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here’s a lot to be thankful for in our November issue.

Foodie April Thompson brings joy to the season’s table with her take on “Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet PUBLISHERS John & Trina Voell III Gratitude.” Three of the nation’s top Zen chefs share their DESIGN & PRODUCTION John & Trina Voell III

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Contents 16 CHASING ZZZZZs

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How to Put Insomnia to Rest

19 THE MISSION OF A HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATOR

20 THE HAPPY THYROID Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

22 ZENFUL EATING

Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

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24 ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

26 KIDS WITH GRATITUDE Making Thankfulness Second Nature

27 ENOUGH FOR ALL In Pursuit of Grateful Living

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DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 11 event

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24 green living 26 healthy kids 27 inspiration 28 natural pet 30 calendar 35 classifieds 36 resource guide November 2019

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Holistic Care

Become an Accredited Natural Healer

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• Mood Support • Cancer Support • Family Medicine • Holistic Medicine • Innovative Medicine • Bioidentical Hormones Danielle Douglas FNP Ann Hughes MD Gaia Kile FNP Malcolm Sickels MD 210 Little Lake Dr., Suite 10 Ann Arbor (west side) www.drsickels.com 734.332.9936 • Easy access from M-14, I-94 & Jackson Road • Check drsickels.com for directions & insurance info.

Liberate yourself from suffering.

Gnosis is the practical, fact-based knowledge of consciousness that guides us to our full potential and innate happiness.

aturopathic Institute of Therapies and Education (NITE) offers programs taught by highly qualified faculty for those interested in a career as a natural health practitioner, holistic doula or massage therapist. Classes are enrolling now for January 2020 sessions. Student candidates may visit with the director of administration and tour the NITE facilities.

NITE is the only accredited naturopathic school in Michigan, and has been in operation since 1983. It offers a friendly environment and safe place to learn, with the benefit of hands-on learning, small class sizes and an alumni community.

Location: 503 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant. For more information, call 989-773-1714 or email Contact@NaturopathicInstitute.info. See ad, inside front cover.

Finding Spirit, Treasures and Connection

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venstar’s Chalice has many altars and many of the treasures that help people construct their own altars. It is a space with an intent to facilitate connection with spirit.

They offer up stories of connection to help everyone, new to the journey or seasoned travelers on their personal path, find the treasures that bring them to spirit.

Mara Evenstar says, “At Evenstar’s Chalice, spiritual experiences happen every day, sometimes every moment, not just when we are in circle, in church, meditating or practicing our practice. Our challenge is to connect with them wherever and whenever we can and to hold those connections as we go about our day. Our altars help keep us connected to our spiritual life.”

Location: 36 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. For more information, call 734-905-7980 or visit EvenstarsChalice.com. See ad page 15.

Affordable Student Clinic Reopens

Experience is better than belief.

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he student intern clinic at the Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, has re-organized and is open for service to the community by appointment. The student clinic operates in a state-licensed school, supervised by licensed therapists, offering private rooms with affordable

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student rates ($30/hour appointment).

Patients have the ability to work with up to 12 to 14 different therapists, including massage therapy and reflexology, for pain relief, stress management, wellness, injury prevention and healing, prenatal care and more.

Location: 6276 Jackson Rd., Ste. B, Ann Arbor. For appointments, call 734-769-7794. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/NSAA PlanningPage.

Compassionate Teens Win Humane Youth Awards

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he Humane Society of Huron Valley’s (HSHV) second annual Humane Youth Awards gala fundraiser will take place at the Compassionate Feast, 6 to 10 p.m., November 1, at the Michigan League Ballroom, featuring (From L to R): Katie Moore (winner); the host of Animal Kaitlin Barrett-Huff (1st runner-up), Planet’s My Cat From Megan Kowalski (2nd runner-up) Hell, Jackson Galaxy.

The nonprofit will recognize three local teens working to make a more compassionate community for both humans and animals.

Katie Moore, 16, has been a Junior Volunteer at HSHV for four years and has devoted more than 300 volunteer hours to the animals. Kaitlin Barrett-Huff, 17, is often found caring for the cats at HSHV with a smile on her face. Megan Kowalski, 13, joined the HSHV Junior Volunteer team just a year ago, and has already completed more than 100 hours of volunteer service.

Karen Patterson, HSHV vice president of volunteers and humane education “It was so inspiring to read all of the nominations and hear about the kindness and compassion that young people are spreading throughout our community. We are thrilled to be sharing some of their stories, as they make us all hopeful for the future!”

Location: 911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. For more information, visit hshv.org. See ad page 28.

Prepare for the Holidays in Kerrytown

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errytown KindleFest will take place from 4 to 10 p.m., December 6, at the Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market and the surrounding area, coinciding with the annual Midnight Madness throughout the business districts of Ann Arbor.

The KindleFest Market, or Christkindlmarkt as known in Germany, features artisans, farmers and retailers selling their holiday wares plus traditional food, mulled wine and beer.

Kerrytown District retail businesses will be open late on this evening as they participate in the festivities, offering special holiday bargains.

Family-friendly and keeping in the spirit of an outdoor holiday market, there will be pretzels, bratwursts, roasted nuts, Glühwein (mulled wine), beer, fire pits to keep warm and for s’more roasting, caroling, strolling musicians, Santa, lots of lights and more.

Early bird shopping begins at 4 p.m., with dozens of artisans and crafters offering handmade products. The Kid Zone will be open from 4 to 6 p.m., featuring fun crafts, games and entertainment, with Santa’s arrival at 6 p.m.

For more information, visit Kerrytown.org/kindlefest.

Get Involved in Local Government

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he Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a slate of positions on boards, committees and commissions, and will make the appointments on November 20.

Washtenaw County Food Policy positions include—six positions to serve in Waste Management, Rural Agriculture, Nutrition, Planning, Health Care, Community Representative, Economic Development, Public Health, Human Services, Funding, Labor, and Transportation for two-year terms.

Those interested in applying should submit a letter of interest and resume, including a home address, to the Washtenaw County

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composting and through the use of 100 percent compostable materials, they are providing choices that help both locally and globally.

Clerk’s office, Attention: Appointments, P.O. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107. Letters and resumes may also be submitted via email to Pearte@Washtenaw.org, via fax at 734-222-6528 or online at Secure.eWashtenaw.org/bocdob/bocdob.do.

The deadline for submitting applications is Nov. 5. For more information, call the Washtenaw County Clerk’s office at 734-222-6655.

More Locally Sourced Food Options

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resh Forage has adopted a new menu concept with a revamped dine-in experience in addition to online ordering. There’s also an expanded delivery radius and a new downtown location coming soon. Their allergen-friendly meals are made from ethically raised local ingredients and eco-friendly products. Because the ingredients are always locally sourced, diners get seasonal farm-to-table meals yearround, while also supporting our community’s farmers, businesses, and artisans.

The dynamic seasonal menu evolves with what is fresh and available locally. Foraged or farmed, meals are as close to the source as possible. It is their goal to minimize extraneous environmental impact, such as shipping and waste. By sourcing locally and minimizing waste by

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Use the code 5ONLINE for 5 percent off online orders. Location: 5060 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-8876655, email MIFreshForage@gmail.com or visit FreshForage.com.

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Declutter and Make Extra Cash

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t is possible to turn a love for antiques and collectibles into an enjoyable and lucrative business by renting a booth at the Chelsea Antiques Mall. Old furniture—call it vintage, antique or simply passed down—is a planetfriendly choice.

Owner Vicky S. Wurster says, “We have been here for 10 years. We have a Facebook page with hundreds of pictures so you can see what kind of merchandise we have.” Merchandise changes daily. They have four storewide sales a year; the next one is coming up in December.

Location: 1178 S. Main St., Chelsea. For more information, call 734323-7023. See ad page 24.

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Rockin’ for the Hungry

Ann Arbor 107one radio personalities will be broadcasting live with Food Gatherers staff and volunteers, with special giveaways for Rockin’ donors that come in person.

Food Gatherers is the food rescue and food bank program serving Washtenaw County to alleviate hunger and eliminate its

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ood Gatherers, Ann Arbor’s 107one, and Kroger are hosting Rockin’, Washtenaw County’s largest food and fund drive from December 3 through 8 to raise 1 million meals for our hungry neighbors.

Donate food or funds in person, or donate online (FoodGatherers.org) or by phone at 734-761-2796. Donations will be accepted from 6 to 10 a.m., December 3, at the Traver Village Kroger at 2641 Plymouth Road, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., December 4 through 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 8, at the Maple Village Kroger store.

Food Gatherers distribute more than 6.6 million pounds of food annually to 170 community partners. causes in the community. They distribute more than 6.6 million pounds of food annually to 170 community partners, including the Community Kitchen in the Delonis Center, the Healthy School Pantry Program, and the Summer Food Service Program.

For more information, visit FoodGatherers.org. See ad page 13.

Protect Your Health with Safe, Fluoride-Free, Mercury-Free, Holistic Dentistry We offer many special approaches to safeguard your health, including: l Non-surgical treatment and alternatives whenever possible. l Removal or avoidance of toxins like silver-mercury amalgam fillings & fluoride treatment. l Oxygen-ozone therapy to treat and prevent gum disease.

We are committed to protecting your health at every step. We’ll make sure any materials we use for your restorations will not cause inflammation allergic reaction, or toxicity in your body.

