Huizenga

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Buzz Frenzy

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Patty Kelley 651-492-1752 • AppleADayWellness.com PKelley@AppleADayWellness.com

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Buzz Frenzy LOVES small businesses. Our entire team shares the entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic that goes into building a successful business, particularly one that impacts people right where they live, work or play. Dan Stocke and his Buzz Frenzy team members have founded and operated multiple successful small businesses. We understand the challenges of working for yourself all too well.

“Small business operators run sales, HR, IT, marketing, maintenance, and much more—sometimes all of that before noon,” Dan will tell you. “Time is scarce for small businesses, so we are committed to helping small businesses simplify marketing, which is a time-sapping, make-or-break task.”

Marketing can seem complicated, confusing and too expensive. Buzz Frenzy, however, allows a business owner to easily and economically tap into world-class, high-octane digital marketing. We help the business reach customers right where they are, tapping the effectiveness and deep connections possible via social media. Buzz Frenzy has added power to the hashtag (yes the #). For a set monthly budget (as little as $50 a month) a business posts to Facebook like normal and adds their chosen hashtag, aka #Buzztag. Buzz Frenzy then continually scans Facebook, finds their #Buzztag, and boosts their post through powerful audience targeting.

It’s so simple and powerful, you’ll think it’s almost magic. We look forward to creating a buzz for your business.

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4399 Lake Ave, White Bear Lake CrystalRockProducts.com Crystal Rock, LLC is a full-line metaphysical store that manufactures our own products. Our product line includes rocks/crystals, organic essential oil products, natural stone jewelry, sages/incense, chakra items, teas, tapestries and much more. At our newest store in White Bear Lake, we have readers, healers, and classes on most days.

We also offer spaces for rent by the hour or day. Come check us out!

3601 Minnesota Dr, #825, Bloomington • 952-452-8583 AwakenedLivingInfusion.com Awakened Living is an integrative clinic that immerses you in your healing potential and personal growth through a network of natural therapies designed specifically for you. With over 30 services including Acupuncture, Intra-Personal Guided Imagery Therapy, Life and Spiritual Coaching, Cupping, Face Reading, Biomat and a Far Infrared Sauna we provide a host of opportunities to create a healing and wellness plan that fits your needs, goals, desires and time.

We also offer quality products that can help facilitate physical, mental, and emotional change. From Apex Energetics with its top of the line bioavailable supplementation which can help shift into or create an optimal physical environment for healing, to Floracopeia Essential Oils and Flower Essences which can elevate and move emotions and mental states for your highest good, and more.

It is our personal mission to help you attain a state of being for yourself you have not yet imagined, in all areas of your life. Beyond our services and products, we also provide many opportunities through programs and classes that will engage you in personal growth via physical, mental, emotional and spiritual means. We are here to meet you where you are and assist you in creating a joyful experience of growth and healing.

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Let me be your guide to better health. 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 health coaching customized recipes and meal plans; individualized plans for clients with gluten or dairy intolerance, allergies, or the need for weight control. First session is free.

Bhakti Wellness Center 7550 France Ave S, Suite 220, Edina 612-859-7709 • BhaktiClinic.com Bhakti provides a holistic environment where independent practitioners come together to offer an integrative path to wellness; mind, body, and spirit. Our providers offer chiropractic, energy therapy, massage, microcurrent therapy, acupuncture, psychotherapy and much more so that you can feel your best, remain healthy and thrive.

Anna Forliti, of Postural Healing, LLC, is a posture expert who coaches individuals to transform their chronic pain into healing. She is an Egoscue-certified Postural Alignment Specialist and Advanced Exercise Therapist. She uses gentle corrective exercises to realign the eight major load joints returning the body to its natural anatomical position.

612-282-7707 • Anna@PosturalHealing.com PosturalHealing.com Fran Bieganek, MS, LP is a Licensed Psychologist and holistic practitioner. Bieganek works together with clients to: identify areas of potential growth, identify obstacles to growth, and identify processes that facilitate healing and transcendence of those obstacles. She offers both individual and couples’ psychotherapy and wellness counseling.

612-564-9947 • FranBieganekTherapy.com Josh Peters, CHT, is a Certified Hypnotherapist who believes everyone has the power to transform their life.

Wellness services include smoking cessation, weight loss, release anxiety and trauma, overcome fears and phobias. Through this customized, client-centered approach, my clients free themselves from addictions, depression, fears, and much more.

612-504-9766 • Josh@IntegratedHypnosis.com Lily McNamara is a holistic practitioner, intuitive energy healer and spiritual counselor who believes her purpose is to help people heal. Wellness services include intuitive energy healing, spiritual direction/ psychic/medium, micro current (community, active, facials), and house cleansings. Lily also teaches classes and guided meditations on spirituality and holistic wellness around the Twin Cities.

