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14 AMAZING EMBRACE
The Healing Power of Hugs
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16 HEART OF A WOMAN
The Right Choices Keep It Strong
19 HEART HEALTH
AND MENTAL HEALTH
GO HAND IN HAND
21 REIKI
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Tasty Ways to Boost Heart Health
26 KEN PAGE
on Making Love Last
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28 INVESTING FOR GOOD
How to Align Money With Values
30 ESSENTIAL OILS
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How to Use Them Safely
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8 health briefs
11 film brief
11 eco tip
12 global briefs
14 healing ways
22 conscious
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26 wise words
28 green living
30 natural pet
32 calendar
32 classifieds
34 resource guide

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whether they are good enough, smart enough and pretty enough. We are; now
let’s move on. It’s time to put forth our authentic selves.
♥ Fall madly in love with your family – These days our lives are filled
with to-do lists and expectations from all directions. It can be difficult to step
back and enjoy the mini-moments that help us to connect on a truly deep level.
Notice the loving glances, the funny smirks, the belly laughs and really let them
sink into your being.
♥ Fall in love with your life – Enjoy and express gratitude for each moment,
even the ones that don’t turn out as you initially hoped they would. Be still and
listen to what the Universe is sharing with you. Step into uncertainty and overcome
the fear—doing so opens up beautiful opportunities.
♥ Fall in love with society – Let’s not get distracted by the negativity that fills
the news. We are more alike than we are different and, in general, we want the
same things. Let’s demonstrate compassion, for all people, even those who have
significantly differing views than we do. We all strive for connection, inclusion
and to feel safe. Be that safe space for others; keep your eyes, ears and heart open.
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news briefs
Live Through Your
Heart with OnenessNLP
Course in Minneapolis
Start the journey of quieting your
mind and living through your heart
with the OnenessNLP 101 course,
presented from February 15 to 17, by
IntraAwareness, in Minneapolis. Created
over the past 25 years by co-founders Jeremiah and Amanda Rangel, IntraAwareness
is a holistic lifestyle training system that coaches people from where they are to
where they want to be in every area of life.
OnenessNLP is the third evolution of neuro-linguistic programming also known
as NLP. OnenessNLP stands for Oneness Neuro-Linguistic Psychology which combines
psychology and spirituality technologies to fully integrate and balance each person’s head
with their heart.
The OnenessNLP 101 course is designed for people looking to follow and trust their
intuition in their everyday life. The course will help people take a deep dive into learning
about their spiritual gifts while setting them up to expand healthy relationships in every
area of life.
“We provide participants tools and techniques they can use immediately to quiet
their mind and communicate more clearly to create happy relationships,” states Jeremiah.
“In this one weekend, people leave the course having overcome limiting beliefs that have
held them back for years.”
Cost: $429. Registration closes February 8. For more information and registration, call 612-
930-2662, email Info@IntraAwareness.com or visit IntraAwareness.com/nlp. See ad, page 2.
SchaOn Blodgett
Jeremiah Rangel
New Therapies for the
Heart-Brain Connection
SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT, with Psinergy Natural Health
and Holistic Wellness, recently completed the newest yearly
update training in Esogetic Holistic Medicine and Colorpuncture.
While many of these ideas have been discussed for
thousands of years in various branches of holistic medicine, the
focus this year was based on new insights from neurocardiology,
the newly recognized lymphatic system located in the head, the
connection of the three brains—heart, cranial, belly—and new
insights with Kirlian Energy Emission Analysis (EEA).
“Something pretty amazing is that the heart actually has an independent brain that is
able to sense, learn and remember, with over 40,000 neuronal connections, and is able to
sense before the other two,” Blodgett explains. “I’m really excited to be able to offer these
new therapies to clients here in the Twin Cities.”
Esogetic Holistic Medicine and Colorpuncture are forms of naturopathic medicine
developed in Germany that utilize specific colored light frequencies on defined points
on the skin. These therapies assist in opening the heart space, helping a person connect
more with their core self while also connecting to the processing power of all three
brains. Many of these new therapies are good for people who need direction in their
lives, want to activate the flow of life force and those with other long-standing issues.
U.S. Strongman
Competition Comes
to Healthy Life Expo
This month provides
a great
opportunity
to get out
of the house
and learn
about living
your best life. The
Healthy Life Expo
will be held from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., on February 9 and 10, at
the Minneapolis Convention Center, and
promises to be the biggest show yet.
Your admission includes the U.S.
Strongman Competition to be held on Saturday
as well as over 200 exhibitors offering
everything for health, balance and success
in all areas of life. Participants can explore
The Smart Place to get free tips and information
for living a healthier life, and enjoy
free product sampling, hourly drawings and
great shopping all weekend.
See what’s on the leading edge insofar
as nutrition, fitness, men’s and women’s
health, medical information, beauty, yoga,
self-care therapies and more. Throughout
the weekend, on four separate stages, a variety
of experts will speak on leading-edge
topics, including acquiring and maintaining
health, weight loss, living well and health
services. The first 100 people through the
door each day will receive a free goodie bag.
Cost: $6 for adults; free with coupon in ad
on page 31 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.
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get involved in the
big ideas of your time.
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Location: 80 County Rd. C W., Little Canada. For more information or to schedule a free
consultation, visit PsinergyHealth.com. See directory listing, page 38.
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health briefs
Bitter Melon Eases Knee Pain
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), a spiky, cucumbershaped
fruit, has traditionally been used in Asian countries
to lower blood sugar. Now, researchers at Universiti Sains
Malaysia report that it can significantly improve symptoms
and reduce the pain of knee osteoarthritis. Half of 75
patients were given a placebo and the other half 1,500
milligrams three times a day of a bitter melon supplement.
After three months, the bitter melon group had significantly
fewer symptoms and less knee pain and analgesic
use, as well as lowered body weight, body mass index
and fasting blood glucose levels.
Zinc Combo Fights
Aging Diseases
When zinc, a trace mineral, is combined with
tea, coffee, chocolate and other foods that
contain specific antioxidant compounds,
it boosts protection against the oxidative
stress linked to aging and diseases such as
dementia, cancer and heart disease, report
researchers from Auburn University,
in Alabama, and the University of
Erlangen-Nuremberg, in Germany.
Zinc activates a plant compound
known as hydroquinone, which
boosts foods’ antioxidant properties.
Hydroquinone alone cannot
break down harmful free radicals,
but when combined with zinc, a
type of enzyme is created that
helps prevent damage to
organs and tissues.
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Harmful Bacteria Linked
to Certain Showerheads
Harmful bacteria from the
genus Mycobacterium have
been shown to linger in
showerheads and lead to
lung infections through inhalation
of steam. University
of Colorado researchers
analyzed 656 biofilms
coating the inside of
showerheads sent to them
by volunteers throughout
the U.S. and Europe, and
found twice as much mycobacterium
in showerheads
from households receiving
municipal water than in
those receiving well water.
Chlorine disinfection
methods were suspected
by the researchers. Plastic
showerheads had levels
that were, on average, two
times lower than showerheads
made of metal or
metal and plastic components.
“Hot spots” with
high levels of mycobacteria—such
as Hawaii, southern
California, Florida, the
upper Midwest and the
mid-Atlantic states—generally
overlapped regions
where mycobacteriumrelated
lung diseases are
most prevalent.
Immigration to U.S.
Lowers Healthy
Gut Bacteria
People in developing nations have
much greater diversity in gut bacteria
than Americans, but a University of
Minnesota study of U.S. immigration has
found that six to nine months after moving
to the U.S. and eating a Western diet, the gut
bacteria of those from countries with predominantly
non-Western diets changed to match gut
bacteria typical of a Western diet, while their gut
bacteria became less diverse and less healthy.
These effects increased with the duration of U.S.
residence and were compounded across generations.
The more “Westernized” a woman’s
microbiome, the greater her risk of obesity.
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Ashwagandha Normalizes
Hypothyroid Levels
Ashwagandha, a traditional ayurvedic herb, can significantly
improve symptoms of subclinical hypothyroidism,
a condition that affects many women, a new double-blind
clinical study shows. Researchers from India’s Sudbhawana
Hospital tested 50 patients that had high circulating
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. For eight
weeks, half were given 600 milligrams a day of ashwagandha;
the other half were given a placebo. In the treatment
group, TSH levels fell by more than 17 percent,
T4 levels increased by nearly 20 percent and T3 levels
increased by more than 40 percent. “Ashwagandha treatment
effectively normalized the serum thyroid indices
during the eight-week treatment period in a significant
manner,” the report concluded.
The Power of
Thank-You Notes
Practicing gratitude is a healthy habit, yet people often
hesitate to write heartfelt thank-you notes to people that
have touched their lives. Researchers at the University of
Chicago and the University of Texas, in Austin, report
that writers underestimate how much people receiving
those notes are surprised, happy and appreciative.
The researchers also found that the letter writers were
unduly concerned about their ability to express their
gratitude skillfully. While the writers worried about
choosing the right words, the recipients felt
happiness simply through the warmth of the gesture.
Walnut Leaves Improve
Diabetic Health
In a double-blind study of 40
Type-2 diabetes patients, Iranian
researchers gave half of them 200
milligrams of an extract of walnut leaf
(Juglans regia) for eight weeks and the
other half a placebo. Although the walnut
leaf extract had no significant effect on their blood glucose
levels or insulin resistance, it significantly lowered
systolic blood pressure and body weight in the patients.