Your health is our primary goal, and everything we do from the moment you walk in the door until you leave smiling is dedicated to achieving that goal. What does that mean? First, it means a level of trust and partnership between you and Cori Crider Kelly MacArthur each member of our team. It also means that the decisions we make for how we run our practice are focused on holistic dentistry and the connection between oral and systemic health. We lead with compassion and understanding, taking the time to listen carefully to you and your needs and concerns so we can help you achieve and keep a healthy, beautiful smile for life.

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Holistic dentistry is a philosophy based on the concept that your mouth is a window to your overall health. Not just because of the foods you eat, but because the condition of your teeth and gums contributes significantly to the general health of your entire body.

We strive to treat the cause of your problem, not just the symptoms.

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Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month, Japanese researchers report. They tested the urine of study participants looking for six neonicotinoid insecticides and another substance generated as a result of their decomposition in the human body. “I think the research results are almost without precedent and are highly valuable in that they present actual measurement values showing that you can dramatically reduce the content levels of agrochemicals in your body simply by changing the way you select vegetable products,” commented Nobuhiko Hoshi, a professor of animal molecular morphology with the Kobe University.

Another study from researchers at the University of California at Berkeley studied 16 children and showed that one week after switching to an organic diet, malathion pesticide urine levels were reduced by 95 percent; clothianidin pesticide levels by 83 percent; and chlorpyrifos pesticide levels by 60 percent.

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is much more than a brilliant scarlet tropical flower: New laboratory research from Canada’s University of Windsor found that a hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells. This is one of the most difficult to treat types that affects 15 to 20 percent of breast cancer patients. Hibiscus is particularly effective when combined with chemotherapy, researchers say, and works as well with very low doses of the chemicals as with higher doses.

The flower’s low toxicity and precise targeting of cancer cells also offers hope for long-term treatment. Previous studies have shown hibiscus to be effective on prostate cancer, leukemia, gastric cancer and human squamous cell carcinoma.

Caffeine has been the subject of controversy among the one in six adults worldwide that suffer from periodic migraines: Some say it triggers symptoms, while others report it wards them off. A new study from Harvard and two other teaching hospitals of 98 migraine sufferers used six weeks of daily journals to investigate the link and found that drinking up to two servings of caffeinated beverages a day had little effect, but three or more raised the odds of a headache that day or the next. Among people that rarely drank such beverages, even one or two servings increased the odds of having a headache that day.

A serving was defined as eight ounces or one cup of caffeinated coffee, six ounces of tea, a 12-ounce can of soda or a twoounce can of an energy drink.

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Take Hibiscus to Fight Breast Cancer

Say No to the Third Cup of Joe to Avoid Migraines

Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia Older people with dementia, often viewed as being passive and immobile, responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions, say researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. The 22 participants between the ages of early 60s and mid-90s had dementia ranging from mild to advanced. They took 10 weekly classes in which the music was “reminiscent” and the movement routines were intuitively easy. “Positive responses such as memory recalling, spontaneous dancing and joking with each other were observed in every session,” reports lead author Ting Choo.

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health briefs

Foot Reflexology Can Help With Sleep

In today’s stressful world, restful sleep is a precious commodity. World events, work deadlines, late-night screen time and general modern stress can all contribute to wide-awake nights and fitful sleep. It is hard to relax when the brain and nervous system are working overtime.

To calm down, exercising during the day, turning off screens well before bed, reading a calming book, meditating, and taking herbal remedies or teas are all good ways to start.

Some people resort to medications which may or may not put them to sleep and most likely have unwanted side effects.

Sometimes the tried-and-true sleep inducers just don’t work because stress has put the nervous system into overdrive. A good way to calm down the nervous system before it becomes chronically hyper is to have regular foot reflexology, because it soothes the sympathetic “fight-or-flight” nervous system. This allows bodily functions like rest, relaxation and digestion to work better, resulting in a healthier body and better sleep.

Many paths can lead to the sometimes-elusive good night’s sleep. Foot reflexology can calm down the brain, soothe rattled nerves and enable sleep, all in one therapy.

Denise Held, RN, a certified Reflexolo-Chi foot reflexologist, has office hours at the Natural Healing Center, located at 2002 Hogback Rd., Ste. 14, in Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-649-2891, email denisebheld@ gmail.com, or visit A2Reflexology.com. See ad page 15.

Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A Using the three-decade longitudinal health records of about 123,000 men and women from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, researchers from Brown University found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer, which occurs in 7 to 11 percent of the population. “We found that higher intake of total vitamin A, retinol and several individual carotenoids, including beta cryptoxanthin, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin, was associated with lower risk of SCC,” wrote the authors.

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global briefs Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification The nonprofit MomsAcrossAmerica.org (MAA) has launched its Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers while encouraging best practices by suppliers. It will be awarded to those brands that have achieved superior levels of organic practices and eco-friendly procedures, and is intended to make it simple for people to choose the healthiest products and use their wallets to take a stand against unhealthy alternatives and unethical business practices. The standard also provides a path for companies that know better and do better to prosper by shifting the buying power of millions of dedicated mothers behind their products.

Jaws of Life

California Bans Fur Trapping California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood that was intertwined with the rise of the Western frontier.

The Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 prohibits commercial and recreational trapping on both public and private lands. Legislators are considering proposals to ban the sale of all fur products, including fur coats, and to outlaw the use of animals in any circus in the state, with the exception of domesticated horses, dogs and cats.

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In a northern India district, regulators require that applicants for gun licenses, in addition to normal background checks, must plant 10 trees and submit selfies as photographic evidence of having done so. To mark World Environment Day in June, Chander Gaind, the deputy commissioner of the district of Ferozepur in Punjab State, had an idea. “I thought about how much Punjabi people love guns,” he says. “We receive hundreds of applications for gun licenses from this district every year.

Maybe I could get them to love caring for the environment, too.” India has more than 3.3 million active gun licenses.

Tajinder Singh, 47, a farmer in the district, says he wants to protect himself from wild animals and bands of armed robbers.

Methane Matters

Fracking Linked to Global Warming As methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to stop regulating it. New Cornell University research published in Biogeosciences, a journal of the European Geosciences Union, suggests that the methane released by high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has different characteristics than the methane from conventional natural gas and other fossil fuels such as coal.

About two-thirds of all new gas production over the last decade has been shale gas produced in the U.S. and Canada, says the paper’s author, Robert Howarth, a professor of ecology and environmental biology: “If we can stop pouring methane into the atmosphere, it will dissipate. It goes away pretty quickly compared to carbon dioxide. It’s the low-hanging fruit to slow global warming.”

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Gun Control in India Goes Green

Polar Alert

Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Faster Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents that rely on wildlife and fish. The ice melted as a result of exceptionally warm water temperatures extending far out into the ocean. The last five years have produced the warmest sea-surface temperatures on record in the region, contributing to record low sea ice levels.

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EPA Weakens Protective Regulations The U.S. Department of the Interior is effecting significant changes that weaken how the Endangered Species Act is implemented, a move critics fear will allow for more oil and gas drilling on land that is currently habitat-protected, and will limit how much regulators consider the impacts of the climate crisis. The changes affect how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration consider whether species qualify for protections, as well as how the agencies determine what habitats deserve special protections.

It could make it more difficult to factor in the impact of climate change on species.

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Health Care Sector Impacts Climate A new study by the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm (HCWH), in collaboration with Arup, a British multinational professional services firm, claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. It provides, for the first time, an estimate of health care’s global climate footprint.

Josh Karliner, HCWH international director of program and strategy and report co-author, says, “The health sector needs to transition to clean, renewable energy and deploy other primary prevention strategies to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.”

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Enhance Your Health

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Do you have Plantar fasciitis? Chronic health issues, such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure or pain?

Foot Reflexology is soothing to the feet, relaxing to the body, and it has effects on all the organs and glands of the body. It stimulates your natural healing powers. With very few exceptions, it is truly a therapy that can benefit everyone.

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In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have. ~Cindy Davies

CHASING ZZZZZs How to Put Insomnia to Rest

by Marlaina Donato

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ossing and turning most of the night while obsessing about the need for sleep is a torture we all go through every now and then, but for the 40 percent of Americans dealing with current or chronic insomnia, it can be a regular nightmare. In fact, 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association.

The causes are multi-faceted: stress, pharmaceutical side effects, hormonal

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imbalances, chronic pain, anxiety and too much caffeine all fuel the insomnia loop. Add to that the overstimulation from 24/7 technology, social pressures and unresolved emotional pain, and it’s easy to see why long, hard, sleepless nights have become a worldwide epidemic.

The effects are profound. Compromised sleep not only leads to decreased quality of life, malnourished relationships, a heightened risk of accidents and inferior job performance, but also lowered immu-

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nity and chronic inflammation, raising the odds of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, weight gain and diabetes. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with depression also experience sleep deprivation, and many antidepressant medications can disrupt the ability to fall asleep and dream.

However, a number of natural and holistic approaches can provide lasting results without undesirable side effects. Along with tried-and-true methods like acupuncture, therapeutic massage and changes in

diet and exercise, the National Sleep Foundation recommends mindful breathing and meditation. New options are emerging to help foster quality sleep, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), non-psychoactive CBD oil and lifestyle changes supporting a healthy circadian rhythm.

Body and Mind, a Tangled Web

Psychological, emotional and physical health all play a role in our ability—or inability—to get a good night’s rest. “Not sleeping well is a sign of a deeper imbalance that needs to be addressed. So, if we’re masking the problem with medication, the underlying cause remains unaddressed,” says Elina Winnel, a sleep coach who works online with clients at TheSleepExpert.com. “Insomnia is a complex issue that has psychological components, but is also affected by deeper mechanisms, including an imbalance between the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system.”

