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any of us have been engulfed by a sea of fear, loss, anger, disappointment and grief, but we know it is possible to not only survive, but even thrive during these unpredictable times by using simple, proven strategies for self-care. Putting attention on the good things helps rewire our brains for positivity and expand our horizons.

By consciously training ourselves to see the positive in everyday life, we become happier and kinder to others.

Check out “Happiness Helpers” for easy steps that include genuinely complimenting at least one person a day, keeping a gratitude journal, performing a daily act of kindness and being careful who and what we expose ourselves to.

Our main feature, "Emotional Well-Being in the Pandemic Age: Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times," by Sandra Yeyati, instructs us how to cope with unpleasant emotions by identifying distractions and moving past them. Explore these steps to self-compassion, including mindfulness and talking to ourselves the way we would to a trusted friend.

Writing out our life stories can help us understand ourselves and reframe events in a way that fills us with a sense of purpose and well-being. Especially when dealing with past traumatic events, breaking the silence through journaling, writing poetry or storytelling can be cathartic. It allows us to better understand and release the pain, then regroup in a more positive frame of mind.

The ability to bounce back from difficulties may be the most important skill we can teach our children in the turbulent 21st century. By letting them know they’re loved and supported, making resilience a household word, setting a good example, letting them figure things out on their own and instilling gratitude, we foster the self-confidence and skills to handle whatever will come their way. Our Healthy Kids department offering, “Raising Resilient Kids, How to Help Them Bounce Back,” provides some guidance.

It’s important to use all the weapons in our arsenal to protect our health—including natural agents like vitamins and herbs, which can’t stop infections, but may ameliorate symptoms. Our Healthy Ways department story, “Natural Antivirals” identfies the nutrients baseline of which depletion seems linked to poor COVID-19 outcomes, including vitamins C and D, zinc and potassium, and looks at helpful supplements such as melatonin, licorice root extract and astralagus.

All the great advice we read about in Natural Awakenings becomes more accessible and practical as we take more responsibility for our own state of health and well-being.

We hope this month’s editorial lineup proves to be an empowering edition for you. Our advertisers and other members of the local natural health community can help meet your needs whenever you’re ready to ask for assistance toward gentle and joyful healing.

Here’s to our collective transformation, one breath at a time!

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WELL-BEING IN THE PANDEMIC AGE

Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times

18 YOGA FOR EVERY BODY

Adaptive Ways Ease Pain and Immobility

20 NATURAL ANTIVIRALS Help in Staying Strong and Healthy

23 SPICE UP HEALTH

Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine

24 RAISING RESILIENT KIDS

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How to Help Them Bounce Back

27 HAPPINESS HELPERS Five Ways to Be More Positive

28 CARS GO VEGAN

Leather Interiors are on the Way Out

30 FINDING THE RIGHT TUNE FOR PETS

Music Calms the Animal Soul

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DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 12 health briefs 13 global briefs 17 therapy

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Holistic Care

Launching the ELM 2020 Conference

• 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.

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he Truth is here. Join us on October 30 through November 1 for an authentic and scholarly experience that will ignite inspiration and soul development. This introduction to The Embassy of Life Mastery will be a smorgasbord of self-refinement goodies. An array of eclectic instructors will guide you through the many paths of self-exploration, community development and planetary change. The conference will include keynote speaker Douglas Gabriel, contributing writer of original Star Wars series; hands-on workshops; organic food by local chefs; numerous high-quality vendors; speakers; evening festival with food and entertainment.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the conference, visit ELMastery.org. See ad inside front cover.

Free Up Body and Soul to New Possibilities

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eslie Blackburn, MS, RCST, supports clients to feel joy and clarity through sexual empowerment to create a culture of love and respect.

As founder of the Mystery School of the Temple Arts, she'll offer one of her monthly sacred body circles from 7 to 8 p.m. on September 24 and the fourth Thursday of each month, and live group calls via Zoom. She Leslie Blackburn is a RYT-200 certified yoga instructor and reiki master, and trained as priestess of the ancient temple arts, including sacred sexual healing and emotional release, and holds a certificate from the Sedona Temple & International School of Temple Arts.

Blackburn brings deep mystery teachings back into our world from a place of clarity, joy, wisdom and giggles, so that we create a culture of love and respect for our bodies, ourselves, each other, nature and the planet. Members receive guided experiential practices of connecting the body and the land; ways to let go of the old stories and open to the vital force; tools to trust feeling safe to meeting power; tapping into the unified field; space and prompts for journaling practices; and a community of beings that are in this together with options for support outside of the scheduled circles.

Sign up for $15 at Patreon.com/leslieblackburn. For more information, email Leslie@Leslie Blackburn.com. See ad page 38.

Childbirthing Education Classes to Begin

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nn Arbor Birth & Family owner Sharon Quinn, a certified doula and birth instructor since 2013, is offering a six-week Evidence-Based Birth Childbirth course that begins at 7 p.m., September 16. Due to COVID-19, classes will be 100 percent virtual for the entire series.

Quinn notes that birth is not exclusively a physical experience, but also a mental, emotional and social one. With a positive and friendly personality, she facilitates effective communication between the medical staff and birthing family, facilitating an environment of teamwork and collaboration among the birth team. Her sensitivity and responsiveness to

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others’ needs help birthing people to feel safe, secure and relaxed in any birth setting and through any choices they make.

Ann Arbor Birth & Family childbirth education and parenting classes go beyond the basics to provide in-depth perspectives from a variety of disciplines. Their educators address a wide range of practices that facilitate early infant development, attachment, relationship health and personal and family well-being.

Location: 220 N. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor. Register at Tinyurl.com/Evidence-BasedBirthClass. For more information, call 734-892-9055, email Info@AnnArborBirth.com or visit AnnArborBirth.com.

Yoga Teacher Training Now Enrolling

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UM Yoga, voted best yoga studio in Ann Arbor four years in a row, is enrolling students for this fall's yoga teacher training The 200-hour program runs from September 10 through December 13. Owner Jessie Lipkowitz, ERYT-500, specializes in ashtanga, chair and geriatric yoga, hatha, vinyasa, yin and specialty workshops (arm balances, contortions, and inversions).

She says, “The academic component will be conducted online via live Zoom conferences. Trainees will have unlimited access to aUM from home, aUM Y+P (virtual studio) and our in-person studio.”

The Yoga Alliance-accredited program and academic curriculum exceed industry standards, and student certification will be internationally recognized and accepted. Throughout the training, yogis will engage with highly qualified instructors of wide-ranging experience (certified more than 250 yogis).

Location: 1220 S. University, Ste. 210, Ann Arbor. For more information and pricing, call 734-707-7419, email AumYogaInfo@gmail.com or visit AumYogaAnnArbor.com.

Chalice Club Meets Online

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venstar’s Chalice will present a virtual meeting of the Chalice Club, facilitated by co-owners Mara Evenstar and Jeanne Adwani, from 11 to 11:30 a.m., September 6, and on the first Sunday of each month via Zoom. Content is appropriate for mature tweens, teens and adults. The Chalice Club is an opportunity to create sacred space in which to commune, nurture, share and play.

Each month’s gathering will center around a theme or question.

Evenstar says, “We are more than a retail shop, we are a sanctuary of living altars, a place to honor and give intention to those stories we all live in. Evenstar’s Chalice is a sensorial playground where you can find divine wares, vintage relics, gallery arts and sacred swag.

Evenstar’s celebrates your story with possibilities, with charms, with wit, with tokens and talismans, with smells and visions, with a wave of a hand and the utterance of words. We tease at your senses to open them more fully. Come, fill your chalice and play in the spirit of wonder.”

Admission by donation. Location: 36 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. For more information, call 734-905-7980, email Info@EvenstarsChalice.com or visit EvenstarsChalice.com.

Joy Parade Teaches Connection with Intuition

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ntuition coach, author and yoga teacher Nishi Singhal offers a service called Joy Parade that “helps you wake up from the autopilot mind—its stories, beliefs, and patterns—and connect to your intuition. There are two packages, and all coaching is online via Skype.

Learn How to Listen to Your Intuition (four weeks): “Learn what your mind is designed to do and what your intuition is." By the end of this Nishi Singhal package, you will have learned how to become aware of your mind versus your intuition and of your stories and patterns,” says Singhal.

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Learn How to Live in Flow (eight weeks): She notes, “You will get really good at using your intuition, especially in moments where you tend to listen to your fearful mind. You will walk away with ninja-level skills.”

Joy Parade also offers a children’s book titled A Friendship Story: Heart & Mind to introduce the lesson of presence so that anyone can live a more balanced and joyful life. The book is for independent readers 4 to 8 years old and also for children with special needs.

To schedule a free consultation call, visit JoyParade.co/contact. See ads pages 36 and 38.

Chemical-Free Mold Remediation

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oldPro LLC, a certified and insured mold removal company, uses effective services including chemical-free dry ice blasting to return homes to a safe, ecological condition. As certified mold inspectors, they perform spore trap mold air tests and provide results verified by an independent lab.

Owner John DuBois says, “We work with people suffering from allergies, asthma, chronic respiratory issues and other mold illness-related symptoms who are seeing a medical professional for treatment.”

Dry ice blasting leaves behind no chemical cloud, making it the only nontoxic, large-scale method of mold removal available.

