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what is ahead as much as you can—rather than dreading the oncoming winter.
Becoming present, slowing down and relaxation, along with proper nutrition and
exercise, are all things we can do to improve and maintain our brain health. Understanding
our repetitive thoughts, resolving resentments, and releasing regret and worry help us
to balance our mental health, key to maintaining a healthy brain.
Over the decades, I have cared for dozens of people who’ve had significant mental
decline, including my grandmother and mother. Both of these loving and powerful
women were taken from us much sooner than they should have been, and the mental
decline caused the death of the person we knew years before they actually physically
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way of being. Most of us do this and I am certainly not passing judgement.
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years old), and seeing their struggles that lasted five to 10 years of their lives, make me
more cognizant of my own lifestyle changes. It seems more people than ever are becoming
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16 DYING WELL
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POWER OF A HUG
24 HEALTHY BRAIN
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How to Prevent Cognitive Decline
25 YUMMY, YUMMY,
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health briefs
Lose Weight with
Small Calorie Reduction
A reduction of just 200
calories a day combined
with aerobic exercise four
times a week produced
greater weight loss and
better heart health in
obese, sedentary adults
than exercise alone or a
600-calorie reduction plus
exercise, reports a new
study in Circulation. Researchers
from the Wake
Forest School of Medicine,
in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, tested 160 adults ages
65 to 79. Those that combined exercise with 200 fewer
calories a day lost 10 percent of their weight, about 20
pounds, over five months. They had a 21 percent average
increase in the aorta’s ability to expand and contract, a
key indicator of heart health. Measures of aortic stiffness
did not change significantly for the exercise-only group or
the 600-calorie-reduction-plus-exercise group. Weight
loss was similar for both calorie-reduction groups, even
though one group consumed nearly three times fewer
calories per day.
Boost Kids’ Learning
Abilities with Exercise
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The right kind of
exercise can help kids
learn vocabulary better,
suggests research
from the University
of Delaware. An
article published in
the Journal of Speech
Language and Hearing
Research reports that when 48 children between 6 and 12
years of age were taught new words before swimming, they
scored 13 percent higher on a test of the words than children
that did CrossFit-like exercises or colored pictures.
Lead researcher Maddy Pruitt says that exercise is known
to increase levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a
protein she describes as the “Miracle-Gro of the brain.”
Swimming made a difference, she says, because it is an
automatic movement, while the CrossFit exercises were
new to them and required mental energy.
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Boost Cognition with
Green Tea Compound
A single dose of 100 milligrams
of the compound
L-theanine—the amount
found in four cups of green
tea—improved reaction
times and working memory
of men and women in new
research from Japan’s
Central Research Institute,
in Shizuoka. In the doubleblind,
placebo-controlled
study, 69 adults that selfreported
cognitive decline
reacted more quickly to computer-generated promptings
and answered more questions correctly after ingesting the
compound compared to the placebo.
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Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to
Reduce Cognitive Decline
Eating foods high in flavonoids—the
antioxidant-rich
plant compounds found
in strawberries, oranges,
peppers and apples—can
reduce the risk of cognitive
decline by 20 percent or
more, reports new research
published by the American
Academy of Neurology.
Researchers followed more than 78,000 people in their
late 40s and early 50s for 20 years, asking them what they
ate and to evaluate their cognitive skills. They found that
those foods with more flavones, such as yellow or orange
fruits and vegetables and some spices, reduced cognitive
decline the most, at 38 percent—the equivalent of being
three to four years younger in age.
Anthocyanins, found in blueberries, blackberries and
cherries, were associated with a 24 percent reduced risk
of cognitive decline. “The people in our study who did the
best over time ate an average of at least half a serving per
day of foods like orange juice, oranges, peppers, celery,
grapefruits, grapefruit juice, apples and pears,” says study
author Walter Willett, M.D., a nutrition and epidemiology
professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
“And it’s never too late to start, because we saw those
protective relationships whether people were consuming
the flavonoids in their diet 20 years ago or if they started
incorporating them more recently.”
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Live Healthfully to Mitigate
Genetic Cancer Risk
Healthy lifestyle factors
such as exercise, proper
diet, low body mass index
and abstinence from
smoking and drinking
correlate with decreased
cancer incidence, even
in those with a high genetic
risk, according to a
Chinese study published
in Cancer Research. The
researchers calculated
and applied the genetic risks for 16 cancers in men and 18
cancers in women to genotype information from 443,000
citizens from England, Scotland and Wales registered in
a databank. Notably, 97 percent of patients in the study
had a high genetic risk of at least one cancer type. Among
patients with high genetic risk, the five-year cancer incidence
was 7.23 percent in men and 5.77 percent in women
with an unfavorable lifestyle. That compared with 5.51
percent in men and 3.69 percent in women with a favorable
lifestyle, effectively moving them into an intermediate
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global briefs
Tree House
Knock On Wood
A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber
(CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to
traditional, concrete-based
construction. The foundation
is cement, but multistory
wooden structures
of 13 floors and higher are
possible. Using timber has
environmental benefits in
the form of lowered carbon
emissions. Mathias Fridholm, director of Svenskt Tra
(Swedish Wood), an industry organization, says, “Wood
is in many ways an excellent material for building in dense
cities, because we can prefabricate all the elements in
factories instead of onsite.” Prefabrication speeds construction
and reduces truck traffic. CLT is not only strong
and light, it is breathable; it holds heat, but doesn’t need
plastic layers to manage moisture like concrete, which
also requires sand, a non-renewable resource that requires
drudging seabeds. Managed forests are renewable
and serve as a carbon storage facility.
Anna Ervast Oberg, a project manager at Swedish real
estate developer Folkhem, advises that just changing the
structure of a building to wood from concrete would result
in an immediate 50 percent reduction in emissions. “What
we have to do now is to stop the emissions, very fast. This
gives us a hint of where we should be focusing; where we
can make the biggest difference.”
courtesy of Svenskt Tra
Sorting Soirée
Renovating the Recycling Stream
Americans use a single
recycling stream in which
everything goes into
one bin to be sorted and
cleaned at the designated
collection point; a system
that requires too much
labor with less-than-stellar
results. A study conducted by the South Korean SK
Group asked 1,500 U.S. adults about sustainable packaging
and found that 72 percent prefer products with
easily recycled or reused packaging, but don’t understand
what can actually be recycled. Forty-two percent
were not aware that containers such as plastic bottles
cannot be recycled without removing the label. When
dirty and labeled recyclables are deposited with clean
recyclables, they contaminate the whole batch, creating
massive amounts of unnecessary waste.
SKC Inc. has introduced Ecolabel, the first shrink
sleeve label that doesn’t need to be removed from plastic
bottles to be recycled. This removes the burden from
the consumer and recyclers while making the process
easier. Recyclops uses independent drivers to service recycling
routes, creating income for locals and sustainable
living options for residents. They’re innovating the recycling
pickup process by using an Uber Eats-type phone
app to enable the pickup of recyclables from areas that
aren’t being serviced.
courtesy of Recyclops.com
Wicked Wonders
Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has labeled cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica),
a native plant of Southeast Asia, as one of the world’s worst invasive weeds. It’s banned
as an invasive species by the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, but a study published in
the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment by the University of
Massachusetts Amherst discovered that this and about 1,300 other invasive plants are
sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers.
Lead author Evelyn M. Beaury, a graduate student in organismic and evolutionary
biology at University of Massachusetts, says that she and her fellows found cogongrass
was being sold by 33 outlets in 17 states. She notes, “This is a tricky case, because plant
breeders are marketing a sterile cultivar, but research shows these plants are not completely
sterile and can still become invasive.” According to the USDA, there are no known
effective biological control methods. Beaury states, “While patchy state regulations
definitely contribute to the widespread availability of invasive plants in the U.S., it’s
clear we as a public also lack awareness about which plants are invasive and how they
spread to new areas. If we want to continue to protect native ecosystems, regulators
and managers need more resources to do so.”
