Tag: November | Natural Awakenings Twin Cities

Crystal Rock Opens Store in White Bear Lake

Nov 01, 2018

Crystal Rock opened its newest store, and its first in Minnesota, in White Bear Lake, this past September. Already owning stores in Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota, Ron and Cindy Schmitz decided to branch out to the Twin Cities area.

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Yoga Stage Added to Healthy Life Expo

Nov 01, 2018

The Healthy Life Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on November 17 and 18, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. New this year is the Yoga Stage with practitioners offering ongoing seminars and demonstrations.

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Annette Rugolo Celebrates New Book with Launch Party at Barnes & Noble in Edina

Nov 01, 2018

Annette Rugolo celebrates the launch of her book, Soul Whisperer: Releasing Lost Souls, with a book launch party, from 6 to 9 p.m., on November 19, at Barnes & Noble Galleria, in Edina. The celebration will include a reading by the author, Q&A session, book signing, appetizers, coffee and wine. There will also be six giveaways at the event, including books ($11.99 value), bottles of spray essence ($20 value) and space clearing packages ($268 value).

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Optimal Wellness Solutions to Hold Holistic Health Fair

Nov 01, 2018

Optimal Wellness Solutions announces a Holistic Health Fair/Service Sampler event, to be held from 5 to 9 p.m., on November 14. This free event is crafted as an invitation to tap into the body’s amazing capacity for healing and repair in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

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Annual Green Gifts Fair Returns to Minneapolis

Nov 01, 2018

Do It Green! Minnesota will host its 13th annual Green Gifts Fair, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on November 17, at Midtown Global Market, in Minneapolis.

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Your Shining Life Expo Comes to Roseville

Nov 01, 2018

Natural Awakenings Twin Cities is hosting Your Shining Life Expo, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., on November 10, at the Radisson Hotel, in Roseville. The day-long expo includes informational workshops, free and low-cost mini-treatments, and up to 40 exhibitors with products and services for living a healthier and happier life.

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Aromatherapy Nature’s Way Under New Management Mother Transitions Business to Daughter

Nov 01, 2018

The growing business of Aromatherapy Nature’s Way—best known for its flagship product, Healthy Girls Breast Oil—made a smooth transition to new management after 11 years. Joyce Sobotta, creator of Healthy Girls Breast Oil, was very happy when her daughter Cheryl Spitzer said she would love to carry on the dream of reaching more women to help them learn about natural breast care and self-love.

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Love Your Lymph for a Healthy Immune System

Nov 01, 2018 ● By Joyce Sobotta

The lymphatic system carries out an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system. The vast network of tiny vessels, nodes and the spleen that lie just under the skin make up the lymphatic system. Its primary function is to isolate infection, toxins and debris and transport them through filtration points known as lymph nodes.

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Eco-Packaging Progress Report: Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

Oct 31, 2018 ● By Avery Mack

Creative new options include carry-out containers made of wood pulp, baked-goods wrapping paper infused with antibacterial spices, and cardboard made of mushroom roots.

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Ease Repetitive Strain Injuries: Targeted Exercises Lower Risk of Injury

Oct 31, 2018 ● By Marlaina Donato

Any movement we do repeatedly, such as typing at a screen or keyboard, can cause muscle strain and injury, but the right kind of exercises can lower our risk and repair damage.

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Kristi Nelson on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

Oct 31, 2018 ● By April Thompson

It’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy, counsels the head of the Network for Grateful Living.

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Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health: Uncooked Produce Aids Psychological Well-Being

Oct 31, 2018

Eating raw fruit and vegetables correlated more with psychological well-being in young adults than eating canned, cooked or processed produce.

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Eating Well Protects Hearing: Nutrition Impacts Auditory Health

Oct 31, 2018

In a 22-year study of 33,000 women, Harvard researchers found that a healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by nearly a third.