The blaster can reach small spaces such as in-between boards or attic angles. A HEPA vacuuming of the area cleans up any residue left behind by the blasting process. “Traditional mold removal often involves scrubbing the affected area and then the use of a toxic chemical solution to kill the mold,” notes DuBois. “The scrubbing of a mold-inhabited area will release innumerable mold spores into the surrounding air.”

Location: 247 W. Main St., Milan. For a free estimate and more information, call 734-439-8800 or visit MoldProLLC.com. See ad page 38.

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Nutrition Response Testing Discovers Underlying Issues

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hrive! Wellness C e nt e r of f e r s custom-designed nutritional programs, chiropractic care and wellness products. Dr. Shannon Roznay is a Nutrition Response Testing master and instructor, and offers Activator Methods chiropractic, along with nutritional programs to optimize health and achieve true wellness. Emily Proctor is a practitioner in Nutrition Response Testing with a background in exercise science.

Roznay says, “At Thrive Wellness Center, we strive to deliver the highest-quality natural health solutions to our community and provide excellent service and support to all who seek an alternative to drugs and surgery.”

They use a system of muscle testing to find exactly what the body needs to thrive. First, they complete an analysis, and then create a designed nutrition program based on the information the body provides. Nutrition Response Testing is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of illness or non-optimum health. “We use your body’s reflexes as a biofeedback system to tell us what areas are weak and need nutritional support,” explains Roznay.

Location: 6901 State Rd., Ste. D, Saline. For more information, call 734470-6766, email Info@Thrive-Wellness-center.com ot visit Thrive-Wellness-Center.com. See ad page 18.

Vegetarian Fare with Awesome Style

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eg-O-Rama is a fast, casual, vegetarian food restaurant with a 1960s rock n’ roll diner vibe. Each item on the menu is carefully crafted and packed with interesting fusion, flavors and fresh ingredients. There are three contact-less pickup options:

order online, phone or QR code scanning and then pick up—and two contact-less delivery options (order and delivery through Grubhub and Doordash).

Owner Prafulla Kharkar says: “Customers are noticing our safety standards during this pandemic. We are dedicated to serving our customers unique fusion food with care, love and the utmost respect. This means continuous improvement and determination to use the latest tools and resources to adapt during these uncertain times.”

The Ypsilanti restaurant will be hosting vegetarian-themed events in metro Detroit, like the Vegorama Colorfest, a take on Michigan’s annual music, food, and color-dust party, for locals between the ages of 5 and 65 years old. Their Yoga-O-Rama will unite a diverse group of yogis and wellness experts to teach healthy habits and global consciousness.

Two locations: 533 W., Cross St., Ypsilanti (734-335-3952); 44930 Ford Rd., Canton (734-544-9707). View the menu at Veg-O-Rama.com.

Medical Massage for Specific Injuries

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rbor Healing is offering medical massage for $75 per half-hour, plus $15 for hot stone or towels as needed. Owner Sher Wells, MMT, says, “It is important to address the pain issue in the particular muscle to relieve it as close to the onset as possible. The longer the pain is in the body, the more the body is comfortable and adjusts to that abnormal condition. It is particuSher Wells larly important to take care of our bodies in this time of stress and rapid change.”

Wells has been a medical massage therapist since 1986, certified by the Health Enrichment School. She works with car accident victims, slip-and falls, computer repetition injuries and work-related accidents.

“Medical massage is a very specific technique where the muscle is identified which is causing the pain, the kind of pain is identified and the appropriate techniques are applied to remove that kind of pain. With therapeutic massage, nonspecific techniques are applied without direction to allow the muscle to soften,” explains Wells.

Location: 1218 W. Huron St. Ann Arbor. For appointments and more information, call 734-239-3344, or email SherrelWells@icloud.com.

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Ozone Therapy is On the Rise

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he pandemic is still marching a round the country, continuing to disrupt our lives.

There are many ways to enhance immune system; and the more of them we implement into our daily life, the merrier. Just taking vitamin C, or quitting smoking is not enough. Improving our resistance to diseases must include stress management, adequate physical activities, healthy eating habits, competent supplements. Well, sometimes even that doesn’t work due to “bad” genes or already existing conditions.

The answer is to get an extra boost with advanced alternative modalities, such as Ozone Therapy.

It is what we have done at American Regenerative Clinic efficiently for last three years. We use the most sophisticated equipment in the world for multiple pass systemic ozone therapy. Each pass consists of 150 mL of medical grade Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky ozone at concentration up to 70 gamma. Each treatment ozone dose depends on patient’s response. The whole procedure lasts about an hour.

This treatment has been shown to improve circula-tion, immune system and oxygenation of the whole body. It stimulates production of new stem cells, activates existing ones; and it kills all kinds of bacteria, spirochetes, viruses, fungus, even cancer cells. High Dose Ozone rebuilds mitochondria as an energy source and generally revitalizes the whole body, slows down telomeres shorten-ing and doesn’t deplete the body of important electrolytes and other micronutrients.

High Dose Ozone is 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 medi-cine.

Intravenous ozone gains its popularity in the world, along with other ozone applications (ozonated water, oils, creams; ozone insufflation, bagging, sauna, etc.).

We provide free consultation, and package deals.

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Stem Cell Therapy Offers New Hope Stem cell therapy employs the body’s own healing potential by isolating stem cells from one location of the body (fat tissue or bone marrow) and relocating them to an area of disease, injury or inflammation. The main function of stem cells is to maintain and repair tissue. Cell therapy enhances this natural function by getting stem cells more directly to an area of need within the body.

As soon as stem cells arrive, they grow to the type of cells the body needs to be repaired, including bone, cartilage, muscle, etc. They are naturally anti-inflammatory and can therefore help in the body’s own healing process and potentially reverse the effects of many diseases.

Some of the conditions currently being successfully treated include arthritis, sports-related injuries, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, erythematosus and Crohn’s disease, neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, autism, critical limb ischemia and many others.

Autologous stem cells are stem cells that use the patients own bone marrow or blood. Once a patient is deemed eligible to undergo this stem cell treatment, the process includes removing stem cells from their own bone marrow. The cells are retrieved and frozen until the patient has completed all other treatments (for example chemotherapy for a blood cancer) at which time the cells are reintroduced to the body.

Umbilical cord stem cells are collected at birth from the blood in the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord blood contains hematopoietic stem cells which are similar to the stem cells found in bone marrow. These cells are a genetic match to the baby, so if they need stem cells to fight infection or disease, umbilical cord stem cells are safe to use for treatment. Umbilical cord stem cells can be used privately for the patient or donated to be used publicly for the general population.

There are varying benefits to using umbilical cord and autologous stem cells for natural healing. Benefits of umbilical cord stem cells: stem cells are a genetic match, therefore reduced the chance of rejection; no procedure necessary to remove the cells; and stem cells can be stored at birth for future use. Benefits of autologous stem cells: increased chance the body will accept autologous cells; patients will not inherit illness or disease from a donor; and patients’ own cells go back into the body to repair the damaged area.

American Regenerative Clinic is located at 31000 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 140, in Bingham Farms. For more information, call 248-876-4242, email Contact@AmericanRegen.com or visit AmericanRegen.com. See ads pages 11 and 21.

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Expanding Dental Intervention with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy People suffering from clenching and grinding their teeth, obstructive sleep apnea or crowding after braces are finding relief from Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. Those are just a few of the many ailments that Myofunctional Therapy can help address. Orofacial myofunctional therapy is a form of exercise-based therapy that has been successful in treating an extensive variety of health issues that include opening airways, head and neck pain, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) and poor digestion.

The interaction between facial growth and muscle function starts early in development. Children grow rapidly between the ages of 2 and 6, but the majority miss out on correct facial and jaw development, which often results in underdeveloped faces, crowded teeth and sleeping/breathing disorders. With early intervention, myofunctional therapy can train the muscles within the face to act in their optimal biological way, guiding teeth and jaws into proper alignment as we mature.

While myofunctional therapy is most often prescribed for children, orofacial myofunctional disorders affect patients of all ages. They impact the functions and muscles of the mouth and face, contributing to a variety of detrimental effects on health. Some examples include difficulty breastfeeding, skeletal abnormalities, speech disorders, TMJ, misaligned teeth, facial asymmetry, sleep-disordered breathing, and more. As an added benefit of myofunctional therapy, it can improve facial esthetics, as well. Dexter Dental Studio’s Myofunctional Therapy Program helps patients change harmful habits and increase low muscle tone, improving how they eat, speak, breathe, and even sleep. Our goal is to help patients achieve their greatest health possible.

Madison L. Scott, RDH, BS, is an orofacial myologist and registered dental hygienist at Dexter Dental Studio, located at 7300 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd., Ste. 300, in Dexter. Schedule a consultation at 734-4268360 or Madison@DexterDentalStudio.com. For more information, visit DexterDentalStudio.com. See ad page 27.

global briefs

Starchy Solution

A Plant-Based Alternative to Plastic

Japanese manufacturer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called Plantic. The plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted to achieve a circular product cycle. Conventional packaging made from multiple layers of plastic can cause recovery issues, and perishable food imposes unique demands on wrapping.

Plantic packaging washes away or decomposes after use. It includes compostable coffee pouches, as well as a barrier layer to package meat, seafood and poultry products with continuous protection against oxygen and other gases that spoil food. The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that one-third of all produced food is wasted in the supply chain.

