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Tai Chi Easy Classes Online

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Karen Dew

aren Dew is a fine artist who specializes in mixed media painting and drawings on paper and canvas. The Spirit of Growth is large gouache, which is a method of painting using intense pigments that become opaque with water and are built up by thin layers, allowing those underneath to shine through.

Dew’s body of work has been influenced by her study of nature, spirituality, healing and indigenous cultures, along with her habit of listening to a diverse array of music. But Dew doesn’t just work, she has a compulsion to make art and feels that what she makes comes from somewhere within her or even beyond her, landing on the paper after moving through all of her senses, her mind and her soul.

Now living and painting in Santa Fe, Dew enjoys the extraordinary New Mexico light and the diverse arts and cultural scene. As a multimedia artist, she uses a variety of mediums to intuitively translate her complex visions to the page.

“I need to make art. What I make depends on what I feel, see and hear,” says Dew. “My mind has eyes. My hands express what my eyes see and what my soul feels. When I’m really engrained in my work, there’s definitely a feeling of Spirit working through me.”

To see more of Karen Dew’s work, visit Facebook.com/pg/KarenDewFineArts or on Instagram at MysticTransformer.

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rin Reas’ donation-based Tai Chi Easy class has moved online and is conducted via Zoom at 10 a.m. Thursdays. This allows for class questions and comments just like the in-person class she has offered for 10 years.

Reas also offers private Tai Chi Easy and qigong lessons via Zoom. Contact her for details and special introductory pricing.

Tai Chi Easy consists of five movements from traditional Yang-style tai chi that can Erin Reas be done while sitting or standing, plus other gentle movements, breathing exercises and self-applied massage. Tai Chi Easy can improve balance, lower blood pressure, reduce pain, improve immune system function and increase mental focus. Many hospitals are starting to offer tai chi and qigong to patients with cancer, cardiac, autoimmune or other chronic diseases.

Tai Chi Easy was created by reviewing the most popular and beneficial forms to devise a set of practices that are easy to teach and learn. The student does not have to spend months learning the traditional 108 movement form or even the shortened 24 movement form to experience the health benefits of tai chi.

Suggested donation is $5. To receive the link, call 313-429-3214 or email Erin@ErinReas.com. For more information, visit ReduceYourStressNow.com. See ad page 31.

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KnoWEwell, a 1% for the Planet company, received the Top 50 Healthcare Companies award from the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Kimberly Whittle says, “It’s one centralized private, secure online platform to inspire and empower individuals with today’s knowledge, evidenced-based resources and collaborative ‘wholistic’ community to help them address the root causes of chronic diseases and achieve optimal health and well-being.”

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NAPC and KnoWEwell are perfectly mission aligned, adds Whittle. “Natural Awakenings’ well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution.

We’re grateful to collaborate with them.”

NAPC Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman says, “Our Natural Awakenings family of 60 publishers is excited about the new resources and opportunities this new partnership brings to our community of readers, providers and organizations. We are honored to be playing such a significant role in the launch and future growth of this incredibly sophisticated platform which will result in tremendous benefits to members.”

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cclaimed geneticist DJ Short will be streaming live on the Om of Medicine Medical Research Center Facebook page and Twitch for a cannabis-growing seminar from 4:20 to 6 p.m., June 14. This event is a fundraiser for the University of Michigan Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP).

Short says, “We have been working with PCAP for the past couple years and want to continue supporting their work to provide creative outlets to incarcerated artists as a way of therapy, livelihood and self-expression. We enjoy having multiple PCAP art pieces on display at Om (also online at OmOfMedicine.org/art-gallery), and have even gotten the chance to meet some of the artists in person, bringing us closer to the organization and community.”

Topics include basic- to advanced-level growing tips and techniques; therapeutic aspects; species variance of different strains; quality selection process; industry ethics; and a historical overview of cannabis cultivation and culture. A cannabis breeder since the 70s, Short has produced some unique strains. His Blueberry strain placed first in the Indica category at the 2000 Cannabis Cup. Admission is free and donations are welcome. For more information, visit OmOfMedicine.org.

Motown Museum Postpones Spoken Word Competition

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o safeguard against the spread of COVID-19, Motown Museum has postponed Motown Mic: The Spoken Word competition series until August. Lyricists, poets and writers can share their talents at Motown Museum for the chance to win $1,500 in cash. Held on Fridays, the event is open to the public and invites spoken word artists ages 16 or older to perform original pieces that are clean of profanity and a maximum of three minutes long. There is no cost to compete, and poets must register online by 5 p.m. the day of the competition.

Two winners from each round are chosen by a panel of judges to advance to the Grand Finale at the Garden Theater, where they will perform Motown-inspired pieces and compete for the grand prize.

Admission is $10/members and students $5/performers free. Location: 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. Register at BookWhen.com/motownmic.

For more information, visit MotownMuseum.org.

Food Bucks Double Up During COVID-19

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uring this time of COVID-19, Double Up Food Bucks helps families with bridge cards (EBT) to double their food dollars in grocery stores and farmers’ markets for more healthy food. Many locations are getting rid of the $20/day limit. The Michigan Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) program provides temporary food assistance benefits to families with school children that are eligible for free and reduced-priced lunches.

For more information and updates, visit DoubleUpFoodBucks.org/ resources/covid-19.

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Decrease Bone Fractures with Natto Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, offers postmenopausal women protection from bone fractures, concludes a new study in The Journal of Nutrition. Studying 24 years of records of 1,417 Japanese women older than 45, researchers found that compared to those women that rarely ate natto, those that consumed one to six 40-gram packs a week had 21 percent fewer fractures and those consuming more than seven packs had 44 percent fewer fractures. Tofu and other soybean products had no effect on fracture risk. With its strong smell and sticky consistency, natto is an acquired taste, but is also one of the few plant sources of vitamin K2, which activates bone-building proteins. Other studies have linked it to healthier gut flora, lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and a stronger immune system.

Consume Olive Oil to Fight Off Aging In what might be good news for teetotalers, researchers at the University of Minnesota found that it’s not the resveratrol in red wine that increases the life span of cells of those following the Mediterranean Diet, but the fat in olive oil that activates the critical pathway which prevents age-related diseases. “This pathway has been linked to almost all of [aging diseases]. It’s the roots,” says Doug Mashek, Ph.D., a professor in the departments of medicine and biochemistry, molecular biology and biophysics.

His studies suggest that the benefits of olive oil are most pronounced when coupled with fasting, limiting caloric intake and exercising. “We found that the way this fat works is it first has to get stored in microscopic things called lipid droplets, which is how our cells store fat. And then, when the fat is broken down during exercising or fasting, for example, is when the signaling and beneficial effects are realized,” Mashek explains.

