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All Energy Solar 

Midwest Womens Herbal Conference 

Functional Art Solar 

Project in Uptown 

Minneapolis 

Solar installations on commercial buildings are 

more common these days as companies seek 

alternative energy solutions, but few are highly 

visible and even less make a statement with their 

presence alone. 

When commercial real estate developer The 

Ackerberg Group broke ground on an Uptown 

Minneapolis project adjacent to its MoZaic West 

development, the team knew it wanted to continue the youthful, creative theme established by 

MoZaic West’s bold features, which included installed art and an outdoor art park. Ackerberg 

complemented the new building’s artistic features on the exterior by adding an innovative and 

unique solar array to the building’s facade. 

All Energy Solar, in St. Paul, designed and installed the system, featuring panels angled off 

the building’s south elevation at varying degrees, creating a wave pattern. All Energy fabricated 

a custom bracket (capable of holding panels in seven different positions) to create the unique, 

fluid, three-dimensional and abstract design. In a high profile uptown location, the eight-story 

office building announces its identity unmistakably: innovative, future-focused and welcoming. 

“Traditional solar projects are likely found in a rural field or on large, flat building 

roofs, but this solar project is anything but traditional,” states Mike Munson of Ackerberg 

Group. “Contrary to tradition, we instead envisioned an artful, colorful solar demonstration 

on MoZaic East’s southern façade. With grant funds for a highly visible and innovative 

solar strategy and a creative partner in All Energy, we were able to bring this vision to life.” 

Searching for design ways to adjust traditional solar aesthetics to enhance MoZaic East, 

All Energy Solar introduced Ackerberg to a new product—SolarSkin—from Boston-based 

Sistine Solard. This patented translucent film can be imprinted with graphics and adhered to 

solar panels, but is transparent enough to allow the sun’s rays to produce power. 

“This was an exciting and creative project that Sistine Solar was proud to be a core part 

of,” shares Senthil Balasubramanian, CEO and founder of Sistine Solar. “All Energy Solar 

approached us with the task of fully customizable aesthetics designed to last several years, 

maintain high efficiency of the solar array and seamlessly integrate onto their preferred choice 

of panels. As the world’s only solar technology that is 100 percent customizable in color and 

graphics, SolarSkin checked all those boxes.” 

For more information, visit AllEnergySolar.com. See ad, page 28. 

Annual Mycelium 

Mysteries Women’s 

Conference Goes 

Online This Year 

Mycelium 

Mysteries, 

a virtual women’s 

conference to be 

presented September 

25, 26 and 27 

by the Midwest 

Women’s Herbal 

Conference, is intended 

to provide 

inspiration and 

education about 

mushrooms for the 

Conference 

Presenter Cornelia 

Cho, M.D. 

health and healing of people and the planet. 

Workshops will be offered at the beginner 

through advanced levels on topics such as 

wild mushroom skills, fungal ecology, fungi 

and human health and ethnomycology. 

Fungi are the “grandmothers” of our 

ecosystem, silently shaping the soil. The 

conference aims to help modern women 

connect with the roles and wisdom of their 

female ancestors who maintained and shared 

their understanding of the role of the fungal 

world. This is the only women-run, womentaught, 

women-focused mushroom conference 

in the world. Midwest Women’s Herbal 

is committed to providing herbal education 

and opportunities for transformation, immersed 

in the Wise Woman Tradition. 

For more info or to register, visit Midwest 

WomensHerbal.com. See ad, page 15. 

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health briefs 

Try Foot Reflexology 

After Heart Surgery 

A brief, hands-on 

reflexology treatment 

after a major heart 

operation can have a 

significant impact, scientists 

at Iran’s Tabriz 

University of Medical 

Sciences report. Immediately 

following coronary 

bypass surgery, 60 

of 120 male patients received 

a 15-minute foot 

reflexology treatment 

from nurses. The researchers found that foot reflexology 

decreased patient agitation and reduced the average 

amount of time spent on a ventilator. 

Consider Mindfulness 

for Multiple Sclerosis 

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Oak Wood Extract Can 

Lessen Post-Surgical Effects 

Hysterectomy surgery 

is sometimes 

necessary and may 

result in postoperative 

fatigue, 

headache, nausea, 

depression 

or pain. In a study 

reported in the 

journal Nutrients, 

researchers from 

Slovakia’s Comenius 

University 

gave 66 women recovering from a hysterectomy either 

a placebo or 300 milligrams of oak wood extract. Eight 

weeks later, those given the oak wood extract had lower 

oxidative stress, better energy and mood, and a greater 

ability to perform physical tasks and participate in social 

activities compared to the placebo group, which mostly 

saw declines in those areas. 

Mindfulness training may help the estimated 1 million Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS) 

manage their emotions and process information quicker, according to a new study from Ohio State 

University. Researchers split 62 people with MS into three groups. The mindfulness group learned 

such practices as focusing on the breath and doing mental “body scans”. A second group underwent 

adaptive cognitive therapy training with computerized games that focused on skills like paying 

attention, switching focus and planning. The third group was a control. After four weeks, those 

in the mindfulness group were more likely to report being better able to handle their emotions 

than those in the other groups. The mindfulness group also had higher levels of cognitive processing 

speed, a reduction in the time it takes to complete mental tasks, along with increased 

understanding and response times. 

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Reduce PFAS Exposure 

to Help Delay Menopause 

Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)—“forever chemicals” 

often found in non-stick cookware, food packaging and contaminated 

water—may cause menopause to occur two years earlier in women, according 

to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology 

& Metabolism. University of Michigan scientists tracked more than 1,100 

women for an average of 17 years and found that those with higher levels 

of the chemical in their blood experienced menopause an average 

of two years earlier than those with lower levels. “Even 

menopause a few years earlier than usual could have a significant 

impact on cardiovascular and bone health, quality of life 

and overall health in general among women,” says co-author Sung 

Kyun Park. 

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Consider Therapy 

to Reduce Inflammation 

In exploring the mind-body link that is particularly relevant during the current pandemic, 

an analysis of 56 randomized clinical studies found that cognitive behavior 

therapy (CBT) and similar approaches reduced inflammation and enhanced immunity 

in subjects, reports JAMA Psychiatry. University of California, Davis, researchers 

reviewed studies that included 4,060 participants undergoing behavior 

therapy (which seeks to help patients understand and change problematic 

behaviors), cognitive therapy (which teaches patients how to change 

negative thoughts or mindset), CBT (that combines elements of both), 

bereavement or supportive therapy, psychoeducation and other 

therapies such as stress management. Those that received 

these psychosocial interventions experienced a 14.7 

percent increase in positive immune outcomes such as 

lower viral load and an 18 percent 

decrease in negative outcomes, including 

proinflammatory cytokines, 

compared with those not receiving 

therapy. The immunity 

improvements were strongest among patients that 

received CBT or multiple interventions. 

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Boost Fun Nutrition 

with Microgreens 

Halfway in size between sprouts and full-grown plants, 

microgreens are bursting with nutrients, 

but have been mostly relegated to 

garnishes at upscale restaurants. 

Researchers at 

Colorado State University, 

exploring their acceptability, 

fed 99 people six 

separate types of microgreens: 

arugula, broccoli, 

bull’s blood beet, red cabbage, 

red garnet amaranth 

and tendril pea. The red-colored 

varieties—beet, cabbage and amaranth—received 

top marks for 

appearance, but broccoli, red 

cabbage and tendril pea scored 

the highest overall grades. The 

subjects found the greens were fun (“funfetti”), 

colorful and attractive. Microgreens, which can be 

grown quickly indoors year-round with minimal water, 

offer a possible solution to sustainably feeding the planet, 

the researchers pointed out. 


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global briefs 

Planetary Planning 

Keeping Half 

the Earth Natural 

A study led by the National Geographic Society and 

the University of California (UC), Davis, published 

in the journal Global Change Biology compared 

four recent global maps of the conversion of natural 

lands to anthropogenic (human activity) land 

uses. It concluded that if we act quickly and decisively, 

there is an opportunity to conserve about 

half of the planet’s ice-free land. The developed 

half includes cities, croplands, ranches and mines. 

The authors note that areas having low human influence 

do not necessarily exclude people, livestock 

or sustainable management of resources. 

