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Contents
12 INHERITED TRAUMA:
IS IT REAL?
Clues to Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
14
14 HEALING OUR CITY
THROUGH PRAYER
AND MEDITATION
16 INTEGRATIVE
HEALTH FOR MEN
Natural Approaches for Robust Vitality
22
20 VEGAN ROAD-TRIPPING
Travel Tips for Plant-Based Eaters
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6 news briefs
8 health briefs
10 global briefs
12 diverse
conversations
15 eco tip
20 conscious eating
22 fit body
26 calendar
26 classified
28 resource guide
June 2021
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Silver Fillings:
Just ugly?
Or harmful too?
This is a picture
of a “Silver”
or “Amalgam”
filling. It is 50 -
52% MERCURY!
If the mercury in
this filling were spilled in a school,
it would be evacuated....
This is a picture
of a “light cured”
composite filling.
They can last as
long or longer
than mercury
fillings with no danger of releasing
harmful heavy metals.
As noted on Dr. Mercola,
Dr. Oz, and 60 Minutes...
Mercury fillings may have a
significant negative impact on your
overall health.
Make 2021 2017 YOUR year
for healthy choices!
Dr. Madelyn Pearson is the
current president of the
Holistic Dental Association and
has advanced training in safe
mercury removal.
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news briefs
It’s Time to Order
Your Kwee-Jack
Salmon Shares
Twin Cities residents can now enjoy wild
Alaskan salmon, thanks to Kwee-Jack
Fish Company. The ordering season for
sustainably harvested wild Alaskan salmon
is underway through August as the company
prepares for the summer fishing season in Bristol Bay, Alaska.
Bristol Bay boasts the largest sockeye (red) salmon run in the world, averaging over 30
million salmon each year for the last few decades. The fishery is vigilantly managed by the
Alaska Department of Fish and Game, who oversee strict regulations for the commercial
harvest of salmon resources. Marine biologists conduct studies each year to predict the
return of salmon in subsequent years.
Sound scientific management combined with the pristine environment of Bristol Bay all
contribute to making wild Alaskan salmon not only one of the healthiest sources of protein
on the planet, but also a truly well-managed resource sustainable for generations to come.
“From a small skiff near the mouth of the Kvichak River in June and July, our small crew
of set-net fishermen will hand-pick sockeye from the net to be rapidly chilled, professionally
fileted and deep-frozen at the peak of freshness,” shares Noah Locke, community supported
fishery director. “Each vivid red filet is sushi-grade, with bones removed and skin on one side,
and offers amazing flavor and versatility for a variety of quick and nutritious meals.”
Participate in the community supported fishery (CSF) by ordering 20-pound shares
or 10-pound half-shares of sockeye salmon online at EatWildSalmon.com/msp. The Twin
Cities pick-up event is scheduled for the weekend of September 25 to 26; exact location is
yet to be determined.
Cost: $159.99 for 10-lb. half-shares; $305 for 20-lb. shares. For more information, call 608-
235-1443 or email Noah@EatWildSalmon.com. See ad, page 3.
Get in on the Fun with NATC’s
Father’s Day Giveaway
Natural Awakenings Twin Cities (NATC) offers the
chance to win a $100 gift certificate from Home
Depot for that special dad in your life. The giveaway
will take place June 1 to 14, is free to enter and open to
all U.S. residents over the age of 18.
“Father’s Day is a time to show your dad just how
much he means to you,” shares Candi Broeffle, publisher
of NATC. “What better way to honor your special person than to win a gift they
will surely enjoy!”
Readers can join in on the fun by following NATC on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter,
or enter directly by visiting NATwinCities.com. To view the complete rules and regulations
for the “Father’s Day Giveaway,” visit NATwinCities.com/pages/sweepstake-and-contest-rules.
The winner of the Mother’s Day Giveaway in May is Aaron Burrell. Upon reaching out
to let him know he won, it was learned that he is the owner and president of Aaron’s Green
Cleaning Service, Inc. and Aaron’s Green Essentials. NATC is excited to share this resource,
since Burrell uses 100 percent organic, essential oil-based cleaners for his residential and
commercial cleaning clients. He also sells the green products online and in several locations
throughout the Twin Cities area.
To learn more, visit AaronsGreenCleaning.com.
Courtesy of Kwee-Jack Fish Company
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Bring Healing to a
Healthcare Worker
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its
toll on our nation’s healthcare workers.
Many suffer from exhaustion, stress,
burnout and the trauma of caring for so
many ill and dying patients. Though we
have good news about vaccinations and
a leveling off of new cases, our healthcare
givers still have a lot of work ahead of them. We are not at the finish line yet.
Master health and inner wellness coach, Debbie Mechley, saw the need and was determined
to find a way to bring support and healing to these heroes. Having spent years as an obstetrics
and gynecology nurse as well as a spiritual advisor for a local hospice agency, she understands
the unique needs of those in the healthcare fields.
“Whether it’s a doctor, nurse, radiologist or housekeeper, each healthcare worker has
been stretched to their limits,” explains Mechley. “Not only are they working long hours
under extremely stressful situations, but most have also needed to support children doing
online learning and spouses working from home.”
After several months of concerted effort, Mechley created The Healthcare Renew Program,
a 12-week, on-demand, online coaching program that includes self-awareness tools,
breathing practices, meditations and other helpful techniques. Determined to provide daily
support to those in the program, she also developed daily Quick Renew videos to provide
accountability and help nurses, doctors, caregivers and support staff to heal and renew
from the effects of this crisis.
Understanding that many people want to support our healthcare workers, Mechley created
a gifting program. “Now, you can gift the program to a friend, family member, in memory or
honor of someone or even a stranger,” shares Mechley. “To ensure that we leave no healthcare
worker uncared for, Healthcare Renew will donate a program for every program purchased.”
Cost: $99 (includes one regular and one gift registration). To learn more and to make
purchases, visit HealthcareRenew.com.
Toastmasters Virtual
Open House on June 9
North Side Toastmasters will host a
Virtual Open House, from 7:30 to 8:30
a.m., on June 9. This free event is open to
the public.
Toastmasters helps its members improve
their communication and leadership
skills by offering opportunities to speak,
listen, evaluate and lead. Members grow at
their own pace and are encouraged by their
club mentor and other members who were all new to this at some point.
The club has been meeting virtually on Zoom since the spring of 2020, and plans to
return to in-person meetings sometime this summer. They are working to create hybrid
meetings where people can attend virtually or in-person at the same meeting.
North Side Toastmasters meets every Wednesday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
on Zoom. There are clubs that meet at different times and on different days of the week.
Guests may attend Toastmasters meetings at no charge.
Many large corporations offer Toastmasters meetings. Some are limited to company
employees while others are open to all. To search for a club near you, visit Toastmasters.org.
To find out more information and to receive the Zoom link and meeting information, visit
NorthSideMN.ToastmastersClubs.org.
New Publishers to Lead
The Edge Magazine
Lifelong Twin Cities
residents, Kelly and
Steve Wagner have
purchased The Edge
magazine and will
return the publication
to digital and print for
this Summer.
The couple
brings more than 25
years of experience
Steve and Kelly
Wagner
to The Edge in sales, marketing, business
advising, graphic design and web design.
They have worked in companies of all
sizes, from startups to private equity firms
and Fortune 100 firms. They are among
13 founding members of the Community
for Higher Consciousness, a site designed
to bring mind, body and spirit-oriented
practitioners together on a central platform
to share their services, products and visions.
Through the years, the Wagners have
utilized a variety of metaphysical practices
to improve their lives, including reiki, feng
shui, guided imagery, ancestral and other
lifetime clearings, and hypnotherapy.
Former publishers of The Edge, Tim
Miejan and Cathy Jacobsen, announced
last fall that they were retiring and hoped
new owners would bring a renewed vigor
to the publication.
For almost 30 years, The Edge has been
a trusted source at the forefront of a vibrant
holistic health and metaphysical community
in the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.
“This will not change,” Kelly explains. “We
intend to go back into print this summer.
We will complement and expand the current
offerings to our community with podcasts,
social media, digital marketing, community
memberships, engaging events and retreats.
We will also expand our resources and
reach by tapping into a larger community
of like-minded people. The pivot due to the
pandemic has created the ability to connect
with our like-minded neighbors who live
down the street or thousands of miles away.”
Steve is an intuitive designer and illustrator
with more than 20 years of graphic
arts, web design and multimedia experience.
Kelly is a mystic, a curious seeker
and a master connector, and will spearhead
sales and marketing, social media
and other business operations.
