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Contrast Therapy 

Comes to Eden Prairie 

Dr. Amanda Haeg, of Cadence Chiropractic, 

in Eden Prairie, is excited to 

announce the opening of their new Contrast 

Suite, at 6409 City West Parkway, Suite 

105, which includes both an infrared sauna and PLUNGE ice bath. Contrast therapy is an 

opportunity to expose the body to controlled “stress” in order to train it to become more 

resilient. This additional wellness benefit provides two unique therapies that can be used 

on their own or as a part of a total wellness program. Appointments will be available 

beginning September 6. 

The infrared sauna provides a lower temperature alternative to traditional high-heat, 

high-humidity saunas. Instead of steam or flame-stoked heat, infrared saunas use infrared 

lamps and electromagnetic waves to create warmth. The process allows infrared saunas to 

operate at a lower temperature while still providing therapeutic benefits. This is especially 

beneficial for patients who struggle in traditional saunas where the overall temperature is 

between 150 and 195 degrees. The infrared sauna is typically between 110 to 135 degrees, 

making it more accessible for people with health concerns. 

Benefits are plentiful. Shortly after entering the sauna, the heart rate increases similar to walking 

at a moderate pace, which helps to reduce blood pressure. Additional benefits include soothing 

sore muscles, pain relief, relaxation and better sleep. Infrared saunas also reduce oxidative stress 

which is associated with cardiovascular disease, cancer and degenerative diseases like dementia. 

Finally, the PLUNGE ice bath provides the opportunity for patients to immerse themselves 

in 59-degree water, immediately stimulating blood flow and triggering the production 

of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, a critical chemical in the body that helps regulate 

attention, focus, and energy. Additional benefits include reduced chronic pain, boosting the 

metabolism, better sleep, elevated mood, increased resilience, lower inflammation and more. 

Courtesy of Cadence Chiropractic 

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Midwest Women’s Herbal presents the sixth annual Mycelium 

Mysteries Conference, celebrating flora, fauna and 

funga, from September 23 through 25, at Camp Helen Brachman. 

There will be several pre-conference events, including 

forays and all-day workshops. 

The only women-focused mushroom conference in the world, 

Mycelium Mysteries focuses on mushrooms as the grandmothers 

of our ecosystem and celebrates women’s voices from the world of 

mycology, personal growth and the healing arts. 

The keynote speaker is New York Times bestselling author 

Suzanne Simard, author of Finding the Mother Tree. She will share 

the relevance of her work to those that love mushrooms, trees and 

community building, with advice for women interested in pursuing 

science as a career. 

Others will speak on the significance of lichens in the environment, mushroom identification, 

mushroom foraging, growing and cooking with mushrooms, making art and medicine 

with mushrooms, using mushrooms for health and healing, personal growth, mycelium 

as a metaphor and more. 

Gathering in community, sharing knowledge, singing together, and eating delicious food 

prepared from scratch by Dani Lind and her crew from Rooted Spoon Catering, this weekend 

nourishes and connects women deeply to the Earth through mycelium and to each other. 

Courtesy of Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference 

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Dental Implants: A Better 

Option for Teeth Replacement 

A 

dental implant surgically placed into the bone is a highly effective option to replace 

a missing tooth. Dr. Holly Thompson, at Natural Smiles Dental Care, in Shoreview, 

is now providing this procedure to new and existing patients. 

Thompson uses zirconia (ceramic) implants which are more biocompatible than 

the traditional titanium materials, with a much more favorable cosmetic result. After the 

zirconia implant is inserted, a healing cap is placed over the implant; a few months later, 

this cap is replaced by an abutment and fitted with a ceramic crown. 

Natural Smiles Dental Care is committed to providing the highest quality of implant 

services possible, which includes supporting each patient with all the “tools” their 

jawbone needs in order to successfully integrate with the implants. Ozone therapy in the 

form of water and gas is utilized in the implant placement procedure. In some situations, 

Thompson can place an implant at the same appointment as the tooth extraction. 

“We require that anyone undergoing implant services have their vitamin D levels 

checked, which is a simple, finger-prick blood test done in our office,” explains Thompson. 

“Based on those results, it may be recommended to purchase our Dental Recovery 

Support Program Kit which is a six-week comprehensive dental recovery support program 

that promotes the body’s healing process prior to and after surgery.” 

These vitamin and mineral dietary supplements offer key nutritional formulations 

designed to enhance antioxidant and vitamin levels. Patients who have had the implants 

placed report a relative lack of discomfort both during the placement and throughout 

their healing. 

Thompson focuses on the removal of toxic root canal teeth. She believes that “If it’s 

metal or dead, it doesn’t belong in your head.” She is highly skilled in conservative tooth 

removal and proper cleaning of the tooth socket by thoroughly cleaning the infection, 

removing the periodontal ligaments, ozonating the socket, red light therapy, and placing 

the patient’s own platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) into the site to promote proper healing and 

bone growth in the most natural way possible. 

Thompson, DDS, trains through the Swiss Biohealth Center, in Switzerland, and is 

an active traveler and participant in the monthly study clubs held throughout the country. 

She places the Swiss Dental Solutions zirconia implant which she believes is the best 

zirconia implant available. 

Thompson is also training to be a certified Naturopathic Physician through the 

American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry (ACIMD) as she believes the 

knowledge of tying together the whole mind, body and nutrition is imperative to being 

the best biological dentist she can be for her patients. 

Location: 3434 Lexington Ave. N., Ste. 700, Shoreview. For more information and appointments, 

visit NaturalSmilesDental.com. See ad, page 7. 

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Autumn Equinox Spiritual Retreat 

in Minneapolis 

When people think of 

places for a spiritual 

retreat, they usually think 

of places such as Sedona, 

Mt. Shasta, Stonehenge or 

Machu Picchu. Though it is 

wonderful to travel to the 

famous power centers of the 

world, sometimes it is fun to 

explore that which is available 

in one’s own backyard, 

which is why Annette Rugolo 

is offering a three-and-ahalf-day 

Autumn Equinox 

Spiritual Retreat, in Minneapolis, September 19 to 22. 

Not many would consider Minneapolis a place to gather 

for a powerful spiritual experience. However, there are places in 

and around Minneapolis that are considered power spots. These 

places come to mind for many when thinking of visiting places 

in nature, and include the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 

Lake Minnetonka and Minnehaha Falls. Those who have spent 

time in these places have connected to some of the energetic 

power centers in the Twin Cities. 

There are reasons that make these locations, as well as others 

around the area, power centers. Just like humans, the Earth has 

an etheric body, and we live in the first layer of its seven layers. 

This etheric body is connected to the physical body of the planet, 

just like ours is connected to our physical body. 

Our etheric body can become damaged or sick through injuries, 

surgeries or too much alcohol or drugs. The etheric body 

of the Earth also becomes damaged in the same way through 

impact, pollution and negativity created by humans. 

“These high vibration areas have remained relatively untouched 

and undamaged and therefore hold their original high 

vibration,” explains Rugolo. “When we connect with one of these 

power centers, we immediately feel it as we walk into the area.” 

There is also something called the Environmental Law of 

Attraction. When a place is vibrating at a high vibration, it attracts 

souls to live in this area. Those who have been residents 

in Minneapolis for a long time may have heard or know people 

who have done amazing spiritual work in this city. Teachers, 

healers, coaches and anyone who works in the transformation 

field have assisted in keeping the vibration of these power spots 

at a high level. 

“Another important aspect of Minneapolis is that it is at the 

heart of the North American continent,” explains Rugolo. “Many 

have tapped into this energy to help expand its energetic heart 

over the years.” 

Rugolo is an environmental healer, soul coach and teacher 

and specializes in clearing the energy from homes, offices and 

land. She has led over 15 spiritual retreats since 2008 and is excited 

to be bringing her first spiritual retreat to Minneapolis. 

To learn more, visit AnnetteRugolo.com. See ad, page 11. 

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Fermented Dairy Helps 

Sidestep Depression 

Sales of fermented dairy 

products like yogurt and 

kefir have been steadily 

rising in the U.S., and a 

new study from Australia’s 

Deakin University might 

accelerate that trend. 

Researchers examined 24 

years of nutritional and 

health data from 2,603 

Finnish men between 42 

and 60 years old. They 

found that men that ranked in the top third of consumption 

of non-fermented dairy products such as milk and 

cream had double the risk of depression, while those in 

the top third of consumption of fermented dairy products 

like kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and buttermilk 

enjoyed a 45 percent reduced risk of depression. 

