Letter from the Publisher

If you’re anything like me, June is the month that brings exuberant energy and joyful smiles. The sun stretches well into the evening and the warmth of the air and the sounds of nature fill the soul. It’s a time to enjoy outdoor concerts, movies in the park, backyard barbeques and family reunions.

Go Natural! The Benefits of Chemical-Free Skincare

If you’ve ever read the packaging on commercial beauty and skincare products, you may have noticed that an alarming number are jam-packed with scary sounding, unfamiliar ingredients. While it may be tempting to believe that the chemicals and synthetic ingredients are necessary for these products to be effective, the truth is that they may do more harm than good.

Local Nonprofits Helping to Build Livable Communities

In many communities in Minnesota we’re seeing business owners, nonprofits, government officials and community members come together in thoughtful and engaging ways to make their communities more welcoming and resilient. There are many such efforts happening right here in Minneapolis.

Five Reasons to Love Your Lines

Life is full of beautiful and amazing experiences, all of which help to form who you are in this world. When you look back at life and see the enormous achievements, ponder the struggles and embrace the loving moments, consider how each of those are a part of you. The face you see in the mirror every day—that beautiful face looking back at you—is a culmination of all those incredible endeavors.

Eat Right to Sleep Well

10 Foods Help Us Relax and Rest

Rather than popping a pill, eating certain foods can kick-start hormones that help us get a long, deep night’s sleep.

We Need Clean Waters

Streams and Rivers Are Life Links

Efforts are underway around the country to make polluted waterways clean again and to instill local appreciation for their many helpful roles.

Peter Gros on Preserving Wild Nature

The wildlife expert explains why we should appreciate wolves, snakes and bats and what he finds encouraging about an enlightened focus on wildlife protection.

Running with the Kids

Strengthens Body, Mind and Family Spirit

Families with children as young as 5 easily bond when they mindfully run together at a fun pace.

Mastel’s Health Food Hosts Inesscents Aromatic Botanicals Event

Mastel’s Health Foods will be welcoming a representative from Inesscents Aromatic Botanicals Body Care Solutions on Saturday, June 23rd from 12-3 in store. They will have a variety of products from the line available for demonstration and for customers to sample and try out.

Salon to Feature Celebrated MN Author Gordon Marino

The Oldenburg House in Carlton, just two hours north of the metro, will host a salon featuring the author Dr. Gordon Marino and his latest book, The Existentialist’s Survival Guide.

Cadence Chiropractic Believes Motion is Life

Cadence, by definition, is a measurement of flow or rhythm. It is the goal of Cadence Chiropractic to help their clients achieve fluid motion in their spine and consistent forward progress towards their life goals so they can live a healthy and happy existence.

Three Days to Change Your Life

iPEC Coaching has opened registration for their three-day transformational weekend, Life & Leadership Potentials Training, held at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott, July 27-29, 2018.

Pure Dental Brings Natural and Biological Dentistry to the Midwest

Dr. Amy Ha Truong is a holistic, integrative, biological, natural dentist who integrates dentistry with a natural alternative to treat and educate patients that “your mouth is connected to your body and your body influences your mouth.”

Holo-Synchronous Energetic Technology Systems Seminar Event

The Minneapolis Holo-Synchronous Energetic Technology Systems (Holo-SETS) seminar is being held July 21 to 23, at the Crowne Plaza AiRE-MSP Airport - Mall of America, in Bloomington. This course is being offered as a complete three-day seminar.

Lower Overhead

Green Energy Reduces Utility Costs

Quick Quarters

Simple Eco-Houses on the Upswing

Independent Action

Mayors Worldwide Sign Climate Charter

Deadly Cargo

Oil Spill Threatens Ocean Ecology

Eco-Villains

Cleanup Cites Worst Plastic Polluters

Green Team

Seattle Mariners Win Eco-Award

Facial Exercises Ease Midlife Signs of Aging

Help for Looking Younger

Exercise Boosts Good Gut Bacteria

Cardio Improves Healthy Microbes

Seek 15 Minutes of Device-Free Time

Why You Should Break Away From a Screen

Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health

Causes Negative Side Effects