Saturday, December 31, 2011

D.K. Brainard - Personal Evolution Astrology


It's not just a New Earth... It's a New 'You" too!


May your inner dragon keep you brave in 2012


May your inner dragon keep you brave in 2012
by Tim Miejan

Two decades ago, before the human potential movement morphed into Oprah and Buddhist principles paved the way for Presence studies, The Edge was created in the Upper Midwest to share insights on the essence of spirituality and the integration of alternative healing and conventional medicine.

It was a time of great expansion. Holistic business was booming as new centers opened far and wide to offer treatments and classes on complementary therapies. New shops opened to share books and gifts to support body, mind and soul.

Every month, and every year, revealed more. The Edge continued to evolve in concert with the holistic community, ever mindful of the need to offer support in an era filled with uncertainty. Contributors wrote articles that uplifted our spirits, all the while knowing that transformation is not an easy business.

Now it is 2012. We’ve witnessed incredible upheaval on this planet in recent years. It has taken a toll. Climate change has taken many lives; the collapse of the stock market has erased many life savings. And many of the people who opened small businesses to support body, mind and soul have had to shut their doors.

The Edge, which turns 20 in 2012, remains here to offer its support. Each month in 2012, we will celebrate the legacy of this publication.

Chinese astrology proclaims 2012 as the Year of the Dragon, the mightiest of all signs, regarded in China as a divine beast, not one we should seek and destroy. The dragon symbolizes ambition, dominance, bravery and success. Dragons are free spirits with great passion.

It is fitting that 2012 is a dragon year, not because it will take dragon powers to overcome all of the doomsday hype attached to the end of this year, but because the transformation every one of us is going through requires dragonlike resiliency and determination. Your experience – with spirituality, with healing, with magic and inspiration – has prepared you for this moment. Be strong and be bold! a

TIM MIEJAN is editor and co-publisher of The Edge. Contact him at 651.578.8969. Visit Miejan.com for words and artwork.
COPYRIGHT © 2012. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Achieve Harmony between your Mouth and Body


Aromatherapy Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils


Community Directory


  Herbal Medicine

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The healing properties of natural herbs have been acknowledged and used by all cultures for millennia. The following are sources for Herbal Medicine in the Upper Midwest: Cardinal Acupuncture, 1559 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105, 651.698.6363, info@cardinalacupuncture.com — At Cardinal Acupuncture, we use Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal formulas, … [Read more...]

 

Osteopathic & Naturopathic Care

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There are several vital holistic medical practices that provide extensive care for the whole body: Naturopathy & Osteopathy. Naturopathy is a system of medicine based on the healing power of nature, and most naturopathic doctors use a variety of therapies and techniques. Osteopathy is a drug-free, non-invasive medicine that focuses on total body health to … [Read more...]

 

Children’s Natural Health

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Children's Natural Health is more important than ever in this highly processed world of ours. Fortunately, holistic approaches to caring for our children's health are not only being offered by more health care centers and practitioners, but they are what parents are asking for. The following are sources for holistic care for children in the Upper … [Read more...]

Animal Communication

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An animal communicator can telepathically talk with your pets, whether they are living or in spirit form. They will give you vital information for their happiness and wellness. The following intuitives offer animal communication services: Animal Bridges, Elaine Garley, 612.237.9580, elaine@animalbridges.com, www.animalbridges.com -- Elaine communicates with all animals, living and deceased, helping people understand their … [Read more...]

Beauty & Spas

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A vast array of natural products are now available to promote health and beauty, and many spa services serve the health and beauty needs of the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest. The following businesses offer beauty & spa services in the Upper Midwest: Artifex Manuum Spa and Gallery, 1016 W. 27th St., Suite 100, Minneapolis, Mn 55408, 612.710.0109, artifexmanuum@gmail.com, www.artifexmanuumspa.com -- The specialists at Artifex … [Read more...]

Chinese Medicine

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Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as TCM, includes a range of traditional medicine practices originating in China. Although well accepted in the mainstream of medical care throughout East Asia, it is considered an alternative medical system in much of the Western world. The following centers and practitioners offer acupuncture and other forms of Chinese Medicine: Balance Acupuncture, 7094 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes, MN … [Read more...]

Chiropractic

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The health profession known as Chiropractic focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care involves more than just treatment of back pain, neck pain, headaches and pain in the joints, for Doctors of Chiropractic recognize the holistic nature of healing. The following chiropractors support our community: Dr. Maria … [Read more...]

Coaching

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Coaching is a relatively new self-empowerment tool once reserved for athletes or executives. Coaching supports your life's journey, and those who offer coaching listen, nudge and encourage your exploration of the path you are choosing in life. The following coaches support our community: Susan Anacker, Professional Life Coach, 612.718.3973, SAnacker@hotmail.com, www.SusanAnacker.com — Individual Life Coaching with special …[Read more...]

Counseling / Psychotherapy

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We may eat right, exercise, do our yoga, connect within through meditation and meet with like-minded others for spiritual connection, but another important part of living holistically relates to our emotions and our mind. Consider these practitioners and businesses that offer holistic Psychotherapy & Counseling: BLISS One Consciousness, Mysnikol … [Read more...]

Energy Healing

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Energy medicine, one of five domains of “complementary and alternative medicine,” involves the channeling of universal life force energy to promote healing and the balancing of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels of the body. The following energy healers support our community: 4th Dimension Healing, Mary Jo Feely, CHTP, HTCP Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Reiki Master Practitioner, Stillwater, MN, … [Read more...]