Vitamin E Enhances 

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In a study published in 

Cancer Discovery, researchers 

at The University 

of Texas MD Anderson 

Cancer Center reported 

that vitamin E can enhance 

immunotherapy responses 

in cancer patients by 

stimulating the activity of 

dendritic cells in tumors. 

Combing the records of 

patients with melanoma, 

breast, colon and kidney cancers that were being treated 

with immunotherapy, they found that taking vitamin E 

improved survival times and boosted treatment responses. 

In laboratory work, the researchers demonstrated that 

vitamin E directly binds and blocks the activity of the SHP1 

checkpoint protein in dendritic cells, which primes T cells 

for an anti-tumor immune response. “This study broadens 

our understanding of factors that can influence responses 

to immunotherapies,” says author Dihua Yu, M.D., Ph.D. 

Unlike chemotherapy, which acts directly on cancerous 

tumors, immunotherapy treats patients by revitalizing 

their immune system and “teaching” it how to identify and 

destroy cancer cells. 

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Nettle Root Improves 

Prostate Symptoms 

An enlarged prostate, 

known as benign prostate 

hyperplasia (BPH), afflicts 

half of men by age 60 and 

90 percent of men by age 

85. Although it isn’t cancerous, 

treatment can involve 

medications and surgery. 

European doctors often 

prescribe the herb nettle 

root, and Iranian researchers 

tested its effectiveness 

in a study that divided 80 

BPH patients into two groups. One was given 300 milligrams 

of nettle root extract twice a day for eight weeks; 

the other group received a placebo. The researchers found 

the nettle root significantly improved urinary frequency, 

urinary urgency and night urination compared with the 

placebo group. It was not effective in modifying prostate 

volume, the feeling of incomplete emptying, intermittency, 

urine stream and straining. 

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Revised Supplement Formula 

Slows Macular Degeneration 

Age-related macular 

degeneration (AMD), the 

most common cause of 

blindness in older Americans, 

became less of a 

threat in 1996 when the 

national Age-Related Eye 

Disease Study (AREDS) 

verified that certain nutrients—beta-carotene, 

vitamin C, vitamin E, copper 

and zinc—slowed its progression. 

But after other 

studies showed a link between beta-carotene and lung 

cancer, it was removed from the formula. Two carotenoids 

found in the retina—lutein and zeaxanthin—were added, 

and the formula was rebranded as AREDS2. In a new, 10- 

year, follow-up study by the National Eye Institute (NEI), 

AREDS2 was found to reduce late AMD symptoms an additional 

20 percent compared to the original formula. “This 

10-year data confirms that not only is the new formula safer, 

it’s actually better at slowing AMD progression,” says 

Emily Chew, M.D., lead author of the study and director of 

the NEI Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Application. 

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Childhood Adventures 

and Team Sports 

Boost Well-Being 

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The pandemic has challenged 

both children’s 

learning environments and 

their emotional well-being, 

but new research shows 

that playing adventurously 

outdoors and participating 

in team sports can help 

lower their mental health 

risks. Researchers from 

the UK University of Exeter 

surveyed nearly 2,500 

parents of 5-to-11-year-olds in the UK and Northern 

Ireland. The study found that kids that climbed trees, rode 

bikes, jumped from high surfaces and had other outdoor 

adventures without adult supervision experienced a lower 

incidence of anxiety and depression, and were more 

upbeat during the COVID-19 lockdown. In another study, 

researchers from California State University, Fullerton, 

found that kids in team sports like volleyball and soccer, 

but not others in individual sports like gymnastics and 

wrestling, did better emotionally and mentally. Analyzing 

data from 11,235 kids between 9 and 13 years old, they 

found that compared to kids that did not participate in 

sports, those that were on teams had a lower incidence of 

attention issues, social problems, anxiety, depression and 

withdrawal. Kids that participated in individual sports had 

higher levels of those mental health challenges. 

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Peace Day Addresses 

Global Racism 

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United Nations-sanctioned 

International Day of Peace, 

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holiday observed around 

the world on September 21 

each year. The 2022 theme 

is “End racism. Build peace.” To 

that end, the General Assembly has dedicated this day to 

observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. 

Secretary-General António Guterres says, “But achieving 

true peace entails much more than laying down arms. 

It requires the building of societies where all members feel 

that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which 

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Seattle Providing Electric 

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As people switch to electric vehicles 

(EV) to reduce their emissions, 

some homeowners and apartment 

dwellers without charging infrastructure 

are at a disadvantage. 

The city of Seattle set a goal to 

reduce transportation emissions 

83 percent below 2008 levels by 

2030, and to make things easier, 

they will install chargers on local 

utility poles on demand. Seattle 

City Light will conduct the project 

as part of a more extensive portfolio 

of transportation electrification 

investments and services to help 

the utility service area transition 

to zero-emission electric transportation 

options. Residents can accomplish some emission reductions 

with public transit, biking, walking and other options, but many still rely on 

personal vehicles for some trips. 

The Curbside Level 2 EV charging program is available to anyone on a 

first-come, first-serve basis. The person making the request must own or 

plan to own an EV within the next 12 months, and their existing address must 

not offer off-street parking (where they could buy their own). Once a request 

is made, the utility will evaluate the area and ask for input from neighbors 

before installing a new EV charger. If more than 50 percent of neighboring 

property owners oppose the chargers, they will not be installed. 

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Carbon Labels 

Cut Environmental 

Impact of Dining 

Making changes while shopping 

at supermarkets, restaurants and 

with delivery apps can change 

minds about sustainable options 

and garner public support. Psychologist 

Ann-Katrin Betz and her 

colleagues at Germany’s University 

of Würzburg studied the design 

of restaurant menus and tested 

how adding carbon labels indicating 

the greenhouse gas emissions 

per dish and changing the most 

prominent menu items to foods 

with a lower impact on the climate 

affected the choices people might 

make when dining out. 

When people were given menus 

with the low-emission option as the 

default, the share of high-emission 

choices decreased by an average 

of 31.7 percent. When given menus 

with carbon labels, the emissions 

associated with their dish choices 

averaged 13.5 percent lower per 

dish. Combining carbon labels with 

prominent placing for low-emission 

options appears to have the 

greatest effect. 

Other strategies might include 

increasing the availability of plantbased 

options; making them more 

prominent elsewhere (the meat 

aisle); and renaming veggie options 

to make them sound more 

appealing (slow-roasted, butternut 

squash and seasonal vegetable lasagna 

versus vegetarian lasagna). 

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Hurricane-Resilient Wind Turbines 

Modeled After Palm Trees 

Atlantic hurricanes pose risks to renewable energy wind turbines, and researchers at 

the University of Colorado-Boulder are developing more resilient models. Lucy Pao, the 

Palmer endowed chair in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, 

says, “We are very much bio-inspired by palm trees, which can survive these hurricane 

conditions.” Traditional upwind turbine blades face into the wind, so the blades must 

be stiff, which requires more material and increases cost. Blades on downwind rotors 

face away from the wind, with less chance of hitting the tower when the winds pick up, 

so they can be lighter and more flexible, requiring less material. Downwind blades can 

also bend, instead of break, like palm trees do. 

Over the last six years, Pao’s team, in conjunction with collaborators at the University 

of Virginia, the University of Texas at Dallas, the Colorado School of Mines and the 

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, have collaborated to develop the Segmented 

Ultralight Morphing Rotor turbine, a two-bladed, downwind rotor, to test the concept in action. The researchers 

found that their turbine performed consistently and efficiently during periods of peak wind gusts. Mandar Phadnis, 

lead author of a study in Proceedings of the 2022 American Control Conference, says, “The blades are manufactured to 

be lightweight and very flexible, so they can align with the wind loads.” 

Common California 

Bumble Bees Go Missing 

The Western bumble bee, 

once easily spotted in California, 

could not be found 

in a recent survey led by the 

University of California- 

Riverside (UCR). The first 

statewide census of California 

bumble bees in 40 

years found several other 

species absent, as well. 

UCR entomologist Hollis 

Woodard’s research group collected bees from 17 sites 

representing six different ecosystems previously known 

to host a large variety of bumble bees, as documented in 

the journal Ecology and Evolution. One of the missing species, 

the Western bumble bee, is an important pollinator of 

wild plants and crops. “We didn’t find it, even once,” says 

Woodard. 