Sniffing Dogs Can
Detect Malaria
After years of
worldwide decline,
malaria is on a worrisome
upswing, but
researchers from
Durham University,
in the UK, have
found a quick,
non-invasive,
low-cost detection method:
dogs. Trained to sniff out
malaria parasites in socks
that West African children
wore for one night, the canines
correctly identified 70
percent among the infected
and 90 percent among the
uninfected children.
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Screen Time Doubles
Kids’ Risk of Anxiety
and Depression
Children and teens that
spend more than seven
hours a day on screens
have twice the risk of being
diagnosed with anxiety or
depression compared to
those that spend one hour a
day similarly engaged, concluded
a San Diego State University study of more than
40,000 youngsters.
Nuts Improve
Blood Vessel Health
Munching on almonds and walnuts significantly
increases blood vessel dilation
and reduces artery plaque, say West
Virginia University scientists. In a two-day
study, 27 overweight volunteers ate 77
grams of almonds (about 2.5 handfuls) along
with their lunch one day; on another day, they ate 60 grams
of walnuts (about two handfuls) with lunch. Measurements
taken four hours after each meal found that both diets significantly
increased blood vessel dilation and lowered markers
of artery plaque. Both types of nuts also reduced heart rate
and systolic blood pressure among the volunteers.
Holy Basil Fights
Tooth Infection
Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), an
Indian herb also known as
holy basil, has been proven
effective in studies in reducing
stress, lowering blood
sugar and healing wounds.
Now, research from India’s
Rishiraj College of Dental
Sciences has found that tulsi essential oil, used as a disinfectant,
significantly reduced infection levels following root
canals of primary molars in a study of 40 children. Although
a triple antibiotic cream had better antibiotic properties, the
researchers recommended tulsi for longstanding infections
and to avoid antibiotic reactions and overuse.
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film brief
eco tips
Tips for a Tree-Free Home
Many Ways to Pare Down Paper Use
If one in five households switched to electronic bills,
statements and payments, the collective impact would
save 151 million pounds of paper annually, eliminating 8.6
million full garbage bags and 2 million tons of greenhouse
gas emissions, according to the PayItGreen Alliance.
While computers continue to offer significant environmental
benefits, there are other “tree-mendous” things
we can do to conserve forest resources.
n Paper bags can be substituted for plastic bags as trash
can liners and serve as compost-ready receptacles for
fruit and vegetable scraps. ChasingGreen.org describes
many ways to reuse paper bags after cutting them along
the seams; use them to wrap gifts and shipping boxes or
let the kids paint or draw on them.
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Michael Bloomberg at the special advance screening of Paris
to Pittsburgh.
Changing Landscapes
Climate Change Documentary
Seeks Consensus
National Geographic Documentary Films, in partnership
with Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia, has
released the new film Paris to Pittsburgh (free at NatGeoTV.
com), a tribute to the impassioned efforts of individuals
battling the most severe threats of climate change in their
own backyards. Set against the national debate over the
United States’ energy future and the Trump administration’s
decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement, the
film captures what’s at stake for communities around the
country and the inspiring ways Americans are responding.
The film, which premiered in December in 172 countries in
43 languages, is directed and produced by Emmy Award
winner Sidney Beaumont and Emmy-nominated filmmaker
Michael Bonfiglio.
It features local leaders and everyday citizens telling
the stories behind climate-related recovery and resiliency.
The documentary illustrates the tireless innovative
efforts to reduce carbon emissions, including those in
former coal boomtowns such as Pittsburgh, where Mayor
Bill Peduto says, “There are now more jobs in renewable
energy in the state of Pennsylvania than coal, natural gas
and oil combined.”
n Use the blank side of sales receipts, envelopes, shopping
lists and other paper scraps to jot down to-do lists,
notes and more. The family can keep a small pile that
everyone can tap into.
n Replace paper napkins and towels with cloth napkins or
portions of old T-shirts that can be washed and reused.
n Choose paper products that are
gentle on the Earth in how they are
made. TreeZero Inc. (TreeZero.
com) markets, supplies and
distributes 100 percent carbonneutral
paper made from
recycled sugarcane waste fiber.
n Consider “branching out” and
help protect trees that are being threatened
by overharvesting, development
and the effects of climate change
by supporting the Alliance for
Community Trees (ACTrees.org), a
national nonprofit that plants trees
in communities across the nation.
Get the shovels ready to pitch in
when the Arbor Day Foundation
(ArborDay.org) celebrates its 148th
annual tree-planting events on
April 26—especially important
this year due to the
destruction of many
trees from recent
hurricanes and fires.
February 2019
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global briefs
Bug Apocalypse
Sharp Decline Threatens Ecosystem
Insects around the world are in a crisis, and a new study
published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of
Sciences suggests that the problem is even more widespread
than scientists first believed. In a pristine rain forest
in Puerto Rico, the number of invertebrates—including
moths, butterflies, spiders and grasshoppers—dropped
60-fold between 1977 and 2013, probably due to a fourdegree
rise in average temperature. The lizards, birds and
frogs that fed on them also seriously declined. In 2014, an
international team of biologists estimated that globally in
the past 35 years, the numbers of invertebrates such as
beetles and bees had decreased by 45 percent.
Another recent study showed a 76 percent decrease
in flying insects in the past few decades in German nature
preserves. The food web may be being obliterated from
the bottom: Insects pollinate three-quarters of our food
crops, feed the birds and fish that are also consumed by
larger species and are vital to the decomposition that
keeps soil healthy and ecosystems running. “Nature’s
resilient, but we’re pushing her to such extremes that
eventually it will cause a collapse of the system,”
Brad Lister, a co-author of the Puerto Rican
study, told the New York Times.
Fish Revival
Shad Return After 174-Year Absence
Following the removal two years ago of an obsolete dam
in Manville, New Jersey, American shad
are successfully spawning in
the lower section of the
Millstone River.
The New Jersey
Department of
Environmental
Protection
(DEP) recently
observed juvenile
fish there for the first time
since 1845. American shad (Alosa
sapidissima) are the largest member of the
herring family and are anadromous, as they spend
most of their lives in saltwater, but return to freshwater
rivers each spring to spawn. They played an important role
in American history and economics.
New Jersey Department of Emvironmental Protection
Commissioner Catherine McCabe says, “This
species has an inherent tendency to recolonize once
obstacles are removed from its migratory path.” During
the Industrial Revolution, rivers were dammed for
electric power and lakes, but during the last decade,
dam removal has become a new call to action. Besides
preventing fish migrations, dams also harm water quality
in rivers by blocking water flow, trapping sediment
and changing habitats.
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Horse Sense
Wild Horses Ride Out the Storm
North Carolina’s freeroaming
wild horse herds
on the Outer Banks have
“ridden out” their share of
storms. When Hurricane
Florence struck the area
in 2018, the Corolla Wild
Horse Fund of Currituck
County, where the herd
lives, announced on Facebook,
“The horses have
lived on this barrier island
for 500 years, and they are
well-equipped to deal with
rough weather. They know
where to go to stay high
and dry, and are probably
in better shape right now
than most of us humans,
who are scrambling with
final preparations.” Historians
believe the herds,
which number about 100
horses, descend from those
brought to the New World
by European explorers.
Instincts dating back
five centuries compel the
feral mustangs to either
huddle on high ground,
butts to the wind, or seek
refuge in the maritime
forest during storms, say
experts. But news has
come of a Shackleford
Banks horse named Merlin
that was fenced in an
inundated quarantine site
during the storm, according
to the Foundation
for Shackleford Horses.
Merlin somehow survived,
and it “may have involved
swimming,” says Margaret
Poindexter, president
of the foundation that
co-manages the herd on
National Park Service land.
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Bat Cave Rescue
Promising Progress Against Disease
A cold-loving
fungus known
as white-nose
syndrome
(Pseudogy
mnoascus
destructans)
originating in
Eurasia, where
bats evolved to develop immunity to it, began infecting 15
species of hibernating bats in North America in 2006. As
the fungus grows over bats’ noses and wings, it disrupts
their winter sleep, causing them to expend too much energy
and burn up fat they need for winter survival. More than
6 million bats have succumbed to the disease so far. Some
species are experiencing near total collapse: Little brown
bat populations have been decimated by about 90 percent,
while tricolored and northern long-eared bats are suffering
losses of around 97 percent. Ecologists thought the fungus
might halt at the Rockies, but by 2016 it had made its way
to Washington State.
A collaboration between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, biologists, ecologists, mycologists, biochemists
and other scientists at universities, NGOs and state, federal
and tribal agencies have made significant progress in combating
the fungus using genomics: Sequencing its genes
has allowed them to determine its origin. Plans include
treating the caves and mines in which the bats hibernate. It
also appears that some species are developing resistance
to the fungus or developing coping strategies, like waking
up together every night to generate extra group warmth.
Mind Meld
Translating Thoughts Into Speech
Scientists are trying to
translate speech-paralyzed
patients’ thoughts
into speech using brain
implants. The technique
will potentially provide a
brain/computer interface
(BCI) to enable
people with a spinal
cord injury, amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, stroke
or other paralyzing conditions
to “talk” again.
