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The evening air is crisp and clean followed by pleasantly warm
daytime temperatures, making it official—fall is in the air.
I have always loved the coziness of autumn. As children,
we would spend our weekends and after school helping our parents
bring in the fall crops and clean out the garden beds. We heated our
home with wood and the warm smell coming out of the chimney
always made me smile. We would often come in after spending hours
in the cold moist air, feeling the chill deep in our bones, to change into Candi Broeffle
dry clothes and sit by the fire as we sipped hot cocoa and laughed at
one of Dad’s silly stories. It made all our work worthwhile.
Nowadays, I do not often smell wood burning, but when someone stokes their fireplace
and the neighborhood is enveloped in the smoky scent, it takes me right back to 1980.
The comfort, peace and security I feel in those moments is only broken by the sudden sense
of grief I feel knowing that I will never be able to call Mom or Dad to share the memories
they created in my childhood. It has been over a decade since I lost my parents, and though
the grief is no longer every day, it still shows up on a regular basis.
Prior to losing my parents, I extended my condolences to one of my parents’ friends
who had recently lost his mother. This 70-year-old man who was easily six foot five inches
tall and well over 300 pounds, was reduced to a small child as he shared with me how he
was now an orphan. His mother passed in her 90s, and I remember feeling at the time what
an odd comment that was. He was not a child, and he had to know that his elderly mother
would not live forever.
Sadly, it wasn’t until I lost my own mother, three years after my father’s death, that I completely
understood what he meant. I was lost. Alone. Scared. I worried about who I would live
with if my husband and I got divorced, even though that was not even a conversation we were
having after nearly 25 years of marriage. It was completely disorienting.
I wanted to get back to my old self. I wanted to get rid of the pain and be happy again.
I tried all the things in my toolbox of self-development, but nothing worked. I sunk deeper
into grief. One phrase kept coming back to me. “You have to feel it to heal it.” Eventually, I
stopped resisting and allowed the feelings to come. All of them.
It is one of the most difficult things I have ever done, feeling all the emotions that I had
been trying to tamp down. After many months, the “negative” emotions started to ease and
a broader array of emotions came back to me. Now, 10 years later, I am so grateful for that
time of grief. It has made me a more empathetic person, more understanding of others who
are fearful, depressed, apathetic, angry and overwhelmed.
It has also made me keenly aware of our culture cries of “pulling ourselves up by our
bootstraps”, “getting over it”, and “moving on” have damaged us as human beings. We are
a country—a world even—of hurting people who are unknowingly inflicting our pain on
others. Not honoring our grief, not allowing ourselves to feel it, means we can never truly
heal it. Now more than ever we must be willing to step into the ugliness, healing our own
injured souls, so we can make space for others to do the same.
I am not naïve and I will not try to convince you that everything will go back to how it
once was, because we can never go back to the time before our losses. We are different now.
Not better. Not worse. Just different.
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Transforming Grief
to Reclaim Our Joy
The world is full of people grieving significant
losses; whether it’s the loss of a
loved one, the end of a career or the need to
let go of a belief system, many are struggling.
Too often, they are told to think positively
and smile more, but what is really needed
is the ability to feel the pain in order to heal
it. This is the idea behind the innovative
day-long retreat, Reclaiming Joy: Healing Grief Together, taking place from 10-4pm on
December 4, at the Carondelet Center, in St. Paul.
Candi Broeffle, publisher of Natural Awakenings Twin Cities magazine and owner
of Composure Coaching, was called to create this event after many conversations with
friends and clients who were grappling to find support in their healing journey.
“So many people shared with me how they were looking for someone who could listen,
hold space with them as they deal with the ugly feelings that come with grieving, deep sadness,
anger and fear,” explains Broeffle. “Instead, they are greeted with advice and the other
person’s stories of loss. Some are even asked how long it will take them to get over it, as if it
is something that is just brushed off in a week.”
Having a strong network of trusted professionals who work with grieving people on a
regular basis, Broeffle invited those experts who can provide attendees the opportunity to
do significant healing work in community with others facing similar troubles. Attendees
will learn techniques and exercises they can use immediately to begin the healing process.
“We are striving to provide a powerful experience unlike anything people have had in
the past,” shares Broeffle. “It is time that we learn how to feel our pain and truly appreciate
the grieving process. After all, it wouldn’t be so difficult if the people and opportunities we
lost weren’t so very important to us.”
Cost: $99 (registration opens Oct. 15). Location: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave, St
Paul. For healing professionals that have products or services to share with the attendees of
this event, there will be a limited number of exhibitor booths available to purchase. For more
information including on how to become an exhibitor, call 763-270-8604 or email Candi@
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Cordyceps Sinensis
Enhances Performance
in Distance Runners
A Himalayan fungus that has long been used in Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps sinensis, attracted
global attention in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke
world records in track and field. To study its effects,
Brazilian researchers conducted a randomized,
double-blind, placebo-controlled study
in which they gave 30 amateur
marathoners two grams of the fungus
each day for 12 weeks. Compared to the
placebo group, those in the Cordyceps
group had significantly lower heart
rates at eight weeks and
improved aerobic
performance at
12 weeks.
Malignant Melanoma Linked
to Seafood Consumption
Eating higher amounts of
fish, specifically tuna
and non-fried fish,
appears to increase
the risk of malignant
melanoma, according to a
Brown University study of
491,367 U.S. adults published in the
journal Cancer Causes and Control.
Examining 15 years of data, the
researchers found that compared to
subjects with a median daily fish intake
of .11 ounces, those with a median
daily intake of 1.5 ounces had
a 22 percent higher risk of malignant
melanoma and a 28 percent increased risk of melanoma
in situ, characterized by abnormal cells in the outer layer
of the skin. “We speculate that our findings could possibly
be attributed to contaminants in fish, such as polychlorinated
biphenyls, dioxins, arsenic and mercury,” says study
author Eunyoung Cho, an associate professor of dermatology
and epidemiology. Pending further research on the
underlying biological mechanisms, the authors did not
recommend any changes to fish consumption.
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Viewing Art Online
Improves Well-Being
Art and music have long
been said to soothe the savage
soul, and hundreds of
studies have shown that
people’s moods and sense of
well-being are improved by
everything from artwork displayed
in mental institutions
and offices to regularly
visiting art museums.
With the pandemic,
many museums began
offering extensive online tours and exhibits, and a new
study from the University of Vienna suggests that online
art can have the same effect as “real life” art.
Researchers tested 84 individuals that viewed Monet’s
The Water Lily Pond and also photographs of a Japanese
bento box that included information on its traditions and
food preparation, such as might be found in a history
museum. Participants typically spent one to two minutes
with each viewing. Follow-up questionnaires found
that even a short online experience encouraged positive
states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also
lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness.
Well-being effects are most pronounced, wrote the
authors, when “such content is beautiful, meaningful and
inspires positive cognitive-emotional states in the viewer.”
Probiotic May
Increase Skin Moisture
Dry skin can afflict people
at any age, particularly
those living in dry climates,
and it is commonplace in
older people due to the
natural loss of oil glands.
Japanese researchers have
found a possible solution: a
probiotic originally fermented
from a Southeast Asian
rice-and-fish dish that
boosts skin moisture within
weeks. In a double-blind study, they tested 80 middleaged
adults with a supplement of heat-killed Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum probiotics for 12 weeks. They found the
supplement significantly increased skin water content and
reduced transepidermal water loss in the face, particularly
for seniors and those with the driest skin.
