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Are You Ready to Shine?


A Annette Rugolo


nnette Rugolo


leads two separate workshops this month, teaching partici- pants how to access powerful light fre-


quencies with the Inner Diamond Meditation. The introductory class takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m., on September 15. “A world of color exists in and around us,” states Rugolo, who helps participants learn how to access powerful light fre- quencies for protection, support, manifestation and releasing old patterns that can keep people stuck. All attendees receive an audio download and e-book. The Inner Diamond Workshop


is a two-and-a-half-day experiential and transformational event that takes place 6 to 9 p.m., September 24, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Septem- ber 25 and 26.


“I help participants learn how to use these powerful light frequen- cies to create enlightened respons- es to events, clear karmic patterns and transform their lives,” Rugolo explains. Participants also learn how to quickly and easily create a conscious connection to higher levels of awareness, change their brainwaves and create new path- ways to a conscious life.


Cost: $20/introductory class; $349/ weekend workshop. Location: Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel, 12201 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka. For more information, visit Conscious LifeResources.com.


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Free Holistic Health Workshops N


ormandale Community College’s Integrative Health Educa- tion Center is holding a free open house, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on September 12. Taught by Normandale’s experienced instructors, the Fall


Warm-Up event will have 45-minute workshops on a variety of healing modalities. Ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathic medi- cine, applied kinesiology and EFT “tapping” are on the schedule. Movement classes will also be highlighted, including restor- ative yoga, hoop dancing and tai chi. With multiple workshops happening simultaneously, participants will be able to pick and


choose the topics that most interest them. Normandale’s Fall Warm-Up offers a taste of the many holistic health classes,


workshops and certificates offered in Normandale Community College’s continuing education. Registration is open to the community by phone or online.


Location: Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave S.,Minneapolis. For more information, call 952-358-8343, email NCal@Normandale.edu or visit Normandale.edu/ce. See ad, page 21.


Step One Launches Foods to Support Heart Disease Prevention in Patients with Celiac Disease


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eople with celiac disease face a nearly twofold increased risk of developing heart disease. Step One Foods has launched the first and only line of physician-formulat- ed, gluten-free foods specifically designed to help reduce that risk. “Many gluten-free foods in the marketplace are nutritionally inferior and even counterproductive to cardiovascular disease prevention,” states Cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas, M.D., FACC, co-founder and chief medical officer of Step One Foods. “Each ingredient in every Step One product has a specific nutritional purpose and was chosen for its heart health-promoting properties.” All Step One Foods contain scientifically proven levels of the four critical nutrition- al building blocks of cardiovascular health: plant sterols, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Each serving contains at least 1000mg of plant sterols, 2000 µmol of antioxidants, 1500mg of omega-3 fatty acids, and 5g of fiber. Executive Director of the Celiac Support Association, Mary A. Schluckebier, com-


ments, “The increased risk for heart disease is a big health issue for patients with celiac disease. We need to increase awareness and encourage efforts to reduce that risk.” The Step One Foods gluten-free product line includes Whole Oats and Walnut


Pancake Mix; Dark Chocolate Crunch Bars; Cranberry Pecan Bars; Blueberry Cinna- mon Oatmeal; Strawberry Banana Smoothie Mix; and Anytime Sprinkle. Every product is pre-portioned and comes in a single serve package requiring minimal to no prepara- tion. Step One Foods contain no additives, chemicals, flavorings or colorings. “We developed our collection of Step One Foods to serve as the nutritional foundation of a comprehensive heart health plan for all patients at risk for heart dis- ease—including those with celiac disease,” explains food industry veteran Barbara Birr, co-founder of Step One.


Step One Foods, based in Minneapolis, is a women-owned, mission-driven business dedicated to improving health through nutrition. For more information and to shop products, call 866-543-4273 or visit StepOneFoods.com.


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