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Natural Awakenings Twin Cities - November 2019

Nov 01, 2019 12:00AM ● By Candi Broeffle
Featuring: Natural Sleep Solutions PLUS Optimal Thyroid Function

Letter from the Publisher

Candi Broeffle
Publisher NATC

 As I reflect on everything I am thankful for this November, I am reminded of the wonderful times I’ve spent with loved ones around our Thanksgiving table—the resultant laughter from the  stories that are told, the delicious food we leisurely take our time enjoying, and the warmth of the home against the crisp fall air. This year’s holiday will be spent in our new home in New Hope, and I am excited to have my son and daughter-in-law nearby to spend time together.

I will take a tip from Foodie April Thompson in this month’s issue, who brings joy to the season’s table with her take on “Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude”. Three of the nation’s top Zen chefs share their wisdom about being grateful, present and peaceful at mealtime—just in time for Thanksgiving!

For all our parents out there, Ronica O’Hara offers parental tips for instilling thankfulness—one of the most teachable, growable strengths in our children. “Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature” is based on emerging research that shows gratitude to be one of the easiest, most effective ways to kick-start happiness and well-being—at any age.

Don’t forget to do something nice for yourself this month and join us at Your Shining Life Expo 2019 Guide, on Saturday, November 9th. This month’s issue is a special edition and includes the full program of expo information. Simply flip the magazine over to peruse descriptions of all the great workshops and exhibitors who will be providing services, products and leading-edge information for your self-care and well-being. It’s a great time to get your holiday shopping done early—and what could be better than the gift of good health?

As always, I am deeply grateful for you, our valued reader, supporter and friend.

Wishing you wellness,

Candi Broeffle, Publisher
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This Month's Articles

A Natural Solution to Sleep Apnea
After a short period of time, the brain, realizing the need to breathe, forces a rapid inhalation to restart respiration that literally drags the sagging localized soft tissues into the airway, as reported in Sleep Apnea: A New Approach to an Emergent Problem, by Master Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. Read More »
Attend a Wisdom Gathering for Free
Wisdom Gatherings are held monthly and are a thought-provoking place to gain inspiration and explore life's possibilities through intuition and self-discovery. At these events, gain intuitive insight for your future and support your curiosity through self-exploration and group conversation. A group Intuitive Reading by Amy Vasterling takes place at each event. Read More »
Holistic Health Fair at Optimal Wellness
Optimal Wellness Solutions announces a Holistic Health Fair/Service Sampler Event to be held from 5 to 9 p.m., November 13, at their facility in Roseville. The evening is crafted as an invitation to tap into the body’s amazing capacity for healing and repair in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Read More »
Juicing 101 Class at Mind Body Soul
The class will teach about the health benefits of juicing and the types of vegetables and fruits which are best suited to the individual’s needs and goals. Read More »
Pure Dental Adds Oxygen Ozone Therapy Aid
Pure Dental, a holistic family dental practice, located in Oakdale, recently added oxygen ozone therapy to its holistic dental care. “We're happy to announce we've added ozone to aid our dental treatments,” says Dr. Amy Truong. Read More »
Abandoned Crops: Economics Drive Farm Food Losses
According to a new study, about one-third of edible produce remains unharvested in the fields, where it rots and gets plowed under. Read More »
Antiques Rising: Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture
Add character to your home and practice sustainability by repurposing, upcycling or restoring old antique furniture items in an eco-friendly way. Read More »
Chasing ZZZZZs: How to Put Insomnia to Rest
Natural, holistic approaches such as acupuncture, massage, diet, exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation and CBD can help to foster quality sleep without undesirable side effects. Read More »
Click and Sweat: Virtual Workouts Change the Game
Between health and workout apps, online classes and electronic devices calculating distance and monitoring bodily functions, virtual fitness offers many personal exercise experiences. Read More »
Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia
Older people with dementia have responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions. Read More »
Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides
Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month. Read More »
Enough For All: In Pursuit of Grateful Living
If the gratitude movement grows strong and deep enough, it may bring about necessary, radical change in the world. Read More »
Golden Rules: Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification
A nonprofit has launched Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers. Read More »
Healing Hazard: Health Care Sector Impacts Climate
A study claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. Read More »
Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A
Researchers found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer. Read More »
Hot Habits: Phoenix Shifts to a Cooler Night Mode
In Phoenix, one of the hottest and fastest-warming cities in the U.S. with heat waves and triple-digit days, work and play are shifting into the cooler hours at dawn and dusk. Read More »
Jaws of Life: California Bans Fur Trapping
California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood. Read More »
Kenneth Davis on Learning From the Last Global Plague
In his book, More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War, Kenneth Davis describes the epidemic that killed millions and warns of a potential relapse. Read More »
Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature
Research shows kids that are grateful are happier, more studious, and less depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. Here are 3 ways to teach and instill gratefulness in children. Read More »
Kool-Kats: Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami
KitKat chocolate bars from Nestlé's Japan confectionery branch will soon be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it into the iconic origami crane. Read More »
License to Plant: Gun Control in India Goes Green
In a northern India district, regulators require that applicants for gun licenses, in addition to normal background checks, must plant 10 trees and submit selfies as photographic evidence. Read More »
Methane Matters: Fracking Linked to Global Warming
As methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the EPA has taken steps to stop regulating it. Read More »
Pass Up Sugary Drinks for a Strong Liver
Drinking sugar-sweetened drinks can increase the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by 40 percent. Read More »
Polar Alert: Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Faster
Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents that rely on wildlife and fish. Read More »
Say No to the Third Cup of Joe to Avoid Migraines
Study finds that drinking three or more servings of caffeinated beverages a day raises the odds of a headache that day or the next. Read More »
Species Setback: EPA Weakens Protective Regulations
As the Endangered Species Act is being weaken, critics fear more oil and gas drilling will be allowed on land that is currently habitat-protected, impacting the climate crisis. Read More »
Sustainable Skiing: Eco-Practices Grow on Winter Slopes
From mountain peaks to base lodges, discover how many alpine ski resorts are working to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Read More »
Take Hibiscus to Fight Breast Cancer
A hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells, one of the most difficult to treat types. Read More »
The Happy Thyroid: Seven Ways to Keep It Humming
Expert recommendations for simple and effective natural, holistic strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid potential health setbacks. Read More »
Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep
Patients suffering from chronic-pain find that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping them sleep. Read More »
Urban Chickens: Coming Home to Roost
How backyard chickens make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, with fresh, organic eggs produced close to home being just one of the benefits. Read More »
Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude
How to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance, plus healthy recipes for Buddha Bowls and Hearty Moroccan Soup. Read More »
Your Shining Life Expo 2019 Guide
Sponsored Content Finding the Tools & Resources to Create the Life You Want Saturday, November 9, 2019 • 9:30 AM to 4 PM Read More »
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