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Supplements, Exercise
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borne out by two recent
endeavors.
In a five-year
study of 2,157
physically active
people over 70
from five European
countries, international
researchers found that 2,000 International Units a
day of vitamin D 3
and one gram a day of marine omega-3s,
plus a simple home-strength exercise program, reduced
the risk of invasive cancers by 61 percent. Researchers at
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, that analyzed
the diets and health outcomes of 134,775 people, found
that a Western-style diet rich in red and processed meat,
sugar, refined grains and carbohydrates was linked with
an E. coli strain prominent in colorectal cancer.
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global briefs
Save the Sequoias
The U.S. Forest Service is speeding efforts to protect giant
sequoias from wildfires; almost 20 percent of the ancient
trees have been destroyed by wildfire in the last two years.
They will thin the forest in and around sequoia groves
by removing brush and smaller trees from 13,000 acres
of national forest to protect 12 giant sequoia groves this
summer and conduct prescribed burns using the agency’s
emergency authority under the National Environmental
Policy Act. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore says, “Without
urgent action, wildfires could eliminate countless more
iconic giant sequoias.”
Giant sequoias can live for more than 3,000 years and
are found only on the western slopes of California’s Sierra
Nevada mountains. The trees are adapted to fire with
thick, spongy bark, and the heat releases seeds from their
cones, allowing young trees to take root in areas cleared
by fire. A policy to put out wildfires as quickly as possible
has created unnaturally dense forests and allowed
brush and dead wood to accumulate. Climate change has
led to hotter temperatures, severe drought, a year-round
fire season and the proliferation of bark beetles that have
killed the drought-weakened trees. Bigger, hotter fires are
more likely to reach giant sequoias’ crowns, killing them.
Global Network of Artists
Addresses Climate Change
The World Weather Network is an international coalition
of 28 arts organizations that believe artists and
writers should be a larger part of the dialogue surrounding
climate change. A creative team at each
weather station will conduct local programming on
the ground and post “weather reports” on the network
website over the course of the year. Project organizer
Michael Morris of Artangel (UK) says, “We want to see
what happens when artists and writers start to use their
imagination and lateral kind of abilities to think through
something which is difficult to think about.” The project
will continue through June 2023.
The Fogo Island, Newfoundland, weather station that
sits in the Labrador current, an “iceberg alley” along
which melting ice travels, is focused on three different
ecosystems. Other stations are located in Peru and
London, where visitors can interact with a sound installation
called A Thousand Words for Weather at the
Senate House Library. One thousand words in 10 languages
describing various weather terms were recorded
and the weather outside the building as reported by
live updates alters the mix, velocity and volume, so that
on any day the experience will be completely different.
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Decontaminating Water
with Plant Waste Protein
Scientists have created a membrane using sunflower and
peanut oilseed meal that shows potential as a cheap, lowpower,
sustainable and scalable method to decontaminate
heavy metals from water. As published in the journal
Chemical Engineering, a research team led by Professor
Ali Miserez, of the Nanyang Technological University
(Singapore) School of Materials Science and
Engineering and School of Biological Sciences,
and visiting Professor Raffaele Mezzenga,
from the Department of Health Science and
Technology at the Swiss Federal Institute
of Technology, discovered that proteins
derived from the byproducts of peanut or
sunflower oil production can effectively
attract heavy metal ions. They demonstrated
that the process of attraction called adsorption
is able to purify contaminated water to a degree that
meets international drinking standards.
Miserez says, “Water pollution remains a major global
issue in many parts of the world. Heavy metals represent
a large group of water pollutants that can accumulate in
the human body, causing cancer and mutagenic diseases.
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International Plan to Rewild Large Mammals
Research underscores the importance of large mammals as ecosystem engineers, shaping
natural processes and sequestering carbon. Now scientists are planning to reintroduce
these animals to the wild. According to a study published in the journal Ecography,
reintroducing just 20 large mammal species—13 herbivores and seven predators—can
help increase biodiversity around the world and mitigate climate change. Some candidates
for rewilding are brown bears, bison, wild horses, jaguars, reindeer, Eurasian
beavers, elk, moose, wolverines, tigers and hippopotami. Large herbivores and
predators continue to suffer alarming losses, and researchers estimate that
almost two-thirds of the world’s large carnivores are threatened
with extinction. Only 6 percent or less of 730 ecoregions retain the
large mammal communities that were dominant 500 years ago.
In the paper, a global team of researchers led by the U.N.
Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre
and the U.S. nonprofit RESOLVE point out that the rewilding
of large mammals is an essential, but often omitted component
of restoration efforts, and should become a global priority in the
decade ahead. Restoring intact communities of large mammals
won’t be easy. Populations have feared large wild animals, especially predators,
often undertaking popular measures to minimize their numbers or eliminate
them completely.
Monarch Butterfly Now
Officially Endangered
The International Union for Conservation
of Nature (IUCN) Red List of
Threatened Species numbers
147,517 species, including 41,459
that are threatened with extinction. The
latest update adds the migratory monarch
butterfly, a subspecies of the monarch
butterfly (Danaus plexippus). In the
past decade, the native population
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percent during winter migrations from Mexico and
California to summer breeding grounds throughout
the U.S. and Canada due to logging and deforestation
for agriculture and urban development. Pesticides and
herbicides kill butterflies and milkweed, the host plant
that the larvae of the monarch butterfly feed on. Drought
related to climate change limits the growth of milkweed
and increases the frequency of catastrophic wildfires, and
temperature extremes trigger earlier migrations before
milkweed is available, while severe weather has killed millions
of butterflies.
Possible remedies are planting native milkweed, reducing
pesticide and protecting the overwintering sites. IUCN
Director General Dr. Bruno Oberle says, “To preserve the
rich diversity of nature, we need effective, fairly governed,
protected and conserved areas alongside decisive action
to tackle climate change and restore ecosystems. In turn,
conserving biodiversity supports communities by providing
essential services such as food, water and sustainable jobs.”
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of Houseplants
Nestled among books on a shelf,
soaking up sunlight by a kitchen
window or filling the bare corner of a
living room, nothing adds beauty and
interest to a home quite like a living
plant. Bringing nature indoors also has
numerous human health advantages.
Benefits of Houseplants
They oxygenate the air. We inhale
oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide,
while plants do the opposite during
photosynthesis. This makes them
ideal air fresheners. At sundown,
when photosynthesis stops, most
plants go back to absorbing oxygen
and releasing CO 2
, except for orchids,
succulents and bromeliads, making
them wonderful bedside companions.
They eliminate toxins. Studies have
shown that plants filter indoor air,
removing volatile organic compounds
like benzene, xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene,
ammonia and formaldehyde,
which are commonly found in
furniture adhesives, paints, carpets,
chemical cleaners and craft supplies.
They humidify the indoor environment.
Through a process called
transpiration, moisture travels from
plant roots to small pores on the
underside of leaves, where it changes
to vapor and is released into the air. In
arid climates and during winter, this
creates a favorable indoor atmosphere
that decreases dry skin, colds,
sore throats, dry coughs and even the
transmission of the flu virus.
They enhance our mood. Research
shows indoor plants boost our mental
health. One study found that viewing
plants while recovering from surgery
led to physiological improvements by
lowering blood pressure and reducing
the perception of pain, anxiety and
fatigue. Also, the act of taking care of
plants has been shown to be emotionally
helpful.
They help with productivity. Placing
a philodendron by the computer
might be a good idea, as a number of
studies have shown that being close
to nature improves concentration,
memory and productivity.
