When people hear I lead sound baths, the first question they usually ask is, “What is that?” At its core, a sound bath is a meditative...
Wellness
Embrace Movement With Senior Wellness Programs
A look at wellness programs for seniors in Edina. Exercise can be intimidating at any age. Edina’s Christy Zilka has made it her mission to empower...
Pursue Mindfulness With Walking Meditation
Is there anything more beautiful than a spring day in Minnesota? You know the ones, perfect temperature, green grass with tulips in full bloom. Now...
MySimplePetLab Offers At-Home First Aid for Pets
Quick answers for your pet’s medical needs. Annie Tropple is prepared. The Edina resident has her hands full with a couple of youngsters, including...
Breaking the Stigma of Pre- and Postpartum Depression
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Our editor sat down with Heidi Bausch-Ryan, PsyD, LP of CARE Counseling to talk about pre- and...
Teens Create Mental Health App Feel Now
Siena Pradhan and Taara Verma create an innovative mental health app. We often talk about the importance of being able to regulate our...
Spring Into Action During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. As a gastroenterologist, I’m always eager to share information about how colorectal cancer screenings...
Be Mindful Together
When you first think of meditation, you probably think of it as a solo endeavor. Perhaps, images of sitting quietly in the solitude in your home,...
Edina Hairstylists Share Fixes for Winter Hair Woes
Beauty experts weigh in on products to keep that coif looking its best. The dry, frigid air of a Minnesota winter takes a toll on just about...
Vision for All Minnesota: A Clear Vision
From pop-up clinic to pop-in exams, teens provide free eye care for those in need. Determination, passion and vision are qualities that come...
Almond Milk and Cookies: The Face Behind the Food Blog
A journey toward better health became this resident’s teaching tool for empowering others. “Health is made in the kitchen.” These are the words that...
Lili Salon Spa Shares What’s Trending
Learn what's hot in makeup, skin care, nails and hair. The “big thing” in beauty is ever-changing. So before you decide to get bangs or throw out...
A Brief History of Salt
If the historical significance of a food can be measured, then the significance of salt is virtually unrivaled. Ancient civilization evolved around...
Yoga for You Instructor Shares Tips To Find Inner Peace
Local yoga and meditation instructor Kelly Smith shares tips on how and why to start meditating. Reduced stress levels, improved sleep and sharper...
Therapy Suites Creates Space for Healing
A new co-working space fills need for therapists post-pandemic. Therapists in the Edina area have a new place to call home. Over the past three...
Interior Designer Flexes Creative Muscles
Jennifer Davis collaborates with gym owner Katie Jepsen to create the new Flex Fitness MN. A quick look through Davis Interiors’ portfolio reveals a...
Healing Comes in Many Forms
Well Connected Twin Cities helps people find integrative wellness practitioners to meet their needs. Lilly Zaborowski of Minneapolis spent years...
The Therapeutic Benefits of Art
Iridescent diamonds shimmer in shades of lavender, green and blue. Complex kaleidoscopic patterns burst in bright colors. Thick black lines divide...
Biology of the Lymphatic System
Exploring the home of the immune system. The lymphatic system is an under-appreciated body system that does a lot of important work. It intersects...
Heal Improve Your Health Through Service
Around the holidays, many people seek out ways to give back through service or financial gifts. And there’s good reason to make the former a...
