Twin Cities Must Reads
Awaken Your Inner Healer: How Healing Touch Supports Balance, Recovery and Well-being
Healing Touch is an energy therapy that uses gentle hand movements and light touch to support your natural healing capacity.
Read MoreHappy & Healthy Therapy Offers Tummy Time! Method Class for Babies and Parents
At Happy & Healthy Therapy, in Saint Paul, Occupational therapist Maria Bossert leads caregivers through the Tummy Time! Method, to help babies who struggle with being on their tummy.
Read MoreFunctional Yoga for Everyday Mobility: Simple Poses for Real-Life Strength and Stability
Functional yoga uses simple poses, balance and breathwork to improve mobility, posture and stability, helping support comfortable movement in everyday life.
Read MoreThe Power of Movement: Supporting Healthy Childhood Development Through Balance
Balance and vestibular movement help children build coordination, focus and self-regulation, with simple play supporting healthy physical and emotional development.
Read MorePromoting Calm in Dogs and Cats: The Role of Gut Health in Behavioral Issues
Emerging veterinary research links the gut-brain axis to anxiety in dogs and cats, suggesting diet, probiotics and whole-animal care may support calmer behavior.
Read MoreHealing Harmonies: How Sound Therapy Supports Modern Wellness
Sound therapy uses vibration, rhythm and tone to support relaxation, mindfulness and nervous system regulation, though research on its benefits remains emerging.
Read MoreHome Energy Resilience: Smarter Ways To Prepare for Outages and Rising Costs
Home batteries, portable power stations and solar backup systems can strengthen energy resilience during outages while reducing reliance on fossil-fuel generators.
Read MoreRaising Healthy Humans: A Holistic Approach to Pediatric Care
Holistic pediatric care focuses on the whole child, using nutrition, dental insight, nervous system support and mindfulness to build lifelong wellness.
Read MoreSeptember 2026 Natural Awakenings Twin Cities Magazine
The September 2026 Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Twin Cities magazine explores Inner Balance from many angles, including our mind, body and spirit. Read it now!
Read MoreClean Clothes, Cleaner Planet
Cold-water washing, air drying, eco-friendly detergents and smarter laundry habits can cut energy use, protect fabrics and reduce microplastic pollution.
Read MoreHomeopathy Under the Microscope: An Evidence-Based Look at a Controversial Therapy
Homeopathy tailors burnout remedies to individual patterns of fatigue, sleeplessness and emotional strain, alongside rest, nutrition, movement and boundaries.
Read MoreSowing Seeds of Promise
September’s seasonal transition offers a lesson in renewal, maturity and possibility, drawing inspiration from seeds, harvests and nature’s cycles of change.
Read MoreKeto-Green Nachos
Zucchini chips pile on shredded chicken, creamy cashew queso, fresh vegetables and guacamole for a colorful, satisfying lower-carb spin on nachos.
Read MoreChicken Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips layered with chicken, black beans, corn and melted cheese get a fresh finish from avocado, tomato, cilantro and Greek yogurt.
Read MoreMexican Mini Bell Pepper Nachos
Mini bell peppers stand in for chips in these colorful nachos, loaded with seasoned beef, melted cheese, avocado, tomato and salsa.
Read MorePlantain Nachos
Crisp plantain chips meet carnitas, black beans and two melted cheeses, then get a bold finish with lime crema, hot sauce, avocado and fresh lime.
Read MoreA Mushroom With Every Meal: Yes, Really
One of my mottos is that humans can promote their health by eating mushrooms with every meal. While this may sound extreme, hear me out. It is simpler than you might imagine.
Read MoreViroqua, Wisconsin: Where Organic Living, Community and the Driftless Landscape Converge
With a population of just a few thousand residents, Viroqua has quietly become one of the Midwest’s most distinctive hubs for organic farming, sustainability and holistic living.
Read MoreThe Foods That Fight Alzheimer’s: Brain Health Begins in the Kitchen
As Alzheimer’s affects millions of families across the country, Scientists are finding that the disease may have far more to do with lifestyle and food choices than previously understood.
Read MoreEdina Inner Guidance Series Helps Participants Strengthen Intuition and Inner Wisdom
Genevieve Wachutka, a teacher specializing in the practical application of spiritual tools and metaphysical wisdom, will lead the two-part Inner Guidance Series at Modern Mystery School.
Read MoreBirth of a Mother Class Helps Women Navigate the Transition to Motherhood
Beginning on July 14 at Happy & Healthy Therapy, in Saint Paul, the Birth of a Mother Class will offer a six-week course designed to help women navigate the transition into motherhood.
