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This month’s feature story, “Simplified Parenting: Why Less Means More Happiness,”

by Deborah Shouse, makes a good case for less worried hurry in our days combined with clear communications of love as a cure to the stressors experienced by today’s overstimulated and overscheduled families. From learning and practicing each child’s love language to appreciating them for the just being the individuals they are, we discover the power of trusting our intuition. Creating rituals and de-cluttering every facet of life, too, can bring more peace and balance to the household.

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As summer sizzles along, let’s indulge in its more relaxed schedule as we put busy

agendas aside to be more present with our children, making the most of the summer holidays before they bump into the school year. Slowing down and living simply empowers families to better handle daily challenges and feel more affectionately authentic and playful. It’s often the simple things in life that bring us the greatest joy. How wonderful it is to discover the many miracles of our children.

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Contents 12 MULTILEVEL HEALING Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being

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14 NATURAL IMMUNE BOOSTERS FOR KIDS

How to Power Up Their Defenses

16 SIMPLIFIED PARENTING

Why Less Means More Happiness

20 MIGHTY MINERALS What We Need to Stay Healthy

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22 ERLING KAGGE

on Our Deep Need For Silence

23 A KINDER HEART

Cultivating a Life of Compassion

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Ann Arbor Smiles Now Offering Pediatric Dentistry

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r. Abbie Walker, DDS, MS, a highly trained and experienced pediatric dentist, has joined the staff at Ann Arbor Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.

The Smiles Team has always loved seeing kids in their office, and are excited to provide “big care for little smiles!” The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry encourages parents to “Get it done in year one.” Tiny mouths need to be properly cared for, both in the dentist's chair and at home. Ann Arbor Smiles can help you and your entire family create a lifetime of healthy smiles. So whether it's your child's first dental visit or a regular check-up, let Ann Arbor Smiles be your family's caring dental home.

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he Better Health Store has gained a reputation for simplifying the process of shopping for vitamins, supplements, natural and organic foods, which means customers don’t have to read the labels. Their products contain only quality ingredients, free of harmful additives and chemicals. Their low-price and satisfaction guarantee takes the stress out of shopping—and that’s good for our health. Celebrating two decades of operation, the addition of an organic cafe with soups, hot food items and a salad bar makes it a great place to shop, eat, learn and save with better health.

A wide inventory of products for specialized diets not readily available elsewhere is categorized by health concern, including gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan and more. They can also be searched by brand and product name. A vast wellness library online and in-store provides an in-depth look at natural approaches to health care and well-being.

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Enlightened Soul Expo Offers Holistic Healing

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new farm-to-table restaurant, Fresh Forage, care to complement is opening this month at 5060 Jackson Road, in Ann Arbor. our complete range Andrew Sereno, co-owner with chef Samuel Boyce, says, “We of services. use locally sourced ingredients to craft delectable seasonal — we can’t wait to combinations. Craft your own help your whole family bowl with delicious local ingredients or pick a chef-inspired forage bowl. The seasonally dynamic create a lifetimeand ofoffers something for everybody.” menu is allergen-friendly

Andrew and Sam are both Chelsea natives and have a farm in Gregory. The art in the restaurant is from local artists in Washtenaw County and the woodwork inside is sourced from wood harvested on the farm. “Fresh Forage as a whole is geared toward full-circle sustainability and changing the food system; customers will know what new project we are working on toward achieving that goal when they come into the restaurant,” notes Sereno.

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Everything in the fast casual restaurant comes in compostable containers and is composted so that there is no post-consumer waste generated. Orders can be made online for pickup or on kiosks inside. Fresh Forage will be conducting a soft opening in August with grand opening set for September.

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he sixth annual Fall Enlightened Soul Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., September 22, and 11a.m. to 6 p.m., September 23, at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor.

The Expo has become the largest indoor event of its kind in Michigan, with more than 150 holistic booths from around the Midwest. There will be free presentations over the two days, including Love Fix—The Angels’ Way, Introduction to Shamanic Healing, and a channeling demonstration.

Visitors can shop from an extensive variety of the latest holistic health products, such as CBD oil and essential oils, as well as experience energy work from healers using unique modalities, including reflexology, ThetaHealing, BEMER, reiki, Amethyst Biomat and medical intuition.

Psychic and card readings are available in the exclusive Reader Room, featuring one wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, with no interruptions and concierge service. Appointments for 20-minute readings for $30 and 30-minute readings for $50 are taken centrally at the Expo. Readings may be booked for the first hour of each day by paying in advance on the website.

Admission: $9 advance daily ticket/$14 advance weekend pass and student/child prices; prices for services vary. Free parking. Location: 2552 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information, visit EnlightenedSoulExpo.com. See ads page 29.

Consciousness Workshop on Ho’oponopono

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workshop, Self I-Dentity through Ho’oponopono, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 4 and 5, at the Hilton Garden Inn. Regina Milano, the coordinator and instructor of the class, says, “Self I-Dentity through Ho’oponopono (SITH) shows us that everything we perceive is only a reflection of what is going on inside of us. My body, the Regina Milano computer in my office, the traffic outside my window, the warring countries in my world, the planets in my galaxy—are projected thought forms that show up as apparent reality. Each and every thought, emotion and action is me, even if it appears to be showing up ‘elsewhere’. When I say there is no ‘out there’ out there, I mean that literally. Knowing this with certainty leads to self-introspection and the awareness that all are errors in perception that can be corrected. This is a powerful realization!”

Morrnah Nalamaku Simeona, the creator of SITH, states, “When we experience problems, negativity and imbalance, SITH shows us how to take 100 percent responsibility for what we are experiencing, and work with our inner family, particularly our subconscious, to restore balance and peace within the self. This process is called ‘cleaning.’”

Cost: $595. Location: 1401 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor. Register at Tinyurl.com/SITHworkshopinAnnArbor.

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Mars to Put on a Stellar Performance

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he Ann Arbor District Library will host a Planet Viewing Party for all ages from 9 to 11 p.m., August 3, in the Pittsfield Branch parking lot, using participants’ equipment or library telescopes.

In case of rain or excessive clouds, it’ll be held August 4.

Mars will be closer to the Earth than it has been since 2003, and the red planet’s next-closest approach won’t occur until 2035. It’s a great opportunity to get a good look at Mars’ polar cap and Saturn’s rings. NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador volunteer Jennifer German will answer questions about NASA Mars rovers and landers.

Location: 2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor. Park in the Ice Cube lot.

For more information, call 327-4200 or visit aadl.org.

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he Russian Orthodox Church of Ann Arbor will present the sixth annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., September 15, and 1 to 7 p.m., September 16, at St. Vladimir’s Russian Orthodox Church.

Visitors will experience the best of the Russian culture, including food, dancing, entertainment, a kid’s corner, church tours, souvenirs and more. There will be family ethnic entertainment with singing, dancing and other performances, cultural activities, Slavic cuisine, a tea room with authentic sweets and more.

Admission and parking is free. Location: 9900 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-276-0107 or visit AnnArbor RussianFestival.org.

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health briefs

Take Magnesium to Metabolize Vitamin D Vitamin D can’t be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels. Thus, it remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans on nutrient-poor diets, reports a research review in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. “Without magnesium, vitamin D is not really useful or safe,” says study co-author Mohammed S. Razzaque, Ph.D., a professor of pathology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

As a consequence, taking vitamin D supplements can increase a person’s calcium and phosphate levels, even if they remain vitamin D deficient, he explains; and that can lead to vascular calcification if their magnesium levels aren’t sufficient.

The magnesium factor may explain why vitamin D supplementation doesn’t necessarily help vitamin D deficiency-related disorders such as skeletal deformities, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome. Natural sources of magnesium include almonds, cashews and other nuts, bananas, beans, broccoli, brown rice, egg yolks, fish oil, green vegetables, mushrooms, oatmeal, soybeans, sweet corn, tofu, whole grains, and pumpkin, sesame, sunflower and flax seeds.

Holding Hands Reduces Pain Holdings hands with a loved one reduces physical pain, report researchers at the University of Colorado and University of Haifa that studied the brainwaves of 22 heterosexual couples between ages 23 and 32. When in each other’s presence, the couples’ brainwaves tended to synchronize, especially in the alpha mu band, a measure of focused attention; holding hands amplified this effect and markedly lowered pain levels. The more empathetic the man was to the woman’s pain, the more their brain activity synced and her pain decreased. Men that were less empathetic did not produce the same effect.

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Turmeric Helps Heal Skin Ailments Turmeric, with its renowned anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, seems to improve a number of skin conditions when taken topically or orally, concludes a review of clinical studies published in Phytotherapy. Researchers at Drexel University, in Philadelphia, and the University of California, Sacramento, selected the 10 strongest clinical studies on turmeric out of 234 published. They concluded that this spice, with its active ingredient curcumin, was effective in treating acne, oral lichen planus (mouth inflammation), pruritus (itchy skin), psoriasis, radiodermatitis (a side effect of radiation treatment), diabetic microangiopathy (bleeding of small blood vessels) and diabetic edema (swelling). Studies on other skin conditions were either inconsistent or ineffective, the report concluded.

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer In a five-year study published in The Journal of Urology of 2,000 older Spanish men, those following a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes and olive oil that was low in juices had a significantly lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer compared to those eating a Western diet.

This protective effect was not found in diets higher in fatty foods, red and processed meat, refined grains and sweets. The researchers also reviewed other science to date, confirming the protective effect of the Mediterranean diet as well as “healthy” and “prudent” diets, all consisting of greater portions of fruits and vegetables.

Sodas Lower Fertility Women that drink one or more sugary sodas a day are 25 percent less likely each month to become pregnant.

Men drinking the same amount are 33 percent less likely each month to father a child. Boston University School of Medicine researchers studied 1,045 men and 3,828 women that were tested for a period up to 12 menstrual cycles.

Energy drinks had an even greater fertility-lowering effect than sugar-laden drinks; fruit juices and diet sodas had little impact.

Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar In a study that offers hope for people with Type 2 diabetes, Rutgers University researchers have shown that a diet high in diverse fibers promotes the growth of certain gut bacteria, leading to improved blood glucose control, increased insulin production and improved average blood glucose (A1C) levels. In the six-year study published in Science, 27 diabetes patients in China were fed a diet of whole grains, Traditional Chinese Medicinal foods and prebiotics for up to 86 days, while a group of 16 similar patients ate a similar diet with less fiber. All took the diabetes drug acarbose, which helps turn starch into fiber.

By the study’s end, 89 percent of those on the high-fiber diet and 50 percent of the lower-fiber diet group reached blood sugar levels in the normal range. Researchers theorized that the fiber increased numbers of the specific bacteria that break down carbohydrates, producing short-chain fatty acids that nourished gut-lining cells, reduced inflammation and helped control appetite. A shortage of short-chain fatty acids has been associated with Type 2 diabetes and other diseases.

Screentime Overdose Means Unhappy Teens Teens that spend the most time staring at screens while playing games, texting, surfing the Internet or engaging in social media tend to be unhappier than those with less screen time, reports a San Diego State University study of more than a million teens.

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r. Wayne Jonas’ curiosity was piqued after hearing stories of patients that have experienced healing from chronic illnesses or reclaimed well-being without following conventional medical advice. So he focused on researching dimensions of healing that Western medical schools never taught him. The rewards were radical discoveries: whole system science exploring the web of connections within the body; the need to acknowledge an individual’s core multi-dimensions—body/ external, behavior/lifestyle, social/emotional and spiritual/mental—and what’s needed to unlock each person’s inherent capacity for health and healing.