A balanced conservation response 

that addresses land sovereignty and 

weighs agriculture, settlement or 

other resource needs with the 

protection of ecosystem 

services and biodiversity 

is essential. Approximately 

15 percent of 

the Earth’s land surface 

and 10 percent of 

the oceans are currently 

protected in some form. 

Lead author Jason Riggio, 

a postdoctoral scholar at the UC Davis 

Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology, 

says, “The encouraging takeaway from 

this study is that if we act quickly and 

decisively, there is a slim window in 

which we can still conserve roughly 

half of Earth’s land in a relatively 

intact state.” 

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Drawdown Direction 

Nurses Stand Up 

Against Climate Change 

Nurses, the most numerous and trusted health profession 

in the world, have organized the Alliance of Nurses 

for Healthy Environments and partnered with Project 

Drawdown to significantly impact climate change. Together, 

they are working to help decrease greenhouse 

gas emissions and create a healthier future for humans 

and the planet. Nurses from all specialties and in all 

practice settings are encouraged to take action in four 

key areas. 

Energy: Supporting a clean energy future by promoting 

energy efficiency and advocating for a transition to 

renewable energy. 

Food: Committing to a plant-based diet, use of clean 

cook stoves and reduced food waste. 

Mobility: Supporting bike infrastructure, 

walkable cities and mass transit. 

Gender equity: Educating girls and 

family planning. 

Nature-based solutions: Planting 

trees, protecting tropical forests and 

forest protection. 

Founded in 2014, nonprofit Project 

Drawdown seeks to help the world reach 

“drawdown”, the point in time when levels 

of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere 

stop climbing and start to 

steadily decline. 

For upcoming events, visit 

Drawdown.org. 

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upset. They also contain chitin, a fiber that 

is nearly impossible to digest unless thoroughly 

cooked. So grab some onions, garlic, 

thyme and plenty of healthy oil and sauté 

your favorite fungi. Enjoy. 

©Jeremy (Turkey Tail Mushrooms) 

Five Reasons to 

Include Mushrooms 

for Better Health 

For those who enjoy 

sautéed mushrooms 

on their steaks or 

grilled portabella as a 

source of protein, they 

need no convincing to 

make mushrooms a 

staple in their diet. However, 

there are many more 

benefits and reasons to 

turn to mushrooms for 

better health. 

Vitamin D - Similar in how humans 

convert sunlight on their skin to vitamin 

D, mushrooms do the same thing. 

Ultimately, you will want to source organic 

mushrooms that are grown in filtered 

sunlight, but if those are not available, 

mushrooms purchased in the store will 

benefit significantly from spending time in 

the sun. Simply put your mushrooms in a 

bowl and set them in a sunny window or 

outside for an hour or two to allow them 

to convert the sunlight into vitamin D. 

In addition, vitamin D is a fat-soluble 

nutrient, so cooking your mushrooms in 

butter or a healthy oil will help your body 

assimilate the nutrients into your body. 

Protein - Mushrooms contain all nine 

of the essential amino acids required for 

optimal body function. The only other 

complete source of these critical nutritional 

compounds is animal protein. 

by Linda Conroy 

Mushrooms contain all 

nine of the essential 

amino acids required for 

optimal body function. 

The only other complete 

source of these critical 

nutritional compounds 

is animal protein. 

Lung Health - 

Reishi mushrooms 

have an affinity for the 

lungs and are used as 

a preventative strategy 

for supporting lung 

health. This is especially 

important in this 

time of the COVID-19 

pandemic and for 

people struggling with 

asthma. Like many 

other mushrooms, reishi is an adaptogen, 

helping to support the immune and adrenal 

systems during times of stress. 

Endocrine System - Turkey Tail 

mushrooms have been shown to be helpful 

with some types of cancer, specifically 

those affecting the endocrine system. It 

has been shown to increase the immune 

system when given with standard cancer 

treatment. 

Brain Health - Lion’s Mane mushroom 

stimulates nerve growth factor, a protein 

that promotes healthy brain cells. Lion’s 

Mane mushroom will help in maintaining 

cognitive health and reducing brain 

fog brought on by Lyme’s disease. It is also 

known as a cognitive enhancer, increasing 

memory, creativity and motivation. 

Though we often see button mushrooms 

sliced on our salads, eating mushrooms 

raw can cause severe gastrointestinal 

Mushroom Pate 

Ingredients 

2 tablespoons oil or fat 

1 lb. mushrooms of your choice, sliced 

2 whole shallots, scallions or onions, peeled 

and thinly sliced 

2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced 

1 tablespoon fresh thyme 

1/4 cup dry wine 

1 tablespoon Tamari 

1/4 cup of cultured cream or yogurt 

Instructions 

Warm oil/fat in a large sauté pan over medium 

heat. Add sliced mushrooms, shallots 

and garlic and stir to combine, cooking 

until mushrooms begin to sweat. 

Add fresh thyme and wine and stir to 

combine. Let cook until mushrooms are 

soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add Tamari and 

stir again to combine. 

Transfer mixture to food processor and 

pulse until a rough purée forms. Add 

cream. Pulse until a creamy purée forms, 

season with more tamari, if needed. 

Transfer to a bowl and serve with baguette, 

crackers and cheese. 

Linda Conroy is the owner 

of Moonwise Herbs in 

Stoughton, WI. She is a 

practicing herbalist, 

providing herbal education 

via workshops, apprenticeships 

and individual 

consultations. Conroy is a community 

organizer and the founder of the Midwest 

Women’s Herbal Conference. To learn more, 

visit MoonwiseHerbs.com. See ad, page 15. 


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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. 

Make 2020 2017 YOUR year 

for healthy choices! 

Dr. Madelyn Pearson is the 

current president of the 

Holistic Dental Association and 

has advanced training in safe 

mercury removal. 

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Community Members 

Seek to Serve 

This month, we continue our introduction to community members who are 

running for political office. As we face unprecedented times, it is imperative 

that we educate ourselves about the people we are asking to serve 

as our representatives. 

Meet now two local candidates running in the general election. Each candidate 

was interviewed by our publisher, Candi Broeffle. The profiles in this article 

are extrapolated from the interviews and have been edited for print. 

Kristin Bahner, Candidate, Minnesota State 

House of Representatives 

Bahner is running for re-election as the DFL-endorsed 

candidate for state representative in District 

34B, which includes the cities of Maple Grove and 

Osseo. In addition to serving as the current representative, 

she is also an IT consultant. 

Affordable Health Care 

It’s unfortunate that our healthcare system is not 

designed to always give the best possible care. For 

example, when we discuss preventative care, we 

talk about what we will and will not pay for, in terms of saving pennies. But it’s 

penny wise and a pound foolish. Preventative care can not only save money, but 

complications down the road. 

We need to take a hard look at how we reform the system to do a better job. I 

think the government can play a role in making sure that our policies work for real 

people. One of the bills I presented, and that was passed, was to remove the gag rule 

that prevented pharmacists from telling a patient they could get their prescription 

cheaper by buying it off-the-shelf than it would be with their co-pay. 

This savings can really add up. For seniors or working families who are on 

a tight budget, who might pay $12 for an over-the-counter medication versus a 

$20 co-pay, that’s a savings of $8. If this is a monthly medication, the savings is 

$96 a year. If the person has multiple prescriptions, that can be a huge savings. 

There are also great alternative methods that can be useful and have shown 

themselves to be quite effective. As an example, using acupuncture in lieu of prescription 

drugs for people managing pain. I think there are practical ways to look at 

this, and I see opportunities for us to not only save money but give better outcomes 

for patients. I would like to see us take a more critical look at where we can adjust to 

give better holistic health care. 


Education 

Funding education is a real issue. For 15 years we have not done a 

good job of making sure we were adequately funding what is necessary 

for our teachers and school; everything from buildings and 

books, to retaining good teachers, to taking care of our students 

who are in special education and early childhood education. 

Something I feel passionately about is my work on the 

Early Childhood Committee. As part of my work, I sponsored 

programs like home visiting that helps kids get off to a good 

start. We know that brain development in those early years is 

off the charts. There are millions and millions of little synapses 

developing in their brains, particularly from 0 to 5 years 

of age. Wouldn’t it be incredible if we could close the opportunity 

gap before there was a gap? 