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Storm Clouds
Water Shortage is a Global Problem
Lake Urmia, in Iran, has
decreased in size by 50
percent from 2,085 square
miles in the 1990s to 965
now, and the Department of
Environmental Protection of
West Azerbaijan is concerned
that it may disappear
entirely. Scenarios like this are multiplying in the Middle East
because the water table is becoming depleted. Persistent
drought and high temperatures, in addition to poor water
management and overuse, create a bleak outlook unless
changes are made. A study by the Iranian Energy Ministry
found the fate of the lake was more than 30 percent attributable
to climate change.
Iran, Iraq and Jordan extract copious amounts of water
from the ground for irrigation, and Charles Iceland, global
director of water at the World Resources Institute, says,
“They’re using more water than is available routinely through
rain.” In Iran, a network of dams used by the agriculture sector
uses about 90 percent of the nation’s supply. “Both declining
rainfall and increasing demand in these countries are
causing many rivers, lakes and wetlands to dry up,” Iceland
says. As areas become uninhabitable in the future, political
violence may emerge over how to share and manage rivers
and lakes. Transboundary usage must be regulated and
monitored if there is any hope to resolve the crisis.
Kid Safe
Bye-Bye to a Nasty Pesticide
courtesy of Google Maps
After a multiyear effort, the
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) has ruled
that chlorpyrifos, a pesticide
linked to neurological damage
in children, including reduced
IQ, loss of working memory and
attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan cites the action as an
overdue step to protect children and farmworkers from
dangerous consequences of the pesticide. “EPA will follow
the science and put health and safety first.” The ruling will
take effect in February 2022.
Patti Goldman, an attorney for Earthjustice, says,
“Chlorpyrifos will finally be out of our fruits and vegetables.”
The pesticide has been sprayed on crops such as strawberries,
apples, citrus, broccoli and corn since 1965. Up
until 2000, it was used to kill ants, roaches and mosquitos.
The Natural Resources Defense Council notes that it will
still be allowed for other uses such as cattle ear tags.
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Silver Fillings:
Just ugly?
Or harmful too?
This is a picture
of a “Silver”
or “Amalgam”
filling. It is 50 -
52% MERCURY!
If the mercury in
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This is a picture
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They can last as
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harmful heavy metals.
As noted on Dr. Mercola,
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Mercury fillings may have a
significant negative impact on your
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eco tip
Simple Ways to Reduce
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Plastic is a petrochemical-based,
non-biodegradable pollution nightmare.
As discarded water bottles and
shampoo containers pile up for hundreds
of years in landfills, we continue
to produce more and more of the
stuff. Meanwhile, plastic breaks down
into microparticles that contaminate
waterways, air, soil and even snow.
They show up in foods and beverages
we consume. While more research
is needed to understand the human
health impacts of microplastics, here
are some ways to avoid ingesting
these tiny particles.
DON’T DRINK PLASTIC-BOTTLED WATER. Plastic-bottled water has
approximately double the microplastics of tap water, studies have found. Ditch
single-use, plastic-bottled water. Instead, fill reusable stainless steel or glass
containers with filtered tap water, chill and enjoy. Filtering tap water can help
improve the taste and reduce other undesirable elements, and most carbon
block filters with a micron rating of two or less will remove microplastics.
AVOID BEAUTY PRODUCTS WITH MICROBEADS. To reduce exposure to
microplastics and dissuade manufacturers from using plastic, avoid any beauty
products with microbeads, including certain toothpastes and facial scrubs.
Some words on product labels that indicate microbeads are polypropylene,
polyethylene and polylactic acid (PLA).
WEAR NATURAL, NON-SYNTHETIC FABRICS. Synthetic fabrics shed microplastic
fibers in the wash and as we wear them. Clothing made with natural
fibers such as cotton is preferable.
WASH AND DRY SYNTHETIC CLOTHES DIFFERENTLY. When we wash
and dry synthetic fabrics, significant levels of microplastics are released into
the environment. To lessen this effect, air dry clothes or decrease their time
in the dryer. Products are emerging to help filter and collect small synthetic
fibers before they wash down the drain and into our waterways or get released
into the air. Among the most promising are a washing bag (GuppyFriend.us),
laundry ball (CoraBall.com) and in-machine filtration devices (XerosTech.com).
REDUCE MEAT AND FISH CONSUMPTION. As microplastics proliferate
and marine and land animals eat them, they are finding their way into our food
supply. We can limit our exposure by eating less meat and fish.
VACUUM AND DUST REGULARLY. Our homes are filled with microplastics.
Regularly dusting surfaces and vacuuming with a HEPA filter that traps dust is a
great way to reduce these particles in the indoor air environment.
DRIVE LESS. As we drive our cars, microplastic flies off the tires and becomes
airborne pollution. Find ways to drive less; opt instead for carpooling
or public transportation.
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Tapping
Into Your
Happy COW
by Master Hong Kim
Life is stressful. Whether it is the normal stress of our day-to-day lives or the stress
of significant life changes, it all impacts our emotions and brain health.
Often, people will miss the early signs of how stress is impacting their health.
Some of the first signs include a reduction of saliva in the mouth, making it difficult to
speak and swallow. Tear production slows, causing eye irritation and difficulty in vision.
The nose becomes dry and the ears shut out many of the sounds around them, taking
away the other senses that help people understand their surroundings.
This low-energy state can also cause insomnia, headaches and migraines. People
suffer with stomach and digestion issues and heartburn. Paying attention to these early
signs of stress and taking steps to become present can help alleviate the chances of stress
causing more severe health problems—of the dis-ease causing disease.
To remain healthy, happy and peaceful, practice the Happy COW: Cool head, Open
heart, Warm abdomen. When in a positive state, the head remains cool, allowing freedom
of thought and ease in understanding. The heart is open to emotions and feelings,
flushing warmth to the abdomen, allowing it to function properly. This flows in a circular
motion from the top of the head, down through the heart, and to the abdomen, then
back up again.
This is similar to what happens in nature. The sun radiates heat to the Earth; water
on Earth evaporates and cools the air and the process continues. When this process is
disrupted, there is inclement weather and natural disaster.
When experiencing the negative emotions brought on by stress, the heart closes,
trapping emotions inside. The head heats up, resulting in difficulty in reasoning and
decision making, causing strong reactions and issues in relationships. The stomach cools,
causing a loss of appetite and digestion issues.
To heal the body, focus needs to be placed in the body. Tapping is an effective relaxation
technique based on the principles of acupuncture. As a variation on acupuncture,
tapping is a form of acupressure. By using the fingers, hands and fists to tap on focused
areas of the body, the acupuncture points (meridians) switch from closed to open. Think
of it as knocking on a closed door until someone opens it—this is what tapping does for
the acupuncture points.
To recover the Happy Cow, practice this simple tapping exercise:
1. Open the heart – With your fingertips, begin tapping in the center of the chest
at the sternum and breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth, making a
sound on the exhale. Focus on the feelings and if tears start, allow their release. Continue
this for five to 15 minutes. It may be painful at first in the area being tapped, but this
discomfort will ease as the acupuncture points, or doors, open.
2. Warm the abdomen – To create energy in the lower energy center, make a fist
and begin tapping just below the belly button with the pinky side of the fist. At the same
time, begin the next exercise.
3. Cool the head – Known as brain
wave vibration. Turn the head slowly from
side to side, breathing in through the
nose and out through the mouth, allowing
sound on the exhale. Be present to the
emotions that arise. Allow them to flow,
whether positive or negative. Continue the
abdomen tapping and head exercise for
five to 15 minutes.
It is recommended to do this practice
every evening at bedtime to release any
negative emotions and stress of the day,
allowing for more restful sleep—and a
happy COW.
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Best Natural
Remedies for
Gum Disease
by Madelyn Pearson
Finding the best way to improve an individual’s health and immune system in the
recent health crisis creates the need for a holistic approach and one of the most effective
ways of mending is through holistic dental care. This approach is focused on
prevention and all other elements of health while treating dental issues. Hence, holistic
dentistry looks at the whole person and places a greater emphasis on the entire being. This
is based on the notion that all aspects of health, including emotional and spiritual well-being,
are interconnected. This approach is also known as natural dentistry, unconventional
dentistry and progressive dentistry, among many other alternative names.