For more information, visit EdgeMagazine.net.
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Courtesy of The Edge

health briefs
Nix Sweeteners to Avoid
Spreading Antibiotic Resistance
Four widely used artificial sweeteners—saccharine, sucralose, aspartame
and acesulfame potassium—promote the transfer of antibiotic resistance
genes in both environmental and clinical settings, report researchers at the
University of Queensland, Australia, in The ISME Journal. They found that
these four nonnutritive sweeteners promote horizontal transfer of the genes
between bacteria, furthering the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes in the
intestine. The researchers say the findings provide insight into the
spread of antimicrobial resistance and point to a potential risk associated
with ingesting the artificial sweeteners.
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Cultivate Satisfaction to be
Healthier and Happier
Older people with high levels of life satisfaction—a favorable
attitude toward life—have healthier habits, less depression
and pain, better sleep and a longer life, reports researchers from
the University of British Columbia. They studied nearly 13,000
U.S. adults older than 50 for four years and found that higher life
satisfaction was linked to 26 percent reduced mortality and a 46
percent lower depression rate. People that felt good about their
lives had fewer chronic conditions and pain, exercised more often, were both more optimistic
and likely to be living with a partner and experienced less hopelessness and loneliness. However,
such positive feelings were not associated with fewer health conditions such as diabetes,
heart disease, arthritis or obesity; were not marked by less alcoholic binging or smoking;
and were not affected by frequency of contact with children, family and friends.
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Eat Five Veggies and Fruits
Daily to Live Longer
People that struggle to eat the often-recommended nine
servings of fruit and vegetables each day can relax: The
latest research from Harvard, based on 26 studies of 2
million people from 29 countries, found that two and
three daily servings of fruit and vegetables, respectively,
were linked to the most longevity. Compared to only
two servings of produce per day, five servings lowered
the risk of death overall by 13 percent, cardiovascular
disease by 12 percent, cancer by 10 percent
and respiratory disease by 35 percent. Green, leafy
vegetables, including spinach, lettuce and kale, and
fruit and vegetables rich in beta carotene and vitamin C, such
as citrus fruits, berries and carrots, showed benefits.Starchy
vegetables, like peas and corn, fruit juices and potatoes, did not
appear to reduce the risk of death.
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Blanket
Weighted blankets that provide a
cozy, swaddled feeling have been
big sellers during the trying days
of the pandemic, and a new study
verifies that they do provide mental
health benefits. Researchers from
Sweden’s Karolinska University
tested 120 patients with depression,
bipolar disorder, anxiety
disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder for four weeks.
They found that a weighted blanked
led to better sleep and reduced fatigue,
depression and anxiety, and
increased levels of daytime activity.
Weighted blankets are comforters
with tiny pellets or metal chains
woven throughout so that weight
is distributed across the body;
researchers recommend using a
blanket that is about 10 percent of
a person’s body weight.
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global briefs
Gale Force
Offshore Wind Power Gaining Momentum
An 800-megawatt
project,
Vineyard Wind,
off the coast of
Martha’s Vineyard,
is awaiting
final approval by
the Army Corps of
Engineers. Laura
Daniel Davis,
principal deputy
assistant secretary
of land and
minerals at the
U.S. Department of the Interior, says, “The demand for
offshore wind energy has never been greater. The technological
advances, falling costs, increased interest and
the tremendous economic potential make offshore wind a
really promising avenue.” Some two dozen offshore wind
projects are in development along the East Coast.
According to the International Energy Agency, wind
could provide more than 18 times the world’s present
electricity demand and is well-suited to serve heavily
populated areas. For instance, almost 40 percent of
Americans live near the coasts. Offshore wind power
could assist in relieving the dependence on carbon-based
sources of electricity and relieve congestion on the grid
for Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Houston and
Seattle. Offshore turbines are in open waters where wind
is strong and abundant. As the technology has matured,
the turbines have gotten bigger and further out to sea.
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Blockage Busters
World’s Largest Dam Removal Project Underway
An agreement finalized in November 2020 between
farmers, tribes
and dam owners
will result in the
deconstruction
of four aging,
inefficient dams
along the Klamath
River in the
Pacific Northwest
to restore salmon
runs that have
been in decline. The Karuk and Yurok tribes have relied
on the salmon for both sustenance and spiritual wellbeing
throughout their history. The project also signals a
decline in the hydropower industry, which does not seem
as profitable as predicted with the emergence of more
cost-effective and sustainable energy sources such as
wind and solar.
The World Commission on Dams released a report in
November 2000 on the enormous financial, environmental
and human costs and poor performance of large dams.
The commission analyzed dozens of case studies and
more than 1,000 testimonies regarding the outcome of
trillions of dollars invested in dams. After decades of rapid
construction, only 37 percent of the world’s rivers remain
free-flowing. River fragmentation has heavily damaged
freshwater habitats and fish stocks, threatening food security
for millions of people and advancing the decline of
other mammals, birds and reptiles.
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Burn Notice
Sunscreens Harm Hawaiian Reefs
Bill 132, banning sunscreens
containing the chemicals
avobenzone or octocrylene,
has progressed through
the Hawaiian House and
Senate. If it passes, the bill
will go into effect January
1, 2023, to prohibit the
sale or distribution of any
sunscreen containing the
targeted chemicals unless
the buyer has a valid prescription. The outlawed chemicals
can make corals more susceptible to viral infections and
bleaching. Octocrylene can disrupt human hormones and
harm marine animals. Avobenzone is an endocrine disruptor
and can make coral less resilient to high temperatures.
Maxx Phillips, Hawaii director and staff attorney at the
Center for Biological Diversity, says, “This is great news for
our imperiled coral reefs and marine life. People can protect
their skin without harmful petrochemicals while Hawaii protects
public and environmental health.” For those needing to
protect themselves from the sun without harming ocean life,
scientists and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
recommend products containing non-nanoized
titanium dioxide and non-nanoized zinc oxide.
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Calendar Conundrum
Summer Season Projected to Last Longer
A new study by scientists at the
State Key Laboratory of Tropical
Oceanography, in China, and
published in the journal Geophysical
Research Letters, predicts that if
emissions of greenhouse gases go
unchecked, summers in the Northern
Hemisphere could last nearly
six months by 2100. The impacts
will be felt on human health, agriculture
and ecology, such as the
timing of animal feeding, breeding
and migration, as well as promoting more heat waves,
droughts and wildfires.
The research analyzed six decades of historical daily
climate records and employed climate models to project
future trends. Summer was defined as the onset of temperatures
in the hottest 25 percent of the year and winter
as temperatures in the coldest 25 percent. The number of
summer days in the Northern Hemisphere increased from
78 to 95 between 1952 and 2011.
Avian
Assistants
Wild Birds Trained to
Pick Up Litter
Crows, capable of complex
thought and skilled problem
solvers, can also make and use tools. Now, several projects
aim to enlist crows and other wild creatures as volunteers
to keep the environment tidy. A Dutch company, Crowded
Cities, has a device called the CrowBar (Tinyurl.com/Crow
BarInvention) that trains birds to collect discarded cigarette
butts in exchange for food, creating a low-cost solution to a
problem that is labor-intensive for humans.
The machine presents a piece of food next to a cigarette
butt on a platform, training the crow to expect food
there. Then it starts dispensing the food only after the
crow arrives, teaching the crow how the machine operates.
Next, it presents only the cigarette butt, with no food. The
crow starts looking around for the food and accidentally
knocks the butt in, which releases a treat. The last step is
to scatter a few cigarette butts on the ground around the
CrowBar. When the training is complete, the crow will start
collecting butts from the surrounding area and bringing
them to the machine for a reward.
Leftover Love
Olio App Prevents Food Waste
Uneaten food often ends up
in the trash, but Olio, an app
created in 2015 by English
entrepreneurs Tessa Clarke and
Saasha Celestial-One, allows
people with extra food to post
a picture online. Anyone that
wants the food can respond
and pick it up as a gift. There is
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no money exchanged, and no
swapping or bartering. Almost
3.5 million people use Olio in 50 countries. The app claims
to have prevented “3,775 tonnes of CO2 emissions from
entering the atmosphere and eliminating 12,171,045 car
miles from the road.”
Nonprofit Project Drawdown notes, “Almost 1.4 billion
hectares of land; close to 30 percent of the world’s agricultural
land, is dedicated to producing food that is never
eaten; and the carbon footprint of food wastage makes it
the third emitter of CO2 after the U.S. and China, according
to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Reducing
food waste is one of the most effective ways of tackling
the global climate crisis.”
