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Creativity has long seemed elusive for many people, me
included. We have come to believe that creativity is synonymous
with creative people, like artists, performers and makers.
Personally, I am surrounded by artistically creative people. My
husband is a woodworker, painter and stained glass artisan, and our
son spent most of his life active in the theater and music.
The artists and makers have long known that creativity is the
key to mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. While
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creating, they process their thoughts, empty their minds of troubling
thoughts and get large boosts of energy.
Today, we all understand that creativity is paramount for our overall health. It can
put things into perspective and help us see the bigger picture. It can be used in therapy,
to help with recovery, and to overcome mental health issues. We can also use it to help in
our daily lives, like daily life routines and frequent health concerns.
The challenge for many of us is to see ourselves as creative beings—to expand past
the obvious definitions. We can look to those moments when we lose track of time, when
we are filled with energy and wish we had even more time to explore what we are doing.
These are our times of inspiration—of being “in spirit”.
This month’s issue includes the article, “Art’s Embrace: Healing Through Creativity,”
which shares how creativity can help us heal not only our bodies, but our communities
as well. The article reminds me of the work being done in the Lincoln Park neighborhood,
in Duluth, and what has been created in less than 10 years. It all started with the
crafters and makers—the artists, craft brewers, manufacturers, restaurateurs and supporters—who
came together to envision a new future for a dying neighborhood. Many
people became discouraged, didn’t see the progress, and walked away; but the creatives
stayed engaged. They brought their vision to life and, though not yet perfect, it continues
to evolve.
This is what creativity does: it evolves, adapts and grows. It is an innovative approach
to health and healing that focuses on the importance of narrative, or a way of looking at
life that connects us to our emotions, our shadow and the community. It encourages us
to be our best selves, to live well and be happy.
So, what will you create?
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Courtesy of All Energy Solar
news briefs
Autumn Solar Energy
Workshop Webinars
All Energy Solar has rolled out an
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series. Starting September 9 and over
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Anyone can attend, whether they
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property. During this hour-long event, All Energy Solar will illustrate how solar power has
never been more affordable or easier to install. This event is free and open to the public.
Topics to be presented during the solar webinar will include the basics of a solar photovoltaic
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benefits and financing options; overview of incentives available; and questions and answers.
A solar expert will lead each event and be available to answer questions. Webinars will
be held at 7 p.m. on September 9, October 14 and November 11. The same information will
be presented at each event; please only register for one. Additional learning opportunities
will be introduced in the future.
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Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do.
Where there is love and inspiration,
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~Ella Fitzgerald
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Local Businesses
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Join in the Fun at Pine
City Pride
East Central Minnesota Pride will
present its 16th annual Pride celebration
from 1 to 5 p.m., on September 18,
at Robinson Park, in Pine City. This year’s
event boasts a full lineup of fun and entertaining
activities.
After a long stretch of physical distancing
and other restrictions, the LGBTQ+
communities in the counties of Pine, Isanti,
Chisago, Kanabec and Mille Lacs will once again gather in person while adhering to current
safety protocols.
Duluth-based blues/funk/jam band, Jacob Mahon & the New Salty Dog, will play a
high energy, genre-eccentric set, and Minneapolis-based Rebel Queens will take the audience
on a wild ride through vintage-inspired rock ‘n’ roll. Martina Marraccino, a unicorn
storyteller, known for their talent in theater, singing and dancing, will emcee the event.
New this year is a wide range of food trucks, including Tacos Tacuba, Run Tell
That BBQ, and Cabin Coffee. Sandy’s Grill & Italian Ice will be parked at Three
Twenty Brewing Co.
At 7 p.m., LGBTQ+ film screenings will take place at Pine Center for the Arts; at 9
p.m. there will be a drag performance at Froggy’s Bar & Grill. Though Froggy’s has opened
its doors to many types of entertainers over the years, this will be its first-ever drag show.
“Froggy’s has always been a welcoming and loving place to gather with friends,” says
bartender and cook, Aren Dilts. “A small town doesn’t mean a small mind, and I feel like
hosting this event full of love and light is the best way to show that.”
East Central Minnesota Pride, billed as “Minnesota’s Small-Town LGBTQ+ Pride”,
has been held since 2005, missing only 2020 due to the pandemic. “The safety and wellbeing
of our community is the number one consideration,” explains Pride organizer Julie
Redpath. “We looked at ways to make the event fun and enjoyable, yet safe.”
Both the Minnesota Department of Health and Pine County Health and Human
Services are collaborating to provide COVID-19 vaccines at the event to those interested.
For more information, visit EastCentralMinnesotaPride.org.
Sara Foltz Jordan
Mycelium Mysteries:
Women’s Mushroom Conference
The Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, Mycelium
Mysteries, will be held in-person, from September 24
through 26, at Bethel Horizons, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
Pre-conference and post-conference events will be offering
deep dives into topics related to mycology, personal growth,
ethnomycology and mushrooms through the eye of fiber arts.
In addition to a program facilitated by internationally
acclaimed fiber artist Alissa Allen, of Mycopigments, keynote
speakers include ethnomycologist Elinoar Savit, with
an address titled Keepers of the Lore, highlighting women’s
role in keeping stories and traditions alive; and mycologist
Sara Foltz Jordan, offering an address titled Seeing Mushrooms,
a glimpse into other amazing visuals of mushrooms
in our region.
For more information and registration, visit MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad page 3.
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health briefs
Plant-Based Meals Reduce Severe COVID-19 Risks
greater odds of
moderate to severe
COVID-19. “Our results suggest that a healthy diet rich
in nutrient-dense foods may be considered for protection
against severe COVID-19,” researchers concluded.
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Eating more plants than meat is not only good for the planet, it might also be
protective against COVID-19 severity, reports a new study in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention
& Health. Researchers from Johns Hopkins and other universities analyzed
web-based responses from almost 2,900 frontline doctors and nurses in
the U.S., France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK that had been significantly
exposed to COVID-19, 95 percent of which were doctors and 70 percent
males. Those that ate a plant-based diet, described as high in vegetables,
legumes and nuts, and low in poultry and meats, were 73 percent less likely to
contract moderate to severe COVID-19. Those with pescatarian diets allowing
fish were 59 percent less likely. However, those following low-carbohydrate,
high-protein diets
had 48 percent
Certain Fruits Can Protect
Against Diabetes
Eating two servings of fruit a day lowers the risk of
developing Type 2 diabetes by 36 percent in five years
compared to eating less than half a serving,
suggests research from Australia’s Edith
Cowan University Institute for Nutrition Research.
The study followed 7,676 people and
found that higher total fruit intake of apples,
bananas, oranges and other citrus fruits was
linked to better measures of glucose tolerance
and insulin sensitivity. The same pattern
did not hold for fruit juice. Previous U.S.
cohort studies have found that eating three
servings per week of certain fruits lowers
the risk of Type 2 diabetes by the following percentages:
blueberries (26 percent), grapes and raisins (12
percent), apples and pears (7 percent) and bananas and
grapefruits (5 percent). Three servings of cantaloupe,
however, raises the risk by 10 percent.
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Healthy Choices Mitigate
Cognitive Health Reduction
A Chinese study of 6,160 adults 80 or older found that
a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment
by half, even if a person carries the APOE ε4 gene that
is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s. Researchers
used data from the ongoing Chinese Longitudinal Healthy
Longevity Survey to determine the eating, exercising and
smoking habits of subjects. They found that those with
healthy lifestyles were 55 percent less likely to be cognitively
impaired and those with intermediately healthy
lifestyles lowered their risk 28 percent. This reduction was
greater than the increased risk of cognitive impairment
resulting from the APOE ε4 gene, which was 17 percent.
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Lower Pregnancy Risks with
a Healthy Diet
Expectant mothers that follow
a healthy diet from conception
through the second
trimester lower their risk
of such pregnancy complications
as gestational
diabetes, hypertension,
preeclampsia and preterm
delivery, concludes a new
study in The American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers
from the National Institute
of Child Health and Human
Development surveyed nearly
1,900 women at two points in their pregnancies. Their
responses were scored according to three measures of
healthy eating: the Alternate Healthy Eating Index, Alternate
Mediterranean Diet and Dietary Approaches to Stop
Hypertension Diet. All three emphasize consuming fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, while limiting
red and processed meat.