A holistic dentist will collaborate, communicate and discuss all of the many ways
that appropriate dental care, nutrition and lifestyle changes can help in achieving greater
quality of life. By switching from a traditional to a holistic approach of dentistry, an
individual will reap a slew of advantages that will help improve not only dental health,
but overall well-being.
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Gum Disease Causes
Periodontitis, also known as gum disease or periodontal disease, begins with bacterial
development in the mouth and, if not treated appropriately, can lead to tooth loss due to
deterioration of the tissue that surrounds the teeth. Periodontitis is frequently preceded
by gingivitis (gum inflammation).
Although gingivitis does not always lead
to periodontitis, this affects the majority
of individuals at some time in their life,
and its mild symptoms make it easy to
overlook. However, if left untreated, it can
lead to more serious dental issues.
Plaque, a sticky film of germs and
food, forms around the teeth when a
person neglects and/or forgets to brush,
floss and rinse with mouthwash. The
muck produces acids which attack the
outer shell of the teeth (enamel) and
cause decay. Plaque hardens into tartar
after 72 hours which builds around the
gum line making it difficult to thoroughly
clean the teeth and gums. This
accumulation irritates and inflames the
gums over time, resulting in gingivitis after
which the rest of the damages follow.
Holistic Dentistry Natural
Remedies
Here are some common and effective
natural remedies in holistic dentistry:
1. Neem – This is an Ayurvedic remedy;
Ayurveda focuses on maintaining
good health and preventing and treating
illness via lifestyle modifications such as
massage, meditation, yoga, dietary adjustments
and the use of herbal medicines.
The neem leaf extract has antibacterial
properties that improve overall gum
health, and helps remove plaque and
tartar to prevent gingivitis. Neem extract
mouthwashes are an effective holistic
approach to protect oral health without
causing any harm to the mouth.
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A holistic dentist will collaborate, communicate and
discuss all of the many ways that appropriate dental care,
nutrition and lifestyle changes can help in achieving greater
quality of life.
2. Green Tea – Green tea is abundant
in antioxidants which may aid in
the reduction of inflammation. Green tea
can assist in reducing the inflammatory
response of the immune system to germs
in the mouth. The gums and supporting
jawbone suffer less damage as a result of
the lessened inflammation.
3. Tea Tree Oil – Tea tree oil is an essential
oil made from the leaves of the Melaleuca
alternifolia plant, which is native to
Australia. Tea tree oil gets its name from
the fact that the leaves were once used as a
tea replacement. The oil from the leaves is
the component that is utilized medicinally.
It is important to note that undiluted tea
tree oil can be harmful if applied directly
to the mouth.
4. Hydrogen Peroxide – This is a
mild antiseptic and is frequently effective
in preventing skin infections caused by
small cuts and scrapes. Hydrogen peroxide
swishing can also help alleviate mild oral
irritations and destroy germs that might
cause gum disease. Hydrogen peroxide in
a 3 percent solution and diluted with 50
percent water can be used for oral hygiene.
Consider utilizing a water flosser to dilute
hydrogen peroxide. These oral irrigators
spray water around the teeth and beneath
the gums, removing and killing dangerous
germs.
5. Aloe Vera – It is an effective natural
remedy to treat burns and scrapes inside
the mouth and is extensively used to help
gums heal after surgeries. Aloe vera gels are
effective for swollen or sore gums as well.
The use of a gel may help with early healing
and minimize pain and may provide comfort
if the gums are painful or inflamed.
6. Turmeric Paste – Turmeric paste
has healing and cleansing properties that
can be effectively used for holistic dental
practices. It is capable of reducing inflammation
because of its antimicrobial and
antioxidant properties. It can be consumed
as a part of the diet or accessed as oral
supplements for maximum benefits.
7. Salt Water – This is a natural
disinfectant that is easily available and
convenient to use. This holistic dentistry
practice helps eliminate disease-causing
bacteria in the mouth and improve the
healing conditions of inflamed mouth
tissue. Warm salt water is a good start to
clean the mouth.
8. Lemongrass Oil – A small amount
of lemongrass oil has high-antibacterial
properties that can cleanse plaque effectively.
It is also used to treat gum inflammation.
Swishing two drops of lemongrass
oil in a cup of water for 30 seconds and
spitting it out is a great natural remedy to
treat and prevent gum disease.
9. Vitamin C – This plays a crucial
role in protecting overall health.
Consuming fruits with high-vitamin C
content is an amazing way to protect the
teeth, gums and jaw longer. Some common
edibles include Brussels sprouts, red
peppers, grapefruit, oranges, kiwi, papaya
and other fruits.
It is important to note that mercury/
amalgam fillings or metal crowns can also
contribute to gum disease, as they are not
biocompatible and can cause inflammation.
Replacement of these restorations
can help with overall gum disease and
periodontal issues.
Taking care of one’s teeth and gums
from an early stage will help prevent damages,
diseases, inflammation and other
detrimental conditions to oral health.
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Does This Sound Like You?
Consult with professionals and set a
routine to practice holistic dental natural
remedies in boosting oral health immunity.
A good holistic oral hygiene routine
following the aforementioned tips will
benefit a great deal in the long run. This
will give more confidence and bring out
the brightest smile when everything feels
great from within.
Dr. Madelyn Pearson of
Natural Smiles Dental
Care, in Shoreview, is a
past president of the
Holistic Dental Association
and an accredited member
of the International
Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
(IAOMT). She has taken advanced coursework
in orthopedic orthodontics, sleepappliance
therapy, pediatric dentistry,
amalgam/mercury removal, and is Invisalign
certified. Pearson is committed to the
integration of dental sciences with holistic
health and has studied craniosacral therapy,
homeopathy, applied kinesiology and
nutrition. To learn more, visit Natural
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Four Steps to
a Good Death
by Ronica O’Hara
On his deathbed, Apple founder Steve Jobs looked for a long time at his children,
his sister and his wife, then moved his gaze to the space behind them. “Oh wow!
Oh wow! Oh wow!” he gasped. No one can know for certain what he was experiencing,
but his words point to the deep, mysterious potential of our final hours—the
awareness of which can transform our life long before its end.
“An awareness of dying, of death, can wake us up to life. It helps us live a life that’s
rich and full and meaningful. When we deny the truth of dying, we live less wholeheartedly,
less completely,” says Frank Ostaseski, founder of the pioneering San Francisco
Zen Hospice Project and author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death
Can Teach Us About Living Fully.
The pandemic has 51 percent of us thinking more about our own mortality, a survey
shows. The subject of death has been slowly opening up in America: TV programs like
Six Feet Under and Alternative Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America present dying
and grief more realistically; thousands of small conversational gatherings called “death
cafes” are being held each year; people are designing their own funerals and choosing
green burial sites; and the field of “death doulas” is emerging to help families navigate
the legal and emotional shoals. Half a century after the release of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’
seminal book On Death and Dying, palliative care to ease pain is offered by two-thirds of
American hospitals, and Medicare funding for end-of-life hospice care has grown tenfold
over the last two decades.
Yet for many, death remains the last taboo—85 percent of us have not discussed our
last wishes yet with loved ones. Thousands of studies in the emerging field of experimental
existential psychology have found that when reminded subconsciously of death,
people tend to drive faster, drink harder, smoke more and get meaner to out-groups in
attempts to lower their anxiety.
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But when we look death squarely in the
face, that anxiety recedes, the research
concludes. Gratitude, self-honesty and the
humility of recognizing our place in the
larger whole are also proven antidotes.
With less fear, we are better able to take
the proactive, concrete steps that ease our
passage—getting clear on our values and
desires, having important conversations,
attending to final decisions and opening
to our spiritual process. Although death
has its own ways and means, these four
processes can make it more likely we will
die as we would like to.
Defining What We Value “Deeply consider
what your priorities in life are,” says
Tarron Estes, founder and CEO of The Conscious
Dying Institute, in Boulder, which has
trained more than 6,500 doulas since 2013.
“Ask yourself, if I had only three months
to live, what’s important to me spiritually,
emotionally, physically? What do I still need
to do or say?” She recommends Stephen
Levine’s book, A Year to Live, for exercises
and meditations for that process.