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diverse conversations
This section is dedicated to educate and celebrate the efforts of
those focused on building equity within our community. It is a place
to share ideas, encourage conversations and learn how to be an
active participant in creating sustainable change.
Inherited Trauma:
Is It Real?
Clues to Post Traumatic
Slave Syndrome
by Noah Chen
When he took a look at the world’s collection of religions, Swiss psychiatrist
and founder of analytical psychology Carl Jung was amazed by the number
of similarities and connections that could be drawn between unconnected
cultures around the world. Jung sensed that there might be some force connecting humanity
with the experiences of our collective ancestors. He named this force the “collective
unconscious” and theorized that it was a bundle of images, emotions and memories of our
ancestors’ experiences and that it could be useful in helping the current generation.
It is clear that our ancestors are important insofar as they supply our unique genetic
code—except for identical twins whose code is not technically unique. Our genes are made
up of DNA, half of which is supplied by the mother and half by the father, which shapes a
good deal of our growth and development. It was originally thought that our genes and experiences
did not interact—and, in turn, that how our ancestors chose to live or what they
experienced would not impact our genetic inheritance.
However, recent discoveries in psychology and biology have uncovered a reality closer
to Jung’s theories than many thought possible. Through the study of epigenetics, science is
starting to recognize that it is not only possible that the broad tendencies of our ancestors
shape our current psychology, but that traumas and specific sensitivities of an individual
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can be passed down through numerous
generations. While the possibility of being
closer to our ancestors is exciting for many,
it does put one segment of America’s population
in a complicated position.
Post Traumatic
Slave Syndrome
The truth is that the familial past of many
African Americans contains pain, trauma
and heartbreak as a result of living in a racist
environment. If the experiences of our ancestors
can influence and shape our modern
lives, then what does it mean for those whose
families were forced to survive slavery, Jim
Crow and our current American culture?
Author Dr. Joy DeGruy has spent years
researching and writing about this very
subject. In her seminal book, Post Traumatic
Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of
Enduring Injury & Healing, DeGruy draws
a line of causation from the hostilities that
white people enacted on their Black slaves
to behaviors present in the Black community
today that, DeGruy argues, have
been passed down through the generations,
sometimes intentionally to help the next
generation survive, but sometimes in ways
that are unintentional.
“Social learning theory posits that we
learn from the people in our environment,
not just in terms of what they are literally
teaching us, but by what is being modeled,”
says DeGruy. For Black Americans,
according to DeGruy, this means that the
learned and modeled behaviors typically
have to do with surviving an “incredibly
hostile environment.” It is these behaviors
DeGruy points to as the effects of post
traumatic slave syndrome.
While researching the book, DeGruy
learned that not only were traumatic
behaviors being passed down but so were
genes that had been altered by that same
trauma. “I started to study a little more
about epigenetics,” DeGruy explains,
referencing the recently emerging area of
science that studies how interactions with
our environment impact the expression of
our genes. If someone is placed in a stressful
environment for an extended period
of time, for example, epigenetics predicts
there will be some changes in that individual’s
genetic expression.

DeGruy became especially interested
in epigenetics because the changes to
genetic expression can be passed down
from generation to generation. She realized
this meant that the trauma of slavery might
still be encoded in the genes of many Black
Americans today.
DeGruy recounts an experiment by Dr.
Lei Cao-Lei and associates at the Douglas
Mental Health University Institute and
McGill University. They found that children
of pregnant survivors of a 1998 snowstorm
had a genetic tendency towards obesity—
which may be attributed to that one specific
traumatic experience their mothers had undergone.
“These children weren’t there, and
yet they are exhibiting different biological
responses,” says DeGruy. “I had this moment
where I was like, ‘Wow! What did hundreds
of years of slavery do?’”
In their paper “Cultural Trauma and Epigenetic
Inheritance,” Amy Lehrner and Rachel
Yehuda summarize several other discoveries in
the world of epigenetics and outline the genetic
changes for which environmental interactions
can be responsible. They note that a good deal
of epigenetic research that focuses on inherited
trauma looks at the hypothalamic-pituitaryadrenal
(HPA) axis. This is our internal system
that helps us respond to stress by releasing
chemicals that assist the fight-or-flight
response. The HPA axis is deactivated after
the stressful element has been eliminated or
evaded. It does so by releasing glucocorticoids
and cortisol, compounds that help return the
body to its non-threatened state.
A common way that epigenetic change
manifests is through the mechanism of methylation,
which occurs when a methyl group
molecule (CH 3
) gets attached to DNA, modifying
its function and how it is expressed.
Dr. Kerry Ressler, a Harvard professor and
epigenetic researcher, explains, “Adding that
methyl group on the DNA causes other proteins
to bind to the DNA in different ways and
to read our genes in different ways.”
Studies that looked at the offspring
of women who survived either intimate
partner violence, warzone stress or the
Rwandan genocide found that their HPA
axis had been born methylated; they had
inherited it from their mothers as a result of
severe stress. The effect of the methylation
is that both the mothers and offspring were
These children weren’t
there, and yet they are
exhibiting different
biological responses,
more sensitive to stress and more likely to
develop mental health disorders as a result
of exposure to stress.
Stress Passed through
the Generations
Ressler, working with Dr. Brian Dias, discovered
that stress caused by an individual
stimulus could be passed onto offspring as
well. In their groundbreaking study, mice
were taught to associate painful shocks with
a powerful odor. Soon, the mice demonstrated
a stress reaction to the smell alone, even
when not being shocked. Dias and Ressler
observed that their offspring also exhibited
a similar stress reaction to the smell their
parents grew to fear without ever having
been shocked themselves.
Time and time again, with both humans
and animals, studies have shown that an
abundance of stress in the environment of
the parent makes the child more likely to be
sensitive to stress, which in turn creates a
host of other health issues. While Dias and
Ressler’s findings are specific to mice, and it
is unclear how the results will generalize to
humans, other researchers found epigenetic
changes within the human body that persisted
through multiple generations.
In their paper, Lehrner and Yehuda
discuss findings that children of holocaust
survivors who later experienced combat
were more likely to develop post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), even though they
had not experienced the holocaust themselves.
This heightened sensitivity to stress
was found to be the result of epigenetic DNA
methylation. This concurs with other epigenetic
research that broadly indicates that if
an individual’s parents or even grandparents
were under traumatic levels of stress, there
is an increased likelihood that they will be
more sensitive to stress and develop mental
illnesses as a result of this sensitivity.
Everything is Subject
to Change
While such epigenetic changes may have a
negative effect as far as stress sensitivity is
concerned, Ressler notes that those changes
are likely not permanent. “Whatever is
encoded at the epigenetic state should be
manipulated or reversed at the epigenetic
state,” says Ressler.
Ressler recommends that those who
are more stress-sensitive place themselves
in a supportive rather than a traumatic
environment whenever possible. But, for
some, that may prove easier said than
done, as changing the American cultural
environment to be more conducive to
Black people flourishing would mean
making extensive changes to many American
institutions.
In terms of epigenetics, this means
that reversing these trauma reactions on
the genetic level is less likely to happen as
long as the environment remains hostile.
“You have people who say slavery is over,”
says DeGruy. “Yeah, but the lynchings
occurred. Most of the lynchings occurred
after slavery. But you get this kind of
mythology that slavery is ancient and everything
is fine.” However, individuals and
family units still have immense power to
influence themselves and those for whom
they care.
DeGruy recounts a story where her
daughter’s white workplace superior put
his hands on her hair without consent.
“When my daughter said that this white
man did that to her, every hair on my body
stood up,” says DeGruy. “But my daughter
said to me, ‘Mom, calm down. I got this.’
She said, ‘Thank you for not passing on
your injury,’” recalls DeGruy. “There is a
freeness that she has because I did not pass
along that heaviness.”
A growing body of evidence now
suggests that the experiences of our
ancestors are encoded in our genetics and
might influence a great deal in us, from
a likelihood to develop mental illness to
our distaste of certain smells. For certain
Americans, this means the trauma of the
past is alive today, and only time will tell
if those wounds will ever be fully allowed
to heal.
Noah Chen is a staff writer for the Atlanta
franchise of Natural Awakenings. He also
dabbles in screenwriting and video game
script writing.
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diverse conversations
Healing Our City
through Prayer
and Meditation
What began as a need to provide comfort and healing for those experiencing
the deeply rooted and overlapping layers of trauma caused by the COVID-19
pandemic and exacerbated by the George Floyd murder, has grown into an
ever-growing community seeking to share peace and love.