The author of How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power to Heal, Jonas concludes, “Only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment agent the doctor applies. A full 80 percent of the healing potential, which lies dormant in everyone, comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to you. This is internal, highly personal and uses simple principles and components.”

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During his 40-year career, Jonas was able to observe multi-level healings with patients, as well as through other professional roles. He’s served as director of the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, a research scientist at the World Health Organization, CEO and president of the former Samueli Institute and director of the medical research fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Applying whole system science, Jonas developed the view of a patient as a veritable ecosystem. “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed. Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us— body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole,” says Jonas. His broader approach for healing now includes the impacts of beauty, order, an optimal healing environment, connecting with nature, elements that induce an individual’s greatest meaning response, nourishment of the spiritual self, making time for joy, the roles of love and the physical presence of loved ones

Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole. ~Wayne Jonas and a supportive social network, as well as the energetic contributions of other social interactions and emotional dimensions.

For nearly 40 years, James Oschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, has been conducting research in physiology and the biophysics of energy medicines worldwide, including at Cambridge University, in England, and Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Medical doctors are unaware of the body’s energy field because they aren’t taught anything about it or physics in medical school. Although the vast majority believe there is no science behind energy medicine or any that proves the body even has an energy field, it is real and has been measured,” says Oschman.

He’s passionate about including energy medicine in healing, and says, “To understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out. All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy.

An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.”

Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Although skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas.

“Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active. From then on, I cut back on travel and made sure my body—in all its physical, social and emotional dimensions—was around,” says Jonas.

To help patients and doctors expand their own perspectives, Jonas has developed a healing-oriented practices and environments (HOPE) consultation protocol (DrWayneJonas.com/resources). It includes questions a doctor or patient can use to spark pivotal lifestyle changes that cover optimal healing dimensions—inner, interpersonal, behavioral and external—to evaluate measures that facilitate or hamper healing.

Sincerely responding to the answers shows results. “With chronic diseases, it can almost always enhance wellness and well-being, and improve function, whether the disease is cured or not,” says Jonas.

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Natural Immune Boosters for Kids

How to Power Up Their Defenses

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trong immunity is a cornerstone of optimum health, and may be weakened or enhanced by what we eat and how we manage our emotions. Starting young in incorporating good ongoing habits can go a long way toward building a better immune response to whatever a person encounters.

Kid-Friendly Foods Organic strawberries, brightly colored peppers, vitamin D-rich eggs or almond trail mix can turn a child’s brown bag lunch into an immune-boosting power meal. “Diet is one of the main pillars for children’s health.

I teach parents and kids that food can be fun, and not to be obsessed with counting calories or portions,” says Dr. Alina Olteanu, a holistic pediatrician in Dallas, Texas. “I recommend an anti-inflammatory diet based on lots of colorful vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats like fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil. Eating fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and kimchi supports a healthy microbiome.”

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Adequate protein supports healthy immunity, as does reducing inflammatory foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), caramel color, sodium nitrite, food dyes and chemical preservatives. Such measures help reduce the burden on a child’s immune system. According to Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Anne Rothman, of Thyme Integrative Health, in Pacifica, California, limiting or eliminating processed sugar is also recommended; studies by Loma Linda University, in Loma Linda, California, show that sugar consumption suppresses immune response for five hours.

Olteanu notes, “Desserts can be fruits and a small amount of dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and actually healthy.” Her favorite sweetener for kids older than 1 year is raw honey; however, she cautions against giving honey to infants during their first year.

Exercise and Herbal Allies Exercise has been shown to increase blood and lymphatic circulation and in turn, helps

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move antibodies through the system and do a better job at fighting invaders, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Exercise is also a renowned stress-reliever, especially outdoors, which manifests the bonus of vitamin D fortification from healthy sun exposure. “I strongly encourage all my patients to spend at least an hour a day playing outside,” says Olteanu.

Childhood stress is a real factor that can weaken immunity, yet juvenile anxieties may be dismissed or go unnoticed by adults.

Caffeine-free herbal teas and glycerin-based tinctures such as chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower and lavender can be reliable double-duty allies for children, calming them while also promoting immune response.

Essential oils are another boon. “The benefits of using essential oils on children are immense. Many oils are safe for all age groups and can elevate mood, induce relaxation and boost natural defenses,” says holistic nurse and certified clinical aromatherapist Patricia Springer, in Mason, Ohio. Springer recommends diffusing organic lemon or orange essential oil for 30 minutes two to three times a day in the house or applying one to two drops on a cotton ball and inhaling.

Adding a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender essential oil to Epsom or sea salt makes a calming, immune-boosting bath.

Homeopathy Homeopathy is a system of natural healing to which kids often respond positively. There are well-known over-the-counter remedies that treat acute conditions without side effects, but certified classical homeopath Julia Eastman, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida,

recommends a more thorough approach.

“Homeopathy can be life-changing, but it’s a system based upon the unique physical, emotional and energetic constitution of the individual. Going to a board-certified classical homeopath is the ideal route, because they can profile the child’s complete constitution, including patterns of illness and personality for the best possible result.”

Treating children’s illness homeopathically when symptoms arise without taking the big picture into account can sometimes cause more harm than good.

“Homeopathic remedies are not preventive medicine unto themselves, but using them constitutionally can help to improve overall health, immunity included,” says Eastman, who has witnessed dangerously high fevers in infants relieved within minutes when whole-care homeopathy has been applied.

Health is wealth, and fortifying the next generation benefits us all.

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Germs Can Be Helpful Research from Professor Linda Harrison, of Charles Sturt University, in Australia, reveals that children that are exposed to other children in a daycare or school environment at an early age develop stronger immunity, even though they might sometimes get sick at the outset. According to a study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, daycare kids have a decreased risk of developing asthma and allergies later in life.

Children also benefit from getting their hands into microbe-rich soil, say Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers in a study published in Science. While germs can help kids build stronger immunity, common good habits like regular hand-washing curb the spread of viruses.

Maintaining Good Pediatric Oral Health

by Dr. Abbie Walker

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ral health is just one of many factors in maintaining the overall health of the body. When it comes to caring for a child’s oral health, there are ways to be involved to help them prevent disease. The foundation of oral health starts with establishing a dental home for the child. A dental home is the office to visit for comprehensive dental care, including check-ups, preventive services (nutrition and oral hygiene education, sealants), restorations (fillings, crowns) and the management of trauma. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends establishing a dental home by the child’s first birthday. Disease prevention is paramount in oral health, thus routine dental visits every six months are recommended for children (and adults).

When caring for a child’s oral health at home, it is important to play an active role in their diet and hygiene habits. Children need help with brushing and flossing until at least 8 years of age. Many young children dislike brushing or prefer to do it independently, but it is critical to help them daily with brushing and flossing to decrease cavities and gingivitis. Twice daily brushing and once-daily flossing is recommended. For children under 3 years old, the amount of toothpaste placed on a toothbrush should be the size of a grain of rice. Ages 3 and up should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Maintaining the health of the baby teeth is just as important as maintaining permanent teeth. Although the baby teeth eventually fall out, they are important in function, esthetics and the growth and development of the jaw bones. If a baby tooth becomes infected, there is a risk of the infection damaging the permanent teeth and spreading elsewhere in the body.

The risk of tooth decay increases with an increase in the frequency of snacking and an increase in the consumption of added-sugar, acidic and carbohydrate-rich foods. Try to minimize snacking, or opt for a mouthhealthy snack such as vegetables, cheese, or nuts. Healthy drinks are just as important as healthy snacks. Minimize the consumption of sugary and acidic drinks like juice, pop, and sport drinks. Even sugar-free drinks can be acidic, so encourage the child to stay hydrated with water and save those other drinks for special occasions like a birthday party or holiday.

For more information, visit the American Dental Association at MouthHealthy.org/en/nutrition.

Dr. Abbie Walker, DDS, MS, is a pediatric dentist at Ann Arbor Smiles Pediatric Dentistry. Ann Arbor Smiles Dental Group is located at 2365 S. Huron Pkwy., in Ann Arbor. For appointments, call 734-677-8700. For more information, visit AnnArborSmiles.com. See ads page 3 and 17.

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Simplified Parenting Why Less Means More Happiness

by Deborah Shouse

Parents wishing to simplify child-raising seek less stress and more fun; less scheduling and more casual time; less “shoulds” and more “want-tos” less second-guessing and more confidence.

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or a happier family life, experts encourage parents to stay true to their own values, strengths and sense of family purpose, focusing on the wonders of their children instead of endless daily tasks. It begins with each child feeling loved.

Learn Love Languages

For Gary Chapman, Ph. D., author of The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, understanding each child’s particular needs for touch, affirming words, quality time, gifts or acts of service is foundational to parenting success. “Other than security, a child’s deepest need is to feel loved,” says Chapman, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

“If their love tank is full, children grow up emotionally healthy. Knowing a child’s preferred language helps parents effectively communicate their feelings. The question is not, ‘Do you love your children?’ It’s, ‘Do your children feel loved?’”

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calls out, “Dad, come into my room. I want to show you something.” This is how he communicates with each child in their primary love language.

Parents learn their children’s preferred communication style by observing their behavior, noticing how they express love and listening to them. They can also offer options and track results. For example: n Would you like to take the dog to the park (quality time) or for me to help you study for a test (acts of service)? n Would you like to wrestle (touch) or shop for your new shoes (gift)?

“Ideally, we offer heavy doses of the child’s primary language and sprinkle in the others,” says Chapman. “Children who feel loved respond better to suggestions and discipline. They also learn how to express their feelings.”

Avoid Unreal Idealizing

Some parents carry a mental snapshot of their ideal child, perhaps envisioning a kid that is into sports or even-tempered or academically gifted. Often, that picture is

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very different from the actual child.

The first step to truly accepting the child is to allow ourselves to feel whatever authentic feelings pop up. The parent might think, “I love my son, but am struggling; I adore sports and may never get to share that with him.”

“Give yourself time to process disappointment,” advises Susan Stiffelman, a Los Angeles marriage and family therapist, mother of one and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. “Then identify the things you love about your kids and share those with them.” As just one example, we might convey that we love the sound of their voice and how gentle they are with the baby.

“Appreciating our children as they are is one way to keep our hearts open,” says Stiffelman.

Focus on the Good

When Barbara Unell, a parent educator and author of Discipline With Love and Limits: Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems, birthed twins, she was initially daunted by the work of caring for them.

Then she began simplifying by focusing on the “wow” factors.

“Being a parent speaks to the core of our humanity. Experiencing the growth and development of a human being is miraculous. I started looking at parenting through that lens,” says Unell, who lives in the Leawood, Kansas, area.

Asha Dornfest, of Portland, Oregon, a podcaster, co-author of Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less and mother of two, relates, “I paid more attention to my values and my family’s unique needs and was less influenced by parenting experts, social pressures and well-meaning peers.”

Dornfest explored her own values by asking, “What did I learn from my parents?” and, “How do I want my family to be different?” She also practiced trusting her intuition. “Even when I’m not certain I’m right, I know I love my children, I’m doing my best, and I’ll make adjustments if necessary,” she says.

Create Rhythm and Rituals

Rhythmic activities ease the anxiety of family transitions and furnish warm solidarity, consistency and connectedness. “Increasing the predictability of meals, bedtime and other rituals also improves family life,” says Davina Muse, a mental health counselor and mother of two from Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Muse serves as training director for Simplicity Parenting, a program based on

Kim John Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids that offers a connective ritual families can merge with mealtimes. Each person describes a “rose” (one good thing from the day) or a “thorn” (one challenging thing) and a “bud” (one thing they’re anticipating).

Such sharing builds a family connection and helps kids discuss difficult issues, notes Muse. Also, “Describing the bud lifts everyone’s mood.”