The intricate connection between emotion and sleep-robbing stress hormones explains why insomniacs are often caught in an undertow of racing thoughts and preoccupations. Says Winnel, “Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occur-

ring.” Stress also depletes vitamin B and magnesium levels necessary for quality sleep, she adds.

Cindy Davies, owner of the Holistic Sleep Center, in Ferndale, Michigan, has similar views on the role emotion plays in troubled sleep patterns. “We’re chronically suppressing our feelings throughout the day. Our inability to address these emotions culminates in a night spent in bed awake with fears and worries,” she says. “Pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion can help defend ourselves against dealing with feelings or memories, but impairs our ability to sleep restfully or restoratively.”

Resetting Inherent Rhythms

Circadian rhythm, our biological clock, is a cellular marvel that is affected by light and internal changes in temperature.

Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, explains that it’s helpful to have a circadian rhythm aligned with societal norms so that we’re sleepy at bedtime and active during daylight hours.

“When a person’s circadian rhythm is delayed, they will have trouble falling asleep at a regular bedtime, and when it’s advanced, experience sleepiness too early in the evening and then [have] early morning awakenings.”

Circadian rhythm regulates digestion, cellular repair, hormones and many other functions. It also slows down the metabolism during night hours, helping us to stay asleep.

“The circadian rhythm can be disrupted by many factors, including traveling to a different time zone, shift work and exposure to blue light late at night while binge-watching your favorite series,” says Winnel.

Our natural hormonal rhythms are wired to release melatonin at certain times, allowing us to rest frequently during the day. Davies explains that an adult’s body is designed for periods of rest every 90 minutes. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to rest every 90 minutes, but if we were able to, we’d be going to bed in a state of rest, instead of exhaustion,” she says.

Our bodies start producing melatonin around 9 p.m., when we should already be winding down, but too often we push ourselves to stay up to watch TV or have “me-time”, says Davies. “In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.”

Herbalist and licensed psychotherapist Jenn J. Allen, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, adds, “People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain.”

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them. “We’re expected to be constantly ‘on’ and reachable 24/7,” observes Winnel.

“This leads to an excessive reliance on our sympathetic nervous system and difficulty switching brainwave states from beta— associated with alertness—to theta and delta, which we experience during sleep.

Through practice and specific exercises, it can become easier for us to reach the state of mind needed to nod off.”

To support healthier sleep patterns, Winnel emphasizes the importance of using both hemispheres of the brain while awake. “Particularly in our professional lives, logical and rational processes are rewarded, while creativity is seen as optional. This can cause a chronic imbalance in the way we use the two hemispheres of our brain. Optimal sleep requires equalized functioning in the neurological structures that are unique to each hemisphere.”

Mindful breathing and alternate-nostril yogic breathwork can also bring harmony to both hemispheres of the brain and promote deep relaxation.

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Chronic pain can also prevent sound sleep.

Allen stresses, “It’s important to understand what is actually causing pain and what type of pain it is. Some chronic pain comes from postural issues or injuries, so massage, chiropractic or gentle movement like yoga can help to drastically reduce the intensity of pain.”

Identifying nutritional deficiencies and supporting the nervous system is also key. “Plants work both physiologically and energetically. Gentle nervine herbs like oats or chamomile can help to soothe the nervous system, and are effective for children and teens. Adaptogenic plants are known historically for helping the body to resist physical, chemical or biological stresses. Tulsi and ashwagandha, when taken consistently, can be useful in helping adults to combat stress,” Allen says, reminding us to also check with a healthcare professional to avoid contraindications.

Going for that extra cup of coffee during the day or pouring a drink or two in the evening are habits that only exacerbate sleep issues. “Caffeine suppresses our body’s ability to feel tired, not by giving us energy, but by increasing the production of adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin. Alcohol, like some prescription medications, can interfere with our ability to fall asleep, sleep deeply and experience dreaming states,” cautions Davies.

CBD oil derived from the cannabis plant is an effective pain-reducer and helps to regulate healthy sleep patterns. Cannabidiol (CBD), which does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical substance in marijuana responsible for inducing a high, is available as capsules, inhalers and tinctures.

Learning New Tricks

Many sleep-seeking people are reaping the benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). The American College of Physicians recommends it as the first-line therapy for insomnia ahead of medication, citing that it improves sleep and daytime functioning in 70 to 80 percent of treated persons, often without supplemental medication. A meta-analysis published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2015 shows that CBT-I can resolve insomnia for 35 percent of people with sleeplessness linked to existing medical and psychiatric conditions such as fibromyalgia or PTSD.

CBT-I helps to change long-held patterns. “CBT includes keeping sleep logs, improving sleep hygiene, learning ways to decrease anxiety and how to associate the bed as a place where we sleep well, instead of the maladaptive thinking that it’s a place to toss and turn,” says Silberman.

CBT can also be helpful for chronic pain and other physical problems when underlying issues are treated in conjunction.

A good night’s rest is indeed possible.

Davies says, “In order to really change our ability to sleep, we need a complete cultural mindset shift that prioritizes sleep and our need to rest.”

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holistic health educator is someone that helps people to become conscious of their direct connection with the creation to recover their natural state of being, function and purpose for being. While this may sound like it is not dealing with the problems we face in our daily lives, it’s important to have the destination set at the beginning for an outcome that will eliminate the root of disease and not only trim a branch or two.

Ultimately, health is our natural state of functioning with nature; like a bird or a tree, they are self-sustained by the system, and only if diseased does it need to be assisted to recover its natural function. In holistic health, the educator assists in identifying what is obstructing the natural state of health so that it can be eliminated. In the beginning, these obstructions may take the form of poor diet, lack of exercise, substance abuse, dysfunctional relationships or a stressful job.

As we get closer to the root, more subtle and deeper influences may be the cause, such as subtle programming from family, traumatic events or ancestral tendencies. All of these and more can cause a poor environment for our physical, mental or spiritual health. In holistic health, correction begins with a self-inventory and investigation in which the individual identifies and then releases those things obstructing their natural healthy functioning.

A holistic health educator is someone that assists in navigating the challenges we face in life and through our own conscious awareness eliminate that which is not serving our health. By eliminating the obstacle to health, our system will return to its natural state of harmonious function in direct connection with nature, because it is through the fulfillment we feel by simply being which is inherently within us that we sustain the natural state of living.

Nature creates perfection in a sunrise, a sunset, a tree in the autumn changing colors, a newborn baby, a flower in the spring or freshly fallen snow. The inherent wellness lies simply by being our natural self.

As we start to utilize the intelligence within us, nature puts us back in touch with nature by eliminating that which obstructs us.

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The Happy Thyroid Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

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by Ronica O’Hara

uch of our day-to-day well-being—how energetic we feel, how clear our thinking is and how our body processes food—is governed by the activity of the butterfly-shaped, thumb-sized thyroid gland at the base of the throat. When it’s working

as it should, life is good. However, about one in eight Americans suffers from a malfunctioning thyroid, and women are five to eight times more likely than men to face the consequences.

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makes us feel sluggish and constipated. We gain weight easily, have muscle cramps and experience heavy periods.

Hypothyroidism, as it’s called, is linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, infertility and autism in newborns. A 2013 study published in Annals of Neurology found that pregnant women deficient in thyroid hormone are four times more likely than healthy women to produce a child with autism.

If the thyroid produces too many hormones, we suffer from hyperthyroidism with a racing heart, irritability, light periods, unexplained weight loss and insomnia; it can lead to hardening of the arteries and heart failure later in life, according to a study in Circulation Research.

The good news is that there are simple and effective strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid these potential health setbacks, say experts.

Their recommendations:

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Keep up mineral levels. The thyroid needs iodine to churn out hormones, and usually iodized salt or sea salt with natural iodine can supply most of our daily needs of 150 micrograms. Sardines, shrimp, seaweed, yogurt, eggs and capers are also rich in iodine. However, too much of a good thing can tip the balance in the other direction, so practice moderation with

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Eat fermented foods. About 20

percent of the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into active hormone (T3) takes place in our gut, which makes “good” bacteria critically important. Andrea Beaman, a New York City health coach and author of Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, recommends probiotics like cultured vegetables, kimchi, sauerkraut and sourdough bread, as well as prebiotics like root vegetables, plantain, burdock and dandelion root.

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Filter drinking water. “Flu-

oride and chlorine are elements that can block the absorption of iodine into the thyroid,” says Elizabeth Boham, M.D., a functional medicine doctor at the UltraWellness Center, in Lenox, Massachusetts. A reverse-osmosis filter or a high-end pitcher filter will remove chlorine, as well as f luoride, which British researchers have linked to a 30 percent higher rate of hypothyroidism.

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Talk it out. In Eastern philosophy,

the thyroid in the throat is located at the fifth chakra, the energy center of expression and communication, Beaman says. If we find ourselves either regularly shouting or choking back our words, “it helps, if you want to support your thyroid on a deep emotional level, to express yourself somehow, some way, to someone somewh;ere,” such as to a therapist, family member or good friend.

Try a low-key start to the day by not using an alarm clock if possible, and then doing some long, slow stretching and deep breathing.

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Wake up easy. About 85 percent of thyroid diseases involve an underactive thyroid, says Beaman, adding that it is often the body’s pushback against frenzied, stressful lifestyles: “The thyroid is literally slowing down—our body is saying, ‘Slow, slow, go slow.’” For a low-key start to the day, she suggests not using an alarm clock if possible, and then doing some long, slow stretching and deep breathing. “It takes just five minutes, and you’re starting the day not in fight-orflight mode, but in a fully relaxed and fully oxygenated body.”