This study was an effort to document changes in bumble 

bee populations across large geographic areas in California 

since the last one in the 1980s. Smaller-scale studies 

have documented significant declines in bumble bee populations 

around the world due to climate change, development 

of wild habitat and the use of bee-killing pesticides, 

so it is important to have data that documents bee health. 

Bumble bees can fly in cooler temperatures and lower light 

levels than many other bees, helping to pollinate crops 

worth $3 billion annually in the U.S., including tomatoes, 

peppers and cranberries. 

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eco tip 

Back to School 

with the Planet in Mind 

cheap “fast fashion” that too quickly 

ends up in landfills and pollutes the 

environment by using toxic dyes, 

fossil-fuel-derived textiles and other 

bad chemicals. Donate old clothes 

instead of throwing them away. 

Buy Eco-Friendly 

School Supplies 

Opt for durable items that are made 

with recycled or sustainable materials 

and use minimal packaging. Avoid 

items made of plastic. Buy used textbooks 

whenever possible. 

This school season, families have an 

opportunity to make Earth-friendly 

decisions as they prepare their children 

for a successful educational experience. 

These tips balance sustainability 

against kids’ desires for the coolest, 

newest gadgets and garments. 

Reduce, Reuse 

and Recycle 

Before going to the store to buy new 

school supplies, search the house for 

items that can be reused or repurposed, 

such as half-spent notebooks 


or last year’s pens and pencils. A little 

elbow grease and TLC can refurbish old 

lunchboxes and backpacks—also affording 

an opportunity to teach kids how 

to repair and extend the life of items. 

Buy Secondhand Clothes 

Kids that have outgrown last year’s 

threads and are clamoring for a whole 

new wardrobe can be cheerfully 

introduced to the burgeoning used 

clothing market, which is both ecoresponsible 

and budget-friendly. 

Resist the temptation to purchase 

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Walk or Bike to School 

If the family lives reasonably close 

to school, encourage kids to walk or 

bike. For young children that require 

supervision, enlist one or more adults 

to lead a convoy of walking or biking 

kids. School buses and carpooling are 

the next best eco-friendly choices. 

When transporting kids by car, make 

sure to turn the engine off while waiting 

in the pick-up or drop-off line. Engine 

idling is a significant air polluter. 

Pack a Waste-Free, 

Non-Toxic Lunch 

Avoid anything plastic, including 

single-use water bottles and Ziploc 

bags. Reusable, stainless steel, food 

and drink containers, as well as lightweight, 

reusable bamboo utensils, 

are ideal. Homemade, whole and bulk 

foods are healthier and much more 

Earth-friendly compared to prepackaged 

snacks that are usually wrapped 

in plastic and jam-packed with sugar 

and other unhealthy ingredients. 

Model Environmental 

Stewardship 

Show kids that the family embraces 

an eco-friendly lifestyle. Kids will 

watch and learn as their parents 

regularly bring reusable shopping 

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Breasts are Healthier 

without a Bra 

by Joyce Sobotta 

Wearing a bra restricts blood and lymph flow. In comparing breasts and testicles, 

according to Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, owner of Integrative Medicine, in Greensboro, 

North Carolina, a man’s testicles are warmer when held close to the body, 

which reduces testosterone and sperm production. Fertility clinics will tell a male partner 

to get out of tightfitting underwear to allow the testicles to be cooler and move freely. This 

increases sperm production and fertility. 

Breasts, like testicles, are meant to be cooler, as seen in thermography. Adequate 

blood flow in the breasts brings in nutrients and distributes hormones that are made in 

the breasts. Wearing a tight bra, especially with underwire, compresses the tissues and 

reduces blood and lymph flow. This allows the buildup of toxins and estrogen in breast 

tissue that can lead to fibrocystic breast and breast cancer. 

Studies from around the world have shown that women who wear bras have a higher 

rate of breast abnormalities. A study from Scotland in 2014 reported breast cancer may 

be caused by “cleavage-enhancing bras due to the constricting effect of built-in-wiring 

on breast tissue and the lymphatic system.” A study from Brazil in 2016 showed the more 

hours a woman wears a bra and the tighter the bra, the greater the incidence of breast 

cancer in both pre- and post-menopausal women. 

This is not new information. The first 

study to recognize the association between 

bra usage and the risk of cancer was published 

in 1991 by Harvard researchers. Sydney 

Ross Singer and his wife published the book, 

Dressed to Kill, after finding women in Fiji, and 

later in America, who wore a bra longer were 

at a greater risk of developing breast cancer. 

Once going bra-free, most women 

notice improvement in breast lumps and 

breast tenderness. Some women notice a 

transient period of increased breast tenderness 

or achiness as toxins are moving out of 

breast cells and into the lymphatic system. 

This generally does not last more than three 

weeks even in large breasted women. When 

there is discomfort, a simple breast self-massage 

to move the toxins out is very helpful. 

When we reduce our exposure to environmental 

toxins, including electromagnetic 

frequencies, as in improper cell phone use, and 

allow our breasts to move freely, we will notice 

a difference with healthier breasts. 

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GROWING YOUNGER 

LONGEVITY STRATEGIES THAT HELP 

REVERSE THE AGING PROCESS 

by Marlaina Donato 

Longevity, a human quest through the ages, is now a hot topic 

among scientific researchers that assert there has never been a 

better time to maximize our potential for metabolic renewal. 

Biological age—the state of our health at the cellular level—is in the 

spotlight, as are the anti-aging benefits of science-supported phytonutrients, 

cell-rejuvenating foods and safe, non-surgical, stem cell 

procedures. Functional medicine, with its focus on the biologybased 

root causes of disease, is also a rising star in the arena of 

age reversal. 

No matter which path we follow to aging vibrantly, the 

most inspiring takeaway is that lifestyle, not genes, determines 

destiny. “On average in the United States, the last 16 

years of life are spent with multiple diagnoses and on multiple 

medications. We are giving our hard-earned money to pharmacies, 

hospitals and nursing facilities,” says Kara Fitzgerald, a 

naturopathic doctor in Newtown, Connecticut, and the author of 

Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. She and 

other researchers contrast “lifespan”, the years from birth to death, 

to “healthspan”, the years spent in good health free of age-related 

disease and disability. “Lifespan is not necessarily healthspan, and 

we can change that,” she says. 

Age Is Not Just a Number 

Until recently, age was determined by the year 

on our birth certificate, but “bio age” is the new 

number to pay attention to. It might not only 

predict health outcomes down the road, but 

also add years to our lives. In groundbreaking 

work in 2017, anti-aging researcher 

Steven Horvath at the University of 

California, Los Angeles, used algorithms 

to calculate biological age on the basis of 

how extensively our genome is modified 

by a process called DNA methylation. 

Researchers are now understanding 

what factors can turn on positive gene 

expressions and turn off those that 

may activate life-threatening diseases. 

“Bio age is how fast our bodies 

are aging, and aging is the main risk 

factor for all diseases, including Type 

2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, de- 

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mentia and neurodegenerative disorders,” says Fitzgerald, noting 

that only 10 to 20 percent of longevity outcomes are genetic. 

Fitzgerald and her team drove this point home with the first 

randomized, controlled study on the power of lifestyle and diet 

to turn back the biological age clock. Based upon functional 

medicine, the program enrolled 18 healthy men between ages 50 

and 72 in a target group and 20 in a control group. Those in the 

target group ate a nutrient-rich diet, slept seven hours a night, 

practiced relaxation techniques and took supplemental probiotics 

and phytonutrients. They ate only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., 

exercised for at least 30 minutes five days a week, avoided sweets 

and consumed two cups of dark, leafy, greens and three cups each 

of cruciferous vegetables and colorful vegetables daily, as well as 

six ounces of animal protein. 

The results, published last year in the journal Aging, showed 

that three years of bio age were reduced in the target group in just 

eight weeks compared to the control group. “What we eat, our 

stress load and our response to it, the quality of the air we breathe 

and if we exercise are all drivers or reducers of our bio age. Knowing 

this, we absolutely need to take responsibility for our lives,” 

says Fitzgerald. 

This bio age reversal is good news when we look at the grim 

statistics. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention and the American Cancer Society, approximately 

610,000 people die of heart disease in this country each year 

and more than 600,000 Americans are predicted to succumb 

to cancer this year alone. 

last year in the European Journal of Pharmacology cites fisetin’s numerous 

potential benefits for neurodegenerative conditions such 

as Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s 

disease, stroke and vascular dementia. 