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Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth: Beneficial Nutrients Discovered

Oct 31, 2018

New studies from Italy and China confirm the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

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Air Pollution Harms Developing Brains: Fetal Exposure Leads to Cognitive Difficulties

Oct 31, 2018

Fetal exposure to air pollution can thin the outer layer of a developing child’s brain and lead to later cognitive difficulties, say Dutch researchers.

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Hostile Teachers Hamper Learning: Damages Academic Performance

Oct 31, 2018

Students’ test scores dropped by as much as 5 percent when taught by teachers that belittled or criticized students or showed favoritism.

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Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria: Daily Handful Increases Health

Oct 31, 2018

A daily handful of walnuts aids gut bacteria linked to heart, metabolic and gastrointestinal health.

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Gut Bacteria Linked to Artery Health: Digestive Connection to Cardiovascular Wellness

Oct 31, 2018

In a study of 617 middle-aged female twins, British researchers found that those with more diverse gut bacteria had more flexible arteries.

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Breath and Urine Tests Detect Breast Cancer: Inexpensive Screening for Early Discovery

Oct 31, 2018

A simple, inexpensive breath and urine test accurately detected biomarkers for breast cancer in 95 percent of women.

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Aerobic Fitness Helps Prevent Word Loss : Exercise Improves Common Frustration in Seniors

Oct 31, 2018

Tip-of-the-tongue word loss occurs less frequently in aerobically fit seniors, British researchers found.

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Really Natural: Organic Labeling Evolves to Meet Challenges

Oct 31, 2018

An emerging standard in organic labeling will distinguish produce grown in hydroponic conditions from that grown in soil.

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Dumping Disincentive: Big Bank Acts to Protect Oceans from Mine Waste

Oct 31, 2018

Under pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean.

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End Game: Extinctions of Threatened Species Continue

Oct 31, 2018

An authoritative list of declining plant, mammal, bird, amphibian and marine species includes 5,583 considered “critically endangered.”

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Teeny Town: Tiny Houses Can Benefit Seniors

Oct 31, 2018

By designing and building a $75,000 tiny modular home, the University of Southern Indiana wants to demonstrate how independent living can be made accessible for people of many ages and abilities.

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Soybean Slowdown: Chinese GMO Regulations Dampen U.S. Exports

Oct 31, 2018

A regulatory crackdown in China on GMO imports has led to delays at Chinese ports and a search by U.S. farmers for alternative markets.

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Breathe Easier: Hamburg Gets Serious About Diesel Fumes

Oct 31, 2018

Germany’s second-largest city is restricting diesel-powered vehicle from portions of two major streets, with exemptions for new, cleaner models.

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Roundup Rebuke: Monsanto to Pay $289 Million to Cancer Victim

Oct 31, 2018

A California groundskeeper who charged in court that Roundup weed killer caused his cancer has been awarded $289 million in damages.

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Plastic Pushback: Countries Ban Single-Use Plastics

Oct 31, 2018

The Bahamas is joining such countries as Antigua, Belize, Kenya and the United Kingdom in moving to ban plastics linked to marine litter.

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Rebirthing Books: New Life for Old Friends

Oct 31, 2018

Rather than letting books collect dust at home, we can donate them to local, national and international efforts that redistribute them to readers and underfunded libraries worldwide.

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Supercharge Your Immune System: Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

Oct 31, 2018 ● By Kathleen Barnes

Immune system disorders are skyrocketing, but we can boost our daily protection by eating carefully and using supplements to restore a whole system balance.

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Safe Drinking Water: Home Systems to Purify H2O

Oct 31, 2018 ● By Jim Motavalli

Americans worried about water purity are turning increasingly to pricey and polluting bottled water, but cheaper, greener, home-based options abound.

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Abundant Living: 10 Practices Open Doors

Oct 31, 2018 ● By Dennis Merritt Jones

By living in ways imbued with oneness, purpose and meaning, we can enlarge our possibilities beyond our wildest imaginings.