Plastic Rain

Airborne Particulates Blanket Wilderness Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, equal to more than 123 million plastic water bottles, are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year. Utah State University assistant professor Janice Brahney and her team used high-resolution atmospheric deposition data to identify microplastics and other particulates collected over 14 months in 11 national parks and wilderness areas. In a report in Science, they identified the plastic and polymers composition to track its sources and movement, and found that most of the plastics deposited in both wet and dry samples were microfibers sourced from both clothing and industrial materials. Approximately 30 percent of the particles were brightly colored microbeads likely derived from industrial paints and coatings.

Brahney says, “We confirmed through 32 different particle scans that roughly 4 percent of the atmospheric particles analyzed from these remote locations were synthetic polymers.” The same high resilience and longevity that makes plastics useful lead to progressive fragmentation instead of degradation in the environment. Clear and white particles were not included because they did not meet the criteria for visual counting, so estimates of plastic deposition were conservative.

Tasty Trap

Sea Turtles Attracted to Deadly Ocean Plastic

Loggerhead turtles may think they’re biting into a favorite food when they encounter some synthetics, a study of 15 turtles in the journal Current Biology posits. Ocean plastic is often covered with algae and other marine organisms (biofouled), making it smell delicious to them. At least 1,000 die every year because they swallow plastic or get tangled up in it. Exposed to different odors in the lab, the loggerheads responded to the smell of turtle food, distilled water, clean plastic and biofouled plastic. The team found that the turtles had similar responses to biofouled plastic as to their normal food.

Kayla Goforth, a Ph.D. student in biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who worked on the study, says, “So they have to come up to breathe. And we know that they can detect airborne odors. So when they find that there’s an odor of interest in the air, they’ll spend an increased amount of time at the surface with their nostrils out of the water. And we found that the turtles spent more time with their nostrils out of the water when there was this biofouled plastic odor or a food odor.”

Shocking Discovery

Not All Hydroelectric Generators are Created Equal

A new study by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) analyzed the climate impacts of 1,500 facilities across the globe that account for about half of hydropower generation worldwide. Many release almost no greenhouse gases, but some can be worse than burning fossil fuels. The team looked at whether the facilities behave as a greenhouse gas sink or as a source by investigating the components that determine emissions such as the reservoir itself, when vegetation and soils are submerged underwater in the dam used to generate power.

Ilissa Ocko, a senior climate scientist at EDF and co-author of the study in Environmental Science & Technology, notes that as the submerged vegetation decays, it releases methane or carbon dioxide. “The larger the surface area of the reservoir, the more greenhouse gases are going to be emitted from that reservoir. Also, the temperature plays a role, as well; how warm the reservoir is will affect how much greenhouse gases are produced and emitted from the reservoir.” Some facilities perform just as well as do wind and solar, but shockingly, more than 100 facilities turned out to be worse for the climate than fossil fuels.

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Emotional Well-Being in the Pandemic Age Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times

by Sandra Yeyati

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s the pandemic ravages our country, we are engulfed by a sea of challenging emotions, including fear, loss, anger, disappointment and grief. Compounding the suffering, past emotional traumas and pent-up desires are surfacing and crying for attention.

One way to navigate these treacherous waters is by first enveloping ourselves in self-compassion. Next, we can gather the courage to face our fears and experience unpleasant feelings in order to heal them and let them go. Then, we search for and internalize positive emotional states to rewire our brains for positivity. This 14

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The Cocoon of Self-Compassion

Some of us chase self-esteem like the Holy Grail, yet it eludes us when we need it most.

Faced with a failing grade or cruel insult, our self-worth withers. We can’t understand why we lost it or how to get it back. When we attach our self-worth to achievements or comparisons with other people, self-esteem becomes unstable and unreliable.

Enter self-compassion, the life-changing perspective of showing kindness to our-

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selves in any and all situations—a supportive best friend that lives within us and can be accessed any time, every day. A pioneer and expert in this topic, Kristin Neff believes that self-compassion has three components: a decision to be kind to ourselves, a mindful awareness when we are in pain so that we can seek some relief and a sense of common humanity or connectedness.

We already know how to be compassionate, says Neff, an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and co-author of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. “It’s linked to the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a

natural part of our organism. We’re tapping into this way of feeling safe, which is through care, bonding and connectedness.”

Encouraging our friends when they’re feeling down or hugging our moms in the morning is hardwired into us. When we decide to be kind to ourselves, it’s easy to think of what we would say: “I’m sorry you failed that test. You’ll do better next time. How can I help you?” To lend perspective, add a statement about our common humanity, counsels Neff. “This is hard for everybody.

You’re not alone.”

We must be aware of our pain before we can comfort it, and many of us try to suppress or resist pain, choosing to numb it with distractions like alcohol addiction or compulsive shopping. Others may get lost in the storyline of what’s happening and succumb to suffering with no apparent way to obtain relief. Self-pity or self-criticism may creep in.

Mindful awareness is the antidote to these emotional extremes, because it helps us become aware that we are experiencing pain and to stay with that pain long enough to make a conscious decision to take care of ourselves. “One easy thing is physical touch,” says Neff. “The first few years of life you have no words, so the body is programmed to respond to touch as a signal of care. Put your hand on your heart or your stomach, or hold your hand. This changes your physiology, activates your parasympathetic nervous system, helps you calm down and helps you feel physically supported.

Sometimes, that’s an entryway for people.”

Finding Confidence Through Unpleasant Feelings

Nobody likes to feel sad or embarrassed.

We’d rather have an ice cream cone or turn on the TV. But for Dr. Joan Rosenberg, a prominent psychologist and speaker, uncomfortable feelings present an invaluable opportunity for people to transform into confident individuals that relate to the world around them with authenticity and resilience.

In her book 90 Seconds to a Life You Love, Rosenberg offers a formula—one choice, eight feelings, 90 seconds—to experience and move through eight of the most

they understand that what they’re trying to avoid are uncomfortable bodily sensations that help you know what you’re feeling emotionally, and that these are short-lived, most people will start to lean into them, and once they do, their life changes,” Rosenberg says.

To move through bodily sensations, which may come in multiple waves, take deep, slow breaths. Try not to tighten up or clench the jaw and swallow. Notice the location and nature of the bodily sensations to help identify which of the eight unpleasant feelings it might be, and be curious as to what might have triggered it. All of this will take a few moments. With practice, identification will become faster, easier and more accurate. common unpleasant feelings: sadness, shame, helplessness, anger, embarrassment, disappointment, frustration and vulnerability.

“The choice is to stay aware of and in touch with as much of your moment-to-moment experience as possible and not get lost in avoidance,” she explains, adding that there are more than 30 behaviors, thoughts and emotions that we employ as distractions, including substance abuse, social media, pornography, exercise, obsessive thoughts about body image, humor and denial.

“Be aware of what you’re aware of,” she advises. “If we know that we don’t like feelings, and we know we’ve been engaged in using ways to distract ourselves, then our challenge is to be more awake and aware of those times we do it, and as soon as we start to do the thing and become aware, that’s when we make the decision to stop and ask, ‘What’s really going on?’”

Discoveries in neuroscience suggest that most of us come to know what we’re feeling emotionally through bodily sensations. We might feel heat in the neck and face when embarrassed or a sinking feeling in the chest when disappointed. As feelings get triggered in the body, a rush of biochemicals in the bloodstream activate these sensations and are flushed out of the bloodstream in roughly 90 seconds.

“Most people have the impression that feelings linger a whole lot longer and that they’re going to be overwhelmed by it and never come out of it if they start. But when

Making Courage a Habit In her book The Courage Habit, life coach Kate Swoboda presents a four-part method for people to face their fears, release the past and live their most courageous life.

Access the body. Practice any body-centric activity like mindful meditation, exercise or dancing every single day to release stress and anxiety, become centered and more present, and clear the mind.

Listen without attachment. When your self-critic offers a warning or criticism, hear the words, understanding that this is fear trying to protect you and deciding that it’s misguided and not true.

Reframe limiting stories or beliefs.

Amend your internalized self-critic’s messages to be more respectful and supportive. If it says, “You’re stupid to try that,” revise it to, “I’m smart because I’m willing to try.”

Create community. Reach out to like-minded individuals that are supportive of the changes you are trying to make.

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“If I have more time, then I can think about whether this is connected to anything else. Is it just one thing that triggered it, or is it like something else that’s happened before?” Rosenberg says. This level of awareness leads to a calming effect, clearer thinking, improved decision making and, perhaps most importantly, an ability to speak authentically.

“If we don’t handle the eight feelings, we don’t feel capable in the world,” she says.

The ability to speak adds to that empowerment. “From asking someone to stop a behavior so that you feel safer to telling someone you love them, asking your boss for a raise or letting people know about yourself and your work to garner opportunities and desired experiences—it cuts across every aspect of our lives and is absolutely crucial to our sense of well-being.”

Rewiring the Brain for Positivity

Discoveries in neuroplasticity have revealed that the brain changes throughout life well into adulthood. It’s designed to learn not just ideas and information, but skills, attitudes, feelings and moods. Rick Hanson, a clinical psychologist and author of several books, including Hardwiring Happiness and Resilient, contends that we can develop greater happiness, just like we can develop greater depression.

