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Psoriasis 

Loving 

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The Perils of 

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Optimizing Health with 

a Plant-Based Diet 

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Happy 2023! 

The new year is always a time to dream of the possibilities, 

consider the endings and decide what we want 

to create moving forward. I am in the midst of this myself as I see a 

significant part of my life coming to a close. 

As many of you know, for the past 31 years my husband and I 

have had the distinct honor of caring for adults who are elderly or 

have a disability. We started the business when I was just 22 years old Candi Broeffle 

and really had no business caring for people with significant needs. 

That is the beauty of youth—I was ignorant enough to not understand how difficult it 

could be and confident enough to believe we could do it. 

And we did do it. We have cared for nearly 50 people over the years and provided 

end-of-life care to 10 of them. We have learned so much about life, each other, and the 

unique perspectives of others. We have grown in our spirituality and have loved and been 

loved beyond belief. This adventure that was supposed to last only a few years—until my 

grandparents passed—grew to a career that gave our lives meaning and purpose. 

Like every great adventure, this, too, is coming to an end. We have one client still 

with us for whom we have been providing care for the past 16 years. He is “family” and, 

of course, will be with us until his time here on Earth is complete. But we know we are 

transitioning, having concluded that it is time for us to move on to the next great adventure. 

We are not sure what this looks like yet but are actively creating it together—and the 

possibilities are abundant. 

We are grateful every day for the people who have shared their lives with us. We 

have so many wonderful memories of each person, and still share stories that we hold in 

our hearts. I hope that will never change, because no matter how hard it is to make this 

decision, we want to always hold the memories of these incredible beings. 

We have some ideas of what we would like to do next, but over the years we have 

come to trust that where we will make the most impact will be revealed. So, we are moving 

forward in trust and are excited to watch it unfold. 

This month, I encourage you to let go of what has served its purpose and welcome a 

new adventure. It is high time to stretch ourselves to serve our greatest purpose. 

In Love, 

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knowledge, resources and connections to lead healthier 

lives on a healthy planet. 

Contents 

14 

13 LOVING YOURSELF 

INTO ACTION 

14 BRAIN POWER 

BOOSTERS 

Tips to Preserve Memory at Any Age 

13 

16 THE DARK SIDE 

OF ROOT CANALS 

16 

18 MORE THAN SKIN DEEP 

Healing the Heartbreak of Psoriasis 

ADVERTISING & SUBMISSIONS 

20 THE PERILS OF 

PLASTIC CLOTHING 

Embracing Slow Fashion and 

Sustainable Fabrics 

22 

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FIRE WITHIN 

Healthy Eating Tips to Ease 

Chronic Inflammation 

DEPARTMENTS 

6 news brief 

8 health briefs 

10 global briefs 

12 eco tip 

18 healing ways 

20 green living 

22 conscious 

eating 

25 crossword puzzle 

26 calendar 

28 resource guide 


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news briefs 

Silver Fillings: 

Just ugly? 

Or harmful too? 

This is a picture 

of a “Silver” 

or “Amalgam” 

filling. It is 50 - 

52% MERCURY! 

If the mercury in 

this filling were spilled in a school, 

it would be evacuated.... 

This is a picture 

of a “light cured” 

composite filling. 

They can last as 

long or longer 

than mercury 

fillings with no danger of releasing 

harmful heavy metals. 

As noted on Dr. Mercola, 

Dr. Oz, and 60 Minutes... 

Mercury fillings may have a 

significant negative impact on your 

overall health. 

Make 2023 2017 YOUR year 

for healthy choices! 

Dr. Madelyn Pearson is the 

current president of the 

Holistic Dental Association and 

has advanced training in safe 

mercury removal. 

Call or visit our website for 

more info: (651) 483-9800 

www.NaturalSmilesDental.com 

Courtesy of Knowewell 

KnoWEwell Announces the Acquisition of 

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation 

Next Generation Nexus for Consciousness, 

Healing and Hope 

KnoWEwell, P.B.C., the Regenerative Whole 

Health benefits and services company, announced 

its acquisition of Natural Awakenings 

Publishing Corporation (NAPC), bringing together 

two companies dedicated to inspiring and empowering 

WELLthier Living. 

“Human and planetary health are in crisis—and are 

inextricably linked. During these extraordinary times, 

millennials are leading the way on conscious living, 

flocking to integrative, whole health options with the 

more natural approaches long advocated by Natural Awakenings,” says Kimberly Whittle, 

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KnoWEwell. NAPC owns and operates the Natural 

Awakenings magazine franchise system. Independent franchisees publish and distribute the 

magazine in 46 territories across the U.S., including the Twin Cities edition. 

“We are honored to join forces with Natural Awakenings. It has been a pioneer in the 

health and wellness industry for nearly 29 years,” continues Whittle. 

The acquisition of NAPC by KnoWEwell creates a powerful new integrated digital 

and print leader for consumers looking for trusted knowledge and education related to 

whole health, sustainable green living, and community connections locally and globally. 

“We’re creating a movement as we share knowledge, celebrate healing success stories, 

provide access to evidence-based resources, create meaningful connections, and help today’s 

consumers and whole health providers, mission-aligned nonprofits, businesses, and advertisers 

prosper. Together, we’re addressing global, local and personal issues—the nexus for 

consumer consciousness, healing, and hope,” expresses Whittle. 

KnoWEwell operates the global Regenerative Whole Health ® Hub—the all-in-one trusted 

digital ecosystem, community, and marketplace that centralizes the global health and wellbeing 

knowledge and resources connecçtions. With a mission to transform healthcare, it is 

connecting the dots between soil, food, lifestyle choices, and planet and people health to inspire 

and empower individuals to prevent harm, address the root causes of chronic disease and 

achieve WELLthier Living® - Happy. Healthy. Abundant. Purpose-filled. To learn more, join 

the Hub and the movement at KnoWEwell.com. 

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation operates the Natural Awakenings magazine 

franchise system. The magazine covers natural and holistic health and sustainable, green 

lifestyle resources and information. It reaches approximately 1.3+ million monthly readers 

in markets across the United States. To learn more, visit Corp.NaturalAwakenings.com. 

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Courtesy of Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference 

Midwest Women’s 

Herbal Conference 

The 12th annual Midwest Women’s 

Herbal Conference: Germinating 

Regenerative Wisdom, will be held 

in-person, from May 26 through 28, 

at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, 

Wisconsin. Celebrating 12 years of 

women gathering in the Wise Woman 

Tradition, this year’s keynote speakers 

are Robin Rose Bennett, Linda Black 

Elk and Reverend Judith Laxer, with 

opening and closing ceremonies led by 

Venice Williams. 

The conference offers more than 60 

workshops and plant walks focused on 

transforming our relationship to herbs, 

plants, trees, mushrooms and the Earth. 

This is an opportunity to be nourished, 

enjoy local and traditionally prepared 

food, pre-conference immersions and a 

venue of more than 200 acres in central 

Wisconsin. The event offers a unique 

experience for the 400-plus women, 

children and teens expected to attend in 

a village environment. 

Early registration advised as event sells 

out. Early rates apply. For more information 

and registering, visit Midwest 

WomensHerbal.com. See ad page XX. 

Practical Intuition 

for Daily Life 

The Inner Guidance two-part 

class series returns at 6 p.m., 

January 18 and 25, to dive into 

practical tools for accessing inner 

knowing. Led by Genevieve 

Wachutka, a guide and healer with 

the Modern Mystery School, this 

training introduces participants to 

techniques to effectively develop 

intuition and apply it in life. 

“Before learning these techniques, 

I was searching outside 

myself for so many answers,” shares 

Wachutka. “What I discovered is the most compelling answers came when I learned 

how to tap into my inner knowing. Having the tools to connect to my higher self 

reduced my anxiety and stress. I felt more confident and at peace, like I could handle 

whatever came my way.” 

Everyone has intuition. Like going to the gym, it is a muscle that can be developed, 

and having support in the process helps build confidence when navigating a 

new skill. Melinda Spaid, a past participant, shares, “My experience with Genevieve 

and the Inner Guidance series was wonderful. She helped me gain confidence in my 

ability to perceive using my intuition and I still use the tools to this day.” 

The two-part series consists of The Sanctuary Meditation technique, a specific 

method of bypassing the mental chatter to connect with the higher mind for insight 

and clarity. This technique is used to ask questions and gain perspective on the challenges 

of life. Participants will be guided through the technique and receive a manual 

with step-by-step process to continue working it on their own. Part 2: Spiritual Intuition 

provides an overview of the phenomena of intuition and techniques to develop 

this muscle. Participants will gain insight into their intuitive strengths and learn 

exercises to perceive more. 

The course is open to all levels of experience. Each class is available as a standalone 

training as well as series. 

Cost: $35. Location: 7801 E Bush Lake Rd., Ste. 240, Bloomington. For more information, 

call 763-222-8600 or visit GenevieveWachutka.com. See ad page XX. 