Stay in Tune with Our Body
Clock to Sidestep the Blues
Being an early bird or night owl is more than
a matter of preference: A person’s natural
rhythms are dictated by 351 genetic variants,
scientists have found. New research
published in Molecular Psychiatry shows
that sleeping out of sync with that inborn
body clock makes a person more likely
to experience depression, anxiety and
reduced well-being. Researchers from
the UK University of Exeter used genetic
data on more than 450,000 people
to determine their natural body clocks, including
whether they identified themselves as a morning or evening
person. Data from the digital wrist devices of 85,000
people was also used to measure the “social jet lag” of
variations in sleep patterns between work and free days—
when early birds stay up late to socialize on weekends or
night owls wake up early for work. The researchers found
that being genetically programmed to be an early riser
protects against major depression and improves wellbeing,
perhaps because society’s 9-to-5 working pattern
coincides with early risers. Generally, morning people had
a lower BMI and were older, more likely to be female, of
higher socioeconomic status and less likely to be current
smokers than evening people.
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THE AFTERLIFE FREQUENCY
THE AFTERLIFE FREQUENCY:
The Scientific Proof of Spiritual
Contact and How That Awareness
Will Change Your Life
by
Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer ®
World-renowned 4 th generation psychic
medium and Oxford educated attorney
Mark Anthony bridges the divide
between faith and science in this
fascinating afterlife exploration taking
you around the globe, from the cosmic
to the subatomic, into the human soul
itself. Combining physics, neuroscience
and riveting true stories this book:
• Reveals how our “Electromagnetic Soul” is pure eternal energy
which never dies.
• Takes spirit communication, near-death experiences, and
deathbed visions out of the shadows of superstition and into The
Light of 21 st Century Quantum Physics.
• Teaches Anthony’s “RAFT Technique” to Recognize contact with
spirits, Accept it as real, Feel it without fear, and Trust in the
experience.
• Provides hope for victims of grief, homicide, suicide, PTSD and
survivor’s guilt.
• Illuminates how contact with spirits is a powerful instrument of
healing and love.
“To put it bluntly, this is an “ amazing book that deserves
to be enjoyed by millions of readers.”
Gary E. Schwartz, PhD, Director of the Laboratory for Advances in
Consciousness and Health, University of Arizona and author of
“The Afterlife Experiments”.
“Mark Anthony shows that while we cannot control death, we
can control how we understand and react to it in healthy ways.”
Bruce Greyson, MD, co-founder of IANDS and author of “After: A doctor
Explores what Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond”
Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer ®
author of The Afterlife Frequency and
his other best sellers, Never Letting Go
and Evidence of Eternity is cohost of
The Psychic & the Doc on The
Transformation Network and
columnist for Best Holistic Magazine.
He appears nationwide on TV and
radio as an expert in spirit
communication, near-death
experiences, paranormal phenomena
and as a legal expert.
To get your copy go to: Amazon, fine book stores or
ATERLIFEFREQUENCY.com. Also available on audio,
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global briefs
Happy Homes
Wild Bees Thrive on Forest Deadwood
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Scientists from the University
of Freiburg surveyed
the German Black Forest
National Park to determine
the number of tree species,
how the trees are scattered,
the heights of individual
tree crowns and if there
are fallen trees or hollowed-out tree trunks. They found
that creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising
restoration measure to promote an abundance of
aboveground nesting bees. Their findings, “Wild Bees
Benefit from Structural Complexity Enhancement in a Forest
Restoration Experiment,” were published in the journal
Forest Ecology and Management.
As part of an experiment, structural richness was artificially
created in 2016 on several sample plots by felling
and uprooting 20 spruce trees per plot, creating deadwood
and small gaps. Six other plots were left in their natural
state as a control group. The researchers compared
how many wild bees were in the different plots in June
2018 and 2019. Results show that deadwood increases
the abundance and biodiversity of wild bees. Professor Dr.
Alexandra Klein, head of the Chair of Nature Conservation
and Landscape Ecology, says, “In the course of climate
change, forest areas will be increasingly characterized by
deadwood and sparse areas
caused by storms, droughts
or bark beetles. As a result,
forest habitat will increase in
importance for wild bees.”
Fitter Fodder
Farm Waste Doubles as
Construction Material
Sweet Shade
Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies
Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf
litter and crop residues may not be thought of as likely
raw materials for sustainable construction, but with
traditional materials like concrete eliciting a negative
environmental reputation, implementation of agrowaste
is being explored around the world. Recycling,
as an important part of agro-waste’s green potential, is
making the use of construction materials more organic
and sustainable, and helping reduce landfill issues.
A 2018 study, Agro-industrial wastes and their utilization
using solid state fermentation: a review, notes agro-wastes
are an eco-friendly means of manufacturing “biofuels,
enzymes, vitamins, antioxidants, animal feed, antibiotics
and other chemicals.” This same study observed, “Many
agro-industrial wastes are untreated and underutilized,
therefore disposed of either by burning, dumping or
unplanned landfilling, which contributes to climate
change by increasing greenhouse gases.” Another study
found that integrating agro-wastes such as sugarcane
bagasse, rice husks and groundnut shells improved the
construction materials by enhancing their sustainability
properties, boosting their durability and reducing costs.
It’s not surprising that more urban trees lower the levels of heat and pollution. Although
many cities maintain tree-planting programs, not all canopies have equivalent value.
A new analysis from the American Forests conservation organization states that the
U.S needs to plant more than half a billion trees across 500 metropolitan areas and
150,000 local communities. A new Tree Equity Score
data tool (TreeEquityScore.org) allows users to see
where urban trees exist and where they don’t. American
Forests identified 20 large American cities that are
lacking in canopies to protect their populations from
hotter temperatures. Tree canopies are particularly
effective in reducing health stress associated with
urban heat “islands”.
It was also found that a pattern of inequitable distribution
of trees has deprived many communities of the health
and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver.
Communities of color have 33 percent less tree canopy
on average than majority white communities. Jad Daley,
American Forests president and CEO, says, “We need to
make sure the trees go where the people are, and more than 70 percent of the people live
in cities or suburbs, so it’s a place-based problem with a place-based solution.”
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Finny Friendship
Worldwide Shark Extinction Risk
A study by Global FinPrint
(Tinyurl.com/SharkMap) discovered
sharks to be absent
from many of the world’s
coral reefs, indicating they
are “functionally extinct”,
that is, too rare to fulfill their normal role in the ecosystem.
Of the 371 reefs surveyed in 58 countries and territories,
sharks were not observed on nearly 20 percent, indicating
a widespread decline that has gone undocumented on
this scale until now. Other studies of shark populations
show a decrease of more than 70 percent over the last 50
years. According to nonprofit Oceana, more than 73 million
sharks are killed and traded annually.
An article in Nature lists overfishing as the primary cause
and found that three-quarters of shark species are threatened
with extinction. On June 8, World Oceans Day, the
Senate took steps to ban U.S. commercial shark fin trade.
The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act is part of the broader
United States Innovation and Competition Act. Similar
legislation has been introduced in Congress with more
than 130 bipartisan cosponsors, but has not yet become
law. Industry resource Seafood Source notes that fishing
industries in the U.S. have traditionally opposed bans,
citing our successful management of shark fisheries.
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Penny Pincher
Electric Vehicles Demand
Far Less Maintenance
The U.S. Department of
Energy Argonne National
Laboratory reports that
overall maintenance costs
for a light-duty, batterypowered
car are around 40
percent less per mile than
for a gasoline-powered
model. Not only do they not require motor oil, they also
have no timing belts, oxygen sensors, fuel filters, spark
plugs, multiple-speed transmissions and other parts. The
difference is on average for gasoline-powered cars—10
cents per mile; hybrid cars—nine cents per mile; and
electric cars (EV)—six cents per mile. EVs may have a
higher initial investment cost, but their lower maintenance
and increased mileage make them especially attractive
to companies or government agencies with large fleets of
vehicles. Motor Trend magazine estimates that an all-electric
fleet of the federal government’s light-duty vehicles
would be $78 million cheaper per year to maintain than if it
were entirely gas-powered.