Pet-Friendly Varietals
Some plants can be toxic to dogs and
cats, but here are a few that are perfectly
safe for our furry best friends:
rattlesnake plant, spider plant, parlor
palm, ponytail palm, African violet,
bird’s nest fern, Venus flytrap, Boston
fern, polka dot plant, orchid, staghorn
fern, bromeliad, date palm and herbs.
Maintenance Tips
Watering: Over- or under-watering
are the most common houseplant killers,
but there are easy fixes. One is a
relatively inexpensive moisture meter
that helps monitor hydration levels in
a planter. Or simply stick a finger into
the soil and add water only when it is
dry one inch below the surface.
Low-light choices: Many plants
thrive indoors with partial, indirect
sunlight, and some are low-light tolerant,
including lucky bamboo, spider
plant, pothos, snake plant, staghorn
fern, English ivy, peace lily, maidenhair
fern, philodendron, anthurium,
corn plant and dragon tree.
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Safe Use of Cell Phones
to Protect Against EMFs
by Joyce Sobotta
Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMFs) are man-made frequencies that are affecting
every person. Very few people know about the many dangers they pose. The cumulative
effect of radiation from exposure to cell phones, Wi-Fi, cellphone towers,
microwaves, body scanners and mammogram scans are a fundamental concern.
There are many other devices that we use every day in our homes such as blow dryers,
electric toothbrushes, microwaves, laptops, tablets, smart TVs and smart meters that have
EMF radiation. It is essential to unplug electrical cords that are not being used.
Millions of people are wearing fitness tracking devices and smart watches that emit EMF
radiation. Manufactures deny harm coming from them, saying that the amount or EMFs is
insignificant. But the accumulation of so many sources should be concerning. Cell towers
with the new 5G emit higher levels of EMFs and raise additional havoc with our health and
immune systems. Studies have shown that cell phone towers and the use of cell phones are
emitting the highest amounts of EMFs.
Safe Use of Cell Phones
The National Research Council has reported that exposure to cell phone radiation may affect
the immune, endocrine and nervous systems, fetal development and overall metabolism.
Small lifestyle adjustments can be made to reduce potential risks associated with mobile
phone technology.
Minimize your risk by taking these precautionary measures: use speakerphone or a
safe headset. Keep the phone away from your head as much as possible. If you hold the
phone two inches away, the signal is about one-fourth the original strength. When possible,
hold the phone away until you connect or text. It limits the duration of exposure and keeps
the phone farther from your head and body.
Avoid weak signals. When the phone must work hard to find a signal, more radiation is
emitted. Use the phone outside when possible
and avoid use in basements, elevators
or a closed area like a parked car. Switch to
flight mode when not in use. Flight mode
turns off the wireless transmitter, thereby
reducing exposure to radiation fields. Avoid
use in a moving vehicle where the cell phone
antenna is constantly scanning for contact.
Carry it away from your body and never
in your bra. Position the keypad toward your
body and the back away from your body to
help direct the electromagnetic fields away
from you. Do not sleep near your cell phone.
Electromagnetic fields have been shown to
disrupt melatonin production. Sleep and
overall health are disrupted. Always charge
your phone in another room.
There is technology that reduces the effects
of EMFs on your body. Tachyon technology
is available in the form of pendants,
disks for computers and cell phones, and
cubes for electrical cords. This provides the
potential needed to create a balanced flow
of energy that will be unaffected by EMFs
and 5G technology.
Allow your body to absorb the natural
healing energy of the earth to help with
EMF exposure. Spend time outside in
nature—barefoot, if possible—near natural
bodies of water, working in the soil or hiking
in a woodland.
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13

SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARIES
SUPPORTING HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH AT HOME
by Sandra Yeyati
Nothing underscored the importance
of a comfortable and
versatile sanctuary quite like the
pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many
families reconfigured their living arrangements
to accommodate expanding uses for
work, schooling, cooking, entertainment
and more. Today, that spirit of renewal
lingers, prompting steady and robust activity
in the construction and interior design
industries.
A house is literally our shelter from the
storm, made more critical as we increasingly
encounter extreme and unprecedented
weather events due to climate change.
When we upgrade, remodel, build or buy
new cocoons for our families, the time is
ripe to incorporate elements that preserve
and promote the health of humans and the
planet.
Inspiring Goals
Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International
Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a
growing community of industry professionals trying to figure out how to design, build
and operate structures in more environmentally sustainable, socially impactful and
healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the
world than it took,” she explains. “We’re a resource-consumptive industry with a large
carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy required
to construct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative
impacts on people’s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respiratory
problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’re
exposed to indoors has a huge impact on our health.”
The ILFI Living Building Challenge
sets bold aspirational goals, and buildings
around the world have proven that it
is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The
energy imperative is that the building
produces more energy than it consumes,
and that happens by generating renewable
energy like solar power onsite and using
very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For water,
we ask that everyone return the water
that goes through the building cleaner
than it entered, which means people need
to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it.
You can do that with composting toilets, as
well as grey water systems and rainwater
recapture strategies.”
Photo courtesy of Pulte Homes at Babcock Ranch
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Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10
percent of your water or energy consumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve
found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more
fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking
about systems differently, questioning assumptions about what a home might be capable
of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a
much more beautiful, more efficient building.”
Energy Conservation
Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of
Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Babcock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impactful
upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an existing house, add insulation on top of
what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address
unwanted points of air infiltration using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around
exterior doors and windows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may
need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to improve
efficiency first, which costs much less than transitioning to renewable energy. And
when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to
offset your power generation.”
According to Languell, windows are climate-specific and can be modified by adding or
subtracting panes, coatings and treatments.
“In Montana, I want the heat from the sun
coming into my house, but in Florida, I
don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but
there’s a balance between your glass-to-wall
ratio. In Florida, you would never have a
skylight, but up north you’d consider it.
And at this point, everyone should be transitioning
to LED lighting, which will save
money and energy.”
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modifications are low-flow shower heads,
toilets and faucets, which cost the same
as traditional-flow fixtures, as well as a
visit from the plumber to fix any leaks.
Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and
planting drought-tolerant, native vegetation
outside will also significantly cut water
use, Languell suggests.
“Grey water and rainwater collection
systems are gaining momentum, and these
systems for home use have come leaps and
bounds from where they were 10 years
ago,” she says. “They can take water from
your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it
to flush toilets, for example—a huge benefit
for the West Coast and a huge water savings,
because you’re using your water twice
before you dispose of it.”
Eco-Responsible Materials
With regard to building materials and
products, the annual ILFI Red List calls
out chemicals with negative human health
impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings,
such as bisphenol A, chlorofluorocarbons,
formaldehyde, flame retardants, phthalates,
toxic heavy metals and volatile organic
compounds (VOC). Its Declare label is
like a nutrition sticker that details what is
in a building product, whether it is free
of Red List chemicals and what its carbon
footprint is.
“Consumers should demand transparency;
they should know what is in the
products put in their homes,” Baker says.
“One of the rules of thumb I like to apply
is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed
Water Preservation
As waterways dry up and areas around
the world become more drought-prone,
water conservation becomes an increasingly
important imperative. The simplest
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from nature?’ Wood is one of the better
materials from an ecological and health
standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is
meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t—
not so much. A lot of what we’re supporting
is about getting back to the basics,
removing chemicals and using brick, wood
and clay.”