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health briefs 

Multiple Benefits for 

Early Rising Active Seniors 

less modellable, shorter active periods/very weak and 

later activity offset/very weak. Both groups with weak 

rhythms had twofold odds of clinically significant depression 

symptoms and cognitive performance deficits. As we 

age, disruption in activity patterns may be common. More 

research is needed into why earlier and robust patterns 

appear to be protective and whether modifying disrupted 

patterns improves health outcomes. 

Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active 

throughout the day are happier and perform better on 

cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns, 

according to a new study led by researchers at the University 

of Pittsburgh. The researchers studied 1,800 adults 65 

or older and divided them into four subgroups of activity 

patterns: earlier rising/robust, shorter activity duration/ 

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Two Cups of Tea May 

Avert Early Death 

A few cups of black tea a day might 

help to avoid an early death, a 

study published in Annals of Internal 

Medicine suggests. Among 

nearly half a million adults ranging from 40 to 69 years old, 

those that consumed two or more cups of tea a day saw 

a modest, but lower risk for all causes of mortality over a 

median follow-up of more than 11 years. Participants of 

the large cohort study, called UK Biobank, self-reported 

tea intake from 2006 to 2010, while researchers noted 

mortality from all causes, including cardiovascular disease, 

ischemic heart disease, stroke and respiratory disease. 

The researchers concluded that drinking more than 

two cups of tea per day can be part of a healthy diet. 

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Parental Depression 

May Affect Childhood 

Development 

“My passion is to 

be able to bring 

that healing 

modality to 

people who 

haven’t 

previously 

had access.” 

According to a new study funded by the Welsh government, 

children that live with a parent that has depression 

are more likely to also develop depression and not 

achieve educational milestones. Information on children 

born in Wales from 1987 to 2018, as well as their parents, 

was used in the study. 

The researchers found that living with a parent with 

depression is detrimental to a child’s outcome, but having 

a parent that has had a history of depression, even prior to 

the birth, increases the risk of depression and lowers the 

educational attainment of the child. The highest level of 

childhood depression risk was associated with exposure 

to a mother that had depression both before and after the 

birth of the child. 

The risk of failing school exams was highest when the 

child was exposed to either a mother or father (or another 

stable male figure) with a history of depression, both before 

and after the child’s birth. These results suggest that 

exposure to a chronically depressed parent(s) is important 

in determining if the child will develop depression and 

have trouble with schoolwork. 

Other findings included: having no father figure in the 

child’s life resulted in a higher risk of childhood depression 

and poorer results in school, and having a father with 

depression was associated with poorer results in school. 

Depression is an issue that impacts the entire family, not 

just an individual. Taking a whole-family approach to addressing 

mental health will help ensure positive outcomes 

for both parents and children in the long term. 

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global briefs 

Our Helium Is 

Running Out 

Liquid helium, the world’s coldest element, 

is needed to operate the magnets 

in magnetic resonance imaging 

(MRI) machines. The high-resolution, 

3-D images generated by this critical 

medical tool allow doctors to see 

details in the body that might not show 

up on X-rays, so that they can diagnose 

brain tumors, strokes, spinal cord 

injuries, liver disease and cancer. 

Helium is a nonrenewable element 

found deep underground, and supplies 

are becoming harder to find for 

the Federal Helium Reserve, in Texas. 

Russia was gearing up to supply nearly 

a third of the world’s reservoir, but 

the war in Ukraine has halted trade. 

Phil Kornbluth, president of Kornbluth 

Helium Consulting, says that four of 

five major U.S. helium suppliers are 

rationing the element, prioritizing the 

healthcare industry over less essential 

customers. Donna Craft, a regional 

construction manager for Premier, 

Inc., which contracts with helium suppliers 

for about 4,000 hospitals, says, 

“Helium is on allocation, for sure.” 

Inside an MRI magnet, helium lets 

the current travel resistance-free. Harvard 

University physicists Amir Yacoby 

and Philip Kim shut down about half of 

their projects. Kim says, “There’s only 

a finite amount of helium in the Earth’s 

crust. Once it evaporates off, it’s completely 

lost into outer space.” 

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School Districts Getting 

Electric Buses 

A $1 billion effort to electrify 

school buses will 

provide renewable fuel 

vehicles for around 400 

school districts, including 

Indigenous tribal lands, 

Puerto Rico and American 

Samoa. At present, 

fewer than 1 percent of the 

country’s 500,000 school 

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buses are electric or run on 

low-emission fuels. The 

government grant program 

wants to reduce children’s exposure to harmful exhaust 

from diesel buses as part of a broader effort to address 

climate change and environmental justice by making it 

easier for communities to have access to zero-emission 

vehicles. The funds come from $5 billion that the U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency received to purchase 

around 2,300 electric buses. Many will be available to 

select school districts by the start of the next school year, 

with the rest by the end of this year. 

A 2021 study found that even brief exposure to air pollution, 

including wildfire smoke and car exhaust, can alter a child’s 

DNA and increase their risk of heart and lung problems as 

adults. Seventy percent of students from low-income families 

take a bus to school, increasing their exposure to diesel 

exhaust. Children of color, in particular, are more likely to 

live near heavy transit routes, industrial facilities and other 

sources of vehicular and industrial pollution. This is in large 

part due to historic housing, zoning and transit policies that 

leave Black and Brown communities with few options. 

Predicting Earthquakes 

with a Phone App 

Earthquakes 

usually strike 

without warning, 

leaving 

people no 

advance notice 

to take cover. 

When a temblor 

occurs, it 

sends seismic P 

waves through 

the ground that 

a Google app called MyShake can detect with a network of 

1,300 U.S. Geological Survey sensors. 

All smartphones have accelerometers that can pick up 

earthquake signals. When triggered, the phone sends a 

message to a detection server with location data to piece 

together where the earthquake is occurring. When four 

sensors are triggered simultaneously and the data meets 

the right criteria, the system determines that stronger 

S waves, which can cause damage and hurt people, 

may be imminent. The Federal Emergency Management 

Agency interprets that data and sends out alerts via the 

ShakeAlert system. 

During a recent 4.8 magnitude Bay Area earthquake, 

more than 1 million Android users received messages seconds 

before the event. Robert de Groot, a member of the 

ShakeAlert team, says, “One of the things we’re trying to 

do is build an earthquake early warning industry.” Equipping 

phones to pick up signals is a cheaper and quicker 

solution than planting larger sensors 10 feet underground 

in earthquake-prone areas. 

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eco tip 

END THE MAILING MADNESS 

Junk mail is wasteful. In 

our digital age, email and 

the internet have become 

the preferred modes of 

communication. When a 

shiny, multipage magazine 

or catalog arrives in the 

mail, we must view it as an 

unsustainable practice and 

take action to curb it. 

SQUANDERED RE- 

SOURCES 

According to Jean-Michel 

Cousteau’s Ocean Futures 

Society, “More than 100 

million trees are destroyed 

each year for junk mail 

plus 28 billion gallons of 

water and enough energy 

to power more than 9 million cars! When we stop junk mail and catalogs, we 

keep trees in the forests doing what they do best—providing oxygen for us to 

breathe and absorbing CO 2 

to keep our planet cool and healthy.” 

ADDED LANDFILL BURDEN 

Junk mail also adds 1 billion pounds of waste to landfills each year. U.S. Postal 

Service Senior Director of Environmental Affairs and Corporate Sustainability 

Jennifer Beiro-Réveillé says, “We buy over $392 million worth of products 

containing recycled material every year and reduce waste by recycling 277,000 

tons of material annually,” at more than 4,000 postal paper recycling stations 

around the country. But the post office cannot control what is being mailed. 

WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT 

Almost all magazines have an online edition, and companies likely prefer 

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shoppers to visit their websites 

rather than go to the expense of designing, 

printing and mailing bulky 

catalogs that cannot be updated as 

inventory and prices change. It is 

usually a simple matter to contact 

a company by email, phone or even 

via a website and request the mailings 

to be stopped. All it takes is a 

little time and effort to make a big, 

cumulative difference. 

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS 

Taking matters a step further, the 

Ocean Futures Society has partnered 

with 41Pounds to offer a membership 

plan (866-417-4141 or 41Pounds.org) 

to stop junk mail. They will contact 20 

to 35 direct mail companies to remove 

a name from their distribution lists, 

including almost all credit card applications, 

coupon mailers and magazine 

offers, plus specific catalogs. 

REGULATORY OPTIONS 

The Sierra Club wants to ban junk mail 

outright, reporting, “An estimated 44 

percent of junk mail is thrown away 

unopened.” Margaret Klein Salamon, 

founder and director of The Climate 

Mobilization, likens the idea of banning 

junk mail to bans on plastic 

straws. The Netherlands, the United 

Kingdom and Canada already enforce 

junk mail restrictions. 