612-859-7709 Ext: 126 • Lily@BhaktiClinic.com

Expo Exhibitors Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi Master Hong 9672 63rd Ave N, Maple Grove 763-208-4246 • BodyNBrain.com/MapleGrove Do you have chronic pain or suffer from excess or uncontrolled emotions? Or do you have relationship issues? Life not going as planned? Emotion Code is a tool I use to help people breakthrough any emotional and spiritual blocks people may have.

Additional services include: Holistic Yoga & Tai Chi; Meditation; Breath Work; Brain Education; and Health Coaching.

Building Dreams Enterprises, LLC Erica Sandquist 651-208-1234 • Erica.Sandquist@comcast.net RockingThisGel.com Introducing the only FDA-registered transdermal, overthe-counter, safe and homeopathic human growth hormone (HGH). In clinical human studies, continued use of HGH has been shown to offer incredible results.

Caring Hands Massage & Spa 42 Vermillion St., Hastings 651-480-8244 • CaringHands@CreatingReality.com CreatingReality.com We are a healing wellness center offering unique worldwide services. Some of our varied services include Shiatsu and Thai massage. Our wonderful wet room treatments performed in a beautiful Vichy shower include masks that soothe and heal with organic clays, sea salt scrubs to exfoliate and regenerate, and body wraps to comfort body and soul. Caring Hands Massage and Spa also includes the ancient flavors of ayurveda with our ayurvedic massage, and Shirodhara protocols. We have recently partnered with Dawn Morningstar, the creator of the Venerable Women’s Movement to develop the Venerable Women’s Spa Experience. We enhance our services with products from FarmHouse Fresh, to create memorable, healing treatments for all who walk through our doors.

Choice Cremation 7398 University Ave NE, Fridley 763-571-5030 • ChoiceCremation.com Choice Cremation is a family-owned and -operated business with over 100 years of experience. We take pride in serving the Greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area. Outstanding service has always been, and always will be our number one priority. We give each of our families the level of attention and care they deserve.

Embrace Health Teresa Brenke 612-802-2987 Teresa@CLDCoaching.com CLDCoaching.com We specialize in giving you tools to create a concrete, yet easy plan to make a lasting change in any area of your life. Our online and one-on-one coaching programs help you understand your perspective causing destructive patterns and supports your emotional well-being, by making it an easy lifestyle change.

We believe empowering questions give you the perspective and confidence to make decisions to move you forward. We teach the basics on how to create change in your life, help you identify important goals and priorities, and strategize with you to reach them.

Eniva Health 2700 Campus Drive, Plymouth Eniva.com • 866-999-9191 This Minneapolis-based nutraceutical manufacturer has been serving the wellness needs of people worldwide for more than 20 years. Twin brothers, CEO Andrew Baechler, and CMO Dr. Benjamin Baechler, M.D., oversee the design, production and distribution of more than 80 science-based products that are known for their quality, effectiveness and safety. We offer nutritional products for a wide range of health goals. The majority of products are in a liquid form, which get absorbed quickly and easily, and do not involve hard-to-swallow, slower to break down tablets and pills. Located in Plymouth, MN, customers can purchase from the Wellness Store adjacent to their factory, order online or call the Customer Care Center.

Goddess Be Me Photography Diane Miller 207-710-3212 • GoddessBe.Me Booking all Goddess and Holiday photography sessions today at 25% off (if booked and paid in full today). Let me help you show the world who you really are!

Happy Way Healing Spruce Krause 612-245-9920 • Spruce.Krause@gmail.com HappyWayHealing.com Spruce Krause, M.A. Counseling Psychology, Licensed Massage Therapist; Reiki Master; Certified InterPlay and Laughter Yoga Leader Intuitive Life/Career Coaching and Counseling; Therapeutic Massage; Reiki Energy Healing; Tools to Re-Wire the Brain for Greater Happiness/Less Stress; InterPlay Focus Sessions; Laughter Yoga and other good stuff.

Moroccan Eco-Biologics- Marrak Elhabib Benlhabib 651-3075257 • MarrakByMeb.com We produce, distribute, and sell all-natural and organic hair recovery (re-growth) products: Marrak Hair Recovery Creme and Marrak Nourishing Shampoo.