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Holy Cow
Artificial Milk is Next ‘Frankenfood’
The contemporary factory-farmed meat and dairy-producing
industry is an egregious polluter, and just as the
crisis has inspired “fake foods” like the Impossible Burger,
genetically recombined Trichoderma reesei fungus is
producing synthetic versions of dairy proteins casein
and whey for Perfect Day, a company founded in 2014 by
two vegan bioengineers looking for an animal-free milk.
The cow genes used can be obtained from hair or even
a swab, and are catalogued in free scientific databases.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has already given
the genetically engineered proteins the status of Generally
Recognized As Safe, although it’s unknown what the
long-term consequences of ingestion will be.
Vandana Shiva, a founder of Navdanya, an Indianbased,
non-governmental organization that promotes
biodiversity conservation, biodiversity, organic farming,
the rights of farmers and the process of seed saving,
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inspiration
Birthdays,
weddings,
holidays and
other momentous
occasions have long
been celebrated with
cards and letters.
The rise of emailing,
texting and
social media has
made writing letters
a forgotten treasure
as many of us have
instead come to use
quick but fleeting messages via technology. Perhaps it’s time to bring back the nostalgia,
the handwriting and a box full of stationery for all occasions. A handwritten note ensures
someone will know we took the time to think, write and send.
Here’s how to get started.
The Power of
the Written Note
by Julie Peterson
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Nothing inspires writing notes more than a box or drawer full of inviting cards and paper.
Cards that are blank inside are multi-purpose. Stickers and beautiful postage stamps can
make an envelope look like a gift. Get a few good pens in a variety of colors and start writing.
Be Thankful
After receiving a gift or an act of kindness, send a thank-you card or letter. Do it soon
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after the event, so that the memory is fresh
and the note will contain specifics. But
even if it’s for something that took place
farther in the past, “better late than never”
certainly applies.
Talk-Write
Don’t get stuck when pen hits paper, just
imagine what would be said out loud and
write those words. Our words won’t sound
like the poem in a store-bought card, but
words from the heart are better because they
are personal and likely more meaningful to
the recipient. The reader will hear the writer’s
voice in the note. Be honest and sincere.
Write and Repeat
Make writing a habit by sending three
notes each week. If nothing spurs a thankyou,
then send a card just to say hello or
give appreciation. Perhaps it’s a “remember
when” or an “I miss you” note. Browse
through contact lists to get inspiration. If
nobody strikes a chord for a note, write
a self-praise letter. Be sure to list your
best and most lovable qualities and put it
in the mail. It will be a nice warm-fuzzy
surprise when it arrives. These kinds of
letters and cards are like loving hugs. For
some, a sweet note via mail or tucked
somewhere to be discovered may be a
much needed joyful spark.
Julie Peterson writes from Wisconsin. Reach
her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
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For years, Rachel Kass, a healthcare worker who spends long
hours on her feet, had struggled with varicose veins. Seeking
relief, she was able to have surgery which dramatically improved
the varicose veins, but ultimately brought on the debilitating pain
of neuropathy.
Some days, the pain was so great, she was nearly unable to walk.
The pain would often radiate up her spine and into her head resulting
in headaches and exhaustion.
Unfortunately, her physicians were unable to find the right
medication to reduce her pain because Kass was either allergic or
would experience unbearable side effects. After many visits, it was
determined that she had invisible pain (pain that doesn’t have any
obvious signs or symptoms that are noticeable to people other than
the patient) and it could not be safely treated.
It was not until Kass was introduced to essential oils that she
found relief. “The oils not only addressed the discomfort I was
experiencing,” explains Kass, “but they also had a positive effect
on my mood.” Additional essential oils helped her find deeper
rest and increased energy. She was so impressed with her results
that she wanted to learn more about how these oils could support
overall health and well-being. What she learned is helpful information
for anyone seeking relief from pain and other ailments.
Do your research when purchasing essential oil. Currently,
there is no accepted standard or regulatory body that ensures
the purity of essential oils, so look for a reputable company that
ensures the purity of the product. Study their research and ask
questions—what you learn may be surprising.
Understand where your essential oil is coming from. Oils
come from plants that are grown by farmers and how they are
grown and harvested matters. Look for those that are organically
grown whenever possible. Understand how the plants are harvested
as the efficacy of an oil can be greatly impacted by something
as simple as the time of day it is picked. All the steps of the process
matter, and the company from whom you are purchasing should
provide you with this information.
Kass was able to find a product that included a blend of oils to
help relieve the symptoms of neuropathy, including frankincense,
turmeric and ginger, to provide relief from aches and pain, and
wild orange and peppermint to increase energy. This blend also
included supplements that eventually made it possible for Kass to
relieve herself of seven prescription drugs that she no longer needed.
The addition of a blend with lavender, coriander and fennel
reduced anxiety and improved her physical and mental resiliency.
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Three Ways to Improve
Pain Management and
Combat Opioid Misuse
in the U.S.
by Michele Maiers
The global pandemic has affected our lives in so many ways. One concerning trend
is that pain sufferers, who may rely on regular in-person care from healthcare
practitioners to manage their conditions, have instead had to modify or forego
treatment to accommodate pandemic restrictions. This, in addition to increased feelings
of isolation and depression, has driven an increase in substance use disorders.
According to provisional data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
more than 93,000 people died of a drug overdose in 2020 alone. This is a record
number for a 12-month period, skyrocketing nearly 30 percent from 2019.
Back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions are the most frequent cause of pain
for Americans and have been a leading cause for opioid prescriptions. In fact, the National
Institutes of Health states over half of the people using opioids report back pain.
This is especially concerning because the evidence suggests that opioids are not only
addictive but are also not effective for treating these conditions.
As the opioid epidemic is once again brought to light, researchers are calling for new
standard approaches to pain management. The reality is alternative treatments have been
available for decades and are now coming into greater focus as Americans face the crisis
head-on. Complementary and integrative healthcare (CIH) providers—including chiropractors,
acupuncturists and massage therapists—offer effective and safe treatment for pain.
CIH providers are heavily engaged in the healthcare delivery system to improve
patients’ lives and combat the opioid crisis from a variety of angles. Here are three ways
to improve pain management and combat the opioid crisis through integrative care:
Beginning with a non-pharmacological approach. Non-pharmacological treatments,
including exercise, chiropractic, acupuncture and massage therapy, are
1
now recommended as first-line treatments for pain in numerous best practice guidelines,
including from the American College of Physicians. Treating pain and related conditions
with non-pharmacological options first has the potential to reduce drug dependencies,
overdoses and deaths.
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For example, research shows that when
people with back pain receive care from
doctors of chiropractic, the likelihood of
patients filling a prescription for an opioid
analgesic is reduced by 55 percent. When
CIH professionals are prioritized over more
invasive treatments, patients benefit.
Increasing access to opioid alternatives,
especially for high-risk popu-
2
lations. Although safer alternatives to pain
management exist, many are left without
access to these services. Building integrative
pain management teams in hospitals and
clinics removes barriers to these services.
When CIH providers play a significant role
in the care team for post-surgery and pain
management cases, care coordination is enhanced,
and patients have expanded options
that meet their individual needs.
Over 21 million Americans have a
substance use disorder, and in the wake of
the pandemic, more people are struggling,
deemed at-risk for addiction or considered
vulnerable populations at higherthan-average
risk. Integrative care wraps
a team of healthcare professionals and
support services around patients, coordinating
individualized pain management
across providers and addiction specialists,
preventing relapse or increased risk of
exposure to opioids.
Supporting those suffering with
3 substance use disorders. Back
pain sufferers report higher rates of illicit
drug use, such as marijuana, cocaine,
methamphetamine and heroin, compared
to adults without back pain. For those with
a substance use disorder, many continue to
experience pain.