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Do yoga asanas. “Poses such as plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health,” says Stacy Thewis, a registered nurse, certified wellness coach and gut-brain expert in Mellen, Wisconsin. In a study in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 22 women with hypothyroidism that practiced yoga for six months needed significantly less thyroid medication.

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Rituals around food are an important element of Buddhism, as with many spiritual traditions. But we don’t have to be a Buddhist or a practiced meditator to learn how to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance.

“Cooking can be a meditation. We cook with all our senses: We taste, touch and listen to determine if the pan is hot enough. You just have to be mindful,” says Jean-Philippe Cyr, author of The Buddhist Chef: 100 Simple, Feel-Good Vegan Recipes.

“Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying attention while you chop. These things are the foundation of a great meal,” says Gesshin Claire Greenwood, an ordained Zen priest in San Francisco. Greenwood trained in Buddhist monasteries in Japan for more than five years, experiences she draws from in her recent memoir and

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While vegetarianism is encouraged in all schools of Buddhism and most monasteries abstain from meat, it is not a strict requirement. Cyr, a vegan and practicing Buddhist of 20 years, takes seriously the concept of ahimsa, or “do no harm”, as a chef. “Veganism and Buddhism share the common value of compassion—compassion towards animals, as well as the Earth.

Climate change caused by meat consumption causes a lot of harm, too,” says Cyr, of rural Quebec, Canada.

The “middle way” is an important Buddhist principle in the kitchen—striking the balance between indulgence and deprivation—the “just enough” in Greenwood’s cookbook title. “It’s important to use enough salt so that the food tastes good, but not so much that it’s overpowering. When we shop for food or eat a meal, we can also pay attention to when we’ve had enough,” she says.

Mind Over Mouth Mindful eating can open up a beautiful new relationship to food, says Jan

Chozen Bays, a Zen Buddhist priest and co-abbot of Great Vow Zen Monastery, in Clatskanie, Oregon. “This country is in an epidemic of out-of-balance eating.

People are stressed out and fearful about eating, but cooking and eating should be inherently pleasurable human activities,” says Bays, the author of Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food. “In Zen practice, mindful rituals help us learn to be present and peaceful during meals.”

Mindful eating is not about restrictions, but rather about curiosity and investigation—an adventure for the senses, says Bays. “Research shows that diets don’t work, as they rely on external sources rather than helping you to go inward and tap into the innate wisdom of your body.”

Tuning In at Mealtime Rushing through meals mindlessly, we’ve become deaf to our body’s own signals of satiety, says Bays. “Go to the supermarket when you’re hungry, and head to the pe-

rimeter where the real food is and stop and ask your body, ‘Would you like oranges?

Would broccoli be good for us?’ Tune into your cellular hunger,” she says.

At the Great Vow Zen Monastery, the first morning meal is conducted in silence, along “with a prayer to bring gratitude for the food and to all living beings whose life flows to us in our food,” says Bays, adding that research shows ceremonies and moments of reflection lead to more mindful, healthy eating.

“Instead of talking on the phone, try cooking in silence. Drawing your awareness to details like the smell of basil, the color of tomato and the touch of the spoon brings so much richness to the act of cooking,” says Bays.

Such a focus leads to a sense of appreciation for the ingredients of meals and life, says Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center. “Making a meal is an active extension of our ‘sitting’ (meditation) practice.”

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ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

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by Yvette C. Hammett

ast food and fast fashion are common in this amped-up world. There’s also fast furniture—the kind that often comes in a box, assembly required.

It’s made of particle board held together by toxic chemicals; it is often flimsy and it’s consuming forests at an alarming rate.

But millennials love it. That’s why they’re sometimes called the IKEA generation.

furniture”; prices have plummeted 60 to 80 percent in two decades, say industry experts. The youngsters want no part of them, even though they are hand crafted out of solid wood extracted from oldgrowth forests that took centuries to mature.

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“Your grandmother’s big sideboard and armoire are hard to sell,” says Todd Merrill, owner of the Todd Merrill Studio, a furniture and design gallery in New York City. “We have changed the way we live.

Our houses are laid out differently—no more formal dining rooms. I think people are less inventive about how to repurpose, reuse and restore.”

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niture, and it is driving a great deal of deforestation, according to the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers & Thinkers (ALERT). IKEA’s own figures show that it uses 1 percent of the world’s commercial wood supply a year to manufacture these throwaway pieces. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 9,690 tons of furniture—both fast and slow—ended up in the nation’s landfills in 2015, the latest year for which statistics have been published.

The trend is at odds with millennials’ notable environmental sensibilities—and they do put a premium on authentic, handmade items and companies with social impact—so experts say the tide may be turning. Like the growing Slow Food movement, “slow” furniture enjoys a sense of character and provenance that doesn’t come in a box.

When Merrill opened his furniture studio in 2000, it consisted of half pristine antiques and half mid-century modern furniture. He quickly saw a trend of people snapping up the mid-century and leaving the handcrafted antiques behind. “I pulled things out of trash heaps in the Upper East Side. People came in and started snatching up all the vintage modern.”

Merrill’s vintage offerings now focus on mid-century modern and upcycled, repurposed furnishings, something the millennials have taken to. The kids will continue to come around, he says.

“If you go around Brooklyn, people are reusing and recycling antique furniture.

With the antique market hitting bottom, it is hard to ignore it. As it bottoms out, kids are going to come back to these things.”

There can be a cool factor in reusing something that is old, unique and odd, he added. “Oddity and ugliness is kind of in fashion right now.”

Alex Geriner, of Doorman Designs, in New Orleans, began upcycling out of necessity. He had little money to furnish his 19th-century apartment. His need quickly became a business when the furnishings he created out of old wood pieces began flying out the door. “I think for millennials—I am a millennial—they want something with a story tied to it, some sort of bigger meaning. My generation is all about experiences.

If they can say, ‘I found this in a dumpster’ or ‘in a roadside flea market,’ any story is an investment for millennials.”

Terry Gorsuch, whose side business in Dolores, Colorado, Rustique ReInvintage, involves salvaging old theater chairs, church pews and other novel items, upcycling them

and selling them for a tidy profit, says, “There is nothing special about a coffee table from IKEA. All our pieces have a story. They’re from a 1936 theater or an 1895 Grange Hall where farmers and ranchers met.”

Gorsuch says he already has some “hipster” millennials buying items like old lockers or other odd pieces that they mix and match.

“When you take something and put it back to use, you get a feeling of satisfaction,” he says.

“The informality of today allows for the mix-and-match thing,” Merrill says.

“Take an old door and repurpose it …

Put it up in your house or upcycle it into a table. “What we are missing in our homes is character,” he says. “Repurposing is a very good thing to do.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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Angeles, this means a morning prayer: “When we wake up in the morning, the first words we say are those of gratitude that we have awakened and have the opportunity for a new day.”

At dinner time, some families play “a rose, a thorn, a bud”—with each person saying what happened that day that they’re grateful for, what problems came up and what they’re looking forward to. As a bedtime ritual, Heidi McBain, a counselor and author in Flower Mound, Texas, follows a routine with her two children that includes “reading, checking in about their day—the good/bad/ugly—and at least one thing they are grateful for from their day. And I often share mine, as well!”

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his Thanksgiving, there’s something to be especially thankful for—gratitude itself. Emerging research shows gratitude to be one of the easiest, most effective ways to kickstart happiness and well-being. “The good news about gratitude is that it is one of the more growable character strengths—and it’s never too late,” says Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., an assistant professor at California State University, in Dominguez Hills, and co-author of Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character.

It’s also never too early to “plant” it: Even toddlers love to parrot, “Thank you.”

Research by Bono and others shows kids that are grateful are happier, more engaged and studious, and less envious, depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. It can be taught: After one week of daily 30-minute lessons on gratitude, 8- to 11-year-olds wrote thank-you notes for a PTA presentation that were 80 percent longer than notes by kids that didn’t have the lessons.

To instill gratefulness in a child:

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Be grateful and show it.

“Kids are more likely to do something if they see adults around them doing it,”

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says Bono. “Being specific with your words helps, too, because it shows what behavior mattered to you and why.”

Adds psychologist Mary Jo Podgurski, founder and president of the Academy for Adolescent Health, in Washington, Pennsylvania: “If we express our gratitude by making eye contact, with sincerity and by providing an example of how much we are appreciative, the words are empowered.

Telling the grocery clerk, ‘I really like the way you packed my berries on top. Thanks for taking the time to be careful with my purchases,’ will light up the clerk’s face.” That can translate into a child not simply saying, “Thank you” to a grandparent for birthday money, but also explaining how excited they are about the game they plan to buy with it.

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Enact a small daily ritual.

“It’s also good for families to come up with gratitude rituals,” says Bono. “Everyday conversations about the good things and people we have or encounter in life, and being specific with words, helps young children understand the connection between kindness and feeling grateful better.”

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By getting creative, we can make kids’ expressions of gratitude even more enjoyable. Business coach Kristi Andrus, in Denver, says that her family toasts a lot at mealtime, raising their glasses and clinking them. “Our toasts are simple, ‘Today I’m grateful, thankful, or happy to share ________.’ [fill in the blank]. The kids love it and the parents always smile at what the kids bring up.”

Charlene Hess, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, a blogger and homeschooling mom to seven kids, has set up a gratitude door with a sticky note added each day from each child.