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Expo Exhibitors My Healthy Beginning 520 Tamarack Ave, Long Lake 612-360-7189 MyHealthyBeginning.com My Healthy Beginning, the Long Lake Natural Health Center will support you in getting to the optimal level of health you deserve without the use of medication or surgery. We provide Advanced Level Nutrition Response Testing with both a Clinical Master and Pro Level-certified Nutrition Response Testing practitioners on staff. We also provide CranioSacral Therapy, Birth and Postpartum Doula Services and monthly mama groups.

Mystical Nancy Nancy Robinson 703-589-5047 • MysticalNancy52@gmail.com Nancy Robinson is a lifelong psychic/medium and healer. Since 1982 Robinson has been offering intuitive readings guided by spirit. During some sessions departed loved ones, guides, teachers and ancestors come forward to deliver life-changing messages and spiritual guidance.

Nea Clare – Channel of Divine Wisdom Nea DallaValle 612-227-3854 • Nea@NeaClare.com Nea Clare is a Channel of Divine Wisdom, Spiritual Intuitive, and Transformational Life Coach. She is here to help make this profound discovery process delightfully fun and forever life-changing. She works directly with the Archangels and Ascended Masters in sharing messages, developing workshops and providing clarity for her clients. You will find Nea Clare’s light-hearted style and bright smile is refreshing and creates a space for authentic and personal transformation. She helps her clients to awaken to their own Divine nature by removing emotional, mental, spiritual and karmic blocks.

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Norwex KimZahradka 651-210-4989 • KimZahradka.Norwex.biz CleanHealthyWithKim@gmail.com As a “healthy home advocate” for 8-plus years, I’m happy to say that this is my full-time passion! I teach people how to clean faster, safer and more effectively.

With over 400 items in our catalog created to eliminate chemicals & waste, it is possible to be able to clean less and live more. Visit us at Facebook.com/cleanhealthy.

Optimal Wellness Solutions 2565 Hamline Ave N, Unit A, Roseville 651-640-1233 • RosevilleOptimalWellness.com We offer a well-rounded menu of holistic, healing practices designed to support mind, body and spirit. This support is provided through therapeutic services, nutritional consultation, and education designed to relieve stress and pain, transform trauma, detoxify the body and promote life-long health. The center’s multidisciplinary approach includes Massage & CranioSacral Therapy, Nutritional Therapy, Network Spinal Analysis, Ionic Detoxification Footbaths, Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Health Coaching and several additional therapies.

Every service, product and class offered at Optimal Wellness is created and offered with a specific philosophy in mind. A deep knowing that the body has an amazing capacity for healing and repair when given the proper tools: a whole food diet, ways to manage stress, adequate sleep and hydration, movement, and a means to detoxify. A warm, welcoming atmosphere, kind, supportive practitioners, and amazing clients creates a community of hope and healing that empowers individuals to lead vibrant, healthy lives.

Psinergy Natural Health & Holistic Wellness SchaOn Blodgett 80 County Rd C W, #802, Little Canada 612-217-4325 • PsinergyHealth.com We offer empirical and science-based natural health therapies from modalities including Esogetics & Colorpuncture, complex homeopathy, as well as basic ayurvedic medicine customized for you. Additionally, we offer more spiritual or energy-based therapies like Access Consciousness Bars, Emotion Code, and the IChing as well as classes to help create a complete solution for your everyday needs.

Soul Whisperer: Releasing Lost Souls Do you see SPIRITS? Are there UNEXPLAINED SOUNDS or MOVEMENTS in your home? Does your child COMMUNICATE WITH AN UNSEEN PRESENCE?

I explain all of this (and more) in my book.

Visit ReleasingLostSouls.com to read the first two chapters for FREE. The book is available at AnnetteRugolo.com.

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Expo Exhibitors Upper Midwest Hanmi Buddhist Association

Rising Serpent Strategies Rising Serpent Strategies

Leah Murtagh 615-887-1257 LeahrsBraun@gmail.com RisingSerpentStrategies.com

Leading intelligent, spiritual, change-seeking professionals to discover and embody their authentic selves and to live that out powerfully in the work they do. I coach my clients to step confidently into their #work4joy!

The Salt Cave Mobile 651-560-0898 SaltCaveMobileMn@gmail.com SaltCaveMinnesota.com/mobile Dry Salt Therapy/Halotherapy is a natural, drug-free supplement or alternative to common medical treatments. Salt therapy can decrease symptoms related to asthma, allergies, sinusitis, bronchitis, stress, anxiety, headaches, acne, eczema, psoriasis and sleep disorders. The Salt Cave Mobile provides the luxury of relaxation and benefits of salt therapy on location for your special event. Sign up to reserve your spot and enjoy 15-minute treatment for $20.

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Charlotte Steen 652-278-0697 • SteenC108@gmail.com Mn-Hanmi-Buddhism.org BE the Peace, the Joy, the Radiant Health that you seek!