Loving Yourself 

into Action 

by Leah Martinson 

©VK Studio 

Many take a moment or two at the end of the year to reflect and even set some 

goals for the new year. Gym trends show a large increase in activity and attendance 

for the first few months of the year and then tend to taper off. There are 

the best of intentions when setting New Year’s resolutions as we feel motivated, committed 

and believe that this time it will stick. 

It’s perplexing when there is a struggle to stick to goals and it can trigger feelings of 

failure and a tendency to be hard on oneself. There is a common assumption that allowing 

the bully in our head to unleash will somehow kick us into shape and push us into action. 

Through the beautiful and insightful work of Kristin Neff and others in the field of 

Mindful Self-Compassion, it is understood that the opposite is true. Instead of beating 

ourselves up for something we did or did not do, engaging in self-compassion wires us 

for resilience and allows us to move through difficult times with more ease and grace. 

Self-compassion is the ability to treat yourself with the same level of kindness and 

compassion you would extend to someone you care about. It is the ability to offer yourself 

grace and love when you’re struggling or feeling insecure. The research shows that having 

self-compassion has a significant positive impact on how we navigate difficult times. 

Many of us are fearful of being compassionate toward ourselves. We might tell 

ourselves that if we are gentle with ourselves, it will make us lazy, weak or selfish. The research 

shows the opposite. In fact, having self-compassion is great for our health, brings 

us strength, builds resilience and makes us more compassionate toward others. 

Some of our resistance to self-compassion comes from the harsh messaging we receive 

from work culture, society and family of origin around value and worthiness. There is also 

a physiological component to our inner critic. Anytime there is a stressor, our sympathetic 

nervous system is activated, triggering the fight-or-flight response. Even when the stress comes 

from a thought such as a perceived failure or mistake, we feel threatened and this will trigger it. 

Being in this stress response results in attacking ourselves with self-deprecating 

thoughts. We may think if we are really harsh with ourselves, this will protect us 

from making another mistake. Instead, this harshness weakens us and causes an endless 

negative feedback loop. Mistakes are an inevitable part of the human experience. 

When mistakes and failures are perpetually followed by a barrage of self-criticisms, 

this leads to feelings of inadequacy and even depression. 

Having a relentless inner critic is a common human experience. So, let’s all take a 

deep breath and smile with compassion for each other in this shared experience. No need 

to beat ourselves up for having ever been harsh on oneself. Instead, let us put our energy 

into celebrating what the research shows us—self-compassion is powerful, and with 

some practice, can be fairly simple. 

When planning to set New Year’s resolutions, be sure to include practicing more 

self-compassion. 

Here are some tips from Neff: 

• When difficult experiences or emotions arise, rather than avoiding, resisting or 

distracting yourself, turn toward the difficult emotions and try to relate to them with 

tenderness, kindness, grace and mindfulness. 

Self-compassion is the 

ability to treat yourself with 

the same level of kindness 

and compassion you would 

extend to someone you 

care about. 

• Allow yourself to give space to what 

you are feeling and meet it with love 

and curiosity. 

• Acknowledge this experience as a 

part of being human and that you are 

not alone. 

• Respond with the same level of care 

and attentiveness you may respond to 

a dear friend when they are sharing 

about a difficult experience. 

Extending compassion to oneself will 

not necessarily immediately eliminate 

the difficult emotions, but it will allow us 

to move through them with more ease. 

Certainly, we could all benefit from more 

ease in life. 

Leah Martinson is a 

board-certified health and 

wellness coach, licensed 

massage therapist, reiki 

practitioner and owner of 

Visionairium, in Minneapolis. 

One of her greatest 

joys in her practice is guiding people 

through the process of falling in love with 

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BRAIN POWER 

BOOSTERS 

TIPS TO PRESERVE MEMORY AT ANY AGE 

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by Sheryl Kraft 

Although it is completely normal to 

feel like our memories are failing 

us as we get older, this is not the 

time to panic. Regardless of age, it is always 

possible to learn, store and recall information, 

and there are numerous practices 

we can adopt to nourish and optimize 

our brains. Whether we’re looking for the 

car keys in all the wrong places or experiencing 

way too many tip-of-the-tongue 

moments, it may be high time to adopt the 

brain-boosting recommendations by these 

four experts. 

Eating for Cognitive Power 

“Having a better memory now and in the 

future means taking care of your brain and 


making the right lifestyle choices to slow 

down the aging process,” says Annie Fenn, 

M.D., founder of BrainHealthKitchen.com, 

who believes that what we choose to eat 

is one of the most significant decisions we 

make each day. 

Foods high in antioxidants like vitamins 

C and E, beta carotene and selenium have 

been shown to slow age-related memory 

loss. Think berries, grapes (which contain 

resveratrol, a memory-enhancing compound), 

beets, broccoli, almonds, avocados, 

carrots, eggs, salmon, onions and 

dark, leafy greens. 

Avoid foods high in saturated and trans 

fats, which can increase “bad” cholesterol 

and lower “good” cholesterol. Studies find 

HAVING A BETTER 

MEMORY NOW AND 

IN THE FUTURE MEANS 

TAKING CARE OF YOUR 

BRAIN AND MAKING 

THE RIGHT LIFESTYLE 

CHOICES TO SLOW DOWN 

THE AGING PROCESS. 

~ANNIE FENN, M.D.

that high cholesterol diets can increase the 

risk of memory loss, among other cognitive 

functions. 

Whole grains and legumes like cracked 

wheat, whole-grain couscous and lentils 

are complex carbohydrates that 

boost the brain by providing a 

steady, sustained supply of glucose, 

and are high in folate, the memoryboosting 

B vitamin. 

Finally, don’t forget to include culinary 

herbs like curcumin, rosemary, saffron, 

oregano and mint. They all help support 

brain health, especially saffron, which 

contains a potent constituent called crocin 

that is associated with slowing cognitive 

decline in human and animal studies. 

Brain-Nourishing 

Supplements and 

Stress Reduction 

Wendy Warner, M.D., the founder of 

Medicine in Balance, an integrative healthcare 

practice in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, 

recommends Ginkgo biloba 

(one of the oldest living tree species in 

the world) and ginseng, which have both 

been found to help enhance memory with 

their neuroprotective and antioxidant 

effects. Noting that the brain works best 

with adequate nourishment, she asserts 

that these supplements can play a role in 

increasing blood circulation to the brain, 

thus improving its function. 

Also on her list are Bacopa monnieri 

for its antioxidant capacity, Rhodiola 

rosea for its neuroprotective and antioxidant 

effects and licorice (Glycirrhiza 

glabra) for its ability to increase circulation 

in the central nervous system. 

Warner recommends regular stress 

management techniques like yoga, qigong 

and tai chi as well, noting, “These all 

help lower inflammation and cortisol (an 

inflammatory stress hormone) and have 

been shown to improve memory.” 

Medicinal Herbs for 

Mental Clarity 

Heather Houskeeper is a certified herbalist, 

long-distance hiker and author. When 

venturing out into the wild, she is able to 

spot and identify hundreds of medicinal 

herbs, including her favorite, top five 

memory boosters, starting with Ginkgo 

biloba, as well as: 

ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus 

officinalis) supports healthy 

blood flow to the brain. It can 

be enjoyed through 

food, tea or diffused 

as aromatherapy. 

ASHWAGANDHA (Withania somnifera), 

traditionally ingested as food or tea, 

can support mental alertness, 

focus and clarity 

of mind. Mix 

ashwagandha 

powder with 

warm milk, 

hot water 

or broth. 

HOLY BASIL 

(Ocimum 

tenuiflorum) 

is rich in antioxidants 

and 

supports cerebral 

circulation. Enjoy this delicious and 

fragrant herb as tea up to three times per 

day, use in cooking or take as a tincture. 

GOTU KOLA (Centella 

asiatica) is a 

restorative 

herb that can 

support 

alertness 

and mental 

clarity. It is 

also popularly used as a 

tea, tincture or extract for up to 14 

days at a time. 

Slumber Savvy 

Insufficient sleep can result in a variety of 

cognitive problems, including memory 

loss. Those suffering from obstructive sleep 

apnea (OSA), a common sleep disorder 

condition that affects breathing, should not 

ignore it. 

High-quality sleep is key to reactivating 

memories, especially recalling the names 

of people we’ve recently met, according 

to Northwestern University researchers. 

Other experts have reported a strong association 

between sleep and the formation 

of memories. Strive for uninterrupted and 

deep sleep, as follows: 

n The ideal amount for most adults 

is between seven and nine hours a 

night. 

n Wind down before bed with a 

consistent routine like reading, 

stretching or meditation. 

n Keep the bedroom cool—somewhere 

around 65° F— 

and dark. 

n Shut off all electronics. 

n Avoid late-day caffeine, alcohol 

and spicy, heavy meals too close to 

bedtime. 

Treating OSA is important to improve both 

sleep and brain health, says Thomas M. 