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Eat a Plant-Based Diet to Lessen Stroke Risk People that eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than others with diets that include meat and fish, concluded a new study in the journal Neurology. Taiwanese researchers studied two groups of healthy people over age 50 that lived in Buddhist communities in which drinking and smoking were discouraged and vegetarian diets were followed by about a third of residents. Compared to the meat- and fish-eaters, vegetarians consumed less dairy, animal protein and fat, about the same amount of eggs and fruit, and more fiber and plant protein. In the group of 5,050 people studied for six years, vegetarians had a 74 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked, than non-vegetarians. In the group of 8,302 people followed for nine years, vegetarians had a 48 percent lower risk of overall stroke than non-vegetarians, a 60 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 65 percent lower risk of hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. “Stroke can also contribute to dementia. If we could reduce the number of strokes by people making changes to their diets, that would have a major impact on overall public health,” says study author Chin-Lon Lin, M.D. HealthyLivingMichigan.com

Mouth Breathing Can Indicate More Serious Problems It is normal for people to breathe through their mouth during intense exercise or heavy lifting, but regularly breathing through the mouth can affect the way the body grows and develops. For example, allergies, food sensitivities, enlarged tonsils/adenoids, chronic nasal congestion, respiratory infections, asthma, a deviated septum and nasal polyps can all induce mouth breathing. If not corrected, it can become a lifelong habit with serious consequences.

Because of the effect mouth breathing has on the tongue, it can lead to underdeveloped muscles and misaligned teeth. It also contributes to interferences with speech, swallowing, breathing and chewing. Breathing through the mouth can contribute to changes in the shape and structure of the face, especially in children that are still growing. Research published in the Journal of International Oral Health found that mouth-breathing children may suffer from significant abnormal facial and dental development, and even postural changes and spinal issues.

Mouth breathing is also a known contributor to oxygen deprivation, leading to symptoms such as headaches, gum disease, chronic cold symptoms, bad breath, cavities, poor sleep, chronic fatigue, cardiac problems and digestive disturbances. In children, mouth breathing can affect their academic performance and their behavior at home and school, including symptoms of ADHD.

For these reasons, it is important to see an orofacial myologist that specializes in dysfunction of the head and neck muscles. The goal of our experienced orofacial myofunctional therapist is to help you retrain your muscles and establish healthy breathing habits. These changes can drastically improve your overall health and quality of life.

Madison L. Heckman, BSDH, is an orofacial myologist and registered dental hygienist at Dexter Dental Studio, located at 7300 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd., Ste. 300, in Dexter.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 734426-8360 or visit DexterDentalStudio.com.

Natural Help for Fighting Coronavirus!

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merican Regenerative Clinic is trying its best in this hard time for everyone, to provide natural help, effectively fighting communicable diseases including coronavirus. There is enough info in media about danger of pandemic event, and the recommendations from local and federal officials. We want just remind you all that our clinics in Bingham Farms an Kalamazoo are always ready to help you with the best treatment in the world for all your needs.

Ozone therapy has been proven for years to kill all kind of germs topically via ozonized water, oils, and creams. Ozonized water could be very effective as drinking water, and solution for mouth and throat gargling. As we already know, coronavirus stays first in upper airways for days, causing sore throat. In most cases it could be effectively eliminated using sea salt or ozonized water gargling every few hours.

Moreover, systemic (intravenous) ozone could be used for prophylaxis and treatment of infection.

Just a reminder for our subscribers how we apply High Dose Ozone in our clinic:

A small amount of blood is drawn (typically about 150-200mL), mixed with ozone, and then infused back via the same vein. This constitutes one pass. It could be repeated 9 or Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky more additional times for a total of up to 10+ passes per procedure, lasting about an hour.

This treatment is known to improve circulation, immune system, oxygenation of the whole body. It stimulates production of new stem cells, activates existing ones, it kills all kinds of bacteria, spirochetes, viruses, fungus, even cancer cells. High Dose Ozone rebuilds mi-tochondria as an energy source, and generally revitalizes the whole body. High Dose Ozone even slows down telomeres shortening. This procedure works great as a major detox tool, doesn’t deplete the body of important electrolytes and other micronutrients.

In China Hyperbaric Ozone was successfully used on some patients with confirmed coronavirus infection. Chinese protocol includes exponentially increasing number of passes of ozone and high doses of vitamins. Also small amount of patients in China with coronavirus pneumonia (advanced stage of outbreak disease) were successfully treated with intravenous mesenchymal (stem cells) injections.

We are sure that hospitals would do anything to treat serious cases of coronavirus with all necessary methods. But our clinic also has capacity to provide ozone and stem cells as very effective alternative treatment for everybody.

High Dose Ozone is also recommended as prophylaxis from once a month to twice a year. It works great as detox, anti-aging, energy boost, and immune system enhancement. It is 100% natural and is internationally recognized as one of the safest therapies in all of medicine.

Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, D.O. is Certified Functional Medicine practitioner at American Regenerative Clinic, will be happy to provide a free consultation for everyone who is interested in our wonderful protocols for all needs.

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Splashy Solution

Generating Electricity from Rain

A surprisingly high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study from the City University of Hong Kong in the journal Nature. A single drop can muster 140 volts, enough to briefly light up 100 small LED bulbs.

The new design couples an aluminum electrode with an indium-tin oxide electrode layered with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a material with a quasi-permanent electric charge. When a raindrop hits the PTFE/tin surface, it bridges the two electrodes and creates a closed-loop circuit that helps fully release any stored charges. The technology could handle sustained rainfall, as well. If there are continuous drops, the charge accumulates and eventually hits a saturation point. Building rooftops could supplement some of the electricity used inside, and electric boats could extend their range.

Pest Alarm

Sentinel Trees Give Advance Warning

The United States, Europe and China are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations around the world to receive advance warnings of destructive pests that could destroy native plantings.

According to a study published in Plos One, “Sentinel nurseries represent one potential mechanism to address the current lack of knowledge about pests in the countries from where live plants are shipped and the threats they represent to native flora and crops in importing countries.” As global trade intensifies, the risk for accidental importing of and exposure to new invasive pests is a constant worry for entomologists and arborists, stimulating a search for new tactics to prevent future losses.

Beware the Air Mental Relief

Mindfulness Training May Reduce Paranoia

In news that may be useful for people dealing with the stress of the global pandemic, researchers from the University of London have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia. The research, published in the journal Mindfulness, was based on questionnaires of 494 people, enabling researchers to find a correlation between paranoia and judgemental thinking.