Experience today Hanmi Buddhist spiritual healing techniques for body, mind, and spirit (15-30-min sessions); learn a Hanmi Buddhist meditation, and purchase Buddhist items to radiate and support your healing and meditation practice.

Now, through great destiny, there is the opportunity for those in Minnesota and beyond to receive Hanmi Buddhist spiritual healing, and to learn the Chinese Esoteric (Hanmi) Meditation practices. Hanmi Buddhism teaches methods so that the practitioner can, with this very body, become enlightened, attain awakening, and with this very body—while you are still alive—become a Buddha.

Naturally, before one can attain to Buddhahood, one must first attain to Humanhood. That is, one must truly attain to being a real human being who respects all, who forgives all, and who helps all, looking for nothing in return; just like this great earth, which nurtures every life unconditionally.

Before his passing in 2011, Great Master Dechan Jueren empowered many of his disciples to carry on the teachings and to help as many people as possible. Vajracharya Charlotte was formally ordained by Great Master Dechan Jueren in November 2010 at YingTian Temple, China.

11417 Hanson Blvd NW, #101, Coon Rapids 763-754-1482 • TotalHealthAndHealing.com As a holistic wellness center since 1981, our specialty is taking a total approach to uncover the cause of disease and, more importantly, treat your unique body structure, bio-mechanics, organ systems, biochemistry, emotions and energy blocks. Our goal is to work with your whole body as we create vibrant health and help reverse disease.

Soul Whisperer: Releasing Lost Souls Annette Rugolo AnnetteRugolo.com • ReleasingLostSouls.com I believe we are in a profound shift in consciousness on this planet and that we have a wonderful opportunity to expand our awareness of the world we live in with great speed. It is also a time when we can align and express our Soul’s purpose with great joy. To do this, we need powerful, transformational tools to assist us. The tools my company offers have created profound shifts in myself, my family and the many people who I’ve worked with over the last 20 years, both in the U.S. and internationally. Everything I do is designed to support others to step into their hero’s journey with greater ease as well as with a personal energetic shift. Services include Soul Retrieval, Karma Clearing, Environmental Healing, Transformational Products, Classes.

Philosophy of Healing: Physician heal thyself. For me, this means I need to energetically clear my own home before I can clear yours. It means I need to release the blocks and low vibrational energy within myself before I can help you release yours. Doing my own work first provides me with a clearer and more expanded vision when I help you step more fully into your story and your life.

Venerable Women Dawn Morningstar 612-735-1975 • Dawn@VenerableWomen.com VenerableWomen.com Venerable Women is a sisterhood, a philosophy, and a movement that emboldens women to change the world by bringing their wisdom to life. The Dalai Lama tells us “The world will be saved by the Western woman.” He’s right—and yet for a woman to save the world, she has to start by saving her own world. Our signature program, Living LOVE (Lives of Venerable Expression) teaches women how to empower themselves from within, access their worth, practice authentic self-care, and live in abundance.

Living LOVE inspires healthy and happy relationships—with oneself, with the Divine or higher power, and others. Become a part of the Venerable Women sisterhood—and feel supported to live your highest and best life with like-minded women who choose to manifest a kind and loving world. Isn’t it time to live as a boldass, loving, wise, empowered woman? The world needs your wisdom now.

Vollara Leia Ryan • 763-600-7325• MyVollara.com/FreeAndFit FitFreedomForAll@gmail.com Vollara offers everything you need for a healthy home and body. Stop by and learn about our full array of products including: FreshAir Surround—removes airborne contaminants and allergens from the air; LivingWater ionizer—provides healthy alkaline water for drinking and cooking; LaundryPure 2.0—infuses water with hydrogen and oxygen-based oxidizers to lift dirt from cloth fibers; KetoneZone —delivers 100% pure D-BHB, the natural form of ketones; and CanaGel Hemp oil gel melts - provides a superior way to get your daily hemp oil.

Wellness Advocate doTerra Live as if you were to die tomorrow.

Learn as if you were to live forever. ~Mahatma Gandhi

Kathy Joy Grove 612-272-8332 • KathyJoyG@hotmail.com • KathyJoy.com doTerra essential oils and their wellness products. From toxin-free personal care products to daily nutrient supplements. They are known for their third party-tested essential oils. Come see the kid’s collection.

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Here are just a few ways we are increasing access while lowering cost: Acupuncture on a sliding scale $25 - $50 Your first CA visit with Cassandra is free

Making high quality healthcare affordable.