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“Don’t wait until the time of your dying to discover what it has
to teach you,” advises Ostaseski, who has sat beside more than
2,000 hospice patients in their last hours. “When I’m with dying
people, the things that are important to them are not their spiritual
beliefs, but are more about relationships—‘Am I loved? Did
I love well?’ Those two questions are useful inquiries now. They
help us to discover where value and meaning can be found.”
By applying our values to the dying process, we can start sorting
through options. Do we want to die at home or in a hospital?
What medical procedures will we accept or decline?
What measures do we want to be taken to sustain
our life? Who do we want to be at our side? And
what do we need to say before that time?
Having Important Conversations
As daunting as the prospect of an
end-of-life talk with family and
friends may seem, it can start
with simple words like “I
want to talk with you about
something important to me.”
Without spelling out our
desires, death can become
inadvertently medicalized:
Nine in 10 of us say we want to
die in our homes, but only two in 10 do. “The default systems are
all to treat, treat, treat, until someone finally says, ‘No,’ so many
people end up on a high-tech conveyor belt to the ICU,” says
award-winning journalist Katy Butler, author of The Art of Dying
Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life. Among people that
undertake such talks, 73 percent describe the experience as positive,
reassuring and productive. A downloadable Conversation
Starter Guide (TheConversationProject.org) provides practical
guidance for these critical conversations.
Attending to Medical and Burial Decisions Taking care of
business—the paperwork aspects of death known as advance
directives—spares loved ones from having to make tough decisions
later. A last will and testament precludes pain and infighting among
family and friends. A living will specifies what treatments are wanted
under what conditions. A medical power of attorney designates a
trusted person to make medical decisions if a patient is not capable.
A Do Not Resuscitate order approved by a doctor means emergency
medical workers are less likely to give CPR, which frequently causes
trauma and broken ribs in elderly or frail patients. Either cremation
or a burial can be decided upon; environmental options such
as a forest burial in a wooden casket can be explored. Local hospice
options can be surveyed in advance; nonprofits generally are rated
better than profit-making groups.
Opening to the Spiritual Process Whether or not we have religious
beliefs to carry us through waves of loss and sorrow, death
can spur spiritual insight. “In dying, we withdraw from our outer
circles and come into the inner circles of our lives—the relationships
that matter most to us,” says Ostaseski, who has worked
four decades with hospice patients. “There’s a growing silence that
has us becoming more contemplative and reflective. Our sense of
time and space changes and we enter into a kind of free flow. The
boundaries we have lived by begin to dissolve, and we start to feel
ourselves as part of something larger—not as a belief, but as a natural
occurrence. Often people realize themselves to be more than
the small, separate self they had thought themselves to be.”
Joan Tollifson, a Zen-trained spiritual teacher and author of Death:
The End of Self-Improvement, concurs: “When the future disappears,
we are brought home to the immediacy that we may have avoided all
our lives. With no future left to fantasize about, the focus of attention
may finally be fully on right Now, the only place where our life
ever actually is. Really getting that ‘This is it,’ there may be a sudden
recognition of the absolute preciousness and wonder of every simple
ordinary thing and of the people around us, just as they are, with
all their flaws and foibles. Old grudges and resentments often melt
away, and love shines through.
“All the things which may have been part of our self-image—
independence, physical strength, cognitive sharpness, good
appearance and so on—have either disappeared or are rapidly
collapsing, which invites the discovery that none of that really
mattered, that what we truly or more fundamentally are is not
dependent on any of that.
“The greatest gift we can give to a loved one who is dying,” says
Tollifson, is to “simply be present, listen, follow your heart, trust
the process. Everything else will follow from that. There’s no right
or wrong way.”a
It can be difficult to know what to say to a loved one near the
end, but hospice workers recommend five phrases that have
deep healing potential, even if a person seems unconscious: “I
love you,” “Thank you,” “Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” and
“Goodbye” or “Until we meet again.” As Butler points out, the
first four phrases can be said any time in our lives.
Increasingly in hospice care, loved ones are encouraged to sit
with the body after the death, touching it, sharing stories, perhaps
gently bathing it and dressing it in favorite clothes. “Touching
the body, feeling the coolness, makes the death real to the family,”
Ostaseski says. “Research shows that people that went through that
process still grieved, but they were able to be with the emotion and
not be overwhelmed by it.”
Facing the reality of death—as hard and heartbreaking as that can
be—can free us to truly live life, said Jobs. After his terminal cancer
diagnosis, he told Stanford students in a commencement address,
“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve
ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because
almost everything—all external expectations, all pride, all fear of
embarrassment or failure—these things just fall away in the face of
death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you
are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking
you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no
reason not to follow your heart.”
Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@
gmail.com.
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SACRED DANCE
Moving into Divine Energy
by Marlaina Donato
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Heart-healthy dancing of all types is known to promote overall physical and
mental health. When they are spirit-infused, forms like African, Middle Eastern,
ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini dance offer us the opportunity to stay in
shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force.
Classes in these styles of dance, which are most often conducted barefoot, draw upon a
deep cultural well and include the infectious heartbeat of live accompaniment. Just about
anyone can find their own blissful groove when going with the flow is the focus. “In class,
I choose to emphasize the feeling more than the step itself. The goal is always to get a spiritual
release,” says Darian Parker, a Brooklyn-based West African dance teacher, professor
and choreographer. “I always encourage my students to privilege ‘having a good time’ over
succumbing to self-criticism from not perfecting a step.”
Modern Moves, Ancient Roots
There are more than 3,000 ethnic groups on the continent of Africa, and each dance style
has a purpose that is defined by its unique history. In the West African tradition, dances
are designed to heal the individual and from the broader perspective, restore community.
Parker, a faculty member of Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance, in Brooklyn,
celebrates the culture and art of the Mande people. “In short, Mande dance trains
your spirit just as much as it trains your body,” says Parker. “In many Mande cultures, the
ground is thought to be the habitation of our ancestors, who are thought to animate our
bodies when we dance. In this way, you
can think of dance as a ritual technology
that renews our connections with those
who came before us.”
While an African dance class encourages
high energy and joyous expression,
ecstatic dance can be a portal to self-discovery
and connectedness. Springboarding
from ancient societies worldwide,
modern ecstatic dance is freeform and
hallmarked by trance or tribal beats.
“Ecstatic dance has offered me a portal
to my subconscious, my spirit, my deep
knowing. It’s a way to, as Gabrielle Roth,
the creator of 5Rhythms, put it, ‘Get out
of my head and into my body,’ and in my
body there is wonderful wisdom,” explains
Heidi Sheldon, a seasoned ecstatic dancer
and licensed counselor in Stroudsburg,
Pennsylvania. “Your spirit knows what to
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You just need to allow your body to follow.”
Belly of Bliss, Heart of Light
Middle Eastern dance is comprised of
many dance styles—folk and tribal,
classical and most widely known, belly
dancing. In ancient times, the latter was
practiced in rituals for fertile harvests
and women’s fertility, including physical
preparation for childbirth. In 2017,
a pilot study published in the Journal
of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
showed that belly dance improves depressive
symptoms, fatigue and quality of life
in women with breast cancer.
“Belly dancing is a tantric form of
dance that empowers women to release
shame and accept and love themselves
and their bodies just as they are. The
movements open us to pleasure and
sensual bliss in our very own skin. In
this way, it is very healing and therapeutic,”
says Banafsheh Sayyad, a Persian
dance artist and founder of the Dance
of Oneness Academy, in Los Angeles.
Sayyad’s movement, a fusion of Persian
and Middle Eastern dance, flamenco,
contemporary dance and meditative
whirling, is deeply connected to an ancient
feminine ethos.
As a teacher, she brings the Sama—the
dervish (pronounced “darvish” in Persian)
dance of the Sufis historically reserved for
men—into the hands of women.“In the
traditional Sama, the right arm is extended
up toward the sky with the palm facing up,”
she says. “The left arm is extended out with
the palm facing down toward the Earth. In
so doing, you transmit and emanate the light
you’ve received into the world through your
heart. So, this dance is about becoming a
channel for light and love in the world.”