They found that higher levels of nonjudgement predicted lower levels of paranoia, even in individuals that had a predisposition for it.

Then, 68 people were selected and divided into two groups: one that was asked to go through a prerecorded, guided mindfulness session once per day, and one that acted as a control. The session consisted of a quick body scan, mindful breathing and awareness exercises. The results showed a drop in judgmental thinking and paranoia in the mindfulness group.

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Dementia Linked to Air Pollution

People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, published in the JAMA Neurology. Researchers examined nearly 3,000 adults with an average age of 74 living in the Kungsholmen district in central Stockholm for up to 11 years. Of those, 364 people developed dementia. The district’s annual average level of particulate matter 2.5 microns or less in width is high by Swedish standards, but low compared to international standards.

Heart failure and ischemic heart disease both enhanced the dementia risk, and stroke explained almost 50 percent of air pollution-related dementia cases, according to the researchers.

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Hot Power

Heat Converted into Electricity

Researchers from Japan’s Osaka University have found how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be best used to power small, flexible devices, reports the journal Advanced Materials Technologies. Future healthcare applications will require internet connectivity between billions of sensors, and the devices that enable them must be small, flexible, reliable and environmentally sustainable. Batteries are not optimal because continually replacing them is inconvenient and expensive. Many researchers have optimized device performance solely from the standpoint of the thermoelectric materials themselves. “Our approach is to also study the electrical contact, or the switch that turns the device on and off,” explains Tohru Sugahara, the corresponding author of the study. “The efficiency of any device critically depends on the contact resistance.” Thermoelectric power generators are self-sustaining, self-powered and have no moving parts. Solar power and vibrational power do not have all of these advantages.

Tofu Takeaway

Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Observational research published in Circulation, the flagship journal of the American Heart Association, states that tofu and other foods that contain higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a moderately lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones. Researchers at Harvard Medical Schools’ Brigham and Women’s Hospital analyzed data from more than 200,000 people that participated in three health and nutrition studies; all participants were free of cancer and heart disease when the studies began. Consuming tofu, which is high in isoflavones, more than once a week was associated with an 18 percent lower risk of heart disease, compared to a 12 percent lower risk for those that ate tofu less than once per month. Tofu and whole soybeans are rich sources of isoflavones. Chickpeas, fava beans, pistachios, peanuts and other fruits and nuts are also high in isoflavones.

Down-Under Drought

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Australian Wildfires Linked to Climate Change

Australia’s devastating wildfires during 2019 and 2020 were at least 30 percent more likely to occur because of human-caused climate change, report researchers in a new study published in the online journal Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences. An intense heat wave was the primary factor in raising the fire risk, says climate scientist Geert Jan van Oldenborgh, with the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute. The study linked to climate change the extremity of that heat wave, which is 10 times more likely now than it was in 1900. Van Oldenborgh notes that climate simulations tend to underestimate the severity of such heat waves. “We put the lower boundary at 30 percent, but it could well be much, much more,” he says. The year 2019 was Australia’s hottest and driest since modern recordkeeping began in the country in 1910.

Experience is better than belief.

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Transformative Staycations

Finding Respite and Adventure Close to Home

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taycations—sticking close to home for new travel experiences—was a growing trend even before the COVID-19 pandemic turned it into a practical necessity for many of us. Staycations reduce costs, minimize travel time and also lower our carbon footprint by eliminating international travel. Happily, they don’t reduce the pure pleasure of finding new adventures, exploring untrammeled nature, seeing the familiar with fresh eyes and meeting people from all walks of life. All of that is close at hand, and especially when compared to foreign jaunts, the price is right.

A good place to start is by checking out state and regional parks, often overlooked gems offering scenic miles of trails for hiking, biking, birding, fishing, picnicking and other activities. “Whether mountains, prairies, rivers, forests in the country or heart of the city, there is always a state park waiting to welcome you, no matter what kind of recreation you enjoy,” says Jason Clay, spokesperson with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

In Colorado parks, people can, for example, river raft in the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area; boat, fish and hammock camp in Jackson Lake State Park; and rock climb in Eldorado Canyon.

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Parks can be discovered and trail maps downloaded by visiting TrailLink. com, run by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. It provides searches for nearby trails using parameters such as distance, types of activity and wheelchair accessibility.

Its smartphone TrailLink app is free to download and $30 per year for unlimited customized use.

State, local and regional parks across the country offer rich educational opportunities for kids and adults alike, including naturalist-guided activities, bird and botany walks, lessons in local history, ecology and geography, and more. Several states offer free admission to all state-run parks, including Hawaii, Tennessee and Illinois. State-by-state listings of fees and policies can be found at Tinyurl.com/StateParkPasses.

Making a Quick Getaway

Weekend forays into natural and rustic settings can be ideal escape valves for people needing a simple, quick change of venue.

Camping, of course, is always an option, but for those that want to be in nature in a more comfy fashion, using “cabin” as a search word works well in websites like Airbnb.com and TripAdvisor.com. The

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option of glamping—or glamorous camping—offers surprisingly luxurious stays outdoors in tents, pods and domes; check out Glamping.com.

Getaway.House offers woodsy outposts in 10 locations equipped with “tiny house” cabins around the country designed for quick escapes from cities. “If you were at your desk in need of an escape, you could cut out early and be there by 6 p.m.,” says Vice President of Marketing Rachel Mansfield. The private experience, with no check-in desk or communal areas, enables it to continue operating safely during the pandemic. The cabins, designed to blend in with their natural surroundings, are equipped with food for purchase, stove, books, radio, firewood, fire pit and Adirondack chairs, as well as a map for local hikes and adventures.

“I did a getaway at a point in my life where I wanted some time alone, away from commitments, to figure out what my next chapter in life was going to be,” says Paige Conner Totaro, of Alexandria, Virginia, the founder of Unquote Travel, a web-based tour agency focusing on small group, off-the-beaten-track adventures.

“You can change your environment without going very far, and that in turn can change the way you think about things. Little things like sleeping on the other side of the bed can help you shake up your brain.”

Local Attraction

Local-led excursions are another way to see our home turf through a new lens. Airbnb Experiences, offered virtually everywhere that Airbnb lists lodging, are one-of-a-kind tours and classes designed and hosted by locals with unique expertise. Experiences run the gamut from neighborhood tours on foot or bikes with athletes to museum tours led by local artists or art historians. Many include a hands-on learning component, like how to make mosaics in a community

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art space or cook a local delicacy from a family recipe. Similar tours and experiences can be found on TripAdvisor’s Things To Do listings. WithLocals.com, whose mission is “to break down the barriers between travelers and locals worldwide,” also offers foodie fun and off-beat adventures.