Our clinic has been a leader in Integrative Medicine for 15 years. We believe patients deserve access to high quality, diverse, healthcare options at affordable rates.

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House Calls - our doctor will come to you No insurance needed just a membership Microcurrent Therapy on a sliding scale $25 - $50 Your first CM visit with Lily is free Bhakti Labs medical grade supplements cash back program We pay you to make healthy choices Future Spa – Intelligently Applied Health Technologies Making advances in Bioelectric Medicine available

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calendar of events THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 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.

Healing Happens Here – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about holistic health care practices and integrative healing modalities. Each month features new themes with presentations from each of our providers. Ask questions, engage in discussion and leave with practical tips you can begin applying immediately. $20. Center Within, 8120 Penn Ave S, Southtown Office Park Conf. Rm 135/145. Bloomington. CenterWithin.com.

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which crystals want to work with you at each event, so each monthly experience is unique and customized.

Pre-register $25 / Drop-In $30. Sacred Space Yoga + Meditation, 1955 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis.

Register: NovCrystalGridExperience.Eventbrite.com.

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. Free.

Radisson Hotel, 2540 N Cleveland, Ave, Roseville.

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Hennepin County Fix–it Clinic – Noon-4pm. Bring your broken household goods and clothing in need of repair. Please also bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job. Free. Seward Montessori School, 2309 28th Ave S, Minneapolis. Hennepin.us.

Death Cafe – 4-5:30pm. This is a unique opportunity for people to come and explore all the thoughts, fears, beliefs, and questions around death, dying, life, and living. Donation. Nordeast Yoga, 1304 University Ave NE, Minneapolis. JennerLinden.com.

OnenessNLP Practitioner Training in London – 9:30am-6:30pm. Meets daily Nov 3-18 (break on Nov 11). This in-person intensive training is the first time we’ll be offering Spiritual & Psychological Certification Training in one fully integrated program. Explore how Neuro-Linguistic Psychology changes your un-conscious inner dialogue through upgrading your Mental Operating System.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Meditation with Oneness Blessings: Discovering Your Purpose – 11am-noon. Do you feel a calling that there is something more that you are meant to do in this life?

Join us for an insightful meditation and oneness blessing for illuminating a clearer picture of what you really came here to do. Pre-register $25 / Drop-In $30. Sacred Space Yoga + Meditation, 1955 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis.

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Facebook Live – 7:30-8pm. Annette will share what inspired her to write her book, Soul Whisperer: Releasing Lost Souls. She will also share experiences and ask for audience participation to share their experiences with spirits too. AnnetteRugolo.com.

Dreamweaver: Shamanic Journeying Monthly Series – 12:30-1:30pm. Receive a powerful attunement through the sacred drum designed to awaken the Dreamweaver within you. Be guided to the sacred keeper of your personal dreamtime allowing you to create or deepen your ability to travel in the dream realm. Preregister $25 / Drop-In $30. Sacred Space Yoga + Meditation, 1955 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. Register: DreamWeaverJourney.Eventbrite.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 VOTE! Speed-Scratch Vegan Holiday Meals – 5:30-7pm.

The holidays can be hectic. In this class, Renee will show you some stress-free ways to create easy and delicious holiday meals using pre-made, plant-based ingredients. Free. Mazopiya, 2571 Credit Union Dr, Prior Lake. Mazopiya.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Living from Your Authentic Self – 6:30-8pm.

What might life look like if you could live daily from your authentic self? The part of you that knows what you stand for and lives from that space. $50. Awakened Living, 3601 Minnesota Dr, #825, Bloomington. AwakenedLivingInfusion.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Crystal Grid Experience – 6:30-7:30pm. You’ll experience a customized crystal healing with a crystal grid set up in the room. Instructors are guided to

Spring Forest Qigong Level One – 10am-noon.

Meets the second and fourth Mondays each month.

Learn to use the power of your breath, mind and easy movements to balance the flow of energy for natural, holistic healing. $15. Holistic Gateway, 1415 6th Street NE, Second Floor, Minneapolis.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Holiday Appetizers – 6-7pm. Need some holiday inspiration? Join Carla for some great holiday appetizers that will take your next get-together to a whole new level. Free. Mazopiya, 2571 Credit Union Dr, Prior Lake. Mazopiya.com.

NOVEMBER 17 Green Gifts Fair – 10am-5pm. Visit 85 vendors for upcycled, recycled, fair-trade and locally made gifts.

Celebrate your green journey with our community through art, music, and more $1. Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis. DoItGreen.org.

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).

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Ramsey County Fix–it Clinic – 10:30am-1:30pm.