In essence, stepping into any dance class
can be good for the soul. Sayyad reminds
us, “Every movement and dance style, if
done with the intention of surrendering
one’s sense of separateness into an experience
of the greater or dissolving one’s
identity as a drop of water into the greater
ocean of oneness, can be sacred.”
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artist. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.
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The most common NDE
is reported as traveling
through a long tunnel and
seeing a bright warm light.
Near Death
Experience
Life is a Bigger Story
by Tracy D. Sigfrid
Although the thought of death and dying can produce fear of the unknown, most
people who have had a near death experience (NDE) are a lot less afraid of dying.
NDE is a very real and profound life event. There will always be skeptics of NDEs,
until they experience their own NDE event.
NDE defind. It is a profound personal experience associated with death or impending
death which researchers claim share similar characteristics. It is not a mystery,
although it may seem mysterious.
One can only guess the percentage of NDEs that adults experience. The only statistics
available are those that have been reported to the medical profession, and there are far
more individuals who never share their NDE event for various personal reasons.
Children experience NDEs as well. Their little minds cannot always process the event
let alone try to explain the event to an adult. Children very often are able to see loved ones
who have passed on. In theory, their minds might be less cluttered with static information
and they are open to receiving messages or visits from loved ones who have passed.
An NDE provides a vivid glimpse of what is to come when we leave this life. During
an NDE, one knows without a doubt that they are on the Other Side. Some individuals are
disappointed that they are “returned” to their former life after being shown the beauty on
the Other Side. In reality, they were sent back to their physical body and physical life to
complete their journey, and most survivors are given this explanation prior to returning to
their physical body.
The most common NDE is reported as traveling through a long tunnel and seeing a
bright warm light. There is so much more involved with an NDE than a tunnel and bright
light. Some may share similar details about their NDE, but most NDEs are very different
because every human being is different and each NDE is unique in the details.
It is common for people who have had an NDE to have enhanced empathic abilities,
including vision dreams. The sixth sense, or gut feeling, is also more fine-tuned. Some people
experience an increased awareness of life itself and their life presence in this realm. Some may
experience a deep longing to return to the Other Side to see their dearly departed loved ones,
and some may have difficulty acclimating upon returning to their physical life after having
seen such beauty and having felt so much love while on the Other Side.
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Some individuals are keenly aware of
what they have experienced, and some question
why the NDE occurred at all. Most set
out on a quest for answers, whether through
their own research or seeking help from
a medical professional. Almost always, an
NDE affects the survivor so profoundly that
they set out on a path to be a better person
for themselves and others.
The writer of this article kept her
NDE private for years. I did so for several
reasons. I did not feel anyone would
understand my unique experience and I
was concerned I would be labeled in some
way. I was also aware of the impact my vision/dreams
might have on others close to
me, especially those visions that involved
sadness or death. At times, it was difficult
to hold emotions so tightly. I instinctively
knew when to share details that might help
someone, and also knew when sharing
would not benefit the person.
Oftentimes, people seek professional
therapy in an effort to process their NDE
event, while others relate well to someone
who has experienced the same. Sharing
the NDE with another NDE survivor
provides validation and comfort and, in
some cases, answers to questions. It may
be helpful to discuss what was revealed
on the Other Side and the emotions and
memories that remain.
Survivors know beyond any doubt that
when they experience an NDE; they have
visited the Other Side. They are shown that
they are not alone, and they feel and see
others who are guiding them en route to the
Other Side and back to our physical bodies.
After processing an NDE, survivors
more fully understand the bigger story about
their life and about Life itself, and will be less
fearful of leaving the physical life one day.
Tracy Sigfrid is an NDE
guide and president of
Ventum Medical, LLC, in
Minneapolis. She helps
others transition after an
NDE to find purpose and
meaning in their life
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The brain plays a role in every aspect and every stage
of human life. It is constantly working, even when the
body is at rest. When the brain is functioning properly,
humans are capable of incredible things. They usually do not
think twice about the control center that keeps every function
of their body humming along and allows them to think, learn,
adapt and feel.
It is not until after a person misplaces their keys a few
times, experiences foggy thinking at work, notices that their
mood feels unusually low, or is missing their motivation that
brain health comes to mind. Conditions such as depression,
anxiety, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the most wellknown
reasons why the brain receives attention, but neurological
function exists on a very broad spectrum. As the most
essential organ in the human body, it only makes sense to care
for the brain every day.
Discovering that the brain is the largest user of cellular
energy called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the entire body
might give the impression that it is a complex organ to nourish.
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The gut is known as the second brain thanks to the enteric
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millions of neurons that communicate directly with the main
brain. The ENS is the reason humans can feel emotion in their
gut. This two-way communication essentially means that how
one fuels their body is how they fuel their mind. Focus on these
three habits to maintain or improve brain health:
1. Eat the rainbow – Consuming a large variety of colors
fills the diet with adequate levels of key nutrients that protect the
brain. These include antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc
from foods such as berries, leafy greens, broccoli, citrus fruits
and avocados. Aim for three to four cups of vegetables and fruits
per day.
2. Consume cold-water, fatty fish – Aim for two to three
servings per week of salmon, cod or tuna to increase omega-3
fatty acid intake. The brain is made up of 60 percent fat, and half
of these are omega-3s, key to building nerve cells and essential
for learning and memory.
3. Reduce inflammatory foods – Cutting back on foods
with added sugar, refined carbohydrates, sugary beverages and
alcohol consumption does wonders to reduce harmful, chronic
inflammation in the body and especially the brain. Thanks to the
gut-brain connection, it is well established that inflammatory
foods impact brain function and memory.
Outside of the kitchen, three other areas that deserve attention
for their pivotal roles in brain health are movement, sleep
and stress reduction.
1. Exercise is known to improve mood and memory and
reduce inflammation. Aim for 120 minutes per week of aerobic
activity, whether it is walking, biking or workout classes.
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Stress management does
not need to be complicated,
but it is required for
optimal brain function.
2. The importance of quality sleep
cannot be overemphasized. Consider how
one night of bad sleep impacts problem
solving, mood and energy. Now, apply
that to years of poor sleep. Set a consistent
bedtime and wake-up time (even on the
weekends); keep the bedroom dark, cool
and quiet. Be sure to unwind before bed by
reading or journaling, and keep cellphones
out of the bedroom.
3. Stress management does not need
to be complicated, but it is required for
optimal brain function. Pick any activity
that reduces stress, whether yoga, deep
breathing, reading or knitting, and commit
to five to 10 minutes per day.
Wherever someone finds themselves
on their brain health journey, it is never
too late to improve the function of this
incredible organ.
Chelsea Kazmierczak-
Goethel is an advanced,
clinically trained Nutrition
Response Testing practitioner
at MetroEast Natural
Healing Center, where they
specialize in root cause
wellness care. She is currently pursuing her
Master of Science in Applied Clinical
Nutrition at New York Chiropractic College
and is passionate about helping her patients
feel their best, allowing them to be fully
present in their joyful lives. Kazmierczak-
Goethel was raised in Fargo, North Dakota,
and learned the value of individualized natural
health care and chiropractic care
firsthand as a nationally acclaimed FM Acro
Team gymnast. She moved to the Twin Cities
in 2009, where she earned her B.A. in
Human Physiology at the University of
Minnesota. Prior to pursuing Nutrition
Response Testing training, she worked at
MetroEast Natural Healing Center as a
Patient Advocate, allowing her to participate
in countless patient success stories. This
experience, along with her own health
transformation, magnified her passion for
helping others achieve their health goals. For
more information or to make an appointment,
visit NutritionChiropractic.com. See
ad, page 15.
inspiration
The Healing Power of a Hug
by Marlaina Donato
When we were
children, a
hug helped
to take the sting out of
a skinned knee or quell
first-day-of-school jitters.
In adulthood, hugs are
not as plentiful or practical;
many people lack
partners or loved ones,
and the gesture—both
giving and receiving—is
too often labeled as sentimentality.
As we continue
to move through life with
pandemic restrictions,
hugs can feel risky at a
time when we need them
the most.
A hug elicits a powerful
shot of neurotransmitters
like oxytocin, serotonin
and dopamine, and we
don’t necessarily need
another human to reap
the benefits. Wrapping our arms around a breeze-swept tree in the backyard or on a
hiking trail can lower heart rate and set our brains abuzz with feel-good endorphins.