Kelly Kniewel stumbled onto tour guiding after experiencing burnout in her previous career in the beverage industry.

An Airbnb Experiences host, Kniewel now leads small group tours of Chicago, introducing locals and visitors alike to many of its little-known facets. “I’ve fallen in love with my city all over again doing these tours,” says Kniewel, a self-proclaimed history geek.

She loves to take guests inside Art Deco and Beaux Arts buildings they may have passed before without realizing the gorgeous art and architecture that exists inside, such as the library-turned-cultural center, Chicago Cultural Center, boasting two impressive glass domes, one designed

by Tiffany Glass. Another favorite excursion is taking guests on a water taxi tour.

“It’s a cheap and unique way to see Chicago. The water, both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, is so much a part of who we are as a city.”

During the limitations imposed during the COVID-19 period, Airbnb and other websites began offering experiences online, allowing people from all over the world to connect and make pastries with a Swedish baker, draw with a Mexican cartoonist, learn about apartheid from a South African or experience a day in the life of an American Olympic bobsledder.

Traveling the World Without Leaving Home Hosting travelers can bring new meaning to a staycation, offering a rich opportunity for cross-cultural exchange without any exchange of currency. The popular CouchSurfing.com connects travelers with locals offering free use of a couch, air mattress or spare bedroom. Available in more than 200,000 cities worldwide, it has 14 million members and sponsors local language exchanges, dance classes, hikes and dinners, so there are opportunities to make new friends and have new experiences even

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without offering a place to sleep. (During COVID-19 restrictions, these activities were moved online.)

Similar organizations that offer opportunities for local hosting (including low- or no-cost lodging) include Servas.org, established in 1949, which stresses world peace and cultural exchange, and pre-interviews potential guests and hosts to ensure safety; GlobalFreeloaders.com, a free registry for hosts and guests that do their own online screening and matching; and EvergreenClub. com, in which hosts provide a bed-andbreakfast homestay for travelers over age 50 for $20 a night. An exciting option for homeowners is HomeExchange.com, a $150-a-year service that allows people in far-flung places to switch homes, either directly or through a staggered point system so they can truly live like locals.

John Fackenthal, of Rockville, Maryland, has hosted more than 100 couchsurfers from 29 countries, and loved every experience. “I had a big apartment in the heart of Washington, D.C., when I first started hosting, but lived alone and felt a little isolated. I wanted to bring back the youth hostel feel from travels in my younger days, where you’d hang out with fellow travelers and go hiking, share a meal or play cards,” he says.

A web developer, he recalls such memorable guests as a carpenter in his 60s from

Staycations reduce costs, minimize travel time and also lower our carbon footprint by eliminating international travel. the Pacific Northwest that helped him with fixer-upper projects, a pair of pro volleyball players from the Czech Republic and two young women from China that prepared him a massive traditional Chinese feast “with all four burners going,” he says. “It’s restored my faith in humanity. I’ve encountered nothing but wonderful people, all with such different personalities and backgrounds.”

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Lodge Retreat, in Taos, New Mexico, is one such venue. “My husband and I returned to the land nine years ago after many years working as professionals in stuffy offices.

The farm has been developed for our family and others who wish to be close to nature and to live off of the land,” says co-owner Elizabeth vom Dorp.

The farm is open for paid guests, as well as to the volunteers known as “Wwoofers” that come through Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms to help raise goji berries, fruits, vegetables and free-range chickens. All cabins date from the early 1900s, including an old dairy barn converted into a duplex and five sheep herder cabins. The farm is surrounded by a national forest, so many guests visit to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, rafting and ballooning. “Families with children love to come and pick berries, collect eggs and pet the animals. We have rescue alpacas, sheep, goats, chickens and turkeys,” says vom Dorp.

While the world may still be at the mercy of unfortunate circumstances this summer, travel is ultimately a state of mind.

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ometimes we overlook the treasures of our fair peninsula that are right under our noses. There's no need to travel across the country or around the world to find breathtaking natural beauty, recreation and family fun. You can save gas and be a virtual day tripper courtesy of Mr. Google. Here are a few suggestions.

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Mark and Betsy Fisher own Fisher’s Lakeside Cottages, on the west shore of Lime Lake, in Maple City, 18 miles northwest of Traverse City. It’s right in the middle of Leelanau County, three miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and four miles from public beaches on Lake Michigan.

There are small, rural towns like Leland, Glen Arbor and Suttons Bay just minutes away, plus parks and playgrounds. Lime Lake is clean and clear, with great swimming, boating and water activities.

Fishing on the lake is fun and relaxing.

“Spending your vacation at our cottages on Lime Lake is like stepping back in time. The feel of the cottages, the quiet of the lake and land, and just getting away for the busyness of the cities helps guests to unwind and recharge,” says Mark. “Life these days can be overwhelmingly busy for too many. Take time to slow down; spend a day fishing in the lake, walking the beaches of Lake Michigan or wooded trails, or just sitting by the lakeshore reading a book is healthy for all family members.”

Each cottage comes with its own picnic table, dock and 14foot Lund aluminum boat. There is a huge grassy lawn between the cottages and the lake deepens gradually, which is safe for children of all ages. There is a large sandbox for the little ones and a fire pit for evening campfires.

The immediate area affords miles of paved bike trails, hiking in the dunes and walks on Lake Michigan beaches looking for Petoskey stones. Dining options include small corner taverns offering burgers and beer, finer dining of French or Italian cuisine, plus many more choices 18 miles away in Traverse City.

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Just 29 miles from Ann Arbor in Gregory, this charming property includes a massive house on a corner just across the street from a state trail head and two miles from 15 lakes and more state trails. Owner Danny Kokx says, “Nature is our source of life. With out it we cannot survive. Besides, who ever stayed mad on a walk in the woods. I offer a wide range of exciting outdoor activities with your stay or just a day visit, canoeing, camping kayaking and hiking,” There are fall color tours on pontoon, pontoon day trips, horseback riding and chauffeured services, plus weddings and grad parties, hotel-style stays and bed and breakfast stays and horse staging for the trail head. Summer tournament fishing is very popular.

There are100 bars and restaurants within 30 minutes for all tastes and budgets, from crème de la creme to side-street tacos. In the early 1900s, it was a small, two-bedroom, one-bath farmhouse.

The 1980s saw it grow larger and become a farm for animals. In the 1990s, Country Home was a caretaker home for the elderly.