Every Friday evening, the Dornfests share a Sabbath dinner, a low-key way for them to gather and talk.

“This ritual adds a rhythm to our week and anchors us,” says Dornfest.

Elect De-Stress Over Distress

Everyone can sometimes become over-scheduled and overwhelmed; a balance between scheduled time and downtime is necessary to well-being. In her daily check-in, Dornfest confers with herself and her husband, in-

quiring, “How are things going? Are they too hectic? Is our schedule energizing or draining?”

She advises, “When I feel like I’m riding a runaway train, I slow down.

There seem to be so many ‘shoulds’ in parenting; we instead need to discover what our family loves.”

Before enlisting a child for an activity, Dornfest suggests we ask why it’s important: Are you making up for your own missed opportunities as a child? Are you worried your child will miss out? Do you equate these lessons with being a good and caring parent?

Parenting is more than checking off lists and tasks. It’s about being connected with children. Build in playtime, roughhousing, chase each other around the yard, toss balloons or balls together, blow bubbles and welcome opportunities for laughter.

Soothing Quiet Time Children that act out or withdraw may not have enough downtime. Take the kids outside to play. “Nature is very soothing,” says Muse.

“Climbing trees, searching for rocks and pine cones,

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True Happy Meals

When there’s a little time and energy, use these ideas to connect. ¤ Start by smiling upon seeing the kids. ¤ Throw together an impromptu picnic and eat on the living room floor, in the yard or at the park. ¤ Ask the kids to read aloud while parents cook. ¤ Balance a soft item on a spoon held between the teeth and stage a fun race. ¤ While cooking, keep kids busy prepar ing a restaurant-style menu, a place setting with utensils wrapped in paper napkins and a way to take orders. ¤ Put on aprons and whip up homemade pizza, cupcakes or something unusual, like BLT pancake sandwiches. ¤ Buy write-on, wipe-off place mats and have kids doodle while they wait to eat. ¤ Dress up for dinner. Wear old Halloween costumes, put clothes on backwards or eat in pajamas. ¤ Share thanks. Everyone shares one thing they are grateful for.

Source: Adapted from 101 Fun Things To Do With Kids To Enjoy Everyday Family Life, by Sumitha Bhandarkar

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playing with dirt, sticks, water and leaves all offer healing down time.”

To escape from worries and distractions, Stiffelman suggests three or four minutes of meditation or simply designated quiet time. For little ones, lay a stuffed teddy bear on the child’s tummy and have them notice how the animal is moving. A parent and child can also be aware of the sounds they are hearing, plus incorporate a little mindful breathing into the bedtime ritual.

Know the Power of Space

Most parents think their children would go crazy if half their toys and books were removed, but this isn’t true.

“My trainers and I have worked with thousands of parents on decluttering, and the results have been powerful,” says Muse.

The Simplicity Parenting approach encourages parents to discard broken toys, give away anything no longer being played with and attractively store current playthings.

She observes, “As you decrease the quantity of toys and clutter, you increase the child’s attention and capacity for deep play.”

Build Resilience

Simplifying parenting means releasing the notion that children must be happy, well-behaved and delighted with life and their parents at all times. Unell used the daily multitasking challenges with her twins as exercises in developing resilience and modeling these skills for them. If

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children spill milk, the parent comments, “No big deal. We all spill things.” When there’s a minor accident, “Let’s just get towels and clean it up.” A resilient attitude is, “Something goes wrong, we fix it.” It’s also about being flexible and coping with disappointment.

“To build resilience, parents need to feel comfortable in the presence of an unhappy child,” says Stiffelman. “If parents don’t allow children to be disappointed, kids can become rigid, lack confidence and struggle with unreasonable expectations.”

During meltdowns or disappointments, she recommends sitting quietly, listening, and then empathizing and helping put the children’s feelings into words. “This is not the time to lecture or advise,” she says. “Upset children can’t really listen.” Yet, they can be heard—a key way to help them mature.

Parents that learn to simplify happily discover that their children feel calmer and more loved, socially and emotionally adept, and resilient. Concepts focused on creating connections, rather than parenting perfection, are easy to weave into everyday life.

Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor, dementia advocate, parent and grandmother.

She’s also the author of Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together (DementiaJourney.org).

Parents Are Human, Too

It is important to show children that the world won’t crumble if people are not perfect. They watch parents consciously and unconsciously. It is important to be patient with personal error and be okay admitting when wrong. One of the most effective ways parents can build a relationship with their child is to apologize when they lose it, are impatient, abuse power or show lack of interest. Children are very gracious when parents apologize, and will often express warmth in return.

4. Don’t Shame

by Seth Kopald

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ost parents have a natural drive to want their children to succeed in life. Without studying child development and other fields like psychology, it is difficult to know which parenting techniques support healthy development of children. Here are four suggestions that may help children thrive and parents build strong relationships with them.

1. Build Strong Attachment

When children have strong bonds with their parents or caregivers, they tend to feel more secure, confident and more at ease with life in general. These characteristics can carry over into adulthood.

This task may seem like an easy one, because parents naturally love their children, but there are things parents can do to help build attachment, making children feel secure.

Starting in infancy, the core of trust is created. By attuning to children's basic care needs, parents may notice subtle signs before infants cry or toddlers throw tantrums. For instance, they can respond to an infant’s signs of hunger prior to the child going into distress. When an older child has a lot of energy, the parent can offer a game or other movement opportunities.

The constant message is: you see me, you get me and you are here for me. This leads

to belongingness and a safety-net for trying things on their own. A secure base can start anytime. Young children, like adult children, want to be seen and supported by their parents.

2. Be Interested and Engaged

It’s easy to let life fly by with all the daily routines. Parents should make time to engage with children and be interested in how they see the world. When a child tells a parent a story, they are being creative, taking a risk, performing and showing courage. Parents should support these efforts.

When children ask to play or when a teen wants to go have lunch, it's a great time to fully embrace the moment. Open conversations between parents and children encourage a lifetime of such interactions. When parents engage, they live life with their children, rather than just keeping the family ball rolling.

3. Be Human

Parents make mistakes, say things they don’t mean and are fallible in general, because they are human. Some parents believe they can’t make mistakes, and fear becomes a prison in which they hide their flaws. Golden Rule: Parents do not have to be perfect.

Parents sometimes shame children when they are triggered by certain behavior.

When children misbehave, some parents will get angry, disengage or say hurtful things. Any parent may react this way, but shame is damaging. It gives the message that children have to be “good” in order to be loved, or worse—they are not worthy of love.

When parents see bad behavior rather than a bad child, shaming is less likely.

In general, giving clear direction is more positive for the parent and the child. Saying “no and stop” all day is very tiring and is negative. Phrasing statements as, “Please sit down, Touch gently and Be careful,” feels better to all involved.

When children are honest and open, even when they did something wrong, parents should see a golden light of opportunity. That’s the time to engage, celebrate the courage of honesty and problem-solve together how best to approach the dilemma in the future. Teens growing up with openness may talk more freely when they need help navigating the many enticements of adulthood.

When parents are centered and engaged, they tend to be more curious, playful and connected with their children. They notice when parts of them are triggered and reactive, and gracefully let their best self lead the way.

Seth Kopald, Ph.D., has been an Internal Family Systems practitioner since 2012. The Arbor Wellness Center is located at 2350 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-395-3319 or visit SethKopald.com. See ad page 21.

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ccording to the authors of Minerals: The Forgotten Nutrient - Your Secret Weapon for Getting and Staying Healthy, they are integral to our health. Joy Stephenson-Laws, the lead author and founder of the nonprofit Proactive Health Labs, in Santa Monica, California, suggests getting a full-spectrum mineral test through a healthcare provider to identify any deficiencies or imbalances.

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives a broad, general Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for minerals, it’s not the most up-do-date or the most specific information according to gender, age or stage in life. The more current Dietary

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Reference Intakes (DRI) are nutrient-reference values developed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies—five private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective analysis, located in Washington, D.C., Irvine, California, and Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Intended to serve as a guide for good nutrition by covering 40-plus nutrient substances and more demographically specific than the RDA, the DRI provides a scientific basis for the development of food guidelines in the U.S. and Canada.

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Why we need it: fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction Food sources: bananas, dried figs, nuts, avocadoes Recommended Daily Intake: 4.7 grams (g)

CALCIUM

Why we need it: strong teeth and bones, muscle relaxation and contraction, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, immune system health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, fortified nut milk, dairy products, canned sardines/salmon, dried figs, oysters; plus mineral water brands labeled higher in calcium and lower in sodium, per integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil Recommended Daily Intake: 1,000 to 1,200 mg

SULFUR

Why we need it: joint function Food sources: fish, beef, poultry, egg yolks, beans, coconuts, bananas, garlic Recommended Daily Intake: 6 mg of sulfur-containing amino acids per pound of adult weight

PHOSPHOROUS

Why we need it: works with calcium to build strong bones, repair cells Food sources: salmon, yogurt, turkey, lentils, almonds Recommended Daily Intake: 700 mg

MAGNESIUM

Why we need it: strong bones, energy, mental health Food sources: leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds and foods with fiber Recommended Daily Intake: 310 to 320 mg for adult women, 410 to 420 mg for adult men

IRON

Why we need it: helps make blood hemoglobin Food sources: breakfast cereals fortified with iron, white beans, dark chocolate, beef liver, spinach Recommended Daily Intake: 18 mg for adult women, 8 mg for men

MANGANESE

Why we need it: healthy immune system Food sources: nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables Recommended Daily Intake: 11 mg

ZINC

Why we need it: to ward off colds, aid sexual function Food sources: oysters, shellfish, red meat, whole grains, nuts Recommended Daily Intake: 9 mg for women, 11 mg for men

COPPER

Why we need it: facilitates enzymes action Food sources: organ meats, whole grains, shellfish, dark leafy greens Recommended Daily Intake: 900 micrograms (mcg)

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IODINE

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Why we need it: thyroid function, healthy skin and nails Food sources: seaweed, turkey, cranberries, navy beans, iodized salt Recommended Daily Intake: 150 mcg

SELENIUM

Why we need it: lowering cancer risk Food sources: Brazil nuts, tuna, halibut, turkey Recommended Daily Intake: 55 mcg

MOLYBDENUM

Why we need it: facilitates production of natural enzymes Food sources: lima beans, cauliflower, peas, soybeans Recommended Daily Intake: 45 mcg

CHROMIUM

Why we need it: reduces insulin resistance, helps lower cholesterol Food sources: lean meats, whole grains, broccoli, green beans Recommended Daily Intake: 25 mcg for women, 35 mcg for men We require macrominerals—those we need in larger amounts—as well as microminerals—those necessary in trace amounts. For a good overview from the Harvard University Medical School, visit Tinyurl.com/HelpGuide2Minerals.

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Erling Kagge on Our Deep Need For Silence

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xplorer, publisher, art collector and author Erling Kagge inspires us to find silence around and within us as a transformative experience. The lengths he’s gone to make himself an authority in this pursuit include being the first person to complete the Three Poles Challenge on foot—the North and South poles and Mount Everest summit. He has also traveled to Japan to meditate and practice yoga.

The Norwegian’s seventh book, Silence: In the Age of Noise, selected as a 2017 Great Read from the Indie Next List, recounts his experiences and presents observations of many past and present poets, philosophers, artists and other explorers—including Plato, Aristotle, Søren Kierkegaard, Oliver Sacks, Blaise Pascal, Martin Heidegger, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Stendhal, Denis Diderot and Mark Rothko—in exploring where we find silence and how to invoke it to improve well-being. It provokes reader reflection, demonstrating the kind of active engagement Kagge believes silence invites. He explores why it’s essential to our sanity and happiness and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude.