Experts think a system
that decodes whether a
person is silently saying
yes, no, hungry, pain
or water is now within
reach, thanks to parallel
advances in neuroscience, engineering and machine
learning. “We think we’re getting enough of an understanding
of the brain signals that encode silent speech
that we could soon make something practical,” says Brian
Pasley, of the University of California, Berkeley.
The first BCI read electrical signals in the motor
cortex corresponding to the intention to move, and used
software to translate the signals into instructions to operate
a computer cursor or robotic arm. In 2016, scientists
at the University of Pittsburgh went a step further,
adding sensors to a mind-controlled robotic arm so it
produced sensations of touch.
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AMAZING EMBRACE
The Healing Power of Hugs
Hugs don’t just feel
good; they do
good. A simple
embrace can boost our
health and mood, connect
us spiritually and even help
mend society.
Hugs and other types
of affectionate touching
can provide numerous
benefits in the face of
threats or stress, according
to Michael Murphy, Ph.D., a researcher
with the Laboratory for the Study of
Stress, Immunity and Disease at Carnegie
Mellon University, in Pittsburgh. “The
research shows that touch behaviors like
hugs reduce negative responses to threats
and make people feel happier, more secure
and more supported.”
In a study of 404 adults, Carnegie
Mellon researchers looked at how social
support and hugs affected participants’ susceptibility
to the common cold after being
exposed to the virus. “People experiencing
lots of conflict are more likely to get a cold
when exposed to a virus,” says Murphy.
“But individuals who also tend to receive
lots of hugs appear protected from this additional
risk.”
by April Thompson
These behaviors
also turn down our
biological response
to stress and may
even improve
how our immune
system works.
~Michael Murphy,
researcher
A Primal Need
for Connection
Mata Amritanandamayi,
a 65-year-old Indian spiritual
leader better known
as Amma, has hugged
tens of millions of people
around the world, earning
her the nickname, “the
hugging saint.”
Amma’s tradition of
hugging people grew organically, from hugging
someone she noticed in distress, to how
she receives massive crowds clamoring for
one of her loving, compassionate embraces.
“A hug is a gesture that reveals the
spiritual truth that, ‘We are not two—we
are one,’” says Swami Amritaswarupananda,
one of Amma’s senior disciples.
“In today’s world, where people often feel
alienated and lonely, a hug can uplift and
make us feel reconnected to the people and
world around us.”
Intention is key to the exchange of
energy that occurs with a hug, says Amritaswarupananda.
“What is important is the
sincerity behind the action—the genuine
feeling of love and compassion. A simple
glance or mere touch of the hand can have
that same power to make us feel whole if
that genuine, heartfelt connection is there.”
Hugs tap into that fundamental human
need to belong, says Murphy. “Hugs and
other forms of affectionate touch act as
powerful reminders that we belong. “These
behaviors also turn down our biological response
to stress and may even improve how
our immune system works.” For example,
researchers think that touching might trigger
our body to release oxytocin, a hormone that
can reduce fear and improve social bonding,
Murphy notes. Hugs and the associated oxytocin
release can have powerful ripple effects
in the body, decreasing heart rate and levels
of stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine,
along with improving immune function
and pain tolerance. Oxytocin can also
trigger the release of feel-good hormones
like serotonin and dopamine.
Bridging Divides With a Hug
While Murphy cautions that the jury is
out on the effects of hugs on strangers, as
most research has been done on embraces
between loved ones, Ken Nwadike, Jr.
has built a national campaign around the
concept. Known as the “free hugs guy”, the
former competitive runner began offering
up hugs during the 2014 Boston Marathon,
the year after the deadly bombing.
Nwadike has since brought the Free Hugs
Project to more divisive spaces, from political
rallies to protests, offering hugs to all
to spread love and inspire change.
The Los Angeles activist’s all-embracing
hugs are a symbol of unconditional love,
respect and unity at a time when tensions
and political divisions are running high. For
Nwadike, hugs are a way of de-escalating
conflict and mending the human divide.
“Communities are divided because of fear,
hatred and misunderstanding. Starting the
conversation with kindness, rather than
hatred, will get us a lot further,” he says.
Consent is always important, and not
everyone appreciates an unsolicited hug. But
like compliments, hugs are free to give and
usually well received. As humans, we bear
arms that were built not to harm, but to heal.
Connect with freelance writer April
Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at
AprilWrites.com.
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We have all this sophisticated
equipment and all these
medications, but when it comes
down to it, the vast majority
of cardiovascular disease
can be prevented.
~Christina Adams, M.D.
Heart of a Woman
The Right Choices Keep It Strong
Sometime between the salad and the
main course at her grandson’s bar
mitzvah, Joyce Lenard, then 69, felt
a crushing pressure deep within her chest.
A tireless go-getter who had worked in
Hillary Clinton’s district office when she
was a U.S. senator, raised two daughters
and recently donated a kidney to one of
them, Lenard had spent months painstakingly
planning the 100-guest gala, so when
the pain came, she ignored it and got on
with the party. She even drove herself to
her Long Island home that night. “I just
assumed I was having indigestion and it
would pass,” Lenard recalls.
Hours later, her husband rushed her
to the hospital, where she was diagnosed
with a rare, often-fatal form of heart attack,
takotsubo cardiomyopathy, in which
intense stress literally changes the shape
of the heart. Thankful to be alive, she has
since taken up meditation, cleaned up her
diet and now leads a support group for
female heart patients of all ages. Like her,
many of them never saw it coming.
by Lisa Marshall
“Women tend to be the caregivers,”
says Lenard. “We take care of our
husbands, our families, our friends, our
careers, and we often forget about our own
health. Then look what happens.” Lenard
is among the 44 million U.S. women with
cardiovascular disease, an insidious illness
that until recently has been erroneously
framed as a “man’s disease”. In reality, it is
the number one killer of women, responsible
for one in three deaths each year, according
to the American Heart Association
(AHA). By comparison, one in 26 women
die of breast cancer.
While awareness has risen since 2004,
when AHA launched its Go Red for Women
campaign, surveys show only 17 percent
of women view cardiovascular disease
as something that should concern them.
It should, experts say, because 80 to 90
percent of cases are avoidable with lifestyle
and dietary changes. In some cases, natural
remedies can even reverse it. “We have all
this sophisticated equipment and all these
medications, but when it comes down
to it, the vast majority of cardiovascular
disease can be prevented,” says integrative
cardiologist Christina Adams, M.D., of the
Scripps Women’s Heart Center, in La Jolla,
California.
Know Risks and
Address Them Early
In the late 1990s, researchers discovered
women were about as likely as men to be
diagnosed with the disease, and far more
likely to die from it. “They didn’t have the
classic signs and symptoms, so they often
went undiagnosed and untreated,” explains
Jennifer Mieres, M.D., a cardiology professor
at the Zucker School of Medicine at
Hofstra/Northwell, in New York.
Along with chest pain, women often
suffer fatigue, shortness of breath, indigestion,
pain in the neck, back or jaw, nausea
or anxiety in the months leading up to a
heart attack. In more than half of the cases,
according to one recent study in the journal
Circulation, doctors fail to recognize
these symptoms.
Then there is the “not now” factor. “I
used to see women all the time who said,
‘I have had these symptoms for months,
but I just didn’t have time to take care of
it,’” says Mieres, co-author of Heart Smart
for Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks to
Heart-Healthy Living.
Recent research has also shown that
women are uniquely vulnerable to developing
heart disease in ways that men don’t
share. Taking birth control pills (especially
while smoking) can boost risk. Complications
during pregnancy such as preeclampsia
and gestational diabetes can be hard on
the heart, increasing vulnerability for years
to come. Because estrogen is believed to
be cardio-protective, when it wanes during
perimenopause and menopause, risk goes
up again.
“As soon as we hit menopause, our
biological milieu starts to change,” says
Mieres, noting that “good” cholesterol
tends to decrease and “bad” cholesterol
(LDL) and triglycerides tend to increase.
Yet, arterial plaque—which can ultimately
build up, break loose and cause a heart
attack or stroke—starts accumulating as
early as age 20, so the earlier women start
paying attention, the better.
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Food Not Meds
Thirty years after the first cholesterol-lowering
medication hit the market, so-called
statin drugs have become the largest class
of medications in the world, with U.S. sales
doubling between 2000 and 2010 to reach
$20 billion, according to the U.S. Agency
for Healthcare Research and Quality. While
drugs can be appropriate for those already
diagnosed with heart disease and at high risk
of heart attack or stroke, they are not without
serious side effects. Statins can cause chronic
muscle pain, memory loss and increased
blood sugar, while hypertension drugs can
precipitate fainting and kidney damage.
For many patients, there’s another
way, integrative cardiologists say. Unfortunately,
most of the talk about prevention
focuses on prescription medications, says
Stephen Devries, M.D., executive director
of the Chicago-based Gaples Institute
for Integrative Cardiology. “What often
gets lost in the discussion are the dietary
changes, which can be equally important.”
Devries recommends a plant-based
Mediterranean diet—low in the saturated
fat found in beef, processed meats and
cheese—and high in leafy greens, whole
grains and the “good” fats found in fatty
fish, olive oil and avocados. Specific foods
have also been shown to lower cholesterol
and blood pressure.