Increasing awareness and access to
non-drug pain treatment options may help
some initiate rehabilitation, support those
in rehabilitation and provide additional
measures to prevent relapse. CIH providers
are an important part of addiction
teams, taking a multi-modal approach to
addiction recovery and pain management.
Americans deserve access to adequate
pain management that is safe, effective
and non-addictive. Through policy
considerations for opioid misuse, financial
incentives to triage pain patients at risk
of opioid misuse toward CIH care, and
continuing medical education programs

for healthcare professionals, society can change the trajectory of
pain management and make this vision a reality.
Across the country, CIH providers are increasingly found in
hospitals, health systems, federally qualified community clinics, VA
hospitals and clinics and other healthcare settings. By integrating these
professionals throughout the healthcare system, they can more readily
support those with chronic pain without leaning on prescription
medicine and, as a result, ease the burden of the opioid epidemic.
While the current emphasis on reducing the use of opioids
is urgent, physicians should provide treatment through nonpharmacologic
interventions that address the root problem of
chronic pain. Managing musculoskeletal pain can be ineffective if
addressed with a single mode of treatment. By working together
across the healthcare system, we can provide effective pain relief
to patients and minimize the burden of the opioid epidemic.
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ART’S EMBRACE
Healing Through Creativity
by Sandra Yeyati
Art can be a powerful
force for healing. Its
potential manifests
in a disabled man’s triumphant
dance or cancer patient’s
stirring self-portrait.
Throughout America, art’s
redemption takes center
stage at hospitals, nursing
homes, jails and homeless
shelters. Even an entire city
can be transformed when its
citizens embrace public art to
add beauty, create community
and heal its broken places.
Art in Medical Settings
According to Jill Sonke, director of
the University of Florida (UF) Center
for Arts in Medicine, approximately half
of U.S. hospitals have art programs that
provide positive distraction, enjoyment
and connection. To humanize otherwise
intimidating environments, visual
artists and musicians are employed
to install appealing exhibits and play
relaxing music. Artists also work at
the bedside with patients as part of
inter-professional care teams.
Serving as an artist-in-residence early in
her career, Sonke remembers a young female
patient with sickle cell disease whose bouts of extreme
pain required hospitalization. Dance sessions
eased her suffering and enabled doctors to reduce pain
medications. “The way the patient described it was not that
the pain was going away, but that she didn’t mind it as much
because she was enjoying dancing,” she says.
While facilitating Dance for Life classes for Parkinson’s patients,
Sonke encountered a man suffering limited mobility and an inability
to form facial expressions. After two months of biweekly sessions,
he could lift his arms over his head and, to his wife’s delight, smile
again. “It’s that multimodal capacity of the arts,” Sonke explains. “All
at the same time, he was engaging in music, movement and imagery.
He was moving with others and experiencing joy and laughter.”
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According to Sonke, ongoing research seeks to pinpoint the
public health benefits of art. In Britain, they have learned that
people over 50 visiting museums or concerts once a month are
almost half as likely to develop depression in older age. Other
studies suggest that music can unlock memories and improve
cognition. UF researchers are currently investigating whether live
music in emergency and trauma care settings can reduce the need
for opioids.
“When people engage in the arts, they often enter into a flow
state, that experience of losing yourself in art where we lose track
of time and what we’re doing is intrinsically motivated,” Sonke
says. “A flow state can engage a relaxation response, helping to
reduce stress and anxiety, which can enhance immune function.”
Art Therapy for Cancer Patients
Board-certified art therapist Mallory Montgomery helps cancer
patients in Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital work through symptoms
of depression, anxiety or trauma. “Any person seeking a talk
therapist or social worker could also consult with an art therapist,”
she says. “We have the same training, but use art instead of just
words. Evidence suggests that art therapy accesses healing faster
because you’re forging a deep mind/body connection.”
When counseling a double mastectomy patient that has questions
about who they are now that they’re missing a part of their
identity, Montgomery might offer a printed body map so that they
can pinpoint where they carry feelings of loss, pain or confusion.
“By drawing or coloring in those areas, I’m asking them to show
how they’re being affected physically, emotionally and spiritually,
and to externalize the overwhelming, negative side of their
problem,” she explains.
Using a second body map, Montgomery might invite the patient
to draw or paint in those same areas to transform the pain into
something more positive. “Is it going to blossom like a flower
or be soothed with water? What imagery can you create that
represents the opposite of your pain or an improvement of your
concerns? We might also do a portrait to highlight other aspects
of you and your personality that still exist, even though you no
longer have a body part that was killing you,” she says.
Montgomery’s emphasis is never on the quality of the art. “I
walk the fine line between allowing patients to problem-solve how
to make something look like what’s in their head and providing
them with comfort and intervention so they don’t get so frustrated
that they want to give up,” she notes.
Montgomery keeps a visual journal for her own self-expression.
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“It helps me make sense of the world,” she says. “Art gives my
voice and thoughts an outlet, something concrete and representational
that reaches into the depth of what I’m experiencing.”
Redemption Songs in Skid Row
About 10 years ago, violinist and recording artist Vijay Gupta
took a wrong turn and ended up in Skid Row, a disadvantaged
downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. “It felt like a gut punch,”
he recalls. “I saw the gross inequality between Walt Disney
Concert Hall where I performed for the LA Philharmonic and a
community of 5,000 people less than two miles away sleeping in
tents in extreme poverty.”
To uplift and inspire people recovering from homelessness,
addiction and incarceration, Gupta founded Street Symphony in
2011 as a series of concert performances by world-class musicians.
“One of our first venues was the Department of Mental Health,”
he recalls. “After the second movement, the young violist I was
performing with turned to the audience with tears in his eyes and
said, ‘I’ve loved playing for you because I can feel your hearts.’
He shared that his mother had grappled with schizophrenia, his
father was a prison guard and whenever he played for his family,
he felt more connected to them. That’s when I began to see him as
a human being who was in deep need of this work himself.”
Gupta has learned firsthand that healing is a two-way street.
“When I come to Skid Row, I’m the one who feels lifted,” he says.
As a result, Street Symphony has morphed into a collection of
workshops and conversations that also employs jazz, reggae,
hip-hop and West African musicians and vocalists from the Skid
Row community. “We might play 30 minutes of music and then
ask the audience what images, thoughts or memories came up for
them,” he explains.
In this community, art is neither entertainment nor a commodity,
Gupta says. “It’s a lifeline; a way for people that have
been devastated by poverty, addiction or trauma to add to their
lives in a constructive way. We all have devastated places within
ourselves that need healing and attention. Visiting Skid Row is
a pilgrimage to the broken place within myself, and in that way,
it’s a spiritual place; my temple where I go to worship.”
Creative Care for People with Dementia
Drawing from her theater background, Anne Basting, author of
Creative Care, has developed an innovative approach to dementia
and elder care. “Our current caregiving model envisions one
person that’s empty and has lots of needs and the other person
that’s full and pours themself into the other person, which leads
to burnout,” she says. “Dementia and aging are experiences of
increasing separation. People isolate themselves and learn not to
trust their own expressive capacities, because their relatives and
friends no longer know how to relate with them and often ignore
their words.”
Basting’s Creative Care changes this depleting dynamic. “In
improvisational theater, you observe everything that’s happening
on stage and try to figure out how you can add to the
performance positively,” she explains. “Applying that idea to a
care situation, you observe the person’s facial expressions, what
they’re saying, how they’re behaving and then invite them into
expression out of that moment with what we call a ‘beautiful
question’, one that has no right or wrong answers and draws on
the person’s strengths.”
A beautiful question might be, “If your feet could talk, what
would they say?” This offers people with pain a poetic way to
express it. “I invited a gentleman with dementia who had no
language—no words left—to show me how water moves. His
response was the most beautiful dance I’d ever experienced,
performed in the kitchen of his duplex,” Basting recalls, adding
that it’s important to acknowledge the person’s expression so
they know they’ve been heard.
The final step in Creative Care is to accumulate these experiences
over time and shape something larger and universally
meaningful that can be shared with others—an artistic product.