The Trifecta of Acid, 

Inflammation and Stress 

Chronic systemic inflammation is now understood to be the physiological 

springboard for most diseases ranging from cancer to depression, 

but its connection to uric acid is critical in producing free 

radicals that accelerate aging. “Unfortunately, most doctors look 

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Molecular Magic 

Harvard genetics professor David Sinclair, author of the seminal 

Lifespan: Why We Age—And Why We Don’t Have To, discovered 

antioxidant-rich resveratrol in grapes in 2003. Since then, he and 

other researchers have found additional compounds with the 

ability to activate longevity pathways. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide 

(NAD, or B 3 

), a coenzyme involved in many metabolic 

processes essential to life, has been shown to rejuvenate aging 

mice, increasing energy-producing mitochondria in the cells and 

fortifying muscle mass. The body makes less NAD as we age, but 

research suggests that intermittent fasting, exercise and heat saunas 

can stimulate this youth-preserving molecule. NAD-boosting 

supplements are also on the market, but consuming foods like 

naturally fermented sauerkraut, raw milk, nutritional yeast and 

pumpkin seeds is also a good strategy. 

SIRT6, an enzyme in close relationship with NAD and responsible 

for many molecular anti-aging processes, including DNA 

repair, is abundant in seaweeds, especially the strain Fucus vesiculosus, 

commonly known as bladder wrack. Research published 

in the journal Marine Drugs in 2017 indicates bladder wrack’s 

anti-inflammatory and anti-tumoral properties, as well as its 

potential to protect the liver and normalize high blood sugar and 

blood pressure. 

Fisetin, a powerful flavonoid found in certain foods like 

strawberries, peaches, apples, persimmons, tomatoes, onions and 

cucumbers, rivals ever-beneficial quercetin. Research published 

upon uric acid solely as a risk marker for gout. We now recognize 

that uric acid serves as a powerful signal in the body to prepare for 

food and water scarcity,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, author 

of The New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and the recent Drop 

Acid, a guide to lowering uric acid in the body. “Uric acid levels 

above 5.5 milligrams per decilitre trigger the body to raise the 

blood pressure, increase the blood sugar, become insulin-resistant 

and increase the formation and storage of body fat,” he says. “Central 

to regaining metabolic health and reducing risk for metabolic 

conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease and 

Type 2 diabetes is reining in uric acid.” 

Chronic, unmanaged stress is a major factor in physical and mental 

decline due to elevated levels of cortisol. “Stress threatens the health 


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and diversity of our gut bacteria, leading to increased gut permeability, 

a central mechanism underlying widespread inflammation, which is 

the cornerstone of all chronic degenerative conditions,” says Perlmutter. 

“Those conditions as a category are ranked by the World Health Organization 

as the number one cause of death on our planet today.” 

Fitzgerald concurs, “Excessive inflammation—an imbalanced 

immune response—accelerates the aging process, and it increases 

with stress. Stress is the gasoline on the fire of aging.” 

Eating to reduce inflammation is key, and there is power on 

our plates when we add some of Fitzgerald’s longevity boosters 

like turmeric, green tea, shitake mushrooms, wild-caught salmon, 

eggs, liver and sunflower seeds. A study last year in Experimental 

Gerontology reported that the amino acid L-theanine, found particularly 

in green tea, reduced oxidative stress, liver degeneration 

and inflammatory responses in aging rats. 

No matter which path we follow to aging 

vibrantly, the most inspiring takeaway is that 

lifestyle, not genes, determines destiny. 

Radical Renewal Without Surgery 

In the daily survival game, the body’s stem cells generate specialized 

cells to replace those throughout the body that are damaged and dying. 

This ongoing repair process slows down as we advance in years, 

but cutting-edge procedures offer new hope for conditions ranging 

from arthritis to age-related brain fog. 

“Stem cells improve DNA methylation and telomere length, and 

result in a reduced physiologic age compared to your chronologic 

age,” says Chadwick Prodromos, a Chicago-based, board-certified 

orthopedic surgeon and the founder of the Prodromos Stem Cell 

Institute, in Antigua. “Joint replacements are offered quite liberally 

nowadays, but most of our patients with severe arthritis who were 

offered joint replacements do well in our care without them for 

virtually any joint in the body.” Prodromos and his team combine 

umbilical cord-derived stem cell treatment (non-embryonic/fetal) 

with specially selected nutritional supplements and in some patients, 

platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid injections. 

Even with exciting advances in the promotion of long life, experts are 

unanimous in stressing that going into our golden years disease-free 

begins and ends with individual lifestyle choices, starting with what we 

put in our mouths. “Diet is the most critical variable in terms of our 

metabolic destiny. It’s been said that a person can’t exercise away a poor 

diet, and there’s great wisdom in this statement,” says Perlmutter. 

“While stem cell treatment has been quite effective, it is important 

to remember that avoiding chemicals in the environment, exercising 

vigorously and maintaining a low BMI [body mass index] are clearly 

the most important factors in good health,” advises Prodromos. 

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Heading Off Headaches 

NATURAL STRATEGIES HELP HALT THE PAIN 

by Carrie Jackson 

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Headaches are one of the most common pain conditions in the world. According 

to the Cleveland Clinic, up to 75 percent of adults have had a headache in the 

past year. While symptoms vary in scope and intensity, understanding the underlying 

cause of a headache can lead to better treatment outcomes. Most headaches can 

be treated holistically, and lifestyle modifications can be key to lasting relief. 

There are more than 150 types of headaches, with the most common being tension, 

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migraine and cluster. Migraine attacks, 

which according to the Migraine Research 

Foundation affect 12 percent of people in 

the U.S., are about three times more common 

in women than in men. Classic symptoms, 

which can be mild to severe, include 

throbbing or pounding pain located in the 

sinuses, forehead, back of the head or one 

of the temples. 

Triggers 

Migraine can be triggered by changes in 

the weather, fatigue, stress, anxiety, insufficient 

sleep, dehydration and hormonal 

changes, according to the American Migraine 

Foundation. Headaches can also be 

provoked by certain allergens, such as cigarette 

smoke, exposure to harsh chemicals 

in cleaning or beauty products, mold, dust, 


caffeine, alcohol and fermented foods. 

According to Alexander Feoktistov, 

M.D., Ph.D., founder of the Synergy Integrative 

Headache Center, in Chicago, many 

headaches are caused by some form of 

stress. “Both physical and emotional stress 

can manifest with headaches. These are 

often triggered by changes in a routine or 

schedule, which throws the body’s regulatory 

rhythm off. Skipping meals, varying 

your sleep patterns and exercising inconsistently 

can all confuse the body and lead 

to a headache, varying in intensity from 

dull and distracting to severe and debilitating,” 

he explains. 

The Mind-Body Connection 

While not completely understood, mental 

stress and anxiety can also be a trigger. 

“The mind-body connection is fierce,” says 

Christina P. Kantzavelos, a licensed clinical 

social worker who specializes in chronic 

illness and 

pain at Begin 

Within 

Today, in 

San Diego. 

“It’s important 

to keep 

in mind that pain literally originates in the 

brain. I use a Constructed Awareness approach 

with clients and bring curiosity to 

the pain they are experiencing, including 

headaches. What thoughts and emotions 

are coming up when they focus on the 

pain?” she says. “Physical symptoms are 

often the manifestation or tangible evidence 

of what is going on in your unconscious 

mind. Our bodies become stronger 

or weaker, depending on our emotional 

state. Fear, self-criticism and invalidating 

the self can be the root of a headache.” 

Try Acupuncture 

or Acupressure 

Evidence suggests that acupuncture is effective 

in relieving the pain of headaches 

by changing the flow of energy, increasing 

blood circulation, releasing endorphins 

and relaxing muscles. Acupressure and 

other techniques can be done anywhere, 

says chiropractor and acupuncturist Michele 

Renee, director of integrative care at 

Northwestern Health Sciences University, 

in Bloomington, Minnesota. “The best acupressure 

point for headaches is the soft skin 

in-between the thumb and pointer finger. 

Massage it for 20 to 30 seconds at a time 

to relieve pain or hold it for 10 seconds,” 

she says. “Migraines are caused by vascular 

dilation in the head, so I recommend 

putting your hands and feet in hot water or 

taking a bath 

Most headaches can be treated 

holistically, and lifestyle modifications 

can be key to lasting relief. 

to stimulate 

blood flow 

away from 

the head to 

the rest of 

the body.” 