Bring your broken household goods and clothing in need of repair. Please also bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job. Free. Ramsey County Library, 3025 Southlawn Dr, Maplewood.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Annette Rugolo’s Book Launch Party – 6-9pm.

Annette will do a reading and have a book signing along with a Q&A discussion. Price includes autographed book, appetizers and wine or coffee. $35. Barnes & Noble, 3230 Galleria, Edina. Register online at ReleasingLostSouls.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Have a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Sassafras Customer Appreciation Weekend – 9am-6pm Fri/Sat; and Noon-5pm on Sun. Receive 20% all products (food products excluded). First 100 people on Saturday will receive a gift bag.

Vendors and food on Saturday. Quality supplements, essential oils, gifts more. Sassafras Health Food Store, 2186 Third St, White Bear Lake.

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Full Moon Element Meditation – 4-6pm. Join me, as I take you through a meditation that calls upon and uses the healing energies of the elements that surround us every day. All participants receive an elemental meditation they can take home and use. $20. Crystal Rock Store, 4399 Lake Ave S, White Bear Lake. CrystalRockProducts.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. $15. Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 4401 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis. YourLifeCore.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Sound Healing with Laurie Wondra – 7-8:30pm.

Described as ‘Magical Healing’ this event uses vibration and sound to clear, open and infuse us with light, love and the energy to move forward in our journey. $35 must pre-register. Metamorphosis Center, 8646 Eagle Creek Pkwy, #101, Savage. YourLifeCore.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Conquering Cravings – Noon-1pm. We all know how difficult it can be when cravings arise. From sweet to salty, Carla will show you some useful tips on how you can satisfy your cravings in a healthy way. $5. Mazopiya, 2571 Credit Union Dr, Prior Lake.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Connection & Attunement Monthly Gathering – 6:30-8:30pm. Michele Rae facilitates this evening with teachings on observations of current energetic shifts, paradigms, understandings and structures in our personal, interpersonal and professional lives. $25. Center Within, 8120 Penn Ave S, Southtown Office Park Conf. Rm. 135/145. Bloomington. CenterWithin.com.

Unlocking Your Spiritual Gifts – 6:30-8:30pm.

Oracle Cards and pendulums are the topic of the evening. Have fun getting personal questions answered as we will be doing exchanges with other students and also learn how to use pendulums for your own questions. $20. Divine Time, 14555 South Robert Tr, #304, Rosemount. DivineTimeMn.com.

Annette Rugolo Reading & Book Signing – 7-9pm.

Annette will do a reading and have a book signing along with a Q&A discussion. Books on sale for $10. Free. Metamorphosis Center, 8646 Eagle Creek Pkwy, #101, Savage. ReleasingLostSouls.com.

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plan ahead SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Meditation with Oneness Blessings: Discovering Your Purpose – 11am-noon. Do you feel a calling from within that there is something more that you are meant to do in this life, something you haven’t quite put your finger on just yet? Join us for an insightful meditation and Oneness Blessings for illuminating a clearer picture of what you really came here to do. $25. Sacred Space Yoga + Meditation, 1955 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. Register: DiscoverYourPurposeMlps.eventbrite.com.

Sacred Sites: Shamanic Journeying Monthly Series – 12:30-1:30pm. Within the physical and internal worlds there are numerous sacred sites that carry unique and powerful energies, that when tapped into can offer you new resources to help you meet the challenges in your life. $25. Sacred Space Yoga + Meditation, 1955 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis.

Register: SacredSitesJourney.eventbrite.com.

Taste of the Holidays – 11am-3pm. Enjoy traditional holiday fare, vendor samples, make-and-take DIY items, and an assortment of giveaways and goodie bags at Mazopiya’s Taste of the Holidays event this December. Free. Mazopiya, 2571 Credit Union Dr, Prior Lake. Mazopiya.com.

Dreamweaver: Shamanic Journeying Monthly Series – 12:30-1:30pm. Receive a powerful attunement through the sacred drum designed to awaken the Dreamweaver within you. Be guided to the sacred keeper of your personal dreamtime allowing you to create or deepen your ability to travel in the dream realm. $25. Sacred Space Yoga + Meditation, 1955 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. Register: DreamWeaverJourney.Eventbrite.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 Salt Salon Spa Meditation – 7-8pm. Join Jill Goux for a restorative and relaxing, guided, healing meditation. Enjoy the triple healing benefits of the Himalayan Sea Salt, guided meditation and the energy healing I provide to the group. Call 952-300-2153 to register. $40. SALT Salon Spa Cafe, 3947 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park. JillGoux.com.

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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. Class-Central.com/University/Minnesota.

