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dgewood Middle School, in Mounds View, has become a magnet school participating in the STEAM (science, technol-


ogy, engineering, arts and math) program. Parents can register their children for one of the 60 available spots when the program debuts


this fall via the school’s section at MoundsViewSchools.org. STEAM’s goal is to enhance education by making it more au- thentic and project-based, integrating all of a student’s classes to work in harmony with each other and be relatable to real-world events. Teachers from across the curriculum are participating. As students go from class to class, they will continually be


working on the same project, but with different perspectives gained from each of their classes. Offering an assortment of projects is crucial, so that the students can select something that genuinely interests them.


School location: 5100 N. Edgewood Dr. To learn more about STEAM or to register, call the school at 651-621-6000 or visit the website.


Transcendental Meditation Programs for Veterans with PTSD


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he Twin Cities Transcendental Meditation Center, in St. Paul,


can teach 20 to 30 more military veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) the sim- ple, natural and effortless mental technique of Transcendental Meditation (TM) this year, thanks to funding by Operation Warrior Wellness. Already, the David Lynch Foundation-sponsored outreach has enabled 33 veterans and some of their spouses to learn TM at the center during the last six months. Two pilot studies—one with Iraq/Afghani-


stan veterans, conducted in 2009, and the other with Vietnam veterans, published in 1986— showed an unprecedented 50 to 70 percent reduction in PTSD symptoms in just eight to 12 weeks. So far, no other therapy tested has had such successful results. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is currently recruit-


ing veterans with PTSD for their own research project on TM. Financial assistance is available on a case-by-case basis.


Meditation Center location: 399 Ruth St. For more information, call 651-714-0254, email TwinCities@TM.org or visit TM.org, OperationWarriorWellness.org or DavidLynchFoundation.org/ military.html. VA location: One Veterans Dr. For more information, call 612-725-2000 or 866-414-5058 or visit Minneapolis.va.gov.


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Soldier undergoing Transcendental Meditation


EcoBonus Launches Program at Twin Cities Co-ops


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hoppers at several Twin Cities co-ops will be among the first in the nation to utilize EcoBonus, the free information and rewards program for individuals that are passionate about natural, eco-friendly and socially responsible products. In a current pilot program running through June, shoppers at The Wedge, Mississippi Market and Linden Hills co-ops can obtain free EcoBonus points, along with more than 300 coupons for local and sustainable businesses, via a free Chinook Book mobile coupon pack. The program helps eco-conscious shop- pers learn which companies deliver sustainable, natural products. Registering at EcoBonus.com provides access to a vast online


searchable database of 75,000-plus natural products. The website and the affiliated Chinook Book app also contain coupons and deals on eco-friendly products, including more than 300 of the offers avail- able in the printed Chinook Book. Shoppers can obtain coupons, gifts or, in the near future, donate to socially responsible nonprofits, by submitting EcoBonus product barcodes online or by mail. EcoBonus does not limit rewards to only one store or manu-


facturer. Members can earn points from an ever-growing number of companies that offer healthful, eco-friendly products—the only rule is that the products must meet strict guidelines from third-party certi- fiers, such as SPINS or GoodGuide, to be included in the program.


For more information, visit the website.


Family First Chiropractic Continues Wellness University


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aunched last fall, Family First Chiro- practic and Wellness Center’s Wellness


University continues from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Upcoming class topics at the Maple- wood facility will include Health Begins at Home, on May 8, which will discuss the 10 most likely toxins that exist in the home, natural health treatments and more; Wellness: What Your Mind Has to Do With It, a discussion on June 12 on the power of thought and its positive effect on health; plus stress management and nutrition during the following months. “Our philosophy is to help you live a more vibrant and


Dr. Angela Dreyer


healthy life,” says Dr. Angela Dreyer, who specializes in pediatric and pregnancy care. The center offers many other wellness-based services and


programs to educate and inform on how to achieve optimal health and pain-free living, including free introductory yoga and Pilates classes and affordable hypnobirthing classes. The clinic also offers fee-based classes on such topics as vaccines, ADHD, ear infections and gluten-free diets.


Location: 2485 Maplewood Dr., Ste. 215, (Hwy. 61 between Beam and Hwy. 36). For more information, call 651-484-9009 or visit MyFamilyFirstChiro.com.


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