According to Languell, the more durable
and local a material is, the better for the
environment. “I’d never say no to a metal
or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus
shingles with a 15-year cycle. Although
bamboo is rapidly renewable, most of it
comes from China, so the greenhouse
gases associated with the transportation
makes it less environmentally friendly.
Local materials are ideal. The closer the
better. Get granite from Georgia, instead
of Italy.”
When it comes to human health, home
décor and cleaning products are equally as
important as the construction materials,
Languell advises. “Many times we’ll build
a healthy and efficient home and then
people put all sorts of fabrics and chemicals
in there that are off-gassing because
they’re not thinking about the health of
the indoor environment.”
Sustainable and Healthy
Furnishings
“There’s good, better and best quality furniture,”
says Robin Wilson, a New York City
eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson
Home. “Good might use inexpensive
wood or heavy-duty cardboards that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa, it
caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The
best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There
are costs associated with each level, and I recommend spending the most budget you
have on a quality product, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic
design, can be recovered over and over again; therefore, you’re being eco-friendly to the
world because it’s not going into a landfill.”
Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood,
long-lasting metals like steel and aluminum, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or reclaimed
plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be
salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you
from allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to
a professional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube University and make
sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space.
Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”
Biophilic Design
Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us
to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is
important, but also, lighting manufacturers are figuring
out how to produce lighting that feels like you’re sitting
outside in a forest while a cloud passes by or under a tree
with dappled light. Mohawk and Interface offer lowcarbon,
healthy carpets that mimic natural forms
like a rocky beach,” she says. “Fractals are often
mentioned in biophilic design because they’re
fascinating geometric compositions in nature like
fly wings and bark that have an inherent intelligence
to them, and we’ve come to understand
that these natural elements are not just interesting,
they also have measurable positive impact on
our psyche and mental health.”
Durability
“I rate durability over everything else. If you
build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a
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natural disaster, you’re going to generate less waste and use fewer
resources,” Languell says. “Durability might mean fireproofing in
California, windproofing in Florida and floodproofing in Louisiana.
It also means futureproofing your home, especially if you’re
building new. Anticipate technologies that are coming. Even if you
can’t afford photovoltaic panels now, for a couple of bucks, you
can run electric conduit from your panel up to your roof so if ever
you decide to buy them, it’s not a major overhaul of your house.
Dual-pipe your house and have the pipes ready to tie in rainwater
or grey water, even if it’s not financially viable right now. Wire
your house for a 220-volt plug in your garage so everyone that has
an electric vehicle can charge it overnight.”
Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at
SandraYeyati@gmail.com.
THIRD-PARTY CERTIFIERS
AND WEBSITES
n LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRON-
MENTAL DESIGN (LEED) (usgbc.org) is the most
widely used green building rating system in the
world.
n SUSTAINABLE FURNISHINGS COUNCIL
(SustainableFurnishings.org) champions wood
from sustainable forests and elimination of toxins
in furniture; links to eco-responsible vendors.
n ENERGY STAR (EnergyStar.gov) certifies products
and offers guidance for efficient home solutions by
U.S. regions and climates.
n THE ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION
OF AMERICA (AsthmaAndAllergyFriendly.com)
certifies asthma- and allergy-friendly options for
insulation, air filters, flooring and paint.
n HOMEFREE (HomeFree.HealthyBuilding.net)
showcases less toxic options for flooring, paint,
drywall, countertops, cabinetry, doors, insulation,
sealants and more.
n WATERSENSE (epa.gov/watersense) offers guidance
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
for water conservation and water-saving products.
n UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY (ul.com) certifies
safe and environmentally sound solutions in
renewable energy, building materials, consumer
electronics and home goods.
n INTERNATIONAL LIVING FUTURE INSTITUTE
(Living-Future.org) accredits industry pros and
certifies buildings that positively impact human
and natural health.
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Inexpensive Marketing
Ideas that Actually Work
by Laila De Guzman
Small businesses need to create a big impact with their marketing to stay ahead of the
competition. However, in most cases, they have a limited marketing budget, finding
it challenging to compete with bigger brands with a substantial marketing budget.
Though it is true that to make money one needs to spend money, small businesses can
still promote their brand effectively by being creative in their approach. Small enterprises
can do well in the market and attract potential customers by understanding their unique
selling proposition and making the elevator speech perfect. With the right approach, a
startup can build a strong brand and get the best bang for its limited budget.
Here are some budget-friendly yet effective ideas that a small business can implement
to improve their flow of traffic and money.
Strengthen Online Presence
Today, with the advancement of technology, marketers are using digital platforms to
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To start with, focus on building a
solid website that tells the visitor how the
business can improve their well-being.
In the digital world, a website gives a
face to the business and helps it connect
with its target audience(s). To make the
website content even more effective, publish
a blog on it. Blogging helps the marketer
share valuable information and address
their main points to the audience, thus
creating a larger market for the business.
Apart from website development, small
businesses can also opt for social media
marketing. It is one of the most effective
low-budget marketing plans that can help
startups to strengthen their bond with their
target audience and create an authority in
the market. Social media platforms like
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linked-
In are excellent for promoting a business
through relevant and appealing content.
Create Engaging Content
One of the most effective ways to promote a
business is publishing relevant yet engaging
content. Businesses tight on marketing
budgets may focus on blogging as a costeffective
means to connect with potential
customers. Blogging costs only time. The
right blog content can improve a company’s
rank on search engines and provide value
for its leads. The more quality content
published, the more opportunity to attract
potential customers to their businesses. Relevant
and problem-solving content builds
trust credibility with customers.
Print content is equally as important. It
is not as easy to be published in a reputable
publication, like local magazines and newspapers.
Those who are published are seen
by the reader as the expert in the field since
the content must be high-quality, relevant
and proven. Submitting articles with valuable
information for the reader and without
directly promoting the business gives the
best chance of getting published.
Opt for Search Engine
Optimization
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one
of the most effective contemporary marketing
techniques to grow a business organically.
It is one of the marketing types that
targets internet users who are looking for
a specific product or service. When done
right, SEO ranks a website higher on search
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traffic. It focuses on creating informative
website content, title tags and meta
descriptions using relevant keywords.
Connect with the
Community
When it comes to marketing, most
businesses think of national campaigns.
However, if the company has a tight marketing
budget, it must opt for community
campaigns. Community campaigns such
as local SEO help to improve business cash
flow by targeting a local audience. Once
the business does well at the community
level and earns a decent profit, it can think
of large scale national campaigns for targeting
a larger audience base.
Create Winning Email
Marketing Campaigns
Another cost-effective way to promote
a business is email marketing. It helps
businesses to reach and engage new leads
irrespective of their location and time.
This is a great digital marketing strategy
to get in touch with new customers and
build stronger bonds with existing ones.
The costs involved to send emails to a huge
email list are minimal. Compared to other
digital marketing tactics, email marketing
takes much less time to get developed. It is
one of the most preferred marketing techniques
for good reason. Email marketing
is not only known for its cost-effectiveness,
but also for providing the best returns on
investment in a short span.
Ask for Referrals
Small businesses should be asking their
satisfied customers for referrals. Word of
mouth is one of the oldest marketing techniques
still celebrated amongst marketers.
Small businesses take advantage of their
customers’ enthusiasm can acquire new
prospects from them. Brands can provide
incentives to people referring their business
or leaving positive reviews. Referral
marketing is an inexpensive way to bring
new leads and higher lead quality.
