Letter from the Publisher

With all the discord in the world, it’s sometimes difficult to imagine a peaceful way of being. It can be so overwhelming with news from near and far of all the danger, angst, cruelty and suffering, it’s difficult to even imagine peace, happiness and contentment, much less find it in our lives.

Product Label Demystification

When you look at a label on a product, whether it is a food, body care item or supplement, do you know what all the symbols and standards mean?

Floating Away Stress

Isolation Tanks Induce Deep Rest and Healing

Floating in a sensory isolation tank induces a deep state of relaxation that can bring on healing, stress relief and even ‘Aha!’ moments of creativity.

Being Beauty

What Makes Us Glow

Contrary to what we’re led to believe, the quickest way to be beautiful is to fill ourselves up with the beauty of all we love.

Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo

Joining Science to Spirituality

The founders of Science & Nonduality discuss why scientists and meditators should collaborate in examining the nature of consciousness.

Aging with Passion and Purpose

Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

As our bodies grow older, we can engage with life in ways that build belonging, generate enthusiasm and spark rewarding self-discovery that also blesses the world.

Sassafras Offers Free Thyroid Workshops

Dr. Russell DesMarais will present a workshop on up-to-date treatment approaches for thyroid dysfunction, from 6 to 8 p.m., on September 14, and also on October 19, at Sassafras Health Foods, in White Bear Lake.

Rugolo to Lead Meditation and Dowsing Workshops for Beginners

Annette Rugolo leads two separate workshops this month, teaching participants how to align with their soul purpose as they connect with universal energy and how to heal their environments.

Tickets on Sale for Your Shining Life Expo

Natural Awakenings is hosting Your Shining Life Expo, on October 8, at the Doubletree Hotel, in St. Louis Park. Early bird tickets can be purchased online for $5 up to October 7.

Garden of Eden Celebrates 45 Years of Bathing the Twin Cities and Beyond

Garden of Eden, the Twin City’s first all-natural bath and body store, will be celebrating their 45th anniversary, on September 16, with punch, cookies and a special one-day anniversary sale.

Graceful Aging Takes Practice

What turning 50 really did for me was wake me up to the fact that I probably have less life ahead of me than behind me, and in that case, I’d better not put off living with more ease, grace and pleasure now.

Energy Fair is September 9-10 at Harriet Island Park

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association is hosting an Energy Fair, September 9 and 10, at Harriet Island Park, in St. Paul.

John Edward Brings Psychic Talents to Minneapolis

Psychic medium John Edward will give a presentation at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott, at 3 p.m., September 17.

Earth Medicine Women’s Gathering is September 22-24

The Earth Medicine Women’s Gathering begins at 4 p.m., September 22, at a campsite at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, in Rockford.

MN350's First Annual Gala for Climate Justice is October 5

MN350 will host their first annual gala for Climate Justice, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., on October 5, at Nicollet Island Pavilion, in Minneapolis.

Celebrate Compassion

Twin Cities Veg Fest 2017 will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on September 9, at Como Park, in St. Paul.

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Headline Rock the Green

Rock the Green, a nonprofit with a mission to educate and empower communities to live sustainably, welcomes Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals to headline the fourth Rock the Green sustainability festival, from 2 to 11 p.m., on September 9, at Reed Street Yards, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milk Muddle

Organic Milk Producer Under Pressure

Plutonium Problem

Glass or Cement May Encase Nuclear Waste

Experiential Ed

Gestalt-Based Curricula Emerging

Bat Banter

Computers Decipher Animal Language

Free Wheeling

Architecture Becomes Portable

Rolling Internet

Winnebago Assists Computer Literacy

Caring for Others Prolongs Life

Caregivers Live Longer

Early Birds Eat Better and Exercise More

How Sleeping Affects Healthy Choices

Beetroot Juice Helps Older Brains Act Younger

Positive Effects on the Mind

Less Salt Reduces Nighttime Potty Visits

A Reason to Limit Our Intake