Don’t Forget Exercise 

Renee also suggests maintaining a regular 

exercise routine to ward off headaches. 

“The less active someone is, the tighter 

their muscles are and the more likely they 

will experience headaches. Make sure to 

get out for a walk every day, or try running 

to keep the body and mind moving. Yoga 

is another great activity as a mindfulness 

practice that decreases stress and also keeps 

the body moving to eliminate tension.” 

Supplements Help 

Nutritional supplements can also be helpful, 

Renee says. “Increasing nutrients such as 

magnesium, coenzyme Q-10 and riboflavin 

can help minimize pain. Before stocking 

up on supplements, be sure to consult with 

a holistic practitioner to make sure you are 

making the wisest and safest selections for 

you. Many nutrients can be found in common 

foods like dark chocolate, leafy greens, 

seeds and nuts, meat, fatty fish and legumes.” 

Good Practices 

Feoktistov recommends that patients experiencing 

headaches start with lifestyle modifications 

and over-the-counter meds such as 

ibuprofen. “Practice good sleep hygiene, stay 

hydrated by drinking water and minimizing 

caffeine, and introduce meditation as 

a way of focusing on what’s physically and 

emotionally going on in your body,” he says. 

“If headaches disrupt your daily routine, are 

severe or frequent and/or poorly controlled 

with over-the-counter medications, it’s time 

to seek help from a headache specialist or 

other medical professional who can work 

with you on a path to healing.” 

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based writer 

and frequent contributor to Natural 

Awakenings magazine. Connect at 

CarrieJacksonWrites.com. 

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wise words 

Lissa Rankin on the 

Mysteries of Healing 

Mind-body physician Lissa Rankin, 

a New York Times bestselling 

author and founder of the Whole 

Health Medicine Institute in the San Francisco 

Bay Area, takes readers on her decade-long 

journey in her latest book, Sacred Medicine: 

A Doctor’s Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of 

Healing. She provides a discerning guide to 

the sometimes perilous paths available to 

patients when wellness fads, lifestyle changes 

and doctors have failed them. 

What motivated you to write 

Sacred Medicine? 

After 14 years of studying and practicing conventional 

medicine, I left it at age 37 because 

I became disillusioned and “morally injured” 

by the limitations of conventional medicine 

and the U.S. health care system, which give lip 

service to a patient’s well-being and ultimately 

are about the financial bottom line. 

I never lost respect for the life-saving 

aspects of conventional medicine. I simply 

believed it shouldn’t be the only medicine 

in my medicine bag. It only took me nine 

months to realize that I could quit my job as 

an Ob-Gyn, but I couldn’t quit my calling. 

That which drew me to medicine from age 7 

was still alive in me. I began spiritually seek- 

by Linda Sechrist 


ing to find out what else heals. During my 

years of studying and practicing everything 

along the health, wellness, psychology, 

yoga and spirituality gamut, I tried many 

things, cherry-picking from various spiritual 

traditions, Eastern religions and New Age 

spirituality. None of these quite fit either. I 

found as much shadow in this camp as I did 

in the conventional medicine camp. 

Why use a carefully 

balanced brew of several 

healing interventions? 

Limiting how you approach your health 

care to one camp or the other could prevent 

you from having the best possible health 

outcome. There’s light and shadow in both 

camps. My book helps educate readers so 

they can practice discernment and make 

wise choices about which tools from the 

world’s medicine bag serves them best. It’s 

meant to help them become more miracleprone 

and hopefully to embrace the paradoxes 

of healing, one of which is: You can 

heal yourself and you can’t do it alone. 

A lot of the practices I write about are 

intended to facilitate the restoration of 

wholeness. That doesn’t mean that people 

shouldn’t also seek out potentially curative 

treatments with their conventional medical 

doctor. But those treatments often don’t cure 

either, so I really see it that individuals don’t 

have to choose one or the other. Rather, 

they can choose conventional medicine and 

sacred medicine. 

What’s the difference between 

curing and healing? 

Generally, curing is about the elimination of 

all evidence of disease. Healing is a restoration 

of wholeness, which is what the word 

“heal” is based upon. When I’ve been present 

with people during end-of-life care, I’ve 

witnessed the restoration of wholeness in 

the tying up of the loose ends of a well-lived 

life or a life not so well-lived, even in the 

presence of physical decline. Repair, healing 

and forgiveness in both internal and external 

relationships in our lives can come from doing 

deep shadow work. 

What are our whole health 

intelligences? 

Because healing is a return to wholeness, 

connecting with your whole health intelligences—mental, 

intuitive, emotional and 

somatic—must be the foundational part of 

your healing journey to create conditions 

which make the body miracle-prone. I think 

of the work of integrating them as I do a 

symphony that requires a conductor to arrange 

and harmonize the intelligences. I call 

the conductor the “inner pilot light”. 

For example, if we’re making medical decisions 

or any significant decision, it’s important 

to consult all the intelligences. Consider not 

only what the mind is telling you about what’s 

wise and smart and what the science shows, 

but what intuition is telling you about what 

might be in your best interests. Or consider 

what your gut or other aspects of your body 

are feeling. It’s not only the gut that can give 

us somatic intelligence. We can tune into 

various intelligences all over our body. Some 

healers I’ve met are finely tuned into this kind 

of intelligence to the point that they can ask 

a “yes” or “no” question and feel the answer 

somatically. They use this as one of the ways 

to guide themselves and their clients. 

What part does trauma 

play in sacred medicine? 

Although trauma as a cause of physical disease 

might be disputed by skeptics who resist 

information that contradicts their worldview, 

the body of scientific data linking psychological 

trauma and both pediatric and adult-onset 

disease is airtight. According to so many 

sources in the mainstream medical literature, 

anywhere from 60 to 80 percent of illnesses 

have stress-related emotional underpinnings. 

What causes stress? Trauma does. 

Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings 

senior staff writer. Connect at 

lysechrist@gmail.com.

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The Health and 

Happiness Connection 

by Chelsea Kazmierczak-Goethel 

Health and happiness are deeply interconnected. Years of 

research into the dynamic interplay between happiness and 

health have continuously verified the cyclical relationship 

between these concepts. It has been said that to be truly healthy, one 

must also be happy, and that there is no genuine happiness without 

health. If someone is aiming to live an inspiring and fulfilling life, 

one must prioritize their health. 

Happy people tend to be healthier. Those with higher life satisfaction 

are shown to have higher immune system function and fewer 

chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and headaches. 

Studies demonstrate that they also have a lower risk of preventable 

diseases. Positive well-being is also linked to a longer life expectancy 

and an improved quality of life. 

There are many reasons for this. People that consider themselves 

happy have healthier lifestyles. Research shows that those with 

positive well-being consume healthier diets, are 50 percent more 

likely to eat fruits and vegetables, and are significantly more likely to 

be physically active. The health benefits of these habits are plentiful, 

including lower body fat percentage, improved energy levels and a 

reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 

Though happiness may sometimes feel elusive, there are many 

strategies that one can utilize to increase feelings of well-being. 

Given the incredible benefits of happiness for mental and physical 

health, putting time and intention into these tools is well worth it. 

Nearly half of a person’s capacity to experience happiness and fulfillment 

is set by intentional activity. Useful tools include practicing 

daily gratitude, setting meaningful and attainable goals that bring a 

sense of accomplishment and mindfully caring for those we love. 

People who describe themselves as healthy are happier than 

their peers. Those who are more satisfied with their health report 

experiencing a higher sense of well-being across all areas of life. Re- 

search continuously demonstrates the link between physical health 

and overall sense of life satisfaction and happiness. The habits and 

activities that improve one’s state of physical and biochemical health 

improve the hormones and neurotransmitters that create a greater 

sense of happiness. 

Prioritizing habits that support the health of the gut improves 

mental health and leads to a happier and more fulfilled life. Reducing 

the consumption of packaged, processed foods eliminates many 

food additives that disrupt the balance of the microbiome. This allows 

for a healthier immune system in addition to improved mental 

health. Eliminating sugar sweetened beverages leads to greater blood 

sugar regulation, allowing many metabolic functions to improve. 

Focus on consuming ample protein, healthy fats, vegetables, 

fruits, nuts and complex carbohydrates. Five to six cups of a variety 

of produce will provide the nutrients that all cells—especially in the 

brain and nervous system—need to thrive. Omega-3 fatty acids in 

fatty fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds support every cell in the body. 

Thirty minutes of movement on most days 

of the week is beneficial for the cardiovascular 

system and beyond. 