“This really helps the kids become more aware of all the good things in their lives, particularly as time goes on and they have to get more creative with their responses.”

“A rampage of appreciation” is what Jeannette Paxia, a motivational speaker and children’s book author in Modesto, California, does with her five children: “We spend 10 minutes walking around and appreciating all we see. My children love it!”

In the home of northern New Jersey therapist Shuli Sandler, when one family member shows gratitude to another, a coin is put in a jar. “When it is full, the whole family can go out and do something together, like grab ice cream or something fun—remembering of course to say thank you,” she says.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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ENOUGH FOR ALL In Pursuit of Grateful Living

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by Brother David Steindl-Rast

rateful living is the awareness that we stand on holy ground—always—in touch with mystery. Jewish sages interpret the words of Genesis 3:5 in a way that is of great relevance to grateful living. “Take off your shoes; the ground on which you stand is holy ground.” The soles of your shoes are leather—dead animal skin. Take off the deadness of being-usedto-it and your live souls will feel that you are

standing on holy ground, wherever you are.

It is pretty evident that greed, oppression and violence have led us to a point of self-destruction. Our survival depends on a radical change; if the gratitude movement grows strong and deep enough, it may bring about this necessary change. Grateful living brings in place of greed, sharing; in place of oppression, respect; and in place of violence, peace. Who does not long for a world of

sharing, mutual respect and peace?

Exploitation springs from greed and a sense of scarcity. Grateful living makes us aware that there is enough for all. Thus, it leads to a sense of sufficiency and a joyful willingness to share with others.

Oppression is necessary if we want to exploit others. The more power you have, the more efficiently you can exploit those below you and protect yourself against those above you. But grateful people live with a sense of sufficiency—they need not exploit others—thus, oppression is replaced by mutual support and by equal respect for all.

Violence springs from the root of fear—fear that there may not be enough for all, fear of others as potential competitors, fear of foreigners and strangers. But the grateful person is fearless. Thereby, she cuts off the very root of violence. Out of a sense-of-enough, she is willing to share, and thereby tends to eliminate the unjust distribution of wealth that creates the climate for violence. Fearlessly, she welcomes the new and strange, is enriched by differences and celebrates variety.

Grateful eyes look at whatever is as if they had never seen it before and caress it as if they would never see it again. This is a most realistic attitude, for every moment is indeed unique.

Adapted from an interview with Brother David Steindl-Rast. For more info, visit Tinyurl.com/ABetterWorldThroughGratitude.

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URBAN CHICKENS Coming Home to Roost

by Julie Peterson

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ocavores with a hankering for fresh, organic eggs produced close to home have sparked a resurgence in backyard chicken keeping; even people that don’t like omelets are getting in on the trend. It turns out that the little descendants of dinosaurs make fascinating, low-maintenance pets.

“You can’t watch a chicken running across the yard and not have your mood lifted,” says Shana Cobin, who has owned chickens for four years. A veterinary staff member, she takes in rescues on her small farm in Foster, Rhode Island. Her current flock of eight chickens has room to forage with a turkey, some goats and sheep. At night, her birds sleep in a predator-proof

chicken coop. As a vegan, Cobin gifts the eggs to others. “It’s gratifying to give eggs to friends and family who might otherwise buy eggs from factory farms,” says Cobin.

“It’s as if I’m helping those hens, too.”

Those country chickens could be city chickens—if the municipality allows. An increasing number do, with a few rules.

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Roosters aren’t usually allowed (think crowing at 4 a.m.); the number of hens is limited; and they can’t roam the neighborhood. Local ordinances vary widely and change frequently, so be sure to get the facts for each area.

Bird Benefits. Chickens are relatively simple and inexpensive to maintain. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, are easy to bond with and their entertainment value can’t be underrated. “You will enjoy watching them for hours,” says Andy G. Schneider, of Georgia, the national spokesperson for the Avian Health Program run by the Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who has authored three books on chickens.

He says that keeping chickens is also a good way for children to learn responsibility and where their food comes from. He says, “They are living animals that depend on their owners and can live for 10 years or longer.”

Backyard flocks readily compost food waste and hunt insects to eat. Their nitrogen-rich droppings and old bedding from the coop can fertilize gardens, or the chickens can be let loose in garden areas to fertilize and weed at the same time. However, they will eat desirable plants, so consider fencing off a fallow section of garden where they can prepare the ground for the next crop. Composting, fertilizing, weeding and pest control are benefits that even matronly hens that have slowed egg production still provide.

The miracle of producing an egg is a journey of its own. Rarely does a child—or grownup—squeal with as much glee as when the pet hen lays her first egg. Add the excitement of double-yolkers and tiny, yolkless “fairy eggs”, and collecting the hens’ bounty is a daily adventure.

Drawbacks. Like all pets, chickens

need regular maintenance. They can get parasites such as mites or worms, or become sick. But the hardest thing about maintaining chickens is keeping them safe, according to Lisa Steele, a rural Maine farmer and author of 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks From Fresh Eggs Daily: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for You and Your Hens.

“No matter where you live, there is something that wants to kill or eat your chickens. A secure coop and run or pen are important,” Steele says. The family dog, fox, coyotes, raccoons, owls and hawks are just some of the many potential predators.

If a rooster is in the flock, he instinctively protects hens from perceived danger—great for predators, but not necessarily a desirable pet. They crow louder, earlier and more often than most would expect. Unless eggs to hatch are wanted, no rooster is needed.

Starting a Flock. After selecting breeds, a new flock can be started with adult hens or chicks from a hatchery

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Chicken Facts n Newly hatched chickens are “chicks”. The young males are cockerels, the young females are pullets. After one year, they are roosters and hens. n Chickens see in color and can see UV rays, according to FreshEggsDaily.com. They have

one eye sighted in for distance and one for close-up vision so that they can look for seeds and bugs on the ground while simultaneously searching the sky for aerial predators.

n The life expectancy of a hen varies from three to 12 years, depending on size, breed and safety from predators. n Roosters instinctively protect hens from predators or any perceived danger (including people) by sounding an alarm, and then facing the danger as hens run and hide. n Roosters have been known to ward off predators or die trying. n A rooster is not needed for hens to lay eggs. n Hens begin laying eggs as early as 16 to 20 weeks and have variable production, de-

pending on breed and amount of daylight. Egg production can continue through life, but slows after about 3 years old (Tinyurl.com/ChickensStopLaying). n Egg shell color can be white, pink, blue, green, brown or speckled, but it’s determined by genetics and will remain basically the same throughout a hen’s life (Tinyurl.com/ EggShellColorDetermination). n Fresh eggs have a coating that prevents bacteria from entering the pores of the shell.

If eggs are washed, they must be refrigerated (Tinyurl.com/WashedOrUnwashedEggs). or breeder. Steele points out that it’s important to get chicks from a reputable breeder and start them off with good-quality feed, room to exercise, fresh air and clean water.

Coops can be built from plans or purchased. There is a trendy industry for palatial coops replete with window boxes, but the necessities include enough space

for each chicken, roosting bars to sleep on, nesting boxes to lay eggs, good ventilation and predator-proofing. “The curtains, wallpaper and twinkle lights are fun, but not necessary,” says Steele.

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Dexter Winter Marketplace – 9am-1pm. Also Nov 16. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, meats and more. Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St, Dexter. DexterMarket.com.

The Family Support Program – 6-8pm. Free education and support for those with loved ones struggling with addiction. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti. 4858725. DawnFarm.org.

Spooky Stories and More – 6:30-8:30pm. Guests from Ann Arbor Story Teller’s Guild will entertain as we sit around the campfire enjoying doughnuts and cider surrounded by sounds of nature. Reichert Nature Preserve, 400 Tiplady Rd, Pinckney.

Pre-register: 734-302-5263 or RSVP@LegacyLand Conservancy.org.

Primulas Lecture – 7pm. Susan Haddock, local garden enthusiast, will discuss cultivating the many varieties of primula, commonly known as the primrose. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna. umich.edu.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Annual Host Seed Exchange – 10am-2pm.

Bring your planned and/or open-pollinated hosta seeds (packaged and marked with the cross and your name) to trade with other attendees.

Local commercial greenhouse director Noah Schwartz gives a presentation on greenhouse operations and what goes into this year-round operation. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Recapitulation, Self-Inventory and Energetic Clearing – 1:30-3pm. Introduces participants to the practices of Recapitulation, Self-Inventory and Energetic Clearing. Donation. Xolistic Health Center, 111 N First St, Ann Arbor. 734-2100463. Ikaro@XolisticHealth.com. XolHealth.

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Meet Me at UMMA: A Museum Arts Experience for Persons with Mild Memory Loss and Their Care Partners – 3-4pm. Designed for people who live at home and their companions. If you or someone you care about is experiencing mild memory loss, research has shown that the visual and expressive arts can be good for your mind. Free. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor. To register: 734-647-0522.

UMMA.UMich.edu.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 A Holistic Approach to Better Gardens – 7-8:30pm. Herb Study Group President Madolyn Kaminski discusses ways to improve your garden, including soil improvement, choosing plants and more. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna. umich.edu.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Tummy Times – 10-11am. Caregivers and babies up to 12 mos. Meet other new parents and relax while your child has fun engaging with our special toys for young babies. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-8301. aadl.org.

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Vaxxed2 Exclusive Premiere – 7:30pm. In Vaxxed 2: The People’s Truth, Polly and the team travel over 50,000 miles in the USA and around the world.