“There’s a lot of research that shows that

through deliberate little practices spread out through the day or sometimes more formal practices like psychotherapy or meditation, we can actually produce physical changes in the brain that are now measurable with things like MRIs,” he remarks.

Hardwiring happiness is easy, pleasurable and doesn’t take a lot of time. “If you take care of the minutes, the years will take care of themselves,” says Hanson. “Little steps gradually move us forward a breath at a time, a minute at a time, a synapse at a time. Bit by bit, we grow the good inside while gradually releasing the bad.”

“Our power to positively influence who we are in small, genuine ways every day is really important to compensate for the brain’s negativity bias, which makes it like Velcro for bad experiences, but Teflon for good ones,” he says. “We evolved a negativity bias over the 600-million-year evolution of the nervous system. Learning from negative experiences and mistakes was a critical survival skill, so we have a brain that is designed to scan for bad news, overreact to it and fast-track it into memory. It’s not our fault, but it is our responsibility to deal with it by first, feeling the negative without reinforcing it and second, focusing on the positive and taking it in. Gradually, you can give yourself a brain that’s like Velcro for the good and Teflon for the bad.”

Building Up Our Happiness Quotient These exercises are recommended by psychologist Rick Hanson: Slow down, breathe and see the big picture. This simple practice brings us into the present moment, reduces the stress activation in the body, disengages us from verbal chatter and negative reactivity, and buys us time to see more clearly.

Take three breaths, making the exhalation longer than the inhalation.

Five-Minute Challenge Take in the good. It could be a flower blooming, birds singing or a nice exchange with another person. Slow down, take a few breaths and let it sink in for a minute or two.

Focus on something to cultivate. Perhaps it’s patience or gratitude. Look for opportunities to have an experience of this quality and internalize it for another minute.

Marinate in pleasant feelings. Cultivate a sense of calm, contentment or warm-heartedness for a couple of minutes.

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by Kapila Castoldi n these times of uncertainty, fear has surfaced as our greatest enemy.

Even isolated in our homes, we are affected by the emotional state of the people around us, those we casually interact with at the grocery store, our friends and neighbors or the population the entire country. When such a great sense of fear pervades the atmosphere, we are bound to unconsciously align with it.

The only way out of this emotional contagion is to go within. We need to cultivate the awareness that nothing is permanent in this world. Just like it came, the coronavirus will eventually go away. But while this powerful wave is flowing around us, we need to stand tall, maintaining our poise, harmony and sense of well-being.

This is where the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda can help. Fear, worries and anxieties are emotional states associated to an unbalanced vata dosha. To restore this balance, we need to focus on a vata pacifying diet, favoring warm, moist foods like hot soups and stews. As we move toward the fall season, when cold

and damp weather prevails and vata tends to increase in our system, this diet will be of great help.

Staying away from cold foods and drinks will also help to maintain a strong agni (digestive fire) connected to the pitta dosha. A balanced pitta will keep us strong. A strong agni will destroy toxins and keep illness away.

Like influenza, the COVID-19 affects the lungs, an organ connected to the kapha dosha. Mucus is the result of kapha unbalance. Staying away from dairy products and drinking hot ginger tea or indulging in a mildly spiced chai tea will help balance kapha and keep our respiratory system clean of mucus.

To free ourselves from the deep sense of fear in and around us, we can also engage in pranayama (breath control) or other types of breathing techniques. Here is a breathing technique from the spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy.

When breathing, try to breathe in as slowly and quietly as possible, so that if somebody placed a tiny thread in front of

our nose it would not move at all. When we exhale, try to breathe out even more slowly than when we breathed in. If possible, leave a short pause between the end of the first exhalation and the beginning of the second.

Each time we breathe in, try to feel that we are bringing into the body infinite peace. The opposite of peace is restlessness.

When we breathe out, try to feel that we are expelling the restlessness within us and also the restlessness that we see all around us. When we breathe this way, you will find restlessness leaving.

After practicing this for a few times, please try to feel that we are breathing in power from the universe. When you exhale, feel that all the fear is coming out of the body. After doing this a few times, try to feel that what we are breathing in is infinite joy, and what we are breathing out is sorrow, suffering and melancholy.

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ple sclerosis, can foster perhaps unexpected gains through the use of props, chairs, wall space and even countertops. From wheelchair-bound veterans to seniors with compromised balance, adaptive yoga offers new horizons for achieving well-being.

Yoga’s gentle influence goes beyond physical benefits. A 2017 British study published in the Journal of Pain Research found people with spinal cord injuries that took sitting yoga classes twice a week for six weeks were less depressed, more self-compassionate and more mindfully in the moment than those in a control group.

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aming chronic pain, restoring energy reserves, improving heart health and relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety are only a few of the science-backed perks of spending time on a yoga mat. However, misconceptions

about this ancient practice can make yoga seem intimidating for individuals that could benefit the most from it.

Adaptive yoga, designed for people challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune disease or debilitating conditions like multi-

“Yoga is for any body, no matter the size, shape or color. It’s not about designer clothing, athletic ability, talents or perfection in the pose. Adaptive yoga is a movement to change this misconception and mitigate the anxiety to try yoga,” says Mindy Eisenberg, a Detroit-area certified yoga therapist and author of Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body: Created for Individuals with MS and Neuromuscular Condition and the accompanying Adaptive Yoga Cards. For Eisenberg, the focus is about the internal experience, healing and most of all, “the sense of joy that comes from a regular practice.”

Ora Ramat, owner of the Wagging Tail Yoga Studio, in Bethel, New York, witnesses remarkable, everyday mastery in her students through adapted poses. “Many of my

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“The energy and sensation that yoga students feel on the inside is much more important than what the pose looks like on the outside.”

“Until I found adaptive yoga, I felt like I was constantly at war with my body,” she says. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 2 and the youngest recipient of bilateral hip replacement surgery in the U.S., McCarthy thought she knew her body inside and out. After 40 surgeries and decades of rehabilitation and medication, she went through a radical shift in perspective. “When I discovered adaptive yoga, I soon realized my relationship with my body had only just begun.”

Eisenberg highlights the internal process that adaptive yoga can catalyze: “The energy and sensation that yoga students feel on the inside is much more important than what the pose looks like on the outside.” Items such as chairs, blocks, straps, blankets and bolsters are used to make traditional postures more accessible to those with physical challenges and to ensure safety. “Using props is not a sign of weakness or inferiority. We even use ambulatory devices such as a cane as a prop. Those who require assistive devices cease to see them as a hindrance. In fact, they become an accessory,” says Eisenberg.

For McCarthy, the biggest takeaway is simple, yet profound self-acceptance. “I no longer judge myself or compare myself to able-bodied people. I gained a newfound love for my body and a love for myself.”

Eisenberg affirms, “It’s exciting to realize that our bodies are so much more capable than we thought, and we learn that we are not defined by our individual disease or limitations. As my teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn says, ‘As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong.’”

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Natural Antivirals

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up to 2,000 international units daily is generally considered safe.

Zinc: “Zinc throws a wrench in the viral replication machine and helps fight infections by boosting the production of antibodies,” says Nicole DeMasi, an integrative dietitian nutritionist in Los Angeles. Zinc lozenges may ward off the coronavirus in the upper respiratory tract. The recommended dosage is 15 to 30 milligrams (mg) a day for up to two weeks.

Vitamin C: A cup of orange juice, tomato juice or a kiwi supplies most of the minimum recommended intake of vitamin C, a vital supplement for white blood cells that fight viral infections. Supplementing with 1,000 mg daily is also safe. Intravenous megadoses are being studied for critically ill COVID-19 patients, but no evidence exists so far that higher levels prevent infections, reports ConsumerLab.com.

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n these sobering times, we must use every weapon in our arsenal against invasive viruses, including often-overlooked natural remedies with antiviral properties. As is also the case with pharmaceutical agents, natural approaches have not been shown to stop an aggressive virus in its tracks, but they may ameliorate symptoms. “Nutrition and supplementation are unlikely to prevent an infection, but they may help prevent the infection from becoming symptomatic or severe,” explains Leo Galland, M.D., a global leader in functional medicine and author of Power Healing: Use the New Integrated Medicine to Heal Yourself.

Eating healthy foods, sleeping seven to nine hours a night and exercising at least 150 minutes a week are also key in fortifying our natural defenses against viruses.

Steps still necessary for COVID-19 protection include hand-washing, mask-wearing, social distancing and sterilizing objects and surfaces.

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Baseline Protectors Scientists report that some vitamin and mineral deficiencies appear to be linked to poor COVID-19 outcomes, while adequate levels help combat other viruses. ConsumerLab.com, which provides comprehensive research overviews and information on nutritional products, lists these natural supplements as potential aids against COVID-19, although at this early stage, none have been proven to work: Vitamin D: According to Galland, vitamin D “stimulates your immune system to produce factors called defensins and cathelicidins that kill viruses.” People with levels below 30 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) were 45 percent more likely to test positive for the coronavirus and 95 percent more likely to be hospitalized, Israeli researchers found. Getting three 30-minute sessions of sun exposure a week and eating D-fortified foods raise levels, and supplementing with

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Potassium: A critical antiviral mineral and electrolyte, low levels of potassium were found in 61 percent of 175 Chinese patients hospitalized with COVID-19, making them more prone to heart damage, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Foods that boost levels include potatoes, squash, lentils, spinach, avocados, bananas and raisins.