Holland, M.D., of the Rush Institute for 

Healthy Aging, explaining, “Impaired sleep 

can lead to biochemical processes that can 

impact memory and cognition.” 

Sheryl Kraft writes about health and wellness 

for Sage by Gaia and a variety of print 

and online media sources. Visit SherylKraft. 

com and SageByGaia.com to read more of 

her work. 

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The Dark Side 

of Root Canals 

by Dr. Holly Thompson 

One-hundred percent of root canals harbor bacteria and infection. Yes, 100 

percent. Numerous studies have proven this. If there is a nontoxic root canal 

tooth, it remains to be found and documented anywhere. 

Root canal teeth have fungi, viruses and over 460 different types of bacteria. Root 

canals are a failed procedure that are not only expensive but can contribute to devastating 

health issues. If a root canal tooth has been in the jaw for more than five years, over 

65 percent have black roots. This means the tooth—which is considered an organ—has 

gangrene. There is no other organ, other than the teeth, that would be left dead in our 

body, making this an unacceptable “standard of care”. 

As early as 2009, the American Dental Association stated that individuals who 

reported having two or more root canal teeth were statistically more likely to have 

coronary artery disease. The Journal of Endodontics quoted in their April 2016 issue 

that “systemic disease is related to root canals” further demonstrating how toxic the 

procedure is. In addition, the International Endodontic Journal stated in their January 

2022 issue, “endodontic inflammatory disease is an independent risk factor for 

cardiovascular disease.” 

Every dental patient should be told this information in an informed consent before 

getting a root canal or if they have a root canal. This is currently not being done in the 

dental profession, which is both unethical and dangerous. 

Our bodies are meant to be a flowing, vital system. A dead organ (root canal tooth) 

is stagnation. The blood flow around root canal teeth stagnates, and stagnation anywhere 

in the body leads to lactic acid buildup that creates an environment primed for bacteria 

to invade. Teeth have pores like pores in the skin. Pores on teeth are called dentin tubules, 

which are only three nanometers in size. 

The size of bacteria is up to one nanometer and can easily get into the dentin 

tubules. Once inside, the macrophages that eliminate bacteria cannot reach them 

because they are 25 to 50 nanometers and cannot fit through the dentin tubules. This 

can be equated to a cat (macrophage) trying to get to the mice (bacteria) through a 

mouse hole (dentin tubules). Meanwhile, the bacteria continue to grow and multiply 

inside the tooth and release their cytotoxin byproducts out of the tooth into the lymphatic 

system where they enter the bloodstream, and then, the entire body. A strong, 

healthy immune system can fight off this infection for a while, but it is impossible to 

control germs and they continue to grow. This leads to chronic inflammation and per- 

Every dental patient should 

be told this information in 

an informed consent before 

getting a root canal or if they 

have a root canal. 

manently activates the immune system, 

which leads to autoimmune disease. 

Many people do not have pain with 

the dead root canal tooth, so are led to 

believe that everything is fine. However, 

the absence of pain is not a reason to 

believe the root canal teeth are healthy. 

Like other health issues such as diabetes, 

obstructive sleep apnea and even cancer, 

the disease does not cause pain until it 

becomes serious or even deadly. 

A growing body of evidence has 

shown us that our teeth are directly related 

to specific body systems and organs. 

Patients with root canal teeth should, at 

the very least, get a baseline 3D X-ray 

(a cone beam scan) of all their teeth and 

jawbone areas. Not doing this is missing 

the opportunity to make the single most 

substantive intervention in slowing, stopping 

or even reversing a patient’s systemic 

disease. The standard 2D X-ray will miss 

many active infections in the teeth and 

jaw, making a 3D X-ray imperative. 

Holly Thompson, DDS, is a 

biological dentist who 

specializes in zirconia dental 

implant placement at 

Natural Smiles Dental Care, 

in Shoreview. She has 

fellowships with The 

International Dental Implant Association and 

The Zirconia Implant Society and is currently 

in the Naturopathic Physician training 

program though the American College of 

Integrative Medicine & Dentistry. 

At Natural Smiles Dental Care, the team 

includes patients, dentists, and healthcare 

practitioners, collectively paving the way for a 

healthier tomorrow. Thompson is optimistic 

that dentistry and medicine can finally truly 

unite and work together to understand how 

the teeth and jaw are tied to overall health. 

Located at 3434 Lexington Ave. N., Ste. 700, 

Shoreview, call 651-483-9800 or visit NaturalSmilesDental.com. 

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healing ways 

More than Skin Deep 

HEALING THE HEARTBREAK OF PSORIASIS 

by Lorraine Maita 

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Psoriasis affects approximately 3 percent 

of the U.S. population. According 

to Dr. Mark Hyman, founder of 

the Institute of Functional Medicine, the 

condition involves terrible suffering from 

scaly, itchy, inflamed and peeling skin; aching 

joints; burning genitals; broken nails; 

and the resulting depression that inevitably 

comes from such conditions—all of which 

explains why it is often referred to as “the 

heartbreak of psoriasis.” 

The Cleveland Clinic describes psoriasis 

as an autoimmune condition of the skin. 

The immune system of people with psoriasis 

overreacts, causing inflammation and 

an overly rapid growth of new skin cells, 

which in turn causes a buildup on the surface 

that creates the appearance of scaling, 

but the effects are much more significant 

than cosmetic. 

Psoriasis is associated with psoriatic 

arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, 

autoimmune thyroiditis, lymphoma and 

cardiovascular disease. The National 

Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) describes a 

link between psoriasis and cardiovascular 

disease and metabolic syndrome known 

as the “march of psoriasis”. Widespread 

inflammation may cause insulin resistance 

that triggers cells lining the blood vessels 

to malfunction, potentially leading to atherosclerosis 

and heart attack or stroke. The 

ailment also increases the risk of diabetes, 

obesity and high cholesterol. 

Traditionally, psoriasis is treated with 

steroids and immunosuppressive drugs 

that can be harsh on the body and quite 

expensive while failing to address its root 

cause. Alternatively, the functional medicine 

approach is to treat the disease’s underlying 

causes: inflammation and triggers. 


“I have psoriasis,” says Dr. Brad Shook, a chiropractic physician 

and member of The Institute of Functional Medicine. “I worked 

hard, and I’ve had my psoriasis and my autoimmunity under 

control and in remission. Through functional medicine, we can 

identify these drivers and help you to unwind this process, heal 

your body and then through that process of healing, you learn 

what the triggers were.” 

Psoriasis Triggers 

Functional medicine practitioners use the acronym STAIN to 

categorize five triggers that activate inflammation and psoriasis: 

stress, trauma or toxins, antigens or adverse food reactions, 

inflammation or infections and nutrition. Removing these triggers 

allows for healing. 

Stress 

Psoriatic patients report worsening of symptoms with stress. 

Modulating the reaction to stress and adding relaxation techniques 

can calm the inflammatory response. Practicing relaxing 

activities such as deep belly breathing, yoga, tai chi, prayer, 

meditation, visualization, Heartmath, massage, acupuncture or 

biofeedback can relieve stress. Exercise can also release endorphins 

that reduce pain perception. 

Trauma or Toxins 

The NPF states that physical trauma can induce the development 

of psoriatic plaques. Toxins such as smoking and alcohol 

have been shown to increase the risk and severity of the disease. 

Obesity may also play a role in worsening symptoms because 

toxins are stored in fat, which emits inflammatory cytokines. It’s 

recommended to maintain ideal weight, abstain from smoking 

and alcohol consumption, and avoid trauma. Detoxifying and 

removing heavy metals can decrease the inflammatory response, 

as well. 

Antigens or Adverse Food Reactions 

Studies show that a Western diet rich in sugar and fat leads to an 

imbalance in gut bacteria known as dysbiosis. These harmful bacteria 

may contribute to psoriasis. Allergens or reactions to food 

can cause increased intestinal permeability, or leaky gut. The most 

common triggers tend to be wheat and dairy. 

The Chopra Center recommends the 4 R Gut Healing program. 

Removing foods patients are sensitive to is key to calming down 

the immune system, as well as avoiding sugar, wheat, dairy and 

processed foods. To improve the gut, replace digestive enzymes, 

replenish healthy bacteria with a probiotic and repair the gut lining 

with butyrate or L glutamine. 

Inflammation or Infections 

To diminish inflammation, modify the diet to include more antiinflammatory 

omega-3 fats found in fish, avocado, nuts, seeds and 

olives, and fewer inflammatory omega-6 fats found in wheat and 

dairy. Look for and eradicate hidden infections. Decrease inflammation 

with a high-quality fish oil, curcumin, probiotics and a 

whole foods diet free of food sensitivities. 

Nutrition 

Studies show that having adequate amounts of vitamins A and D, 

fish oil, probiotics and zinc are important for maintaining both a 

healthy gut and a healthy immune response. Supplementation can 

be helpful in maintaining appropriate levels of these vital nutrients. 