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Guests have the opportunity to experience farm animals up close and personal at Heritage Park Petting Farm with the proper closed-toed shoes. Venture into the stalls with goats, sheep, pigs and large rabbits, and pet the donkeys, horse and miniature cows through the fence. Chickens and ducks wander the yard. Their smaller size and suburban location make it an easy and convenient visit to make.

Heritage Park does birthday parties on the weekends, school tours during the week and a variety of animal- and holiday-themed events throughout the year. The barn is heated in the winter, so they are open year-round.

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kids. Most people are quite removed from the process of farming even though we depend on it to sustain us. Having the ability to meet farm animals and learn about farming practices cultivates respect and reverence for the animals and increases the need for sustainability.

Heritage Park Petting Farm is located at 12803 Pardee Rd., in Taylor. For more information, call 734-374-5946 or visit them on Facebook.

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POWER UP YOUR BRAIN Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow

by Ronica O’Hara

meat for soy and fish protein, eating antioxidant-rich produce such as pomegranate, blueberries, spinach and kale, and consuming lots of nitrate-rich food like celery and leafy greens which are converted to NO in the body. He especially recommends beets—one study reported that in juice form, it increases nitric oxide levels by 21 percent in 45 minutes—as well as dark chocolate. In a Harvard study, older people that drank two cups of hot chocolate a day for 30 days had improved blood flow to the brain and better memory.

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Take amino acid supplements. “Consuming sup-

plements containing both L-arginine and L-citrulline are well-documented to boost the production of endothelium-derived NO,” says Ignarro. “Adding antioxidants to the amino acid mix provides added benefit by increasing NO levels.” He recommends pomegranate extract, cocoa flavonols and omega-3 supplements.

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ur brain has many well-known structures like the amygdala that detects danger and the prefrontal cortex that enables planning, but we often take for granted the 400 miles of blood vessels that push through a liter of blood per minute, carrying in oxygen and nutrients, and porting out wastes. “Our brains are highly metabolic organs, so they require lots of nutrients and oxygen to function properly, and those can only get to our brain when we have good blood flow,” says naturopathic physician Emilie Wilson, of the Synergy Wellness Center, in Prescott, Arizona.

When that blood flow is optimal, we feel energized and clear-headed; when it’s low, we feel foggy and listless. Low levels of cranial blood flow have been linked in brain imaging studies to strokes and dementia, as well as bipolar disorder, depression and suicidal tendencies. The first imperative for healthy cranial blood flow is to make sure our blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol numbers are in a healthy range. Health practitioners can help us address that, as well as the conditions linked to reduced blood flow—heart disease, hypothyroidism, diabetes, anemia, depression and smoking. To boost brain blood flow, specific lifestyle strategies have proven to be highly effective:

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Eat strategically, especially beets and chocolate.

Nitric oxide (NO) is made in the endothelium, the thin layer of cells that line blood vessels; it relaxes the inner muscles of those vessels, maximizing blood flow. “The continuous formation of NO in the brain is essential to life,” says prominent pharmacologist Louis Ignarro, Ph.D., who received the Nobel Prize in Science in 1998 for discovering that humans produce NO and that it lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. He advocates passing up

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ball playing, weight lifting and yoga all help improve cranial blood flow, says Ignarro: “Physical activity stimulates the production of NO in all arteries, including those in the brain.” In one study, women over 60 that walked for 30 to 50 minutes three or four times a week increased ongoing cranial blood flow up to 15 percent. Yoga exercises like downward dog and shoulder stands also raise blood flow in the head.

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Play music. Research using functional magnetic resonance imaging published in Scientific Reports found that blood flow in the brain increases when people listen to music they love, whether it’s Mozart or Eminem. In a recent study, Weightless, a song written by the British group Macaroni Union along with sound therapists, reduced participants’ anxiety levels by 65 percent and physiological resting rates by 35 percent.

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Do a chanting meditation. Kirtan Kriya, a 12-minute

daily meditation that includes chanting, finger movements and visualization, “has been researched for over 18 years and has documented benefits in increasing blood flow to the brain,” says Krystal Culler, senior Atlantic fellow with the Global Brain Health Institute, in San Francisco and Ireland. YouTube offers several versions, as does the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (Tinyurl.com/12MinuteYogaMeditation).

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Consider acupuncture and craniosacral therapy. “Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to

boost blood flow, and it can also relax tense muscles in the neck and head, which can impair blood flow more than we realize,” says Wilson. She also recommends the gentle, hands-on-head approach of craniosacral therapy: “It can directly improve blood flow by removing restrictions, and it can also rebalance sympathetic and parasympathetic functions, which has beneficial effects on our nervous system and on blood flow.”

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

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hether it’s a pandemic, a breakup or a busy day with the kids, heading to the kitchen for a carb fix or a pint of ice cream is a common kneejerk response to stress. It’s easy to get caught in a whirlpool of poor eating when our bodies need nutritional support more than ever.

Sustained or chronic stress can reduce levels of dopamine and serotonin—neurotransmitters linked to feelings of both satiety and happiness. “When serotonin levels are normal, it leads to both emotional satisfaction and a sense of fullness after a meal,” says Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Maria Marlowe, in New York City and Dubai.

“Conversely, when serotonin levels are low, it can lead to depression and a tendency to reach for sweet and starchy foods.”

Avoiding Extremes

Stress-eating sparks only temporary physical and emotional fulfillment. “When your brain is in need of energy, it can mimic the symptoms of depression and anxiety,” notes Tara Waddle, holistic life coach at The Center of Balance, in Greeley, Colorado.

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“Finding healthier substitutes that are less processed can make a huge impact.”

Experts agree that concentrating on weight loss or super-strict diets during times of adversity might do more harm than good.

“Focusing on the need to lose weight during crisis will only do two things—make you feel guilty if you’re not eating what you think you’re supposed to and potentially make you eat more out of guilt,” says Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jennifer Neily, in Dallas.

Opting for healthier versions of favorite comfort foods is a doable compromise that can prevent endorphins from plummeting after the usual temporary spike.

“With the right ingredients and recipes, we can satisfy our cravings for sweet, salt, creamy or crunchy with healthier upgrades of our favorite junk foods,” says Marlowe.

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Eating to stay healthy during hard times can tickle the taste buds without a lot of invested time. Marlowe’s go-to favorites like homemade banana ice cream or chocolate truffles not only take minutes to prepare,

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but fortify the brain. For must-have salty favorites, she suggests opting for snack foods seasoned with unrefined or pink Himalayan salt, fresh guacamole, salsa, olives or pickles.

Filling a seaweed sushi wrap with avocado can be a satisfying and easy snack.

For easy-exotic, Marlowe says, “I always keep coconut milk and unsweetened curry paste on hand to whip up a red Thai curry, my favorite 15-minute dinner.