Earlier this year, the forestry service in Iceland invited people to cuddle up to trees to
offset COVID-19 isolation and get in a good dose of forest bathing. Scientific research,
including a study from Carnegie Mellon University, backs what unapologetic huggers
have always known: Even the most casual embrace can help to lower stress, boost immunity
and promote a better night’s sleep.
Cuddling up with a stuffed animal is a part of everyday life for 43 percent of American
adults, with men taking the lead. Befriending a plush toy is part of some trauma
recovery programs and has a soothing effect on those navigating the dark waters of
grief, loss and chronic anxiety. Snuggling up under a warm, weighted blanket is also
akin to a hug, and has benefits much like the real thing.
Holding and being held strengthens the body’s defense systems, as well as romantic
partnerships, friendships and our relationship with ourselves. Opening our arms can
foster the spiritual discipline of not only giving, but receiving—a vital requirement in
self-care. In a time of chaotic uncertainty, isolation and change, hugs can be medicine;
they can also be a powerful metaphor and reminder to remain open, willing
and beautifully human.
Marlaina Donato is a mind-body-spirit author and recording artist. Connect at
WildflowerLady.com.
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healing ways
Healthy Brain Strategies
How to Prevent Cognitive Decline
by Linda Sechrist
A
healthy brain performs mental processes known as
cognition, which is the acquiring of knowledge and
understanding by means of thought, experience and
the senses. This includes functions and systems such as memory,
learning, language, problem solving, decision making, reasoning
and intelligence. The aging process, a stroke or a brain
injury can cause a mild to severe reduction in healthy brain
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functioning resulting in impaired memory and concentration,
and difficulty in learning new things or making decisions that
impact daily living.
Functional medicine experts focused on preventive health
care agree on the ABC’s for optimizing the brain and protecting
against decline: eating a healthy diet, exercising, reducing
inflammation and stress levels, balancing hormone levels,
cultivating healthy relationships and getting enough restorative
sleep. With their expertise, they are helping to shift the old
paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline into a new
one based on the brain’s neuroplasticity.
Harvard-trained neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor, author of
the bestseller My Stroke of Insight and the recent Whole Brain
Living, is a true poster child for demonstrating the brain’s
neuroplasticity and ability to recover from a massive stroke. She
writes about the congenital neurological brain disorder that became
a problem when an arteriovenous malformation exploded
in her brain’s left hemisphere. For four hours, she observed her
brain functions systemically shutting down one by one. On the
afternoon of her stroke, she could not walk, talk, read, write or
recall any of her life. Eight years later, she was not only slalom
waterskiing again, but also explaining to the world, “We are the
life-force power of the universe, with manual dexterity and two
cognitive minds. We have the power to choose, moment to moment,
who and how we want to be in the world.”
Devaki Lindsey Berkson, author of Sexy Brain, a hormone
formulator and former researcher at Tulane University’s estrogen
think tank, advises, “Most people think hormones are sexy,
reproductive things and when they get older, they’re relieved
that they don’t have to think about them. Not true. The body
has a virtual physiological internet system. Hormones are the
email signals to most cells. While the robustness of hormones
and their signals affects lungs, gut, kidney and vocal cord
health, it especially affects the brain. Balancing hormones with
bioidentical hormones is one solution.”
David Perlmutter, neurologist and co-author of Brain Wash,
cites food as the biggest player in both brain and overall health
in his books and PBS workshops. “Eating inappropriately causes
intestinal permeability, resulting in inflammation, which in
the brain, threatens good decision making—from deciding on
the foods we eat to turning off our televisions at night, getting

a good night’s rest, making sure that we
exercise regularly and connecting with
other people. Not good for the gut are
dairy products, alcohol, highly processed
foods that are low in fiber, high in sugar
and refined carbohydrates, as well as antibiotics,”
he says, adding that meditation
and exposure to nature are powerful ways
of reducing inflammation in the body
and brain.
As explained by neurologist Dale E.
Bredesen, author of The End of Alzheimer’s,
stress leads to an increase in cortisol
levels that can be toxic to our brains—in
particular the memory—consolidating
the hippocampus, one of the first structures
affected by Alzheimer’s. Studies
show that high stress levels can also contribute
to brain fog, involving difficulty
concentrating, forgetfulness and mental
fatigue. The Bredesen Protocol, available
from health practitioners and online,
includes exercising, eating a plant-based
diet, supplementing to reduce insulin
sensitivity and optimize cognitive function,
reducing both gut inflammation and
exposure to toxins, treating pathogens
and optimizing sleep.
HealthyBrains.org, Cleveland Clinic’s
Healthy Brains Initiative, is an online
resource center with information on how to
manage brain health and create a brain span
that matches a life span. It offers six pillars
of brain health as explained by brain health
experts, including exercise, sleep, relaxation,
mental fitness and social interaction.
Supplementing for brain health should
be done wisely, says Mark Hyman, author
of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? and
director of functional medicine at Cleveland
Clinic. He recommends at the very
least taking a multivitamin and mineral
supplement, omega-3, extra vitamins B 3
,
B 6
and B 12
, folate and a good probiotic
that enhances the brain-gut relationship.
Mastery of the ABC’s in kindergarten
is required as the foundation of language
and a lifetime of learning. Living the fundamentals
for a healthy brain can result
in a brain span that equals our life span.
Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings
senior staff writer. Connect at Linda
Sechrist.com.
YUMMY, YUMMY,
I’ve Got Love in
My Tummy
This title is based on the famous song by Ohio Express that came out in 1968. It was
a fun song based on that titillating feeling one gets in their stomach when meeting
a special someone and falling in love. Today, that lovely feeling is available to
everyone through energy clearing and amplification.
Decades ago, only shaman and various spiritual communities would perform energy
clearings for people and spaces. Often, they were the only ones who could feel the difference
in the energy. Due to the rapid evolution of humankind and the growing understanding
of energy work, more people are aware of these subtle energies than ever before.
More people have begun to not only feel them, but interact with and regulate them. They
have become more aware of the presence of negative and positive energies and how the
different energies affect them. It has become more common for people to use sage, palo
santo or copal to clear themselves and their spaces.
More than a feeling.
The evidence of subtle energies is more than just noticeable because they are felt. Science
has begun to figure out ways to measure and identify the presence and evidence of the effects
of these energies. In the now famous research by Dr. Masaru Emoto and documented
in the book The Hidden Messages in Water, he was able to prove the effects of positive
and negative energies upon water. He did this by sending loving words and thoughts to
a glass of water. Meanwhile, he would send hurtful, angry words and thoughts to a separate
glass of water. He then froze both glasses of water and analyzed the frozen molecules
under a microscope. What he found was fascinating. He discovered that the molecules
from the water that received loving words and energies were beautiful, uniform and quite
stunning at which to look. Conversely, the molecules of the water that he had scorned
were distorted, disproportional and not uniform.
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At the very minimum, there
are at least three people who
touch food before it touches
the consumer: the farmer,
the supplier and the grocer.
This experiment was so significant
in that it showed two things quite clearly.
The first showed that energy creates a
significant impact upon more than just
people—it affects the inanimate world
as well. Beyond that, the effects of that
impact remain present and are literally
stored in the material world.
This is great cause for consideration on
how it could have affected someone who
drank from one of those glasses of water.
Unfortunately, this is often what happens
when eating in a restaurant or eating food
another person has grown and/or handled.
The unaware consumption of another
person’s energy is an everyday occurrence
to which very few give any thought.
Consider for a moment the percentage of
food comprised of water. Then consider how
many people handle the food before it makes
its way to the table. At the very minimum,
there are at least three people who touch food
before it touches the consumer: the farmer,
the supplier and the grocer. On the average,
the number is closer to 10 people. If three of
those folks are having a bad day, their bad
mood becomes a part of the energy that the
consumer is tasked to deal with internally
when they sit down to dinner.