Nuts, including walnuts, peanuts and
almonds, have been shown to lower LDL.
One 2017 study of 77,000 female nurses,
published in the Journal of the American
College of Cardiology, found those that ate
peanuts or tree nuts (including almonds
and cashews) two or more times per week
had a 19 percent lower risk of developing
heart disease. Those that ate walnuts once a
week cut their risk by 23 percent.
Dark purple and red fruits contain
compounds called anthocyanins that boost
production of nitric oxide, and in turn
expand blood vessels, improving circulation.
Another recent study, published in
the journal Circulation, followed 94,000
women for 18 years and found those that
ate four servings or more per week of blueberries
and strawberries were a third less
likely to have a heart attack.
Pomegranates are also key for heart
health, with recent research published in
the journal Clinical Nutrition showing a
daily serving of juice can make platelets
less sticky, lower blood pressure and reduce
plaque formation.
Dark leafy greens like kale and broccoli—which
are rich in vitamin K—play an
important role in fostering a healthy heart
structure, with each serving per week cutting
the risk of heart disease by 23 percent,
according to the Gaples Institute.
Nurturing the
Emotional Heart
No discussion of heart health would be
complete without an emphasis on social
and emotional health, a critical risk factor
which until recently has been largely
absent, says Sandeep Jauhar, M.D., director
of the Heart Failure Program at the Long
Island Jewish Medical Center, and author
of the new book, Heart: A History.
But research shows the emotional
heart can break, too, as in Lenard’s case.
With as many as 90 percent of incidents
occurring in women, the condition that
landed her in the emergency room often
shows up in patients with no signs of obstructed
blood vessels or high cholesterol.
Rather, factors like financial worries, work
stress or the death of or break-up with a loved
one can flood the heart with stress hormones,
changing its shape to one that resembles a
Japanese pot called a takotsubo and weakening
it profoundly. “Remarkably, in many
cases, once the emotional state returns to
normal, so does the heart,” says Jauhar.
Longer-term, emotional stress has
been shown to lead to platelet aggregation,
or stickiness in the blood, which can impact
blood flow. Also, constant bombardment
by stress hormones such as adrenaline and
cortisol can damage the inner walls of blood
vessels, boosting accumulation of plaque.
Supplements for a Healthy Heart
ª Red yeast rice extract: This overthe-counter
(OTC) extract, commonly used
in Chinese medicine, has been shown to
significantly lower both total cholesterol
and LDL, or “bad” cholesterol levels, much
like a statin does. Studies show 1.2 to 2.4
grams per day can reduce cholesterol by 26
percent in 12 weeks.
ª Omega-3 fatty acids: Eating fatty fish
or taking fish oil supplements (one to four
grams daily of EPA/DHA) has been shown to
reduce risk of heart disease in healthy people
and lower triglyceride levels and risk of
heart attack in those already diagnosed
with cardiovascular disease. Walnuts,
chia, hemp and flax seeds are excellent
vegan sources of Omega-3s.
ª Coenzyme Q10: Found in small
amounts in organ meats, sardines,
cauliflower and asparagus, this powerful
antioxidant—also available in OTC
supplements—can lower blood pressure
and help combat the side effects of statins.
ª Nicotinomide riboside: Fairly
new on the supplement scene, this compound,
known as NR, has been shown to
mimic the beneficial impacts of calorie
restriction, improving blood pressure
and arterial health in those with mild
hypertension.
ª Garlic: Some studies suggest that
garlic, either fresh or in supplements, can
lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
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To nurture the metaphorical heart,
integrative cardiologists recommend
taking time to maintain healthy personal
relationships and minimize work stress. As
well, exercising five to six days per week for
at least 30 minutes and practicing activities
like mindfulness meditation or yoga have
been shown to lower heart rate. A recent
study published in the journal Circulation:
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looked at 201 people with coronary heart
disease. It found those that practiced meditation
were 50 percent less likely to die or
have a heart attack or stroke in the span of
five years.
Finding quiet spaces to retreat to can
also be important. A study published in
November by researchers at Massachusetts
General Hospital, in Boston, found
that living and working in chronically
noisy environments can boost the risk for
heart problems. It is also wise to prioritize
sleep (at least seven hours per night),
because the lack of it can inflame arteries.
The bottom line is that a holistic
approach is best, says Jauhar. “If you want
to live a long life, don’t smoke, eat well
and exercise, but also pay attention to the
quality of your relationships and your
ability to withstand stress and transcend
distress. Those are also a matter of life
and death.”
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Heart Health
and Mental
Health
Go Hand in Hand
by Loey Colebeck
The heart, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is the home of the mind/spirit or shen. The
concept is not unique to the Chinese and is very holistic and truly fascinating the more
we delve into it. Equally fascinating is that very subtle plant medicines, namely flower essences,
which will be described below in detail, can affect the mind/spirit, allowing us to
promote physical heart health.
The Chinese aren’t the only ones with the notion that spirit resides in the heart. Christian
iconography depicts Jesus with his heart aflame, and fire is the element in Traditional Chinese
Medicine that corresponds with shen and the heart. In a sense, Jesus, as the son of God who
lives in the hearts of Christians, is much the same as shen for the Chinese. The interesting
thing about the Traditional Chinese Medicine paradigm is that the actual physical organ of
the heart and the heart’s spiritual aspect—shen—inextricably influence one another. When
mind/spirit is disturbed, the body is affected and vice-versa. Likewise, the quickly evolving
field of neuroscience includes the study of how emotions and trauma affect the overall health
of individuals. The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D., is a perfect example.
One more image that can help us understand this concept is that of a home’s hearth.
The central fire is a gathering place where people meet and greet. Shen is what gives organization
and coherency to the organism as opposed to total chaos and dysregulation. Think
of a nicely contained fire that brings joy and warmth to the house. The heart is the body’s
hearth. Too much or too little heat affect the whole house.
This holistic view of the heart, which could be described in much more detail, opens
a whole cornucopia of possible treatments with flower essences. Not to be confused with
essential oils, flower essences have no scent and no chemical substance. They are, instead,
subtle medicines that are water-based and are ingested, very much like homeopathy. They
affect the subtle aspects like shen and qi (energy) of an individual which in turn affect the
physical body. Flower essences are like specific types of qi in water—like energy patterns
stored in water. They are made from certain plants and work much like acupuncture does.
They are like acupuncture in a bottle. One physician, Dr. Ricardo Orozco, calls them “liquid
emotional intelligence.”
Flower essences as we know them were first developed by English physician Dr.
Edward Bach, in the 1930s, about the same time that psychotherapy was first developing.
Bach had been an emergency room surgeon, then bacteriologist working on chronic illness.
As his career developed, he became more interested in constitution, or types of people,
particularly the disease correspondences between people with similar moods or personalities.
He developed some homeopathic remedies that are still in use today. His professional
trajectory ultimately turned away from his laboratory in London and back to the countryside,
to nature, where he believed all healing originated. It was in nature that he began to
develop what we call the Bach Remedies, also known as flower essences.
Recently, Argentine naturopath and acupuncturist Pablo Noriega wrote a book that
serves as a bridge between the holistic mind-body maps of Traditional Chinese Medicine
and the Bach Flower Remedies. In Bach Flower Essences and Chinese Medicine, Noriega
describes many ways we can use flower essences to help heal the mind, body and heart.
For example, two of the Bach Remedies, Agrimony and Heather, treat states that create
When mind/spirit is
disturbed, the body is
affected and vice-versa.
too much heat in the body’s heart/hearth.
The first one, Agrimony, is indicated when
a person covers their angst with a cheerful
exterior. In trying to outrun their unpleasant
emotions, the person may eat and drink excessively
and fill their schedule with too many
social engagements. As they chase happiness
and joy, the bottled-up emotions along with
the lifestyle of avoiding those emotions set the
whole body out of balance. The remedy can
help the person turn inward and face what
they are avoiding, and in doing so, gain peace.
The Heather state is somewhat similar
and indicated when, out of an existential
loneliness, the person is trying to fill a void
with anything and everything. They excessively
seek companionship and dominate
conversations, and often they eat to fill an
emptiness or loneliness they feel.
Both states and subsequent lifestyles
affect the physical heart. Likewise, both remedies
positively affect the emotional state for
an immediate result in mind-body chemistry
as well as reducing the person’s desire to cover
their emotions or fill their void with substances
and activities that can harm the heart.
One more noteworthy remedy is Star
of Bethlehem which works like the energetic
“handyman” on a traumatized system. It
helps restore coherency to a broken system
and a broken heart.
There are hundreds of other flower essences
that promote emotional healing and
mental heart health in a variety of specific
ways. It should be noted that flower essences
should be taken over a period of time
and ideally under the guidance of a skilled
practitioner. Flower essences alone are
not necessarily a magic wand to take away
unwanted symptoms. Rather, they help a
person by making the emotional labor less
heavy, less daunting and so on. They help a
person eventually return to a peaceful, joyful
inner hearth, one which keeps the whole
house functioning smoothly.
Loey Colebeck is an accredited
clinical Flower Essence
Therapist. She also teaches a
Flower Essence Therapy
training course for health
professionals and personal
development. For more
information, visit MindIsBodyTherapies.com.