Simply add fresh or frozen vegetables and protein of choice and you have a satisfying, flavorful meal that is faster than delivery.”

Waddle’s healthy comfort foods include nuts of different flavors, dried fruits and baked Brussels sprouts with nitrite-free bacon, black pepper and a sprinkle of nutmeg. “The food you consider comfort food is comforting because it’s familiar,” she says. “When you start eating healthier food more often, it will become comfort food.

Just keep trying new things.”

Keep it Simple

The kitchen can be our greatest ally during any life-storm, but having a stress-free strategy is key, especially paying attention to emotional states. “Ask yourself, ‘Is it head hunger or belly hunger? Above the neck or below the neck?’

If it’s the latter and that’s truly what is desired, don’t deny yourself, but choose with conscious understanding. Savor the flavor,” says Neily.

Marlowe recommends easy meal planning and maintaining an eating schedule. “This helps remove some of the stress and decision fatigue that comes with figuring out what to eat in the moment, especially with random ingredients in the fridge.” Food shopping can be an instant junk food trap. Waddle’s approach is a sure way to outsmart impulse buying based on habit. She says,“Start with the produce department first. This fills your cart with fresh foods and your cart will be full by the time you get to the snack aisle.”

Self-compassion can be one of the most important, yet overlooked considerations. “Regardless of what you choose to eat, be gentle with yourself,” notes Waddle.

“The guilt of eating poorly is more damaging than the food.”

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Sweet Recipes for Healthy Snacking Sesame seeds Shredded coconut Pistachios, crushed Walnuts, crushed Acai powder Goji powder Maqui powder Pomegranate powder Add cacao powder, dates and coconut to a blender. (A bullet blender works well.)

Blend until a paste is formed, which should only take a few seconds. Roll about a tablespoon or so of paste into a ball. Repeat. Choose a topping, sprinkle it onto parchment paper and roll date ball in it to coat.

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6 mint leaves 1 Tbsp coconut flakes (or coconut butter or shredded coconut) 1 Tbsp ginger 1 Tbsp almond butter or almonds ½-inch peeled ginger piece Peel bananas, break in half and put in a zip-top freezer bag. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Place all ingredients (banana base plus the add-in ingredients of choice) into a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix, and blend on high until soft-serve ice cream consistency is reached, which should be in about 30 to 60 seconds.

Taste to determine whether any more add-ins are needed and re-blend if desired.

Spoon out and serve.

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Trainers agree it’s important to see working out and taking care of our health as an investment, and having a plan goes a long way.

“You would never just brush off a business appointment if it was in your calendar and you knew you had to attend,” says personal trainer Chris Wong, in Oakville, Ontario. “The simple act of putting it in your schedule makes it real. Now you have a responsibility. Now you have structure.”

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Stephanie Mansour, host of the PBS fitness and health show Step it up with Steph, concurs: “Once I started viewing workouts as my own personal confidence-boosting time, a lightbulb went off in my head and I became addicted to this time with myself.” The Chicago-based personal trainer recommends lightening up. “Find something fun. Do something goofy like dancing around. Schedule this in and instead of ‘workout’, call it ‘pump-up time for me’.”

Getting outside and hitting the trails or walking every evening after dinner is a great way to get oxygen-infused aerobic time.

“Use outdoor space to your advantage,” says Wong. “I’ve taught boot camps at parks, and one game I like doing is Touch 20 Things.

Run around and touch 20 things at least 15 to 20 feet apart, but don’t touch the same thing twice. He also suggests doing sprints or bear crawls for distance exercise and step-ups on park benches or large rocks. “If a park is not available, similar things can be done in your backyard. Just have fun with it.”

Exercising Outside the Box Working out with a different rule set offers an invitation to add a new twist to a usual favorite. “I personally practice martial arts every day, but that can be done in a variety of ways,” says Wong, pointing to gentle qigong, shadow boxing, breathing exercises, footwork drills and heavy bag training.

He recommends exercising every day, but limiting more intense workouts to three or four times a week. Cardio exercises such as walking and bicycling are a good daily choice, while high-intensity interval training workouts can be accomplished with minimal or no equipment. There are a variety of methods with timing elements that can be used to get a good workout.

For example, with the As Many Rounds As Possible regimen, three exercises are done back-to-back for as many rounds as possible in a 10-to12-minute period.

Exploring free online classes on YouTube and other platforms opens up even more options, including yoga, Pilates and dance classes. Many trainers offer virtual workouts over Zoom or Skype live in real time. There are also mobile apps with workouts available for download.

The Support Factor Partners or family members can help each other to stay on a workout schedule. “You can set up a chart for you and your family members to put a star or checkmark once you’ve finished a workout. Turn it into a competition, and whoever has the most stars at the end of a few weeks gets to pick the workout for the whole family to do,” suggests Mansour. Partners can also make a pact to take care of the kids when it is the other’s turn to grab some fitness time.

Being motivated is easier with some self-love, King reminds us: “You can begin something new by fully appreciating yourself with daily gratitude.”

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eparation anxiety is a common canine problem, diagnosed in as many as 40 percent of dogs seen by veterinary behavioral specialists. When the dog is left alone, it may serenade the neighbors, soil the house or cause damage.

Stories abound of unstuffed couches, dugup floors, destroyed window coverings and dog injury from chewing out of a crate or trying to escape through windows.

In an article on separation anxiety syndrome (SAS) in the Journal of American Veterinary Medicine, Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, cites several studies that agree on common risk factors for SAS in dogs: history of traumatic separation, inexperience with being alone, excessive greetings and prolonged departures by owners, relocation and changes in routine or family structure.

Symptoms vary in scope and degree, but SAS is painful for both dog and parent.

Repeatedly returning home to complaints from neighbors or considerable damage can cause owners to surrender their dogs.

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If a dog is acting out, an assessment is needed to ensure that what seems like SAS isn’t caused by underlying conditions.

Boredom, illness or canine cognitive dysfunction could result in actions and symptoms such as pacing or excessive salivating that mimic anxiety. If SAS is diagnosed, owners must understand that dogs aren’t exacting revenge and should never be punished for behavior exhibited when they are terrified, advise veterinarians.

Natural Solutions Human Tricks

A 2018 study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggests that petting a dog for one minute before leaving may make the dog calmer during separation. Some dogs feel safest when left in a crate covered with a blanket. The human attitude toward separation can be felt by the dog, as well, but some dogs simply need more help coping.

