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Gluten-Free Diets: What They Are and Why You Can Benefit

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You might be wondering why more people are diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. From my research, a number of reasons emerged. Americans are eating significantly more processed foods, most of which contain gluten, than they ever have in the past -- coupled with faster-paced, multi-tasking lifestyles. Both of these factors compromise the digestive system. In addition, doctors are more aware of these digestive disorders and are testing more frequently for them. The following are … [Read more...]

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Can my pain be my medicine?

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"When people are speaking passionately and are in a creative 'zone' or well-being, they may appear more beautiful or vibrant." - Donald Epstein, D.C. The brain probably does not interpret this statement and automatically think "chiropractic." Most often it is associated with "cracking the back" to "get rid of back pain." One might ask, "How is chiropractic related to expressing my authentic self?" What if the body had the capacity to better connect to the internal wisdom and gain a greater … [Read more...]

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EFT: The Breakthrough Emotional Therapy of the New Millennium

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It's a fact that our emotional health plays a vital role in our physical well-being. Every day we experience how our body responds to emotions. Our hearts pound when we're frightened, our faces turn red when we're embarrassed, our palms become sweaty (or our tummy aches) when we're anxious and many people have numerous physical responses when they're stressed. Stress can cause indigestion, teeth-grinding, tinnitus, immune system disorders, hypertension, respiratory ailments and much … [Read more...]

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Suffering leads to invention to relieve pain

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The Story Behind the Product My journey started back in the late 1950s when my father began helping his athletes with back pain by using an osteopathic technique. He would place his hand under the sacrum, lift and hold for about 20 minutes until he felt a release. The sacrum, a wedge-shaped bone in the center of the hips, often is referred to as the keystone of our anatomy, the center of gravity with all of the weight from the upper torso transferring through the center and down to the … [Read more...]

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Seasonally Affective Disorder?

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Some people wonder if wintertime depression -- or Seasonally Affective Disorder (SAD) -- is "real." To those who may have doubt, I say, "Hey, buddy, it's below zero outside! The inside of my nose freezes when I'm outside for more than one minute!" Seriously, our bodies are getting about 1/20th of the amount of sunlight we get in the summer. We don't have nice fresh food or flowers from the garden. The heated air is dry. It's hard in the cold to get all the movement and exercise we need, so … [Read more...]

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Shadow Lights opens metaphysical shop in South Metro

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The newly opened Shadow Lights Minnesota Candle and Metaphysical Shop in Prior Lake is the area's only metaphysical store in the Southwest Metro. The store has a decidedly witchy flavor and carries one-of-a-kind pointy hats, brooms, cauldrons, essential oils, stones, incense, herbs, organic herbal teas, wands, pendulums, candle holders, journals, ink and much more. Owned locally by Kim and John Hinnenkamp, they have their own label essential oil blends, bath-salts and candles. Shadow Lights … [Read more...]

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Picture Perfect

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As we enter our new year, what kind of mental pictures are you holding about it? Are you enthusiastically envisioning how well it could go, or are you worrying about what could go wrong? Do the images you focus on represent your authentic intentions, or are you adopting the thoughts, feelings, and expectations that others feed or try to impose on you? You might be inspired by an anecdote from a Ken Burns documentary on the evolution of the radio industry. When television began to replace … [Read more...]

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Star Wisdom | January 2011

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Hey Edge readers: I'll be hosting the brand new Edge Astrology show the first Wednesday of every month on Edge Talk Radio. We'll be previewing 2011 and taking your astrology questions in the premier episode, airing Wednesday, January 5 at 6 pm CST. Listen at Blogtalkradio.com/edgemagazine or call 1.714.364.4750. Archives at Edgemagazine.net/edge-talk-radio. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)...You're a stranger in a strange land the first half of the month, as a 12th House eclipse and Mars in … [Read more...]

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Four Simple Steps to Success with Ease

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Every one of us has the power within to do what we love to do for a living, and to be successful, as well. There are four simple steps to achieve your dreams in life -- even if you're lazy, inexperienced, overwhelmed, or financially challenged: 1. Dream It all begins by daring to dream. Everything ever created first started as a dream. At first, our dreams are just insubstantial bits of imagination, delicate and easily lost, but as we continue to focus on our dreams, they become more and … [Read more...]

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Avatar’s Cameron documents efforts to protect sacred river

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Highly acclaimed director James Cameron (Avatar) teamed up with Amazon Watch to produce a short feature "A Message from Pandora" to spotlight the battle to stop construction of the massive Belo Monte Dam on the Xingu River in the Brazilian Amazon, which thousands of local Indigenous people have vowed to resist, citing its potential devastating impact on their communities and the rainforest environment. The indigenous tribes who inhabit the region say the Xingu River is sacred and that the … [Read more...]

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Letter to the editor

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Dear editor, After living in Minneapolis for ten years (I have lived many places around this country and around the world and Minneapolis is my favorite place), I have finally come across your magazine, The Edge. It is just fabulous. I just wanted to thank you and bless you and wish you continued energy and inspiration. Warmest regards! Kim Kotila, Minneapolis … [Read more...]

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Dalai Lama plans May return to Cities

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The Center for Spirituality & Healing (CSH) and the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota (TAFM) have announced a special Twin Cities visit by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on May 8-9. The theme of His Holiness' visit, the first official trip to the state since 2001, will be "One Heart, One Mind, One Universe." The Minnesota visit features three planned events: May 8 -- Medicine Buddha Empowerment: A Tibetan Cultural and Spiritual Ceremony promoting personal and societal healing … [Read more...]

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What Christian Mystics Know That You Don’t

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There is nothing mysterious about the word "mystical." Mystical means simply having an experience beyond the five senses. When you experience love, it is an example of a mystical experience. When you feel a presence within you when you pray or meditate, that is a mystical experience. The feeling you get when you open to a consciousness that is much deeper or higher than you are used to is a mystical experience. A mystical experience changes you at the very core of your being. What you used to … [Read more...]

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‘The Nature of Existence’ film debuts January 30

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For anyone who's ever wondered about the big questions comes the critically-acclaimed, awarding-winning feature film, The Nature of Existence, asking why do we exist? What is God? What is morality? What is spirituality? What's the difference between prayer and meditation? And more.... Noted Minnesota native filmmaker, documentarian and producer/director Roger Nygard (Trekkies 1 and 2, Six Days in Roswell) traveled the globe for four years, exploring the world's philosophies, religions and … [Read more...]

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Hatha Yoga

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January 4 – Hatha Yoga: New classes in pure, classical hatha yoga for physical, psychological and spiritual health begin this week. Gentle, Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced. Eight weeks, $80, or $75 pre-registered. Call IHT: 651.645.1291, www.ihtyoga.org. … [Read more...]

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