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Nurturing Creative Kids: Hobbies Engage and Grow Healthy Kids

Oct 31, 2018 ● By Marlaina Donato

Team sports teach a lot, but children can also learn to work with peers, focus their attention, and strategize for results with scrapbooking, origami and short story writing.

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Give Rover a Rubdown: Massage Keeps a Dog at Peak Health

Oct 31, 2018 ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Massaging helps a dog to breathe more deeply, enjoy better blood and lymphatic circulation, and relax and de-stress, especially during palliative care.

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Thanksgiving Desserts: Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

Oct 31, 2018 ● By Judith Fertig

Yum! Plant-based pies—think pumpkin, sweet potato, and chocolate—will please guests no matter what their dietary restrictions.

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Lissa Rankin on Moving from Fear to Freedom

Nov 02, 2017 ● By April Thompson

Fear often arises in us because of stories we unconsciously harbor in our mind—and understanding that unleashes the calming power of our intuition.

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Try Some Stretches: Four Ways to Flex Our Muscles

Nov 02, 2017 ● By Marlaina Donato

Not all stretches are alike, so it helps to know what kind to do for what purpose.

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Pumped Up About Geothermal: Homeowners Like its Eco-Friendly Cost Savings

Nov 02, 2017 ● By Jim Motavalli

People are finding that geothermal pumps, which draw on the below-ground temperature of 50 degrees to heat and cool buildings, make sense environmentally and economically.

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Preventing, Reversing and Managing Diabetes Naturally

Nov 02, 2017 ● By Linda Sechrist

When we’re aware of the physical and emotional components of diabetes, it’s easier to make the lifestyle changes that ward it off.

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Not Your Grandma’s Stuffing: Healthy Twists on Old Favorites

Nov 01, 2017 ● By Judith Fertig

The time-honored Thanksgiving dish is evolving to include healthy ingredients such as black rice, cauliflower, chestnuts and pecans, sometimes stuffed in an apple or squash.

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Onions Healthy for Heart and Kidneys: Reduces Risks of Disease

Oct 31, 2017

Using six years of data from 12,000 people, Iranian scientists found that regular eaters of garlic and onions lowered their cardiovascular disease risk by 64 percent and chronic kidney disease risk by 32 percent.

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Teetotalers Enjoy Less Heart Disease: Former and Occasional Drinkers Have Greater Risk

Oct 31, 2017

A Canadian meta-analysis of 45 studies found that former and occasional drinkers have a 45 percent greater risk of heart disease than non-drinkers.

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Overtime Hours Linked to Tooth Decay: Connection to Oral Health Decline

Oct 31, 2017

Japanese financial workers that worked more than 45 hours of overtime a month had more than twice the tooth decay as those with no overtime.

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Aerobics Improve Brain Function: Boosts Volume and Gray Matter

Oct 31, 2017

People with mild cognitive impairment that exercised aerobically four times a week for six months had increases in overall brain volume and gray matter and enjoyed better cognitive functioning.

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Cranberry Prebiotic Promotes Gut Health: Enhances Good Bacteria

Oct 31, 2017

The cell walls of cranberries contain a compound that acts as a prebiotic by feeding more nutrients to the “good bacteria” in our gut.

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Acupuncture and Herbs Ease Delirium in Patients: Scientists Find Alternative Treatment Effective

Oct 31, 2017

Japanese cardiovascular patients admitted to an intensive care unit that received acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine daily along with conventional care had about a sixth the rate of delirium as a control group.

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Black Cumin Oil Helps Control Asthma: Improves Lung Function

Oct 31, 2017

Asthma patients given 500 milligrams of black cumin oil twice a day for four weeks had better functioning lungs and normalized levels of disease-fighting white blood cells.

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Wine Worry: Glyphosate Toxin Turns Up in Wines

Oct 31, 2017

Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide glyphosate, which harms both soil and human health, has been found in 10 of 10 California wines tested, including organic ones.