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Changing the brain might be the way to go. Calmer Canine is a device that sends targeted, pulsed, electromagnetic field (tPEMF) signals to the dog’s brain. Unlike approaches like medications, supplements and cannabidiol (CBD) that have to be administered repeatedly as needed, “the dog gets two, 15-minute treatments per day for four to six weeks,” says veterinarian Judy Korman, at Assisi Animal Health, in New York City and Santa Fe, New Mexico. A 2019 pilot study of nine dogs that she conducted in cooperation with the North Carolina State University of Veterinary Medicine, which developed the device, showed that the tPEMF signals reduced anxiety and restored calm.

Exercise

“I’ve tried medication and natural supplements, and have found that what works best for all three of my dogs is plenty of exercise. Long walks, especially in new locations with new smells, are a favorite,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a blogger at Keep the Tail Wagging and Dog Mom Style, in Marysville, Washington.

There is a physiological reason for engaging in walks guided by the dog’s nose.

“The more the dog is able to take in scent, the more it triggers the seeking part of the brain, the more enriching life is for the dog and the more it calms them down,” says Mittsy Voiles, a behavior specialist at the Lake Mills Veterinary Clinic, in Wisconsin.

Food and Supplements

Good nutrition allows dogs to be more successful citizens. “If you make the baseline fundamentals good, it gives the dog the ability to think, process its environment and have less anxiety,” says holistic veterinarian Catherine Alinovi, at Healthy Pawsibilities, in Clearwater, Florida. Processed kibble with food coloring is doggie junk food. “Kibble Quandary: A Fresh Look at Pet Food,” at NaturalAwakenings. com, suggests healthier feeding options.

Accessories

Diffusing calming essential oils may relax some dogs, but a mild scent for humans could supersaturate a dog’s olfactory organ, preventing them from smelling what’s necessary. Learning how to use essential oils safely around pets is critical. But the pacifying scent of natural pheromones that mimic the comfort of nursing are hard to beat; pheromone-based products in sprays, diffusers, wipes and collars can be found in natural-health stores and pet stores. “It’s

“I’ve tried medication and natural supplements, and have found that what works best for all three of my dogs is plenty of exercise."

How a dog is fed can also have an impact. Putting food in puzzle toys facilitates a brain exercise that improves confidence.

“Dogs who spend part of their day working out puzzles are really engaging that opportunistic scavenger part of their biology,” says Voiles.

Commonly, pet owners are turning to the hemp plant derivative CBD as a calming aid. For those considering nutraceuticals, herbs and supplements, a holistic veterinarian can make recommendations.

effective for dogs who need to feel safe or when adjusting to a new environment,” says Voiles.

ThunderShirts, special blankets and Dog TV are tried by many, but no one option works for every dog. “When people try things and don’t get improvement, they should seek a holistic veterinarian who can help figure out what is going on,” says Alinovi.

Julie Peterson writes about wellness and the environment. Reach out at Julie Peterson2222@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Online: Willy Porter – 8pm. A portion of the proceeds benefits Food Gathers. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Ending Lead Poisoning Webinar – 6-7:30pm.

There is no safe level of lead exposure. Get an overview of lead health effects, contamination sources, and what you can do to minimize exposure. Free.

Register, Ecology Center: Tinyurl.com/ybfkrn3t.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Singing OUT: The Virtual Tour – 8:30pm. Because Pride must go on! $15. More info: TheArk.org.

sunday Livestreamed Sunday Service – 9:55am. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. Unity OfLivonia.org.

ECK Light and Sound Service –10-11am. 2nd Sun. Dominican Center at Marywood, Lower Level, 2025 E Fulton St, Rm 4, Grand Rapids. 248-546-9224.

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Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-12pm. This 90-min, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. Detroit Kung Fu Academy, 1353 Division, Ste 3E, Detroit.

248-910-3351. DanceMT.com.

Slow Flow Yoga – 11:30am. All-level practice offering an enjoyable balance between movement and stillness that encourages deeper feelings of calm, stress release and relaxation. A blend of guided flowing sequence of postures. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

monday FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Rest & Relax Yoga Retreat – June 19-21. Practice yoga, meditate, hike, bike or relax in hammock in a wonderful private campground with a no-wake lake.

An intimate retreat where all levels are welcomed with no judgement. Registration includes: lodging (shared cabins), shared indoor toilets and showers, 5 meals, 4 yoga classes, including 1 SUP yoga if you choose, meditation nightly bonfires (weather permitting). Also included, your choice of: Reiki workshop or Paddlefit Event. 10370 Gun Lake Rd, Middleville. EclipseYoga.net/retreat-2020.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Online: Mary Fahl – 8pm. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.

Sunrise Flow – 7-7:45am. Gentle vinyasa that intentionally opens and challenges the sometimes sleepy and stiff morning body. Citizen Yoga Studio, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-502-5450. Citizen YogaStudio.com.

Let’s Meditate Detroit: Free Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation, we generally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly and spontaneously. As such, no asanas (exercises) are required, no mat or special clothing. Campbell Library, 8733 Vernor Hwy, Detroit. 315-390-0278.

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Meaningful Mondays – 8pm. SevaLight Retreat Centre warmly welcomes everyone, of all faiths, meditation practices and traditions, to join us virtually. Will gather on video conference sharing in song/ chants and inspiring readings from Mata Yogananda Mahasaya Dharmaji’s writings, followed by Pure Meditation and silent prayer. Free. Email by 10am any Monday to receive the info about how to join by video: Info@SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.

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Eat Safe Fish Webinar – 12-1:30pm. Webinar will discuss the main chemicals of concern in Michigan fish, sources of those chemicals and the health risks regarding consumption of fish with higher chemical levels. Free. Register, Ecology Center: Tinyurl.com/ybwet9s5.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Online: Chris Smither – 8pm. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Online: Don White – 8pm. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.

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tuesday Virtual Tuesday Connection Group – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Tues. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Melanie Hojnowski: MHSecondStep@yahoo.com. swcrc.com.

The Natural Playroom – 9am-3pm. The all-natural materials of wood, silk, wool and cotton impart a warmth and beauty that encourages babies and kids to explore the world around them. Gives kids

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an inviting space to play. $5-$8/family. Camden Rose Inc, 502 Farmer St, Plymouth. 734-927-5005.

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Chair Yoga – 10am. With Holy Yoga Detroit. Free.

Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313-437-1549. DurfeeIS.org.

Therapeutic Yoga – 10am. All levels. Perfect for those with back problems, healing injuries, inflexibility, weak abs or back muscles, stress, fatigue, overweight, depression and arthritic conditions.

Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate.

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Family Yoga – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit. All ages welcome. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313437-1549. DurfeeIS.org.

Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 12-1:30pm.

3rd Tues. Also 6-7:30, 4th Thurs. For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults.