Kagge, whose previous books address exploration, philosophy and art collecting, runs Kagge Forlag, a publishing company in Oslo, where he lives.

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When they come to the end of it, the poor wretches realize too late that for all this time, they have been preoccupied in doing nothing.”

Everything Earthly can be snatched away in an instant. Life is long if you know how to use it. Even if we were to live 1,000 years, our lives would feel short if we threw away this present time. We exist, but few of us actually live.

What have been the most helpful takeaways from your experiences?

Your mind—in silence—can be wider than the sky. Silence is about getting inside what you are doing—experiencing, rather than overthinking, and not living through electronic devices and other people.

Where may silence be found?

It’s easier to find silence than many people think or believe. I walked alone to the South Pole for 50 days and nights under the midnight sun in search of total silence; but I never found it before I turned inwards toward inner silence and uncovered forgotten sides of a universe just as mysterious as outer space. One universe stretches outward, the other inward.

Are there practical steps to achieve a state of silence?

Which insight from the great thinkers cited in your latest book means the most to you?

You can shut out the world and fashion your own inner silence whenever you run, cook food, have sex, study, chat, work, think of a new idea, read or dance.

Silence is not about turning your back on your surroundings, but the opposite; it’s seeing the world a bit more clearly, staying on a course and aiming to love your life as much as you can. I had to use my legs to go far away in order to discover this, but I now know it’s possible to reach silence anywhere. One only needs to subtract. It’s about finding your own South Pole.

The Roman philosopher Seneca, 2,000 years ago, said, “Life is very short and anxious for those who forget the past, neglect the present and fear the future.

Randy Kambic, an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

practical resource for living a richer life.

Silence is a deep human need that in our age, has ended up being scarcer than plastic bags from Louis Vuitton. To me, silence is a key to unlock new ways of thinking.

I wanted to write about silence because I consider it nearly extinct.

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A Kinder Heart

Cultivating a Life of Compassion

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by Amy Leigh Mercree

he path to mentally transcending the world’s intrusive bustle is to be compassionate with our self and others. It begins in a relaxed heart from which emanate daily thoughts, words and deeds. Here’s a helpful centering exercise.

Sit or lie in a quiet spot for about 10 minutes with eyes closed and become aware of breaths moving in and out, then feel each one fully by filling the lungs from

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bottom to top. With each exhale, slowly and completely empty the lungs. On each inhale, refill the lungs again. Mentally reciting “optimum oxygen” three times helps the body deeply absorb the nourishing element.

Then bring both hands to the center of the chest to connect with the emotional heart centered there. Feel it pulsing beneath palms and fingers while quietly saying aloud, “I relax my heart.” Let the shoulders release coiled

tension and drop gently. Repeat saying, “I relax my heart” and sense the heart fluttering open a bit more. Rest in this feeling.

Again say, “I relax my heart” and notice awareness drop into it, a feeling of being present in the heart. Feel all tension and holding-on melting down and out onto the floor.

Then fill the lungs deeply and release the air through puckered lips; blow out with strength and purpose. Continue for a minute or two, allowing each exhalation to come straight from the center of the chest. When it feels complete, the feeling of active release will subside.

Sense how much lighter the heart feels.

Further relax the heart and shoulders, letting go into the ocean of love native to our heart.

Envision floating safely in this ocean. See it stretched into infinity. Feel its warm embrace.

Now choose kindness in this moment.

Relax into kindness without judgment or pressure, only loving acceptance. Accept the infinite ocean of love available and open to it. It is filled with compassion, and now so are you.

Rest gently for a few minutes, until once again aware of everyday surroundings. Rub hands over both arms, legs, hands and feet to feel present in the room.

Then go about a heart-centered day with the waves of the infinite ocean of love gently lapping there.

Amy Leigh Mercree, of Naples, FL, author of The Compassion Revolution, is a medical intuitive and relationship and wellness coach.

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Waste No Water Communities Get Creative in Urging Conservation

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s fresh water becomes increasingly scarce worldwide, communities are coming together to find creative solutions to conserve it. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family uses some 300 gallons of water a day at home, nearly a third of which lands on lawns and yardscapes. Yet simple solutions like installing low-flow showerheads, turning off the tap while brushing teeth and installing drought-friendly landscaping can save a householder thousands of gallons a year and big money on water bills.

The Irvine, California, Wyland Foundation created the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation seven years ago to stimulate awareness and action around water waste by tapping into civic pride and a healthy sense of competition. “What we do at home has a big impact on what happens to natural resources 1,000 miles downstream,” says Steve Creech, executive director of the nonprofit, founded by marine life artist Robert Wyland to foster healthy oceans and waterways.

The program pits cities against each other every April to see which one can garner the most water-saving pledges from residents. Prizes for participants include a year’s worth of utility bills paid, green home cleaning kits and low-flow shower heads.

It also provides immediate feedback on rankings at MyWaterPledge.com. As of May, 616,000 participants in 4,800 towns and cities had pledged to save 3 billion gallons per year.

“Many are attracted by prizes, but over time, become more interested in conservation and sustainability,” observes Creech.

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“Social modeling is important because people get activated when they see friends and family involved. Surveys also show that we look to local leaders on issues like this, so it makes a difference when mayors take a stance.”

Mesa, Arizona’s thirsty desert lawns and gardens suck thousands of gallons of precious water a day. Nearly 20 years ago, the city joined forces with Phoenix and Scottsdale to launch a water conservation campaign that has become among the largest of its kind. Today, hundreds of private and public partners across North America use the Water – Use It Wisely program to turn the tide on water waste (WaterUseItWisely.com).

Creative approaches go a long way in encouraging households to save water, says Donna DiFrancesco, conservation coordinator for the city of Mesa. Its campaign newsletter speaks to 26,000 subscribers. Some 100 water-saving devices and symbols remind consumers to think about how they use water in everyday life. A traveling, 16-foot water tower made of water jugs represents the 120 gallons of water the average person uses per day in Arizona. They even challenge residents to “help your yard drink responsibly” through the Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab campaign, rewriting the narrative that sustainable is synonymous with sacrifice. In its second year, more than 11,500 entrants throughout the state put their creativity to work in revamping their backyards.

To promote behavior change, Creech suggests that providing justifications for each water-saving action is key.

When citizens become more conscious of how they waste the most water, they are more motivated to act. Repairing toilet and pool leaks and exchanging baths for showers are common fixes.

“The 40 Gallon Challenge is designed to help people find the ‘low-hanging fruit’ in their water use—such as a leaky faucet or a long shower—that can readily help save 40 gallons a day,” says Ellen Bauske, program coordinator for this initiative of the Center for Urban Agriculture at the University of Georgia, in Griffin (40GallonChallenge.com). It’s designed to be flexible so states and municipalities can address the local context.

“It’s been great to see the creative ways it’s been adapted; for example, one agent used the pledge as a scavenger hunt item for 4H clubs,” Bauske notes. More than 11,000 people have taken this pledge across America, potentially saving 1.9 million gallons a day.

It can be difficult to measure the real water savings of such challenges, but DiFrancesco says that Mesa has seen a roughly 20 percent reduction in water use since 1999, when the local campaign began to take off. Drop by drop, small acts taken collectively by engaged citizens add up to big savings.

Find water-saving tips at HomeAdvisor.com/r/home-water-conservation and NationalGeographic.com/environment/freshwater/ water-conservation-tips.

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Here are a few examples for the home, office and lawn, from Water – Use It Wisely’s 100+ Ways to Conserve Water (Tinyurl.com/100WaysToConserveWater).

Kitchen: Wash produce in a pot of water instead of running the tap, then reuse the water to quench house plants.

Bathroom: Save up to 1,000 gallons per month simply by showering for less than five minutes.

Laundry room: If city and county codes allow it, have a plumber reroute household gray water to irrigate exterior landscaping rather than losing it to the sewer line.

Lawn: Save up to 1,000 gallons a year by refraining from watering the lawn on windy days, when most of the water can blow away.

Landscape: Spreading organic mulch around plants helps them retain moisture and fend off evaporation, while deterring the growth of water-sucking weeds. Watering in the early morning, when temperatures are low, minimizes evaporation.

Use a rain barrel for hand-watering and zone plants by level of drought tolerance.

Pool: Use a pool cover and keep water levels to a minimum to reduce water loss and additions of fresh water and chemicals.

Office: Conduct a water audit to see where it’s easiest to save water and put in place a water management plan to address any issues. Promote awareness through a company newsletter to encourage employee water-saving efforts.

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Pets, like humans, can face physical and mental challenges.

Today’s fresh approaches help pets replace disabilities with abilities and lead fuller, happier lives.

Physical Adaptations Zach, a rescued cat, welcomes foster pets to Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, in Newport Beach, California, teaching kittens cleanliness, and good manners to dogs. “We can’t imagine life without him,” says Monica Sederholm, co-founder of the organization. A congenital condition causing irregular bone growth in his shoulder blades, fused bones and a missing kneecap hasn’t stopped him.

Muscle pain keeps him from retracting his claws, but daily massages help him relax.

Although Zach remains mobile, walking is difficult or sometimes impossible when an animal is missing a limb or paralyzed.

Designed for specific disabilities and fitted for size, a wheelchair cart provides freedom most cats and dogs embrace. Rescue volunteers and adoptive parents must keep clutter off the floors, supervise and remove the cart to allow for comfortable naps.

Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat and the Curl Up with a Cat Tale series, adopted Homer, a blind kitten from Miami.

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unknown trip him up. He taught me the relationships you’re sure you don’t want can be the most meaningful.”

“Dottie CrazyPants, a rescued Harlequin Great Dane with severe skin and ear infections and a dysfunctional immune system, had no quality of life until I tried holistic treatments,” says Lara Katz, executive director of the North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, in Mebane. Dottie didn’t gain weight, even though she ate a lot and drank gallons of water a day, resulting in indoor accidents. “A raw food diet resolved many health and housebreaking issues.”

Discontinuing regular medications left Dottie miserable and nearly unable to walk.

“A massage therapist said her energy centers were blocked,” Katz says. “After an energy medicine treatment, Dottie slept through the night for the first time in months. Her paws looked better short term.”

A combination of holistic treatments including cold laser and red-light therapy, Chinese herbs, an anti-yeast protocol and probiotics works best. Katz also uses only eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products.

“Certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dottie’s visits take a bit of management because of the types of cleaning products used in nursing homes. It’s worth it.

She’s completely changed my lifestyle regarding how many toxins we’re exposed to daily.”

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Tracy Krulik, a certified canine separation anxiety trainer in northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area, is a graduate of Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers. “Using videoconferencing, I can watch my client’s dogs at home, see when panic starts and create daily training plans to keep them safely calm.”

Feldenkrais practitioner and author of Grow Young with Your Dog: Learn How You and Your Canine Companion Can Feel Better at Any Age! Mary Debono, of Encinitas, California, sees a variety of pets.

“I invited an Arabian named Easy to be the demo horse during a class I taught,” she recalls. “Sore all over, he couldn’t lift his feet high enough to step over a pole lying on the ground.” Easy showed dramatic improvement through Feldenkrais, which focuses on improved function, rebooting the body by interrupting the cycle of pain and tension, so that the patient realizes change is possible.

Debono also treated a rabbit that didn’t like to be touched. “I used the eraser end of a pencil through an opening in his crate. Non-habitual touch gets the attention of the nervous system; areas of tension are sore, so gentle lifts provide relief.”

Without pain, movement is easier and behavior improves.