Healing Our City was the brainchild of former Minneapolis city councilman Don Samuels
and, with the help of his wife Sandra Samuels, director of the Northside Achievement
Zone, began with a month-long prayer tent in July 2020. The prayer tent brought thousands
of people from all religions and nationalities together to grieve the losses and collectively
pray for change and a better future.
During that 30 days, people were welcomed
into the tent throughout the day to
sit in silent prayer or meditation for eight
minutes and 46 seconds. They were also
encouraged to write reflections or verbally
share their hopes and dreams for the future.
Artists were invited in to share their
unique ability to heal through creativity.
Once the 30 days were complete, the
on-ground movement went dormant,
although the online presence remained
strong. With the start of the jury selection
in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, this
healing community reemerged in a new
way. Every morning, people from across
the world joined online for 30 minutes
of prayer, silent meditation and reflection
to bring forth healing in our community.
With over 800 people joining on
a daily basis, the community was strong
and growing. This daily ritual continued
through May 25, the anniversary of the
murder of George Floyd.
With encouragement from the community,
it was determined that the movement
must continue in some way. Moving
forward, the committee will focus on
the people in the community who are
doing the work and provide a platform
and voice to these leaders. Additionally,
there is the possibility of a weekly online
meditation and prayer, similar to what
took place this spring.
Greater support is needed. Since
the beginning, Healing Our City has
been supported by a representation of
our community welcoming people of all
faiths, denominations, races and orientations.
For those wishing to support their
efforts, The Center for Leadership and
Neighborhood Engagement is accepting
financial donations on their behalf. Visit
CLNE-MN.org/donate.
Recognizing the positive aspects of
higher technology, not only were people
able to pray for peace in person throughout
the city, they were also able to pray
from home via social media, interact
with other people during the tragedies
and spread positive messages through the
hashtag #healingourcity.
For more information, visit
HealingOurCity.org.
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Rethinking Fireworks
Greener Ways to Celebrate the Fourth
Synonymous with American Independence
Day, fireworks have been
around for thousands of years. Earliest
versions originated in China, where
people tossed bamboo stalks into a fire
to ward off evil spirits, which exploded
as the hollow areas of the stalks heated
up. Later, a Chinese alchemist invented
gunpowder—a mixture of potassium
nitrate, sulfur and charcoal—that when
poured into bamboo sticks, created the
first fireworks.
Environmental and Health Impacts
Today, most fireworks are made of
non-biodegradable plastics and
harmful chemicals. When set ablaze,
they release smoke and particulate
matter, polluting the ground, air
and water. Viewing fireworks poses
health risks, particularly to people
with preexisting ailments. It’s best to
watch them from far away and upwind
of the launch site or indoors through
a closed window. Pet owners lament
the noise pollution these pyrotechnics
produce, and every year injuries and
fires result when people unsafely light
their own rockets at home.
Greener Fireworks
While climate-neutral fireworks don’t
exist, some products are more ecofriendly.
The Walt Disney Company has
patented a new technology to replace
gunpowder by using compressed air to
launch fireworks—a potentially safer,
quieter and less polluting alternative.
European fireworks manufacturer
WECO Feuerwerk (weco.de) is gradually
replacing plastic components with
compostable, plant-based fibers.
A particularly troublesome compound
is perchlorate, which helps fireworks
burn longer, but inhibits thyroid function
after repeated exposure. A cleaner
alternative is nitrogen, which produces
less smoke and fewer dangerous
byproducts. With less smoke, smaller
amounts of toxic metal salts are needed
to produce the brilliantly colored flames.
For now, nitrogen-based fireworks
are much more expensive and not
widely used in outdoor settings. Indoor,
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Planet-Friendly Alternatives
Drone light shows involve the launching
of hundreds or even thousands of
unmanned aerial vehicles equipped
with powerful LEDs that light up the sky.
The drones are reusable, silent and do
not release chemicals. Because they are
controlled digitally, an almost infinite
combination of movements, colors and
artistic expressions are possible.
Lasers can also paint the night sky.
The most compelling displays are done
professionally, but a colorful and exciting
light show can be created at home
with a portable projector.
To add red, white and blue charm
both indoors and out, solar-powered
or LED string lights or lanterns can
decorate the home.
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INTEGRATIVE
HEALTH FOR MEN
Natural Approaches for
Robust Vitality
by Ronica O’Hara
Statistically speaking, living long and
well is an uphill battle for most American
men. Compared to women, they
eat worse, smoke more, drink harder, exercise
less and suffer more injuries. They live
on average five fewer years than women. At birth,
they outnumber women 105 to 100, but by age
60, it’s flipped to 95 to 100. Of the 15 leading
causes of death, the only one men don’t lead
in is Alzheimer’s, because many of them
don’t live long enough to develop it.
Men are markedly slow to consult doctors.
Seventy-two percent would rather do
household chores like cleaning toilets, one
survey found, and 37 percent admitted that they
withheld information from doctors to avoid hearing a
bad diagnosis. When more serious symptoms arise like chest
pain or painful urination, they can turn to medical specialists
and the latest technology to get heart stents inserted, kidneys
flushed out and pain lowered with pharmaceuticals. By then,
however, disease can be advanced and the prognosis dimmer.
But that “macho man” approach is ebbing as men—especially
millennials—increasingly adopt proactive integrative strategies
to take control of their health. “As traditional gender roles
continue to fade with the times, there will be less of a stigma
around men’s health care and we’ll start to see more and more
men placing greater importance on their health,” says integrative
internist Myles Spar, M.D., co-author of Integrative Men’s
Health and chief medical officer of Vault, a men’s health care
organization. By dealing head-on with not just a condition’s
symptoms, but also with its physical, mental and emotional
roots, men can become better equipped to enjoy long years of
robust health.
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HEART DISEASE
The leading cause of death for men in the U.S., heart disease
kills one in four men. Half of those that died suddenly exhibited
no previous symptoms. Men develop heart disease 10 years
younger than women on average, possibly because estrogen
has a protective effect on coronary arteries. Stress, especially
in economically beleaguered occupations and areas, takes a
toll, as evidenced by rising drug abuse among men nationwide.
“Overall, it appears that men’s coping with stressful events may
be less adaptive physiologically, behaviorally and emotionally,
contributing to their increased risk for coronary heart disease,”
concludes a State University of New York at Stonybrook study.
SYMPTOMS: chest pain, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, shortness
of breath, extreme fatigue, sensations in arms and legs such
as pain, swelling, weakness or tingling.
NEW RESEARCH: Active, 40-ish men that were able to do 40
pushups had a 96 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease in
the next 10 years than men doing less than 10 pushups, a Harvard
study concludes. A 10-year study of 134,297 people from
21 countries found that eating six ounces or more each week
of processed meat like bacon, sausages and salami was linked
to a 46 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease and a 51
percent higher risk of death.
INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES: “An integrative model for
heart disease, when done properly, hunts down chronic inflammation
in the body wherever it is and attempts to remedy it
naturally, which is why we have had so much more success and
significantly fewer side effects than conventional medicine,”
says naturopathic cardiologist Decker Weiss, of Scottsdale,
Arizona, a pioneer in the field. Typically, integrative cardiologists
will interview a patient to determine the root causes of
inflammation, including diet, physical activity and emotional
stress. After targeted lab tests, they may prescribe botanicals
along with pharmaceuticals like diuretics and beta blockers to
manage fluids and vital signs. They often focus on repairing the
gastrointestinal tract with specific probiotics and restoring the
endothelium (the inner lining of blood vessels) with nutrients
like magnesium, coenzyme Q10 and alpha-lipoic acid. They’ll
encourage patients to switch to healthier, plant-based diets;
perhaps to undergo a colon, liver or lymph cleanse; and exercise
and use stress-reducing practices like meditation or martial arts.
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability to get and keep an erection
firm enough for sex, often drives a man to seek medical
care. An erection—a complex interplay among the brain, hormones,
emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels—can be
hampered by such conditions as hypertension, diabetes, obesity,
high cholesterol, insomnia and alcohol use. Although a quarter
of new patients with ED are under age 40, mild and moderate
ED affects approximately 50 percent of men in their 50s and 60
percent in their 60s.
Integrative medicine offers potent strategies such as exercise,
weight loss, good sleep and a varied diet, factors that can reverse
ED, according to Australian researchers. “Men aren’t ever
going to stop eating hotdogs in the name of ‘wellness’, but if you
tell a man that eating hotdogs will impact his ability to get erections,
he’ll never eat a hotdog again,” says Spar.