Apart from the above-mentioned
ideas, there are several more to promote a
business with a limited budget. One only
needs to think outside the box and be
creative to maximize the impact of their
marketing dollars. To improve return on
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Conservative Dentistry
WHY LESS IS MORE IN TOOTH REPAIR
by Linda Sechrist
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Whether dentistry is described as being conservative,
biological or biomimetic, the description that precedes
such health care is extremely important. That
10- or 12-letter term signifies a specific type of dentistry that’s the
best option for both our teeth and the rest of our bodies, as Ann
Lee found out when the pieces to her dental puzzle fell together in
just the right order.
Lee, a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist who
owns the Health for Life Clinic, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, had
been experiencing problems with her sinuses for years. She had
been alerted to a potential problem with one of her teeth via a
preventive tool known as medical infrared thermograph screening.
But it wasn’t until after she read an interview with dentist
Blanche Grube in a naturopathic magazine about conservative
dentistry that she made the connection. She bought Grube’s book,
Chew on This But Don’t Swallow: A Must-Read Before Your Next
Dental Visit, and read it from cover to cover. Grube drew upon 46
years of clinical observation, continuing education conferences
and thousands of hours of study to analyze how the whole body
functions and what part teeth play in overall health.
Says Lee, “I had a capped tooth with metal underneath. Once
I got it removed, all the things connected to it resolved. My sinus
issues, post-nasal drippage, coughing, and even my trigeminal
neuralgia that I had for 10 years resolved.” Trigeminal neuralgia
affects the nerves running from the face to the brain, causing electrical
shock sensations to the jaw and face that can be triggered by
stress or certain movements.
Today, when Lee suspects a correlation between the physical
problems a patient has with the amount of metal in their mouth
such as fillings, crowns and permanent retainers, she relates their
physical problems to metal oxidation and inflammation that can
manifest in numerous ways, and suggests that the patient read Grube’s
book and consider any of the non-metal options now available.
Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, owner of Wrigleyville Dental, in
Chicago, interprets biological dentistry as dealing with the whole
person. “Both biological and conservative dentistry deal with
biocompatible materials, making sure that each is right for the
individual. Determining the compatibility of dental materials is
important for those who have existing allergies, because their
immune systems have already been compromised, and having to
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CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY
A dentistry branch whose goal is
to conserve the teeth in the mouth,
using operative practices, as well as
endodontics. It also involves various
types of direct and indirect restorations
of the individual teeth.
BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY
Dental practices that utilize mercuryfree
and mercury-safe dentistry, the
impact of dental conditions, devices
and treatments on oral and systemic
health, including the biocompatibility of
dental materials and techniques.
BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRY
A type of tooth-conserving dentistry,
treats weak, fractured and decayed teeth
in a way that keeps them strong and seals
them from bacterial invasion; eliminates
cutting teeth down for crowns and
destructive root canal treatment.
deal with new allergies to dental materials
may only worsen their condition,” she says.
Conservative dentistry involves removing
a minimum of healthy tooth structure
during the restorative process. By conserving
natural enamel and dentin, many of the
complications caused by excessive tooth
shaving and drilling are avoided. “Students
who went to dental school 15 years ago
weren’t taught biological, biomimetic or
conservative dentistry, and they didn’t have
the superior materials that we have today,”
says Teplitsky. “Unless they took continuing
education units that taught these
things, they didn’t learn that traditional
approaches require unnecessary removal
of tooth structure and fail to replicate
the properties of natural teeth, leading
to major complications including root
canals, fractures and extractions. They
also didn’t learn that what is going in the
mouth with the teeth and gums relates to
the overall condition of a person’s health.”
According to studies reported in
Science Direct, which offers the latest
peer-reviewed research papers, teeth
naturally have the optimal properties and
structure to withstand the many challenges
of the oral environment. Conservative
dentistry, with its innovative materials,
efficiently preserves this natural tooth
structure, particularly when combined
with early detection.
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The Joy of Movement
DANCING BOOSTS OUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
by Marlaina Donato
Whether it’s salsa, hip-hop, belly dance or
ballet, finding our groove has proven to
ease depression, support the cardiovascular
system and improve overall joint function. By
all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better
health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential
to bring more fun into our lives. Contrary
to popular opinion, dancing is not just for
kids, and special ability is not necessary.
“You are never too old, and there is no
such thing as two left feet, but we can
also argue: When you have great instructors
teaching you, you can learn anything
as a beginner,” says Monique Maldonado,
marketing director of the Latin Rhythms Academy
of Dance and Performance, in Chicago.
Brainy Benefits
Stepping into a dance studio can help us
enrich our lives while sharpening cognitive
function. After participating in an
eight-month dance program during
which they memorized intricate steps of
the merengue, salsa and samba, Spanish-speaking,
middle-aged and older
adults had significant improvement
in working memory scores, reported
University of Illinois Chicago
researchers in Frontiers in Aging
Neuroscience. “Just like working
out and puzzles, dancing works
out brain paths and keeps
them active and healthy,”
says Maldonado.
Tango lovers will be
pleased to know that the
passionate dance style has
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been shown in a 2017 study published in
Complementary Therapies in Medicine to lower
anxiety and stress levels more effectively
than mindfulness meditation.
Individual Moves
Mike Hallworth teaches cruise
ship passengers, mostly in
their 60s and 70s, how to
navigate the dance floor.
“We teach all the main
dance genres, including
ballroom and Latin American,
salsa and mambo, along
with modern jive,” says the Southport,
England-based, lifelong dancer
who teaches with his wife, Jan. “For
those not as agile as they would like
to be, I would suggest starting with
ballroom, social foxtrot and waltz,
then progress to Latin American, chacha
and rumba.”
At age 75, he partially attributes his
basal metabolic rate of 60—common in
men 15 years his junior—to his love of dancing,
which “can burn up to 385 calories per hour
with salsa or 400 calories per hour with
swing,” he notes.
Joan Price, a contemporary
line dance instructor in
Sebastopol, California, also
attests to the longevitypromoting
perks of moving
joyfully. “At 78, line dancing
keeps me physically fit,
mentally alert and happy to be
alive. The older we get, the more we
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need social activity, physical movement
and mental stimulation. You get all three
at once with line dancing.”
The form has long outgrown its country-western
music roots and now offers
something for everyone, including Latin,
swing, contemporary pop and Broadway.
“Since you dance on your own in a row,
line dancing is ideal for singles and for
partners of non-dancers. It’s also wonderful
for people who want a social activity
that doesn’t involve dating or partnering,”
says Price. She says that there are
thousands of different line dances, ranging
from super-simple to extraordinarily
complex. “As a beginner, be sure and
choose a class that is beginning level,”
she says. “Beginning level teaches basic
steps, patterns and terminology—and the
joy of dance!”
For those looking for a little more heat,
Latin dance can accommodate any fitness
level. “If you are looking for a fun, new
“Being a part of any dance
community can truly be
life-changing.”
~Monique Maldonado
hobby, any style is a fit, but if you are more
interested in advancing your salsa skill
level, trying mambo and cha-cha can be a
nice challenge,” says Maldonado. “Sensual
bachata is for those who want a little more
spice and advanced body movement.”
Hallworth often sees people approaching
dance with uncertainty and apprehension,
and he encourages an open mind:
“Dancing isn’t for everyone, but if you
give it a chance, you will be well rewarded.
Most people learning to dance are a
friendly bunch and will help newcomers.”
For Maldonado, it is also about shared
experience, which she feels is one of the
most beautiful aspects of Latin dance:
“It’s a great, diverse group of people who
can change your outlook on life. Being a
part of any dance community can truly be
life-changing.”