Lesson Learned Sandy Johnson, former actress and author of The Pet Healer Project and Miracle Dogs: Adventures on Wheels, in Los Angeles, was in recovery from Stage 4 kidney cancer when she adopted Charley, a Brussels Griffon. “Her singlemindedness taught me my greatest lesson about the body’s ability to heal,” she says.

Animals show less concern about blindness, a bum knee or even the need for a wheelchair than humans do. People that live with special needs animals are quick to say the benefits far outweigh the cost. When we’re open to the possibilities, such pets offer lessons in living life to the fullest.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

calendar of events

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NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email Publisher@HealthyLivingMichigan.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Or visit HealthyLivingMichigan.com to submit online.

Picnic with Pollinators – 12:30-2pm. Ages 5-12 and their families. Bring a picnic lunch and come for an afternoon of fun. Families will enjoy a short interpretive hike, and a game or two, with our wildlife staff. $5/person. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Registration required by July 18: 997-1553 or Lesliesnc.org.

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Nature’s Sketchbook: Sensational Nature Youth Ed Program – 10am-12pm. Ages 4-11. Come for a relaxed morning of sketching along the trail and create a sketchbook to take home. $8/child includes activities & materials. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Stewardship Workday: Black Pond Woods Nature Area – 9am-12pm. Help us keep this habitat healthy by pulling exotic invasive species such as Japanese hedge parsley. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet on Tibbits Court, off Pontiac Trail.

A2Gov.org/NAP.

Staying Connected to Your Pre-Teen – 6:308:30pm. In this interactive presentation for parents, explore 2 listening tools from Hand in Hand Parenting and meet the challenges of parenting a pre-teen. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 End-of-Life Doula Training – Aug 3-5. With Merilynne Rush and Patty Brennan. This dynamic and inspirational 3-day workshop focuses on bringing support and comfort to the dying person and their loved ones in the final weeks and days of life. Professional certification and post-training mentoring available. Center for the Childbearing Year, 722 Brooks St. LifespanDoulas.com.

Planet Viewing Party – 9-11pm. Join us to get a good look at Mars' polar cap (around 10pm will be the best), and Saturn’s rings. Learn about NASA Mars rovers and landers too, from NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador volunteer Jennifer German.

Rain/cloud date: Aug 4. Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Great Lakes VegBash – 11am-8pm. Showcase of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free food by area restaurants, caterers and food trucks. Live music, kids’ entertainment, a bounce house, a beer tent, workshops, free recipes to take home. Advance tickets: $10; free/kids age 12 & under, free; $12/at gate. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. VegBash.com.

Free Monthly Comedy Show – 9pm; doors open at 8:30pm. Join us for our favorite monthly tradition: our comedy shows. We believe laughter is the second best medicine. Come on out to celebrate. Snacks and refreshments served. Om of Medicine, 112 S Main St. 369-8255. OmOfMedicine.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Raw Harvest Time – 7-8:30pm. Ellen Livingston presents this lecture about the raw vegan diet, with a food tasting. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 What You Need to Know About Essential Oils.

7:00pm. Learn about the many uses of essential oils, the health benefits, which oils are best for you, and how to incorporate them into your healthy lifestyle.

FREE. Please call to register. Thrive! Wellness Center, 6901 State Rd, Ste. D, Saline. 470-6766 or Thrive-Wellness-Center.com.

Applied Kinesiology: Explained & Demonstrated – 7-8pm. Applied Kinesiology is a unique chiropractic procedure that focuses on “turning on” muscles, allowing them to regain their strength and alleviate your pain. Using his 30 yrs of experience, Dr. Vickers will explain and demonstrate how this amazing technique works. Free. The NHCAA, 3610 W Liberty Rd. To register: 302-7575. thenhcaa.com.

Author Event: Jennifer Pharr Davis – 7-8:30pm.

She discusses her incredible accomplishments in the world of endurance hiking, backpacking, and trail running, and her latest book, The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience. Includes a book signing and books available for purchase. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

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calendar of events FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 3-Day Women’s Wellness Retreat for Breast Cancer Survivors – Aug 10-12. For women who have recovered from breast cancer treatment and are looking for their next steps towards wellness. Experiences include de-stress time in nature, healing art and movement, health and delicious meals and therapeutic massage touch. Free to those who are uninsured or of limited income. Grass Lake Sanctuary, 18580 Grass Lake Rd, Manchester. 408-1552. GrassLakeSanctuary.org.

Saline’s Summerfest – Aug 10-11. 5-11pm, Fri; 7:30am-11pm, Sat. Features a large craft show, live music, kids’ activities, inflatables, a 5-km race, a volleyball tournament, contests, the Saline Street Machines Car Show, food, a beer and wine tent and more. Free admission.

Henne Field & downtown Saline. 604-0051.

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The RFD Boys – 8pm. The house band of Michigan bluegrass. $11, $10/member, senior, student. The Ark, 316 S Main St. 761-1800. TheArk.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Critters Up Close: Insects – Aug 11 & 12. 10am4pm, Sat; 1-4, Sun. With Leslie Science and Nature Center. Monthly selection of live animals brought to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum with special animal-oriented, hands-on activities. Free with museum membership. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E Ann St. 997-1553. LeslieSNC.org.

7th Annual Backyard Campout – Aug 11-12. 3pm, Sat-10am, Sun. All ages; adult required. Pitch your tent with our resident raptors and critters. Enjoy nature-based programs, hikes, campfires and much more.

Dinner not provided, but breakfast will be. One family per campsite. $55/family; $45/member family. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Registration required by June 16: 997-1553 or LeslieSNC.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Stewardship Workday: Swift Run Marsh – 9am12pm. Help pull non-native invasive species and maintain the trails. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet on Eddy St, off of Verle Ave. A2Gov.org/NAP. Coping with Grief – 2-3:30pm. Author Ron Gries of Through Death to Life offers insight and support to those who grieve the loss of their spouse. Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Fireside Fun: A Good Old-Fashioned Campfire Circle – 6:30-8pm. There’s nothing quite as relaxing as sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and swapping stories. Bring camp chairs and s’mores fixings. We’ll provide a blazing outdoor campfire and plenty of marshmallows. Free. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 9971553. Lesliesnc.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 13 Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival – Aug 13-19. Local and visiting artists paint for 4 days in and around Dexter. The festival culminates with a 3-day exhibit

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and art sale of all competition artwork. Activities include a friendly competition for professional and emerging artists, a quick-draw painting competition and artwork sale, entertainment, refreshments, adult and children painting workshops and more. Free.

Monument Park, 8558 Ann Arbor St, Dexter. 4268303. PaintDexter.org.

Meditation and Mindfulness for Adults – 7-8:15pm. Local massage therapist and meditation leader Amy Tarrant will lead the audience through a series of guided meditations to encourage calmness and reduce stress. Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy. 327-4200. aadl.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 Stewards’ Circle – 7:30-8:30am. Topic: Monitoring Ecological Restoration. Will discuss how land managers are setting stewardship goals and the techniques they are using to monitor their progress. An informal discussion on a monthly topic with volunteer and professional land stewards, plus others interested in nature. Free. Bruegger’s Bagels, 709 N University Ave. 996-3190.

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Smell & Tell: The Flower of Conscious Smelling – 6:30-8:45pm. Learn how to uncover personal barriers to objectivity using your sense of smell.

Aromatic materials curated for this event are found in food, drink and nature. They have been selected for their beauty and provocative complexity. With Michelle Krell Kydd. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Meditation and Reiki Share – 7-8:30pm. A brief explanation of reiki is followed by a meditation focused on relaxation and healing. Then stay for a Reiki Share to give and receive reiki in groups.

All welcome; practitioners of any level of reiki and those new to reiki, too. Optional Reiki Q&A begins at 8:30pm. Free. Mainstream Reiki, 400 W Russell St, Saline. 664-2255. MainstreamReiki.com.

Community Sing with Matt Watroba – 8pm. The Ark is widely known to have one of the best singing audiences in the country. For the 3rd year running, we celebrate that with a full night devoted to songs that everyone can sing. $10, $5/Ark members. The Ark, 316 S Main St. 761-1800. TheArk.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Stewardship Workday: Olson Park – 9am-12pm.

Invasive weeds are invading the open meadows, threatening pollinator habitats. Help pull these non-native plants. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet at the entrance on Dhu Varren Rd, just east of Pontiac Trail. A2Gov.org/NAP. Stewardship Workday: Dhu Varren Woods Nature Area – 1-4pm. Help pull non-native species such as Japanese hedge parsley. Tools, snacks and knowhow provided. Free. Meet at the intersection of Birchwood Dr & Dhu Varren Rd. A2Gov.org/NAP.

The Down Side to Sitting – 6:30-7:30pm. Sitting causes injury and stress. Dr. Andrew Gessert will discuss the negative side effects of prolonged sitting and demonstrate simple techniques you can use regularly to counteract the damage. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Learn about Solar Power – 6-7pm. Learn about solar power and how it can save you money. Bring your electric bill and Dave will explain how solar power works, how it attached to your home or business, the economics of solar power, and how many panels you’ll need to 100% solar powered. Free.

Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace, 16 S Washington St, Ypsilanti. 383-9077. SolarYpsi.org.

Are You Ready for Exams?: Coping with Exam Panic & Procrastination – 6-8pm. Program designed to help students and teachers prepare for exams by using relaxation and concentration methods. The 3-session evening course presents simple techniques which allow you to take control of your emotional state and remain focused and confident while being challenged. $49. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 East Huron River Dr. To register, reference course HEC 4211: 677-5060 or wccnet.edu/ecd.

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Raptor Feeding – 4-5pm. Join LSNC raptor staff for dinner time. See staff prepare scrumptious raptor food for our wild owls, hawks and eagles. Free.

Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 997-1553. LeslieSNC.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 Understanding Food Labels 7:00pm. Do food labels leave you confused about what is good and what isn’t? Join us to learn how to better understand what’s in your food, which ingredients to look out for, and how to decide which items are best for your body. FREE. Please call to register. Thrive! Wellness Center, 6901 State Rd, Ste. D, Saline. 470-6766 or Thrive-Wellness-Center.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 A2Energy Power Hour – 7-8:30pm. Learn how your house can be made more energy efficient through solar power. Win energy efficiency prizes for taking part in audience quizzes. Panelists include: MI Saves, Washtenaw County Staff, DTE and Habitat for Humanity.

Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Oak Wilt Workshop – 2-4pm. Learn from experts how to identify and treat oak wilt, and hear an update from local practitioners on their oak wilt projects. Held in conjunction with The Stewardship

Network and Professional Stewards Hikes. Location TBD. Register by Aug 21: 302-5263 or Stewardship @LegacyLandConservancy.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Storytime at the Museum – 11:15am-12:30pm.

Children ages 4-7 invited to hear a story in the galleries, followed by a short activity responding to the art on display. Parents must accompany children. Siblings welcome. UMMA, 525 S State St. 764-0395. UMMA.UMich.edu.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Stewardship Workday: Furstenberg Nature Area – 9am-12pm. Help improve the native habitat by pulling exotic invasive species. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet in the parking lot off of Fuller Rd. A2Gov.org/NAP.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Take a Chance Tuesday: Joanna & The Jaywalkers – 8pm. New chamber folk from Ypsilanti. Free; bring a nonperishable donation for Food Gatherers.

The Ark, 316 S Main St. 761-1800. TheArk.org.

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Saturday, September 22, 2018 ~ 10am-6pm Sunday, September 23, 2018 ~ 11am-5pm The largest indoor event of its kind in Michigan! $11 daily / $16 weekend / $8 college students / $5 ages 12-17

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Open Stage – 8pm. Take your music to the masses.

Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Fifteen performers have 8 mins (or 2 songs) each to do their thing. $3, $2/members, seniors, students.

