Women’s Wellness

May's Letter

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers. This includes all of you sisters and girlfriends who play the “mother” role with anyone in your life. Mothering is such a big concept and one that we often take for granted.

SagePresence: ‘Master the Role You Were Born to Play’

Pete Machalek was finishing film school just in time to help Dean Hyers raise financing for a Warner Brothers movie. They thought they were getting into the entertainment business, but stumbled into the spy business, which inspired a corporate training company.

Teen Drama Queens

Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong

Adolescence can signal the sudden unraveling of previously sturdy mom-daughter relationships. Here are some calming, loving ways to weather a teenager’s mood swings and reactive outbursts.

Edible Hormones

Health Support for Women

Eating appropriately nutritious foods is a natural way to balance hormones that helps relieve symptoms of menopause, protect against breast cancer and preserve bone health. These four powerhouse foods top the drug-free approach.

Outdoor Options for Feline Friends

Safe Ways to Let Them Explore

Most indoor cats still love to explore the great outdoors. These simple guidelines can help you gently manage their fresh-air adventures without worry.

Listening to Inner Wisdom

5 Instincts to Heed

Being aware of our inner voice can also help us live a more satisfying life in the moment. But how do we choose which gut feelings to trust? Dr. Judith Orloff, author of the international bestseller, Second Sight, names five inner messages that deserve our attention.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College Opens New Health and Wellness Center

A new health and wellness center on the Coon Rapids campus of Anoka-Ramsey Community College was launched at its grand opening on March 26.

Natural Skin Care Studio Battles Aging, Acne and Human Trafficking

Face2Face Skincare and Makeup Studio, in Roseville, is committed to bringing clients naturally healthier skin and also to helping victims of sexual slavery. Five percent of all sales are donated to Shared Hope International, which fights trafficking around the world.

Body Mind Circle Offers Free Yoga, Massage and Meditation for Crisis

People experiencing crises can be treated to a free massage or yoga session at Body Mind Circle Holistic Healing Center, in Circle Pines, thanks to a fund established solely for this purpose.

Aark Advanced Electrolysis Offers Discount for New Clients

Diane Christofferson, owner of Aark Advanced Electrolysis and Advanced Wellness, is offering a 10-percent discount for first-time clients throughout May.

Local Lip Balm Company Helps African Children

A new local company, Face to Face Organics, in St. Anthony, is raising money to help Ethiopian children with facial deformities. With the sale of every tube of its organic lip balm, the company donates $1 to a program that helps correct such deformities.

Hormonal Balance for Gorgeous Skin

When hormones are balanced, the result is a clear, radiant complexion. Many of us, however, are plagued by dull, dry and sagging skin and conspicuous skin markings, or wonder why we suddenly have more acne than we did as teens.

Minnesota Goes Green on May 18

Minnesota Goes Green, a free family event, will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 18 at Union Depot, in St. Paul.

Bhakti Fest Returns to the Midwest

Celebrations continue this summer as the second annual Bhakti Fest Midwest returns to Madison, Wisconsin, from July 5 to 7. Bhakti Fest Midwest, which will be even bigger this time, is the ultimate destination retreat this summer and a chance to rejuvenate mind, body and soul.

Events Scheduled for Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Governor Mark Dayton has designated May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. In response, several activities are scheduled around the Twin Cities in May to help educate and empower people in order to prevent Lyme disease, learn its symptoms and understand that fast action is necessary to receive proper medical treatment.

Camp Revamped

Anti-Bullying Tenets Enhance Summer Fun

Nearing Equality

Gender Pay Gap is Eroding

Suspect Sniffs

Pleasing Aromas Harbor Hidden Dangers

Pill Chill

Birth Control Meds Foul Global Waters

Honoring Veterans

Helping Troops Return Home to Meaningful Work

Veggie Power

Food Revolution Day is May 17

Fewer Scans May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Medical Imaging

May is Asparagus Month

Packing a Fiber-filled Punch of Vitamins

The Exercise Advantage

A Better Way to Boost Brain Power

Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve Outcomes

A Wellness Model of Pregnancy and Birth

Better Care through Meditation

Mindful Healthcare

Working Out Hot Flashes

Physical Activity May Help Cool Down Menopausal Symptoms