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Melatonin: Known best as the hormone that regulates sleep, melatonin also supports antiviral immunity and helps control inflammation in viral infections.

A study of 11,672 people tested for COVID-19 found that those taking supplemental melatonin were less likely to test positive, and a clinical study is underway to see if 2 mg a day helps protect healthcare workers. Typical dosages range from 0.3 to 3 mg.

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Andrographis: This herb has long been used for colds and throat infections in China and India, and may prevent flu viruses from binding to cells. In a Swedish study, flu patients that took an andrographis extract along with Siberian ginseng recovered more quickly with fewer complications than those given a U.S. Food and Drug Administrationapproved flu medication. Because of its potency, it’s best to consult a health

practitioner to avoid interactions.

The recommended dosage is 400 mg twice a day.

Fightin’ Foods To lower the inflammation linked to poor viral outcomes, integrative physician Monisha Bhanote, M.D., recommends a predominantly whole foods diet with at least five to seven servings of vegetables and two to three servings of fruit a day.

Quercetin-rich foods, such as apples, onions, broccoli, raspberries, parsley and celery are especially important, she says, because the bioflavonoid enhances zinc’s antiviral actions: “It functions as a zinc ionophore, chelating zinc and transporting it into the cell cytoplasm.” Quercetin can also be taken as a supplement in doses ranging between 500 and 1,000 mg daily.

Garlic has potent antiviral and antibacterial properties, and can be cooked into food, eaten raw in salads and dressings or obtained from capsules of allicin, the active component.

Green tea has epigallocatechin gallate, a compound with “a wide range of antiviral activity, especially in the early stages of infection, by preventing viral attachment and entry into the cell,” says Bhanote. Aim for three to five cups a day.

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SPICE UP HEALTH Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine

by April Thompson

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erbs add lush flavor to all kinds of dishes, and they are culinary friends that bring the benefits of helping to restore and maintain health. “Food is medicine, and herbs bring out the medicinal properties of food,” says Kami McBride, of Sebastopol, California, author of The Herbal Kitchen: Bring Lasting Health to You and Your Family with 50 Easy-to-Find Common Herbs and Over 250 Recipes. “The spice rack is a relic from another time when we knew how to use herbs and spices to optimize health and to digest our food.”

To get a medicinal dose of an herb, consider making teas, vinegar extracts or pestos, says Brittany Wood Nickerson, the Conway, Massachusetts, author of The Herbalist’s Kitchen: Delicious, Nourishing Food for Lifelong Health and Well-Being. “Parsley, for example, is a nutrient- and vitamin-rich herb. If you garnish with parsley, you won’t get a significant amount of vitamin C, as you would if you make a pesto from it.”

Salads can also pack a healthy dose of herbs into a meal, says Martha’s Vineyard resident Holly Bellebuono, an herbalist and author of The Healing Kitchen: Cooking with Nourishing Herbs for Health, Wellness, and

Vitality. “So many herbs, including violets, mints and red clover, can just be tossed fresh into a salad, offering both fiber and minerals.”

Vinegars are one of Bellebuono’s goto methods to incorporate herbs into a diet, infusing fresh or dried herbs into red wine or apple cider vinegar for salad dressings and other uses. “Vinegar is great at extracting minerals from herbs and making them more bioavailable,” she says.

Drying herbs does not diminish their medicinal properties, but rather concentrates their essence, as it removes excess water, according to Bellebuono. “Dried and powdered herbs are a great way to preserve the garden harvest and add herbs into everyday dishes. You can throw a teaspoon of turmeric, a wonderful anti-inflammatory herb, in spaghetti sauce or oatmeal, and you won’t even notice it,” she says.

Best Herbal Buddies While Mediterranean herbs like oregano and basil are often at the front of the spice rack, Nickerson also suggests lesser-used herbs such as sour sumac, anise-accented tarragon and versatile, yet often discarded orange

peels, which can be added to soups along with fennel seed and bay leaves for a complex flavor. Thyme is another of Nickerson’s favorites, a hearty herb for fall dishes that’s also a powerful antifungal and aids with digestion, lung health and detoxification.

While some may think of parsley as a garnish, “It offers incredible freshness and livens up almost anything,” says Nickerson.

“I use it as a vegetable and make a salad of its leaves or add handfuls of it into a quiche. Parsley is loaded with vitamins and minerals, and has detoxification properties.”

Adding it near the end of cooking maintains its vibrant flavor and color, she notes.

McBride loves versatile herbs like mint and coriander that can be used in sweet and savory dishes with antimicrobial properties that help fight colds and flu. She also keeps salt shakers on the table filled with spices like cardamom, an antibacterial, anti-spasmotic and expectorant, to sprinkle onto beverages and dishes. Bellebuono also recommends infusing honey with herbs such as sage or oregano that support the immune system.

Herbal-Aided Digestion All herbs, whether leafy, green culinary herbs or spices like coriander and clove, are carminative, meaning they help digest food, McBride says. “Digestion can use up to 40 percent of your day’s energy, which is why you often get a nap attack after a big meal. Every meal needs a carminative, even if it’s just black pepper, which is one of the problems with most fast food.”

Pungent and bitter herbs, in particular, support digestion and absorption of nutrients and make them more bioavailable, says Nickerson: “Activating the taste buds dedicated to sensing bitter stimulates the digestive system.”

A salad of bitter greens, for example, can help prepare digestion of a heavier meal to come, whereas a post-meal aperitif can help with digesting the food afterward.

“It absolutely adds up when you add small doses of herbs to your meals every day,” McBride advises. “Many Americans suffer from gastrointestinal inflammation from modern diets and lifestyles, and herbs can help reverse that. Your gut gets a little healing every day.”

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Raising Resilient Kids How to Help Them Bounce Back

by Ronica O’Hara

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n these turbulent times, children need to know how to confidently weather and deal with changes no matter what life hands them, say many psychologists. Studies show that when kids are resilient—having the ability to recover quickly from difficulties—they are less fearful and anxious, more confident and empathetic, and better able to handle cataclysmic events like 9/11.

Resilience can help them deal creatively with everything from cyberbullying to societal change. A Florida Atlantic University study of 1,204 children found that those that agreed with such statements as, “I can deal with whatever comes my way,” “I am not easily discouraged by failure,” and, “Having to cope with stress makes me stronger,” were less likely to be bullied in person or online and better able to cope when it occurred.

Resilience can be taught and learned at any stage in a child’s life, studies suggest. Some useful strategies include:

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Let them know they’re loved and supported. One stable, committed relationship with a supportive adult such as a parent, grandparent, aunt, teacher or coach is what a child needs to be resilient, according to research from Harvard’s Center for the Developing Child. This can be particularly important for children raised in less-than-ideal circumstances. “It is absolutely critical for

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African-American children to learn resilience due to the current climate of hostility and racism, the inherent disadvantages in education and household income they are born into and hostile, crime-infested neighborhoods where they live,” says Damon Nailer, a Monroe, Louisiana, motivational speaker and author of Living, Loving, Leading. For children in all circumstances, he says, it’s important to “teach them that setbacks, failures, losses and adversity help you to learn, grow and become stronger.”

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Make resilience a household word.

When San Diego child psychologist Bruce Thiessen’s daughter Kassidy was 4, he’d pretend to be the wolf in The Three Little Pigs, howling, “I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house down!”

She would reply, “Go ahead! I’ll rebuild it tougher and stronger!”

It was his way of embedding resilience in her, which he and his wife Roxie have reinforced with books, movies and songs.

“Making the theme of resilience dominant in multiple activities will make an enduring, indelible impression on your child,” he says.

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Be a good example. “The most important thing to cultivate resilience, mindfulness and any other emotions really, is for parents to practice and model these things themselves,” says Christopher

“Making the theme of resilience dominant in multiple activities will make an enduring, indelible impression on your child.”

Willard, Ph.D., a Harvard lecturer and author of Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children. Adults need to bounce back from setbacks, whether it’s a social media mistake or a lost job, and find ways to reframe what happened in a positive light. To convey that attitude to a child, ask at dinner or bedtime, “What was the rose in your day? The thorn?

What did you learn? What would you do differently next time?” The parent can model responses to these questions by sharing their own rose and thorn.

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Let them figure things out. “As tempting as it may be to step in every time you see your children struggling, allowing them to figure things out on their own builds resilience,” says Katie Lear, a Davidson, North Carolina, therapist specializing in childhood anxiety. “On the flip side, when a parent hovers or immediately steps in to solve a child’s problem, the child may interpret that behavior as, ‘I don’t trust you to be able to do this without help.’” Ask-

ing a child how they plan to solve a problem rather than questioning why the problem happened in the first place is a way to teach them creative problem-solving, advises Lynn Lyons, a Concord, New Hampshire, psychotherapist and co-author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents.

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Teach thankfulness. Feelings of gratitude bolster resilience, studies show. For example, college students that performed gratitude-inducing exercises reported feeling better able to handle academic challenges. “Teach your child to look for the gift within every problem,” advises C.J. Scarlet, author of Heroic Parenting: An Essential Guide to Raising Safe, Savvy, Confident Kids. “That’s often hard to do in the midst of challenges, but just knowing there will be a gift found at some point can help your child to ride out the storm with greater patience and confidence.”