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REIKI
Energy Medicine
for the Heavy Heart
by Christina Gregory
We often express our emotions in physical language: My heart feels so heavy. My
heart is broken. I feel so anxious; my heart feels like a weight is on it.
Sound familiar? Our thoughts and emotions are felt in our bodies, our cells and internal
organs. The heaviness of sadness, for example, is often felt physically in our heart. We have
all had moments of sadness or feeling overwhelmed in a situation and it can feel like a brick
laying on our heart. Those thoughts and emotions vibrate just as our physical body and all its
parts are vibrating.
Healthy vibration is light and often quick. Think about how the heart feels when
happy or excited about an upcoming event. It gives physical energy and we may feel like
jumping around because of it. It can also be at peace—the main ingredient for a happy
heart to function well.
Heavy vibration, on the other hand, feels like a weight, stuck and sapping our energy
both mentally and physically. The emotion is not separate from the rest of our body; it
is connected to every part by vibration. Because heaviness is a slow vibration, a higher
vibration is then needed to move the heaviness, balance the weight of the emotion and
help release it. Enter energy medicine.
Reiki, which means “universal energy”, in Japanese, is a vibration in itself. It is physics,
actually. You are vibrating internally based on your thoughts and your emotions.
When an additional and different vibration through reiki healing hands is put on the
body, the body goes to work. It is the body’s mission to heal. The body is never against us;
it is always on our side. When mental, emotional or physical issues appear, it is a red flag
that balance needs and wants to occur. Reiki can help bring the body and emotions into
balance. Reiki can help lighten the load on your heart.
Nurses at the hospital where I volunteered asked if I would see a patient with leukemia
to determine if reiki energy medicine would help. He was very cranky and negative about his
illness and hurled it toward everything and everyone. His heart was angry most of the time
and working overtime. His wife begged him to try it. Within five minutes he was snoring, and
when he woke up from his 20-minute nap, he gasped, “I feel so much lighter. I have a different
perspective on my illness. I don’t feel weighted down by the pain.”
Another woman, after brain surgery, obviously expressed her need for pain relief at the
incision sight on her head. After her reiki nap, she woke up exclaiming, “My heart feels so
light. It feels like a big weight has been taken off.” She had never mentioned her heart but
the vibration knew that was where the work needed to happen.
Those coping with anxiety and stress
also express the lightness they feel after
a reiki session. The vibration clears the
excess heavy energy and allows the heart
to have room to heal the heavy emotions it
has been experiencing. This creates space
to think calmly and clearly.
Patients with post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), who often face the challenge
of dissociation, frequently comment
on the heart and mind connection after
a reiki treatment. The healing vibration
of reiki helps bring the mind and body,
especially the heart, into oneness, bringing
the pieces together if only for that session.
Continued sessions help to bring space
for further healing. This is most effective
coupled with psychotherapy (talking from
the heart) which also assists in the healing
process.
Our heart wants hope. Our heart wants
healing. Lightness. Happiness. Peace. Reiki
can offer hope for the healing to begin.
Christina Gregory is an
energy therapist collaborating
with other practitioners at
Bhakti Wellness Center, in
Edina. For the past two years,
she has created a practice
especially working with the
emotional challenges of post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and
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Butternut Squash Soup
Yields: Four servings
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3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Dash red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
Pepitas or pumpkin seeds for garnish
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Preheat oven to 425° F.
RECIPES A
HEART WILL LOVE
Tasty Ways to Boost Heart Health
As a special meal for Valentine’s Day
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Rich in dietary fiber and low in fat, butternut
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Line a heavy baking pan with parchment
paper. Spread squash cubes in a single
layer, using two lined pans if needed. Roast
for about 40 minutes or until tender when
pierced with a fork.
Alternate method: Wash the squash. Make
several slits to allow for escaping steam.
Roast whole in the oven for about 45 minutes
or until soft and easy to peel and cut.
Transfer the roasted squash to a food
processor or heavy-duty blender. Add
remaining ingredients and process until
smooth. Add additional broth to reach
desired consistency.
Divide into four bowls. For texture and
crunch, garnish with roasted pepita or
pumpkin seeds.
Hearty Bread
This whole-grain, gluten-free, no-knead,
no-mess bread contains flax, sunflower and
chia seeds, hazelnuts, oats, coconut oil and
maple syrup as a sweetener. Accompanying
soup, it makes for a satisfying meal.
This recipe is adapted from “Change
Your Life Bread” in D’Anca’s book My
New Roots.
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Change Your Life Bread
Yields: One loaf
2 cups shelled raw sunflower seeds
1 cup whole flax seeds
1 cup blanched hazelnuts
3 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free
oats, if needed)
4 Tbsp chia seeds
6 Tbsp psyllium husks
Pinch fresh ground coarse salt,
preferably Himalayan
2 Tbsp maple syrup
6 Tbsp coconut oil, liquefied at low
temperature in a small pan
3 cups water
In a loaf pan lined with parchment,
combine all dry ingredients, stirring well.
Whisk maple syrup and water together in a
measuring cup.
Add to the dry ingredients and mix until
everything is soaked and dough becomes
thick. If it’s too thick to stir, add one or two
teaspoons of water until it’s manageable.
Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
Let it sit on the counter for at least two
hours, or all day or overnight. When the
dough retains its shape, even when you
pull the sides of the loaf pan or lift the
parchment, it’s ready to bake.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Place loaf pan in the oven on the middle rack
and bake for 20 minutes. Remove bread from
loaf pan, place it upside down directly on the
rack and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes.
Bread is done when it sounds hollow when
tapped. Let cool completely before slicing.
Store bread in a tightly sealed container for
up to five days. Freezes well. For a quick
and easy toast, slice before freezing.
The Pleasures of Pasta
Pasta is guilt-free when we use a whole
wheat variety that digests more slowly than
white flour pasta, avoiding blood sugar
spikes, D’Anca says. Gluten-free, grainfree
or vegetable pasta can be substituted
for whole grain pasta. Fresh asparagus is
recommended. If it’s not in season, consider
red chard for its bright red and green
colors and abundance of vitamins K, A and
C. It’s a good source of magnesium, potassium,
iron and dietary fiber.
Whole Grain Pasta with
Asparagus and Tomato Coulis
Yields: 6 servings for dinner or 8 as a
smaller first course.
1 lb of your favorite whole grain pasta
3 large cloves garlic, roasted for about
25 minutes in their skins
3 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
Use red, orange, yellow or a mix of colors
1½ Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 lb fresh asparagus, pencil thin is best
(if not available, substitute red chard)
¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives
½ cup fresh basil
¼ cup white wine or white wine vinegar
Squeeze garlic from its skins into a large
skillet. Add the rest of the ingredients and
mix well. Cook over medium heat until the
mixture is reduced and thickened to a sauce
(coulis), about 20 to 30 minutes. Bring a large
pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook
until al dente.
Drain the pasta well and place back in the
pan. Add tomato coulis and olives. Toss well
to infuse flavors. Let warm for 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve at once.
Savory Side Dish
Chickpeas are a great source of fiber. Bell
peppers, also known as sweet peppers,
are available in white, orange, green and
purple. Lycopene gives red tomatoes their
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color, may reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol
and lower blood pressure. Yellow tomatoes
have twice as much iron and zinc and
higher levels of vitamin B and folate to help
red blood cells. Darker tomatoes ranging
from purple to black produce higher levels
of antioxidants for a reduced risk of cardiovascular
disease. Don’t overlook green
tomatoes, which are higher in vitamin K
and calcium than reds or yellows.
Roasted Chickpeas with
Grilled Vegetables
Yields: Serves two, or four if dished
over quinoa
12 small mushrooms, sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, quartered
1 red bell pepper, cut in strips
1 yellow pepper, cut in strips
1 red onion, cut into wedges, or 1½ cups
leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned, and
cut chiffonade-style
About 6 cloves of garlic, peeled
2, 14-oz cans of chickpeas, rinsed
and drained
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Balsamic or white wine vinegar
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Put mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow
peppers, onion and garlic in a large roasting
pan. Roast for about 30 minutes or
until the vegetables caramelize.
Remove the pan and turn the vegetables over.
Add the chickpeas and rosemary and return
to the oven. Roast for another 30 to 45 minutes
until the edges of the vegetables start to
turn dark and the chickpeas are browning.
Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, toss and
serve warm as is or over quinoa.
Burgers for Lunch
These burgers are good either oven baked or
grilled, weather permitting. Offer toppings
like baby spinach, salsa, nut cheese, pesto, fig
jam, mango or slaw. Apple cider vinegar, dill,
celery salt and agave nectar to taste makes a
dressing for slaw. Thin slices of Granny Smith
or Honey Crisp apples add a tang of tart or
hint of sweetness.
Black Bean/Veggie Burger
1 16-oz can of black beans, drained, rinsed
well and dried on a paper towel
½ red bell pepper, cut in large pieces
1 medium-size onion, cut in large pieces
1 Tbsp chili powder, mild or hot to taste
3 cloves of garlic, rough chopped
1 tsp black cumin
1 Tbsp ground flax seeds
3 Tbsp water
Approximately 1 cup bread crumbs
(gluten-free if needed) to act as a binder
4 buns or bread of choice
Make a flax “egg” by mixing the ground
flax seeds with the water. Let it sit for
3 to 5 minutes until it thickens to an
egg consistency.