Some patients using topical vitamin D products found they 

had effects similar to topical corticosteroids. 

“When I started working at the Ultrawellness Center, I learned 

about how to address the root causes of a problem, not just the 

symptoms, and have found a new way of approaching psoriasis,” 

says Adonica Nichols, a psoriasis patient and a licensed practical 

nurse at the center, in Lenox, Massachusetts. “Living with psoriasis 

is still an everyday struggle for me, but I have implemented 

many of these changes in my diet and lifestyle over the past several 

months, and I am feeling better than I ever have.” 

Psoriasis is a multifaceted, complex illness that may require a 

deeper look at the triggers. A functional medicine physician can 

offer a systematic approach to uncover and remove these triggers, 

helping patients heal from the heartbreak of psoriasis. 

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green living 

THE PERILS OF 

PLASTIC CLOTHING 

EMBRACING SLOW FASHION 

AND SUSTAINABLE FABRICS 

by Sandra Yeyati 

Most clothes made today contain plastic. The non-biodegradable polymer is a 

major component of elastic waistbands and nylon sneakers. But by far, the 

largest fossil-fuel culprit is polyester, commonly used in shirts, pants, hoodies, 

dresses, jackets, underwear, socks, blankets and hats, according to Sewport, an online 

marketplace serving the garment industry. 

In 2021, polyester comprised 54 percent 

of all new fabrics, according to Textile 

Exchange, a global nonprofit of fashion insiders 

promoting sustainability. Because it 

is inexpensive to make, this synthetic fiber 

is the darling of fast fashion which entices 

consumers to wear cheap garments a few 

times, throw them away and promptly buy 

replacements. Every year, an estimated 92 

million tons of clothing end up in landfills 

worldwide; and in America, 85 percent 

of all textiles get discarded, according to 

Earth.org. 

Made from mushroom mycelium, 

this textile is a sustainable alternative to animal leather. 

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Environmental Costs of 

Plastic Clothes 

Plastic produces greenhouse gases at 

every stage of its long life—from extraction, 

refining and manufacturing to 

transportation and waste management. 

Researchers have found that washing 

polyester releases tiny synthetic microfibers 

into the water supply, harming 

marine life and contaminating human 

drinking water. It also breaks down 

into micro-plastics while languishing in 

landfills for hundreds of years. 

The manufacture of polyester has social 

costs, too. According to Sewport, the vast 

majority of producers worldwide exploit 

uneducated people in impoverished countries, 

where workers are regularly exposed 

to highly toxic chemicals. 

Recycled Plastic Textiles 

Among conscientious environmentalists, 

there’s an aspirational trend toward 

textiles made of recycled plastic, such 


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as Econyl. Patagonia promotes 

NetPlus material made from discarded 

fishing nets. Repreve transforms 

reclaimed water bottles 

into yarn that is 

used to make 

various garments. 

Currently, 

these 

eco-friendly 

textiles make up a 

tiny fraction of the global market; only 

14 percent of all polyester was recycled 

in 2020. 

Textile Exchange and the United 

Nations Framework Convention on Climate 

Change’s Fashion Industry Charter 

for Climate Action have launched an 

initiative to shift the market toward 

recycled polyester. But even recycled 

plastic garments shed micro-plastics 

when washed. Consider using a washing 

bag like Guppyfriend, which keeps 

micro-plastics from escaping, or choose 

items that aren’t washed as often, such 

as sneakers. 

Better Fabric Choices 

“Organic and more sustainable counterparts 

from almost all types of natural 

fibers, including cotton, linen, down and 

wool, are becoming available at retailers 

across the globe,” says La Rhea Pepper, 

managing director of the Textile Exchange. 

Here are notable fabric options 

that are kinder to the planet. 

LYOCELL: Trademarked as Tencel, 

lyocell is made from sustainably sourced 

wood cellulose and 

used in denim, 

dress shirts and 

underwear. Less 

water and lowerimpact 

chemicals 

are used in manufacturing 

this material. 

It’s biodegradable and 

easily recycled. 

ORGANIC OR RECYCLED COTTON: 

While conventional cotton is a natural 

fiber harvested from plants, it consumes 

an inordinate amount of water 

and involves the use of toxic chemicals. 

The better choices are organic cotton 

certified by the Global Organic Textiles 

Standards (GOTS), which requires less 

water and doesn’t use chemicals, or recycled 

cotton, which repurposes already 

existing fibers. 

PLANT-BASED LEATHER: Companies 

making these animal-free alternatives 

using mushrooms, pineapples, bananas, 

apples, cacti and other vegetables are 

highly innovative and represent an exciting, 

emerging sector. 

PEACE OR AHIMSA SILK: Silk is 

biodegradable and requires much less 

water and chemicals than cotton, but it’s 

traditionally made by boiling or gassing 

silkworms. The cruelty-free approach 

behind peace or Ahimsa silk is that 

moths are allowed to emerge naturally 

before their cocoons are harvested. 

Look for GOTS-certified silk to ensure 

humane manufacturing. 

WOOL: Made from the fleece of sheep 

and other animals, wool is naturally 

biodegradable, regrows continually 

and can be harvested without harming 

animals. Still, industry players have been 

known to abuse animals, land and workers. 

Certifiers like the Responsible Wool 

Standard encourage better stewardship. 

ORGANIC LINEN: Made from flax, linen 

requires little water, is biodegradable, 

moth-resistant and considered more ecofriendly 

than cotton. 

ORGANIC HEMP: Humans have been 

harvesting hemp for thousands of years. 

It’s considered one of the most sustainable 

fibers because it requires very little 

water and no toxic chemicals to produce. 

Living with the Complexity 

of Environmentalism 

As the annual global textile market 

nears $1 trillion in value, the environmental 

stakes are enormous, and 

sustainable choices aren’t always easy 

to make. Ultimately, it’s the new clothes 

we don’t buy that will help our planet 

the most. Vow not to purchase fast 

fashion. Invest in well-made, longerlasting 

clothing. Mend clothes to extend 

their lives. Shop at secondhand stores. 

Wash clothing less often to reduce 

the release of micro-plastics. Choose 

brands committed to responsible fabrics 

and transparent labeling. 

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer 

and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ 

gmail.com. 


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conscious eating 

Cooling the Fire Within 

HEALTHY EATING TIPS TO 

EASE CHRONIC INFLAMMATION 

by Tom O’Bryan 


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Putting more thought into what we 

eat and why may be among the 

most important factors in determining 

how long we live. Researchers in 

Norway recently compared the long-term 

effects of a typical Western diet to an 

optimal one, and their findings can be a 

source for inspiration. The optimal diet 

had a substantially higher intake of whole 

grains, legumes, fish, fruits, vegetables and 

a handful of nuts, while reducing red and 

processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages 

and refined grains. 

According to their results, a sustained 

change from a typical Western diet to the 

better plan can make a big difference on 

life expectancy. Here are their predicted 

impacts on longevity for people after starting—and 

sticking to—an optimal diet: 

Start at age 20—women add 8.4 to 12.3 

years; men add 9.4 to 14.3 years 

Start at age 60—women add 6.2 to 9.3 

years; men add 6.8 to 10 years 

Start at age 80—women and men add 

3.4 years 

So, it is never too late to start a positive 

activity. 

This improved diet gets to the underlying 

causes of most of the reasons Americans 

die. According to the National Institutes 

of Health, 14 of the top 15 causes of 

death in 2019 were chronic inflammatory 

diseases. This means it is more than likely 

that the cause has existed for a long time 

under the surface (chronic), with too much 

inflammation for too long (inflammatory), 

affecting the brain, cardiovascular system, 

blood sugar system or wherever there is a 

genetic weak link (disease). Rather than

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ask what the ailment is, ask, “Where is the long-term, hidden 

inflammation coming from that is fueling this disease?” 

Dr. George Slavich, founding director of the Laboratory for 

Stress Assessment and Research at the University of California in 

Los Angeles, says that understanding when inflammation promotes 

either good or poor health and how and when to intervene 

to reduce inflammation-related disease risk, “should be a top 

scientific and public priority.” Identifying and reducing individual 

triggers of inflammation opens a path to regenerating a healthier, 

younger individual. 

Not all inflammation is bad. Time-limited increases in inflammation 

are critical for promoting wound healing and recovery, as 

well as reducing the spread of communicable infections. Humans 

would not have lived very long without a well-developed internal 

protection from threatening environmental triggers such as bugs, 

parasites, viruses, mold, fungus and bacteria. For better health 

outcomes, we need to address excessive systemic inflammation. 

There are many likely contributors to the fueling of inflammation, 

but one of the most common sources is what is on the end of our 

fork. Begin there. 