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

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Instead of recycling, the World Health Organization recommends throwing singleuse masks, gloves and wipes into a covered trash can or bin immediately after use so they are handled as regular trash. Ideally, they should be put in a resealable plastic bag first in consideration of frontline sanitation workers that can become ill from handling virus-infected materials. No mask, glove or wipe should be flushed down a toilet.

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iscarded face masks and gloves littering streets, beaches, parks and parking lots are a sad sight of the times, creating eyesores and more importantly, major contamination risks to pick up and discard. With 88 percent of the world’s population living in countries that have required or advised use of face coverings, disposable face masks number in the billions, especially the commonplace, single-use polypropylene variety. Along with disposable gloves and sanitary wipes, they are clogging sewers and waterways worldwide and showing up in fish bellies and on ocean floors.

What Not to Recycle

Recycling, the go-to strategy for environmentally conscious citizens, is unfortunately not a good option. Even in ordinary times, local recyclers won’t accept surgical masks and latex gloves because they jam machinery. Some dedicated providers box up used face masks and gloves and send them to TerraCycle.com, where they are sorted manually and sustainably recycled. The cost for a small box is a hefty $148; MindBodyGreen.com suggests asking grocery stores or retailers to stock some for the community to use.

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For masks, the eco-solution that harbors the lowest carbon dioxide footprint is one made of cloth that is machine-washed and dried after each use at a high temperature or washed by hand in a bleach solution (five tablespoons per gallon of water). University of Chicago researchers found certain fabrics filter out viral aerosol particles almost as effectively as the medical N-95 mask: a layer of a tightly woven cotton sheet combined with two layers of polyester-spandex chiffon, natural silk or flannel, or simply a cotton quilt with cottonpolyester batting. See cdc.gov for instructions for using sew and no-sew masks, and many DIY videos can be found on YouTube using T-shirts, socks and napkins.

Another good eco-strategy is to buy sustainable face masks made from recycled or organic materials (GoodOnYou.eco).

In lieu of recycling to help the planet, a donation can be made to an ecoorganization that deals with plastic waste, such as PlasticPollutionCoalition.org or OceanConservancy.org.

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kind, creating a cycle of positivity in our minds. Think small—a thank-you note or letting someone cut in front of us in traffic.

n Be mindful of who and what we

expose ourselves to. The people we

spend time with and what we watch, listen to and read all send messages to our brain that influence how we see the world.

Train the brain for positivity. Here is a simple 10-minute exercise that can train the mind to think differently:

HAPPINESS HELPERS

Five Ways to Be More Positive

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by Brad Aronson

tudies show that when we see the positive more often, we’re happier and kinder to ourselves and to those around us. Luckily, we’re not locked into one way of viewing the world. We can choose to see things in a more positive fashion. Here are some steps we can take to teach ourselves to look for the positive more often. Eventually, the brain can get into the habit of doing this without any prodding.

someone why we appreciate them. Besides reshaping how we see the world, we might make someone’s day.

n Compliment at least one person

n Perform a daily act of kindness.

every day. Maybe we can begin the day

by sending a short email or text telling

n Keep a gratitude journal. Ev-

ery night, write down three things to be grateful for. Researchers have found that people that regularly keep track of what they’re grateful for are happier. We can also have a nightly family discussion about what happened that day that we’re thankful for.

When we perform a kind act every day, we start noticing other opportunities to be

n Get a pen and paper. Take only three seconds to look around the room and remember everything that’s red. Then take only a few seconds to write a list of everything you remember that’s red. Finish this step before continuing. n Now write down everything that

is blue. Chances are that like most people, we won’t remember the blue things nearly as well because we weren’t looking for them. We see what we look for, and that’s as much an asset as a shortcoming.

Training the brain to be more positive takes time, but it’s a priceless opportunity to change our perspective and become happier.

Brad Aronson, a tech entrepreneur and investor, is the author of HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time. Connect at BradAronson.com.

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Cars Go Vegan Leather Interiors are on the Way Out

by Yvette C. Hammett

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onsumers are becoming more conscious about their purchases in light of the ongoing climate crisis exacerbated by animal-based agriculture.

As they begin to make better choices in what they consume, wear and drive, vegan car interiors are becoming more popular.

The environmental impact of producing leather, foam and other materials is being

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replaced in some instances by alternatives that are becoming more readily available to environmentally conscious consumers.

The Toyota Prius line uses Sof-Tex synthetic leather or other synthetic cloth upholstery which bolsters its reputation as a sustainable automaker. Mercedes Benz and BMW are offering customers plant-based alternatives and Tesla has

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been dropping leather from its upholstery choices for a while now, with the Model 3 and Model Y already sporting vegan-only interiors. The Volvo Polestar 2 also comes standard with vegan upholstery, along with recycled wood. And the 2020 Range Rover Evoque, Velar and Jaguar I-Pace SUVs all offer consumers vegan interiors.

Research and development is ongoing in this realm to create faux leather that not only looks good, but is actually more durable and easier to maintain than leather. Vegan “leather” is being produced from cork, glazed cotton and even bark cloth, so it’s not just a matter of replacing animal-based products with unsustainable plastic.

With funding from Honda and Ford, Bharat Bhushan, Ph.D., director of the Nanoprobe Laboratory for Bio- & Nanotechnology and Biomimetics in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs of Ohio State University, Columbus, developed a faux leather that has the potential to be used on both seats and dashboards.

“I work in technology to repel water and oil from a variety of surfaces,” Bhushan says. “Leather gets very sticky when it is hot, so we thought it would be great to repel water or any other contaminant to avoid that stickiness and help it remain clean.” The side benefit, he further notes, is that it’s an alternative to animal hide.

Audi Head of Design Marc Lichte, whose twin daughters are both vegan, says vegan leather is a huge selling point for customers and that both the Audi e-tron GT and Q4 will

be animal-free. Faux leather will replace the traditional leather, and all cushions, window trim, armrests, headliners and center consoles will be manufactured with recycled materials.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) made a major push in the past few years to increase production of vegan-based car interiors. In 2016, PETA conducted an investigation into JBS, the world’s largest leather supplier, which sells to car companies from GM to VW and more. “What it found was that the supplier severely mistreats the cattle being raised for the leather with hot irons on the face, electrocution, beatings and cutting their throats while they are still conscious,” says Jennifer Behr, corporate responsibility officer for PETA. “When consumers are shopping, they should take that into consideration.

Those interiors came from a cow that lived a miserable life and died a painful one.”

Beyond that, cattle represent a climate risk. The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health published a study showing that knowledge of the environmental ramifications from cattle is not well known by the average consumer.

“The livestock industry is the source of a broad spectrum of environmental impacts,” the study states. “The first and most important is climate change.” It’s estimated that 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the livestock industry. Enlightened consumers are using that information to determine what they purchase, from food to cars.

BMW spokesperson Oleg Satanovsky says vegan options are not new for his company; they’ve been around for decades, but options have been updated. BMW uses a material called SensaTec, a new brand name for its non-animal-sourced upholstery “to reflect the more upscale design and feel of the materials,” he contends.

“We look to nature for clues” to develop alternatives, Bhushan says. His research was based on the lotus leaf and its resiliency—it’s both water and oil repellant. “A single species like that can be used for many things,” with little or no environmental impact.

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, FL. Connect with her at YvetteHammettHull49@gmail.com.

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The mood of dogs and cats can be improved by hearing the right kind of tunes, but it’s important to choose their music wisely, because they are more highly attuned to sensory cues than humans.

Resounding Research

Finding the Right Tune for Pets Music Calms the Animal Soul

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ometimes it takes a little dog to bring about a big truth, as Cheryl Christine, a professional musician and composer in Ridgeland, South Carolina, learned. “I was playing the piano at a party and the owners had a hyper little dog. After a while, I started playing some of the music from my CD and the dog stopped, turned around and came up to me, and just sat there and listened. The owners were shocked.”

The nicest notes for animals have been well studied, especially dogs. Colorado State University researchers found that auditory stimulation with music can be helpful or detrimental. Results of a study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggest that dogs sleep more and bark less when they listen to classical music; and they shake more and rise to their feet when exposed to heavy metal music, possibly from nervousness.

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a zoologist and certified applied animal behaviorist in Wisconsin, wrote her dissertation on the effect of different types of sounds upon working domestic animals. “What is important is not whether the music is ‘classical’ or ‘heavy metal’, but whether it includes a set of acoustic features that appear to be universally associated with soothing or stimulating internal states,” states McConnell in her blog, TheOther EndOfTheLeash.com.

McConnell explains that, “Pure tones and regular rhythms are associated with positive states.” On the other hand, harsh, noisy tones and irregular rhythms are linked with negative ones.

She adds, “A tempo matching an animal’s resting heart rate (or respiration) tends to be calming.”

Composers and musicians are currently writing music specifically for animals with the aim of reducing stress from noise or separation, assisting with healing, controlling overeating and soothing irritability.

Compositions for Cats Christine was volunteering at a local animal shelter that played country music for the cats. “I wondered what their reaction

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would be if I wrote some meditative music with different tones— beta/alpha waves—to present to them alternative sounds,” she says. She composed some music and experimented with it in the cat room, noticing that the animals reacted positively to certain tones. That eventually led to a CD for cats, and then one for dogs, with the proceeds donated to the ASPCA and the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, in New York City.