Basting founded the nonprofit TimeSlips to train artists and caregivers
worldwide to do this visionary work. Their efforts have
resulted in art exhibits, dance and theater productions, books and
animations. “My dream is that meaning and beauty will be made
every day in nursing homes, creating care settings so interesting
that people want to visit them—a new kind of cultural center,
integrating health and art,” she says.
Transforming a City with Public Art
More than 4,000 works of public art grace the city of Philadelphia,
three-quarters of which are breathtaking murals that combine
world-class paintings and images with provocative words
and healing messages. Art permeates virtually every neighborhood
on walls, billboards, sidewalks, rooftops, swimming pools
and basketball courts, enriching people from all walks of life,
even those that don’t have access to galleries and museums.
“Public art lifts our spirits, provides us with beauty and
inspires us,” says Jane Golden, founder and executive director
of Mural Arts Philadelphia (MAP). “It can be evocative, challenging
and educational, as well, serving as a barometer of our
time—a system of checks and balances and a mirror that we hold
up to people and say that your life counts and you matter.” In
addition to sponsoring 75 to 100 new works every year, MAP’s
$10 million budget funds programs related to criminal justice,
art education, housing insecurity, behavioral health, community
development and environmental justice.
According to Golden, the healing power of art is not just in
the mural, but also in its collaborative creation. In addition to
artists and educators, hundreds of people work on these projects,
including individuals grappling with addiction or homelessness,
veterans with PTSD and immigrants and refugees facing isolation
and stigma. “The act of creating is a meditative and healing experience,
and because you’re part of a larger effort, it connects you
to your community,” Golden says. “People start to feel a sense of
purpose and value. They start to believe in themselves again.”
Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach
her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.
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Don’t Simply Manage
Pain, Resolve It
by Chelsea Kazmierczak-Goethel
Inflammation has become a household word. It is involved in a wide variety of physical
and mental health conditions and disorders that negatively affect the lives of millions of
people. Inflammation is mentioned when someone is experiencing joint pain, headaches
and a myriad of other symptoms, and rightfully so, as inflammation is the origin of pain.
The inflammatory process is not inherently negative. It is the body’s natural defense
mechanism against harmful outside invaders. Acute, or short-term inflammation, represents
a few days of appropriate immune system activity intended to restore health to damaged
tissues. Problems arise when that inflammation becomes chronic, lasting months or
even years. The result is pain, immune system disorders and significant diseases, including
heart disease and cancer.
True resolution of pain is possible. Identifying the origin of the inflammation that causes
arthritis, fibromyalgia, back and neck pain, migraines and other pain disorders is the first step.
A variety of culprits may be involved which include:
• Immune challenges that the body is unable to eliminate
• Autoimmune conditions
• Exposure to foreign substances, including metals and toxic chemicals
• Food intolerances and sensitivities
• Nutrient deficiencies
Individuals can reduce their inflammation levels in many ways:
• The consumption of anti-inflammatory nutrients from a variety of vegetables,
fruits and omega-3 fatty acids from salmon, tuna or chia seeds is highly advised.
• Adding more nutrient-dense foods to the diet allows for the natural reduction of
inflammation-inducing processed foods.
• If a food item is wrapped in plastic or contains refined sugars, it likely contributes
to pain and other inflammatory conditions.
• Managing and reducing emotional stress levels are other important aspects of
lowering inflammation and restoring well-being.
“Every day we treat people who are struggling with chronic inflammation by discovering
and resolving the cause of a patient’s inflammation,” shares Chelsea Kazmierczak-
Goethel, holistic health practitioner at MetroEast Natural Healing Center. “Nutrition
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The inflammatory process is
not inherently negative. It is
the body’s natural defense
mechanism against harmful
outside invaders.
Response Testing, a non-invasive methodology,
allows for the identification of the
origin of ill health by analyzing the toxicities
or deficiencies in the body.”
Removal of the immune challenges,
toxic substances or food intolerances along
with the addition of nutrients needed to
correct inflammation and imbalances occur
through an individualized treatment
plan. With personalized support, patients
find themselves living pain-free for the first
time in years or decades.
Ruth* came to MetroEast after 25
years of fatigue and pain related to fibromyalgia
and arthritis. At 75 years old, she
was missing her active younger days and
decided that it was no longer acceptable
for her pain to prevent her from participating
in her life. Other treatments, including
medications and surgeries, had not
restored her health. After eight weeks on
her inflammation-reducing personalized
program, Ruth is celebrating improved
energy, reduced joint and muscle pain and
has returned to the activities she loves,
including gardening and spending time
with her family.
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patient privacy. Personal
story shared with permission.
Chelsea Kazmierczak-
Goethel is a holistic practitioner
at MetroEast Natural
Healing Center, in Oakdale. She is advanced
clinically trained in Nutrition Response
Testing, holds a bachelor’s degree in Human
Physiology, and is currently completing her
Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition.
Her own health issues brought her into
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of joy and optimum health to her patients
happily fuels her every day. She is grateful to
have been a part of the healing journey of so
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Healthy Cookware
How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans
by Amy Coyle
Organic and locally sourced foods are eco-friendly and contribute to better health, a
greener world and thriving communities. However, once the food is cooked, it may no
longer be as healthy, depending on the cookware used. The myriad options, from classic
pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, can be confusing, but there are some
basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware.
Ceramic
Pure ceramic cookware is made with clay and baked in a kiln. If made in Latin America, including
Mexico, such items may contain high lead levels. It’s recommended that these pieces
not be used to cook, serve or store food. A kit is available to test for contaminants, if desired.
Pots and crocks derived from pure, uncontaminated clay are excellent for slow-cooking
stews and sauces, particularly recipes containing acidic foods like tomato or cabbage.
Cooking foods in earthenware dates back 15,000 years.
Cast Iron
For classic, durable and versatile cookware,
cast iron, although heavy, will last a
lifetime. While some iron can transfer to
food, it’s difficult to measure and depends
on the pan and the food. Naturopathic
doctor Kara Fitzgerald, in Newtown, Connecticut,
suggests caution. “If you have a
history of iron overload (hemochromatosis),
you should avoid cast iron cookware,
especially for acidic foods.”
Enameled cast iron has a nonstick, porcelain
coating and is unaffected by acidity.
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Research published in the Japanese Journal
of Hygiene suggests that the risk of acute
or chronic toxicity associated with the use
of this cookware under normal circumstances
is extremely low.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel cookware is easy to clean and
durable. It releases low levels of nickel and
chromium if used to cook acidic foods,
which is only a concern for those with corresponding
sensitivities or allergies.
Copper
High-quality copper pots and pans have a
long lifespan and heat foods evenly. They
are usually lined with stainless steel or tin
to prevent toxicity. The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration recommends staying away
from unlined copper cookware because copper
can leach into acidic foods like tomatoes,
fish, processed meats, grains and citrus fruits.
When the coating starts to wear off lined copper,
it’s time to replace the pot or pan.
Ceramic-Coated Aluminum
Aluminum dipped in a ceramic mixture is
safe to use, but wears away over time. To
preserve the surface longer, refrain from
using metal utensils or scouring pads or
putting it in the dishwasher. Once the coating
is compromised, the cookware may be
unsafe due to aluminum toxicity. Look for
ceramic-coated pans that are PFA-, PFOA-,
lead- and cadmium-free.
Glass
Glass cookware is a healthy option if it’s
new and handled carefully. Glass is an
inert material, so nothing reacts with it or
leaches from it. However, it can break easily
if exposed to extreme temperature changes.
If any chips or cracks develop, discard it.
Nonstick
Teflon coating, made from polytetrafluoroethylene,
is for many consumers the go-to
coating for nonstick cookware, but studies
show that the chemical leaks into food at
high temperatures or when scratched. Prior
to 2013, the “forever chemical” perfluorooctanoic
acid was used in the manufacturing
process. Although discontinued after
studies showed a possible link to cancer,
older Teflon pans and those made in foreign
countries still may pose a risk. Overall,
the American Cancer Society considers Teflon
safe. Caution should be used; however,
once Teflon reaches 464° F, according to the
Environmental Working Group, it begins
to deteriorate. At 680° F, at least six toxic
gases are released which may cause flulike
symptoms.