Interviews of parents and doctors with nothing to gain and everything to lose exposed the vaccine injury epidemic. Multiple locations. Vaxxed2.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Yoga for Kids – 10-10:40am. Preschool-Grade 2. Certified yoga instructor Carol from Super Fun Yoga Time will lead a relaxing and fun yoga class designed for kids. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-8301. aadl.org.

Spiritual Meditation Group – 7-8pm. Short lesson and silent meditation, followed by discussion led

by Lori Barresi. Drop-in; $10 suggested donation.

Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

Plant-Based Diets and Health – 7-8:30pm.

Join Dr. Joel Kahn and Amanda Sweetman for a discussion on the benefits of plant-based diets and leading healthy active lifestyles at all ages. Learn about medical research into plant-based diets and the relationship between plant-based diets and local food, sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor.

734-327-4200. aadl.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Levels I and II – Nov 9-10. 9am-6pm. Learn this natural healing modality using life force energy to help yourself, others and animals. Combines lecture, practice and experiences to offer 4 deeply healing meditation experiences, instruction and attunement to 3 reiki symbols, learn several Japanese Reiki techniques and more. $325.

Mainstream Reiki, 400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline. 734-664-2255. MainstreamReiki.com.

Mindful Dexter: Second Saturday Meditation – 9:30-10:30am. Free mindfulness meditation in a safe, friendly group setting. Sessions have no religious affiliation. Appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators; guided by experienced mindfulness practitioners/facilitators. All welcome, no registration necessary. Dexter Library, 3255 Alpine St, Dexter.

734-476-8474. Tinyurl.com/mindfuldexter.

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Kids Are Chefs! Baker’s Dozen – 10am-12pm.

Explore 13 plants from around the world that are important to bakers. Learn how these plants became so important worldwide and make a treat from some of these ingredients to take home. Parents accompany children. $10/child includes materials. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor.

734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Inclusive Hatha Yoga – 11am-12pm. Explore hatha yoga, which gently integrates breath with movement and body alignment. Raina LaGrand, yoga and mindfulness educator, will lead a series of postures for beginners and experienced yoga practitioners alike. Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor. 734-327-4200. aadl.org.

Family Art Studio: One and Many – 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Look, learn and create together in this handson workshop inspired by Meleko Mokgosi’s new commission at UMMA, Pan-African Pulp. Guided by local artist Sajeev Vadakoottu, participants will transfer, compose, and transform their own images (bring phones) to create a relief print, acting as characters in scenes of their own making. Free; space limited. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor.

734-764-0395. Registration required: UMMA. UMich.edu/events.

Meal Ideas for the Month – 7-8pm. If you’re looking for meal ideas, look no further. Kerry Cradit will help you come up with a meal plan for the month and give you the resources you need to improve your diet. Free. The NHCAA, 462 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor. To register: 734-302-7575. thenhcaa.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Stewardship Workday: Foxfire West Nature Area – 1-4pm. Help remove non-native shrubs encroaching on the wetlands. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet at the park entrance on Birchwood Dr, between Hickory Point Dr & Timbercrest Ct, Ann Arbor. A2Gov.org/NAP. Introduction To Meditation – 1:30-3pm. Introduces participants to basic practices of meditation as a way of living. Taught by Certified Xolar Vibronics Holistic Health Educator and Natural Lifestyle Coach Ikaro Phoenix. Donation. Xolistic Health Center, 111 N First St, Ann Arbor. 734210-0463. Ikaro@XolisticHealth.com. XolHealth.

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Hope for the Holidays – 2-3:30pm. Presentation provided by Grief Support Managers from Arbor Hospice. Explore both the challenges and opportunities when facing the holiday season after a loss.

Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor.

734-327-8301. aadl.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 On Being Your Own Oracle – Nov 11, 18, 25, Dec 20. 6-8:30pm. 4-day workshop with Jeanne Adwani.

Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Fertility Factors – 7pm. Find out natural ways to protect and enhance your fertility. We’ll share tips for both women and men alike. Free. Thrive! Wellness Center, 6901 State Rd, Ste D, Saline. 470-6766.

Thrive-Wellness-Center.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Stewards’ Circle – 7:30-8:30am. Topic: (Re) connect with Nature: Keep a Nature Journal. 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, Ann Arbor. 734-996-3190.

StewardshipNetwork.org.

Tummy Times – 10-11am. Caregivers and babies up to 12 mos. Meet other new parents and relax while your child has fun engaging with our special toys for young babies. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-8301. aadl.org.

Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice Harvest Dinner – 5-8pm. Celebrate our collective efforts to build peace and justice, and sow the seeds for tomorrow’s actions. Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. More info: 734-66-1870 or icpj.org.

Celebrating Our Fullness: Full Moon Gathering – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the different moons, their meanings and energies. Come together to Celebrate Our Fullness as human beings. Donation.

Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Styrofoam Nuc Mini Workshop – 6:30-9pm.

With Center of Michigan Beekeepers member and beekeeping YouTube sensation Steve Tillman. Also included is a presentation on bees in New Zealand.

Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Bright Nights: Stress Sleep and Depression Costs in the Workplace: What Can We Do About It? – 7-8:30pm. Sagar Parikh, MD, FRCPC, Associate Director, U-M Depression Center; John F. Greden Professor of Depression and Clinical Neuroscience, Professor of Psychiatry, will give a brief presentation outlining the current research including tools and strategies for both employers and employees. Presentation followed by a panel discussion. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-4200. aadl.org.

Meditation and Mindfulness for Adults – 7-8:30pm. Local massage therapist and meditation leader Amy Tarrant will lead you through a series of guided meditations to encourage calmness, reduce stress, and generally help you live your best life.

Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor. 734-327-4200. aadl.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Beyond Measure – A documentary that follows a new vanguard of educators across the country who are pioneering a fresh vision for American schools. Following the film, Dr. Siân Owen-Cruise, school administrator for Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor, will lead the discussion. Details: Mich Theater.org/thinker.

Michigan Bus To The Vie Event In Washington, DC – Nov 13-15. One voice against the vaccine injury epidemic; the vie event. More info: TheVieEvent.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Parents’ Night Out: Night at the Museum – 5:30-10pm. K-5 grade. Exciting activities that will explore different science concepts plus we’ll spend plenty of time exploring the museum. $35/

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calendar of events child nonmembers, $30/child members. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E Ann St, Ann Arbor. Registration required by 12pm, Nov 12: 734-997-1553 or LeslieSNC.org.

Agriculture and Climate Change: Can Regenerative and Biodynamic Agriculture Save the Planet? – 6-8:30pm. Two sustainability experts share information about climate-friendly alternatives to mainstream agriculture. Hajnal Minger will discuss regenerative agriculture and Aquillon Hetrick will discuss biodynamic agriculture. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-8301. aadl.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Dexter Winter Marketplace – 9am-1pm. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, meats and more.

Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St, Dexter.

DexterMarket.com.

Bromeliads A-Z: Part 1 – 2pm. A presentation produced by the Bromeliad Society International Media Library that highlights the incredible diversity of the bromeliad family. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Owl Prowl: Adults Only – 7-9pm. Night hikes, owl calling and visits with live owls will fill the evening with wonder as we discover how ears, eyes, and feathers help owls survive the night. An event for families offered on Nov 23. $9/nonmember, $8/ member. Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor. Registration required by Nov 14: 734997-1553 or Lesliesnc.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Workshop: Orchid Doctor – 1:30-4pm. Gary Meyer conducts a workshop for attendees who bring in their own orchids for evaluation and assessment.

Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Big Weeds and Tiny Microbes: How Do Microbes Influence Invasiveness – 7:30pm. A presentation by Wes Bickford, a PhD candidate in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan, on the role of microbes in growth and performance of native and non-native Phragmites (a perennial grass). Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Tummy Times – 10-11am. Caregivers and babies up to 12 mos. Meet other new parents and relax while your child has fun engaging with our special toys for young babies. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-8301. aadl.org.

Get into the Zone with Zumba – 6:30-7:30pm.

Grade 1-adult. An exercise program that combines cardio and aerobics with Latin dance rhythms including merengue, salsa, cumbi and reggaeton. An

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instructor from the Ann Arbor YMCA will lead us in a fun and high energy workout. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-4200. aadl.org.

Ypsi Night! – 7:30pm. Come to the Car Museum to learn the latest about what’s new in Ypsi. Free.

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, 100 E. Cross St, in Depot Town, Ypsilanti. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Real Talk About Tobacco and Mental Health/ Substance Use Disorder Recovery – 7:30-9pm.

Program will shed light on popularly-cited “facts” about smoking, reinforced by both consumers and care professionals alike. Attendees will not only gain a deeper understanding of the extent of this public health problem, but also understand how they can be a part of the solution. Free. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti. 485-8725. DawnFarm.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 How Stress Affects Your Physical Health – 7-8pm.

Taggy Bensaid, ND, will teach what stress is and how it affects your body, and what you can do to maintain your health while keeping up with the demands of your busy life. Free. The NHCAA, 462 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor. To register: 734-3027575. thenhcaa.com.

Healthy Holiday Eating – 7:15pm. We have some great ideas and tips to get you through the holidays without feeling deprived of tasty treats.

Plus, we will have a lot of great recipes for you to take home with you. Free. Thrive! Wellness Center, 6901 State Rd, Ste D, Saline. 470-6766.

Thrive-Wellness-Center.com.

Birding Belize – 7:30pm. Join Keith Dickey for a program on birding in the Central American country of Belize. With over 600 species on its bird list, Belize boasts some sought-after birds and mammals. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna. umich.edu.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Yoga for Kids – 10-10:40am. Preschool-Grade 2. Certified yoga instructor Carol from Super Fun Yoga Time will lead a relaxing and fun yoga class designed for kids. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-8301. aadl.org.