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wise words
Nadine Clopton on
Advancing Regenerative Organic
Agriculture to Health Care
During the last century, the rise of
chemical-based agriculture has
severely changed the way food is
produced, and we have failed to recognize
its unintended consequences. Research has
revealed that if we continue on this path,
our soil will give out and we will be unable
to feed our children and grandchildren
within the next 60 years. Thankfully, there
is still time and positive transformation is
possible through regenerative organic agriculture,
which has its roots in Indigenous,
traditional, ecological knowledge.
by Kirby Baldwin
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For more than 70 years, the Rodale
Institute has been on the leading edge of
the movement to promote a better, natural
and more responsible way of modern
farming by conducting research into the
cultivation of healthy, living soils. Today,
Nadine Clopton is advancing its related
efforts through regenerative health care.
Clopton has been an NGO youth representative
to the United Nations for more
than six years, was the first young person
to serve as a director on the board, and is
now serving as an elected vice president of
the Global NGO Executive Committee. In
her role as program manager with Rodale
Institute, Clopton combines her loves of
health, advocacy and the ecosystem. Learning
about food as medicine was transformative
in her own health journey with chronic
illnesses, and she hopes that others are also
able to experience the transformative sense
of well-being and connection that comes
through such a lifestyle practice.
What does the regenerative
health care movement
mean for both human
health and agriculture?
Regenerative health care carries potent
“medicine” for a lot of the things that are
ailing us in this country: the epidemic of
chronic illnesses, the climate crisis, global
food insecurity and ecological health. We
believe that healing our soil is a prerequisite
for healing ourselves. Regenerative
health care draws the link between agriculture
and health care because we need those
two systems to talk with one another, and
the answers are right beneath our feet.
How do we better connect
our farming, food and
healthcare systems?
The best thing we can do is take those three
things out of a silo and look at them as
part of a complex, interconnected web. In
Rodale Institute’s “farm to hospital” model
with St. Luke’s Hospital, we have a working
farm at the hospital and much of the produce
grown there ends up on the patient’s
plates, in the cafeteria or in a CSA [community-supported
agriculture] share that
the hospital employees can take home. At
Rodale Institute, we’re hoping to build that
bridge between agriculture and health care,
and invite doctors and farmers to be part
of the cycle of health care: thinking about
the health of our soil and the health and the
nutrient density of what’s on our plates.
What is next in your plans
for the future of regenerative
health care?
The heart and soul of what I’m working
on right now centers around connect-

ing health care and agriculture with Rodale Institute’s first-ever
Regenerative Healthcare Conference. We’re inviting doctors,
nurses, RDs [registered dietician], nutritionists and others with
interests in health and well-being to the farm for four days to get
their hands in the soil and learn about how soil health is directly
correlated to human health and how food is medicine.
We’re working closely with Dr. Scott Stoll’s team at The Plantrician
Project and bringing together some incredible luminaries like
Dr. Uma Naidoo, Dr. Maya Shetreat, Dr. Rupa Marya, Dr. Michelle
Perro, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and others. To our
knowledge, this is the first-ever medical conference to be taking
place on a living, breathing, working farm. We’re passionate about
the idea of getting doctors out of their practices and letting them
get their hands in the soil. There’s no better way to learn about the
real fundamental difference between conventional and regenerative
organic agriculture than by picking up a scoop of soil in our
conventional model and picking up a scoop of soil in our regenerative
organic model.
Healing our planet begins with healing ourselves and how we
relate to the planet and to one another, so through these tangible,
in-person experiences, we can get even closer to that ultimate goal of
a healed system.
What are some tips for
consumers and practitioners to help this
movement?
Get to know a farmer! Go get your hands in the soil, talk to
your local farmers and start to rebuild that web of connection and
relationship. Look around you and see how the Earth responds
when we’re operating in a way that’s regenerative and allows
natural systems to thrive. And for practitioners, get curious! Start
breaking out of the siloed worldview of health and medicine and
learn about the potent medicines that are all around us in our
food and our soil.
Kirby Baldwin writes for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole
Health Hub and collaborative partner of Natural Awakenings
Publishing Corp.
Begin today. Declare out loud
to the universe that you are willing
to let go of struggle and
eager to learn through joy.
~Sarah Ban Breathnach
crossword puzzle
Across
1 Contributing to future
survival long term
8 Choose
9 American naturalist,
Henry ____
11 British, abbr.
12 Yellow fruit filled
with vitamin C
15 The E in EV
16 Wear away the shoreline
19 Large deer
23 Prefix with center
25 Craftsman
26 Green vegetable in the
goosefoot family
27 Versatile, nutritious,
colorful and flavorful
vegetables
29 Natural material found
in teeth
32 Not man-made
33 Included, in a recipe
Answers and a full-page crossword puzzle can be
found at NATwinCities.com.
Down
1 Long-lasting metal for
home construction
2 Cook in a healthy way
3 Prado display
4 The best type of vegetation
5 Relating to interior design
innovations that reconnect
us to nature
6 Holiday lead-in
7 Blue sky color
10 Skillful
13 Center of a daisy, e.g.
14 Botanical joints
17 Private place
18 They set emissions targets,
abbr.
20 Came together, like bees
21 Exercised on a bike
22 Undesirable emissions
and footprint
24 Octopus defense
28 Knight, in the UK
30 Basketball org.
31 Light metal. abbr.
October 2022
25

calendar of events SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
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 19.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5
Medicare Counseling – 9am-1pm. Get help from
Senior LinkAge Line at no charge with Medicare Open
Enrollment. Free. Registration is required. Plymouth
Library, 15700 36th Ave., N. Plymouth. TrellisConnects.
org/get-help/medicare/. Choose to make an in-person
appointment, select Plymouth Library and a date/time.
Photo & Video Conversion – 10am-1pm. Come
learn about the Library’s digitization equipment
that can convert physical photos, slides, negatives,
cassette tapes, film and VHS to digital files. Free.
2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville. RCLReads.
Bibliocommons.com/events.
WEDNESDAYS, OCTOBER 5, 12,
19, 26
Fearless and Friendly Knitting Group – 10am-12pm.
For people at all skill levels. Make new friends while
creating your own handmade masterpieces. Learn how
to knit or practice new techniques. Bring your own needles
and yarn. Free. Nokomis Library, 5100 34th Ave.
S., Minneapolis. Hclib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
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. Free. 5100 34th Ave. S.,
Minneapolis. Hclib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
Creating a Successful Etsy Shop: Stocking Your
Shop – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to establish an online
business to sell your handcrafted or vintage products
using Etsy. Each session will focus on a best practice
for your business; register for specific sessions or attend
the entire series. Free. 2180 North Hamline Ave.,
Roseville. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
Infant Caregiver Conversations – 9:30-10:30am.
Come together as a community of North Minneapolis
caregivers and children (birth-24 months) to explore
and connect. Staff will lead a short program before
encouraging caregivers to converse while children
play with age-appropriate toys. Free. Webber Park
Library, 4440 Humboldt Ave. N., Minneapolis. Hclib.
Bibliocommons.com/events.
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Reimagine Your Daily Routine: Integrating Health
– 10am-3pm. In celebration of Twin Cities Wellness
Week, over 30 local practitioners collaborate to bring
you a day-long integrative experience. Throughout
the day, attendees will listen to panel discussions, join
hands-on experiences, and shop the marketplace. $10-
$60. Online. EventBrite.com/e/reimagine-your-dailyroutine-integrating-health-tickets-409973300177.