Still, some cooks find nonstick cookware
to be convenient because the surface
works for most foods. “As long as the coating
on your nonstick pots and pans is intact
without scratches, then they should be
safe to use. Nonstick cookware is budgetfriendly
and easy to clean,” says San Luis
Obispo County, California, nutritionist
and cookbook author Carrie Forrest of
CleanEatingKitchen.com.
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John Seaverson DDS
Healthiest Choice
“Stainless steel, cast iron and ceramic-coated
pans don’t fully match the old-style nonstick
ease, but are much better for you,” says
kitchenware product researcher and designer
Adam Heck, creator of TheGoodLifeDesigns.
com, in Toms River, New Jersey.
“Grab a nonstick ceramic pan and use it
only for busy days or super-delicate foods
…. with proper care, you can enjoy years of
use. Then, grab cast iron or stainless steel for
everything else,” suggests Forrest. In the final
analysis, the best cookware choice may be a
variety of pots and pans for different meals
and varied health concerns.
Amy Coyle is a freelance writer in Wynnewood,
Pennsylvania.
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Young children are naturally curious and inventive, yet research
shows that their creative thinking skills peak at around age 6
and start to decline once they start formal schooling—a trend
that’s accelerating in recent years with kids’ heavy digital use.
This doesn’t bode well for their future on our rapidly changing
planet. “Our world continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate.
It’s estimated that many of the jobs we will need in 10 or 20 or 30
years haven’t yet been invented,” says children’s education psychologist
Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D., author of The Power of Your Child’s
Imagination. “Kids of today need to stretch their creative juices to
come up with these new jobs and prepare for an ever-challenging
and changing world.”
Parents are integral in nourishing creativity, but according to
research from the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology Media Lab, the role of parents is less about
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in which creativity will take root, grow and
flourish. Establishing that rich forum involves
some simple strategies.
Encourage their curiosity. “An attitude of
curiosity connected to wonder, acceptance,
flexibility and openness can bring out innovation
and novelty,” says Reznick. That
means not only being responsive to kids’
questions like, “Why do strawberries have
seeds on the outside?” but also engaging
their imagination to explore the world and
to solve everyday problems. “Ask them,
‘What would it take to finish this project?’
Make it fun, brainstorm and mind-map,
rather than make linear lists,” she suggests.
“Ask open-ended questions, perhaps a bit
out of the norm. ‘How did you feel when
you were writing that short story? What
colors crossed your mind as you were singing?
What music was flowing through your
body as you were painting?’ The idea is to
mix things up a bit to allow a new take on
your child’s emerging creativity.”
Let them follow their bliss. “The biggest
mistake I see parents making in wanting
to encourage creativity is leading their
children and telling them what to do,” says
Jen Lumanlan, host and founder of the
research-based parenting podcast YourParenting
Mojo.com. “When we instead see
our role not as being the Sage on the Stage
but rather the Guide on the Side, we don’t
have to drag the child through a curriculum
kicking and screaming; instead, the child
asks us for more opportunities to follow
their interest. They will ask insightful questions,
read books, watch videos, draw their
ideas, consult with experts, put on plays,
develop an understanding of the world with
their whole bodies (not just their heads)
and teach others. It’s truly incredible to see.”
Make creativity easy. Having lots of paper,
paints, pens and other craft items on hand in
a place where a child can easily access them
enables creativity to flow when the mood
hits. “You don’t have to have a huge budget
for supplies. Save old cardboard boxes,
empty paper towel rolls, cereal boxes and
scrap paper. Give your child some markers
and masking tape. I bet you’ll be amazed
at what can be created from the simplest
materials,” says Liam Davies, a Berkeley dad
of two who blogs about sustainable family
I turned off the screens and stopped trying to provide
entertainment for my children and the results were amazing.
fishing at FishingCommand.com.
“Have plenty of loose parts available.
Loose parts can be anything your child
turns into something else,” suggests Maria
Kemery, of Philadelphia, who blogs at the
parenting website PlacesWeCallHome.com.
“Bottlecaps become money, scarves become
a doll’s dress, clean recycle bin items become
robot parts or a collection of acorns
becomes a bowl of soup. Having an assortment
of loose parts encourages your child
to engage in symbolic play (substituting one
item for another), which builds creativity.”
Allow them to be bored. “Kids often complain
they are bored. I love that, because
bored is also where new ideas come from,”
says Reznick. “Our mind abhors a vacuum,
so sooner or later, a creative spark will
ignite.” That’s what Lorton, Virginia, mom
Lauren Schmitz, who blogs at TheSimple
Homeschooler.com, witnessed. “I turned off
the screens and stopped trying to provide
entertainment for my children and the
results were amazing. My middle child,
who is the most screen-obsessed kid that I
know, started doing things like making her
own magazine, building dioramas and putting
on plays. She suddenly wanted to paint,
build a robot and learn about aerial dancing.
Boredom is the best way to give a child
space to think, create, imagine and build.”
Natural health writer Ronica O’Hara can be
reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
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Copper Stops
Germs Before They
Spread
Scientists have discovered a
natural way to kill germs fast.
Now thousands of people are using it
against unwanted viruses and bacteria in
the nose and on skin.
Germs, such
as viruses and
bacteria, can
multiply fast.
When disease
germs get in your
nose they can
spread and cause
misery unless you
stop them early.
Hundreds
of studies in the last 20 years by
government and university scientists
show that copper, a natural element,
kills germs just by touch.
The EPA officially declared copper
to be “antimicrobial”, meaning it kills
microbes, including viruses, bacteria,
and fungus.
The National Institutes of Health
says, “The antimicrobial activity of
copper is now well established.”
Copper’s power to kill germs has
been used for thousands of years.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used
copper to purify water and heal wounds.
They didn’t know about microbes, but
now we do.
Scientists say the high conductance
of copper disrupts the electrical balance
in a microbe cell by touch and destroys
it in seconds.
Some hospitals tried copper for touch
surfaces like faucets and doorknobs.
They say this cut the spread of MRSA,
which is antibiotic resistant, and other
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illnesses by over half and saved lives.
The strong scientific evidence gave
inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made
a smooth copper probe with a tip to fit in
the bottom of his nose.
The next time
he felt a tickle in
his nose that felt
like a cold about
to start, he rubbed
the copper gently
in his nose for 60
seconds.
“I didn’t
get sick,” he
exclaimed.
“Due to regulation we don’t
make health claims, so I can’t
say if it is cause and effect.”
“That was September 2012,”
he continued. “I have been using
it every time and have not had a
single cold since then.”
He asked relatives and
friends to try it. They reported
the same thing, so he patented
CopperZap® and put it on the
market.
Soon hundreds of people had tried it.
The feedback was 99% positive if they
used the copper within 3 hours after
the first sign of unwanted germs, like a
tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.
Early user Mary Pickrell said, “I
can’t believe how good my nose feels.”
“What a wonderful thing!” exclaimed
Physician’s Assistant Julie. Another
customer asked, “Is it supposed to work
that fast?”
Pat McAllister, 70, received one for
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Frequent flier Karen Gauci had been
suffering after crowded flights. Though
skeptical, she tried copper on travel days
for 2 months. “Sixteen flights and not a
sniffle!” she exclaimed.
Businesswoman Rosaleen says when
people around her show signs of cold or
flu, she uses copper morning and night.
“It saved me last holidays,” she said.
“The kids had crud going round and
round, but not me.”
Attorney Donna Blight tried copper
for her sinus. “I am shocked!” she said.
“My head cleared, no more headache, no
more congestion.”
A man with trouble breathing though
his nose at night tried copper just before
bed. “Best sleep I’ve had in years!” he
said.
In a lab test, technicians placed 25
million live flu viruses on a CopperZap.
No viruses were found surviving soon
after.
Some people press
copper on a lip right
away if a warning tingle
suggests unwanted germs
gathering there.
The handle is curved
and textured to increase
contact. Copper can
kill germs picked up on
fingers and hands after
you touch things other
people have touched.