Caregiver Wellness Day – 10am-3pm. This free program for learning skills essential for continued health and well-being is designed for caregivers of adults living with memory loss. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. Info & to register: 734-936-8803. mbgna.umich.edu.

Mindful Dexter: Third Thursday Meditation – 6-7pm. Free mindfulness meditation in a safe, friendly group setting. Sessions have no religious affiliation. Appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators; guided by experienced mindfulness practitioners/facilitators. All welcome, no registration necessary. Dexter Wellness Center, 2810 Baker Rd, Dexter. 476-8474. Tinyurl.com/ mindfuldexter.

Spiritual Meditation Group – 7-8pm. Short lesson and silent meditation, followed by discussion led

by Lori Barresi. Drop-in; $10 suggested donation.

Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

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Meditation and Reiki Share – 7-8:45pm. 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 and those new to reiki, too. Free. Mainstream Reiki, 400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline. 734-664-2255.

MainstreamReiki.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Storytime at the Museum – 11:15am-12pm. Children ages 3-6 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, Ann Arbor. 734764-0395. UMMA.UMich.edu.

Stewardship Workday: Barton Nature Area – 1-4pm. Family Volunteer Day celebrates families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. Help cut non-native shrubs as well as collect seeds in the prairie. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet at the Barton Dam parking lot off Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor.

A2Gov.org/NAP. Owl Prowl: Families – 6:30-8:30pm. Night hikes, owl calling, and visits with live owls will fill the evening with wonder as we discover how ears, eyes, and feathers help owls survive the night. Appropriate for youth ages 5 and older. Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor. Registration required by Nov 21: 734-997-1553 or Lesliesnc.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Soul Shift Energy Circle – 3-5pm. Spiritual selfgrowth group led by Jaclyn Duvall. $15/advance, $20/door. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. Enlightened SoulCenter.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Exploring the Mind: The Science of “Choking Under Pressure” – 7-8:30pm. Why we fail and how to succeed when it matters. Join Professor Taraz Lee from the Cognition, Control, and Action (CoCoA) Lab at the University of Michigan for his presentation on the science of “choking under pressure,” and learn some of the tools you can use to perform at your best when it matters most.

Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor.

734-327-4200. aadl.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Tummy Times – 10-11am. Caregivers and babies up to 12 mos. Meet other new parents and relax while your child has fun engaging with our special toys for young babies. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-8301. aadl.org.

Being a Parent in Recovery – 7:30-9pm. This presentation will discuss the importance of maintaining a strong recovery program while parenting; explore “parenting skills 2.0” that can help recovering people to be strong, capable parents; and include a panel discussion by parents in recovery from substance use disorders. Free. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti. 485-8725.

DawnFarm.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Thanksgiving at Song of the Morning – 11am, Thanksgiving Worship Service in the Lodge; 1pm, Potluck Dinner in the Main House. With Song of the Morning Community. Join us for a celebration of gratitude and community. If you are unable to bring a dish to pass, please don’t let that deter you from joining us. 9607 Sturgeon Valley R E, Vanderbilt. Info: 989-983-4107.

Register: Office@SongOfTheMorning.org or SongOfTheMorning.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Holiday Exhibit: Small: A Big Look at Little – Nov 30-Jan 5. 10am-4:30pm. Features small things that make a big difference. From bonsai to terrariums to viewing stones, tiny plants and natural objects recreate the natural world in miniature and conjure new ways of looking at nature. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor.

734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

PLAN AHEAD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Rockin’ for the Hungry – Dec 3-8. Washtenaw County’s largest food and fund drive. Visit Food Gatherers and Ann Arbor’s 107one at Kroger while we broadcast live to raise 1 million meals for our hungry neighbors. Donate food or funds in person, or by phone. Dec 3: Traver Village Kroger, Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor. Dec 4-8: Maple Village Kroger, Ann Arbor. 734-761-2796. FoodGatherers.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Kerrytown KindleFest 2019 – 4-10pm. Features artisans, farmers and retailers selling their holiday wares plus traditional food, mulled wine and beer.

Family-friendly. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor. Kerrytown.com.

A BOLD VISION FOR MICHIGAN Bringing back passenger rail to Traverse City and Petoskey from Ann Arbor and Detroit is good for Michigan. A2TC.org

ongoing events

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. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-997-1553. LeslieSNC.org.

Tarot Readers and Healers – Hours vary. Also Sat. Reiki or Jharra Vedic Healing. Cost varies.

Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

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, Ann Arbor. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga.

1-Day Silent Meditation Retreat – 9am-5pm.

4th Sun. Find your inner peace and relaxation at suburban Monastery. Discussion and Q&A. Light lunch included. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734-757-8567.

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Iyengar Yoga – 10am. Also Mon, 6pm; Thurs, 7pm; Sat, 10am. With David Rosenberg. Experience invigorating yoga postures using the methods of BKS Iyengar to strengthen the body. $95/8 classes; $105/9 classes. Info: 734-662-6282 or aareced.com.

Sunday Morning Yoga – 10-11am. Meet for a free 1-hr morning yoga flow. No experience necessary; just bring a calm, positive mind and your mat. Fjallraven, 213 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-585-5628.

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Group Meditation – 10-11:30am. 45-min group meditation followed by a talk and sharing. Free.

1415 Miller Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-945-7612. Info@ InsightMeditationAnnArbor.org.

Sunday Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm. Building an international sangha by

connecting loving hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org.

Tibetan Buddhist Sunday Service – 11:15am. Join us for short sessions of sitting meditation, compassion meditation, teachings and discussion. Free. Ann Arbor Karma Thegsum Chöling, 614 Miner St, Ann Arbor. 734-649-2127. AnnArborKTC.org.

Japanese Reiki Practice Circle – 1-3pm. 1st Sun. With Andrew Anders. A monthly reiki gathering event for all local practitioners to practice together. $15. Info: 734-480-8107 or MichiganReiki.org.

Kirtan Dance – 1:30-3pm. 2nd Sun. Combines the healing vibrational practices of devotional singing and dance. $15/class; $50/4 classes. Sadhana Dance Theater, 607 Robin Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-330-3051.

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, Ann Arbor.

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. $5-$10 sliding scale. Phoenix Center, 200 S Main, Ann Arbor. 734-604-4416. ContactImprovAnn Arbor.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, 111 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-369-8255. OmOfMedicine.org.

Sunday Group Meditation – 5-6pm, sitting meditation; 6-6:30pm, mindful sharing. Deep Spring Center, 704 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor. Info, Tana: 734-477-5848 or DeepSpring.org.

Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm.

Spiritual talk, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer for all in need at 9pm. Free.

Self-Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-641-6201. SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.

Restore Your Connection to Earth, Animals and People through self love gatherings, animal communication workshops, eco psychology teachings, nature thearpy and body positive healing.

734-796-6690 MotherBearSanctuary.com

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ongoing events Ann Arbor (Mostly) Acoustic Jam – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Singers, guitarists (acoustic and electric), bass, mandolin, uke, banjo, percussion, keys. 2/ session. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor. 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, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

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Stretch and Strength Yoga – 10-11am. Build strength, increase flexibility and improve your overall fitness. $15/nonmember, $10/member. Better Living Fitness Center, 834B Phoenix Dr, Ann Arbor.

734-747-0123. 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, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

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, Ann Arbor. 734-794-6250.

A2Gov.org/Senior.

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, Ann Arbor. For schedule: 734-761-6012 or hv-aikido.com.

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

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, 734-327-0270.

InterfaithSpirit.org.

Meditation Sitting Group – 7-8pm. Washington Street Educational Center, Room 114, Chelsea.

More info, Carol Blotter: 734-475-0942. ChelseaMeditation.com.

tuesday 10% Off Tuesdays at The Find – 10am-4pm. New upscale family resale shop in downtown Chelsea.

Hrs: Tues-Sat, 10am- 4pm. 136 W Middle St, Chelsea. 734-593-7044. TheFindChelsea.com.

Ypsilanti Winter Farmers’ Market: Downtown – Thru Dec 17. 3-7pm. 2nd & 4th Tues, Jan 8-Apr 23. Robert C. Barnes Sr. MarketPlace Hall, 16 S Washington, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope.net.

ICPJ Latin American Caucus Meeting – 7-9pm.

2nd Tues. Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, 1414 Hill St, Ann Arbor. icpj.org.

ICPJ Racial Justice Book Group – 7-9pm. 3rd Tues. Ann Arbor Friends Meeting, 1420 Hill St, Ann Arbor. icpj.org.

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, Ann Arbor. 734-330-4996.

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ICPJ Climate Change and Earth Care Caucus Meeting – 3-4:30pm. 2nd Wed. Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, 1414 Hill St, Ann Arbor. icpj.org.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Study – 7-8:15pm. Join us for silent sitting meditation followed by discussion of important Mahayana Buddhist topics such as developing compassion, training the mind, and understanding emptiness.

Instruction provided. Free. Ann Arbor Karma Thegsum Chöling, 614 Miner St, Ann Arbor. 734649-2127. AnnArborKTC.org.

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 backgrounds and levels. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734-7578567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

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

734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

DECEMBER

Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am3pm. Also Sat. 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor. 734-7946255. A2Gov.org.

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Tai Chi: Beginning through Advanced – MonThurs. With Good EnerChi Studio and Staggerin Dragon School of Tai Chi. Free/low fee. Info, Karla: 734-325-4244 or GoodEnerChiStudio.com/Classes.