Gallery Reading Event at Ojiketa Regional
Park – 10am-3pm. Gallery Reading and one-on-one
readings in a beautiful rustic setting. $35 per person
Gallery Reading, $30-$89 for one-on-one services.
Ojiketa Regional Park, 27500 Kirby Ave, Aspen
Cabin, Chisago City. NATwinCities.com/events.
Make Your Own Pupusas – 10:30am-12pm. Learn
how to make an authentic Salvadoran pupusa filled
with zucchini, beans and cheese. You’ll also learn
how to make curtido, a delicious cabbage relish,
to serve as a topping with your pupusas. $20 for
members, $25 for non-members. 740 East 7th Street,
Saint Paul. MSMarket.coop/event.
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.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
Women of Color Affinity Group – 6:30-7:30pm.
Looking for a space where women of color can
come together and share their experiences? WOC
Affinity group seeks to promote healing and fostering
a safe space within our community. Free.
Hosmer Library, 347 E. 36th St., Minneapolis.
Hclib.Bibliocommons.com/events.
Women in the Woods: Forest Fantasy – 7-8:30pm.
Join Dodge naturalist Pam Welisevich for a natureinspired
fairy program. Become more comfortable
and knowledgeable about the natural world by joining
other women interested in getting outdoors. Start with
a beverage or glass of wine before a hike through the
enchanted woods on a fairy trail. $20. Main Property,
Farm Entrance 3, 1701 Charlton Street, West St. Paul.
DodgeNatureCenter.org/event.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
Virtual Class – The Joi of Cooking: Meal Prep for
the Revolution – 5-7:30pm. It can be tempting to
turn to food for a lift when you’re feeling exhausted.
Discover foods and spices that are good to you and
for you in this hands-on virtual meal prep workshop.
A full list of items to shop for in advance will be
provided. Free. Online. MSMarket.coop/event.
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. MetroEast Natural Healing Center, 6993
35th St N, #2, Oakdale. RSVP at 651-771-1703.
NutritionChiropractic.com/events.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17
Green Seniors: Amphibians of Dodge – 9-10am.
Discover the many different frogs, toads and salamanders
that make their homes at Dodge. Together,
we’ll learn the strategies they use to survive the cold
winter and identify their springtime songs. $5. Main
Property, Farm Entrance 3, 1701 Charlton Street,
West St. Paul. DodgeNatureCenter.org/event.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18
Virtual Class – Budget Cooking: Roasted Cabbage
and Crispy Chickpea Salad – 5:30-6:30pm. This
virtual Budget Cooking class features a delicious and
affordable roasted cabbage Caesar salad with crispy
chickpeas that can feed four people for less than $15
and can be adapted based on what is in your pantry.
Free. Online. MSMarket.coop/event.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
How To Accelerate Your Healing – 6:15-7pm. Learn
what steps to take to get better quicker, stay healthy
longer and save money. Speaker: Dr. Martin P Furlong,
DC - Holistic Health Practitioner. Free. MetroEast Natural
Healing Center, 6993 35th St N, #2, Oakdale. RSVP
at 651-771-1703. NutritionChiropractic.com/events.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
“Best of Dodge” Day Camp for Adults – 1-3pm.
Your kids have so much fun at Dodge camps—have
you been wishing you could try the activities too?
Now’s your chance. Let’s spend the afternoon learning
about Dodge animals and how to build fires. S’mores
are on the menu. $20. Main Property, Main Office
Entrance 1, 365 Marie Avenue W., West St. Paul.
DodgeNatureCenter.org/event.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
Zombie Make-Up Workshop – 1-2pm. Planning a
scary zombie costume for this year’s Halloween, or
interested in learning new special effects make-up?
Join us for this hands-and-face-on class where local
theater make-up artist Ahnika Lexvold will teach
you the Zombie basics. Free. 400 10th St., NW, New
Brighton. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
featured event
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, October 23
from 5-8pm
Cost: $20
Strike Theatre, 824 18th Ave NE., Minneapolis.
YesWardCoaching.com/lightup.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Inner Diamond Advanced Virtual Class – 7-8:30pm.
The Inner Diamond Advanced Meditation Program
will help you master your emotions, your thoughts,
and prepare you for your Enlightenment. Learn about
the Seven Mountains of Initiation and the path that
every soul travels on their way to Enlightenment and
Ascension. Join Annette Rugolo, Master Inner Diamond
Teacher, for the next level of the Inner Diamond
Meditation Program. $248. Online. AnnetteRugolo.
com/product/inner-diamond-advanced-virtual-class.

EVENTS FOR KIDS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5
PreK Take-and-Make Kit: Apple Coffee Filter
Suncatchers – All day. Drop by RCL-Mounds View
for a take-home Maker Kids activity while supplies
last. Best for ages 2-5. Available first come, first served,
while supplies last. Free. 2576 Mounds View Boulevard,
Mounds View. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
Paws to Read with Maslow – 6:30pm-7:30pm.
Come work on your reading skills in a low-stress
environment. Our licensed therapy dogs welcome
all school-age readers to participate in this special
program. Free. 3025 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
October Story Stroll – All day. Entering grades 3-12.
Hike from page to page reading Kevin Henkes’ In the
Middle of Fall. The Stroll will be near the playground
at Bossen Field Park. Come anytime to read with your
family! Free. Bossen Field Park, 5701 South 28th Avenue,
Minneapolis. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events.
Creative Pastels: Autumn Cardinal – 10:30am-
12pm. Karen Tan from Creative Pastels will lead
children through the process of creating a still life oil
pastel painting of a Northern cardinal in an autumn
setting. Participants will leave with a finished piece
of art. Free. 2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 8, 15,
22, 29
Paws to Read with Duke or Trevor –10am-
11:30am. Work on your reading skills in a low-stress
environment with Duke or Trevor, licensed therapy
dogs who welcome school-age readers that need extra
reading practice. Free. 2180 North Hamline Ave.,
Roseville. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
Keystone FoodMobile Distribution – 10am-12pm.
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.
MONDAYS, OCTOBER 10, 17, 24
Baby Storytime –9:30-10am. For children from birth
to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read,
write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes,
music and movement in a format especially designed
for babies. Free. Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave.,
N. Plymouth. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events.
Baby and Me Storytime – 9:45am-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 caregiver, no
registration necessary. Free. 2150 2nd Street, White
Bear Lake. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
Homework Help – 5:30-7:30pm. Need help with
your homework? Students of all ages are welcome to
stop by for assistance with completing assignments.
A tutor will be on hand to help keep you stay on
track. Free. 2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
Nature Playdate: A is for Apple – 10-11am. The
blossoms of spring are long gone, and the apples
are finally ready. Let’s explore the orchard and
help harvest apples to taste, make cider, and gather
windfall for the farm animals. Share your child’s joy
in discovering and interacting with nature through
outdoor adventures, live animals, and creative play.
$10. Main Property, Farm Entrance 3, 1701 Charlton
Street, West St. Paul. DodgeNatureCenter.org/event.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
Haunted Gingerbread Houses – 2-3pm. Use graham
crackers, frosting and other items to create a spooky
and sweet masterpiece to take home. Space is limited.
Registration is required. Free. 2180 North Hamline Ave.,
Roseville. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
Star Turtle – 2:30-3pm. How can you help keep alive
an endangered Indigenous language? Join Z Puppets
Rosenschnoz for the launch of STAR TURTLE, a musical
adventure with a Turtle & Wabbit into the Cherokee
language. Free. Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center
Dr., Eden Prairie. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events.
