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Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Training Offered in Minneapolis


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ody Intelligence Training is offering a two-year practitioner course


in biodynamic craniosacral therapy (BCST), beginning next month. The non-residential, five-day introductory seminar, which is part of nine seminars in all, will be held February 13 through 17 at the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, in Minneapolis. This certification training is intended


for anyone who is interested, including health professionals who wish to add this modality to their existing work, those who wish to start a career in biodynamic cra- niosacral therapy or anyone who would like to learn more about it for personal enrichment. The seminar is a stand-alone workshop; participants can take the entire series of workshops or just one. BCST is a subtle, whole-body ap-


proach to wellness and healing that ad- dresses the central nervous system, brain, spine, and cerebral spinal fluid. Issues in the body can be detected by trained therapists through gentle, sensitive touch. According to the Body Intelligence web- site, “The art of the therapist is to connect with the underlying forces of health and facilitate a process of natural reorganiza- tion. These forces express as subtle motion of tissues and fluids that can be felt by sensitive hands. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy takes a whole-person approach to healing and the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit are deeply ac- knowledged.”


Cost: $944 for single seminar; $8,500 (payment plans available) for two-year certification program. Location: Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 4401 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis. For more information or to register, call 612-859-7709 or visit BodyIntelligence.com. See ad on pg 16.


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Cranberry Juice Yields Knockout Punch


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hen scientific studies first provided evidence that cranberries are a powerful agent in fighting urinary


tract infections (UTI), the supplement industry was fast to react by putting cranberry pills and extracts on the market. But are they as effective as drinking cranberry juice or eating the sauce? Recent analysis by Worcester Polytechnic Institute


offers answers. The researchers tested proanthocyanidins (PAC), a group of flavonoids found in cranberries and thought to be what gives the juice its infection-fighting proper- ties, offering hope that these could translate into an effective extract. However, the report concluded that cranberry juice itself is far better at preventing biofilm formation—the precursor of infection—than PACs alone. The virulent form of E. coli bacteria that is the cause of most UTIs is covered


with small, hair-like projections, known as fimbriae, which act like hooks and latch onto cells that line the urinary tract. When enough bacteria adhere to the cells, they form a biofilm that leads to infection. Cranberry juice prevented the bacteria from forming this biofilm, while PACs alone were not as effective.


Good Foods to Keep the Brain Sharp


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otene; and folate. The scientists found that higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids corresponded to lower blood beta-amyloid levels. Particularly, those consuming just one gram more than other study subjects’


ew research reveals that diet may make a difference in reducing the risk of developing the most common form of dementia, known as Alzheimer’s disease. A study published by the American Academy of Neurology suggests that eating foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be related to lower blood levels of a problematic protein called beta-amyloid associated with Alzheimer’s and memory problems. For the study, 1,219 people older than 65 and free of dementia provided information about their diets for an average of 1.2 years before their blood was tested for beta-amyloid. Researchers looked specifically at 10 nutrients, including saturated fatty acids; omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids; mono-unsaturated fatty acids; vitamins E, C, B12


and D; beta-car-


average daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids experienced a 20 to 30 percent de- crease in beta-amyloid levels in the blood. One gram of omega-3s can be ob- tained by eating half a salmon fillet, once a week. Other foods that contain healthy omega-3s are flax seeds, almonds, walnuts and walnut oil, tuna and sardines and in small amounts, vegetables like Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach and salad greens.


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