Parkridge Community Meetings – 10-11am.

Parkridge Community Center, 591 Armstrong Dr, Ypsilanti. icpj.org.

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ICPJ Racial and Economic Justice Caucus Meeting – 12-2pm. 2nd Thurs. Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, 1414 Hill St, Ann Arbor. icpj.org.

Happy Hour Massage – 3-8pm. We’ll match your needs with an expert therapist who can tailor a massage to your wellness needs. $55/60 min, $80/90 min. Balance Massage Therapy, 5155 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-660-5919.

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Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Short lesson and meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop-in, every other Thur. $10. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.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, Ann Arbor. 734-975-2745. 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, Ann Arbor. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga.

friday 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, Ypsilanti. Kristie Lewis: 800-482-1455.

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. 734- 625-1844 or MaryTrudeau@comcast.net.

Ypsilanti Open Meditation – 11am. With Ypsilanti District Library. Meditation encourages and develops concentration, clarity, emotional optimism, and positive ways of being. Sessions are guided weekly drop-ins. Free. More info: 734-482-4110, SKonen@YpsiLibrary.org or YpsiLibrary.org/events.

Liberty School, 7265 Saline Ann Arbor Rd, Saline.

CityOfSaline.org/farmersmarket.

Free Senior Swim at Dexter Wellness Center – 1-4pm. 4th Fri. Seniors (60+ yrs) are welcome to use the Wellness Center pools for free. Dexter Wellness Center, 2810 Baker Rd, Ann Arbor. More info: 734-580-2500.

The Breastfeeding Cafe – 10-11:30am. Come and meet other women who are breastfeeding their babies.

722 Brooks St, Ann Arbor. 734-975-6534. bfcaa.com.

Poor People’s Campaign Washtenaw County: Weekly Coffee & Catch Up – 2:30-4pm. B-24’s Espresso Bar Eats and Entertainment, 217 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. Facebook.com/ppcwc.

Reunión de Cosecha Ann Arbor – Thru Dec 13. 6pm. Hosted by Movimiento Cosecha Ann Arbor. The Church of the Good Shepherd, United Church of Christ, 2145 Independence Blvd, Ann Arbor. Facebook.com/ events/787551894998980.

Nature & Nurture Fertility Support Group – 6:30-8pm. Group is to bring those experiencing infertility together to support each other while enjoying the healthy benefits of nature. $5/ session. 734-320-4958 or KNelson@Kathleen NelsonCounseling.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.

740 E Shore Dr, Whitmore Lake. 734-417-5804.

LightHouseCenterInc.org.

Sustainable Saturdays – 9am-12pm. Join us for a morning of coffee, snacks, sustainable art projects and some fresh air. Start the morning at 9am for a quick urban hike. Free. Fjallraven, 213 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-585-5628. Fjallraven.us.

Chelsea Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 10am-2pm. 500 Washington St, Chelsea. 734-4756402. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org.

Dances of Universal Peace – 7-9pm. 1st Fri. The dances are a form of moving meditation that require neither partner nor experience. $5. Info: 419-4756535, JLTrautman@sbcglobal.net or PeaceDance.

MultiFaithJourneys.org.

saturday Tarot Readers and Healers – Hours vary. Also Sun. Reiki or Jharra Vedic Healing. Cost varies.

Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am3pm. Also Wed. 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor. 734794-6255. A2Gov.org.

Saline Winter Summer Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 9am-12pm. 1st Sat. No market Nov 9 & Mar 14.

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LIFE COACH, HEALTH RETREATS

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@HealthyLivingMichigan.com.

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES

BIOFIELD THERAPY

SYMMETRY BIOFIELD THERAPY 858-344-9417 SymmetryBiofield@gmail.com SymmetryBiofield.com

MARIA SANTORINI, EA

734-475-2748 SmallBizzSolutions@gmail.com TaxesByMaria.com Make your dreams come true. I work with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs. I am your trusted partner in success. See ad page 20.

ANTIQUE’S RESTORATION & REPURPOSING MATERIALS UNLIMITED

734-483-6980 Contact_Us@MaterialsUnlimited.com MaterialsUnlimited.com

Stress, physical injuries, anxiety/ depression, all show up in the external biofield as clouds that can block the flow of energy. When the energy is blocked on the outside it can affect the physiology on the inside. Let’s remove the clouds around you so the sun can shine within you.

BIOLOGICAL DENTIST ANN ARBOR’S DENTIST

Dr. W. K. Dobracki, DDS 606 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, 48103 734-747-6400 DrDobracki@AnnArborsDentist.com AnnArborsDentist.com

A ntiques & A rchitectural S alvage since 1974 A full-service antiques store and restoration facility showcasing period lighting, stained and beveled glass, furniture, doors and much more. Creative new uses for salvaged antiques is our specialty. See ad page 25.

Passionate about holistic care while utilizing Bio-Compatible materials and lasers. Our patients can elect to be free from fluoride, mercury and other harmful metals. Filling materials are tooth colored and both BPA & Bis-GMA free. We offer natural oral health products using fine essential oils, and free of gluten and preservatives. See ad page 5.

AROMATHERAPY ROSY GLOW AROMATHERAPY

Margo Hertzfeld, Certified Aromatherapist 419-360-0169 RosyGlowWellness.com

COACHING & COUNSELING ANDREA KENNEDY

400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline 734-664-2255 MainstreamReiki.com

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Her holistic approach can help you See ad page 13. maximize your benefits from this powerful therapy and minimize side effects. Aromatherapy is a wonderful way to integrate natural healing into your life.

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Ellen Livingston 734-645-3217 EllenLivingston.com

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.

NIA SPONGBERG, LIFE COACH

1785 W Stadium Blvd, Ste 202, Ann Arbor 734-531-9024 NiaSpongberg.com I am a certified coach (ACC, COC) who helps adventurous people blaze new trails and thrive in their time, tasks and transitions. We can coach via phone, video conference or in person. So if you’re ready to get clear, get in motion, and get to your goals, I welcome you to get in touch for a free, zero-pressure call to discuss what’s possible.

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.

DETOX/COLONIC

INNERSPACE HOLISTIC

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. Brandy Boehmer is National Board Certified in colon hydrotherapy through the International Association for Colon Therapy.

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY DENISE HELD, RN

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 15.

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 27.

HEALTH FOOD STORES THE BETTER HEALTH STORES

Locations: Belleville • Dearborn • Grosse Pointe Woods • Livonia • Plymouth • Southgate TheBetterHealthStore.com Vitamins, supplements, organic and natural foods. For more information: See ad, inside back cover.

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.

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 Dr. Sickels.com. See ads pages 8 and 9.

HEALTHY RESTAURANTS FRESH FORAGE

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 17.

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. 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 page 22.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY CORI CRIDER, DDS

2444 Packard Road, Ypsilanti 734-572-4428 CoriCriderDDS.com Your mouth is a window to your overall health. Cori Crider, DDS, earned her dental degree with honors from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, has practiced in the community for 30 years and will help you acheive optimum oral health. See ad page 11.

HOLISTIC SKIN CARE K.WEST - SKIN BODY SOUL

415 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-436-8991 KWestSkinBodySoul.com Spa experiences to bring forth the stillness within, and radiance throughout.

Drawn from the traditions of Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, and combined with the latest aesthetic advancements to deliver results.

Non-invasive DNA skin rejuvenation, dynamic cupping massage, intuitive bodywork. See ad page 18.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN 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 29.

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 16.

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community resource guide MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION MOLDPRO

John Du Bois, CMI, CMR 247 W. Main Street, Milan 734-439-8800 • MoldProllc.com MoldPro offers chemical-free mold remediation, independent certified mold testing, inspection and consultation services all over SE Michigan specializing in mold biotoxin illness clients.

MUSCLE TENSION SOLUTIONS

ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

Teach your nervous system to undo your specific patterns of tension, postural difficulties, stiffness and pain. Effective for back, neck, hip, shoulder, leg, jaw pain. See ad page 19.

ORGANIC HAIR CARE ORGANIC HAIR BY BRI

West End Hair Salon, 5100 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-829-7620 BriannavVago.GlossGenius.com Using only organic and low-chemical products, I am passionate about working with hair in a healthy and pleasant environment.

Color is my specialty!

PAIN RELIEF AUNT ALBERTA’S REMEDY Homeopathic Pain Relief Cream 973-715-9097 Info@AlbertasPainRelief.com AlbertasPainRelief.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 27.

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 24 years’ experience. Try Reiki Special: 1st session only $25. See ad page 13.

CENTER - A JOYFUL JOURNEY 734-883-8775 Lose weight now with hypnosis.

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 35.

WELLNESS CENTERS THE NUTRITIONAL HEALING CENTER OF ANN ARBOR

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 23.

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

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.

SMOKING CESSATION

Try Aunt Alberta’s Remedy to ease pains from sciatics, gout, arthritis, fibromyalgia and more. The relief cream penetrates deep into the skin and muscle tissues. Use her homeopathic pain cream for relief. Buy a 4-oz jar for $15, great price. See website for other options.

FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS

Dr. Abbie Walker, DDS, MS 2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-677-8700 AnnArborSmiles.com

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WOMEN ONLY MASSAGE SHER

734-239-3344 SherrelWells@icloud.com Sher.amtamembers.com My goal is to always give the best massage you’ve ever had, through conversation and application. Organic topicals, hot stones $30, hot towels $30. $75/ hour. Please call.

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