Read MoreHolistic Dental Health: A Foundation for Whole-Body Wellness
Oral health is about far more than a bright smile; growing research continues to demonstrate the connection between the mouth and the rest of the body.
Read MoreMastel’s Health Foods: Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
Mastel's Health Foods is a local, women-owned, independent health food store with decades of history––but what sets Mastel’s apart is commitment to offering the best in holistic wellness.
Read MoreHealing Waters Health Center: Restoring Energy Flow for Whole-Body Wellness
At Healing Waters Health Center, in Stillwater, Minnesota, healing is approached through the interconnected lens of body, mind and spirit.
Read MoreWhat If Your Symptoms Are Trying to Tell You Something?
Founded by physical therapist and holistic practitioner Dori Brown, Seeds of Change serves adults who have already tried multiple approaches and still aren’t getting better.
Read MoreA Mushroom With Every Meal: Yes, Really
Whether button mushrooms or portobello from the store, or oyster or lion’s mane mushrooms from the farmers market, mushrooms will add flavor and nutrients to any meal.
Read MoreJoys of Loose Leaf Tea
Loose leaf tea delivers richer flavor, fewer microplastics and a more sustainable tea ritual, with brewing tips and eco-friendly brand recommendations.
Read MoreGlacier Retreat Triggers Tsunami
A glacier-driven Alaska landslide unleashed one of the tallest tsunamis ever recorded, highlighting growing climate-related risks.
Read MoreThe Secret Language of Reef Fish
Color-changing surgeonfish may signal cleaner wrasse when they're ready for parasite removal, revealing a remarkable reef partnership.
Read MoreEmperor Penguins on the Brink
Record-low Antarctic sea ice is pushing emperor penguins toward extinction, threatening breeding colonies across the continent.
Read MoreNew NASA Engine Aims To Reach Mars
NASA's powerful new electric propulsion system could shorten future Mars missions while using far less fuel than rockets.
Read MoreClean Energy From Coal Mines
An innovative project turns flooded coal mines into a renewable heating and cooling source for an entire community.
Read MoreLead Exposure and Cardiovascular Disease
Even low levels of long-term lead exposure significantly raise the risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers report.
Read MoreAir Pollution Threatens Childhood Health
Nearly half of U.S. children breathe unhealthy air, increasing risks for asthma, impaired development and chronic disease.
Read MoreBrain Waste Disposal May Resolve Parkinson’s
A new experimental treatment helps clear toxic proteins linked to Parkinson’s, improving movement and balance in animal studies.
Read MoreKimchi May Help Excrete Nanoplastics
Researchers found a kimchi-derived probiotic may help the body remove nanoplastics, offering a promising new area of study.
Read MoreGut Health in Early Life
Early exposure to diverse gut microbes may shape lifelong immune health, influencing disease risk well into adulthood.
Read MoreCool Canines: Holistic Summer Tips To Keep Dogs Happy, Active and Itch-Free
Summer dog wellness starts with hydration, smart exercise timing and parasite prevention, helping pets stay active, comfortable and resilient.
Read MoreBeyond Swim Lessons: Teaching Kids To Love and Respect Natural Aquatic Settings
Pool skills don't always translate to lakes and beaches; gradual exposure helps children build water confidence and safety awareness.
Read MoreRhythm and Renewal: The Transformative Power of Group Drumming
Group drumming blends rhythm, connection and self-expression, with benefits that support resilience, recovery and brain health.
Read MorePickleball Prowess: Getting in Shape for the Court
Strength, mobility and recovery strategies can help pickleball players boost performance and avoid common injuries on the court.
Read MoreSustainable Water Features: Bringing Home Gardens to Life
Eco-friendly fountains, ponds and birdbaths create backyard beauty while supporting pollinators, wildlife and water conservation.
Read MoreEmbracing Water’s Magic
From lakeside memories to simple daily rituals, water inspires gratitude, mindfulness and a deeper connection to nature.
Read MoreBlack Walnut Vinaigrette
Toasted black walnuts, shallots and apple cider vinegar create a rich, nutty vinaigrette that elevates fresh summer vegetables.
Read MoreSummer Bounty Garden Toss With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing
Crisp garden vegetables, heirloom tomatoes and fresh herbs meet a sweet-spicy jalapeño lime dressing bursting with summer flavor.
Read MoreCold Honeydew-Blueberry Salad With Meyer Lemon Honey Drizzle
Chilled honeydew, juicy blueberries and Meyer lemon honey drizzle deliver a refreshing, naturally sweet treat for hot summer days.
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