The Ark, 316 S Main St. 761-1800. TheArk.org.

Over 150 Readers, Bodyworkers, and Vendors ~ Free Parking Free Presentations with Expo Admission

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Nature Walk: Oakwoods Nature Area – 6-7:30pm.

Oakwoods Nature Area is a 22-acre oak-hickory woodland featuring a pond and wetland that are good spots for bird watching or listening for frog calls. Meet at the park entrance off of Dunwoodie.

327-4200. aadl.org. A2Gov.org/NAP. Harnessing Solar Power with the Raspberry Pi – 6:308:30pm. Hook up a solar panel to a Raspberry Pi Zero to run your project forever. Learn about solar energy, batteries, and keeping a project running on cloudy days.

Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Artscapade! – 7-10pm. UMMA and Arts at Michigan celebrate Welcome Week by introducing new University of Michigan students to the wide array of possibilities for arts participation on campus. Features live music and performances, dance, poetry, film, games, prizes, and a variety of art-making activities. UMMA, 525 S State St. 764-0395. UMMA.UMich.edu.

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daily Art Exhibit: On the Wing – Thru Aug 12. 10am8pm. Astrid Monique Padilla’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Iyengar Yoga Classes – With Karen Husby-Coupland. Classes for beginners and for more experienced yoga students, as well as gentle yoga for those who prefer a supported, slower-paced approach to the practice of yoga. $18/class; discounts for multiple classes.

Harmony Yoga of Ann Arbor, 1955 Pauline Blvd, Ste 100B. 222-9088. HarmonyYogaAnnArbor.com.

Movement Classes for People with Special Needs – Ballet Chelsea has developed a wide range of new classes especially for people of all ages with a wide range of limitations. Open class for students age 8-14 on Fri evenings where students build confidence, enhance peer interaction skills as well as strengthen coordination and stamina.1050 S Main St, Chelsea.

Info: 475-3070 or BalletChelsea.org.

Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga – With Marlene McGrath. Classes designed to support the changes of a pregnant body, instill confidence in the body’s abilities, and provide physical, mental, and emotional preparation for birth and mothering. Postnatal yoga practiced with babies present. For times, dates & costs: MarleneMcGrathYoga.com.

Yoga Classes at Yoga Room – With Christy DeBurton.

Classes held Mon, Tue, Thurs, Sat. A small, supportive, non-competitive, friendly yoga studio teaching various yoga styles that focuses on individual attention to challenge you in a balanced, rejuvenating way. 765 Archwood Dr. 761-8409. YogaRoomAnnArbor.com.

sunday Critter House Open Hours – Free and open to the public most Sundays, see our website for dates and times. Observe frogs, turtles, snakes, and more as they hop, crawl and slither in their homes. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer your questions, and have activities or specimens out for you to explore. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 997-1553. Lesliesnc.org.

Yoga with Cats – 8:30-9:30am. Practice hatha-style among the calming cats in new cat café. All levels welcome, ages 16+. $10. 5245 Jackson Rd. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga.

1-Day Silent Meditation Retreat – 9am-5pm. 4th Sun. Spend a day away from hectic city and find inner peace and relaxation at suburban Monastery. Retreat starts with 30 mins stretching, and interval 1 hr sitting meditation and 30 mins walking/standing meditation.

Discussion and Q&A. Light lunch included. Free.

Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea.

757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Iyengar Yoga – 10am. Also Mon, 6pm; Thurs, 7pm; Sat, 10am. With David Rosenberg. Experience in-

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vigorating yoga postures using the methods of BKS Iyengar to strengthen the body, create a feeling of well-being, reduce stress, and release tension through physical activity and meditation. $95/8 classes; $105/9 classes. Info: 662-6282 or aareced.com.

Sun. Designed for individuals seeking support and information for utilizing medical cannabis. An opportunity to connect with community and gain new perspectives in your healing journey. Free. Om of Medicine, 112 S Main St. 369-8255. OmOfMedicine.org.

Group Meditation – 10-11:30am. 45-min group meditation followed by a talk and sharing. Meditation classes and retreats. With Insight Meditation Ann Arbor. Free.

Held at Harmony Yoga, 1955 Pauline Blvd, Ste 100 B. 945-7612. Info@InsightMeditationAnnArbor.org.

Sunday Group Meditation – 5-6pm, sitting meditation; 6-6:30pm, mindful sharing. Sitting meditation to start the week. No instruction. Please enter and depart in silence. No experience necessary. Donations welcome. Deep Spring Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Info, Tana: 477-5848 or DeepSpring.org.

Sunday Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am12pm. No experience necessary. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Facilitated

by Celeste Zygmont. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – 11am-12pm.

To develop your compassionate heart. Healing meditations, 10am 1st Sun. Instruction always available. Karma Kagyu Lineage. Free. Karma Thegsum Choling, 614 Minor St. 761-7495 or 678-7549.

The Sunday Artisan Market – Thru Dec 23. 11am4pm. Unique local arts & crafts. Meet the artists and support local art. Free parking. 315 Detroit St, by Kerrytown. SundayArtisanMarket.org.

Refuge Recovery – 12-1:30pm. A non-theistic, Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds (alcohol, drugs, process). We are dedicated to the practices of mindfulness, compassion, forgiveness and generosity, using mediation and kindness to heal the pain and suffering that addiction has caused in our lives. Free. Zen Buddhist Temple, 1214 Packard St. 323-7812. RefugeRecovery.org.

Yin Yoga & Meditation – 1-2:30pm. Starting with 5 mins Huayen warming up exercise, and followed by 45 mins yin yoga and 30 mins sitting meditation.

Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Japanese Reiki Practice Circle – 1-3pm. 1st Sun. With Andrew Anders. A monthly reiki gathering event for all local practitioners to practice together. Each session covers one or more aspects of the traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho including breathing meditation, hands-on healing (reiki share), Reiju (empowerment/attunement) and more. 1st hr for advanced students; 2nd hr for everyone. $15. Info: 480-8107 or MichiganReiki.org.

Kirtan Dance – 1:30-3pm. 2nd Sun. Combines the healing vibrational practices of devotional singing and dance. Sessions start with a chant and then move to dance using simple movements that combine yoga, bharatanatyam mudras, and folk and Bollywood dance styles. $15/class; $50/4 classes. Sadhana Dance Theater, 607 Robin Rd. 330-3051. SadhanaDanceTheater.com.

Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild – 2-4pm. 4th Sun. Monthly meetings always start with stories and then more stories. Listeners and tellers welcome. Free.

Nicola’s Books, 2513 Jackson Ave. AnnArborStorytelling.org.

Contact Improv – 2-4pm. An interactive, free form dance style that involves contact with two or more people through which dancers give and share weight. No partner required. Beginners welcome. $5-$10 sliding scale. Phoenix Center, 200 S Main (above Elmo’s).

604-4416. ContactImprovAnnArbor.Blogspot.com.

Free Yoga Class – 4:30pm. 2nd to last Sun. Bring own mat and enjoy a relaxing flow designed for all levels by a certified yoga teacher with over 3 yrs teaching experience. Om of Medicine, 112 S Main St. 369-8255. OmOfMedicine.org.

Medical Cannabis Support Group – 4:30pm. Last

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Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm. Spiritual talk, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer for all in need at 9pm. We welcome all. Please come and stay as long as you wish. Free. Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath.

517-641-6201. SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.

Ann Arbor (Mostly) Acoustic Jam – 7-9pm.

2nd & 4th Sun. Singers, guitarists (acoustic and electric), bass, mandolin, uke, banjo, percussion, keys—whatever you want to bring. And if you just want to listen, that’s fine too. $2/session. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Sign up to play: Meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Acoustic-Jam. Sound Healing Concert – 7-9pm. Rare, therapeutic chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded soundscape music while reiki is sent to the audience. $20/at door. 3820 Packard, Ste 280. 358-0218.

EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

monday Martial Arts Classes – Mon-Sat. Classes include Aikido, Zen Meditation, Mixed Martial Arts, Batto-ho, Weapons, and Children’s Aikido. Huron Valley Aikikai, 1904 Federal Blvd. For schedule: 761-6012 or hv-aikido.com.

Tai Chi: Beginning through Advanced – MonThurs. With Good EnerChi Studio and Staggerin Dragon School of Tai Chi. For individuals of any age and fitness level who seek to relax and have fun with this engaging body/mind activity. A peaceful, flowing, low-impact exercise, well-suited for calming and centering. Free/low fee. Info, Karla: 325-4244 or GoodEnerChiStudio.com/Classes.

Energy Work/Self-Care Practices – 9-10am, Mon. Also Tues &/or Thurs, 6-7pm. $185. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B. 741-0695.

PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

Stretch and Strength Yoga – 10-11am. Class targets specific areas to build strength, increase flexibility and improve your overall fitness. $15/nonmember, $10/ member. Better Living Fitness Center, 834B Phoenix Dr. 747-0123. BetterLivingFitness.com.

Tai Chi Beginners – 10-11:15am, Mon. Also Tues, 2:30-3:45pm; Tues &/or Thurs, 7:15-8:30pm. $185.

Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B. 741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

Classical Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30am. Start with 5 min warm up exercise followed by 1 hr custom yoga postures; class emphasizes incorporating ones body’s movement and breathing. This practice focus primarily on physical discipline and body strengthening, increasing vital life force and calming one’s mind.

Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Socrates Café – 10:30-11:30am. 2nd & 4th Mon. People from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method. Free/members, $2/nonmember. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. 794-6250. A2Gov.org/Senior.

Monthly Monday Workshop – 6:30-7:30pm. Come spend time with like-minded individuals who are looking for natural and holistic methods for their health, families and lives. Space limited. RSVP required. Free. Holistic Whole Health, 872 S Grove, Ste LR, Ypsilanti. 480-8240. HolisticWholeHealth.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 6:45-8:45pm.

All invited to join a group reading and discussion of this popular Foundation for Inner Peace metaphysical book; includes study materials and text. Donation requested. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. 327-0270. InterfaithSpirit.org.

Meditation Sitting Group – 7-8pm. Washington Street Educational Center, Room 114, Chelsea. More info, Carol Blotter: 475-0942. ChelseaMeditation.com.

Refuge Recovery – 7:30-8:45pm. See Sun description. Friends of Little House, 802 N River St, Ypsilanti. 323-7812. RefugeRecovery.org.

tuesday Anxiety, Depression and Pain – Also Wed. Feel better with natural medicine methods. Advisory during our clinic days to learn better alternatives.

Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Massage, Reflexology and Energy Work – Also Wed. Student interns, in our peaceful and private wellness center. $25 student clinic rate, by appt.

Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Massage Therapy Program – Also Wed. Connect, visit, ask questions or have a massage by a student.

Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural

Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Drop-In Breathwork Sessions – 9:30-11am & 7-8:30pm. With Frank Levey. Each session offers participants guidance and training useful for experiencing a free and open breath to enhance health on all levels of being and in daily life. $15-$25.

For locations: 657-8742 or Awakened-Breath.com.

Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market: Downtown – Thru Oct. 3-7pm. 16 S Washington, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope.net.

Cobblestone Farm Market – Thru Oct 23. 4-7pm. Includes a variety of children’s activities and/or musical entertainment each week. Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard.

CobblestoneFarmMarket.org.

Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Start with 20 mins stretching, followed by 45 min-1 hr sitting meditation, ends with a brief group sharing chat. Open to all background and level of practitioners wishing to support their practices.

Always emphasis on breathing control techniques.

Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Realization Process Practice – 6-7:30pm. Explore and practice the Realization Process as developed by Dr. Judith Blackstone. It is a body-centered approach to personal and spiritual healing and maturity. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. Donation. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 905-7980. Mara@EvenstarsChalice.com. EvenstarsChalice.com/realization-process.