Before Emoto ever put a frozen water
molecule under a microscope, there was
Slim Spurling who was refining his own
body of work around the relationship of copper
coils and subtle energy. Though the two
men never met, their bodies of work would
later intersect in a profound way. Spurling
is the inventor of the Tensor Ring which is
made of strands of copper or silver, bent in
half, twisted tightly and again bent to form a
ring. He discovered that these rings emitted
a certain frequency which was neither completely
an electrical field nor a magnetic field,
but rather a bit of both. He also discovered
that the size of the ring affected the frequency
of the tensor field which can be measured
in megahertz (MHz). The fascinating thing
is he discovered different MHz frequencies
had varying effects on inanimate objects,
and that a tensor field transforms the energy
of the inanimate objects around it into the
MHz frequency it is emitting.
Spurling’s Tensor Ring provides
a great solution to what
Emoto discovered happens
to water through the transmission
of subtle energy.
The recent creation of the Frequency Cutting
Board provides a means for utilizing
the technology that Spurling created to
transform the dark or negative energies
Emoto showed can be present in food that
has been handled by disgruntled people.
Frequency Cutting Boards utilize a Tensor
Ring that is embedded into the bottom
which clears and transforms the energy
within the food being prepared. The
boards are built according to the Golden
Ratio and digest the negative energy in a
person’s food prior to it ever making its
way to their plate. One of the boards is
imbued with a Tensor Ring which is set
to the frequency of 528MHz—which happens
to be the frequency of love.
For more information, visit WulffBuilt.com.
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calendar of events
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Zoo Yoga – 7:45-8:45am. Yoga class at the Minnesota
Zoo to expand your wellness practice, change
up your workout, and try something different. Offering
both virtual and in-person yoga classes. For ages
16 and up, price varies. MNZoo.org/Virtual-Yoga.
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. RSVP 651-771-1703
MetroEast Natural Healing Center, 6993 35th St N
#2, Oakdale. NutritionChiropractic.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
NWHSU Discovery Day – 9am-noon. Come learn
about all our academic healthcare programs. Talk
with faculty, students, and staff about our programs
in: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic,
Massage Therapy, and more. Learn about the vast array
of clinical experiences and internship opportunities
available to students, participate in student discussions
and learn about financial aid. Free. 2501 W. 84th St.,
Bloomington. NWHealth.edu/Discovery-Day.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
How To Accelerate Your Healing – 6:15-7pm. Join
holistic health practitioner, Dr. Martin Furlong, to
learn what steps to take to get better quicker, stay
healthy longer and save money. Free. RSVP at
651-771-1703. MetroEast Natural Healing Center,
6993 35th St N, #2, Oakdale. NutritionChiropractic.
com/Events.
Virtual Class: Three Sisters Soup & The Changing
Seasons – 5:30-7pm. Learn how to make Three
Sisters Soup, a simple yet hearty and delicious soup
made with butternut squash, hominy, black beans and
herbs. Free. Online. MSMarket.coop.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
November Solar Energy Virtual Workshop
Webinar. – 7-8pm. Attend a virtual event to learn
more about solar power at a convenient time and
from the comfort of your home or office. During this
hour-long event, we’ll illustrate how solar power has
never been more affordable or easier to install. Free.
AllEnergySolar.com/Webinar.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Reiki Training – 9am-4:30pm. This workshop is
not only an introduction to energy work and the
subtle anatomy, but also a Reiki training class that
will give you the tools and techniques to begin your
self-care and care for others. Cost: $125 and up.
DevanadiYoga.com/Schedule-Events.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Zen Fitness & Wellness Heart Sound Recorder
Screenings – 11am-noon. Join us for a complimentary
heart sound recorder screening. The heart sound
recorder listens to the sounds of the heart and the
spaces in-between to identify nutrient deficiencies,
and more. Zen Fitness and Wellness, 1350 Hwy 96,
Suite 9, White Bear Lake. ZenFitMN.com.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15
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. RSVP 651-771-1703.
MetroEast Natural Healing Center, 6993 35th St N
#2, Oakdale. NutritionChiropractic.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Your Soul’s Wisdom Webinar – 6pm. This webinar
is for people who may be struggling with their
purpose, unsure of what their next steps may be, or
may be feeling a sense of dissatisfaction and lack of
fulfillment in their lives. Participants will learn how
to identify and address the root cause of recurring
patterns that sabotage them and their relationships,
how to clear stuck energy and release the things that
no longer serve them and how to discover their soul’s
innate gifts to find their true calling. Free. Registration
is required. BarbaraBrodsho.com.
Virtual Class: Eat More Plants - Plant-Based
Holidays – 5:30-6:30pm. In this class, Chef Jess will
prepare a delicious, plant-based meatloaf alternative
made with chickpeas along with the perfect pairing of
smoky, pan-seared brussels sprouts to enjoy at your
holiday celebrations. Free. Online. MSMarket.coop.
Vegan Recipe Club – 6:30-7:30pm. If you are curious
about vegan cooking, this club is for you! Each
month participants make recipes from popular cookbooks
prior to meeting, then share their reflections
with the group. Novice to expert cooks are welcome,
as are interested non-cooks. Price at the registration.
HCLib.BiblioCommons.com/events.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Meditation: A Tool for Stress Reduction and a
Healthier Lifestyle – 1-2pm. Meditation can bring
about a sense of calm and balance that benefits both
your emotional and physical well-being, which in
turn can impact your overall health and reduce
stress. Join Nirav Sheth, long-time meditator,
and realize the benefits of meditation. Price at the
registration. HCLib.BiblioCommons.com/events.
Co-op Community Conversations: Exploring the
Intersection of Racial, Social, and Food Justice
– 6:30-8pm. A conversation and celebration of the
contributions, cultures, traditions, and histories of
Native people in Minnesota. Dream of Wild Health
and Vanessa Casillas will be participating panelists.
Free. Online. MSMarket.coop.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22
How To Accelerate Your Healing – 6:15-7pm.
Learn what steps to take to get better quicker, stay
healthy longer and save money! Free. RSVP at
651-771-1703. MetroEast Natural Healing Center,
6993 35th St N, #2, Oakdale. 651-771-1703.
NutritionChiropractic.com/events.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
The Artist as Mystic and (reluctant) Activist –
6-7pm. (Online via Zoom) In this captivating presentation,
Yahia Lababidi will discuss his unique path to
becoming an aphorist and poet, as well as an accidental
activist and spiritual writer. Lababidi work inspires
self-reflection while creatively connecting us to a universal
humanity. $15. Wisdom Ways, 1890 Randolph
Ave, Saint Paul. WisdomWaysCenter.Square.Site.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Wellness Recovery Action Plan seminar 1 –
9am-4:30pm. WRAP is a 15-hour, evidence-based
seminar that assists participants in creating their
own wellness plan. Each plan is personally designed
and managed by the participant. WRAP participants
have reported an increase in personal empowerment
and improved quality of life. Free - registration
required. MNWITW.org/events.
How To Accelerate Your Healing – 6:15-7pm. Learn
what steps to take to get better quicker, stay healthy
longer and save money! Free. RSVP to 651-771-1703.
MetroEast Natural Healing Center, 6993 35th St N, #2,
Oakdale. NutritionChiropractic.com/events.
featured event
Discover Your Highest
Purpose
Sri Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader
of Eckankar, shares wisdom through
stories and spiritual insights that bring
meaning, connection and humor to the
workings of Spirit in everyday life.
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Fridays at 7pm
Watch on Channel 6 or via MCN6.org
For more information, visit Eckankar.org,
TempleOfECK.org or Facebook.com/
Eckankar. See ad, page 7.
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SUPPLEMENTS
PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS – Get
Greens, Chlorophyll, Oil Blends, Electrolytes,
Cleansers, Herbal Teas & more. All organic. See
special offer for free samples. TerraLifeStore.
com. 954-459-1134.
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ongoing events
Please call or check the websites
to ensure the classes or events
are still scheduled for that week.
Soul Bursts – Nea Clare presents this monthly
subscription plan is for those looking for ways to
develop their personal connection to Spirit. Every
month, participants receive new channeled messages,
guided meditations and recorded answers to
client’s biggest questions, all to help them awaken
to their highest knowing. Subscribers receive new
content every month that will inspire and uplift them
on the journey of spiritual growth. In addition, they
will have access to monthly journal prompts and
an archive of guided meditations and channeled
messages from events Clare has hosted over the
years. $130/year for the first 100 people; $188/year
thereafter. Courses.NeaClare.com.