SYMPTOMS: repeated difficulty getting or maintaining an
erection, reduced sexual desire.
NEW RESEARCH: In a survey of 12 studies involving 8,300
participants, the longer-lasting erection drug Cialis (tadalafil)
beat out Viagra (sildenafil) as the drug of choice by a three to
one margin. Cornell researchers found that of the 48 percent
of older men in one study with ED, only 7 percent had tried an
erection drug, and fewer than half refilled the initial prescription,
partly due to unpleasant side effects.
INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES: An integrative strategy typically
involves a doctor checking and increasing a man’s testosterone
levels if necessary; a thorough checkup and lab tests to
detect and treat causes such as diabetes and high cholesterol;
and vetting and replacing medications such as antihistamines
and blood pressure drugs that might cause ED. For relationship
problems, anxiety or depression, a cognitive behavioral therapist
might be recommended and mindfulness meditation might
be encouraged to reduce stress.
A weight-loss plan featuring more produce and less meat is
typically suggested: men with a 42-inch waist are 50 percent
more likely to have ED than men with a 32-inch waist. Some
foods like arginine-rich oatmeal and antioxidant-rich pomegranate
juice, as well as supplements like DHEA, L-arginine,
zinc and panax ginseng have also proven helpful in studies.
Effective exercises include Kegels to strengthen pelvic floor
muscles, Pilates to build core strength and aerobic workouts to
strengthen blood vessels. Just 30 minutes of walking each day
was linked to a 41 percent drop in risk for ED, Harvard researchers
found.
PROSTATE CANCER
Prostate cancer affects one in eight men, 60 percent of which
are over age 65. African American men get prostate cancer
younger, have more severe cases and are twice as likely to die
from it. Although it’s not as virulent as most other cancers, it
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equires monitoring, sometimes for
decades, which compels some men
to get serious about diet and exercise.
“If you hear you have cancer,
the rug is pulled out from underneath
you and you feel you’ve lost
your locus of control to surgeons
and other doctors,” says integrative
oncologist Donald Abrams,
of the Osher Center for Integrative
Medicine at the University of
California at San Francisco. “But
lifestyle changes are important, useful
and have an impact, and they’re
something patients themselves have
control over and can decide to do.”
SYMPTOMS: They may be silent
or involve frequent urination, weak
or interrupted urine flow, urinary
leaking, needing to urinate frequently
at night, blood in the urine,
erectile dysfunction or discomfort
when sitting.
A patient receiving NeuroStar transcranial magnetic
stimulation therapy.
NEW RESEARCH: The more faithfully
that men with localized prostate cancer followed a Mediterranean
diet, the better their disease fared, report University of
Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center researchers. Drinking several
cups of coffee every day may be linked to a lower risk of developing
prostate cancer, suggests a pooled data analysis in the online
journal BMJ Open. A new urine test for prostate cancer is so accurate
it could have eliminated the need for one-third of biopsies
in a recent study of 1,500 patients in the Journal of Urology.
INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES: In a 2018 comprehensive
review of prostate cancer studies published in the Journal of
Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Abrams recommends
a plant-based, antioxidant-rich diet that emphasizes cruciferous
vegetables, tomatoes, soy, pomegranate, green tea and fish-based
omega-3s; limiting meat, sugary drinks and saturated fats; supplementing
with vitamin D 3
and omega-3s while avoiding selenium
and vitamin E; exercising daily, with yoga and tai chi especially
providing mind-body benefits; and using acupuncture to manage
the side effects of conventional treatments. To combat the anxiety
that can arise during the period between a diagnosis and surgery,
Abrams suggests stress-reducing therapies like mindfulness training,
reiki and support groups.
DEPRESSION
Up to one-third of men may experience
depression, but it’s marked more by bravado
than tears. “Rather than appearing sad, men
with depression are more likely to react with
anger, self-destructive behavior, self-distraction,
or numbing of pain with substance use,
gambling, womanizing and workaholism,”
concludes a major University of Michigan
study in JAMA Psychiatry. Irritability, blowing
up at minor annoyances, sudden spells of
aggression and risky behaviors are other hallmarks.
Men are far less likely than women to
seek treatment and four times as likely to die
by suicide.
SYMPTOMS: Besides anger and irritability,
depressed men are more prone to lose weight
rather than gain it, become obsessive-compulsive
rather than anxious and experience
physical problems like headaches, stomach
ailments and chronic pain.
NEW RESEARCH: Men with moderate to
high levels of what Russian researchers call
“vital exhaustion”, marked by excessive fatigue, demoralization
and irritability, are 16 percent more likely to have a heart attack
within 15 years. The risk doubles for men that never married,
were divorced or became widowed.
INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES: “First, it is important to get a
lab screening to rule out low testosterone, vitamin deficiencies,
anemia and thyroid problems,” says holistic psychiatrist W. Nate
Upshaw, M.D., medical director of NeuroSpaTMS, in Tampa. He
also checks for sleep disorders, treats with cognitive behavioral
therapy and after getting lab results, suggests such supplements as
vitamins B 12
, D 3
and methylfolate. His lab focuses particularly on
transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy, which a 2020 Stanford
study found to be 90 percent effective in relieving drug-resistant
depression. “It restores healthy brain function without medications,
and with essentially no side effects,” says Upshaw, adding
that the approach is particularly good for men that want to avoid
the sexual side effects of antidepressants.
Natural health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at
OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
image courtesy off NeuroStar
Integrative cancer care: A four-part video lecture series
by integrative oncologist Donald Abrams, M.D., of the Osher
Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California
at San Francisco. Osher.ucsf.edu/patient-care/patient-careteam/donald-abrams.
TO LEARN MORE
Health self-quiz: Myles Spar, M.D., co-author of Integrative
Men’s Health, offers a simple quiz that helps identify
health problems and proposes integrative strategies. Tinyurl.
com/DrSparHealthQuiz.
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Vegan Road-Tripping
Travel Tips for Plant-Based Eaters
by Carol Sanders
To maximize health and minimize our impact on the planet, a whole-food, plantbased
diet reigns supreme. Cooking at home ensures quality-controlled ingredients,
but when traveling, extra measures are needed to enjoy healthy options
while avoiding the allure of diet-busting, processed foods. The key to success is a combination
of planning and resolve.
Much can be done before the trip begins. Research the destination and road trip stops,
says Julieanna Hever, registered dietitian and author of Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiot’s
Guides). She recommends reviewing online menus, calling ahead to clarify options and
using apps like Yelp.com and HappyCow.net to scout for restaurants and grocery stores.
Her favorite places are Thai and Mexican eateries, as well as steakhouses for their plantbased
side dishes. Upon arrival at her destination, she hits a grocery store to stock up on
fresh fruits and veggies.
“We live in an extremely difficult food environment, with a lot of triggers and inputs
that don’t go away even if you’ve been eating a healthy diet for a long time,” says Micaela
Karlsen, Ph.D., senior director of research at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine
and author of A Plant-Based Life. “For people that are transitioning into this new lifestyle,
the highly refined foods they are used to eating are kind of low-grade addictive substances
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and what researchers call hyper-palatable
foods like added fat, sugar and salt that
stimulate the brain in a similar way as addictive
drugs like cocaine or alcohol, so it’s
really a process of withdrawal for people
initially.”
To combat the temptations, especially
when away from home, Hever advises
writing down and clearly understanding
dietary goals and the reasons for eating this
way. “I work with people that are very sick
and with elite athletes. Their goals may be
different from everyday people that want to
have a vacation,” she says. “Do you want to
have another heart attack or reactivate your
diabetes? No. Are you totally healthy and
consciously deciding to splurge once in a
while? That can totally fit into a healthy
lifestyle. What matters most is choosing to
eat whole food, plant-based foods most of
the time.”
Karlsen recommends always carrying
snacks. “Don’t let yourself get too hungry
or too tired, because when people are extra
hungry or run-down, the reward experience
of eating goes up and willpower goes
down,” she explains, adding that dried
fruit, nuts, rice cakes, individually packaged
nut butter and fresh fruits are good
portable snacks to carry. At the hotel,
microwaveable popcorn, as well as oats and
shelf-stable, single-portion almond or soy
milk, will help stave off the munchies.