I think funding public education is critical. Making sure 

we have informed and educated citizens is important. A good 

public education system is fundamental to our democracy. 

To listen to the full, unedited interview, visit NATwinCities.com or 

“Green Tea Conversations” radio show on AM950Radio.com. For 

more information, visit BahnerForHouse.com. 

Dori Trossen, Candidate, 

Minnesota State House of 

Representatives 

Trossen is the GOP-endorsed 

candidate for state representative 

in District 34B, which 

includes the cities of Maple 

Grove and Osseo. She is a 

small business owner and a 

former licensed in-home childcare 

provider. 

Decision to Run for Office 

I care about children and am passionate about making sure 

everyone has access to affordable childcare. When I was 

working outside the home and had my son in childcare, we 

were paying nearly $300 a week, which is basically nothing 

compared to today’s prices. 

It just was not feasible for our family to afford childcare 

at that price. So, I decided to stay home with my son 

and become a daycare provider myself. I saw firsthand the 

regulations that came along with it and how difficult it was 

to run a business and stay within the parameters which we 

were given. 

I feel it is important to look at the regulations and decide 

which ones make sense and which ones don’t. It is important 

that we ensure regulations are achievable and reasonable 

and, of course, that our children are safe. I believe if we 

can find a more commonsense approach to regulations in 

licensing, we could attract more childcare providers to the 

field. More providers mean more competition and, ultimately, 

lower prices for families. 

In addition, if elected as the representative of District 

34B, I am the representative for all the people of 34B. It is 

my goal to poll my community about what is important to 

them. Having grown up in this district and now raising my 

own family here, I know this community, and I know that I 

can represent it well in the Legislature. I also plan to always 

keep open lines of communication with constituents so that 

I can keep learning and growing as a Representative. 

Health Care 

Health care is a big concern for the people of Minnesota and 

across the United States. The cost of health care has dramatically 

increased. We need to find the most fiscally responsible 

option, while still allowing people to have the freedom to the 

provides they would like to work with. 

Education 

I had the opportunity to work with many children over the years, 

and it is fun to watch them learn. They all learn very differently, 

but they are each a genius, depending on how they learn. 

When children are given the tools they need, they thrive. It 

is important to me that we take the time to care for children that 

are struggling, find the reasons why, and help them receive the 

tools they need to have the greatest chance of success. 

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diverse conversations 

This section is dedicated to educate and celebrate the efforts of 

those focused on building equity within our community. It is a place 

to share ideas, encourage conversations and learn how to be an 

active participant in creating sustainable change. 

The Spiritual 

Dome Prayer Vigil 

An Invitation to Join In 

Carole Burton is the founder of 

Radiance Resources and the 

spirit behind the business. She is a 

passionate leader and profoundly 

believes in the power of ethics, equity 

and accountability in the workplace. 

With over two decades of experience 

in diverse industries, Burton honed 

her craft and found her voice and 

today guides mission-focused leaders 

to engage and mentor to create 

meaningful, residual change. 

On Saturday evening, May 30, during the height of the chaos in Minneapolis, 

Burton was called to start a prayer vigil. As a spiritual person who practices the 

Catholic faith, she is inviting people of all faiths and beliefs to continue to join 

her and strengthen this effort, by adding this vigil into their personal spiritual 

practice. Below is Burton’s explanation of the Spiritual Dome and how you can 

get involved. 

This prayer vigil is in the form of a Spiritual Dome originating over the Minneapolis-St. 

Paul metropolitan area. It is a space made up of prayers and intentions 

that provides waves of positive change, resources, strength, strategy, and lights 

of active hope. Along with other ways we spiritually engage, the Spiritual Dome is 

an added resource, helping us decide how to urgently become leaders of actionable 

equity. 

The Spiritual Dome is thickening at its core in Minnesota so that it can continue to 

grow and expand to cover the world. So far, we are aware of prayers and intentions from 

Australia, Canada, Colombia, Germany, India, the UK and the U.S. 

As a global community, we are 

writing a new book with an original 

path and new language. 

This prayer vigil is a way for all to 

connect, reflect, reconcile, accept and 

shift the imprints and impact of the 

systemic practices of racism throughout 

all facets of life. You can make 

personal improvements by using this 

same approach. You can participate 

in strengthening the Spiritual Dome 

into your current personal spiritual 

practice. This action can be through 

prayer, meditation, setting intentions or 

practicing mantras. Keep the prayers in 

the back of your mind. Share and invite 

others to do the same. This prayer vigil 

will be alive for some time as there is 

no end date. As a society, we are at a 

crossroads, and the Spiritual Dome will 

serve as a resource that can help guide 

us onto a new path that will not be easy, 

but necessary. 

Collectively, we will create a new 

direction that will have a long-lasting 

impact. We are all grieving, facing our 

fears and dealing with deep-seated 

undesired behaviors. This prayer vigil 

can be one of many actions we can 

take when we worry about what may 

be next, asking ourselves what we can 

do. Please join in—we 

need each other now 

more than ever. 

For more information, visit 

RadianceResources.org. 


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Emotional Well-Being 

in the Pandemic Age 

Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times 

As the pandemic ravages our 

country, we are engulfed by a sea 

of challenging emotions, including 

fear, loss, anger, disappointment and grief. 

Compounding the suffering, past emotional 

traumas and pent-up desires are surfacing 

and crying for attention. One way to 

navigate these treacherous waters is by first 

enveloping ourselves in self-compassion. 

Next, we can gather the courage to face our 

fears and experience unpleasant feelings in 

order to heal them and let them go. Then, 

we search for and internalize positive 

emotional states to rewire our brains for 

positivity. This noble voyage promises 

immense rewards along the way. 


by Sandra Yeyati 

The Cocoon of 

Self-Compassion 

Some of us chase self-esteem like the Holy 

Grail, yet it eludes us when we need it most. 

Faced with a failing grade or cruel insult, 

our self-worth withers. We can’t understand 

why we lost it or how to get it back. When 

we attach our self-worth to achievements or 

comparisons with other people, self-esteem 

becomes unstable and unreliable. 

Enter self-compassion, the life-changing 

perspective of showing kindness to ourselves 

in any and all situations—a supportive best 

friend that lives within us and can be accessed 

any time, every day. A pioneer and 

expert in this topic, Kristin Neff believes that 

self-compassion has three components: a 

decision to be kind to ourselves, a mindful 

awareness when we are in pain so that we 

can seek some relief and a sense of common 

humanity or connectedness. 

We already know how to be compassionate, 

says Neff, an associate professor of 

educational psychology at the University of 

Texas at Austin and co-author of The Mindful 

Self-Compassion Workbook. “It’s linked to 

the parasympathetic nervous system, which 

is a natural part of our organism. We’re tapping 

into this way of feeling safe, which is 

through care, bonding and connectedness.” 

Encouraging our friends when they’re 

feeling down or hugging our moms in the

morning is hardwired into us. When we 

decide to be kind to ourselves, it’s easy to 

think of what we would say: “I’m sorry you 

failed that test. You’ll do better next time. 

How can I help you?” To lend perspective, 

add a statement about our common 

humanity, counsels Neff. “This is hard for 

everybody. You’re not alone.” 

We must be aware of our pain before 

we can comfort it, and many of us try to 

suppress or resist pain, choosing to numb it 

with distractions like alcohol addiction or 

compulsive shopping. Others may get lost 

in the storyline of what’s happening and 

succumb to suffering with no apparent way 

to obtain relief. Self-pity or self-criticism 

may creep in. 

Mindful awareness is the antidote to 

these emotional extremes, because it helps 

us become aware that we are experiencing 

pain and to stay with that pain long 

enough to make a conscious decision to 

take care of ourselves. “One easy thing is 

physical touch,” says Neff. “The first few 

years of life you have no words, so the body 

is programmed to respond to touch as a 

signal of care. Put your hand on your heart 

or your stomach, or hold your hand. This 

changes your physiology, activates your 

parasympathetic nervous system, helps you 

calm down and helps you feel physically 

supported. Sometimes, that’s an entryway 

for people.” 

Finding Confidence Through 

Unpleasant Feelings 

Nobody likes to feel sad or embarrassed. 

We’d rather have an ice cream cone or 

turn on the TV. But for Dr. Joan Rosenberg, 

a prominent psychologist and 

speaker, uncomfortable feelings present 

an invaluable opportunity for people to 

transform into confident individuals that 

relate to the world around them with 

authenticity and resilience. 