Place the bell pepper, onion and garlic in
a food processor and process until smooth.
Remove the mixture and drain in a fine
sieve. Too much liquid will make the
burgers fall apart.
Grill for 5 to 10 minutes, turning once, or
bake in a 350° F oven on a parchment-lined
baking sheet for about 5 to 10 minutes on
each side.
Guilt-Free Chocolate Dessert
“Chocolate desserts usually include loads of
sugar and butter, making them a highly processed
and saturated-fat food,” says D’Anca.
“These treats deliver the good fat of cacao
nibs and the antioxidants of raw cacao.”
Almond Butter and Raw
Cacao Chocolate Truffles
Yields: 12 servings
1 cup almond meal
½ cup almond butter
¼ cup raw cacao, organic
3 Tbsp grade B maple syrup
1 tsp organic vanilla
¼ cup raw almonds, ground
¼ cup raw cacao nibs, ground
Finely ground nuts like walnuts or
hazelnuts, shredded coconut or raw cacao
for texture and added flavor
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl
and mix them to a smooth batter. Chill the
batter for about 20 minutes.
Roll into either bite-sized or larger balls to
serve as is or roll in nuts, coconut or cacao
for texture and added taste.
For more recipes and information about
nutrition and heart health provided by
D’Anca, visit FoodNotMeds.com.
Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St.
Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@
mindspring.com.
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photo by Stephen Blancett
Place black beans in the food processor
and pulse to a thick, sticky consistency.
Add the drained red pepper mixture, flax
“egg”, cumin and chili spice. Process until
lightly mixed.
Remove the burger mixture to a bowl.
Add bread crumbs until you have a firm
burger and form into patties.
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wise words
Ken Page on
Making Love Last
Ken Page is a
licensed clinical
social worker,
psychotherapist and
author of Deeper Dating:
How to Drop the Games
of Seduction and Discover
the Power of Intimacy.
A relationship, intimacy
and dating expert, he has
led hundreds of workshops
on intimacy and
spirituality and taught at
Columbia University, the Omega
Institute and the Garrison Institute. Page
also hosts the Deeper Dating Podcast
(DeeperDatingPodcast.com).
What are Core Gifts, and what
role do they play in the search
for lasting love?
In my decades of work as a psychotherapist
and coach, I’ve come to realize again and
again that the qualities people feel most
embarrassed or awkward about—their
deepest insecurities—are some of their
greatest gifts.
These Core Gifts are like secret parts
of ourselves that we often want to hide
because we feel so vulnerable around
them. But these gifts are where we have
the greatest sensitivity and passion;
they’re the things we feel and care the
most deeply about and the keys to finding
someone who really loves us for who
we are. When we learn to lead with and
cherish our Core Gifts instead of hiding
them away, the story of our romantic life
completely changes.
But the opposite is true, too. Suppressing
our gifts is actually an act of
by Emily Courtney
quiet violence against our
most authentic self, and
it always leads us into
situations where we end
up feeling diminished
or hurt. The degree to
which we feel ashamed of
those vulnerable parts of
ourselves is the degree to
which we’re going to be
attracted to people who
are bad for us.
How can we move past our
insecurities to discover and
honor our Core Gifts?
If you find yourself repeatedly attracted to
people who don’t treasure you for who you
are, there are Core Gift qualities you haven’t
learned to honor. Anywhere you’re insecure,
you can ask yourself questions that
really change the way you think about yourself.
What might be the gift that lies inside
this insecurity, and how have I not honored
it? Who are the people in my life who have
valued my gifts and how did that feel?
You can also discover your Core Gifts
by asking yourself what sensitivities keep
getting stepped on or neglected—those are
qualities you haven’t learned to treasure
enough yet.
Why is it important to
differentiate between what
you call Attractions of
Inspiration and Attractions
of Deprivation?
This is perhaps the most important distinction
you can make in your search for love.
Attractions of Deprivation are attractions
to people who are only sometimes available
to love and treat you well, but you become
deeply invested in trying to get them to
love you because you’re unconsciously trying
to heal old childhood wounds through
the relationship.
But there are also Attractions of Inspiration;
these are people who inspire you
by who they are in the world and how they
treat you and others. When you start really
learning how to honor and lead with your
Core Gifts, your attractions change. You’ll
start becoming attracted to available people
who love you for who you are.
Deciding to say no to Attractions
of Deprivation to only pursue Attractions
of Inspiration is quite simply the most
important decision you’ll ever make in
your search for healthy love.
What is the Wave of
Distancing, and how can
it sabotage relationships?
The Wave of Distancing is the single greatest
saboteur of healthy love that I know of.
If you haven’t yet learned to honor your
Core Gifts, you’ll want to flee when you
meet Attractions of Inspiration who are
available and kind. You may begin noticing
qualities about them that irritate you and
find yourself wanting to leave—this is what
I call the Wave.
The Wave is fear, because something
deep inside you knows that this person
could be special, and to open yourself up
to and possibly be hurt by a kind person is
a very scary thing. So your psyche unconsciously
protects you by making you want
to flee, and if you don’t understand this,
then you may leave what could be a wonderful
relationship.
If you do understand it, you’ll come
to realize that like a wave, it hits hard, but
then passes. If you can stick around long
enough and just keep enjoying that person
throughout the Wave, those feelings will
disappear and the attraction will return.
Emily Courtney is a freelance health
and wellness writer and editor living
in northern Colorado. Connect at
EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.
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INVESTING FOR GOOD
How to Align Money With Values
How we spend our money is important,
but how and where we
save it matters just as much. Today’s
financial marketplace offers diverse
options for values-based investing and
banking, regardless of interests or assets.
Sustainable, responsible and impact
investing is rapidly expanding. Professionally
managed assets in the U.S. using
socially responsible investment (SRI)
strategies grew from $8.7 trillion to $12
trillion in the last two years, according to
a 2018 report by the Forum for Sustainable
and Responsible Investment. This
by April Thompson
represents 26 percent—about one in four
dollars—of all U.S. assets under professional
management.
The Big Bank Break-Up
While large numbers of investors are
moving their money responsibly, changing
bank accounts can still feel difficult
to many people, says Fran Teplitz, executive
co-director of the Washington, D.C.,
nonprofit Green America, which works to
promote a more sustainable economy.
To make the sometimes intimidating
bank-changing process a little easier,
Green America’s Get a Better Bank campaign
at GreenAmerica.org/GetABetter-
Bank breaks it down into bite-sized steps.
“Educate yourself on the issues with the
conventional banking industry, from Wall
Street speculation to predatory lending
practices,” says Teplitz.
People don’t need to sacrifice banking
needs for their values. Reflect upon what’s
important in a financial institution, and
then shop around for the right fit. Credit
unions and community development
banks that lend in local and underserved
communities are often great choices, says
Teplitz. Green America’s Get a Better
Bank database is a great starting point for
responsible banking options.
Investing for the Future
For longer-term investing, there are more
vehicles available to responsibly assist
investors toward their financial and social
goals. While responsible investing once
meant simply screening out “sin stocks”,
like tobacco, guns and gambling, which
were available only to investors able to
make a large minimum deposit, today
there are values-based funds to suit every
cause and income level.
“Socially responsible investing has
come a long way since it got off the ground
in this country during the apartheid divestiture
movement in the 1980s,” says Gary
Matthews, an investment advisor and CEO
of SRI Investing LLC, headquartered in
New York City.
Countering some investor concerns
about underperforming SRI funds, there
is a growing body of evidence to show
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that money that does good can also do well. The firm Nuveen
TIAA Investments assessed the leading SRI equity indexes over
the long term and “found no statistical difference in returns
compared to broad market benchmarks,” nor any additional
risks, according to a 2017 report Responsible Investing: Delivering
Competitive Performance.
SRI Approaches and Outcomes
Fossil fuel-free portfolios are trending, Matthews notes—which
Green America encourages. While acknowledging the ever-fluctuating
price of oil, Matthews says he’s seen diversified portfolios
that eliminate oil, coal and natural gas do better at times than
those that include them.
A subset of SRI investments, Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) investing focuses less on what sector a
company is in than on how they conduct their business. The
way companies treat their employees and respond to climate
change are factors that may have a positive influence on financial
performance.
Robo-advisors, a recent arrival in the SRI sector, are
online investment services that automate money management.
Robo-advisor companies make it easier for people to invest and
leverage technology to keep fees down, although they usually do
not offer in-depth impact research on the companies within the
financial products they offer, according to Amberjae Freeman,
of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, an
impact investment company in Santa Monica, California.
Swell evaluates thousands of companies to build diversified
portfolios of businesses aligned with at least one of the 17 United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Like most SRI firms,
Swell offers retirement IRAs (individual retirement accounts), as
well as more liquid brokerage accounts, with a minimum initial
deposit of $50.
While the array of investment options can be daunting,
investors should aim for progress, rather than perfection, in their
portfolios. As the money and impact in a portfolio grows, so does
an investor’s confidence and knowledge.