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Faster Rescues: Artificial Intelligence Helps Locate People and Wildlife

Oct 31, 2017

Artificial intelligence is helping scientists to track and manage wildlife and to rescue people trapped by floods and earthquakes.

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Landfill Eulogy: Sweden Dumps its Dumps

Oct 31, 2017

Sweden’s waste-to-energy plants are so efficient that it has closed many landfills and actually imports trash to burn from other European countries.

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Humpback Holler: Why Whales Leap High

Oct 31, 2017

Humpback whales that leap out of the water are making a big splash to communicate with distant pods, Australian researchers have found.

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Pedestrian Power: Smart Street Lights Powered by Footsteps

Oct 31, 2017

Las Vegas has arranged to install some streetlights that will be powered by pedestrians walking on kinetic energy pads on the sidewalk.

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Window Pain: Birds Die Flying Into Reflective Glass

Oct 31, 2017

As many as one billion migrating birds die annually when they collide with glass windows in the United States.

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Get Outside: Black Friday Alternative

Oct 31, 2017

REI, the outdoor outfitter, is closing its stores on Black Friday and urging Americans to hit the trail instead of the shopping mall that day.

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Oil Spoil: How to Properly Discard Cooking Oil

Oct 31, 2017

Thrown-out cooking grease can suffocate animals, befoul shorelines and clog water treatment plants, but disposing of it properly protects both the environment and home plumbing.

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Sacred Silence: Discover the Benefits of Quiet at a Silent Retreat

Oct 31, 2017 ● By April Thompson

People seeking a deeper experience of life and self are increasingly turning to silent retreats offered by many spiritual centers and religious traditions.

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DIY First-Aid for Dogs: Seven Natural Home Remedies

Oct 31, 2017 ● By Karen Becker

If the family dog gets up close and personal with a skunk or has other simple emergencies, you can ease the pain with such everyday ingredients as pumpkin, coconut oil, ginger, iodine and apple cider vinegar.

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Getting Greener: Renewables Hit High Mark in UK

Oct 31, 2017

Wind, solar, hydro and wood pellet burning generated 50.7 percent of the United Kingdom’s electricity on June 7, a significant marker of in use of renewable energy sources.

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Books that Kids Will Love: Advice for Parents from Award-Winners

Oct 31, 2017 ● By Randy Kambic

Books with strong stories and inspiring characters can entice children away from e-devices, broaden their horizons and encourage their dreams.

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Sharable Thanksgiving: Ways to Focus on What Really Matters

Oct 31, 2017 ● By Marlaina Donato

In this special holiday, we can find fresh ways to celebrate our interconnectedness with one another.

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Sassafras Anniversary with Three-Day Celebration

Oct 26, 2017

Sassafras Health Food Store and owner Paula Comstock will celebrate their 9th anniversary, featuring a three-day sale, from December 1 to 3, at its White Bear Lake location.

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Meatless Monday in Richfield Public Schools

Oct 26, 2017

This fall, Richfield Public Schools initiated a Meatless Monday pilot program for its elementary students, thanks to the efforts of schoolteacher and Compassionate Action for Animals volunteer Julie Knopp, who worked with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in making this happen.

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The Light House Opens in Roseville

Oct 26, 2017

Dajon Ferrell opened the Light House, in Roseville, as a spiritual community center for like-minded, soul-centered humans on a mission to bring light into the world.

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NE Wellness Hosts Grand Opening on December 2

Oct 26, 2017

NE Wellness, formerly NE Community Acupuncture, will host a grand opening, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., on December 2, as they celebrate their new name.

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Conscious House Concerts from Duo Dianem and Jage

Oct 26, 2017

Dianem Singer and Jage Keys are bringing their heart-centered music to private residences and community locations.

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Aark Advanced Electrolysis & Advanced Wellness Gets a Remodel

Oct 26, 2017

Aark Advanced Electrolysis and Advanced Wellness, in New Brighton, has recently had a complete office remodel.