In her book 90 Seconds to a Life You 

Love, Rosenberg offers a formula—one 

choice, eight feelings, 90 seconds—to experience 

and move through eight of the most 

common unpleasant feelings: sadness, shame, 

helplessness, anger, embarrassment, disappointment, 

frustration and vulnerability. 

“The choice is to stay aware of and in 

touch with as much of your moment-tomoment 

experience as possible and not 

get lost in avoidance,” she explains, adding 

that there are more than 30 behaviors, 

thoughts and emotions that we employ as 

distractions, including substance abuse, 

social media, pornography, exercise, obsessive 

thoughts about body image, humor 

and denial. 

“Be aware of what you’re aware of,” 

she advises. “If we know that we don’t like 

feelings, and we know we’ve been engaged 

in using ways to distract ourselves, then our 

challenge is to be more awake and aware of 

those times we do it, and as soon as we start 

to do the thing and become aware, that’s 

when we make the decision to stop and ask, 

‘What’s really going on?’” 

Discoveries in neuroscience suggest 

that most of us come to know what we’re 

feeling emotionally through bodily sensations. 

We might feel heat in the neck 

and face when embarrassed or a sinking 

feeling in the chest when disappointed. As 

feelings get triggered in the body, a rush of 

biochemicals in the bloodstream activate 

these sensations and are flushed out of the 

bloodstream in roughly 90 seconds. 

“Most people have the impression that 

feelings linger a whole lot longer and that 

they’re going to be overwhelmed by it and 

never come out of it if they start. But when 

they understand that what they’re trying to 

avoid are uncomfortable bodily sensations 

that help you know what you’re feeling 

emotionally, and that these are short-lived, 

most people will start to lean into them, 

and once they do, their life changes,” 

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Rosenberg says. 

To move through bodily sensations, 

which may come in multiple waves, take 

deep, slow breaths. Try not to tighten up 

or clench the jaw and swallow. Notice the 

location and nature of the bodily sensations 

to help identify which of the eight unpleasant 

feelings it might be, and be curious as 

to what might have triggered it. All of this 

will take a few moments. With practice, 

identification will become faster, easier and 

more accurate. 

“If I have more time, then I can think 

about whether this is connected to anything 

else. Is it just one thing that triggered it, 

or is it like something else that’s happened 

before?” Rosenberg says. This level of 

awareness leads to a calming effect, clearer 

Making Courage a Habit 

In her book The Courage Habit, life coach 

Kate Swoboda presents a four-part method 

for people to face their fears, release the 

past and live their most courageous life. 

Access the body. Practice any body-centric 

activity like mindful meditation, exercise 

or dancing every single day to release 

stress and anxiety, become centered and 

more present, and clear the mind. 

Listen without attachment. When your 

self-critic offers a warning or criticism, 

hear the words, understanding that this 

is fear trying to protect you and deciding 

that it’s misguided and not true. 

Reframe limiting stories or beliefs. 

Amend your internalized self-critic’s messages 

to be more respectful and supportive. 

If it says, “You’re stupid to try that,” 

revise it to, “I’m smart because I’m willing 

to try.” 

Create community. Reach out to likeminded 

individuals that are supportive 

of the changes you are trying to make. 


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Building Up Our 

Happiness Quotient 

These exercises are recommended by 

psychologist Rick Hanson: 

Slow down, breathe and see the big 

picture. This simple practice brings us 

into the present moment, reduces the 

stress activation in the body, disengages us 

from verbal chatter and negative reactivity, 

and buys us time to see more clearly. 

Take three breaths, making the exhalation 

longer than the inhalation. 

Five-Minute Challenge 

Take in the good. It could be a flower 

blooming, birds singing or a nice exchange 

with another person. Slow down, 

take a few breaths and let it sink in for a 

minute or two. 

Focus on something to cultivate. Perhaps 

it’s patience or gratitude. Look for opportunities 

to have an experience of this quality 

and internalize it for another minute. 

Marinate in pleasant feelings. Cultivate 

a sense of calm, contentment or warmheartedness 

for a couple of minutes. 


thinking, improved decision making and, 

perhaps most importantly, an ability to 

speak authentically. 

“If we don’t handle the eight feelings, 

we don’t feel capable in the world,” she says. 

The ability to speak adds to that empowerment. 

“From asking someone to stop a behavior 

so that you feel safer to telling someone 

you love them, asking your boss for a 

raise or letting people know about yourself 

and your work to garner opportunities and 

desired experiences—it cuts across every 

aspect of our lives and is absolutely crucial 

to our sense of well-being.” 

Rewiring the Brain 

for Positivity 

Discoveries in neuroplasticity have revealed 

that the brain changes throughout 

life well into adulthood. It’s designed to 

learn not just ideas and information, but 

skills, attitudes, feelings and moods. Rick 

Hanson, a clinical psychologist and author 

of several books, including Hardwiring 

Happiness and Resilient, contends that 

we can develop greater happiness, just 

like we can develop greater depression. 

“There’s a lot of research that shows 

that through deliberate little practices 

spread out through the day or sometimes 

more formal practices like psychotherapy 

or meditation, we can actually produce 

physical changes in the brain that are 

now measurable with things like MRIs,” 

he remarks. 

Hardwiring happiness is easy, pleasurable 

and doesn’t take a lot of time. “If you 

take care of the minutes, the years will take 

care of themselves,” says Hanson. “Little 

steps gradually move us forward a breath 

at a time, a minute at a time, a synapse at 

a time. Bit by bit, we grow the good inside 

while gradually releasing the bad.” 

“Our power to positively influence 

who we are in small, genuine ways every 

day is really important to compensate for 

the brain’s negativity bias, which makes it 

like Velcro for bad experiences, but Teflon 

for good ones,” he says. “We evolved a negativity 

bias over the 600-million-year evolution 

of the nervous system. Learning from 

negative experiences and mistakes was a 

critical survival skill, so we have a brain that 

is designed to scan for bad news, overreact 

to it and fast-track it into memory. It’s not 

our fault, but it is our responsibility to deal 

with it by first, feeling the negative without 

reinforcing it and second, focusing on the 

positive and taking it in. Gradually, you can 

give yourself a brain that’s like Velcro for 

the good and Teflon for the bad.” 

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. 

Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Anxiety, Worry 

and Fear 

by Joyce Sobotta 

The past six months have instilled anxiety, worry and fear into the entire country. Fear 

causes chronic stress. Dealing with fear is the same as dealing with any other emotion. 

It begins with taking time to be aware of what we are feeling. Then ask if it is real or 

not. What is the worst thing that can happen? 

Anxiety creates an acidic condition and is stored in the DNA. That emotion then 

becomes a predominant factor in our lives from that moment on. Stress affects physical 

organs and parts of the body. Generally, all physical unease (stress) has an underlying 

emotional aspect. 

Focus on What’s Good 

Challenges can confront us at any time, and often we are not prepared. We need 

to remind ourselves that we live in a human body, and the need for spiritual and 

self-care is of utmost importance. We can no longer ignore the darkness that exists 

in the world right now. The best way forward is to focus more on the brightness we 

can bring to others… but only after we have cleared a path of lightness for ourselves. 

In these heavy, dark times of the pandemic, we need to focus on our inner self. Dan 

Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior, says, “To ascend to a higher rung on 

the ladder of evolution we must go through a period of discomfort, of initiation.” 

Self-Care is Essential 

Vibrant health and vitality start by taking good care of ourselves. Many people believe 

their doctor is the only source of knowledge when it comes to treating or taking care 

of their physical conditions. That is not the case. Sometimes the condition may simply 

require basic steps such as drinking more water or getting quality sleep. 

Our bodies already know how to stay healthy. All we need is to be mindful and 

aware of what our body is telling us. Messages come to us with signs, such as indigestion, 

diarrhea, itching, feeling tired and other conditions and symptoms. We can tune into our 

body’s unique advice by listening to our innate self including what thoughts continue to 

appear and what messages are repeated. 