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Essential Oils for Pets
How to Use Them Safely
Essential oils are
derived from
plant-based
sources, leading people
to equate natural with
safe; but that’s not always
the case. Knowing how
and when to use oils is
vital, according to Gary Richter, DVM, an
integrative veterinarian and medical director
of Holistic Veterinary Care, in Oakland,
Kari Seaverson DDS
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by Sandra Murphy
One thing I’d say is, learn
all you can before using
oils around pets.
~Gary Richter, integrative
veterinarian and founder of
Ultimate Pet Nutrition
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guidance, essential oils can be part of a
larger treatment plan, says Richter. Cats
are generally more sensitive to oils because
they don’t metabolize medicine as efficiently
as dogs, he notes. “As one professor
used to tell our veterinary class, ‘Cats are
not small dogs, so they can’t be treated as if
they are’—always good to remember.”
Soothing Effects
Just as chamomile tea relaxes humans, anxious
dogs find its scent calming. Some vets
spray the exam room with lavender between
appointments to calm anxious clients.
Sally Morgan, a physical therapist
and advanced certified practitioner of the
gentle animal bodywork therapy known
as Tellington TTouch, sees clients in her
Northampton, Massachusetts, office. “I
put a drop of a peace and calming blend
or lavender on the carpet or a pillow,” she
says. “It relaxes the animal and dissipates
the smells of previous clients. I don’t use
diffusers. The odor can be too strong for
their sensitive noses. There’s also a danger
it could spill and be licked up.”
Certified Professional Dog Trainer -
Knowledge Assessed Kim Paciotti, owner of
Training Canines, LLC, based in Statesville,
North Carolina, finds the scent of green apples
relieves anxiety and soothes upset tummies
for dogs and puppies that suffer from
motion sickness. “Cotton balls placed inside
a small container clipped to the outside of
their crates deliver the smell,” she says. “They
don’t have direct contact, but still reap the
benefits, allowing the dogs to self-medicate
by sniffing when they feel the need.”
Kimberley Wallace, founder of kW
Sustainable Brands, in San Diego, burns
organic, sweet basil-scented candles for
their antiviral, antibacterial properties. Her
pugs love the smell. “Our rescue pug has
mast cell tumors which compromise her
immune system. I do my due diligence to
buy all-natural products whenever I can.”
Proceed With Caution
Pure essential oils are far too strong to
use undiluted, Richter says. Age, physical
condition and species are so varied that
guessing which oil and how to use it can
be dangerous to the pet. “Skin irritation
like a hot spot or rash is a relatively minor
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problem that could benefit from the right
essential oil. An open wound requires a
veterinary visit,” he says. “Some oils aren’t
recommended unless under veterinary
guidance. Reactions can range from mere
annoyance to toxicity.”
Wintergreen, melaleuca, pennyroyal,
tea tree and pine oils cause the most reported
problems for dogs, according to PetPoison-
Helpline.com. Peppermint, cloves, cinnamon
and oregano oil also can be quite strong and
require educated use, says Richter. An uneven
gait, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and weakness
can be symptoms of toxicity, requiring
immediate veterinary care to prevent damage
to the central nervous system or organ failure.
In its fragrance and taste, plants have
defense mechanisms to ward off destructive
insects or to attract bees and butterflies.
Those same properties can help people and
animals. The plant’s natural compounds
can ward off fungi, bacteria, parasites or
inflammation. However, just reading a label
isn’t enough to know which oils will work
best for these problems.
“The Animal Desk Reference II: Essential
Oils for Animals, Second Edition, by Melissa
Shelton, is a reader-friendly guide,” says
Richter. “I touch on the subject in my book
The Ultimate Pet Health Guide: Breakthrough
Nutrition and Integrative Care for Dogs and
Cats, but for deeper study, I recommend
Shelton’s book.”
“One thing I’d say is, learn all you can
before using oils around pets,” Richter says.
“There’s not a one-size-fits-all formula for
dilution for safe use. There are too many
variables with oils and animals.”
Be more than a well-meaning pet
lover—also be well-educated.
Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St.
Louis, MO. Connect at StLouisFreelance
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Free Documentary Film The Phenomenon of Healing
– 1-7pm. This film traces the dramatic events of
Bruno Groening’s life with original film and sound
recordings, more than 50 eyewitness interviews and
elaborate film re-enactments. Free (donations appreciated).
Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave,
#102, St Paul. Bruno-Groening-Film.org.
An Evening with the Archangels & Ascended
Masters – 6:45-9pm. Nea is called to create sacred
space for these guides to share their messages of
divine love and peace with you. $30 pre-register/$35
at the door. Metamorphosis Center, 8646 Eagle
Creek Pkwy, #101, Savage. NeaClare.com.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 2-3
Illuminating Conscious Leadership: Professional
Development – 9am-4pm. Join Lora Matz and Michele
Rae for a 3-month training program designed to develop
change agents who live from a place of wholeness and
personal balance to increase the wellbeing of their organizations
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Bhakti Wine & Wellness Event – 4-8pm. Join us for
appetizers, wine and more. The theme is self-love, how
to best relax and take care of yourself. Complimentary
mini-services will be available: energy healing, hypnosis,
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
The Gift of a Year – 6:30pm. This program delves
into your life, helping you create a life beyond your
wildest dreams. Each month you will learn tools that
have a permanent effect on the way you live. $50.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Massage Basics – 10am-5pm. Designed for people
who are considering a career in massage and bodywork,
or for those who would like to learn a simple and safe
massage sequence to practice on family and friends.
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Healthy Life Expo – 10am-5pm Sat. & Sun. We
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and success in all areas of life. $6 for adults; free
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of a non-perishable food item. Minneapolis Convention
Center Ballroom, 1301 2nd St, Minneapolis.
MediaMaxEvents.com.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10
The Journey Inward for Renewal – 10am-3pm.
Experience a variety of exercises to open the flow
of the day and prepare you to let go. Don’t miss
this opportunity to rejuvenate and renew! $75.
Art Works Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan.
IntuitivePathfinder.com/one-day-retreats.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Living From Your Authentic Self – 6:30-8:30pm.
What might life look like if you could live daily from
your authentic self? We’ll explore your most important
relationship- your relationship with you! $50/month.
Awakened Living, 3601 Minnesota Drive, Suite 825,
Bloomington. AwakenedLivingInfusion.com.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 15-17
OnenessNLP 101 Certificate Course – 9:30am-
6:30pm. Consciously connect to your unconscious
mind and higher consciousness while learning
techniques and tools to communicate more clearly
and create the life you want. $399. Northeast Minneapolis.
NLPFebruary2019.EventBrite.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Jade Egg for Strength and Healing – 9:30am-1pm.
Come learn exercises for promoting strength and
healing of sexual and urinary functioning, as well
as core emotional and energetic strength. $64 (preregistration
required.)Adagio Holistic, Minneapolis.
MindIsBodyTherapies.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Bear Medicine – 7-9pm. This retreat is an evening of
self-care, visioning, and reconnecting to your truths.
Inspired by the bear, you’ll experience the power and
beauty of reflection, nourishing (the body, mind, and
spirit), and taking it easy. $20-$40 sliding scale. Center
for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis.
WholeLifeElevation.com.
FEBRUARY 23-24
Body Mind Spirit’s Psychic & Healing Symposium
– 10am-6pm Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. Exhibitors
offer natural and holistic health products,spiritual
books, enlightened art and crystals. Healers provide
treatments from massage and yoga techniques to intuitive
readings. $12/weekend.See ad, page 3 for $1/
off admission. Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155
Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center. 541-482-3722,
Ext 2, Marcella@BMSE.net, BMSE.net.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Promises to Keep – 6:30-8:30pm. Based off of
agreements you make with yourself, we’ll take you
on a step by step journey of self-discovery. Find
the freedom and knowledge of your true beliefs.
3601 Minnesota Drive, Suite 825, Bloomington.
AwakenedLivingInfusion.com.
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MAY 31-JUNE 2
8th Annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference:
Honoring Plant Wisdom – May 31-June 2.
Includes workshops, plant walks and a kids’ camp,
as well as teen herbal camps, red tent space, fire
circles, singing circles, delicious locally sourced
farm-to-table meals and more. Camp Helen Brachman,
Almond, WI. MidwestWomensHerbal.com.
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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 – 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. AeroDance
Fitness.com.
Midtown Global Market – Mon-Sat. 10am-8pm.
& Sun 10am-6pm. If you’re looking for a more
unique shopping experience, head to the Midtown
Global Market, where more than 50 vendors sell
food and trinkets ranging from local produce to
Somalian Pastries, Middle Eastern olives and
Asian spices. There are also cultural events—from
musical performances to Irish step-dancing lessons.
Free. 920 East Lake St, Minneapolis.
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.
RiverGardenYoga.com.
tuesday
Weekly Guided & Silent Meditation – 11-
11:30am. Led by a Prayer Chaplain in the Meditation
Room, this meditation is the same one going
on concurrently at Unity Village. Donation based.
Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center, 4011 W Hwy
13, Savage. UnityOfTheValleyMN.org.
Stress Busters Meditation – Noon-1pm. Join us
when you can for a free meditation at the University
of MN. Mayo Building, Third Fl. Meditation Space,
Minneapolis. CSH.umn.edu.