The link between health and happiness 

goes far beyond simply feeling well. 

In the world of holistic health care, when a 

patient regains their health, the celebration 

is not just about someone feeling better. It 

includes what a healthy person can do and 

the inspiration they can follow in their life. 

An 18-year-old with a healthier immune system no longer suffers 

from multiple respiratory illnesses every winter, which means 

they can go off to their top choice university without worrying about 

getting sick. The kiddo who no longer has daily stomach aches 

can reach a new belt level in karate. The newlywed with improved 

hormonal balance and gut health can transition into married life 

with the exciting dreams of building a family. And a mother who has 

eliminated migraines and fibromyalgia pain can show up for herself 

and her loved ones in the way she desires. 

Health and happiness build upon each other. Anyone seeking 

a life full of joy and fulfillment must nurture both areas. 

Implement daily, intentional habits to create physical, mental and 

biochemical well-being. 

MetroEast Natural Healing Center, in Oakdale, uses a targeted approach 

to assess states of malnutrition, toxicity and other causes of ill 

health. Their highly trained and experienced nutrition practitioners 

specialize in creating customized dietary and supplemental plans to 

improve the health of their patients. From minor symptoms to serious 

health concerns, the expertise of their holistic practitioners can 

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Chelsea Kazmierczak-Goethel, MSACN, is a holistic 

practitioner at MetroEast Natural Healing Center. She 

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Her own health issues brought her into the natural 

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grateful to participate in the healing journey of so many patients. For 

more information, visit NutritionChiropractic.com. See ad, page 11. 


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conscious eating 

Food Dehydration 

Made Easy 

BEST WAYS TO PRESERVE THE HARVEST 

by Sheila Julson 

Drying food is the oldest known method of food preservation. Middle and Far 

Eastern cultures have used the sun and wind to dry foods since 12,000 B.C., according 

to the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP). Today, the 

easy availability of food dehydrators offers a convenient way to preserve the fall harvest. 

When done correctly, dehydrating food is a safe method for maintaining 

its original state, says Tracey Brigman, NCHFP 

associate director and University of Georgia 

clinical assistant professor. “Dehydrators 

remove the water content in foods, 

resulting in a low risk of bacteria 

and spoilage.” 

Unlike other food preservation 

methods such as canning or 

fermenting, dehydrating food does not 

require lots of special equipment, 

tools or skill. “Dehydrating food 

is super easy to do,” says Carole 

Cancler, the Hawaii-based 

author of the Complete Dehydrator 

Cookbook. “Drying 

food is more forgiving. 

You can’t make a 

lot of mistakes. 

Canning, if you 

do it wrong, can 

make everyone in your family sick.” The 

only caveat, Cancler says, is that food not 

thoroughly dried will get moldy. In humid 

environments, dehydrated foods must be 

kept tightly sealed to keep out moisture 

and prevent mold from forming. 

Julia Skinner, founder and director 

of Root-Kitchens.com, an online 

fermentation and food history 

company, adds that when 

foods are dehydrated, they 

shrink and therefore take up 

less storage space. “They’re 

great to pack for traveling 

or for small 

kitchens. 

Dehydrating 

can 

also concentrate 

some 

flavors, such 

as with dried 

tomatoes.” 

yuriygolub/AdobeStock.com 


Almost Anything 

Can be Dehydrated 

Many types of food can be dehydrated, including fruit, veggies, 

meat, fish, herbs and nuts. “It’s easier to say what can’t be 

dehydrated,” Cancler says. “The general rule is you don’t want to 

dehydrate food that has a high fat content, such as fatty meats or 

avocados.” They go rancid quickly during storage. While there are 

dehydrated, high-fat foods sold commercially such as cheese, peanut 

butter and eggs, these are processed using special equipment 

and techniques that can’t be copied in a home kitchen. 

Sliced strawberries, chopped onions or celery are good foods 

for beginners. “People tend to throw those foods away a lot. They 

buy them and don’t use it all up before they spoil. Dehydrate 

leftover strawberries for snacks and dehydrate vegetables to use 

in soups or stews,” Cancler suggests. 

Getting Started 

Starter model home food dehydrators, often found at resale stores 

or rummage sales, can be purchased for about $50. Some have 

adjustable temperature settings for different kinds of foods. When 

purchased new, most food dehydrators include recipe booklets. 

When using a dehydrator, Skinner advises, turn it on to the 

appropriate setting and lay the food in a single layer on the trays 

provided, then let the dehydrator run for a few hours. She usually 

turns food halfway through to prevent sticking. 

Cancler says that in some cases an oven can be used to dehydrate 

food, but it isn’t the most cost-effective method. “I don’t 

recommend continued use of the oven, because depending on 

where you live and the type or size of food being dried, drying can 

take anywhere from eight to 36 hours. Running an electric or gas 

range for that long uses a lot of energy.” 

She says that ideal temperatures are 125 to 135 degrees, but most 

standard ovens only go as low as 170 degrees, which is too warm 

to dehydrate fruits or vegetables. “Then you must do wacky things 

like prop the door open to cool down the oven.” The exception, she 

says, is jerky: “It must be dried at a higher temperature, and lowerend 

food dehydrator models don’t get hot enough.” 

Sun-drying foods outdoors is risky, Brigman cautions, due to 

varied weather conditions. In addition, insects and air pollution 

have to be considered. “For safety reasons, consumers should 

really purchase a food dehydrator. While it may be a high cost 

when you begin dehydrating, if you are a serious food preserver, 

it will save you money in the long term,” she says. 

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural 

Awakenings magazines throughout the country. 

Today I know I walk with faith and grace beside me. 

I feel the light as it grows within and 

shine it out onto the world. 

~Jodi Livon 

crossword puzzle 

Across 

1 Way to avoid the costs of 

excess consumerism 

4 Shocked breaths 

7 Restrain 

8 Bladderwrack, for example 

9 Salon concern 

10 Signal in the body to 

prepare for food and water 

scarcity, 2 words 

13 Tint of color 

14 Possessive pronoun 

16 Sea plant 

17 Temperature controls, 

briefly 

19 Snack 

21 That’s it! 

22 Depart 

25 Method of sharing equipment 

needed for occasional 

repairs and odd jobs, 2 words 

29 Satisfied 

30 Extremely small 

31 Equipment used to dry 

foods as a preserving technique 

with low risk of 

bacteria and spoilage 

Answers and a full-page crossword puzzle can be 

found at NATwinCities.com. 

Down 

1 Like goods in thrift stores 

2 The A in NAD (coenzyme 

involved in many metabolic 

processes essential to life) 

3 Pen’s fluid 

4 Take a quick look 

5 Treatment that replaces 

damaged and dying cells, 2 

words 

6 Depressed 

8 “The gasoline on the fire 

of aging” per the naturopathic 

doctor Kara Fitzgerald 

11 nap-_____ flower 

12 Indian dish made with 

stewed legumes 

15 It’s used to reduce swellings 

18 Heat related prefix 

20 Stock 

23 Type of bread 

24 Rainbow shapes 

25 Golf equipment 

26 Was in front 

27 Breathable gas mixture 

28 Time period, for short 

29 Doctor’s title letters 


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calendar of events SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 

Women of Color Affinity Group – 3-4pm. Looking 

for a space where women of color can come together 

featured event 

Discover Your Highest 

Purpose 

Sri Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader 

of Eckankar, shares wisdom through 

stories and spiritual insights that bring 

meaning, connection and humor to the 

workings of Spirit in everyday life. 

Fridays at 7pm 

Watch on Channel 6 or via MCN6.org 

For more information, visit Eckankar.org, 

TempleOfECK.org or Facebook.com/ 

Eckankar. See ad, page 2. 

THURSDAY & TUESDAY, 

SEPTEMBER 1 & 6 

Virtual Citizenship Workshop –1-2:30pm. Drop-in 

to our online study sessions to practice for your citizenship 

interview. Work in small groups or individually 

with a volunteer from Literacy Minnesota. Study 

English vocabulary, reading, writing, and civics. Free. 

Online. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 1 & 15 

Career Counseling and Job Search Assistance – 

1:30-4pm. Drop in and meet with an employment 

counselor from CareerForce Bloomington for career 

counseling and job search assistance. They offer 

résumé advice, job interview coaching, and effective 

job search strategies. Free. 8801 Portland Ave. S., 

Bloomington. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 

Nokomis Library Writing Group – 3:30-5:30pm. 