Body Recognition Techniques and Natural Remedies – 7-8pm. 3rd Tues. With Kelly Hamlin. Meet in our cafe to gain more understanding of what makes you, you, and tips to increase your body intelligence.

Free. Lucky’s Market, 1919 S Industrial Hwy. Info & to RSVP: ElisabethW@LuckysMarket.com.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Utilizing breath, sound vibration and rhythmic exercises we can awakening the energy within us to excel and reach our potential. The way to the realization of your true self as taught by Yogi Bhajan. $16/drop-in, $84/series. A2 Kundalini Yoga, 4117 Jackson Rd. 276-6520. A2KundaliniYoga.com.

Monthly Washtenaw County CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD/ADHD) Chapter Meetings – 7-9pm.

Tues & Wed. Join us to hear free educational speakers, get resources, find community and support for you and

your family members. WISD Teaching and Administration Bldg, 1819 S Wagner Rd. 330-4996. Details: Meetup.com/AnnArbor-ADHD-ADD-Support.

wednesday Anxiety, Depression and Pain – See Tues listing.

Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Light Worker Activation Group with Sandya – It is time to activate your spiritual purpose and bring forth “The Gifts” that will accelerate personal and planetary transformation. Sandya2033@yahoo.com.

Massage, Reflexology and Energy Work – See Tues listing. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Massage Therapy Program – See Tues listing.

Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am3pm. Also Sat. 315 Detroit St. 794-6255. A2Gov.org.

Nature Storytime – 10-11am. Ages 1-5. Caregiver required and free. Explore and appreciate the outdoors: live animal visits, hikes, stories and hands-on activities. $5/child nonmembers, $4/child members.

Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 997-1553. Lesliesnc.org.

Ann Arbor School Herbal Apothecary Open – 10am-2pm. Free advisory, custom formulas for body systems, herbalists on staff. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. 769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Weekly Iyengar Yoga – 10:30-11am, sitting meditation; 11am-12pm, yoga. With Erica Dutton. Iyengarbased asanas provide flexibility, gentleness and strength. If possible, bring a mat and/or blanket to class. Donations welcome. Deep Spring Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Tana: 477-5848 or DeepSpring.org.

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ongoing events Refuge Recovery – 12-1:15pm. See Sun description. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, Meeting Room, 114 S Main St. 323-7812. RefugeRecovery.org.

Aphasia Chorus aka Loud & Proud Singers – 122pm. Adults with mild-severe aphasia or voice disorder (stroke, PD, PPA, Other). Group singing provides multiple voice, speech and social benefits. No singing experience necessary. Bring a friend, enthusiasm and lunch (optional). $5. Towsely Health Building, 5361 McAuley Dr. Lynn: 429-5679 or MIaphasiacenter@ gmail.com. AphasiaCenterMI.org.

The Bushel Basket Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 2-6pm. Focuses on healthy produce from local farmers. Old US 12 / Main in CSB Lot, Chelsea.

475-6402. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org/bushel-basket.

Slow-Flow Yoga – 5:30-7pm. Also 10:30am-12pm, Fri. With Ellen Livingston. All levels welcome to our community-oriented small classes in our 30-ft heated yurt on 5 beautiful acres in SW Ann Arbor. $15/drop-in, $6-$12/class with a pass. More info: 645-3217 or EllenLivingston.com.

scription. Friends Meeting House, 1420 Hill St. 323-7812. RefugeRecovery.org.

thursday Meditation – 10-11:30am. Start with 20 mins stretching, followed by 45 min-1 hr sitting meditation, ends with a brief group sharing chat. Open to all background and level of practitioners wishing to support their practices.

Always emphasis on breathing control techniques. Free.

Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea.

757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Happy Hour Massage – 3-8pm. We’ll match your needs with an expert therapist who can tailor a massage to your wellness needs. Call to reserve your spot as space is limited. $55/60 min, $80/90 min. Balance Massage Therapy, 5155 Plymouth Rd. 660-5919. LifeIsActive.com.

Open Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Two, 20-min, mindfulness meditation sittings. Open to the public; drop-ins welcome. Donations welcome. The Lotus Center of Ann Arbor, 2711 Carpenter Rd. 975-2745.

TLCAA.com. AAOpenMeditation.com.

Yoga with Cats – 7:30-8:30pm. Practice hatha-style among the calming cats in new cat café. All levels welcome, ages 16+. $10. 5245 Jackson Rd. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga.

Refuge Recovery – 7:30-8:45pm. See Sun description. Friends Meeting House, 1420 Hill St. 323-7812. RefugeRecovery.org.

friday Aphasia Community Friendship Center – 10am3pm. Adults with mild-severe aphasia or voice disorder (stroke, PD, PPA, Other). Conversation, art and music therapy, physical fitness, caregiver support group, more. Next step to aphasia recovery. $10. The Health & Fitness Center at WCC, 4833 E Huron River Dr. Lynn: 429-5679 or MIAphasia Center@gmail.com. AphasiaCenterMI.org.

Intro to Kundalini Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Called the Yoga of Awareness. An ancient practice only once knew by the rare sadhu or rishi. We have these teachings now to deliver ourselves to our excellence, truth and greatest capabilities referred to as a self-sensory human. A science of kryias, meditations, mantras, mudras, bhandas and relaxation. $20/drop-in, $84-7 wk series. Bloom Wellness, 2450 W Stadium Blvd.

276-6520. A2KundaliniYoga.com.

Sounds and Sights – Thru Aug 16. 6:30-8:30pm.

Stroll downtown Chelsea, shop unique galleries and stores, and a variety of music, dance, comedy, and family entertainment on 10 separate staged areas.

More info: ChelseaFestivals.com.

Classical Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Start with 5-min warm up exercise followed by 1-hr custom yoga postures; class emphasizes incorporating ones body’s movement and breathing. This practice focus primarily on physical discipline and body strengthening, increasing vital life force and calming one’s mind.

Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Short lesson and meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop-in, every other Thursday. $10.

Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280.

358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

Meditation Group – 10:30am-11:45am. Beginning and experienced meditators welcome. Group is open to exploring and integrating the spiritual teachings from a variety of wisdom traditions. A recorded teaching is followed by a period of silent meditation and a time for discussion. For more info including location, Mary Trudeau: 625-1844 or MaryTrudeau@comcast.net.

Reiki Healing Meditation & Share – 7-8:30pm.

3rd Thurs. 20-min meditation in which you engage with powerful reiki energy focused on healing for your highest good. Then stay for a Reiki Share to give and receive reiki in groups. All welcome. Free.

Community Pavilion, 400 W Russell St, Saline.

664-2255. MainstreamReiki.com.

Ypsilanti Open Meditation – 11am. With Ypsilanti

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Silent sitting. Instruction always available. Free. Karma Thesum Choling, 614 Minor St. 761-7495 or 678-7549.

Refuge Recovery – 7:30-8:45pm. See Sun de-

Open Mic Night – 7pm. Signup is available online or at the door, and it is also first come, first serve.

The Rumpus Room, at Jet’s Pizza, 506 N Main St, Chelsea. TheRumpusRoomChelsea.com.

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Free Exercise Classes for Ypsilanti Seniors – 10:30-11:30am. National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting free exercise classes. Ypsilanti Township Community Center, 2025 E Clark Rd. Kristie Lewis: 800-482-1455.

Slow-Flow Yoga – 10:30am-12pm. Also 5:30-7pm, Fri. With Ellen Livingston. All levels welcome to our community-oriented small classes in our 30-ft heated yurt on 5 beautiful acres in SW Ann Arbor. $15/drop-in, $6-$12/class with a pass. More info: 645-3217 or EllenLivingston.com.

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District Library. Research has shown the many beneficial effects of mindfulness-based meditation practice on overall health and well-being. Meditation encourages and develops concentration, clarity, emotional optimism, and positive ways of being. Sessions are guided weekly drop-ins. Free. More info: 482-4110, SKonen@YpsiLibrary.org or YpsiLibrary.org/events.

Aphasia Loud & Proud Hootenanny Sing-Along – 1-2:30pm. 4th Fri. Adults with mild-severe aphasia or voice disorder (stroke, PD, PPA, Other). Group singing provides multiple voice, speech and social benefits. No singing experience necessary. $5. The Health & Fitness Center at WCC, 4833 E Huron River Dr. Lynn: 429-5679 or MIAphasiaCenter@ gmail.com. AphasiaCenterMI.org.

Free Senior Swim at Chelsea Wellness Center – 4-7pm. 2nd Fri. Seniors (60+ years) are welcome to use the Wellness Center pools for free. Chelsea Wellness Center, 14800 E Old US 12, Chelsea. More info: 214-0220.

Free Senior Swim at Dexter Wellness Center – 4-7pm. 4th Fri. Seniors (60+ years) are welcome to use the Wellness Center pools for free. Dexter Wellness Center, 2810 Baker Rd. More info: 580-2500.

Nature & Nurture Fertility Support Group – 6:308pm. Group is to bring those experiencing infertility together to support each other while enjoying the healthy benefits of nature. $5/session. County Farm Park, Washtenaw & Platt area. More info or to register: 3204958 or KNelson@KathleenNelsonCounseling.com.

Intensive Meditation with Lighthouse Center – 7pm, gather; 7:30-10:15pm, chanting. 1st & 3rd Fri. Chanting and prayer, followed by meditating 20 mins on each of the 7 chakra energy centers. May enter and leave meditation room at any time. Donations accepted. 740 E Shore Dr, Whitmore Lake.

417-5804. LightHouseCenterInc.org.

Dances of Universal Peace – 7-9pm. 1st Fri. With Judy Lee Trautman. Dances of universal peace were originated in the 60s in San Francisco by Sufi teacher Samuel Lewis to celebrate the world’s religions through simple folk dance steps. The dances are a form of moving meditation that require neither partner nor experience. $5. Info: 419-475-6535, JLTrautman@ sbcglobal.net or PeaceDance.MultiFaithJourneys.org.

Devotional Singing or Chanting – 8:15pm. Some of Mata Yogananda’s Song-Soul Chants, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer at 9pm. We welcome all. Please come and stay as long as you wish. Free. Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-6416201. SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.

saturday Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am-3pm.

Also Wed. 315 Detroit St. 794-6255. A2Gov.org.

Saline Summer Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 20. 8am-12pm. Downtown, S Ann Arbor St, half block south of Michigan Ave. CityOfSaline.org/ farmersmarket.

Chelsea Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am-1pm.

Downtown on Park St, Chelsea. 475-6402. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org.

Silent Meditation – 8:30am-12:30pm. 30 mins stretching, and three 50 min sitting meditation

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o many healthy outdoor activities await us in the summertime—picnics, sporting events and boating, just to name a few. Best of all is the cornucopia of fresh, local produce we find to fuel our seasonal fun. A plethora of farmers’ markets spring up each year that allow us to skip the middleman and get food straight from the people that grow it. Not only is it more nutritious than store-bought, it creates a much smaller carbon footprint on the environment than extensive shipping and we get to talk to farmers about how we can make better decisions all-year long.