An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free. The Children’s Center, 90 Selden, Detroit. TheChildrensCenter.com.

wednesday Virtual Wednesday Connection Group – 8-9am.

2nd & 4th Wed. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/ services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Silvia Rainer: SRainer@PayChex.com. swcrc.com.

Better Backs Yoga – 12pm. All levels. We explore different variations and styles of classic hatha yoga postures. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 6-7:30, 4th Thurs. For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults. An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free.

The Children’s Center, 90 Selden, Detroit. The ChildrensCenter.com.

Wellness Workouts – 6:30pm. Customized fitness programs adaptable for all fitness abilities including body weight, core strengthening, cardio conditioning, HITT and exercise ball lead. Targets upper and lower body issues, create muscle balance and help increase energy. $10; first class free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com.

Gong Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Gong meditation/ sound therapy is a unique type of sound practice that involves using therapeutic gong sounds and vibrations to bring about healing, insight, relaxation, stress and tension relief and so much more. $20.

Bloom Transformation Center, 227 Iron St, Ste 122, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/y68tbup8.

Sound of Soul by Eckankar – 7-8pm. HU is a sacred word to draw Soul closer to God bringing wisdom and awareness. Enhances any faith. Free. Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. 248-546-9224. Eck-MI.org.

The Sound of Soul: Experience Singing HU – 7-8pm.

Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. Eck-MI.org.

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Cooking Matters – 10:30am-12pm. Help end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy and affordable food choices. Program to teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets to shop for and cook healthy meals. Free.

Brilliant Detroit Cody Rouge, 7425 Fielding St, Detroit. RSVP: 313-406-3275.

Blend – 7-7:45am. Combines the flow of vinyasa with the guided challenge of slow burn. The pace of this class moves from some self-guided warm-ups into long-held postures that slow the body, focus the mind, and work toward a well-earned savasana.

Citizen Yoga Studio, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313502-5450. CitizenYogaStudio.com.

ArtBlock Yoga – 6-7pm. Last Wed. Free yoga in the new art-infused space, ArtBlock. 1411 Holden St, Detroit. 313-871-4000 x 3. Tinyurl.com/y4xksa7g.

Integrated Healing at The Shack – 10am-7pm.

Receive reiki, energy work, chiropractic care, assisted stretch and breath, talk therapy and more. Direct holistic healing and intuitive counsel consultations available. Cost varies. Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit.

313-366-2247. AKHealingArts.com.

The Sound of Soul: Experience Singing HU – 7-8pm. 3rd Wed. Dominican Center at Marywood, Lower Level, 2025 E Fulton St, Rm 4, Grand Rapids.

248-546-9224. Eck-Mi.org.

thursday Virtual Thursday Connection Group – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Thurs. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Jen Brown: JBrown@KeyConcerns.com. swcrc.com.

Virtual Tai Chi Easy/Qigong – 10-11am. Learn simple mind/body practices to reduce stress and enhance health. $5/class suggested donation. Private Tai Chi Easy and Qigong lessons via Zoom available. Online via Zoom. Register: Erin@ErinReas. com. ReduceYourStressNow.com.

Candlelight Yin Yoga – 6pm. With Rae Golematis.

A slow-paced, meditative yoga practice, where postures are held longer than in most other yoga traditions. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

Yoga in the Gardens – 9:30-10:30am. Rejuvenate mind, body and spirit through easy yoga moves guided by instructor Connie Fedel of Taylor Yoga.

All levels welcome. $10. Taylor Conservatory, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108. Taylor Conservatory.org.

Fight + Surrender (Cardio + Yoga) – 11am-12pm.

With Holy Yoga Detroit. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313437-1549. DurfeeIS.org.

Posture & Movement – 12pm. Every other Sat. Learn hands-on with Hannah. Strengthening of posture daily functions, proper movement patterns with daily activities & workouts to prevent injury.

Proper breathing. Ergonomics of sitting, standing, lifting/bending and work stations to prevent injuries during your day or during sports. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com.

Optimal Health & Healing – 12pm. Every other Sat. What does your nervous system have to do with health & immunity? Learn how to take your health to the next level naturally with Dr. Elizabeth Sisk. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600.

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Detroit Reiki Share – 6-8pm. 4th & 5th Sat. Join Dr. Zee for an evening of focused intention on healing and connecting with others. A reiki share is a sacred space where practitioners and attendees each have a turn practicing in giving and receiving energy.

Everyone welcome. $20 donation. Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-2247. AKHealingArts.com.

classifieds OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS – No contracts. Monthly rental. Practice independently. Work alongside our family of health professionals. Beautiful holistic office setting. Very reasonable fee. The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa in Livonia. 734-421-7100.

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saturday Royal Oak Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm. Year round. Royal Oak Farmers’ Market, 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak. romi.gov.

Saturday in the Park – 9am-3:30pm. Six miles of Hines Dr will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for the public of all ages to enjoy running, walking, skating or cycling safely on a traffic free road. Free. Parking available at Nankin Mills & Helms Haven Park. Hines Park, 33275 Edward Hines Dr, Westland. 734-261-1990. WayneCounty.com.

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WELLNESS CENTER OF PLYMOUTH Dr. Elizabeth Sisk, DC 1075 Ann Arbor Road W, Plymouth 734-454-5600

The Wellness Center of Plymouth provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to health and wellness.

The cornerstone of health is balanced body systems, and our 5 pillars – Chiropractic Care, Laser Therapy, Massage, Weight Loss and Nutrition – work together to bring your body into an optimal state of balance. Reclaim life and vitality by eliminating pain, disease and stress. See ad, page 15.

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Discover a Healer in You. Make a Healthy Living and Better the Life of Others. State of Michigan-licensed school offering professional certifications for the following alternative health practices: naturopathy, homeopathy, herbology, reflexology, colon hydrotherapy, iridology and many more. Find us on Facebook! Twitter: @WholisticGuru. See ad, page 25.

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HOLISTIC HEALING DETROIT WHOLISTIC CENTER Dr. Jesse Brown, ND 20944 Grand River Ave, Detroit 313-538-5433 DetroitWholisticCenter.com

Wholistic health services, colon hydrotherapy, reflexology, massage, body wraps, iridology, aqua-chi footbaths and consultations in nutrition and wellness.

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Dr. Andrey uses Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy and Ten Pass Ozone Therapy to restore the body’s function, heal damaged tissues. He successfully performs innovative aesthetic procedures to return patients youth without surgery. See ads, pages 11 and 21.

RETREAT CENTERS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt 989-983-4107 Office@SongOfTheMorning.org SongOfTheMorning.org

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