How to Activate Innate Wisdom 

• Use quality pure essential oils to calm the mind and rejuvenate the spirit 

• Learn mind/body techniques such as meditation, relaxation exercises and yoga 

• Take a walk outside in a garden, park 

or woodland 

• Spend time planting or digging in the 

soil 

• Watch more sunsets; nature is a great 

healer 

• Listen to the birds; watch a cocoon 

transform into a butterfly 

• Consume quality food and water, taking 

time to relax while eating 

• Follow a clean diet by eliminating 

sugars and processed food 

• Learn food sensitivities that affect 

digestion and elimination 

• Watch or play with children 

• Clear clutter to create inviting space 

• Take time to manage finances, work 

and play 

• Manage time for emails and phone 

calls 

• Take breaks as needed 

• Focus attention on goals and desires; 

create a collage 

• Make a list of what is most important 

daily or weekly 

• Take time to connect with a spiritual 

source for meaning and spiritual 

guidance 

• Try the Emotional Freedom Technique 

(EFT) and other modalities to 

understand the cause of any anxiety 

These simple actions can awaken 

and trigger personal power to connect to 

our inner consciousness (intuition) and 

healing energy. Take time to try several 

of these mindful actions to ease anxiety, 

worry and fear. 

Joyce Sobotta has a B.S. in 

education and certifications 

in holistic aromatherapy and 

reflexology. She is the 

founder/owner of Healthy 

Girls Breast Oil, a homebased, 

international 

business. She is available for consultations, 

personal custom essential oil blends and 

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Open your eyes, look within. 

Are you satisfied with the 

life you’re living? 

~Bob Marley 


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fit body 

published in the Journal of Pain Research 

found people with spinal cord injuries that 

took sitting yoga classes twice a week for 

six weeks were less depressed, more selfcompassionate 

and more mindfully in the 

moment than those in a control group. 

Taming chronic pain, restoring 

energy reserves, improving heart 

health and relieving symptoms of 

depression and anxiety are only a few of the 

science-backed perks of spending time on a 

yoga mat. However, misconceptions about 

this ancient practice can make yoga seem 

intimidating for individuals that could 

benefit the most from it. 

Yoga for Every Body 

Adaptive Ways Ease 

Pain and Immobility 

Adaptive yoga, designed for people 

by Marlaina Donato 


challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune 

disease or debilitating conditions like 

multiple sclerosis, can foster perhaps unexpected 

gains through the use of props, chairs, 

wall space and even countertops. From 

wheelchair-bound veterans to seniors with 

compromised balance, adaptive yoga offers 

new horizons for achieving well-being. 

Yoga’s gentle influence goes beyond 

physical benefits. A 2017 British study 

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Empowerment, 

Not Perfection 

“Yoga is for any body, no matter the size, 

shape or color. It’s not about designer clothing, 

athletic ability, talents or perfection in 

the pose. Adaptive yoga is a movement to 

change this misconception and mitigate the 

anxiety to try yoga,” says Mindy Eisenberg, 

a Detroit-area certified yoga therapist and 

author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body: 

Created for Individuals with MS and Neuromuscular 

Condition and the accompanying 

Adaptive Yoga Cards. For Eisenberg, the 

focus is about the internal experience, healing 

and most of all, “the sense of joy that 

comes from a regular practice.” 

Ora Ramat, owner of the Wagging Tail 

Yoga Studio, in Bethel, New York, witnesses 

remarkable, everyday mastery in her students 

through adapted poses. “Many of my students 

are 40 to 95 years young, and the range 

of modification I do with them is endless,” 

says Ramat, who underscores the importance 

of listening to the body. “I learned the 

hard way 17 years ago when I first became 

a teacher. I am gentle with myself if I am 

unable to do a pose and embrace the modification. 

I go deeper in my poses now than 

when I was younger.” 

Freedom Through Support 

“Our students have a wide range of health 

conditions including spina bifida, arthritis, 

MS, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, 

fibromyalgia, stroke, chronic obstructive 

pulmonary disease, paraplegia, epiphyseal 

dysplasia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic 

back pain and more,” says Miranda 

McCarthy, CEO of Wavelength VR 

(WavelengthVR.com), a healthcare company 

that produces a library of sciencesupported 

content for pain management 

without medication. The London-based 

creator of Adaptive Yoga LIVE, which offers 

seated online classes, knows firsthand how 

yoga can change lives.

“Until I found adaptive yoga, I felt like I was constantly at war 

with my body,” she says. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 

the age of 2 and the youngest recipient of bilateral hip replacement 

surgery in the U.S., McCarthy thought she knew her body inside 

and out. After 40 surgeries and decades of rehabilitation and medication, 

she went through a radical shift in perspective. “When I 

discovered adaptive yoga, I soon realized my relationship with my 

body had only just begun.” 

Eisenberg highlights the internal process that adaptive yoga can 

catalyze: “The energy and sensation that yoga students feel on the 

inside is much more important than what the pose looks like on the 

outside.” Items such as chairs, blocks, straps, blankets and bolsters 

are used to make traditional postures more accessible to those with 

physical challenges and to ensure safety. “Using props is not a sign 

of weakness or inferiority. We even use ambulatory devices such as a 

cane as a prop. Those who require assistive devices cease to see them 

as a hindrance. In fact, they become an accessory,” says Eisenberg. 

For McCarthy, the biggest takeaway is simple, yet profound 

self-acceptance. “I no longer judge myself or compare myself to 

able-bodied people. I gained a newfound love for my body and a 

love for myself.” 

Eisenberg affirms, “It’s exciting to realize that our bodies are so 

much more capable than we thought, and we learn that we are not 

defined by our individual disease or limitations. As my teacher Jon 

Kabat-Zinn says, ‘As long as you are breathing, there is more right 

with you than wrong.’” 

Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at 

AutumnEmbersMusic.com. 

Online Yoga Resources 

Free adaptive yoga classes online from Miranda McCarthy. 

AdaptiveYogaLive.com 

YogaJP, YouTube chair yoga classes for people in wheelchairs. 

Tinyurl.com/WheelchairYogaClasses 

Yoga and MS, book from the National Multiple Sclerosis 

Society. omsyoga.org 

Let us read and let us 

dance– two amusements 

that will never do any 

harm to the world. 

~Voltaire 


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You are a Powerhouse 

of Vision and Health 

by Cassandra Rose 

Often, after a degenerative eye disease diagnosis, life can 

feel overwhelming and scary, so it’s uplifting to know 

that you have powerful tools available to support your 

eye health. The most powerful tool in your toolbox is you. You 

are a powerhouse of possibility and vision. 

A wonderful way to bring this into focus daily is to practice 

eye massage with visualization. Directly massaging around 

the eye can be very beneficial as it increases blood and lymphatic 

flow. This allows more nutrients to reach your eyes and more inflammatory 

waste to be carried away. Start at the inner corner of 

your eyebrow and work all the way around the boney ridge that 

surrounds the eyes. You can use small circles or gentle lifting and 

pinching of the skin. Close the session by rubbing your hands 

together until they are warm and then cup your palms over your 

eyes while you picture your health vision and all that you want to 

see. Give your eyes some loving energy as the first and last thing 

you do for your day. 

Nutrition also plays an important role in eye health and 

is something you can do for yourself daily. According to a 2002 

study by Sackett & Schenning, supplementing with carotenoids, 

vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc reduces the risk of macular degeneration 

by 25 percent. In a five-year follow-up of this supplementation, 

there were no adverse health outcomes reported. 

In addition, those taking the formula showed less circulatory 

disease-related problems due to the zinc. This supplement is 

often called AREDS after the name of this study and is readily 

accessible in most stores. 

Consider increasing these nutrients through the foods you 

eat. Make a simple stir fry with plenty of yellow bell peppers— 

they are full of carotenoids, vitamin C and deliciousness. Sprinkle 

sunflower seeds on your salad to increase vitamin E. There are so 

many easy, nutritious and delicious options to explore. 

Another way you can protect or improve your eye health 

is with exercise. In a 

meta-analysis of nine 

studies, it was found that 

exercise played a significant 

role in delaying the 

onset and slowing the 

progression of macular 

degeneration. A daily 

exercise routine can 

bring so much benefit 

to your life, including vision. The type of exercise most beneficial 

to the eyes is cardio. Just like massage around the eyes, it can increase 

blood and lymphatic flow and it does that for your whole 

body. A good goal is to break a sweat at least once a day. Start 

slow and check in with your doctor if you are new to exercise. 