“I love granola, not only for breakfast,
but also as a snack in the mid-afternoon,”
Karlsen says. “Most store-bought granola,
however, is akin to food crime. Oats are
whole, healthy and cheap, but once oil,
sugar and other stuff are added, the commercial
product is high in fat, way too
sweet and really expensive. The first time
I made granola myself, I was amazed at
how I didn’t even notice that the oil and
sugar weren’t there. It was delicious and so
satisfying.”
According to both experts, a cooler in
the car or a refrigerator at the destination
hotel expands the kinds of home-prepared
foods that can accompany travelers,
including hummus spread over crudités
or sprouted, whole-grain crackers, as well
as any kind of leftover dishes. They both
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tout the convenience and tastiness of nori rolls—a wide variety of
ingredients wrapped in a sheet of dried seaweed. Among Karlsen’s
favorite nori fillings are tempeh baked with tamari and a little
maple syrup, topped with tomato and kale; peanut butter and
pickles; avocado rubbed with umeboshi plum vinegar; and sweet
potato, avocado, red pepper and thinly sliced carrots.
“Food is intertwined in our culture with entertainment, but
thinking about food that way doesn’t really serve our biological
potential for wellness,” says Karlsen. “People are so accustomed to
these highly rewarding, intense foods like buffalo wings, pizza or
chocolate cake that they actually don’t know what it feels like to
enjoy something that’s simple and unrefined.
There’s a lot of enjoyment in healthy
eating. The longer you do it, the
more it becomes enjoyable.”
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Japanese Noritos
2 sheets nori
1 tsp low-sodium miso paste
¼ cup cooked brown rice
½ small Persian cucumber, julienned
1 ½ Tbsp shredded carrots (chard, dandelion greens,
kale and/or spinach)
1 tsp low-sodium tamari
1 tsp sesame seeds
Place nori sheets on a flat surface. Gently and evenly place
miso paste on half of each nori sheet. Add brown rice, Persian
cucumber and shredded carrots on top of miso paste. Drizzle
with tamari and lightly sprinkle sesame seeds over top. Tightly
roll the nori sheets like a burrito from ingredient-filled side.
Slice into pieces to make them easier to eat.
Courtesy of Julieanna Hever. For more information,
visit PlantBasedDietitian.com.
Almond Cinnamon Granola
1 12-oz jar unsweetened applesauce
10 dates, pitted
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
6 cups plus 2 Tbsp thick rolled oats
1 cup sliced raw almonds (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)
Blend the applesauce, dates, vanilla, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons
of oats in a blender until smooth. In a large bowl,
combine the applesauce mixture with the remaining
oats. Spread mixture evenly onto dehydrator
racks or baking sheets. Cook in a dehydrator
set on high (160º F) for 7 to 8 hours or
in an oven set at 225º F for 1½ hours until
slightly brown and crunchy.
If using an oven, make sure
to break up the granola and
turn it every 15 minutes to ensure even
cooking. Once cooked, add almonds and
raisins, if desired.
Courtesy of Micaela Karlsen. For more
information, visit MicaelaKarlsen.com.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
1 medium banana, mashed
15-oz can sweet pumpkin puree
¼ cup 100 percent pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups gluten-free, all-purpose, whole-grain flour blend
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (grain-sweetened)
Preheat oven to 375° F. In a large bowl, combine mashed banana,
pumpkin puree, maple syrup and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine
flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg
and ginger. Transfer dry mixture to large bowl and mix together
gently until well combined. Avoid over-mixing to prevent toughness
in the final product. Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon batter
into silicon muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes or until the
muffins are lightly browned. Remove muffins from the oven and
let cool for five minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Courtesy of Julieanna Hever. For more information, visit
PlantBasedDietitian.com.
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fit body
The Fit Gardener
Backyard Workouts Good for Mind and Body
by Marlaina Donato
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Both gardeners and researchers know that tilling the soil can lower stress and
uplift the mood, and gardening can also foster fitness, burn calories and support
heart health. By offering an opportunity for moderate intensity exercise, it
provides a challenging workout with aerobic benefits. According to the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, light yardwork can help burn 330 calories an hour, so
using a trowel, pruning bushes and putting down some mulch can go a long way toward
realizing this benefit. Heavy yard work, like hauling buckets of dirt and moving rocks,
burns 440 calories an hour.
Time spent in the garden can be a dynamic fitness investment, whether it’s for 10
minutes or two hours. “Gardening is a full-body workout that uses every muscle. There’s
bending and squatting, carrying and lifting, digging, walking and reaching high,” says
Pollyanna Hale, the British author of The Fit Mum Formula. “Another benefit to gardening
is that you can go at your own pace.”
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Power Up Outside
Staying active fortifies the immune system,
and gardening provides a way to work out
while working the earth. Cynthia Miller,
a seasoned bodyworker and passionate
gardener for 30 years in East Stroudsburg,
Pennsylvania, attests to the fitness challenge.
“Gardening can involve many forms
of physical activity, including carrying
plants, hoeing, shoveling, lugging buckets
of compost, pulling weeds, bending, kneeling
and constantly getting up and down.
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more intense physical labor involved to get
a garden started, especially if you need to
break ground. Keeping up with the weeding
can be a good workout in and of itself.”
Hale emphasizes working within the
scope of our personal fitness level and taking
advantage of outdoor perks. “The fresh
air and sunshine you get in your garden are
benefits not found in a sweaty gym,” she
says. “Many people are deficient in vitamin
D, which we get primarily from sun exposure.
Even if it’s cloudy outside, you’ll still
be getting some benefits.”
Aerobic Gardening
With mindfulness, gardening can be a selfpaced
power workout, especially when muscle
groups are treated equally. “Incorporate some
stretches when you’re raking and cleaning up
before your session. Engage your core and pull
your abs in tight during your movements,” recommends
Chicago-based Stephanie Mansour,
host of the weekly national PBS health and
fitness show Step It Up with Steph.
Mansour highlights the power of raking
and underscores that any gardening session
can become more aerobic by adding
quicker movements. “Move quickly with
your upper body to get in cardio. Moving
faster will get your heart rate going and will
help you burn calories. Another strategy
to incorporate cardio into your gardening
is to encourage yourself to stand up after
each flower you plant or run in place for 10
seconds with each task completion.”
Yoga in the Garden
Incorporating some asanas adds another
dimension to garden fitness, offsetting
potential bodily discomforts from hours of
work. A yoga mat can be used outside to
protect from wet or muddy ground. “Additionally,
you may find yourself in uncomfortable
positions while gardening. Kneeling
or squatting can cause aches and pains,”
explains Mansour. “I suggest transforming
these positions into yoga movements. You
can garden in a modified low lunge position,
with one leg behind you and the other
foot forward, resting on the knee of your
back leg while getting a hip flexor stretch in
the front leg. While on your knees, put one
leg out to the side so that you’re resting just
on one knee and stretching the inner thigh
and hamstring of your extended leg.”
Depending upon climate and personal
ambition, garden workouts can nourish
in other ways, as well. “Once you feel the
physical and mental benefits of an hour
outside in nature, you’ll wonder why you
didn’t do it more often,” says Hale.
Miller agrees. “There is nothing like
getting your hands in the soil to literally
ground you. Nature calms our nervous systems.
Watching the tiny seeds you planted
burst forth and grow into something you
can harvest is a miracle like none other.”
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Health Freedom
in Minnesota
via MN Statute 146A
by SchaOn Blodgett
Many people may not be aware that the practice of medicine,
in all its forms, is governed mostly by each state
individually. Here in Minnesota, we have a law that the
holistic community needs to understand called the “Unlicensed
Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practices” under
MN Statute 146A.
This law provides not just protection for practitioners of complementary
and alternative medicine (CAM), which also includes
massage practices in our state, it also provides consumer protection.
As a consumer, it is important to know your rights. As a practitioner
in this industry, it is equally important to know what is legally
required and expected of you.
The History and Need
The practice of traditional and natural forms of medicine has not
always been protected. In fact, practitioners in Minnesota previously
faced the potential for fines and even being imprisoned. In
1997, a group of practitioners banded together after they were investigated
and faced fines and prison time for practicing medicine
without a license. Together, they formed the Minnesota Natural
Health Coalition and a sister organization called the Minnesota
Natural Health Legal Reform Project. They worked with the state
legislature to protect not just the rights of Minnesotans to practice,
but also for the public to clearly enjoy the freedom to choose this
form of medicine without fear of being fined or jailed. Their efforts
came to fruition with the law being passed in 2000 and going into
effect on July 1, 2001.