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 15, 29
Kids Chess Club – 10am-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.BiblioCommons.com/events.
Family Storytime: Arvonne Fraser – 10:30-
11:15am. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share
books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Stay
for fun activities afterward! Free. Arvonne Fraser
Library, 1222 4th St., S.E., Minneapolis. Hclib.
BiblioCommons.com/events.
Fun Fact Saturday – 2-3pm. K-6. Dive into a variety
of science and nature topics with library staff. Expect
reading, trivia, STEAM activities and more! Uncover
new fun facts to share with family and friends. Free.
Webber Park Library, 4440 Humboldt Ave., N. Minneapolis.
Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
Family Storytime at the North St. Paul Fire Station
– 10:30am-11am. Join us in-person for a special
storytime at the North St. Paul Fire Station. Learn
about fire safety, meet a firefighter, and explore a
firetruck. Please note, firetrucks may need to leave
early due to emergencies. Free. North St. Paul Fire
Station, 2400 Margaret Street North, North Saint
Paul. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
Camp Create – 1-2:30pm. K-6 and their families.
Bring your sense of wonder and experiment with
STEM activities, create art out of unexpected materials,
and more. A different activity every time,
and no need to register – just drop in and explore
with us. Free. Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave.,
N., Plymouth. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20
Game On! – 1-2:30pm. Bring a friend and enjoy
your favorite card game, board game, Xbox Kinect,
Switch and more. Play an old favorite or learn a
new one. Free. Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave.
N., Plymouth. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events.
Perler Bead Fun – 2-3pm. Join us during MEA
Break for an afternoon of Perler Bead Fun. No
registration necessary, best for ages 5 and up. Free.
2576 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
Glow-in-the Dark Owl with KidCreate –
1-2:30pm. Celebrate owls with this starry night,
glow-in-the-dark collage project with KidCreate!
Best for ages 6 and up. Registration is required.
Free. 3025 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood. RCL-
Reads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
Cartoon Character Creation – 2-3pm. Learn the
basics of cartooning and create your own characters.
Young artists will learn techniques used in cartooning.
Subjects like characteristics, features, exaggeration,
action and personification will contribute
to your child’s artistic advancement. For ages seven
and up. Free. 400 10th St., N.W., New Brighton.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
Costume Party Storytime – 10:30am-11am. Get
dressed up and join us for a special storytime featuring
stories, songs, and crafts related to Halloween.
Appropriate for ages 2-6. Free. 4560 Victoria St., N.,
Shoreview. RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
Dinomania Scene with KidCreate – 10:30am-
12pm. Celebrate fall by creating a DinoMANIA
scene from KidCreate Studio. Best for ages 6 and
up. Free. 2300 North St. Paul Drive, North, St. Paul.
RCLReads.Bibliocommons.com/events.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon: A Musical
Story – 2-2:45pm. Join Chione for a musical
story based on local author Ka Vang’s Shoua and
the Northern Lights Dragon. Vang’s short chapter
book tells the story of Shoua, a Hmong American
girl who discovers her voice as she saves an injured
dragon in the north woods of Minnesota. Free.
Sumner Library, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.,
Minneapolis. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
Wild Pride: Animal Costumes – 6:30-8pm. Visit
Dodge’s animal lab and meet reptiles, amphibians,
and insects. Let’s explore the awesome diversity
of what animals “wear” to help them survive and
be their best selves. Everyone is encouraged to
wear a costume! $15. Main Property, Main Office
Entrance 1, 365 Marie Avenue W., West St. Paul.
DodgeNatureCenter.org/event.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
Halloween Extravaganza – 12-4pm. Let’s celebrate
Halloween at Dodge Nature Center’s Shepard
Farm in Cottage Grove. Trick-or-treat through the
woods and ride on the hay wagon to look for ghosts
and goblins. You can meet slithery creatures, dance
to the music, and warm up by the bonfire. Try your
luck at field games to win extra treats, then settle
in for some silly science skits that will educate
and entertain. Food available for purchase while
you are enjoying the fall fun. $8. Shepard Farm in
Cottage Grove, 8946 70th Street S., Cottage Grove.
DodgeNatureCenter.org/event.
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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 7.
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 9.
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 9.
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 17.
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 23.
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 21.
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
so, I can help! Book a strategy call
with me today. I work exclusively
for extraordinary women who are
tired of waiting on the right time or
circumstances before pursuing
their dream career path – we’ll
explore how life coaching has tremendous
transformative power in strengthening selfconfidence
while also giving one unshakeable faith in
your capability to achieve your goals. What you want
is on the other side of your hesitation. If it is time to
breakthrough, schedule a call today at 612-227-3854 or
email Nea@NeaClare.com. See ad, page 18.
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 17.
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 12.
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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 13.
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 6.
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 9.
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 17.
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 17.
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 17.
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 7.
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 23.
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 3.
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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 7.
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 7.
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 19.
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Nature’s Virus Killer
Copper can stop a virus
before it starts
Scientists have discovered a
natural way to kill germs fast.
Now thousands of people
are using it against viruses and bacteria
that cause illness.
Colds and
many other
illnesses start
when viruses
get in your
nose and
multiply. If
you don’t stop
them early,
they spread
and cause
misery.
Hundreds of studies confirm copper
kills viruses and bacteria almost
instantly just by touch.
That’s why ancient Greeks and
Egyptians used copper to purify water
and heal wounds. They didn’t know
about viruses and bacteria, but now we
do.
“The antimicrobial activity of copper
is well established.” National Institutes
of Health.
Scientists say copper’s high
conductance disrupts the electrical
balance in a microbe cell and destroys it
in seconds.
The EPA recommended hospitals use
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.
He made a smooth copper probe
By Doug Cornell
with a tip to fit in the bottom of the
nostril, where viruses collect.
When he felt a tickle in his nose
like a cold about to start, he rubbed
the copper gently in his nose for 60
seconds.
“It
worked!” he
exclaimed.
“The cold
never
happened.
I used to
get 2-3 bad
colds every
year. Now
I use my
device whenever I feel a sign I am about
to get sick.”
He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.
New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds.
Users say:
“It works! I love it!”
“I can’t believe how good my nose
feels.”
“Is it supposed to work that fast?”
“One of the best presents ever.”
“Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”
“Cold sores gone!”
“It saved me last holidays. The kids
all got sick, but not me.”
“I am shocked! My sinus cleared,
no more headache, no more
congestion.”
“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”
After his first success with it, he
asked relatives and friends to try it.
They all said it worked, so he patented
CopperZap® and put it on the market.
ADVERTORIAL
Soon hundreds of people had tried it.
99% said copper worked if they used it
right away at the first sign of germs, like
a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.
Longtime users say they haven’t
been sick in years. They have less
stress, less medical costs, and more time
to enjoy life.
Customers report using copper
against:
Colds
Flu
Virus variants
Sinus trouble
Cold sores
Fever blisters
Canker sores
Strep throat
Night stuffiness
Morning congestion
Nasal drip
Infected sores
Infected wounds
Styes
Ringworm
Other microbial threats
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 works just as
well when tarnished.
Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science
teams. He placed millions of viruses on
a copper surface. “They started to die
literally as soon as they touched it.”
CopperZap® is made in the USA of
pure copper. It has a 90-day full money
back guarantee. Price $79.95. Get $10
off each CopperZap with code NATA31.
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.
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