Letter from the Publisher

As I write this letter, my thoughts go to the holiday season and the hope I hold that we all enjoy peace and love now and throughout 2019. It can seem that we are more divided then ever, and in this turbulent time, how can we find the peace we long for?

Choose to Make the Holidays Delightful

For many, the holidays are as much a time for stress and disappointment as they are a time for fun, family and gratitude. It is easy to get overwhelmed by the obligations and responsibilities that make all the merriment a lot less merry.

Presents without Wrapping Paper

Shoppers trying to find that perfect gift for someone they love, wanting to surprise or delight them, is understandable. It is joyful to make loved ones happy. Yet, the culture of extreme gift giving has grown to a point that is causing many people to take a second look at what can be a wasteful, foolishly expensive, time-consuming process.

Enjoy the Holidays and Avoid the Weight-Gaining Pitfalls

Many people look forward to the holiday season and everything that comes with it, from the twinkling lights to the snowy nights to the festive family gatherings.

Pound-Shedding Workouts

Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio

The consistent exercise so vital to weight loss becomes easier when we choose a stress-reducing routine, set realistic goals and practice patience.

Green Cars Update

Plug Into the Latest Trends

Plug-in or hybrid or battery electric? Here’s a practical guide to what’s happening with electric vehicles and to which one might suit our needs.

Jacob Liberman on Light as Our Essential Nature

Light, the foundation of all that exists, embodies the coming together of science and spirituality, says the author and optometrist.

A Global Wake-Up Call

Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

The rapid spread of enlightened awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spirituality are bringing humanity closer to a mass shift in consciousness.

Art Gallery Focused on the Connection Between Art and Health Opens in Edina

Bhakti Wellness Center announces the reopening of the Bhakti Art Gallery, on December 10, in Edina. The public is welcome to enjoy the gallery where art will be available for viewing and purchase, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Natural Awakenings Announces New Radio Show Green Tea Conversations

Natural Awakenings Twin Cities magazine announces a new radio show entitled Green Tea Conversations: Let’s Talk Natural Wellness, to premier January 6, 2019, on AM950. Publisher Candi Broeffle will host the weekly show to air from 10 to 11 a.m., on Sundays.

Mind Body Soul LLC is New on the Scene

In the growing business of health and wellness, there are many different complementary practices available to achieve your health goals. Dori Trossen, of Mind Body Soul LLC, is taking a truly unique approach to the healing journey.

Mas Sajady Event to Support Lake Harriet Spiritual Community

Step Confidently into 2019 with Activate Your Vessel Workshop in Roseville

Nea Clare and Michele Rae are collaborating to create a one-of-a-kind workshop, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on December 29, in Roseville, that will help you step confidently into 2019.

NWHSU Offers Doctor of Chinese Medicine Degree

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) has announced that it will offer its first Doctor of Chinese Medicine degree to students beginning January 2019. The program will blend an understanding of classic approaches to wellness and healing with modern applications in clinical and hospital settings.

Not Yet Extinct

New Species Discovered

Eco Jets

Electric Planes on Horizon

Yule Be Sorry

Live Christmas Tree Shortages

Bridge Reborn

Tappan Zee Repurposed into Reef

Frigid Farming

Antarctic Greenhouse Yields First Crop

Alcohol Fallout

Beer and Wine Contaminated with Monsanto Poison

Expecting Moms Need to Relax at Holidays

Stressful Time of Year Impacts Birth Weight

Meditation Soothes Anxiety and Improves Focus

Multiple Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness

Blue Light Raises Cancer Risk

Dangers with Phone and Tablet Screens

Rosemary Lowers the Blues, Aids Sleep and Memory

Reduces Anxiety and Depression