Incremental change is powerful and sustainable. 

Perhaps the most important thing you can do for yourself 

is to be patient and kind. Think of how you would want to 

take care of your friends and loved ones. Now, give all that love, 

kindness and patience to yourself. There are a whole range of 

outcomes that can be considered successful when thinking about 

chronic degenerative diseases. The following two cases show the 

range of possible success from the very rare to the very common. 

Patient number one is a 46-year-old mother diagnosed with 

macular degeneration. During her initial consultation, she reported 

mild visual distortion in her right lower visual field. Without her 

glasses, her acuity test showed that her right eye was 20/320 and her 

left eye was 20/250. She experienced a great deal of irritation in her 

right eye and it was visibly red and slightly puffier than the left eye. 

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She has a history of surgery in her lower 

right eyelid due to a childhood cyst removal. 

Her Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) 

scan shows drusen in the retina and macula 

in both the right and left eye. 

This patient received a course, visits and 

followed a home program of massage, nutrition 

and exercise. In the office, her visual 

acuity tests had dropped two lines each. Her 

right eye dropped to 20/250 and her left eye 

dropped to 20/160. The results from the 

Amsler grid showed that she was not seeing 

a distortion in her right visual field any 

longer. She also experienced significant sleep 

improvement and reported feeling more 

resilient to her emotional ups and downs. 

As recommended, she visited her ophthalmologist 

to receive a follow-up OCT scan to 

confirm improvement in her eye health. In 

a highly unusual outcome, it was found that 

she had no visible drusen in either eye. 

Patient number two is an 86-year-old 

woman. She had been diagnosed with macular 

degeneration 10 years before beginning 

the macular regeneration treatments and 

has been coming in for visits for eight years. 

She has also followed the home program of 

massage, nutrition and exercise. Her vision 

is stable and has shown no signs of degeneration 

for the last eight years. The health 

marker she chose for herself is her comfort 

with reading for long periods. When she 

began the program, she was able to read for 

only 10 to 15 minutes at a time. She would 

experience extreme eye fatigue, mild headaches 

and mild temporary visual blurring. 

When she follows her schedule, she does 

not experience any of these symptoms and 

reports that she can read until she is tired 

of reading. When she is unable to keep her 

regular schedule, she will start to experience 

fatigue with reading. It subsides again when 

she gets back to her routine. Through this 

all, her macula has not shown any degeneration 

in eight years. In the most common 

outcome, her vision is stable. 

Both vastly different patients are successful 

at continuing to see, read, drive, 

work and live their best lives. You can, too. 

Cassandra Rose, L.Ac., is a 

licensed acupuncturist 

specializing in macular 

regeneration, a program that 

benefits degenerative eye 

diseases such as macular 

degeneration, retinitis 

pigmentosa, dry eye and more. To learn more, 

visit RoseLAc.com. See ad, page 3. 

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Saffron has been shown 

to aid in curbing appetite 

to assist in the cessation 

of emotional eating and 

mindless snacking. 

©BrentHofacker” 

SAFFRON 

The Sunshine Supplement 

by Alina Hornfeldt 

Saffron is known to many people as “the spice worth its weight in gold”. The beautifully 

red-colored strands are notable for being exotic, expensive and luxurious. But saffron 

has been gaining notoriety in the health and wellness industry lately as an addition to 

supplementation routines for better mood, increased libido and weight management. 

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world—a pound can cost anywhere 

between $500 and $5,000. The reason it is so costly is due to the painstaking method 

required to hand harvest the delicate strands. Coming from the Crocus sativus flower, 

saffron originated in Greece, where its medicinal properties are historically renowned. 

The most popular and current use for supplementing with saffron is that it may 

improve mood and help treat depressive symptoms. Nicknamed “the sunshine spice”, 

saffron has shown in studies to be significantly more effective than placebos at treating 

mild-to-moderate depression symptoms. These studies also found that participants taking 

saffron reported fewer side effects than those using other treatments. 

Another sunshiny benefit of saffron is fewer PMS symptoms. PMS refers to the days 

before menstruation when one may experience distressing symptoms that are disruptive 

to their daily lives, which may be physical, emotional or psychological. These include 

irritability, headaches, pain, cravings and more. Saffron taken at 30mg daily was more 

effective than a placebo taken by individuals 20 to 45 years of age in treating the broad 

range of PMS symptoms. One study found that just smelling saffron for 20 minutes 

helped to lower cortisol levels and decrease anxiety in PMS sufferers. 

An aphrodisiac is a supplement that helps boost one’s libido. Saffron has been shown 

in studies to have aphrodisiac properties relating to erectile dysfunction, desire, lubrication 

and overall satisfaction in individuals taking 30mg daily. A healthy libido has been 

shown to improve mood and general wellbeing which can lead to a higher quality of life. 

Weight management is an aspect of health that many Americans are interested in 

working on to achieve holistic wellness. Saffron has been shown to aid in curbing appetite 

to assist in the cessation of emotional eating and mindless snacking. Although 

researchers are unsure of exactly how saffron works in the body to curb appetite, in two 

individual eight-week studies, taking saffron significantly reduced appetite, total fat mass, 

body mass index and waist circumference. It is theorized that saffron works to elevate 

mood which in turn aids in achieving weight management goals. 

Saffron has been highly prized for 

centuries, and we are just beginning to 

understand how and why. As well as a potentially 

beneficial supplement for depression 

and PMS, libido and weight management, 

studies are being done to find out 

how saffron benefits memory, free radical 

damage, fights cancer and reduces heart 

disease. Saffron may be difficult to add 

into your everyday diet, but quick and easy 

with which to supplement. Considered 

generally safe and with no side effects, 

we will be seeing this super supplement 

incorporated into many people’s routines. 

After all, everyone deserves some sunshine 

in their day. 

Alina Hornfeldt is the 

marketing manager at 

Mastel’s Health Foods. The 

staff at Mastel’s is experienced, 

deeply knowledgeable 

and available to help 

you find those supplements 

that best suit your needs. Mastel’s is located 

at 1526 St. Clair Ave., St Paul. For more 

information, call 651-690-1692 or visit 

Mastels.com. See ad, page 13. 

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wise words 

Sandra Marinella on the 

Healing Power of Writing 

Our Stories 

An award-winning 

teacher 

and author 

of The Story You 

Need to Tell: Writing 

to Heal from Trauma, 

Illness, or Loss, 

Sandra Marinella has 

empowered thousands 

of people to use 

stories, poems and 

journal writing to find 

greater well-being and 

resilience in their lives. 

Prompted by a breast 

cancer diagnosis and her own journal, 

she helps people connect with their truth 

and move beyond entrenched negative 

emotions and thoughts. 

What is the power of story 

and personal writing? 

We all have stories in our minds that 

play over and over again. They define 

who we are. In recent years, neuroscience 

has led us to this powerful understanding 

that we are quite flexible as human 

beings. After we become conscious 

of our stories and how we’re using them 

in our lives, we can rework and reframe 

them, and choose to see them in a positive 

or better light. We can change and 

grow our stories to become better people 

with greater well-being. 

How do we get unstuck 

from playing out stories 

in our minds? 

A story that keeps looping, one that you 

by Sandra Yeyati 


are obsessed with, 

is generally being 

replayed in the emotional 

centers, or right 

side, of your brain, and 

you don’t have much 

control over it. To get 

unstuck, you need to 

voice this story and 

complete it. Writing 

it down and sifting 

through it later can 

help. Once you do this, 

you can be logical and 

choose how you’re going 

to interpret, frame and live with it. 

In the book, I talk about Chris, 

whose sister was homeless and died. He 

was struggling with that story. It was going 

around in his mind, over and over, 

all the time. He was in pain and grieving 

from the loss of his sister. It took him a 

while before he decided to rewrite the 

story as fiction, telling it in the way he 

wished it had come out. In the process, 

he was able to better understand his loss, 

make peace with it and set it free. 

How do we edit our 

stories while remaining 

grounded in reality? 

We do not want to lie to ourselves. We 

want to know our truth, but there is so 

much wisdom in what we call “positive 

illusions”. If we can choose to take a hard 

story and see it in a very positive way, 

we can find threads of it that we can 

weave through our truth, and let that 

help us grow and make our vision of 

our story better. 