The EPA says copper still works even
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Creative Moves in
Cleansing the Immune
System
by Joyce Sobotta
Wise women learn to be creative with cleansing the immune system. The lymphatic
system working optimally is one of the most important aspects of our
body’s cleansing system. It supports every other system in the body, including
the circular, digestive, muscular and nervous systems. It is a vast network made up of tiny
vessels, nodes and spleen.
The lymphatic system’s primary function is to isolate infection and debris and transport
it through filtration points known as lymph nodes. A blocked lymph system can become a
breeding ground for pathogenic materials. If not carried away with movement or a light massage,
these infected lymph cells can travel to other parts of the body. If they are cancer cells,
they can begin to grow cancer (metastasis) in other body parts, such as the bone marrow.
Painful and tender fibrocystic breasts, which are not signs of cancer, may be the cause of
lymphatic system blockage. That pain and tenderness may be coming from restricted circulation.
Knowledgeable women are creative and learn to do the lymphatic breast self-massage.
The breast self-massage is simply moving the breast tissue with a gentle movement of
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stretching and releasing to discharge any
toxins that may have accumulated causing
tenderness and pain. Other steps in cleansing
the immune system include:
• Drink plenty of quality water throughout
the day beginning with lemon
water upon awakening.
• Avoid foods that cause sensitivities
and allergies.
• Breathe slowly and deeply from your
diaphragm which naturally moves
the lymph.
• Stretch and exercise daily to increase
oxygen to the cells.
• Make lifestyle changes to cleanse fear,
anxiety and stress, both mental and
physical.
• Adapt an attitude of gratitude and forgiveness
to cleanse and set yourself free.
• Use essential oils regularly to help
cleanse, balance, detoxify and stimulate
the immune system.
Take time to become aware of messages
you receive in and around you. Learn
to use that information to find creative
moves and begin to release old patterns
and toxic relationships of any kind and live
a healthier life.
Joyce Sobotta has a Bachelor
of Science degree in education
and certifications in
holistic aromatherapy and
reflexology. She is the
founder/owner of Healthy
Girls Breast Oil—a unique, essential oil blend
for breast health. Sobotta offers consultations
for optimal breast health. For more information
and to view a video on lymphatic breast
massage, visit AromatherapyNaturesWay.com/
LymphaticBreastMassage. See ad page 15.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Beyond Soul Food: Healthy Soul Food? – 12-2pm.
How did soul food, this cuisine with its foundations
in the Black slave diet, one of the most meager diets
known, grow into the heavy, sugar- and fat-laden
cuisine that we think of today? In this session, we
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Infusion Health Podcast: My Anti-Bullying Classroom
– 9am. Join guest, Madonna Hanna, as she talks
directly to parents about their children being bullied
and what they can do to help. Also learn about the
discussions you can have if your child is the bully.
Free. LoveInfusionHealth.editorx.io/mysite.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Muscle Test Your Family – 6:15-7pm. Understand
the basics of muscle testing and learn how you can
test your family at home. Must bring a testing partner.
Free. Location: MetroEast Natural Healing Center,
6993 35th St N #2, Oakdale. RSVP 651-771-1703
or Info@NutritionChiropractic.com. See ad, page 12.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Autumn Solar Energy Workshop Webinars –
7-8pm. All Energy Solar illustrates how solar power
has never been more affordable or easier to install.
Learn the basics of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system;
how to determine if solar is right for a property; the
economic benefits and financing options; overview of
incentives available, and more. Free. Social.NATwin-
Cities.com/AllEnergySolarWebinar.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Accelerate Your Healing – 6:15-7pm. Learn what
steps to take to get better quicker, stay healthy longer
and save money. Free. Location: MetroEast Natural
Healing Center, 6993 35th St N #2, Oakdale. RSVP
651-771-1703 or Info@NutritionChiropractic.com.
See ad, page 12.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Infusion Health Podcast: It’s Gonna Be OK!
– 9am. Join guest, Roseann Capanna-Hodge, as
she discusses the signs of depression and how to
talk about it. Also learn how to relieve mental
health symptoms using proven, safe and effective
natural therapies. Free. LoveInfusionHealth.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Ugandan Vegan Cooking: Rice – 5-6:30pm. Learn
how to cook vegan East African food from scratch.
You’ll learn a bit about the culture of Uganda while
Henry Kisitu, demonstrates how to prepare a delicious,
simple and flavorful Ugandan rice dish. Free.
Online. MSMarket.coop.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Group Channeled Event with Nea Clare – 6:30-
8:30pm. This time is created to support you in acclimating
to the new and awakening consciousness.
Open your mind, explore your edges and experience
group support in this sacred circle. Participation in
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these events will bring your energy into alignment
with the Divine, and promote clarity, health, confidence
and personal power. If you are called, there
is a seat in the circle-you just need to say YES! $15
general admission, $30 ask a question. TicketTailor.
com/Events/NeaClare. See ad, page 23.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
East Central Minnesota Pride – 1-5pm. This
year’s event boasts a full lineup of fun and entertainment,
including live music, food trucks, and drag
performance. COVID-19 vaccines are available for
interested participants. Free. Location: Robinson
Park, Pine City. EastCentralMinnesotaPride.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Introduction to The Harmoinic Alignment Meditation
Practice – 9:30am-12pm. In this workshop,
Nea Clare will walk you through the 4 Foundations
of the Harmonic Alignement Meditation Practice
(HAMP). Understanding these foundations will help
you to understand the powerful and transformative
experience you are undertaking when you engage in
this practice. $55. TicketTailor.com/Events/NeaClare.
See ad, page 23.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Infusion Health Podcast: People are People –
9am. Join co-hosts Rachel Kass and Cris Patrick
for Infusion Health’s mini-series in which they
explore how despite a person’s race, religion, or
sexual orientation, we all want security and what
we see as our level of perfection in happiness. Free.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Budget Cooking: Chicken Meatballs and Coconut
Rice – 5:30-6:30pm. This virtual budget
cooking class features a simple chicken meatball
and rice dish that can feed four people for less
than $15 and can be adapted based on what is in
your pantry. Saba from East Side Table will lead
the cooking demo and Katie from Mississippi
Market will discuss tips and the best ways to
save while shopping at the co-op. Free. Online.
MSMarket.coop.
SEPTEMBER 25-27
5th Annual Mycelium Mysteries Conference
– Hosted by Midwest Women’s Herbal focusing
on all things in the mushroom world. Workshops
offered at the beginner through advanced levels
on topics such as wild mushroom skills, fungal
ecology, fungi and human health, and ethnomycology.
Keynote speakers include ethnomycologist
Elinoar Shavit, mycologists Guiliana Furci
and Sarah Foltz Jordan. Dodgeville, WI. Tickets
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Infusion Health Podcast: Our First PA Surgeon
– 9am. Join guest, John Kass, P.A., orthopedic
surgeon, as he shares why he chose his profession,
how he brings security to his patients, and you might
need to seek the care of an orthopedic surgeon. Free.
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Sri Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader
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meaning, connection and humor to the
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Fridays at 7pm
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ongoing events
Please call or check the websites
to ensure the classes or events
are still scheduled for that week.
Free Online Classes – The University of Minnesota
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Midtown Global Market – Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. &
Sun 10am-6pm. If you’re looking for a more unique
shopping experience, head to the Midtown Global
Market, where more than 50 vendors sell food and
trinkets ranging from local produce to Somalian Pastries,
Middle Eastern olives and Asian spices. There
are also cultural events – from musical performances
to Irish step-dancing lessons. Free. 920 East Lake
St, Minneapolis. MidtownGlobalMarket.org/visit.
tuesday
Weekly Guided & Silent Meditation – 11-11:30am.
Led by a Prayer Chaplain in the Meditation Room,
this meditation is the same one going on concurrently
at Unity Village. It alternates affirmative prayer
and silence. Donation based. Online. UnityOfThe
ValleyMN.org /events-classes.
wednesday
Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop – 8:30-
9:30am. Patricia Enstad, a licensed social worker
and teacher, will provide a lively introduction to the
practices of Mindful Self-Compassion. She writes:
“As we consider the important tasks that lie ahead,
we will need to support our action with compassion
and resiliency. Subtle, yet powerful, these affirming
and portable methods can be utilized anywhere.”