Fitness

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Regular exercise benefits all of us. It helps us to live longer and experience wellness and balance. Most exercise plans consist of aerobics, strength training, and balance and flexibility. Before starting an exercise program, most older adults should undergo a history and physical examination. The following fitness centers serve our community: Body Prayers Yoga & Massage, Hiyala Indiga, 9201 Lexington Ave. N., Suite 5C, … [Read more...]

Green Products & Services

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What is more holistic than products and services that not only support our needs, but do so in harmony with the planet? A growing array of Green Products & Services support all aspects of our lives, including these in the Upper Midwest: Aladdin Solar, Charlie and Donna Pickard, Excelsior, MN, 952.401.7073, info@AladdinSolar.com, www.Aladdinsolar.com — Aladdin Solar specializes in … [Read more...]

Healing Centers

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Holistic healing promote balance of the whole body - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Healing centers provide that balance through a wide array of modalities, all of which are intended to support the body's natural ability to heal itself. The following Healing Centers support our community: Adagio Holistic Therapies, LLC, 2457 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55405, 612.288.0488, www.adagioholistic.com - Maya … [Read more...]

Holistic Education

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Education that provides a perspective that balances body, mind and soul encourages people to live to their full potential as spiritual beings having a human experience. Consider these practitioners and businesses that offer Holistic Education in the Upper Midwest…and beyond: All Ways Health Center, Dr. Kathleen Higgins, director, 2585 Hamline Ave. N., Suite E, Roseville, MN 55113, 651.631.9488, www.allwayshealthcenter.com, … [Read more...]

Hypnotherapy

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Hypnotherapy is often applied in order to modify a subject's behavior, emotional content, and attitudes, as well as a wide range of conditions including dysfunctional habits, anxiety, stress-related illness, pain management, and personal development. The following Hypnotherapists serve our community: A Better You Hypnosis Center, Kristin Schreier, 3200 Lexington Ave., Suite 1, Shoreview, MN 55126, 763.783.7033, … [Read more...]

Intuitives

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We all have intuition, but not all of us are attuned to the small, still voice of intuition that directs us along our path in life. Thankfully, there are those among us who have that gift. It comes in many forms, from psychics who can connect with us when we cannot hear our inner selves, to mediums, who connect with loved ones who have passed. The following intuitives serve our community: All about the Journey, Harmony Green, … [Read more...]

Meditation

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Meditation is a holistic discipline by which the practitioner attempts to get beyond the reflexive, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. Meditation is a component of many religions, and has been practiced since antiquity. The following centers and spas offer the experience of meditation, as well as meditation training: breathing room, 1310 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN, 952.473.3007, … [Read more...]

Nutrition & Natural Food

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It’s said that we are what we eat. That is literally true, for what we put in our body creates our body, as it renews itself each moment. It’s also said that the closer to sunlight you get, the healthier the food is. Vegetables, fruits and grains, which grow directly in the sunlight, are considered the healthiest foods. The following businesses and individuals offer nutrition & natural food services in our community: Back … [Read more...]

Pet Health & Services

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Holistic perspectives have always been a part of the animal world, including the care of household pets. Today, veterinary care includes many holistic specialists, and many people are choosing natural products for the care of their pets. Animal communicators also are playing a greater role in the lives of people and their pets. Consider these practitioners and businesses in the Upper … [Read more...]

Retreat Centers

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Retreat centers are typically spiritual settings that allow you to withdraw from the rigors of daily life and recharge and renew your body, mind and soul. Such centers often promote connection with nature, meditation and solitude to help you restore balance. The following retreat centers serve our community: Afton Embrace Retreat House, 14725 Afton Blvd. S., Afton, MN, 651.436.1880, jeanneb4@gmail.com -- Welcome to this … [Read more...]

Spiritual Centers

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A wide variety of centers exist throughout the Upper Midwest, offering offers weekly meditation classes and retreats with guided meditation, spiritual teachings, classes for personal, interpersonal and organizational development, and opportunities to allow you to feel deep relaxation, peace and harmony. The following Spiritual Centers serve our community: Amanae & Frequencies of Brilliance Center of Minnesota, … [Read more...]

Therapeutic Massage

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Therapeutic Massage involving the practice of kneading or manipulating a person's muscles and other soft tissue with the intent of improving a person's well-being or health. There are a wide variety of massage modalities that promote health and vitality. The following massage therapists serve our community: Adagio Holistic Therapies LLC, 2457 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55405, 612.288.0488, www.adagioholistic.com – … [Read more...]

Women’s Health

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Women and men are very different when it comes to our health, even beyond care related to pregnancy and menopause. Many holistic health modalities support the specific needs of women. The following businesses and individuals offer women’s health services in our community: Acres for Life, Center for Growth & Learning, Lynn Moore, Chisago, MN, 651.353.2860, info@acresforlife.com, www.acresforlife.com -- Equine Assisted … [Read more...]

Yoga

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Yoga is a healing system of theory and practice. It is a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. Yoga is a perfect system to promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual fitness. The following Yoga teachers and centers serve our community: Laura Albertson (Param Atma Kaur), RYT, BREAK through Healing, St. Cloud, MN 320.291.3070, … [Read more...]