Midtown Global Market – Mon-Sat. 10am-8pm. & Sun 10am-6pm. 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.

sunday Restorative Flow Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. In restorative yoga, props are used to support the body so students can hold poses for a longer period of time, allowing the body to open through passive stretching.

The focus is slowing down and calming the mind and body. $18. Healing Elements, 2290 Como Ave, St. Paul. 651-348-6216. HealingElementsWellness.com.

Sunday Salsa Dancing – 10:30-11:30am. Featuring Rene Thompson. Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake St., Minneapolis. Free. MidtownGlobal Market.org/events.

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. Includes instruction, guided meditation and discussion. Donation based. River Garden, 455 7th St W, St Paul.

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OnenessNLP 101 Certificate Course

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Over the course of this insightful 3-day weekend, we will dive into how to improve and develop communication skills with personal relationships, loved ones, co-workers, clients and peers. This course also begins intuition, empath & energy training within the IntraAwareness System.

Weekly Guided & Silent Meditation – 1111:30am. Led by a Prayer Chaplain in the Meditation Room, this meditation is the same one going on concurrently at Unity Village. Donation based.

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

December 14-16 9:30am-6:30pm Cost: $349-$379 NLPDecember2018.eventbrite.com

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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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meditation techniques with modern Neuro-Linguistic Programming, to help quiet the mind and connect for a meaningful meditation. 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.

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

Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels and increase your sense of well-being. $10.

Meditation Center, 631 University Ave NE, Minneapolis. TheMeditationCenter.org.

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

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

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

Friday Chat & Play Social – 7-9pm. Let’s get to know each other and talk about energy, holistic health, psychic abilities, spirituality and much more.

Free. J & S Bean Factory, 1518 Randolph Ave, St Paul. Hosted by SchaOn at Psinergy. Meetup.com/ TC-Energy.

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 4.

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 32.

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 27.

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 14.

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.

COACHING 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

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 36.

COMPUTER REPAIR PSINERGY TECH

André Thomas - A+ Certified 80 County Rd. C West - Ste. 802 Little Canada/Roseville 612-234-7237 • PsinergyTech.com “Do you have a sick Computer?”

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

Local • Greener • Highly Rated.

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.

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 14.

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 12.

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EDUCATION

DENTIST 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 13.

TOOTH BY THE LAKE

NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY

Office of Admissions 2501 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN 55431 Admit@NWHealth.edu • 952-885-5409 Discover a challenging curriculum that blends evidenceinformed study with a foundation in philosophy. Study chiropractic, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, massage therapy, nutrition, post-bac pre-health/ pre-med or complete your B.S. in human biology.

See ad, page 19.

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 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.

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 12.

Transformational Coaching with Michele Rae Intuitive and holistic coaching to support, clarify and accelerate creating a personal and professional life you love.

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 21.

ENERGY THERAPY INNERKI ENERGY THERAPY

Christina Gregory, Master Reiki Practitioner Bhakti Wellness Center, 7550 France Ave S., #220, Edina • 612-839-5255 BhaktiClinic.com

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When the body or emotions are out of balance and pain is ever present, manifested as physical or mental health issues, energy therapy boosts the healing process. Alone or coupled with other therapies it becomes a powerful healing tool. See ad, page 32.

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

Children and some adults have the ability to see the spirits that are living among us. Others will hear or see unexplained noises or movement. Read the first two chapters in my book for free at ReleasingLostSouls.com. I share many experiences that explain what’s happening and what can be done. See ad, page 30.

LIGHT WORKS

Darcy Diann, Certified Massage Therapist ~ Energy Practitioner 612-986-0131 • DarcyDiann.com Therapeutic Massage combined with Energetic Facilitation promotes a healthy balanced being and encourages personal transformation. Physical ailments are addressed as well as restoration and tuning of the energetic body fields and chakras. Levels of healing are experienced physically, internally and vibrationally. Sessions by appointments only.

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

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

Sign up for an essential oil consultation and let me help you create a blend of essential oils that works synergistically for a wide range of health concerns. See ad, page 27.

ESTHETICS MICROCURRENT FACIALS

Jessie Odishaw, Microcurrent Esthetics Technician Bhakti Wellness Center, 7550 France Ave S., #220, Edina • 612-859-7709 BhaktiClinic.com Voted Best Esthetics Clinic in Edina, 2016 & 2017. Look great and feel great with Microcurrent Facial, your skin will feel so soft you won’t believe it’s yours. Often called a “non-surgical facelift” it reduces wrinkles, puffy eyes, lifts, tones, restores your youthful glow. See ad, page 32.

GRAPHIC DESIGN CAMPFIRE STUDIO

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

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

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

See ad, page 21.