Free. EastsideFreedomLibrary.org/events.
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. $12.
Online. TheMeditationCenter.org.
Free Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a free
weekly meditation. Online. FreeMeditation.com.
friday
Gentle Yoga for Every Body – 10:30-noon. A welcoming
environment for students of all shapes and
sizes. $15. Online options. RiverGardenYoga.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE
DYNAMIC FUNCTIONAL HEALING
M. Cathcart, L.Ac.
5313 Lyndale Ave S. Minneapolis
DynamicFunctionalHealing.com
Comprehensive holistic care for
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Services include acupuncture &
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Dr. Yuan has practiced acupuncture
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His expertise includes cancer
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BODY WORK
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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Barb Ryan, LMT • 612-922-2389
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Avenue S, #220, Edina
Specializing in persistent and
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body. Also providing care to
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Skilled and compassionate
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BREAST HEALTH
AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY
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Holistic breast health consults
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and gain new perspective, clarity
and insight about your life’s
challenges by understanding the
lessons your soul chose to experience. Schedule a free
discovery session to learn how to create a purposefilled
life. See ad, page 13.
SPIRITUAL ALIGNMENT ACTIVATOR
Nea Clare
NeaClare.com • Nea@NeaClare.com
You are a Divine Being! Are you
longing for clarity, spiritual connection
and access to personal
wisdom? Let’s talk. Book your
session today and save 25%, using
code: IAMWISE. Email Nea
for a free consult. See ad, page 23.
DENTIST
HEALTH CENTERED DENTISTRY
N7915-902 St
River Falls, WI • 715-426-7777
HealthCenteredDentistry.com
Whole Person Dentistry observes
and deals with the mind,
body and spirit, not just your
teeth. This approach to dentistry
encompasses both modern
science and knowledge
drawn from the world’s great
traditions in natural healing.
NATURAL SMILES DENTAL CARE
3434 Lexington Ave. N., Suite 700
Shoreview • 651-483-9800
NaturalSmilesDental.com
We’re an integrative
practice committed to
promoting dental wellness
and overall assistance to
the whole person. We
desire to participate in the
creation of healthier lives,
while being sensitive to physical, philosophical,
emotional and financial concerns. See ad, page 7.
DENTIST
PURE DENTAL
Dr. Amy Ha Truong
6230 10th St. N., Ste 520, Oakdale
651-731-3064 • PureDentalMN.com
Pure Dental offers integrative,
holistic, alternative and biological
dentistry for your dental health.
We take pride in providing
quality, holistic dental care and
service for our patients. See ad,
page 25.
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 27.
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 21.
EDUCATION
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH
SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
2501 W. 84th St., Bloomington
NWHealth.edu • 952-888-4777
Learn about the leading health
science programs including
Acupuncture and Chinese
Medicine, Massage Therapy
and more. Prepare for success
at a leading natural integrative
medicine university. See ad, page 11.
ENERGY HEALING
EMOTION CODE HEALING
Master Hong
Certified Emotion Code Practitioner
11012 Cedar Lake Rd., Minnetonka
952-513-7285 or 914-708-9463
Chronic pain? Suffering from
emotions? Relationship problems?
Life not going as planned? The
Emotion Code is a tool I use to
help you break through any
emotional and spiritual blocks so
you can live your best life. Trial
session only $35.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALING
ANNETTE RUGOLO
Master Dowser
AnnetteRugolo.com
Is the energy of your home depleting
you or supporting you?
If you feel like you are hitting
your head against a brick wall, it
may be the wall of dense energy
in your home. To more easily
expand into our light and our
soul purpose, it is important that
the spaces we live energetically
support us. Contact me for more
information on dowsing, environmental healing and
space clearing. See ad, page 13.
ESSENTIAL OILS
AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY
Joyce Sobotta • 715-828-0117
AromaTherapyNaturesWay.com
Education about pure essential
oils and the lymphatic system
available on my website. I offer
consultations and custom blends
that work synergistically for a
wide range of emotional and
health concerns. See ad, page 15.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CAMPFIRE STUDIO
Sara Shrode, Graphic Designer
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.
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole
scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and
bad things are very easy to get.
~Confucius
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HEALTH FOOD STORES
MASTEL’S HEALTH FOODS
1526 St Clair Ave, St Paul
Mastels.com • 651-690-1692
Mastel’s Health Foods is Minnesota’s
oldest health and wellness
store. We carry a full line of
vitamins, minerals, supplements,
herbs and more. We emphasize
organic, biodynamic, biodegradable,
holistic and hypoallergenic
products and pride ourselves on
stocking hard-to-find items. See
ad, page 22.
HOUSING - SUPPORTIVE
BROEFFLE LATIMORE
ADULT FOSTER CARE
License #1102359 • 763-600-6967
8600 Northwood Parkway, New Hope
Providing a caring and supportive
home for adults, no
matter their abilities. With
28-plus years of experience,
we offer a nurturing and family-like
environment for up to
four residents who are elderly and/or have developmental
disabilities. Residents receive assistance
with personal cares, meal prep and feeding assistance,
medication administration, transfers and
mobility, transportation and advocacy. We treat your
loved one like family.
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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 2.
METROEAST NATURAL
HEALING CENTER
6993 35th St N #2, Oakdale
651-771-1703 • NutritionChiropractic.com
Nutrition Response Testing
(NRT) is a noninvasive
system of analyzing the
body to determine the underlying
causes of illness and non-optimum health.
Our clinically proven system may be quite different
from any other healing practice you have experienced.
The actual procedure is simple and direct,
with the body providing all of the information and
feedback needed. See ad, page 12.
PHYSICIANS
DR. ISAAC M. ENGHOLM
Deploy Health Family Practice/
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Ave. S, Ste. 220, Edina
DeployHealthFP.com • 612-712-4423
Dr. Engholm’s practice offers
unlimited office visits,
with most lasting over an
hour. He offers telehealth
and home visits at no additional
charge and his patients
can call 24/7, which reduces the need to utilize
after-hours urgent care or emergency room visits.
Memberships are $75/mo for adults, and $25/mo for
children (added to adult member). See ad, page 2.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
FRAN BIEGANEK, MS, LP
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Ave. S. Suite 220, Edina
612-564-9947 • FranBieganekTherapy.com
As a Licensed Psychologist,
Fran provides holistic, traumainformed
therapy to help clients
identify areas of potential
growth, obstacles to growth,
and processes that facilitate
healing and transcendence. She
also provides QEEG (brain
mapping) and neurofeedback
services that facilitate increased brain efficiency.
See ad, page 2.
RADIO/PODCASTS
AM950 THE PROGRESSIVE VOICE
OF MINNESOTA
AM950Radio.com
The only Progressive Talk Radio
station in Minnesota. We strive to
provide the best progressive
programming available and
feature national talkers Thom
Hartmann, Stephanie Miller, Mike
Crute and Brad Friedman. We are
also dedicated to local programming that creates a
community forum for important Minnesota Progressive
issues. See ad, page 32.
INFUSION HEALTH PODCAST
LoveInfusionHealth.editorx.io/mysite
Join hosts Rachel Kass and Cris
Patrick as they bring together the
best of Western medicine and
Eastern healing fusing the
education of both, to create the
best you. No health subject is left
untouched, but DISCLAIMER,
we are not professionals. We give suggestions in the
lighter subjects and bring in professionals for the
deeper ones. See ad, page 13.
SKINCARE - NATURAL
SILK ROAD WELLNESS
Annie Qaiser and Sameen Khan
SilkRoadWellness.com
Silk Road Wellness is the first
fully halal-certified wellness
brand in USA. A bold fusion of
East and West, the distinctive
skincare and wellness line is a
unique combination of traditional
healing systems, prophetic
traditions and contemporary natural beauty
standards. All products are free of artificial coloring,
preservatives and fillers and are packaged in ecofriendly
and reusable packaging. See ad, page 12.
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 3.
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