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Natural Awakenings Twin Cities March 2022

March 2022 is our Food and Nutrition Issue which features articles on plant-based foods, supporting farmer's markets, beyond picky eating, Facebook marketing tips and so much more!

Featuring: Unstoppable Rise of Plant-Based Foods, The Bounty of Farmers Markets Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet, Beyond Picky Eating Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders
Manual for patients with liver and gallbladder conditions
Bircher-Benner 2 Manual for Patients with Liver and Gallbladder Conditions
Sponsored Content A fundamental goal of the Maximilian Bircher Foundation is the promotion of research work to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and scientifically based regulatory naturopathy. Read More »
For Optimal Health, Food May Not Be Enough
Sponsored Content There are a wide variety of factors that prevent people from achieving optimum nutrition through food alone, including agriculture practices and modern lifestyle. Read More »
Free Intro to Inner Diamond Basic Webinar with Annette Rugolo
Inner Diamond Basic course introduces participants to this important time in our planetary history and gain the basic tools necessary to begin making the most of this opportunity. Read More »
Lip/Tongue-Tie Release & Myofunctional Therapy Help with Nutrition
Amy Ha Truong, DDS, of Pure Dental, is expanding their services to offer Lip/Tongue-Tie Release using the latest technology, including the use of a CO2 laser - a quick and gentle procedure. Read More »
Myofascial Release for Oral Health
Sponsored Content Myofascial release is a holistic and therapeutic treatment commonly used in dentistry to treat muscular tenderness, also known as myalgia. Read More »
Reiki Sessions at Total Health and Healing Center, Coon Rapids
Reiki Master Amy Nesdahl has recently opened office hours at Total Health and Healing Center (THHC), in Coon Rapids. Read More »
Ridwell Expands to Twin Cities, Collects Reusable and Hard-To-Recycle Items
Ridwell, an innovative and eco-friendly service, is now making it easier for residents of the Twin Cities to reuse and recycle items that cannot be placed in the city’s curbside recycling bins. Read More »
Tips to Make One’s Presence Felt on Facebook
Sponsored Content Building one's Facebook presence might look easy, however, making one’s presence felt requires time and effort, apart from the strategic adjustment, monitoring and ongoing execution. Read More »
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Ann Armbrecht on the Business of Ethical Botanicals
Writer and anthropologist Ann Armbrecht explores the relationship between humans and the planet, notably through her work with plants and plant medicine. Read More »
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A Weekend Warrior Survival Guide: Prevention, First-Aid and Recovery
Weekend warrior injuries can be serious, taking months and even surgery to be resolved. With prevention, simple exercises and minimal investment of time, most suffering can be avoided. Read More »
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Bacteria May Become Plastic Pathfinders
A study has discovered that microbes in oceans and soils worldwide are evolving to eat plastic. Read More »
Golden retriever dog sitting in front of food bowl full of vegetables
Beyond Kibble: How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food
There are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freeze-dried raw foods. Here's what to look for in healthy dog and cat food. Read More »
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Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders
Children of any gender and age can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids, but holistic solutions can help with childhood eating disorders. Read More »
Cauliflower coated with buffalo sauce
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
This healthier version of buffalo wings is meat-free and baked instead of fried, but full of flavor and spice. Read More »
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Burnout Recovery: Ways to Reset and Find Balance
Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm and causing health issues to arise. Here are helpful strategies to find balance and healing. Read More »
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Drink Coffee and Tea to Reduce Dementia and Stroke Risk
Study finds that drinking both coffee and tea in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively. Read More »
Veggie sandwiches with wheat buns on wooden cutting board
Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate
How to start adapting a plant-based diet using vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors for meat-alternatives. Read More »
Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements
Eat Alpha Lipoic Acid-Rich Foods to Live Longer
A high dietary intake of foods containing alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a plant-based amino acid essential to the body’s metabolism, is associated with reduced risks of death from various causes. Read More »
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Environment Damaged by Winter Road Salt
The salt used on roads to combat snow and ice in the winter is wreaking havoc on the environment and our drinking water. Read More »
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Flip Side of Melting Glaciers May Benefit Salmon
More than 300 melting glaciers between British Columbia and Alaska have the potential to create 3,800 miles of new salmon habitat by 2100. Read More »
Bioengineered label logo for genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE)
The labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency. Read More »
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Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom
When we’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we can find the inner wisdom we need with these simple journaling steps. Read More »
Child sitting at dining table looking at full plate of food with head in hand, displaying lack of interest in eating
Kids’ Eating Disorders
Signs of anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), pica and other childhood eating disorders common in children 12 and under. Read More »
Eggplant parmigiana in cast iron skillet
One-Pan Skillet Eggplant Parmigiana
A vegan version of this delicious Italian favorite using plant-based mozzarella. Read More »
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People of Faith Find Deep Connection to the Environment
Most of the world’s organized religious sects contain a doctrine or reference to preserving the environment. Read More »
Plant-based burger patties made with corn, black beans and veggies on top of a wooden cutting board
Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations
Vegans have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices go mainstream with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet and our health. Read More »
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Run 10 Minutes for a Brain Boost
New research shows that a mere 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running boosts cognitive function. Read More »
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Sustainably Coping with Sea Level Rise
In the coastal nation of the Netherlands, houseboats able to cope with rising seas or rain-induced floods are being constructed. Read More »
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Take Vinegar to Lower the Blues
Researchers found a reduction in self-reported depression scores in study participants who consumed daily amounts of vinegar. Read More »
Discarded Styrofoam container polluting waterway environment
The 411 on Styrofoam: Why We Should Just Say No
The harm Styrofoam causes to human health and the planet outweighs its convenience. Here are safer, eco-friendly alternatives. Read More »
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The Bounty of Farmers Markets: Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet
Farmers’ markets offer the freshest fruits and veggies around, encourage organic and seasonal eating, support local farmers, and lower the carbon footprint of buying and shipping produce. Read More »
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Tips to Prevent Injury
Simple stretches and warmups to help prevent injuries before participating in a workout or physical activity. Read More »
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