.
wednesday
Max Meditation Technique – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience
a guided meditation, combining ancient
meditation techniques with modern Neuro-Linguistic
Programming to help both beginning and experienced
meditators quiet the mind and connect for a relaxing
and meaningful meditation. This weekly class is
designed to support you in cultivating a meditation
practice no matter your experience level. $15. Healing
Elements, 2290 Como Ave, St. Paul. 651-348-
6216. HealingElementsWellness.com.
thursday
Hatha for Everyone – 6-7pm. Everyone is
welcome to this weekly drop-in class. All levels.
Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at
all levels and increase your sense of well-being.
$10. Meditation Center, 631 University Ave NE,
Minneapolis. TheMeditationCenter.org.
Free Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a free weekly
meditation. Sahaja Yoga Meditation, Eden Prairie City
Hall, 8080 Mitchell Rd, Eden Prairie. Contact: jpatpatia@gmail
or 651-730-2078. FreeMeditation.com.
Kundalini Yoga –7:45-8:45pm. Kundalini yoga
is a powerful and practical tool to cultivate clarity,
harmony, wellness, and prosperity. The focus
of Kundalini yoga is transformation. Center for
Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis.
Donation, no set fee. WholeLifeElevation.com and
SchoolOfEarthMedicine.org.
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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ACUPUNCTURE
AWAKENED LIVING
Michelle Kitsmiller
3601 Minnesota Dr. Suite 825, Bloomington
Michelle@AwakenedLivingInfusion.com
952-452-8583 • AwakenedLivingInfusion.com
Michelle assists you in healing on
a physical, mental, emotional, and
spiritual level via acupuncture and
herbal medicine in conjunction
with other therapies at Awakened
Living. The clinic offers over 36
therapies and services to give clients
the most beneficial healing
protocol possible. See ad, page 5.
BODY WORK
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE &
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Barb Ryan, LMT • 612-922-2389
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Avenue S, #220, Edina
Specializing in persistent,
chronic pain relief and mysteries
of the body. Serving clients
covered by auto insurance and
worker’s compensation with a
doctor’s referral. Also serving
clients seeking the experience of
deep relaxation and more selfconnection.
Skilled and compassionate
care. See ad, page 27.
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 10.
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 34.
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.
I know you ARE
Powerful, Beautiful and Divine!
(But do you?)
FREE 15 Minute Consultation
Channeled Readings [ Intuitive Guidance
Transformational Coaching [ Spiritual Development
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
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 35.
MIND, BODY, SOUL LLC
Dori Tossen
763-639-9133 • BalancedDori.com
As Health Coach and holistic
practitioner, Dori works with
clients to reach their health goals.
With the use of bioresonance and
other complimentary therapies,
she guides clients in supporting
their bodies through individualized
plans that help on their healing
journey. See ad, page 29.
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 21.
Nea Clare – Channel of Divine Wisdom
612.227.3854 | Nea@NeaClare.com
NeaClare.com
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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.
See ad, page 23.
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.
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 28.
DENTIST
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 33.
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 30.
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 22.
EDUCATION
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 32.
ENERGY HEALING
EMOTION CODE HEALING
Master Hong
Certified Emotion Code Practitioner
9672 63rd Ave N, Maple Grove
763-208-4246 or 914-708-9463
Chronic pain? Suffering from
emotions? Relationship problems?
Life not going as planned? The
Emotion Code is a tool I use to
help you break through any
emotional and spiritual blocks so
you can live your best life. Trial
session only $35.
GRACE, LOVE AND LIGHT
Camille Bernards
Certified Quantum Touch Practitioner
11417 NW Hanson Blvd, #101, Coon Rapids
612-599-1931 • GraceLoveLight.com
Quantum Touch is a method of
natural healing that works with
your body’s energy to promote
optimal wellness. It can reduce
pain, stress, inflammation and
so much more. New client special
$45. See ad, page 29.
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ENERGY HEALING
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.
INNERKI ENERGY THERAPY
Christina Gregory, Master Reiki Practitioner
Bhakti Wellness Center, 7550 France Ave
S., #220, Edina • 612-839-5255
BhaktiClinic.com
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 27.
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
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 10.
ESTHETICS
MICROCURRENT FACIALS
Jessie Odishaw, Microcurrent
Esthetics Technician • 612-859-7709
Bhakti Wellness Center, 7550 France Ave
S., #220, Edina • BhaktiClinic.com
Voted Best Esthetics Clinic in
Edina, 2016 & 2017. Look great
and feel great with Microcurrent
Facial, your skin will feel so soft
you won’t believe it’s yours. Often
called a “non-surgical facelift”
it reduces wrinkles, puffy eyes,
lifts, tones, restores your youthful
glow. See ad, page 27.
FITNESS
AERO DANCE FITNESS
Robin Gast, GROOVE Facilitator
612-276-5625 • AeroDanceFitness.com
GROOVE – a fun group dance
experience that changes your
body, mind, attitude and mood.
Everyone’s welcome on the
Dancefloor – all shapes, sizes,
ages, and abilities. If you can
move, you can GROOVE! No
experience required. All
fitness levels welcome. See ad, page 29.
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 10.
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HEALTH FOOD STORES
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 5.
HOMEOPATHY
NORTHWESTERN ACADEMY
OF HOMEOPATHY
7104 W. Lake Street,
St. Louis Park
763-746-9242 • HomeoVista.org
Homeopathy is a safe, effective path
to healing. We offer low-cost homeopathic
care for everyone. Clinic
is staffed by advanced students
and supervised by faculty.
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 27.
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, Infra-
Red Therapies, yoga, and a variety of topical wellness
classes. See ad, page 4.
INTEGRATED MASSAGE
MYSTICAL MASSAGE WITH
IAN SOMERVILLE
IntraAwareness Energy Healing,
Massage & Bodywork
Minneapolis, MN • Ian@IntraAwareness.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 2.
MARKETING
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 ads,
pages 15 & 25.
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
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.
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651-278-0697 • MN-Hanmi-Buddhism.org
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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.
NATUROPATHY
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/energy-based
therapies like Access Consciousness
Bars, I-Ching, reiki
and more.
NUTRITION RESPONSE
TESTING
MY HEALTHY BEGINNINGS
Nichole Hirsch Kuechle
520 Tamarack Ave., Long Lake
612-418-3801 • MyHealthyBeginning.com
Nutrition Response Testing is a
non-invasive 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 31.
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 29.
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 27.
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.
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 10.
38 Twin Cities Edition NAtwincities.com

Copper device stops a cold naturally
New research: Copper stops colds if used early.
New research shows you can
stop a cold in its tracks if you
take one simple step with a
new device when you first feel a cold
coming on.
Colds start when cold viruses get in
your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you
don’t stop them early, they spread in
your airways and cause misery.
But scientists have found a quick
way to kill a virus. Touch it with copper.
Researchers at labs and universities
agree, copper is “antimicrobial.” It kills
microbes, such as viruses and bacteria,
just by touch.
That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians
used copper to purify water and
heal wounds. They didn’t know about
viruses and bacteria, but now we do.
Scientists say the high conductance
of copper disrupts the electrical balance
in a microbe cell, destroying it in
seconds.
Tests by the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) show germs die fast
on copper. Some hospitals tried copper
for surfaces like faucets and doorknobs.
This cut the spread of MRSA and other
illnesses by over half, and saved lives.
The strong scientific evidence gave
inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When
he felt a cold coming on he fashioned
a smooth copper probe and rubbed it
gently in his nose for 60 seconds.
“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold
went away completely.” It worked again
every time he felt a cold coming on and
he hasn’t had a cold since.
He asked relatives and friends to try
it. They said it worked for them, too, so
he patented CopperZap and put it on
the market.
Soon hundreds of people had tried it
and given feedback. Nearly 100% said
the copper stops
colds if used within
3 hours after the
first sign. Even up
to 2 days, if they
still get the cold it
is milder and they
feel better.
Users wrote
things like, “It
stopped my cold right away,” and “Is it
supposed to work that fast?”
Pat McAllister, age 70, received one
as a gift and called it “one of the best
presents ever. This little jewel really
works.” Now thousands of users have
stopped getting colds.
People often use CopperZap preventively.
Frequent flier Karen Gauci
used to get colds after crowded flights.
Though skeptical, she tried it several
times a day on travel days for 2 months.
“Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!”
Businesswoman Rosaleen says when
people are sick around her she uses CopperZap
morning and night. “It saved me
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Some users say it also helps with
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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 early
and for several days. Lab technicians
placed 25 million live flu viruses on a
CopperZap. No viruses were found alive
soon after.
People have used it on cold sores
and say it can completely prevent ugly
outbreaks. You can also rub it gently
on wounds, cuts, or lesions to combat
infections.
The handle is curved and finely textured
to improve
contact. It kills
germs picked up
on fingers and
hands to protect
you and your
family.
Copper even
kills deadly germs
that have become
resistant to antibiotics. If you are near
sick people, a moment of handling it
may keep serious infection away. It may
even save a life.
The EPA says copper still works
even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of
different disease germs so it can prevent
serious or even fatal illness.
CopperZap is made in the U.S. of
pure copper. It has a 90-day full money
back guarantee when used as directed
to stop a cold. It is $69.95. Get $10 off
each CopperZap with code NATA8.
Go to www.CopperZap.com or call
toll-free 1-888-411-6114.
Buy once, use forever.
February 2019
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