Join fellow writers for encouragement, feedback, 

and to help each other take writing to the next 

level. Bring works in progress, paper and a pen. 

You will explore different ways to think about 

writing. Free. 5100 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis. 

Hclib.Bibliocommons.com/events. 

SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 

3, 10, 17, & 24 

Computer Tutor Available – 9-11am. Drop in 

to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, 

everything from using Microsoft Office and Google 

Docs, filling out job applications, signing up for 

email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, 

and more. Free. 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. 


SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 

3, 10, 17, & 24 

Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum and Baby 

Classes – 6-7pm. Classes are held virtually online 

throughout the month and are led by our top AID 

instructors. AID utilizes state-of-the-art 3D visual 

aids and activities to keep it fun and engaging while 

presenting the latest evidence-based material on each 

topic. $35.Online. Childbirth-Classes.com. 

and share their experiences? Then join the Women of 

Color Affinity Group! WOC Affinity group seeks to 

foster a sense of belonging and encourage meaningful 

conversations. Free. Hosmer Library, 347 E. 36th 

St., Minneapolis. Hclib.Bibliocommons.com/events. 

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 

7, 14, 21, & 28 

Fearless and Friendly Knitting Group – 10am- 

12pm. Learn how to knit or practice new techniques. 

For people at all skill levels. Make new friends while 

creating your own handmade masterpieces. Free. 

Nokomis Library, 5100 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis. 



Halcyon Days Book Club: Malibu Rising – 

7-8:30pm. Halcyon Days is a book club that doesn’t 

take itself too seriously; like hanging out with old 

friends you didn’t know you had. Hosted by Kyle 

from Arvonne Fraser Library. Free. Online. Hclib. 

Bibliocommons.com/events. 

Don’t Get Left in the Dark! Solar Power with 

Battery Backup – 7-8pm. Solar power with battery 

backups can help you feel safer in strong weather. From 

thunder and lightning that knock out power or ice storms 

that drag powerlines to the ground, solar with battery 

can help you feel secure knowing that your lights will 

stay on when you need it most. Free. Online. Blog.AllEnergySolar.com/summer-solar-energy-webinars-2022. 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 

Nutrition Response Testing – 9am-5pm. Nutrition 

Response Testing is a non-invasive system of analyzing 

the body in order to determine the underlying causes of 

ill health. When these causes are corrected through safe, 

natural, nutritional means, the body can repair itself in 

order to attain and maintain more optimum health. $99. 

MetroEast Natural Healing Center, 6993 35th St N, #2, 

Oakdale. RSVP at 651-771-1703. Unsinc.info/events/ 

september-10-st-paul-mn-oakdale/. 

Twin Cities Pagan Pride Fall Festival – 10am-6pm. 

FREE public gathering where Pagans can network 

with each other and celebrate Pagan Pride! The Twin 

Cities Pagan Pride Fall Festival is a free fall event, open 

to the public, that offers education about Paganism 

to the larger community. Free. Minnehaha Regional 

Park, 4801 S Minnehaha Drive, Minneapolis. TCPaganPride.org/pagan-pride-fall-festival/. 

Fix-It Clinic – 12-4pm. Bring your broken household 

items to a free Fix-It Clinic and work together with 

friendly, skilled volunteers to diagnose, troubleshoot 

and fix your stuff. We can help you with small appliances, 

clothing that is clean, electronics, mobile 

devices and more. No registration is required, and 

events are family friendly. Free. Gramercy Park Cooperative, 

6711 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield. 


Community Woodshop: Spooncarving – 12-4pm. 

Adult Art Program. Learn how to carve a spoon 

from a fresh cut tree using traditional Nordic carving 

techniques. We cover tree anatomy, axing out a blank 

(roughed out spoon shape), knife holds for the Hook 

& Sloyd knife, drying, and finishing. This class is great 

for the beginner or the person wanting to learn Sloyd 

style carving. Free. East Lake Library, 2727 E. Lake 

St., Minneapolis. Hclib.Bibliocommons.com/events. 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 

Golden Valley Book Club: Where the Crawdads 

Sing – 1:30-3pm. Join our discussion of new and 

interesting titles. Hosted by Golden Valley Library. 

Free. Golden Valley Library, 830 Winnetka Ave. N., 

Golden Valley. Hclib.Bibliocommons.com/events. 


Bees to Mead: Drinking Honey – 5-7pm. Join 

Dodge Nature Center and White Bear Meadery 

for a sweet adventure. Together, we’ll explore the 

science of honey and how it’s made into mead, the 

world’s oldest alcoholic beverage. You’ll put on a 

bee suit and get up close to a honeybee hive. Then 

we’ll learn about, and sample meads crafted by 

White Bear Meadery. $25. Shepard Farm in Cottage 

Grove, 8946 70th Street S, Cottage Grove. 

DodgeNatureCenter.org/event. 


Keystone Foodmobile Distribution – 9:45am- 

11:15am. The Keystone Community Services 

Foodmobile will be distributing free groceries 

in the parking lot at the Ramsey County Library 

in Roseville on the second Monday of every 

month. This service is available to anyone in 

need. Participants will receive shelf stable items, 

produce, milk, meat, and other staples. Free. 

2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville. RCLReads. 

Bibliocommons.com/events 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 

Virtual Class – Intro to Handmade Gnocchi - 

5:30-6:30pm. If you have ever had real, handmade 

gnocchi, you know that the pillowy, bite-sized 

dumplings made by hand are the stuff of dreams. 

Join Chef Robin Asbell for a virtual, hands-on 

gnocchi and sauce-making class, where you’ll 

learn how to make the dough, form the dumplings, 

and cook them properly, then sauce them 

for a comforting, satisfying meal. Free. Online. 

MSMarket.coop/event. 


Autumn Equinox 

Spiritual Retreat 

Throughout this class, you will be 

deepening and expanding your dowsing 

knowledge and will be introduced 

to various ways to use your dowsing 

skills. You will learn to: expand your 

dowsing technique, use your dowsing 

rods for healing, cure karma lines, learn 

advanced space clearing, distant dowse 

your childhood home. 

Monday-Thursday 

September 19-22 

8am-7pm. 

Cost: $698 until Sept. 1, 

$848 after. 

Strike Theatre, 824 18th Ave NE., 

Minneapolis. YesWardCoaching.com/lightup. 


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 

Budget Shopping: Meal Planning – 4:30-6pm. 

Kick off the fall season and, for many, the return to 

home cooking and meal planning by learning how 

to shop for delicious local, healthful foods without 

breaking the bank. Join us for a mini-tour of the 

co-op, learn tips to minimize waste, maximize savings 

in your meal planning and shopping, and gain 

insight into saving with coupons, deals and membership. 

$5 for members, $7 for non-members. 740 

East 7th Street, Saint Paul. MSMarket.coop/event. 


Night for Nature 2022 – 6-8:30pm. You’re invited 

to Night for Nature, the annual benefit for Dodge 

Nature Center and Preschool. Experience the magic 

of nature outdoors. Adults only. $125 - $250. Main 

Property, Farm Entrance 3, 1701 Charlton Street, 

West St. Paul. DodgeNatureCenter.org/event. 

Conscious Parenting Virtual Class – 7-8:30pm. 

Throughout this class, you will be deepening and 

expanding your dowsing knowledge and will be 

introduced to various ways to use your dowsing skills. 

You will learn to: expand your dowsing technique, 

use your dowsing rods for healing, cure karma lines, 

learn advanced space clearing, distant dowse your 

childhood home. $148. Online. AnnetteRugolo.com/ 

product/conscious-parenting-virtual-class/. 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 

6th Annual Mycelium Mysteries Conference – 

Sept 23-25. 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. 

Featuring Keynote Speaker Barbara Ching, 

former president of the North American Mycological 

Association. Dodgeville, WI. Tickets & to register: 

MidwestWomensHerbal.com. 


The Light Up 

with Nea Clare 

This Live Channeling Event with 

Nea Clare is an opportunity for you 

to connect with a community of 

like-SOULed beings for inspiration, 

connection, and alignment. 

Sunday, September 25 

from 5-8pm 

Cost: $20 

Strike Theatre, 824 18th Ave NE., Minneapolis. 

YesWardCoaching.com/lightup. 