LIFESTYLE HACK 1: If there is one prime directive for better 

health, it is to focus on living as much of an anti-inflammatory 

lifestyle as possible. Become more aware of the daily environmental 

exposures that ramp up inflammatory genes. Know, for 

example, what chemicals are used on the soil in which the food 

is grown or sprayed with before it is harvested. Then, armed with 

this knowledge, choose a better alternative, like organic and regenerative 

organic foods. As enough anti-inflammatory messages 

are accumulated, a reversal in the direction of health is possible. 

LIFESTYLE HACK 2: Food is the most common source of gasoline 

on the fire of inflammation. Dr. Deanna Minich, president 

of the American College of Nutrition, recommends the Rainbow 

Diet, which acts like a fire extinguisher to put out the excess inflammatory 

fire in the body. Selecting multiple colors of fruits and 

vegetables at every meal tempers the inflammatory cascade. Strive 

over time to eat 50 different fruits or vegetables per week. 

Begin today. Just bringing up to awareness the question, “Is this 

food inflammatory or anti-inflammatory?” will feed our health 

habits, and over time, healthier habits equal a healthier life. 

KnoWEwell Chief Health Officer Dr. Tom O’Bryan, DC, CCN, 

DACBN, is an internationally recognized expert on gluten, bestselling 

author and speaker focused on food sensitivities, environmental 

toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. He is a 

chiropractic doctor, certified clinical nutritionist and the founder of 

TheDr.com. 

ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH 

SALMON AND ARTICHOKE 

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS 

6 zucchinis, medium to large, 

firm and straight, cut into 

“noodles” 

2 lb fresh, wild salmon fillets, 

skin removed 

Sea salt and pepper 

2 Tbsp high-heat cooking oil 

(avocado or grapeseed) 

3 Tbsp olive oil 

4 Tbsp shallots, minced 

Zucchini can be fashioned into noodles one of two ways. For 

“fettuccine”, use a potato peeler to produce long, flat noodles or 

lengthwise ribbons. Peel off several from one side, then turn the 

zucchini and peel off more. Continue to turn and peel away ribbons, 

until reaching the seeds at the core of the zucchini, which 

can be discarded. For “spaghetti”, use a spiralizer, mandolin or 

knife. The spiralizer is the easiest option. With a mandolin, hook 

up the julienne attachment for perfectly formed noodles. If using 

a knife, cut the zucchini into thin slices, stack them up and cut 

again lengthwise into thin strips. Discard the core. 

Salt the zucchini noodles, let sit for a few minutes, then massage 

and squeeze the water out. Drain any excess liquid. 

Season the salmon with salt and pepper. In a large pan, heat the 

avocado oil over medium to high heat. Add the salmon, top sidedown, 

and sear until golden and crispy, then turn over to finish 

cooking. Cover only with a splatter screen, or it will not get crispy. 

In a wok or large pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and 

shallots, and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. 

Add the zucchini noodles, increase the heat to medium-high 

and cook for 2 minutes. Add the artichokes and lemon zest, stir 

to combine and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and add the 

parsley, lemon juice and cayenne; stir to combine. Add the bacon 

and adjust seasonings to taste. 

Distribute evenly on 4 plates or low bowls. Place the salmon on 

top and serve with extra lemon. 

All recipes courtesy of Dr. Tom O’Bryan. 

4 cloves garlic, minced 

8 artichoke hearts (in water), 

quartered 

1 lemon, zested and juiced 

4 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 

Pinch of cayenne 

6 slices crumbled, crispy turkey 

bacon; crispy bacon; 

or crispy pancetta 


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ARTICHOKE 

AND SPINACH 

GREEK OMELET 


10 eggs 

1 cup chopped artichoke 

hearts, packed in 

water 

1 large tomato 

4 oz fresh baby spinach, chopped 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

⅔ cup green olives, chopped 

½ tsp dried thyme 

½ tsp dried oregano 

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 

2 Tbsp coconut oil 

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1 to 2 bay leaves 

½ cup chopped celery 

½ cup chopped walnuts 

⅔ cup avocado mayonnaise 

2 tsp gluten-free Dijon mustard 

1 tsp curry powder 

Sea salt and black pepper 

Wash and pat dry the chicken. Add water to a steamer (per manufacturer’s 

instructions) and add bay leaves. Place the chicken in the 

steamer basket and steam for 45 to 50 minutes. Do not overcook. 

Allow to cool, then shred or chop. 

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, walnuts, mayonnaise, 

mustard, and curry. Blend well with a fork, taste and season with 

salt and pepper. 

Add the salad greens to plates and mound with the chicken salad. 

Garnish with parsley, avocado and pomegranate arils (seeds). If desired, 

drizzle salad greens with juice of a lemon and extra-virgin olive oil. 

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calendar of events 

featured event 

Women’s Wellness Series: 

In Our Own Hands 

Produced by Midwest Women’s 

Herbal with world-renowned herbalist 

Rosemary Gladstar and a dynamic star 

lineup. Workshops covering a wide 

variety of topics spread over the winter 

months every other Saturday. Be 

supported and inspired to work with 

herbs, archetypes, magic and healing 

in their own lives and communities. 

Every other Saturday from 

January through April 

Online 

MidwestWomensHerbal.com. 


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. 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 

Genealogy Research: Drop-in Clinic – 10am- 

12pm. Whether you are a beginner in climbing your 

family tree or you have hit a “brick wall” that is 

blocking your path in your research, you can drop in 

to find a solution. Free. Linden Hills, 2900 W. 43rd 

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

SATURDAYS, JANUARY 

7, 14, 21, 28 

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. 

MONDAY, JANUARY 9 

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. Free. 2180 North Hamline Ave., 

Roseville. RCLReads.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

Highland Park Book Club – 6-7:30pm. Join 

us as we discuss B.A. Shapiro’s novel The 

Art Forger, which the Kirkus Review calls “a 

cleverly plotted art-world thriller/romance with 

a murky moral core.” See if you agree! Free. 

Highland Park, 1974 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul. 

Sppl.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

MONDAYS, JANUARY 9, 23, 30 

Talk to a Social Worker – 2-6pm. Get one-to-one 

assistance and referrals for shelter/housing options, 

mental health/short-term counseling, Food/ 

SNAP benefits, government resources, community 

resources, legal resources. Free. George Latimer 

Central Library, 90 West 4th Street, Saint Paul. Sppl. 

BiblioCommons.com/events. 

Sewing Circle – 3-5pm. Drop in to sew or mend by 

hand or machine. Bring your own project or start 

something new! We’ll provide basic supplies, equipment, 

and a supportive learning environment. Free. 

George Latimer Central Library, 90 West 4th Street, 

Saint Paul. Sppl.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 

Lactation Lounge with Ramsey County Health – 

10am-12pm. A free drop-in breastfeeding/ chestfeeding 

support service. Come share tips and socialize with other 

expecting, breastfeeding/chestfeeding and pumping 

families. All families, siblings, and support people are 

welcome!Free. Highland Park, 1974 Ford Parkway, 


WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 

Resources for Laid-off Workers – 3-5pm. Stop by 

the Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota table in the 

Highland Library lobby to learn about the benefits 

of enrolling in the Dislocated Worker Program. Find 

the help you need to land your next job or career. 

Free. Highland Park, 1974 Ford Parkway, Saint 

Paul. Sppl.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

Walker Library Chess Club – 5:30-7:45pm. Open to 

adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete 

beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning 

or for friendly competition. Teaching new players available 

upon request. Free. Walker Library, 2880 Hennepin 

Ave., Minneapolis. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

SATURDAYS, JANUARY 11, 28 

League of Extaordinary Makers – 2-4pm. Bring your 

knitting, crochet, sewing, cross-stitch, quilting, rugs, 

weaves, or other fiber arts projects to work on and meet 

other local fiber artists. All levels of experience welcome. 

Free. Online. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 11, 18, 25 

Crafternoon – 2-4pm. Join us for a different craft each 

session or bring your own knitting, beading, felting or 

other craft project to work on. Meet other local crafters 

and share in the joy of making cool things. Drop in 

or stay the entire time. Free. 620 Rice St., Wayzata. 

Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 

Coordinated Entry Housing Assessment – 1-4pm. 

Single adults 25 years or older, currently experiencing 

homelessness and not staying in a shelter, will 

need to complete a housing assessment to determine 

long-term housing options. Free. George Latimer 

Central Library, 90 West 4th Street, Saint Paul. Sppl. 


Photo and Video Conversion – 6:30-7:30pm. 

Come learn about the library’s digitization equipment 

that can convert physical photos, slides, 

negatives, cassette tapes, 8mm and Super 8 film, 

and VHS and VHS-C tapes to digital files. Free. 

2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville. RCLReads. 


THURSDAYS, JANUARY 12, 19, 26 

Knitting for Good – 6-7:30pm. Join us for this unique 

opportunity to gather with your crafty neighbors as we 

Knit for Good. Our drop-in group encourages you to 

bring your creative talents to support good causes, such 

as hats for premature babies and welcome blanket. 