Sadly today, some states do not have these protections and
practitioners are being censored and even jailed. A recent example
is in 2017 where a Certified Holistic Health Coach, CrossFit Level
2 and CrossFit Kids Trainer who lived in Florida faced over $750
in fines as well as jail time for offering dietary advice. In another
case, in 2007, a Tennessee pharmacist was fined $1 million-dollars

for offering natural medicine advice. However, if these practitioners
were in Minnesota, they likely would have been covered
under 146A and not feared facing fines or jail time.
What is 146A?
The law clearly makes it legal in our state to not just offer CAM
therapies without licensure, but also for the public to receive them.
These therapies include but are not limited to: acupressure, anthroposophy,
aromatherapy, Ayurveda, cranial sacral therapy, culturally
traditional healing practices, detoxification practices and therapies,
energetic healing, polarity therapy, folk practices, healing practices
utilizing food, food supplements, nutrients, and the physical forces of
heat, cold, water, touch and light. Additionally, Gerson therapy and
colostrum therapy, healing touch, herbology or herbalism, homeopathy,
nondiagnostic iridology, body work, massage therapy, meditation,
mind-body healing practices, naturopathy, noninvasive instrumentalities,
and traditional Oriental practices, such as qigong energy healing.
The law also lists practices that are not allowed, such as X-rays,
surgery, puncturing the skin, chiropractic or dental techniques,
and more. Additionally, CAM practitioners may not provide a
medical diagnosis or recommend discontinuance of medically
prescribed treatments.
Under 146A.11, practitioners must provide a “Complementary
and Alternative Health Care Client Bill of Rights,” and a copy
must be posted in a prominent location in the office. This important
consumer education document has various required verbiage
that must be included, including a statement that there are no
education or training standards set forth in the law, that the practitioner
must list out their practice business information, including:
address; degrees, training and education background; and the right
for the client to file a complaint with the Minnesota Department
of Health Office of Unlicensed Complementary and Alternative
Health Care Practice. It must also include fee structures, right of
non-retribution, confidentiality statement, and more.
Prohibited conduct is listed under 146A.08 and includes many
things you would expect to be prohibited such as not engaging in
sexual contact with clients. It also says that a practitioner cannot use
the title of doctor, Dr. or physician even if they have a Ph.D.
A recent addition to the law is that licensed medical providers
may now also offer CAM therapies and services and clarifies they
must provide a separate Client Bill of Rights for those services not
governed under their license. As an example, if you are a licensed
provider and suggest to your client or patient to try lavender essential
oil for stress, you likely need to provide them with a 146A
Client Bill of Rights so the client can judge if you actually have the
background to make such a suggestion.
Overall, Minnesotans are fortunate to have a law that clearly
protects the use and practice of the wide and diverse spectrum of
traditional and natural medicine.
SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT, is a holistic health
professional who incorporates a wide variety of
natural health systems and has over a decade of
advanced training and experience in Esogetic
Holistic Medicine and Colorpuncture. He practices
at his office in Little Canada at Psinergy Natural
Health & Holistic Wellness. For more information,
call 612-217-4325 or visit PsinergyHealth.com.
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calendar of events
MONDAY, JUNE 7
Accelerate Your Healing – 6:15-7pm. Learn what
steps to take to get better quicker, stay healthy longer
and save money. Free. Location: MetroEast Natural
Healing Center, 6993 35th St N #2, Oakdale. RSVP
651-771-1703 or info@NutritionChiropractic.com.
See ad, page 9.
SUNDAYS, JUNE 2, 16 & 30
Peace Meditations – 7pm. You are invited to “attend”
Peace Meditations on Race Relations via Zoom. We
meditate in silence for one hour, holding intention for
the highest possible outcome for our country and the
world, specific to the issue of race and social justice.
Tami Briggs, therapeutic harpist, plays the harp intermittently
throughout the hour to keep our vibration
high and focused. As a powerful group of manifestors,
we are helping shift consciousness and raising
the vibration around this issue that is important to us
all. Tami@MusicalReflections.com for Zoom link.
THURSDAY, JUNE 10
Hawaiian Loco Moco – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to
make Hawaiian Loco Moco with local chef Henry
Kisitu, who lived in both Uganda and Hawaii before
moving to Minnesota. This delicious Hawaiian
comfort food is made with sticky rice, mushrooms,
beef, gravy and eggs. Free. Online. MSMarket.coop.
THURSDAYS, JUNE 10 & 17
Twin Flame Connection– 7-8:30pm. If you have
been curious to know more about your twin flame
connection or would like to understand a twin flame
experience, please join Annette Rugolo for this twopart
series. $48. AnnetteRugolo.com. See ad, page 9.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
Beyond Soul Food: Soul Food Time Machine –
12-2pm. In this session, we take a step back into
the history and progression of soul food, our overall
food culture, and how this evolution impacts our
health today. Let’s look at some of the first soul food
cookbooks and recipes by culinary pioneers who gave
definition and character in their creative expressions
of American cuisine. Dishes to be made include jerk
roasted veggies & cheese grits, Accara (black eyed
pea fritters) with spicy kaani sauce, and seasonal herb
sweet tea. Free. Online. MSMarket.coop.
MONDAY, JUNE 14
Muscle Test Your Family – 6:15-7pm. Understand
the basics of muscle testing and learn how you can
test your family at home. Must bring a testing partner.
Free. Location: MetroEast Natural Healing Center,
6993 35th St N #2, Oakdale. RSVP 651-771-1703
or Info@NutritionChiropractic.com. See ad, page 9.
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
Harmonic Alignment Forum with the H.A.O. –
6:30-8:30pm. This is the year of acclimating to a
new way of being. This time is created to support
you in acclimating to the new and awakening consciousness.
Open your mind, explore your edges
and experience group support in this sacred circle.
Participation in these events will bring your energy
into alignment with the Divine, and promote clarity,
health, confidence, and personal power. If you
are called, there is a seat in the circle – you just
need to say YES! $44. NeaClare.com/events. See
ad, page 14.
MONDAY, JUNE 23
Accelerate Your Healing – 6:15-7pm. Learn what
steps to take to get better quicker, stay healthy longer
and save money. Free. Location: MetroEast Natural
Healing Center, 6993 35th St N #2, Oakdale. RSVP
651-771-1703 or Info@NutritionChiropractic.com.
See ad, page 9.
Weekly Guided & Silent Meditation – 11-11:30am.
Led by a Prayer Chaplain in the Meditation Room,
this meditation is the same one going on concurongoing
events
Please call or check the websites
to ensure the classes or events
are still scheduled for that week.
Free Online Classes – The University of Minnesota
is among the largest public research universities in
the country, offering undergraduate, graduate and
professional students a multitude of opportunities
for study and research. ClassCentral.com/
university/minnesota.
Open to Abundance Challenge - Are you ready to
experience more abundance in your life? This free
14-day challenge is a fun, easy and powerful way to
open to new thinking. Nothing changes by itself; it
requires a catalyst of some sort. This 1challenge is the
spark of inspired action that will launch new thinking,
behaviors and results. The key is to be willing to take
that inspired action – are you ready to say YES? Free.
Courses.NeaClare.com/collections. See ad, page 14.
Midtown Global Market – Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. &
Sun 10am-6pm. If you’re looking for a more unique
shopping experience, head to the Midtown Global
Market, where more than 50 vendors sell food and
trinkets ranging from local produce to Somalian Pastries,
Middle Eastern olives and Asian spices. There
are also cultural events – from musical performances
to Irish step-dancing lessons. Free. 920 East Lake
St, Minneapolis. MidtownGlobalMarket.org/visit.
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JULY 10
Northwestern Health Sciences University Virtual
Discovery Day – 10am. Learn how to build your
career promoting lifelong healing in acupuncture
and Chinese medicine or massage therapy. Free.
NWHealth.edu/virtualdd/na. See ad, page 25.
OCTOBER 6-9
2021 Mount Shasta Retreat – Are you ready to
connect with your deeper and more expanded self?
Mount Shasta is a magical place. The pure energy the
mountain radiates makes it easy to connect with your
deepest essence and to remember your true purpose.
During this Mt. Shasta Retreat, Annette will take you
to places on the mountain that will support you in
receiving the wondrous gifts that Mount Shasta has
to offer. $848. AnnetteRugolo.com. See ad, page 9.
rently at Unity Village. It alternates affirmative prayer
and silence. Donation based. Online. UnityOfThe
ValleyMN.org /events-classes.
wednesday
Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop – 8:30-
9:30am. Patricia Enstad, a licensed social worker
and teacher, will provide a lively introduction to the
practices of Mindful Self-Compassion. She writes:
“As we consider the important tasks that lie ahead,
we will need to support our action with compassion
and resiliency. Subtle, yet powerful, these affirming
and portable methods can be utilized anywhere.”