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 26– 

OCTOBER 17 

Diamond Dowsing Advanced Virtual Class 

– 7-8:30pm. Throughout this class, you will be 

deepening and expanding your dowsing knowledge 

and will be introduced to various ways to 

use your dowsing skills. You will learn to: expand 

your dowsing technique, use your dowsing rods 

for healing, cure karma lines, learn advanced 

space clearing, distant dowse your childhood 

home. $348. Online. AnnetteRugolo.com/product/diamond-dowsing-advanced-virtual-class/ 


Ugandan Cooking: Cassava and Greens – 

EVENTS FOR KIDS 


Crafting for Kids - North Regional – 12:30- 

1:30pm. Entering grades 3-12. Younger children 

may attend with a caregiver. Each week create a 

new craft or art project. Materials provided. Led 

by library staff. Free. 1315 Lowry Ave., N. Minneapolis. 

Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 1, 8, 15 

Family Storytime/Rimas y cuentos –10-10:30am. 

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, 

sing, read, write and play together. Share books, 

stories, rhymes, music and movement in English 

and Spanish. Free. 347 E. 36th St., Minneapolis. 

Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2 - 30 

Baby Storytime –9:30-10am. For children birth 

to 24 months and their caregivers. Share books, 

bounces, rhymes, music, and movement. Free. 

2880 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis. RCLReads. 



Kids Chess Club – 10-11:30am. Welcome all kids 

who want to play chess with other kids. Play for 

fun and to learn chess basics. Open to all children 

in grades K-6. All levels are encouraged to attend, 

and new players will be offered help to learn 

the rules and get started. Free. Walker Library, 

2880 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Hclib.Biblio 

Commons.com/events. 


MakerKids Take-and-Make Kit: Coffee Filter 

Experiments – All Day. Drop by RCL-Mounds View 

for a take-home Maker Kids activity while supplies 

last. No registration required. Best for ages 5 and up. 

Free. 2576 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View. 

RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events. 


Junior Zoo Art – 10:30-11:30am. This workshop 

gives little artists the chance to draw all the different 

animals and things we see at the zoo. Llamas, 

lions, monkeys and more. For ages 4 and up. Free. 

2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville. RCLReads. 



Read With an Animal –10-11:30am. Grades 1-3. 

Cuddle up with a certified therapy animal and 

practice reading aloud. Most libraries host dogs, 

6:30-8pm. Learn to cook cassava and greens, a 

traditional meal in Uganda. Cassava is a starchy 

root vegetable packed with vitamins and is a major 

staple for many people in Africa. The instructor 

pairs the cassava with cooked collard greens for a 

flavorful and nutritious combo. $20 for members, 

$25 for non-members. 1500 West 7th Street, Saint 

Paul. MSMarket.coop/event. 

and you can call ahead to see if other animals 

will be visiting. Sign up when you arrive for a 

15-minute slot. Free. Westonka, 2079 Commerce 

Blvd., Mound. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 

12, 19, 26 

Baby & Me Storytime – 9:45-11:15am. Share 

stories, songs, rhymes, and engage in play with 

your baby at this storytime designed for the 

youngest learner. For ages 6-23 months and 

their caregivers, no registration necessary. Free. 

2150 2nd Street, White Bear Lake. RCLReads. 


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 

Family Storytime – 6-6:30pm. Join us inperson 

for stories, songs, and rhymes designed 

to enhance your child’s early literacy skills. Appropriate 

for ages 2-5. No registration is required. 

Free. 4560 Victoria St N., Shoreview, RCLReads. 

Bibliocommons.com/events 


Yoga Storytime at the Augsburg Adventure 

Park –10-10:30am. Join Augsburg Park Library’s 

children’s librarian for stories and yoga at the 

Augsburg Adventure Park. Free. Augsburg Park 

Library, 7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield. Hclib. 

BiblioCommons.com/events. 


Paws to Read with Maslow –6:30-7:30pm. 

Come work on your reading skills in a lowstress 

environment. Our licensed therapy 

dogs welcome all school-age readers to participate 

in this special program. Free. 3025 

Southlawn Drive, Maplewood. RCLReads. 



Paws to Read with Duke or Trevor –10- 

11:30am. Work on your reading skills in a lowstress 

environment with Duke or Trevor! They are 

licensed therapy dogs who welcome school-aged 

readers who need that extra practice to participate 

in this special program. Free. 3025 Southlawn 

Drive, Maplewood. RCLReads.Bibliocommons. 

com/events. 


Pop-Up Library at Community Resource Fair 

and Family Fun Day –10am-1pm. Curious to see 

what the Mounds View community has to offer 

you and your family? Check out the Community 

Resource Fair and Family Fun Day. Free. 5394 

Edgewood Drive, Mounds View. RCLReads. 



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community resource guide 

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green 

living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community 

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

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 9. 

BREAST HEALTH 

CONSULTANT: 

NATURAL BREAST HEALTH 

Joyce Sobotta, Published Author 

AromatherapyNaturesWay.com 

Joyce@AromatherapyNaturesWay.com 

JoyceSobotta.com • 715-828-0117 

Joyce Sobotta, published author 

of Breast Health Is in Your 

Hands, is a natural breast health 

educator whose work is endorsed 

by doctors and thermographers 

nationwide. She is passionate 

about teaching women to love 

their breasts and take responsibility 

for their health. She has 

facilitated breast health programs for leading health 

organizations and is available for private consultations 

and speaking engagements. See ad, page 11. 

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 8. 

COACHING 

ANNETTE RUGOLO 

Soul Coach, Author and Teacher 


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. 


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 4. 

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. 

COACHING 

TRANSFORMATIONAL COACH AND 

LIFE MASTERY TEACHER 

Nea Clare 

NeaClare.com • Nea@NeaClare.com 

Would you like to say “YES” and 

make your dreams come true? If 

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goals. What you want is on the other side of your 

hesitation. If it is time to breakthrough, schedule a 

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com. See ad, page 20. 

VISIONAIRIUM 

Leah Martinson, Health Coach 

23 4th St SE Suite 201, Minneapolis 

Visionairium.com • 651-315-1347 

Leah’s superpower is intuition and 

insight, and she uses it to teach 

people how to use their bodies as 

a guide to wellness. Instead of 

kicking tired, overwhelmed people 

in the butt, her mind-body, 

medicine-based health coaching 

process touches on all areas of 

well-being in your life. Schedule 

your free discovery session today. See ad, page 13. 

DENTIST 

HEALTH CENTERED DENTISTRY 

N7915-902 St 

River Falls, WI • 715-426-7777 

HealthCenteredDentistry.com 

Whole Person Dentistry observes 

and deals with the mind, 

body and spirit, not just your 

teeth. This approach to dentistry 

encompasses both modern 

science and knowledge 

drawn from the world’s great 

traditions in natural healing. See ad, page 15. 

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 21. 

SEDATION AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY 

1815 Suburban Ave, St. Paul 

ToothBuilder.com 

651-735-4661 

We are a holistic dental practice 

devoted to restoring and enhancing 

the natural beauty of your smile 

using conservative, state-of-the-art 

dental procedures that result in 

beautiful, long lasting smiles! We 

specialize in safe removal of 

infected teeth as well as placing 

ceramic implants and restorations. See ad, page 24. 

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 4. 

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 8. 

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. 

ENERGY HEALING 

VISIONAIRIUM 

Leah Martinson, Reiki Master 

23 4th St SE Suite 201, Minneapolis 

Visionairium.com • 651-315-1347 

Our bodies store all our memories 

and experiences just as much, if 

not more than our minds. Sometimes 

we need support to release 

the emotions and stressors that 

get stuck in our bodies. Leah 

offers both massage and energy 

healing to help facilitate this 

release, calm the nervous system 

and relieve tension. See ad, page 13. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALING 

ANNETTE RUGOLO 

Master Dowser 


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 11. 

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. 

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 11. 

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 9. 

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 4. 

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS 

STANDARD PROCESS 

Kathy Kiss 

Sr. Account Manager 

KKiss@StandardProcess.com 

Standard Process is a 

Wisconsin-based, familyowned, 

whole food-based 

nutritional supplement 

company that partners with 

health care practitioners to address issues related to 

health conditions. See ad, page 19. 


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PHYSICIANS 

DR. ISAAC M. ENGHOLM 

Deploy Health Family Practice/ 


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 9. 

PSYCHOTHERAPY 

FRAN BIEGANEK, MS, LP 


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. 


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. 

SPIRITUAL TEACHING 

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 2. 


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That’s why ancient Greeks and 

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“The antimicrobial activity of copper 

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Scientists say copper’s high 

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The EPA recommended hospitals use 

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