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



Ways to Save Fair – 11am-1pm. Take a tour with a 

SNAP-Ed educator, watch a budget-recipe cooking 

demo by East Side Table, enter to win a grocery cart 

filled with Field Day products, sample some of our 

favorite low-cost items, and leave with recipes and 

resources to continue your savings journey. Free. 740 

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

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 item. We can help you with small appliances, 

clothing that is clean, electronics, mobile 

devices and more. Free.7001 York Ave. S., Edina. 



League of Extaordinary – 2-4pm. Bring your knitting, 

crochet, sewing, cross-stitch, quilting, rugs, weaves, or 

other fiber arts projects to work on and meet other local 

fiber artists. All levels of experience welcome. Free. 

Online. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 


Virtual Hiring Event – 1-2pm. Everyone is welcome 

to attend this free virtual hiring event which features a 

variety of jobs in the Mpls/St. Paul metro area. Free. 

Online. https://hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events/63 

97824e0748ed36005e5b01. 

Virtual Class–Budget Shopping in the New Year 

– 5:30-6:30pm. Start your new year by learning 

how to shop for delicious local, healthful foods 

without breaking the bank. Join us for a mini 

virtual tour of the co-op, learn tips to minimize 

waste and maximize savings in your meal planning 

and shopping, and gain insight into saving 

with coupons, deals and membership at the co-op. 

Free. Online. MSMarket.coop/event. 

East Lake Vegan Recipe Club – 6:30-7:30pm. If 

you are curious about vegan cooking, this virtual 

club is for you. Each month participants make recipes 

from popular cookbooks prior to meeting, then share 

their reflections with the group. Free. Online. HCLib. 


Writer to Writer: Michael Kleber-Diggs and 

Heid E. Erdrich – 6:30-8pm. Join poets, writers and 

creative writing teachers Michael Kleber-Diggs and 

Heid E. Erdrich in a conversation about how they write 

around audience expectations of their childhoods and 

cultural experiences, their adult lives as writers, and 


their relationship to community and economic class. 

Free. Online. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 


Inner Guidance Series Part 1 – 6:15-7pm. Gain 

access to your inner knowing. The Sanctuary 

Meditation technique is an ancient and proven 

method for quieting the mind and connecting to 

your higher awareness for healing, insight, and 

deep relaxation. With this meditation technique, 

you have a powerful tool to begin looking for 

insight, comfort, and wisdom within yourself. $35. 

7801 East Bush Lake Rd, Suite 240, Bloomington. 

GenevieveWachutka.com/events. 


Ramsey County Master Gardeners Present: Home 

Composting – 6:30-8pm. Learn the science behind 

and the benefits of home composting, including 

information on different composting methods, recommended 

compostable materials, and common uses of 

compost around the yard and garden. Free. Online. 

RCLReads.BiblioCommons.com/events. 


Open Door Support Group – 10:30-12pm. NAMI 

Minnesota’s Open Door support groups provide 

ongoing support for individuals with an anxiety or 

panic disorder. Groups are a place to find support, 

learn new skills and strategies, and better understand 

and manage anxiety in daily life. Free. 5100 34th Ave. 

S., Minneapolis. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events 


Women in the Woods – 7-8:30pm. Join Dodge naturalist, 

Pam Welisevich, for an evening of exploring 

all winter has to offer. Become more comfortable 

and knowledgeable about the natural world by joining 

other women interested in getting outside. $20. 

Main Property, Farm Entrance 3, 1701 Charlton 

Street, West St. Paul. DodgeNatureCenter.org/event. 


Job Fair – 3-6pm. Meet employers, find a new 

career, get hired. Hospitality, service, healthcare, 

manufacturing, IT, and government employers are 

eager to meet candidates with a variety of work 

experience and backgrounds. Bring your resumé 

and your best first impression and get hired at the 

job fair. Free. 2180 North Hamline Ave., Roseville. 



Starting Seeds Indoors and Winter Sowing – 

5:30-7:30pm. Get ready to plant your vegetable 

garden this spring. We’ll discuss the equipment 

needed, best practices for successful seed starting, 

timing, and how to care for your seeds as they 

grow. Free seed starting trays and winter sowing 

starter kits will be available for participants 

to take home. $12 non-member, $10 members. 

1500 West 7th Street, Saint Paul. MSMarket. 

coop/event. 


Discover “The Other Side of the Fish Tank” 

– 9:30am-4:30pm. During this one-day virtual 

class, we will explore what we cannot see, hear, 

feel, smell or taste with our physical senses. 

We will explore the non-physical world that 

exists around us and you will have the opportunity 

to reawaken your spiritual senses. $98. 

AnnetteRugolo.com/calendar/. 


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, January 29 

from 3-6pm 

Cost: $20 

Strike Theatre, 824 18th Ave NE., 

Minneapolis. YesWardCoaching.com/lightup. 

EVENTS FOR KIDS 


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 All 

chess equipment will be provided. Free. 2880 Hennepin 

Ave., Minneapolis. Hclib.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

Stay & Play – 10am-12pm. Children learn most about 

their world and themselves through play. Each Stay 

& Play will have a theme and feature a story, song or 

rhyme, and a game. Stay & Play is geared towards 

toddlers and preschoolers, but siblings are welcome to 

join in on the fun. Free. 1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul. 

Sppl.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

SATURDAYS, JANUARY 

7, 14, 21, 28 

Saturday Morning Family Storytime – 10am- 

10:30am. For children of all ages and their caregivers. 

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

books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Free. 

Linden Hills, 2900 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis. Hclib. 


Paws to Read with Duke or Trevor – 10-11:30am. 

Work on your reading skills in a low-stress environment 

with Duke or Trevor, licensed therapy dogs who 

welcome school-aged readers who need that extra 

practice to participate in this special program. Free. 



plan ahead 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 

Awaken Thyself! Discover the Path of Initiation 

– 6-9pm. Discover a path of spiritual teachings and 

practical tools for life, including a shamanic technique 

to connect with your Higher Self; ancient rituals for 

protection, creating a sacred circle, and calling down 

energies for use in daily life. $55. Modern Mystery 

School, 7801 East Bush Lake Rd., Suite 240, Bloomington. 

GenevieveWachutka.com. 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 

Conscious Mothering Virtual Class with Annette 

Rugolo – 7-8:30pm. The tools taught in this class 

will help you parent more consciously and deepen 

your connection with your child. It will also help 

you to understand who your child is, from both a 

personality level and soul level, and better understand 

their experience as a soul in the world at this 

time. $148. Online. AnnetteRugolo.com. 

MONDAYS, JANUARY 9, 23, 30 

Baby and Me Storytime-White Bear Lake – 

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 caregiver, no registration necessary. 

Free. 2150 2nd Street,White Bear Lake. 


Baby Storytime – 10am-10:30am. 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. 

Linden Hills, 2900 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis. 


AniMondays –3:30-5pm. For tweens and teens in 

grades 6-12. Please join us for a fun hang out space 

to watch and geek out about your favorite anime. 

Free. Roseville Library, 2180 North Hamline Ave., 

Roseville. RCLReads.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

Homework Center – 4-7pm. Homework Centers 

are comfortable spaces at the library where 

students of all ages can drop in and work on their 

homework independently or with the help of 

volunteer tutors. Free. Sunray, 2105 Wilson Ave., 


Bloomington Homework Connection – 4:30- 

6:30pm. Free homework help for students of all 

ages, to complete homework, practice reading, 

and study math. Caregivers must be present for elementary 

students to attend. Free. Penn Lake, 8800 

Penn Ave. S., Bloomington. Hclib.BiblioCommons. 

com/events. 

Homework Help – 5:30-7:30pm. Students of 

all ages are welcome to stop by for assistance 

with completing assignments. A tutor will be on 

hand to help keep you on track. Free. 2180 North 

Hamline Ave., Roseville. RCLReads.BiblioCommons.com/events. 


Seed Talks: How to Care for Indoor Plants – 

2-3pm. Seed Talk is all about how to successfully 


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grow both blooming and foliage house plants. Free. 

Online. RCLReads.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

Youth Restorative Circle Movie Night – 4:30- 

7pm. Great opportunity for youth ages 8 and up 

to come together to develop community through 

building relationships with one another. After the 

circle meeting, we will watch a film of the youth’s 

choosing. Light refreshments provided for participants. 

Free. 347 E. 36th St., Minneapolis. Hclib. 


Sleepy Stories – 6:30-7pm. Children ages 0-5 

years and their caregivers are invited for bedtime 

stories, songs, and fun. Bring children in 

their comfy clothes so they can go right to bed 

when you get home. Free. Penn Lake Library, 

8800 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington. Hclib.Biblio 

Commons.com/events. 


Cosmic Gaming Wednesday – 4-6pm. Join us 

to play video games on systems like the Nintendo 

Switch and Xbox One, eat snacks, and hang out. 