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Taking Matters into Your Own Hands

Oct 26, 2017 ● By Joyce Sobotta

When it comes to health matters concerning your breasts, always remember that the ultimate decision is yours…not your doctor’s or anyone else’s.

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Boosting Immunity Naturally

Oct 26, 2017 ● By Cheryl Larson

Western medicine is focused on chasing dis-ease. The system is flawed and broken with money being a driving factor.

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Homemade Chicken Tenders with Ranch Dressing

Oct 26, 2017 ● By Amy Nadeau

Here’s a great recipe for chicken tenders that is tender, juicy and gluten free.

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Mazopiya Taste of the Holidays November 11

Oct 26, 2017

Mazopiya hosts their annual Taste of the Holidays, from noon to 4 p.m., on November 11, at their store in Prior Lake.

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Stephen Dinan Outlines America’s Noble Destiny: Bridging Our Political Divide is Key

Nov 02, 2016 ● By Mary Magline

Founder of The Shift Network is championing the transpartisan movement, seeking to transcend America’s current political climate.

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Pilates Unbound: New Fusions with Yoga, Dance and Boxing

Oct 31, 2016 ● By Aimee Hughes

As Pilates expands its reach and creative potential, it goes beyond improving people’s posture to enhance coordination and self-confidence and reduce stress.

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Workplace Wisdom: Mindfulness in Corporate Life

Oct 31, 2016 ● By April Thompson

In a movement largely driven by employees, companies have started to embrace mindfulness training and even meditation courses to transform the work environment.

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The Sensitive Child: How to Nurture Special Gifts

Oct 31, 2016 ● By Maureen Healy

When parents understand how to meet their child’s unique needs, children harboring extreme empathy and other emotional sensitivities can accomplish much.

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Stay Sharp: Powerful Ways to Avoid Mental Decline

Oct 31, 2016 ● By Lisa Marshall

The latest research points to simple lifestyle changes that produce remarkable results in staving off or slowing up Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

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Gut Bacteria Linked to Toddler Temperament: Researchers Find Correlation to Behavior

Oct 31, 2016

Toddlers with diverse gut bacteria proved to be more curious and sociable and less impulsive than toddlers with fewer types of bacteria.

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Music Makes Exercise Easier: Provides a Workout Boost

Oct 31, 2016

Individuals that worked out to music rather than silence felt less fatigued and exercised more effectively.

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Acupressure Eases Fatigue in Cancer Survivors: Sleep and Quality of Life Improves

Oct 31, 2016

In a recent study, two-thirds of breast cancer survivors that used an acupressure routine on themselves slashed their chronic tiredness to normal levels.

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Exercising Women Have Fewer C-Sections: Fitness Routines Reduce Cesarean Deliveries

Oct 31, 2016

Women that worked out regularly during pregnancy had fewer cesarean deliveries and a lower risk of hypertension and diabetes.

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Heavy TV Watching Linked to Poor Bone Health: Risks of Excessive Television Time

Oct 31, 2016

Children between 5 and 20 years of age that watched more than 14 hours a week of TV had lower bone mineral content as young adults.

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Stoned Doggies: Dangers vs. Benefits of Pet Marijuana

Oct 31, 2016

Although a certain form of marijuana can ease pet pain, dogs that mistakenly gulp THC-laced food can suffer trembling and seizures.

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Message Received: Conventional Grocery Chains Go Organic

Oct 31, 2016

Enthusiastic consumer demand is driving Kroger’s and Walmart’s new emphasis on organic sales.

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Stark Mark: Carbon Dioxide Passes Climate-Warming Threshold

Oct 31, 2016

Carbon dioxide levels reached 400 parts per million this year, a dangerous level unlikely to change in our lifetime, warn climate scientists.