If we don’t tell others 

or write our stories, 

can they harm us? 

Yes. I think they can, but I don’t want to 

underestimate the value of silence. When we 

are facing trauma, we need space and time 

and silence to be able to wrap our heads 

around the hard things that are happening to 

us. But then, breaking the silence is cathartic. 

It releases the pain. It helps us establish not 

only that we have the pain, but how we can 

bear it. Later, we can come back to those 

words and reflect on them—that’s when we 

come to understand more about where we 

are, what we think, what we feel and how we 

can move forward and rewrite and regrow 

our stories in positive ways. 

Do you have any 

recommendations 

for those suffering 

in these trying times? 

I’ve interviewed many war veterans, and they 

said that when they were out in the midst 

of warfare, they had to put their thoughts 

and emotions on hold so that they could 

move forward and be strong. That’s why 

many of them were falling apart with PTSD 

afterwards. I also interviewed a few soldiers 

who carried journals into war and found 

it extremely helpful to be able to scream, 

yell and release their words into them. We 

should be giving all healthcare workers journals 

and online support on how to write and 

how to take care of themselves. Counseling 

and therapy are wonderful, and I wish we 

could provide it to everybody all the time, 

but we can’t; and journal writing, or any kind 

of therapeutic writing, is such a wonderful 

backup for a human being to have when they 

are struggling. Keeping a pandemic journal 

might prove to be not only a healthy choice 

for our times, but a treasure historically for 

our grandchildren. 

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a freelance writer. 

Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com. 

Stand up for what you 

know is right. 

~Ronald Isley

calendar 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 

Sound Healing: Heart-Centered Awareness-Sound 

Invoking Silence – 7-8pm. Calm your work week 

by coming into soft, relaxing, inner stillness. 

Vibration as stress reduction-a peaceful callingin-the-weekend 

guided meditation/visualization 

going inward, discovering our infinity. $10. Holistic 

Gateway, 11 Little Canada Rd E #11, Little 

Canada. Holistic-Gateway.com/Calendar. 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 

Cosmic Weather Report – 6:30-9pm. An in-depth 

presentation about the major transits that are showing 

up in our headlines, and some ways these developments 

might find expression in the chapters to come. We’ll 

look at some relevant astrological events from history 

and explore the evolutionary lessons that are on the plate 

for our collective now. $15. Holistic Gateway, 11 Little 

Canada Rd E #11, Little Canada. Also offered online via 

zoom, email AstrologerSaleem@gmail.com to arrange 

this option. Holistic-Gateway.com/Calendar. 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 

Divine Messages with Nea Clare – 6:30-9pm. Nea 

Clare is a channel for Spirit and works predominately 

with The HAO-a collective, multi-dimensional force 

that shares verbal and energetic messages through 

her. These events are designed for you to be able 

to have a personal audience with Spirit, to receive 

teachings that will awaken your consciousness to the 

Truth of You. Everyone who attends will receive an 

audio recording from the event. $30 in advance/$35 

at the door. NeaClareScheduling.as.me/Archangels. 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 

Know Your Body with Natural Family Planning 

– 7:30-8:30pm. This virtual workshop teaches you 

how to recognize what your body is already telling 

you by learning the basics of natural family planning. 

Free. NATwinCities.com/events/190079/ 

natural-family-planning-virtual-workshop. 

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. 

GROOVE Movement Class – Various days, times 

and locations. A fun, simple and exciting way to 

experience dance that nurtures body, mind, heart and 

soul. No dance experience required. All fitness levels 

welcome. Classes use all genres of music and include 

a warmup, dance, stretching, and a brief meditation. 

AeroDanceFitness.com/Schedule. 

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

Sun 10am-6pm. If you’re looking for a more unique 

shopping experience, head to the Midtown Global Market, 

where more than 50 vendors sell food and trinkets 

ranging from local produce to Somalian pastries, Middle 

Eastern olives and Asian spices. There are also cultural 

events – from musical performances to Irish stepdancing 

lessons. Free. 920 East Lake St, Minneapolis. 

MidtownGlobalMarket.org/visit. 

Virtual Open House – Online anytime. Stop in to our 

YourTube channel to meet our practitioners. Learn 

about the services we offer, what you can expect, and 

“virtually” visit our new location. Free. YouTube. 

com/channel/UC-3p504Okp6ldZNhLZn00hw. 

monday 

Qigong Classes for Health – 10:30-12pm. A fabulous 

way to begin each week! Learn how to use the power 

of your breathing, mind and simple movements to 

enhance and balance the flow of energy in your body. 

$15. Holistic Gateway, 11 Little Canada Rd E #11, 

Little Canada. Holistic-Gateway.com/Calendar. 

tuesday 

Weekly Guided & Silent Meditation – 11- 

11:30am. Led by a Prayer Chaplain in the Meditation 

Room, this meditation is the same one going 

on concurrently at Unity Village. It alternates 

affirmative prayer and silence. Donation based. 

Online. UnityOfTheValleyMN.org /events-classes. 

thursday 

Meditation and Stress Reduction – 12:30-1:15pm. 

Experience meditation and mindfulness directly 

through discussion and practice of simple stress reduction 

techniques. Discover and activate your ability to 

be patient and to truly enjoy. $15. Holistic Gateway, 

11 Little Canada Rd E #11, Little Canada. Holistic- 

Gateway.com/Calendar. 

Hatha for Everyone – 6-7pm. Everyone is welcome 

to this weekly drop-in class. All levels. 

Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at 

all levels and increase your sense of well-being. 

$10. Meditation Center, 631 University Ave NE, 

Minneapolis. TheMeditationCenter.org. 

Free Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a free 

weekly meditation. Sahaja Yoga Meditation, Eden 

Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Rd, Eden Prairie. 

Contact: JPatpatia@gmail or 651-730-2078. 

FreeMeditation.com. 

friday 

Gentle Yoga for Every Body – 10:30-noon. A 

welcoming environment for students of all shapes 

and sizes. $15 drop-in. River Garden Yoga, 455 W 

7th St, St. Paul. RiverGardenYoga.com. 

featured event 

Discover Your Highest 

Purpose 

Sri Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader 

of Eckankar, shares wisdom through 

stories and spiritual insights that bring 

meaning, connection, and humor to the 

workings of Spirit in everyday life. 

Fridays at 7pm. 

Watch on MCN Channel- 6 TV 

For more information, visit Eckankar.org, 

TempleofECK.org or Facebook.com/ 

Eckankar. See ad, page 24. 

featured event 

Virtual Conference: 

Mycelium Mysteries: A 

One-of-a-kind Women’s 

Mushroom Conference 

Theme: Mushrooms as the Grandmothers 

of our ecosystem. Workshops offered at 

the beginner through advanced levels, 

and include topics in wild mushroom 

skills, fungal ecology, fungi and human 

health, and ethnomycology. Learn and 

get comfortable with mycological skills 

in a supportive, “fungal” community. 

Keynote speakers: Guiliana Furci author 

of Fungi of Chile, the Field Guide; Litt 

Woon Long, author of The Way of the 

Woods on Mushrooms and Mourning. 

Sept 25-27 

Watch on MCN Channel- 6 TV 

More info & to register: 

MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad, page 15. 

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MASSAGE THERAPIST 

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A MASSAGE 

THERAPIST to join our supportive, wellestablished 

team. Optimal Wellness Solutions is 

an independently owned wellness center whose 

mission is to help individuals heal physically, 

mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We offer 

a warm atmosphere, well-run practice, flexible 

schedule and generous compensation. Email 

Michele.Schramm@comcast.net for details. 


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Resource Guide, email Publisher@NAtwincities.com. to request our media kit. 

BODY WORK 

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & 

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY 

Barb Ryan, LMT • 612-922-2389 

Bhakti Wellness Center 

7550 France Avenue S, #220, Edina 

Specializing in persistent, 

chronic pain relief and mysteries 

of the body. Serving clients 

covered by auto insurance and 

worker’s compensation with a 

doctor’s referral. Also serving 

clients seeking the experience of 

deep relaxation and more selfconnection. 

Skilled and compassionate 

care. See ad, page 3. 

BREAST HEALTH 

AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY 

Healthy Girls’ Breast Oil 

Joyce Sobotta • 715-828-0117 text or call 

Holistic breast health consults 

with education on the lymphatic 

breast self-massage for improved 

circulation. Consultations 

about pure essential oils for 

emotional and physical health. 