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


WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 11, 18, 

25 

FunLab – 3-5pm. Hang out, play games, and 

make some cool stuff at FunLab. Featuring crafts, 

science experiments, engineering projects, video 

games, and more. This STEAM drop-in program 

is designed for ages 7-11. Free. Rondo Community 

Library, 461 N. Dale St., Saint Paul. Sppl. 


THURSDAYS, JANUARY 12, 19, 

26 

Gaming Thursdays for Teens: Virtual Gaming – 

5-7pm. For tweens and teens grades 6-12. Please 

join us on Zoom for a variety of fun board games 

and video games. Free. Online. RCLReads.Biblio 


FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 

Baby Meet-Up – 10-11am. A special time set aside 

for babies and their caregivers to meet up for weekly 

play at the library. No registration necessary. Free. 

New Brighton Library, 400 10th St. NW., New 

Brighton. RCLReads.BiblioCommons.com/events. 

Nature Playdate: W is for Winter – 10-11am. 

Come enjoy the icy weather, Dodge-style. Kicksled 

on the frozen pond, play in the snow, and learn how 

Minnesota’s wildlife spend their winters. 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. Dodge 

NatureCenter.org/event. 

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 18, 25 

Petite Concerts – 10:30-11:15am. A live music 

performance with Petite Concerts focusing on 

the season of love. Children will sing and move 

to well-known children’s songs in this 45-minute 

program for ages 2-6. A short instrument 

discovery session to follow. Free. 2576 Mounds 

View Boulevard, Mounds View. RCLReads. 


Maker Kids – 4:30-5:30pm. Create. Think. 

Craft. Tinker. Build. Learn. A new activity 

each week. Come make with us. A tutor will be 

on hand to help keep you on track. Free. 2180 

North Hamline Ave., Roseville. RCLReads. 



Family Storytime featuring COMPAS Teaching 

Artist Beverly Cottman – 2-3pm. Join us for a 

special story time featuring COMPAS Teaching 

Artist Beverly Cottman. Auntie Beverly will share 

stories of the African Diaspora as well as cultural 

tales from around the world. Free. 2150 2nd Street, 

White Bear Lake. RCLReads.BiblioCommons. 

com/events. 


Monkey Mind Pirates: Quest for Calm – 10am- 

10:45am. PreK-grade 6. Turn your “Arghs” into 

“Oms” with the Monkey Mind Pirates. Get the 

whole family moving with this mix of puppets, 

music, and yoga fun. Find the treasure of calm 

through Z Puppets’ original songs and lovable 

characters. Free. 337 Water St., Excelsior. Hclib. 


Raptors of Minnesota – 10:30-11:00am. Learn 

about and see live Minnesota’s raptors in this special 

program presented by the University of Minnesota’s 

Raptor Center. Free. 2150 2nd Street, White Bear 

Lake. RCLReads.BiblioCommons.com/events. 


Outdoor Winter Play – 10:30-11:30am. Layer 

up your favorite winter wear and join in the fun 

outside in our reading garden. Showshoes for toddlers 

and kids up to age 7 will be available to try 

out. Parents are encouraged to play as well. Free. 



2023: Space Odyssey Wednesdays – 4-6pm. Join 

us to talk about all things space related, from the 

history of astronomy to extraterrestrial life. Activities 

will range from watching videos, creating 

crafts, reading related books and graphic novels, 

and more. Free. 4560 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. 



Young Rembrandts: Cartoon Character Creation 

– 2-3pm. Learn the basics of cartooning 

and create your own characters. Subjects like 

characteristics, features, exaggeration, action 

and personification will contribute to your child’s 

artistic advancement. Free. 2576 Mounds View 

Boulevard, Mounds View. RCLReads.Biblio- 



Kick Sleds and Snowshoes with Ramsey County 

Parks & Recreation – 2-3pm. Try these fun 

activities - stop in any time during the program 

and take the equipment out for a test drive. Free. 

2576 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View. 


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. 

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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 2. 

COACHING 

ANNETTE RUGOLO 

Soul Coach, Author and Teacher 


We are in a time of fast evolution 

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The tools I have acquired and honed 

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move beyond the stuck places in 

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You will receive tools of empowerment that will help 

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See ad, page 25. 

COMPOSURE COACHING 

Candi Broeffle, MBA, CPC 

Candi@ComposureCoaching.com 

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Master your business so you can 

practice your passion. Business 

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COACHING 

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hesitation. If it is time to breakthrough, schedule a 

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com. See ad, page 6. 

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 

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in the butt, her mind-body, 

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your free discovery session today. See ad, page 25. 

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Whole Person Dentistry observes 

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3434 Lexington Ave. N., Suite 700 

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We’re an integrative 

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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 12. 

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 7. 

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 

YOUR HEALING CONNECTION 

Mary Rice 

YourHealingConnection.com 

YourHealingConnection@gmail.com 

Mary uses The Body Code* to 

transform the lives of her clients. 

This comprehensive method of 

energetic healing was developed 

by Dr. Bradley Nelson allows her 

to quickly and easily identify 

specific imbalances that can 

underlie chronic ill health, pain 

and discomfort, dysfunction, and stress. Dr. Nelson 

discovered that you can access the wisdom of the 

subconscious to identify and address the energetic 

imbalances that cause health problems. The 

“hidden” root causes of disease and dysfunction are 

these emotional and physical imbalances that can 

drain energy and prevent healing, leaving you 

unable to live the life you deserve. The best part is, 

you can do this from the comfort of your own home 

via phone or Zoom. Set up a free 20-minute 

consultation today! 

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 25. 

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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 25. 

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 25. 

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 

APRIL JONES ND, MS 

AprilJonesND.com 

Info@AprilJonesND.com • 952.373.1173 

Dr. Jones is a registered naturopathic 

doctor providing virtual 

naturopathic medicine and holistic 

nutrition appointments. She 

works alongside patients to identify 

the root cause of health concerns 

while supporting them in 

becoming the healthiest version 

of themselves. Dr. Jones’ clinical 

areas of focus include health optimization, disease 

prevention, preconception and postpartum care, 

gastrointestinal health, and natural support for anxiety. 

Schedule a free introductory call to learn more. 

BHAKTI WELLNESS CENTER 

7550 France Ave. S., #220, Edina 

612-859-7709 • BhaktiClinic.com 

Bhakti provides a holistic 

environment where independent 

practitioners come 

together to offer an integrative 

path to wellness; mind, 

body and spirit. Our providers offer chiropractic, 

energy therapy, massage, microcurrent therapy, 

acupuncture, psychotherapy and much more so that 

you can feel your best, remain healthy & thrive. See 

ad, page 2. 

GENEVIEVE WACHUTKA 

763. 222.8600 • GenevieveWachutka.com 

7801 East Bush Lake Rd., Suite 240, 

Bloomington 

Genevieve specializes in the 

practical application of timetested 

tools and metaphysical 

wisdom to embody more of your 

potential, and experience greater 

clarity, joy, and purpose in life. 

Benefits include increased intuition 

and clarity; upleveled daily 

baseline of joy; peace within 

your heart and mind; improved relationship with 

self; and the ability to navigate a path of self-mastery 

to realize your greatness. Text 763-222-8600 or 

email hello@genevievewachutka.com to schedule 

a complimentary discovery session. See ad, page 25. 

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. 

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 17. 

PSYCHOTHERAPY 

FRAN BIEGANEK, MS, LP 

Bhakti Wellness Center 

7550 France Ave. S., Suite 220, Edina 

612-564-9947 • FranBieganekTherapy.com 

As a Licensed Psychologist, Fran 

provides holistic, traumainformed 

therapy to help clients 

identify areas of potential growth, 

obstacles to growth, and 

processes that facilitate healing 

and transcendence. She also 

provides QEEG (brain mapping) 

and neurofeedback services that 

facilitate increased brain efficiency. See ad, page 2. 

RADIO/PODCASTS 

AM950 THE PROGRESSIVE VOICE 

OF MINNESOTA 

AM950Radio.com 

The only Progressive Talk Radio 

station in Minnesota. We strive to 

provide the best progressive 

programming available and 

feature national talkers Thom 

Hartmann, Stephanie Miller, Mike 

Crute and Brad Friedman. We are 

also dedicated to local programming that creates a 

community forum for important Minnesota Progressive 

issues. See ad, page 32. 

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 8. 


Natural 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 

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When he felt a tickle in his nose 

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He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years. 

New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds. 

Users say: 

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“I can’t believe how good my nose 

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After his first success with it, he 

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They all said it worked, so he patented 

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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 

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stress, less medical costs, and more time 

to enjoy life. 

Soon people found other things they 

could use it against. 

Colds 

Flu 

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Sinus trouble 

Cold sores 

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Canker sores 

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Night stuffiness 

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Nasal drip 

Infected sores 

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Styes 

Warts 

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 

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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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