Harmonies for Hounds The Rescue Animal MP3 Project, an organization that has donated free MP3 players filled with music to more than 1,420 animal shelters and sanctuaries, was founded by Pamela Fisher, a holistic veterinarian in North Canton, Ohio. Calmer animals are more likely to be adopted, and the music is designed to provide a relaxed environment for animals so they can better cope with stressful housing conditions. The MP3s contain a variety of music and artists, including selections like Canine Lullabies,

by Terry Woodford, therapeutic music expert; Pet Calm, Pet Healing, by hypnotherapist Rick Collingwood; and Harp Music to Soothe the Savage Beast, by Alianna Boone, who states, “The structure of the harp is considered to be the most healing instrument next to the human voice.”

Pet owners may need to listen more closely. “We so often focus on other aspects of their environment—Is their dog bed comfy? Does it look pretty to us?—and fail to attend to the impact of sound on our dog’s environment (not to mention our own),” writes McConnell about new animal-music studies.

There are many melodic medleys for pet parents, but buyer beware. “If you’re to spend your money on this, make sure you are looking at music backed by research,” advises Christine.

For more information, visit Cheryl Christine.com.

Julie Peterson writes about wellness for people, animals and the environment. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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rom puppy’s first visit to treating geriatric problems, John B. Smith, DVM, owner of The Dog Doctor, is there with a functional perspective on health and diet. Petcare Animal Clinic offers a wide range of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of outside laboratories. Smith says, “At Petcare, we offer not only sound advice based on our years of experience, but optimal veterinary care, allowing you the enjoyment of your pet for a maximum number of years.”

Smith understands that disease is an opportunity for change and improvement, rather than an enemy that must be fought. He views the body as the dynamic interaction of matter and energy, in accordance with traditional medical systems and recommends nutritious, organic food based on his own knowledge of nutrition; including being a vegan for 25 years.

Smith says, “Good health is not merely the absence of disease; implicit in good health is functioning at one’s optimum capacity.

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Sandra Marinella on the Healing Power of Writing Our Stories

by Sandra Yeyati

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n award-winning teacher and author of The Story You Need to Tell: Writing to Heal from Trauma, Illness, or Loss, Sandra Marinella has empowered thousands of people to use stories, poems and journal writing to find greater well-being and resilience in their lives. Prompted by a breast cancer diagnosis and her own journal, she helps people connect with their truth and move beyond entrenched negative emotions and thoughts.

What is the power of story and personal writing?

We all have stories in our minds that play over and over again. They define who we are. In recent years, neuroscience has led us to this powerful understanding that we are quite flexible as human beings. After we become conscious of our stories and how we’re using them in our lives, we can rework and reframe them, and choose to see them in a positive or better light. We can change and grow our stories to become better people with greater well-being.

How do we get unstuck from playing out stories in our minds?

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ing replayed in the emotional centers, or right side, of your brain, and you don’t have much control over it. To get unstuck, you need to voice this story and complete it. Writing it down and sifting through it later can help. Once you do this, you can be logical and choose how you’re going to interpret, frame and live with it.

In the book, I talk about Chris, whose sister was homeless and died. He was struggling with that story. It was going around in his mind, over and over, all the time. He was in pain and grieving from the loss of his sister. It took him a while before he decided to rewrite the story as fiction, telling it in the way he wished it had come out. In the process, he was able to better understand his loss, make peace with it and set it free.

How do we edit our stories while remaining grounded in reality?

We do not want to lie to ourselves. We want to know our truth, but there is so much wisdom in what we call “positive illusions”.

If we can choose to take a hard story and see it in a very positive way, we can find threads of it that we can weave through our truth, and let that help us grow and make our vision of our story better.

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If we don’t tell others or write our stories, can they harm us?

Yes. I think they can, but I don’t want to underestimate the value of silence. When we are facing trauma, we need space and time and silence to be able to wrap our heads around the hard things that are happening to us. But then, breaking the silence is cathartic. It releases the pain. It helps us establish not only that we have the pain, but how we can bear it. Later, we can come back to those words and reflect on them—that’s when we come to understand more about where we are, what we think, what we feel and how we can move forward and rewrite and regrow our stories in positive ways.

Do you have any recommendations for those suffering in these trying times?

I’ve interviewed many war veterans, and they said that when they were out in the midst of warfare, they had to put their thoughts and emotions on hold so that they could move forward and be strong.

That’s why many of them were falling apart with PTSD afterwards. I also interviewed a few soldiers who carried journals into war and found it extremely helpful to be able to scream, yell and release their words into them. We should be giving all healthcare workers journals and online support on how to write and how to take care of themselves. Counseling and therapy are wonderful, and I wish we could provide it to everybody all the time, but we can’t; and journal writing, or any kind of therapeutic writing, is such a wonderful backup for a human being to have when they are struggling.

Keeping a pandemic journal might prove to be not only a healthy choice for our times, but a treasure historically for our grandchildren.

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calendar of events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Candlelight Labyrinth Walk and Meditation – 7pm. A self-guided walk through a labyrinth formed out of candles, complete with quiet music and incense. Cushions available outside the labyrinth for seated meditation. Donation.

Ringstar Studio, 3907 Varsity Dr, Ann Arbor.

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Relax and Focus with Self-Hypnosis – 6-8pm. Learn hypnosis, the history, background, and popular applications and misconceptions. Practice self-hypnosis techniques. Find the power to change you. A 2-session online class. Course HEC 4430. $39. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor.

734-677-5060. wccnet.edu/community-enrichment.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Stewardship Workday: Argo Nature Area – 9am12pm. Help remove invasive shrubs from the park and catch some autumn views of the Huron River.

Must wear a mask and maintain a 6-ft distance from others at all times. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration.

Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/yyj3bfr4.

Art & Activism: Creative Campaign Poster Making – 2-3pm. Student Program Assistant Emily Considine will walk you through some examples of campaign graphics and poster styles. Then Michigan-based artist Shayla Johnson will show you how to create a unique poster (or tote bag) featuring your own personal slogan. Via Zoom. Registration required by Sept 6: UMMA.UMich.edu.

protect these incredible butterflies locally and nationally. Those who register will have the opportunity to be a part of the main event: releasing your own monarch butterfly, or sponsoring a butterfly for us to release in our pollinator garden. $7/admission, $22/ Pollinator Partners Pack Add-on. LeslieSNC.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Virtual Family Art Studio: Creative Campaign – 11am-1pm. Student Program Assistant Emily Considine will walk you through some examples of campaign graphics and poster styles. Then

Virtual Monarch Migration Festival – 1-2pm. Help contribute to the conservation efforts put in place to

With over 40 dealers, the Chelsea Antique Mall is sure to have something for everyone!

Michigan-based artist Shayla Johnson will show you how to create a unique poster (or tote bag) featuring your own personal slogan. Via Zoom. Registration required: UMMA.UMich.edu.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

How to be Your Own Genetic Detective – 6-8pm. Explore the popular trend of DNA testing for individuals. In an easy-to-understand casual presentation, explore the options and further work necessary to make your testing results even more worthwhile. Discussion and examples of current offerings are key components of this 2-session online class. Course HSC 4394. $39. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-677-5060. wccnet.edu/community-enrichment.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Chef John’s Total Health Retreat – 8:30am-2pm.

Meet Chef John and local growers who grow your food at Chelsea Farmers’ Market. Learn Food for Life, a life changing retreat. Reserve early; max 10 pepole. Veg lunch. $75/person. Michigan Friends Center, 7748 Clarks Lake Rd, Chelsea. 734-4751892. MFCenter.org.

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Antique furniture, home goods & decor, vintage jewelry, vintage clothing and so much more!

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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.

daily Ypsi Area Online Market – A collaboration between Growing Hope, The Farm at St. Joe’s, Zilke Farm Kitchen, and a growing list of area farmers and food producers. For pick-up sites & to shop: GrowingHope.net/ypsi-area-online-market.

sunday Huayen 1-Day Silent Meditation and Fasting Retreat – 9am-5pm. 4th Sun. Due to the Coronavirus, this class will be canceled until further notice. By donation. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 We r k n e r R d , C h e l s e a . 7 3 4 - 7 5 7 - 8 5 6 7 .

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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.

Fjallraven.us.

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.

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.

Sunday Talk with Demo Rinpoche – 11am-12pm.

Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-994-3387.

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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.

Reiki Sessions at Evenstar’s Chalice – 2-4pm.

1st & 3rd Sun. Feel the stress fall away as you experience the healing and restorative power of reiki. Choose a 20- or 40-min session. $1/minute.

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

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.

Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation Group – 6:308:30pm. Due to Coronavirus, all of our sittings have been postponed indefinitely. Brother Phap Vu suggests that you begin reading, The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh. Brother Phap Vu is also offering an online course on The Miracle of Mindfulness at DharmaPathways.org/miracle. Also, we will be having online Dharma talks via Zoom. To register: 734-260-0273 or Kanzicek50@gmail.com.

HuronRiverSangha.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.

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monday 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.

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.

Classical Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30am. Due to Coronavirus class is canceled until further notice. Triple Crane Monastery and Convent, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea.

734-757-8567. HuayenWorld.org/usa.

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.

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

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

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@Self RealizationCentreMichigan.org.

tuesday Online Meditation from Anywhere – 9-9:30am.

Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org.

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.