Free. EastsideFreedomLibrary.org/events.
thursday
Hatha for Everyone – 6-7pm. Everyone is
welcome to this weekly drop-in class. All levels.
Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all
levels and increase your sense of well-being. $12.
Online. TheMeditationCenter.org.
Free Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a free
weekly meditation. Online. FreeMeditation.com.
friday
Gentle Yoga for Every Body – 10:30-noon. A welcoming
environment for students of all shapes and
sizes. $15. Online options. RiverGardenYoga.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE
DYNAMIC FUNCTIONAL HEALING
M. Cathcart, L.Ac.
5313 Lyndale Ave S. Minneapolis
DynamicFunctionalHealing.com
Comprehensive holistic care for
active adults seeking to enjoy the
pain-free, energetic life they crave.
Services include acupuncture &
herbs, manual therapies, manual
lymph drainage, corrective exercise,
pelvic floor rehab and micro/
nano needling. “Because your
quality of life matters.”
ZUOBIAO (ROY) YUAN, LIC. AC,
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Ave. S, Ste. 220, Edina
Roy@BhaktiClinic.com • 612-859-7709
Dr. Yuan has practiced acupuncture
and Chinese medicine since
1993, and is a current faculty
member at American Academy
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Medicine. His expertise includes
cancer care, musculoskeletal
disorders, mental disorders, infertility,
digestive disorders and
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BODY WORK
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE &
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Barb Ryan, LMT • 612-922-2389
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Avenue S, #220, Edina
Specializing in persistent and
chronic pain and mysteries of the
body. Also providing care to
clients seeking the experience of
deep relaxation and more selfconnection.
Skilled and compassionate
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BREAST HEALTH
AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY
Healthy Girls’ Breast Oil
Joyce Sobotta • 715-828-0117 text or call
Holistic breast health consults
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COACHING
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You will receive tools of empowerment that will
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COMPOSURE COACHING
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COACHING
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Providing spiritual guidance to
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Whole Person Dentistry observes
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body and spirit, not just your
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NATURAL SMILES DENTAL CARE
3434 Lexington Ave. N., Suite 700
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We’re an integrative
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DENTIST
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6230 10th St. N., Ste 520, Oakdale
651-731-3064 • PureDentalMN.com
Pure Dental offers integrative,
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651-735-4661
We are a holistic dental practice
devoted to restoring and
enhancing the natural beauty of
your smile using conservative,
state-of-the-art dental procedures
that result in beautiful, long
lasting smiles! We specialize in
safe removal of infected teeth as
well as placing ceramic implants and restorations.
See ad, page 15.
TOOTH BY THE LAKE
1401 Main St, Hopkins
952-475-1101 • ToothByTheLake.net
We build a foundation of trust
by treating our patients as
individuals. Understanding
how uneasy some patients
may feel about their dental
visits, we make a difference
by providing a relaxing and
positive experience. See ad, page 9.
EDUCATION
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH
SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
2501 W. 84th St., Bloomington
NWHealth.edu • 952-888-4777
Learn about the leading
health science programs
including Acupuncture
and Chinese Medicine,
Massage Therapy and
more. Prepare for success
at a leading natural integrative medicine university.
See ad, page 25.
ENERGY HEALING
EMOTION CODE HEALING
Master Hong
Certified Emotion Code Practitioner
11012 Cedar Lake Rd., Minnetonka
952-513-7285 or 914-708-9463
Chronic pain? Suffering from
emotions? Relationship problems?
Life not going as planned? The
Emotion Code is a tool I use to
help you break through any
emotional and spiritual blocks so
you can live your best life. Trial
session only $35.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALING
ANNETTE RUGOLO
Master Dowser
AnnetteRugolo.com
Is the energy of your home depleting
you or supporting you?
If you feel like you are hitting
your head against a brick wall, it
may be the wall of dense energy
in your home. To more easily
expand into our light and our
soul purpose, it is important that
the spaces we live energetically
support us. Contact me for more
information on dowsing, environmental healing and
space clearing. See ad, page 9.
ESSENTIAL OILS
AROMATHERAPY NATURE’S WAY
Joyce Sobotta • 715-828-0117
AromaTherapyNaturesWay.com
Education about pure essential
oils and the lymphatic system
available on my website. I offer
consultations and custom blends
that work synergistically for a
wide range of emotional and
health concerns. See ad, page 24.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
CAMPFIRE STUDIO
Sara Shrode, Graphic Designer
612-554-6304 • CampfireStudio.net
Sara@CampfireStudio.net
Ignite the possibilities of
your next project by
having Campfire Studio
design it! Innovative, fullservice
graphic design studio that takes the essence
of a campfire—warmth, stories, community—and
infuses it into every design project we do.
HEALTH FOOD STORES
MASTEL’S HEALTH FOODS
1526 St Clair Ave, St Paul
Mastels.com • 651-690-1692
Mastel’s Health Foods is Minnesota’s
oldest health and wellness
store. We carry a full line of
vitamins, minerals, supplements,
herbs and more. We emphasize
organic, biodynamic, biodegradable,
holistic and hypoallergenic
products and pride ourselves on
stocking hard-to-find items. See
ad, page 24.
INTEGRATED HEALTH
BHAKTI WELLNESS CENTER
7550 France Ave. S., #220, Edina
612-859-7709 • BhaktiClinic.com
Bhakti provides a holistic
environment where independent
practitioners come
together to offer an integrative
path to wellness; mind,
body and spirit. Our providers offer chiropractic,
energy therapy, massage, microcurrent therapy,
acupuncture, psychotherapy and much more so that
you can feel your best, remain healthy & thrive. See
ad, page 19.
METROEAST NATURAL
HEALING CENTER
6993 35th St N #2, Oakdale
651-771-1703 • NutritionChiropractic.com
Nutrition Response Testing
(NRT) is a noninvasive
system of analyzing the
body to determine the underlying
causes of illness and non-optimum health.
Our clinically proven system may be quite different
from any other healing practice you have experienced.
The actual procedure is simple and direct,
with the body providing all of the information and
feedback needed. See ad, page 9.
PHYSICIANS
DR. ISAAC M. ENGHOLM
Deploy Health Family Practice/
Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Ave. S, Ste. 220, Edina
DeployHealthFP.com • 612-712-4423
Dr. Engholm’s practice offers
unlimited office visits,
with most lasting over an
hour. He offers telehealth
and home visits at no additional
charge and his patients
can call 24/7, which reduces the need to utilize
after-hours urgent care or emergency room visits.
Memberships are $75/mo for adults, and $25/mo for
children (added to adult member). See ad, page 19.
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Bhakti Wellness Center
7550 France Ave. S. Suite 220, Edina
612-564-9947 • FranBieganekTherapy.com
As a Licensed Psychologist,
Fran provides holistic, traumainformed
therapy to help clients
identify areas of potential
growth, obstacles to growth,
and processes that facilitate
healing and transcendence. She
also provides QEEG (brain
mapping) and neurofeedback
services that facilitate increased brain efficiency.
See ad, page 19.
RADIO/PODCASTS
AM950 THE PROGRESSIVE VOICE
OF MINNESOTA
AM950Radio.com
The only Progressive Talk Radio
station in Minnesota. We strive to
provide the best progressive
programming available and
feature national talkers Thom
Hartmann, Stephanie Miller, Mike
Crute and Brad Friedman. We are
also dedicated to local programming that creates a
community forum for important Minnesota Progressive
issues. See ad, page 32.
SKINCARE - NATURAL
SILK ROAD WELLNESS
Annie Qaiser and Sameen Khan
SilkRoadWellness.com
Silk Road Wellness is the
first fully halal-certified
wellness brand in USA. A
bold fusion of East and
West, the distinctive skincare
and wellness line is a
unique combination of
traditional healing systems, prophetic traditions and
contemporary natural beauty standards. All products
are free of artificial coloring, preservatives and fillers
and are packaged in eco-friendly and reusable
packaging. See ad, page 15.
SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS
ECKANKAR TEMPLE OF ECK
7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen
952-380-2200 • Eckankar.org
Are you looking for the
personal experience of
God? Eckankar can help
you fulfill your dream. We
offer ways to explore your
own unique and natural
relationship with the
Divine through personalized study to apply in your
everyday life. See ad, page 3.
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