Natural Awakenings Twin Cities September 2022

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october issue
HEALTHY
PLANET
news briefs
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
For more information and appointments, visit CadenceChiroMN.com. See ad, page 8.
Linda Conroy, Midwest
Women’s Herbal
Conference Core Team
and Founder
Mycelium Mysteries 2022
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
6 Twin Cities Edition NAtwincities.com
Location: Almond, WI. Register at MidwestWomensHerbal.com/myceliummysteries2022.
See ad, page 2.