Custom blends created for you. 

See ad, page 22. 

CHIROPRACTIC 

GOLDEN SUN CHIROPRACTIC 

Una Forde, DC • 952-922-1478 

International Village Arcade Building 

220 West 98th St, Suite 7, Bloomington 

Quality chiropractic care. Experience 

holistic healing and gentle 

chiropractic adjustments that allow 

the nervous system to relieve 

such symptoms as headache, back, 

neck pain and numbness which 

allow your body to return to a state 

of balance and well-being. 25 

years’ experience. 

COACHING 

CHANNEL OF DIVINE WISDOM 

Nea Clare 

NeaClare.com 

Nea@NeaClare.com • 612-227-3854 

You can have a personal audience 

with your guides and the Archangels 

and Ascended Masters. 

Get clarity. Take action. Feel 

connected. Book your session 

today and save 25%, using code: 

IAMWISE17. Or call Nea for a 

free consult. See ad, page 20. 


COACHING 

COMPOSURE COACHING 

Candi Broeffle, MBA, CPC 

Candi@ComposureCoaching.com 

763-270-8604 

ComposureCoaching.com 

Master your business so you can 

practice your passion. Business 

coaching for purpose-driven entrepreneurs 

to clarify your vision, 

build your confidence and create 

a soul-centered strategy. Call today 

for a free Discovery Session 

and get on your path to business 

success. See ad, page 23. 

SOUL PURPOSE COACH 

& HOLISTIC HEALER 

Barbara Brodsho, MA 

612-444-9751 • BarbaraBrodsho.com 

Providing spiritual guidance to 

help live your purpose and thrive 

utilizing your soul’s Akashic 

Record. Discover your soul’s 

innate gifts, create a vocation that 

aligns with your soul’s passion, 

and gain new perspective, clarity 

and insight about your life’s 

challenges by understanding the 

lessons your soul chose to 

experience. Schedule a free discovery session to learn 

how to create a purpose-filled life. See ad, page 22. 

COLORPUNCTURE 

PSINERGY NATURAL HEALTH & 

HOLISTIC WELLNESS 

SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT 

93 Little Canada Rd West - Ste. 100 

Little Canada/Roseville 

612-217-4325 • PsinergyHealth.com 

Offering empirical & sciencebased 

natural health therapies 

including Esogetics/Colorpuncture, 

basic Ayurvedic Medicine, 

as well as spiritual/energy-based 

therapies like Access Consciousness 

Bars, I-Ching, reiki 

and more. See ad, page 21. 

COMPUTER REPAIR 

PSINERGY TECH 

André Thomas - A+ Certified 

93 Little Canada Rd West - Ste. 100 

Little Canada/Roseville 

612-234-7237 • PsinergyTech.com 

“Do you have a sick Computer?” 

We Keep Computer Repair 

Simple. Onsite/In-Home or 

Office, Bring-to-Us Computer 

Repair Services. 2011-17 Angie’s 

List Super Service Award Winner. 

Local • Greener • Highly Rated. 

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’re an integrative 

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 12. 

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 21. 

SEDATION AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY 

1815 Suburban Ave, St. Paul 

ToothBuilder.com 

651-735-4661 

We are a holistic dental practice 

devoted to restoring and enhancing 

the natural beauty of your smile 

using conservative, state-of-the-art 

dental procedures that result in 

beautiful, long lasting smiles! We 

specialize in safe removal of 

infected teeth as well as placing 

ceramic implants and restorations. See ad, page 14. 

TOOTH BY THE LAKE 

1401 Main St, Hopkins 

952-475-1101 • ToothByTheLake.net 

We build a foundation of trust 

by treating our patients as 

individuals. Understanding 

how uneasy some patients 

may feel about their dental 

visits, we make a difference 

by providing a relaxing and 

positive experience. See ad, page 6. 

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. 

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 13. 

ESSENTIAL OILS 

AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY 

Joyce Sobotta 715-828-0117 

AromaTherapyNaturesWay.com 

Education about pure essential 

oils and the lymphatic system 

available on my website. I offer 

consultations and custom blends 

that work synergistically for a 

wide range of emotional and 

health concerns. See ad, page 22. 

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. 


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HEALTH FOOD STORES 

MASTEL’S HEALTH FOODS 

1526 St Clair Ave, St Paul 

Mastels.com • 651-690-1692 

Mastel’s Health Foods is Minnesota’s 

oldest health and wellness 

store. We carry a full line of vitamins, 

minerals, supplements, herbs 

and more. We emphasize organic, 

biodynamic, biodegradable, holistic 

and hypoallergenic products and 

pride ourselves on stocking hardto-find 

items. See ad, page 13. 

HOUSING - SUPPORTIVE 

BROEFFLE LATIMORE 

ADULT FOSTER CARE 

License #1102359 • 763-600-6967 

8600 Northwood Parkway, New Hope 

Providing a caring and supportive 

home for adults, no matter 

their abilities. With 28-plus 

years of experience, we offer a 

nurturing and family-like environment 

for up to four residents 

who are elderly and/or have developmental disabilities. 

Residents receive assistance with personal cares, meal 

prep and feeding assistance, medication administration, 

transfers and mobility, transportation and advocacy. We 

treat your loved one like family. 

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 3. 

Would your clients enjoy 

Natural Awakenings 

magazine? 

Email 

Publisher@NATwinCities.com 

and get free copies 

delivered right to 

your door. 

INTEGRATED HEALTH 

HOLISTIC GATEWAY, CENTER 

FOR THE HEALING ARTS 

11 Little Canada Rd. E., Little Canada 

Cornelia@Holistic-Gateway.com 

763-807-9866 • Holistic-Gateway.com 

We are a healing arts collaborative 

offering a variety of services like 

Esogetics Colorpuncture, Energy 

Emission Analysis, Reiki, Qigong, 

Acupuncture and more. As a 

community-building center, we 

offer classes and workshops on 

astrology, meditation, reiki and energy healing, as well 

as yoga. See ad, page 7. 

MACULAR REGENERATION 

CASSANDRA ROSE, L.AC. 

612-564-8714 • RoseLAc.com 

Bhakti Wellness Center 

7550 France Ave. S., #220, Edina 

Cassandra specializes in Macular 

Regeneration, a program using 

Acunova and Micro-Acupuncture, 

microcurrent therapy, 

herbs and supplements to benefit 

degenerative eye diseases such 

as macular degeneration, retinitis 

pigmentosa, Stargardt’s, conjuntivitis, post-herpetic 

eye pain, dry eye and more. See ad, page 3. 

MASSAGE/STRETCHING 

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. 

ORTHOPEDIC ACUPUNCTURE 

& BODYWORK 

JOHN MONTES, L.AC. 

612-568-8889 • monteslac.com 

Bhakti Wellness Center, 

7550 France Ave S., #220, Edina 

John is a licensed Acupuncturist, 

Medical Massage Therapist and 

Herbalist. With orthopedic 

acupuncture and body work he 

provides a whole-person 

approach to pain management 

taking into consideration mental 

and emotional health. His work 

is a carefully crafted balance 

between science and intuition. John is fluent in 

English and Spanish. See ad, page 3. 

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 3. 

RADIO/PODCASTS 

AM950 THE PROGRESSIVE VOICE 

OF MINNESOTA 

AM950Radio.com 

The only Progressive Talk Radio 

station in Minnesota. We strive to 

provide the best progressive 

programming available and 

feature national talkers Bill Press, 

Thom Hartmann, Stephanie 

Miller, Norman Goldman, and 

more. We are also dedicated to local programming that 

creates a community forum for important Minnesota 

Progressive issues. See ad, page 32. 

SOLAR 

ALL ENERGY SOLAR 

1264 Energy Lane, St Paul 

800-620-3370 • AllEnergySolar.com 

All Energy Solar is a trusted 

leader in the solar energy 

industry. We provide clean, 

green, solar energy 

solutions for residential, 

commercial, agricultural, and government clients. 

Our team of industry professionals have been 

focused on providing long-term, trusted relationships 

since 2009. Our industry experience allows us to 

confidently handle every aspect of the solar process. 

See ad, page 28. 

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 ad, page 24. 


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