MAZOPIYA NATURAL FOOD MARKET

2571 Credit Union Dr, Prior Lake 952-233-9140 • Mazopiya.com 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 4.

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.

MARKETING 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 2.

MASSAGE/STRETCHING INTEGRATED HEALTH BHAKTI WELLNESS CENTER 7550 France Ave. S., #220, Edina 612-859-7709 • BhaktiClinic.com

Bhakti provides a holistic environment where independent practitioners come together to offer an integrative path to wellness; mind, body, and spirit. Our providers offer chiropractic, energy therapy, massage, microcurrent therapy, acupuncture, psychotherapy and much more so that you can feel your best, remain healthy & thrive. See ad, page 32.

OPTIMAL WELLNESS SOLUTIONS

2565 N Hamline Ave., Suite A, Roseville 651-340-1233 • RosevilleOptimalWellness.com Optimal Wellness Solutions offers a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to wellness designed to relieve stress & pain, transform trauma, detoxify the body & promote life-long health & vitality. Services include Massage & CranioSacral Therapy, Network Spinal Analysis, Ionic Detox Footbaths, Nutritional Therapy, InfraRed Therapies, yoga, and a variety of topical wellness classes. See ad, page 5.

INTEGRATED MASSAGE MYSTICAL MASSAGETM WITH IAN SOMERVILLE

IntarAwareness Energy Healing, Massage & Bodywork Minneapolis, MN • Ian@Intrawareness.com Have your own Mystical Bodywork + Energy Work + Spiritual Coaching experience with Ian while lulling into a peaceful trance where clients have been known to communicate with ancestors, angels & guides, while honoring their body and detoxifying unwanted baggage.

See ad, page 3.

HEALING TAJ

Theodore Rick Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) International Village Arcade Building 220 West 98th St, Ste. 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.

MEDITATION UPPER MIDWEST HANMI BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION 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 27.

NATURAL FOOD CO-OP MAZOPIYA NATURAL FOOD MARKET

2571 Credit Union Dr, Prior Lake 952-233-9140 • Mazopiya.com 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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NUTRITION RESPONSE TESTING MY HEALTHY BEGINNINGS

Nichole Hirsch Kuechle 520 Tamarack Ave., Long Lake 612-418-3801 • MyHealthyBeginning.com

PETS CAT CARE CLINIC

Susan Swanson, D.V.M. 651-429-4153 • HolisticCatClinic.com 1524 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi 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 21.

Nutrition Response Testing is a noninvasive protocol of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of less than optimal health by looking at how well each organ, gland or set of tissues is functioning.

Within two visits, we’ll discover what areas of your body are lacking support and determine what it needs to heal itself at a cellular level. See ad, page 12.

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 22.

Do you have what it takes to be a Natural Awakenings publisher?

The Denver Mile High edition of Natural Awakenings is for sale.This is a meaningful home-based business opportunity. No previous publishing experience is required. Extensive training & ongoing support is provided.

PSYCHOTHERAPY FRAN BIEGANEK, MS, LP.

Bhakti Wellness Center 7550 France Ave. S. Suite 220, Edina 612-564-9947 • FranBieganekTherapy.com As a Licensed Psychologist and holistic practitioner Fran works with clients to identify areas of potential growth, obstacles to growth, and processes that facilitate healing and transcendence of those obstacles. She provides traumainformed therapy that supports your goals of resiliency, healing and feeling better. See ad, page 32.

REIKI REIKI ENERGY HEALING, LLC Jaimie Bahl 6775 Cahill Ave., #205B, Inver Grove Heights 612-362-0113 • JBahl444.as.me

Reiki promotes the health/wellness of mind, body and spirit. It assists with many ailments that are physical or emotional, bringing the body into a balance, relaxed and focused state. We hold stress and manifest illnesses by blocking our energy centers, knowns as Chakra’s. Reiki opens the flow and helps our bodies heal naturally.

RETAIL - METAPHYSICAL CRYSTAL ROCK HEALING

4399 Lake Ave, White Bear Lake 612-202-7803 • CrystalRockProducts.com

Learn more today!

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Crystal Rock, LLC is a full-line metaphysical store that manufactures its own products. Product lines include rocks/crystals, organic essential oil products, natural stone jewelry, sages/incense, teas, tapestries, and much more.

Featuring readers, healers, and classes as well as spaces for rent by the hour. See ad, page 24.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS 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 ads, pages 13 & 17.

WELLNESS CENTERS PSINERGY NATURAL HEALTH & HOLISTIC WELLNESS SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT 80 County Rd. C West - Ste. 802 Little Canada/Roseville 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.

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 20.

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 5.

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