ANN ARBOR’S FARM MARKET

TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7am-3pm Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown district 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor 48104 A2gov.org/market

Tuesdays, 3-7pm Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd., one-half mile north of Michigan Ave. CityOfSaline.org/farmersmarket

COBBLESTONE FARM MARKET

YPSILANTI

Tuesdays, 4-7pm 2781 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor 48108 CobbleStoneFarmMarket.org

DIXBORO FARMERS’ MARKET Fridays, 3-7pm 5221 Church Rd., Village of Dixboro, Ann Arbor 48105 DixboroFarmersMarket.org

PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP FARMERS’ MARKET Thursdays, 3-7pm Pittsfield Township Admin. Building; 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Ann Arbor 48108 Pittsfield-MI.gov

ST. JOSEPH MERCY ANN ARBOR Wednesdays, 11am-1pm Lobby of St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, 5301 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 StJoesAnnArbor.org/thefarm

WESTSIDE FARMERS’ MARKET Thursdays, 3-7pm Corner of W. Maple & Jackson Rd., 2501 Jackson Rd., Westgate Plaza, Ann Arbor, 48103 WestSideFarmersMarket.com

CHELSEA

Wednesdays, 2-6pm, Corner of Old US 12 and M 52 Saturdays, 8am-12pm Lower library lot along Park St. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org

SALINE

Saturdays, 8am-12pm Downtown Saline on S. Ann Arbor St., one-half block south of Michigan Ave. CityOfSaline.org/farmersmarket

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sessions.10 mins walking meditation between 3 sessions. Discussion and Q&A session at the end.

We also host 3-Day Silent retreats twice a year. Free.

Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea.

757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market: Depot Town – Thru Oct 28. 9am-1pm. 100 Rice St, Depot Town, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope.net.

The Breastfeeding Cafe – 10-11:30am. Come and meet other women who are breastfeeding or want to be breastfeeding their babies.This free, drop-in group focuses on supporting breastfeeding mothers in a casual, comfortable setting. 722 Brooks St. 975-6534. bfcaa.com.

Refuge Recovery – 7-8:30pm. See Sun description.

Washtenaw County Alano Club, 995 N Maple Rd. 323-7812. RefugeRecovery.org.

Drum and Dance Jam – 7:30-9pm. 1st Sat (AprAug). Hosted by national recording artist Curtis Glatter. No experience necessary. Bring a drum with you or use a drum that is provided. $5 donation requested at the door. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. For more info: 327-0270, InterfaithSpirit.org or Facebook.com/ glattercurtisav1972.

Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market Tuesdays, 3-7pm 16 S Washington St., Ypsilanti MI 48197 GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets

DEPOT TOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9am–1pm Freighthouse Plaza, 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti MI 48198 GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets

MOBILE FARM STANDS

Thursdays, 11am-2pm Towner Human Service Center, 555 Towner Downtown Thursdays, 4-7pm Corner of MacArthur and Harris in Superior Township Fridays 10am-1pm Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets

DEXTER FARMERS’ MARKET

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word/ per month (25-word minimum). To place listing, email content to Publisher@HealthyLivingMichigan. com. Deadline is the 12th of the month.

HELP WANTED FRESH FORAGE RESTAURANT – Front of house staff, farmers, and foragers wanted at new fast casual farm-to-table restaurant. Email your resume to MIFreshForags@gmail.com to apply.

Saturdays, 8am–1pm Tuesdays, 2-6pm 3233 Alpine St., Dexter 48130 DexterMI.gov/farmers-market

RELAXSTATION MASSAGE THERAPY – Massage Therapist Positions open at RelaxStation in Ann Arbor. $85 to $110 (including credit card tips) for a 5-hour shift. W-2 (not 1099), PTO after first year. Free parking. Massage benefits. 734-623-1951.

MANCHESTER FARMERS’ MARKET

WORK EXCHANGE – Partial work exchange opportunity in exchange for tuition in Massage Therapy or Natural Medicine Program, for upcoming enrollment cycles. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor. net. Call 734-769-7794.

Thursdays, 3:30-7pm Chi-Bro Park: 209 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, MI 48158 ManchesterMI.org

MILAN FARMERS’ AND ARTISAN MARKET

Fridays 4-7pm Tolan St. and Main St., Milan JTewsley.Wixsite.com/milanfarmersmarket

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TENANT WANTED COMMERCIAL SPACE – Across from Kerrytown Farmers Market in Ann Arbor. 409 N Fourth Ave. Ground floor. $2,260/MTh. 734-662-0040.

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Complimentary first session. Ellen’s powerfully effective coaching has helped hundreds of people to radically improve their health and energy, know their purpose and begin living their dreams. Raw vegan since 2002, Ellen has unique expertise to guide you on a path of real transformation. She offers private coaching, private retreats, and popular annual group retreats in Michigan and Costa Rica.

MARIA SYLVESTER, MSW, CPC 734-717-7532 LifeEmpowermentCoaching.com

As a certified Life Coach, Maria is a master at helping her clients get unstuck, become unstoppable and see their lives soar. Experience her simple, yet profoundly powerful coaching process and remove obstacles that interfere with having: a great love, a great job, a great life. Maria coaches adolescents, adults and couples and offers a complimentary first session.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY JOAN ROSE CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN 734-323-9485 IAHP.com/JoanRoseChiro

Joan Rose, an Upledger certified practitioner, has offered CranioSacral Therapy for over 25 years.

A light touch and deep listening allow healing to occur.

ANDREA KENNEDY

400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline, 48176 734-664-2255 MainstreamReiki.com During your reiki session, I see issues affecting your energy and recent life experiences then share insights and fresh perspectives assisting you in moving forward.

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SETH KOPALD AT EXPLORATION SERVICES

Arbor Wellness Center, 2350 Washtenaw Ave, Ste 3, Rm A, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-395-3319 SethKopald.com With Seth’s help, develop more peace, compassion, and playfulness while you get to know your inner world. Build self-leadership and feel more centered and grounded. See ad page 21.

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Brandy Boehmer 734-709-8313 2350 Washtenaw Ave, Ste 14, Ann Arbor InnerSpaceHolistic.com Colon Therapy is the slow and gentle insertion of purified water into the colon (large intestine) for the cleansing of poisons, mucous and accumulated fecal matter. It is also used to stimulate the colon to recover its natural shape, tone, and peristaltic wave action. No chemicals or drugs are used—thus it is a safe, gentle health-giving alternative. FDA-approved equipment. Brandy Boehmer is National Board Certified in colon hydrotherapy through the International Association for Colon Therapy.

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JAN SEVDE, ABM PRACTITIONER FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN

EDUCATION ANN ARBOR SCHOOL OF MASSAGE, HERBAL & NATURAL MEDICINE 6276 Jackson Rd, Suite B Ann Arbor MI 48103 NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net

Ann Arbor Body & Mind 405 Little Lake Dr, Ste A-3, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-649-8234 A2BodyAndMind.com

Rewire your brain through neuromovement classes and private sessions. Beneficial for neuromuscular conditions and children with Special Needs. Move past limitations with the Anat Baniel Method. See ad page 21.

Professional diploma training, classes, herbal apothecary & dispensary and student massage clinic. Visit us, visit our website or call 734-761-1600.

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Certified Reflexologist 2002 Hogback Rd, Ste 14, Ann Arbor 734-649-2891 DeniseBHeld@gmail.com A2Reflexology.com Feeling stressed? Just can’t seem to relax? Foot Reflexology, known for its relaxing and restorative qualities, can help you feel better. Call today. $20 off your first session with this ad. See ad page 31.

GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-677-8700 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-theart general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads pages 3 and 17.

HEALTH & WELLNESS MHEALTHY — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH & WELL-BEING SERVICES 3003 S State St, WT-2060, Ann Arbor 734-647-7888 MHealthy.UMich.edu

MHealthy offers wellness and health risk reduction services, including: Exercise, Nutrition, Weight Management, Tobacco Treatment and Alcohol Management, for U-M employees, and the public.

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HEALTHY RESTAURANTS 5060 Jackson Rd, Ste. A, Ann Arbor 734-887-6655 FreshForage.com Farm to Table, Fast!

Craft a bowl from fresh, local ingredients or get a superfood packed smoothie. Our dynamic seasonal menu is allergen-friendly with vegetarian and vegan options. See ad page 9.

SILVIO’S ORGANIC RISTORANTE E PIZZERIA

715 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-214-6666 SilviosOrganicPizza.com We work with passion for making only real food, made with fresh, local and organic ingredients. We want to offer you a genuine Italian food experience. Our store is not only a restaurant or a bar, our store is an artisanal food lab, where we make bread, pizza, pastries, salads, soups and fresh pasta everyday, following the path of the Italian tradition, but also offering gluten-free and vegan dishes. See ad inside front cover.

HOLISTIC DOCTOR DR. MALCOLM SICKELS, M.D. 210 Little Lake Dr, Ste 10 Ann Arbor, 48103 734-332-9936 DrSickels.com

Malcolm Sickels earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan, where he taught fellow medical students about different approaches to health. Board certified in Family Medicine and Holistic Medicine, he is in solo practice on the west side of Ann Arbor. Learn more at DrSickels.com. See ads pages 12 and 20.

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JOHN B. SMITH, DVM

1954 S Industrial, Ann Arbor 734-213-7447 DogDoctor.us We invite you to partner with us for a naturopathic, patient-centered approach to restoring and maintaining your pet’s health. We focus on health span—not just life span. See ad page 27.

HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY CASTLE REMEDIES

2345 S. Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor In the Parkway Center 734-973-8990 CastleRemedies.com Discover Michigan’s only homeopathic pharmacy open to the public. Herbs, Nutritional Supplements, Aromatherapy, Distinctive Gifts & Jewelry. Specializing in products for maintaining health & preventing disease. See ad page 18.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL CARE POMERANCE INTEGRATIVE DENTAL CARE

154 S Industrial Dr, Saline, MI 48176 734-429-7460 PomeranceDentalCare.com Pomerance Integrative Dental Care, where Dr. Sheryl Pomerance—not “just a dentist”—offers comprehensive care in all aspects of dentistry, facial growth and development, function and airway. See ad page 13.

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

Dr. Abbie Walker, DDS, MS 2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-677-8700 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-theart general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads pages 3 and 17.

REIKI ANDREA KENNEDY

400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline, 48176 734-664-2255 MainstreamReiki.com Reduce stress, move forward with Andrea Kennedy, a full-time reiki practitioner and instructor with 22 years’ experience. Try Reiki Special: 1st session only $25. See ad page 13.

RETREATS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd. Vanderbilt, MI 49795 989-983-4107 SongOfTheMorning.org

Find spiritual refreshment amongst 800 acres of natural beauty for your own personal retreat or participate in workshops, yoga classes, meditations or Sunday Service. Accommodations and gourmet vegetarian meals available.

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36 N Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-905-7980 EvenstarsChalice.com Everyday enchantments and inspirations: Divine Wares, Vintage Relics, Gallery Arts and Sacred Swag. Be the mystery unfolding. Shopping, classes, workshops & events. See ad page 25.

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Achieve permanent positive life and habit changes through our safe, rapid and effective system. Tap the potential of your mind to create the health and vitality you’ve always wanted. See ad page 25.

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462 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor MI 48103 734-302-7575 thenhcaa.com We help you on your journey to achieve optimal health and feel your best through whole food nutrition and supplements. See ad page 11.

THRIVE! WELLNESS CENTER 6901 State Rd, Ste D, Saline 734-470-6766 Thrive-Wellness-Center.com

Shannon Roznay, DC, specializes in Nutrition Response Testing and Activator Chiropractic.

Thrive! also carries natural foods, skin and home products. See ad page 23.

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Stop smoking in one visit. Afraid it’s going to be too painful or too difficult? Our unique specialized and proven system makes it easy.

Become a happy and permanent non-smoker today. See ad page 25.

Kundalini yoga classes, workshops, gong meditations, Sat Nam Rasayan Healing and Level 1 Teacher Trainings in the Ann Arbor area. Yogi Bhajan started the 3HO organization to share these ancient yogic techniques and uplift humanity.

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