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Safer Citizens: Germany to Ban Fracking Permanently

Oct 31, 2016

The country follows France and Bulgaria in forbidding fracking because of possible risks to drinking water.

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Zoo Zapped: Buenos Aires Moves Animals to Nature Reserves

Oct 31, 2016

The 140-year-old Argentine zoo is moving its 2,500 animals to nature reserves and turning the tract into an eco-park.

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Chemical Testing: Consumer and Animal Protections Update

Oct 31, 2016

An important new federal law restricts animal testing for cosmetics and sets safety standards for dangerous chemicals often used in household items.

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Bleep Cheap: Quality Clothes are Planet-Friendly

Oct 31, 2016

Rather than buying inexpensive faddish items for special occasions and sticking them in the back of our closets, there are smart ways we can shop well and stay green.

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Kelly Brogan on the Truth About Depression: Why Meds Don’t Work and What Does

Oct 31, 2016 ● By Kathleen Barnes

The psychiatrist and author uses food, not pharmaceuticals, to successfully turn around depression.

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The Art of Blessing: Sanctifying Everyday Life

Oct 31, 2016 ● By Dennis Merritt Jones

Getting in the habit of sending forth daily blessings is a good spiritual practice, for we can bless our world as we have been blessed.

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One-Person Pamper Party: Natural Ways to Refresh and Renew

Oct 31, 2016 ● By April Thompson

In these stressful times, it’s critical to practice the ancient art of self-pampering in salons, spas and our own homes.

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Boarding Solutions for Beloved Pets: The Best are Pet, People and Planet Friendly

Oct 31, 2016 ● By Sandra Murphy

To find a kennel that loves your pet like you do, focus on cleanliness and eco-friendliness.

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Festive Sips and Nibbles: Vegan Holiday Treats that Everyone Loves

Oct 31, 2016 ● By Judith Fertig

Tempted by not-so-healthy holiday fare? With a little preparation, we can munch on plant-based snacks and drinks every bit as enticing as former favorites.

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Thanksgiving Lite: Turning the Tide for Turkeys

Oct 31, 2016

Some lucky gobblers will escape the hatchet this season by being sponsored by animal lovers and sent to farm sanctuaries.

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Celebrating 10 Years of Climate Action December 1

Oct 30, 2016

Celebrating 10 Years of Climate Action will take place at 5:30 p.m., on December 1, at Nicollet Island Pavilion, beginning with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner, music and dancing.

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Make Plans to Shop Local this Holiday Season

Oct 30, 2016

Small business is the backbone of our local and national economy. Two national programs were created to promote local businesses for shopping over Thanksgiving weekend and there will be local craft fairs and other shopping opportunities taking place as well.

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Julie B. Hill Joins Natural Awakenings Twin Cities Team

Oct 30, 2016

Natural Awakenings of the Twin Cities is pleased to announce the addition of Julie B. Hill as director of sales and marketing.

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College Leads the Way to Integrative Health & Healing

Oct 30, 2016 ● By Valerie Lis and Jackie Flaherty

This is an exciting time to pursue a holistic health education. Some of the ancient healing traditions are enjoying renewed popularity. People are looking to align their mind, body and spirit and seeking trained professionals to guide them.

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Learn to Make Healthy Desserts for the Holidays

Oct 30, 2016

Chef Amy Nadeau, owner of Amy Nadeau Food and Nutrition, is teaching a two-part cooking class featuring healthful and delicious desserts, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., on November 15 and 22, in Minneapolis.

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Sassafras Health Food Store Celebrates 8th Anniversary

Oct 30, 2016

Sassafras Health Food Store and owner Paula Comstock will celebrate their 8th Anniversary, featuring a three-day sale, from November 11 to 13, at its White Bear Lake location.

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Belly Button Therapy

Oct 30, 2016

The gut hosts the digestive tract, a third of the blood in the body, about 75 percent of the body’s immunity and trillions of helpful microbes. Health can easily decline if this major area of the body remains stagnant.

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