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. ClassCentral.com/
university/minnesota.
Open to Abundance Challenge – Are you ready to
experience more abundance in your life? This free
14-day challenge is a fun, easy and powerful way
to open to new thinking. Nothing changes by itself;
it requires a catalyst of some sort. This challenge
is the spark of inspired action that will launch new
thinking, behaviors and results. The key is to be
willing to take that inspired action – are you ready
to say YES? Free. Courses.NeaClare.com/collections.
See ad, page 9.
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.
community resource guide
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email Publisher@NAtwincities.com to request our media kit.
ACUPUNCTURE
BENJAMIN KOTHE, L.Ac.
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Ave. S, Ste. 220, Edina
Roy@BhaktiClinic.com • 612-859-7709
Incorporating modern scientific
knowledge and the ancient
healing wisdom of the past,
Kothe serves his patients with
the empathy and compassion of
one who understands the psychological
and physical pain
that comes with illness. See ad,
page 21.
BODY WORK
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE &
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Barb Ryan, LMT • 612-922-2389
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Avenue S, #220, Edina
Specializing in persistent and
chronic pain and mysteries of the
body. Also providing care to
clients seeking the experience of
deep relaxation and more selfconnection.
Skilled and compassionate
care. See ad, page 21.
BREAST HEALTH
AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY
Healthy Girls’ Breast Oil
Joyce Sobotta • 715-828-0117 text or call
Holistic breast health consults
with education on the lymphatic
breast self-massage for improved
circulation. Consultations
about pure essential oils for
emotional and physical health.
Custom blends created for you.
See ad, page 22.
CHIROPRACTOR
CADENCE CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Amanda Haeg
6409 City W Pkwy #105, Eden Prairie
CadenceChiroMN.com • 952-855-7656
Dr. Amanda Haeg is the
only chiropractor in Minnesota
offering the Pierce
Results System. With a
specific system of analysis
and correction, your care
will be tailored to your exact needs, providing you
with precisely what will help you get your health
back. See ad, page 6.
COACHING
ANNETTE RUGOLO
Soul Coach, Author and Teacher
AnnetteRugolo.com
We are in a time of fast evolution
and we have the opportunity to release
deeply held emotional and
mental patterns along with karmic
lifetimes that are keeping us stuck.
The tools I have acquired and honed
for more than 20 years will help you
move beyond the stuck places in
your life and help you align with the light of your soul.
You will receive tools of empowerment that will help
you continue on your life’s path and soul’s journey.
See ad, page 19.
COMPOSURE COACHING
Candi Broeffle, MBA, CPC
Candi@ComposureCoaching.com
763-270-8604
ComposureCoaching.com
Master your business so you can
practice your passion. Business
coaching for purpose-driven entrepreneurs
to clarify your vision,
build your confidence and create
a soul-centered strategy. Call today
for a free Discovery Session
and get on your path to business
success. See ad, page 19.
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COACHING
SOUL PURPOSE COACH
& HOLISTIC HEALER
Barbara Brodsho, MA
612-444-9751 • BarbaraBrodsho.com
Providing spiritual guidance to
help live your purpose and thrive
utilizing your soul’s Akashic
Record. Discover your soul’s
innate gifts, create a vocation that
aligns with your soul’s passion,
and gain new perspective, clarity
and insight about your life’s
challenges by understanding the
lessons your soul chose to experience. Schedule a free
discovery session to learn how to create a purposefilled
life. See ad, page 11.
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 9.
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 12.
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 26.
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 6.
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 19.
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 19.
ESSENTIAL OILS
AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY
Joyce Sobotta • 715-828-0117
AromaTherapyNaturesWay.com
Education about pure essential
oils and the lymphatic system
available on my website. I offer
consultations and custom blends
that work synergistically for a
wide range of emotional and
health concerns. See ad, page 22.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CAMPFIRE STUDIO
Sara Shrode, Graphic Designer
612-554-6304 • CampfireStudio.net
Sara@CampfireStudio.net
Ignite the possibilities of
your next project by
having Campfire Studio
design it! Innovative, fullservice
graphic design studio that takes the essence
of a campfire—warmth, stories, community—and
infuses it into every design project we do.
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HEALTH FOOD STORES
MASTEL’S HEALTH FOODS
1526 St Clair Ave, St Paul
Mastels.com • 651-690-1692
Mastel’s Health Foods is Minnesota’s
oldest health and wellness
store. We carry a full line of
vitamins, minerals, supplements,
herbs and more. We emphasize
organic, biodynamic, biodegradable,
holistic and hypoallergenic
products and pride ourselves on
stocking hard-to-find items. See
ad, page 9.
HOUSING - SUPPORTIVE
BROEFFLE LATIMORE
ADULT FOSTER CARE
License #1102359 • 763-600-6967
8600 Northwood Parkway, New Hope
Providing a caring and supportive
home for adults, no
matter their abilities. With
28-plus years of experience,
we offer a nurturing and family-like
environment for up to
four residents who are elderly and/or have developmental
disabilities. Residents receive assistance
with personal cares, meal prep and feeding assistance,
medication administration, transfers and
mobility, transportation and advocacy. We treat your
loved one like family.
INTEGRATED HEALTH
BHAKTI WELLNESS CENTER
7550 France Ave. S., #220, Edina
612-859-7709 • BhaktiClinic.com
Bhakti provides a holistic
environment where independent
practitioners come
together to offer an integrative
path to wellness; mind,
body and spirit. Our providers offer chiropractic,
energy therapy, massage, microcurrent therapy,
acupuncture, psychotherapy and much more so that
you can feel your best, remain healthy & thrive. See
ad, page 21.
INTEGRATED HEALTH
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 15.
NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE
NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE
TRANSITIONS
Tracy D. Sigfrid, NDE Guide
tracydarlee@gmail.com • 952-381-2850
Helping others transition after a
Near Death Experience (NDE)
to find purpose and meaning in
their life journey. Tracy is a
multiple NDE survivor and will
help to guide you through your
NDE event. To schedule a private
confidential session, contact
Tracy at 952-381-2850.
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 21.
GROW
Your Business
Contact us for special ad rates.
763-279-8604
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 21.
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 6.
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 7.
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Nature’s Virus Killer
Copper can stop a cold
before it starts
Scientists have discovered a
natural way to kill germs fast.
Now thousands of people
are using it against viruses and bacteria
in the nose and on
the skin.
Colds start
when cold viruses
get in your nose.
Viruses multiply
fast. If you don’t
stop them early,
they spread and
cause misery.
In hundreds
of studies, EPA and
university researchers have confirmed
that viruses and bacteria die almost
instantly when touched by copper.
That’s why 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 and destroys the cell in
seconds.
Tests by the EPA (Environmental
Protection Agency) show germs die
fast on copper. So some hospitals tried
copper for touch 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 about to start he fashioned
a smooth copper probe and rubbed it
gently in his nose for 60 seconds.
“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The
By Doug Cornell
New device puts copper right
where you need it.
cold never got going. That was
September 2012. I use copper in the
nose every time and I have not had a
single cold since then.”
“We can’t
make product
health claims,” he
said, “so I can’t
say cause and
effect. But we
know copper is
antimicrobial.”
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
Christmas and called it “one of the best
presents ever. This little jewel really
works.”
Frequent flier Karen Gauci had been
suffering after crowded flights. Though
skeptical, she tried copper on travel
days for 2 months. “Sixteen flights and
ADVERTORIAL
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
through 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.
Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams
confirming the research. He placed
millions of disease germs on copper.
“They started to die literally as soon as
they touched the surface,” he said.
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 when
tarnished.
CopperZap is made
in the U.S. of pure
copper. It has a 90-day full money back
guarantee. It is available for $79.95. Get
$10 off each CopperZap with code
NATA23.
Go to www.CopperZap.com or call
toll-free 1-888-411-6114.
Buy once, use forever.
Statements are not intended as
product health claims and have not been
evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease.
Dr. Bill Keevil:
Copper quickly kills
cold viruses.
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