Massage Clinic: Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Balancing – Thru Aug 31. 11am. Also Wed, Thurs.

Massage Therapy sessions at our established student clinic, at our State Licensed School. By appt, private rooms, quiet peaceful environment. $30/hr, $25/seniors 68 & over. Ann Arbor School of Massage, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B, Ann Arbor.

For appt: 734-769-7794. NaturopathicSchool OfAnnArbor.net.

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

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Huayen Buddhist Movement and Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Due to the coronavirus, class is canceled until further notice. By donation. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734-757-8567.

HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Online: Realization Process Practice – 6-7:30pm.

With Mara Evenstar. A weekly exploration and practice of the Realization Process developed by Judith Blackstone, PhD. A body-centered approach to personal and spiritual healing and maturity.

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

Food Literacy for All – Thru Apr. 6:30-8pm.

Lecture series hosted by U of M and Detroit Food Policy Council and Food Lab Detroit. A diversity of “alternative” food systems demonstrates that food systems can be nutrition sensitive, socially just, and conserve natural resources. Angell Hall, Auditorium B, 419 S State St, Ann Arbor. RSVP: Tinyurl.com/syqabv3.

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.

wednesday Chelsea Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 1-5pm. Old US 12 / Main in CSB Lot, Chelsea. ChelseaFarmers Mkt.org.

Jharra Vedic Energy Healing – 2-7pm. A Vedic healing technique from the teachings of Babaji in which the practitioner repeats a mantra while sweeping peacock feathers over a person’s body, thereby clearing out dis-harmony and allowing the natural harmony to preside. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

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.

Classical Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Due to Coronavirus class is canceled until further notice. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734-757-8567.

HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

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.

thursday Huayen Buddhist Movement and Meditation – 10-11:30am. Due to the Coronavirus class is canceled until further notice. By donation. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734-7578567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Massage Clinic with Student Interns – 11am.

Massage therapy sessions at our established student clinic, at our State Licensed School. By appt; private rooms, quiet peaceful environment. $30/hr, $25/seniors 68+. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOf AnnArbor.net.

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. LifeIsActive.com.

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

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. AAOpen Meditation.com.

friday 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. Aromatherapy and tea add-ons. Vegetarian cafe for smoothies, soups and delicious entrees.

Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-2247.

AkhealingArts.com.

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.

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.

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.

Sound of Soul by Eckankar – 6:30-7:15pm. HU is a sacred word to draw Soul closer to God bringing wisdom and awareness. Enhances any faith. Free.

Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, 114 S Main St, Ann Arbor. Eck-MI.org.

Huayen Buddhist Movement and Meditation – 10-11:30am. Due to the Coronavirus class is canceled until further notice. By donation. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Reiki Sessions at Evenstar’s Chalice – 2-4pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Feel the stress fall away as you experience the healing and restorative power of reiki. Choose a 20- or 40-min session. $1/minute. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. Evenstars Chalice.com.

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 (pure intention/prayer/focused attention). All welcome. $20 donation. Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-2247.

AkHealingArts.com.

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@KathleenNelson Counseling.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.

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.

Saline Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm.

Downtown on S Ann Arbor St, 1/2 block south of Michigan Ave, Ann Arbor. CityOfSaline.org/ farmersmarket.

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

Palmer Commons, 222 S Main St, Chelsea. Chelsea FarmersMkt.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.

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

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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.

classifieds HELP WANTED ADVERTISING SALES Natural Health & Wellness publication. Must have experience working with businesses and reside in Washtenaw County.

For details, email Publisher@HealthyLiving Michigan.com or call 734-757-7929.

EDEN FOODS, CLINTON, MICHIGAN, seeks professional help for purchasing, sales and marketing. Experience, willingness, teamwork and communication skills required. Good work, good people, good food, good benefits. Email Sherri Laing: SLaing1@EdenFoods.com.

RELAXSTATION, voted A2’s best massage, is hiring! Our massage therapists earn $35K to $40K annually as W-2 employees for a 30-hour (including breaks) weekly schedule. Three work environments: traditional full-body massage in individual rooms at Phoenix West, walk-in massage at our Huron building, onsite chair massage at UT and local businesses. Free parking. Friendly, diverse and supportive community of co-workers. Relaxstation. com. Ask for Allen, 734-623-1951.

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community resource guide ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES 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 30.

ALTERNATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT KRASNICK REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

210 Little Lake Dr, Ste 8, Ann Arbor 734-585-5653 KrasnickRegen.com Krasnick Regenerative Medicine is an alternative practice that provides non-surgical treatments for joint, muscle and back pain using treatments such as prolotherapy, prolozone and platelet-rich plasma. See ad page 25.

ANTIQUES RESTORATION & REPURPOSING MATERIALS UNLIMITED

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

COACHING & COUNSELING 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 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.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION, YOGA & RETREAT CENTER TRIPLE CRANE MONASTERY AND CONVENT

7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118 734-757-8567 HuayenWorld.org/usa Triple Crane Monastery and Convent is a place for practitioners of yoga, mediation and spiritual retreats. Along with using our beautiful 10,000-sq-ft. building for our own activities, it is also available to the community, by donation, for residential or day-long, personal or group workshops and retreats. Call for information on weekly classes, residential retreats and building use. All are welcome.

NIA SPONGBERG, LIFE COACH Ann Arbor 734-531-9024 NiaSpongberg.com

Nia is a certified life coach (ACC, COC) who helps adventurous people blaze new trails and thrive in their time, tasks and transitions. Her “Walk & Talk” coaching sessions (held at 8 local natural areas) are an especially powerful way to get moving around your goals.

Nia also coaches by phone and video. Get in touch for a free discovery call.

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.

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 10.

AROMATHERAPY ROSY GLOW AROMATHERAPY

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

CHILDREN’S BOOK JOY PARADE

734-834-5995 Nishi@JoyParade.co JoyParade.co A Friendship Story: Heart & Mind teaches children how their heart and mind can work together. When the heart’s sparks of joy and minds’ logical practicalities are balanced, the most beautiful and magical life comes through. Perfect as a read-aloud book or for an independent reader: ages 4-8 yrs old. GreatCheck for children with special needs. us

Clinically certified aromatherapist offers holistic consultations with out on customized blends of professional 2W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 483-6980 Tue Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5 quality essential oils. Trust Margo to help you understand the complicated world of aromatherapy.

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

Phone consultations are available.

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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.

EMOTIONAL TRAUMA SPECIALIST

JILL TYGE

Pura Vida Peace, LLC 701-793-3479 JillTyge@gmail.com JillTyge.com What have you cleared, shifted, clarified or gotten answers to lately? Through meditation or trailblazing communications, Jill will help you heal and become your own perfect partner and create balance in your life.

HEALTH FOOD STORES THE BETTER HEALTH STORES

Locations: Dearborn • Plymouth • Novi • Livonia • Ann Arbor • Sterling Heights • Belleville • Southgate • Shelby Charter Twp • Lansing • Grosse Pointe Woods • Beverly Hills • Bloomfield Twp • Windsor, ON, Canada TheBetterHealthStore.com Vitamins, supplements, organic and natural foods. For more information: See ad inside front cover.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

HEALTHY RESTAURANTS

AMERICAN REGENERATIVE CLINIC

SILVIO’S ORGANIC RISTORANTE E PIZZERIA

31000 Telegraph Rd., Suite 140 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 248-876-4242 AmericanRegen.com

Functional Medicine is a personalized, systems-oriented model that empowers patients and practitioners to achieve the highest expression of health by working in collaboration to address the underlying causes of disease. See ads, pages 11 and 21.

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 24.

HEALING WAYS NEUROFITNESS WELLNESS CENTER 6360 Jackson Rd, Ste A, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-206-2012 NeuroFitCenter.com

Optimize your mind and body for health, happiness and well-being with our 21st-century wellness options: floatation, cryotherapy, a Himalayan salt room and neurofeedback.

See ad page 19.

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 inside back cover.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DEXTER DENTAL STUDIO

7300 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd, Ste 300, Dexter 734-426-8360 DexterDentalStudio@gmail.com DexterDentalStudio.com From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience a friendly and relaxed environment where the focus is always on you and your overall well-being. Dentistry is about more than just filling teeth. We place great emphasis on patient education and providing a positive and helpful dental experience. See ad page 27.

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.

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 16.

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 31.

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 28.

HYPNOSIS CONRAD J. WELSING, MA, CH Professional Hypnotic Consultant 734-516-5962 (voice/text) Info@conNEXTtext.com

Need a mental reset, conquer a fear that holding you back or change an unwanted habit, hypnosis could benefit you. Accepting appointments now.

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community resource guide INTEGRATED MEDICINE & COLLEGIUM THOMAS KABISCH, DO, MD

2350 E Stadium, Ste 12, Ann Arbor 734-971-5483 DrKabisch.com Offering Wharton jelly stem cell injections. Serving the addiction community for 18 yrs. A variety of LLT lasers including intravenous. Steer from cancer with the Simple Life program.

See ad page 26.

INTUITION COACHING JOY PARADE

ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

MEDITATION

FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS Center - A Joyful Journey 734-883-8775

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

Become a happy and permanent non-smoker today. See ad page 19.

Dr. Abbie Walker, DDS, MS 2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-677-8700 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-theart general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads, pages 3 and 24.

AMERICAN REGENERATIVE CLINIC

I’m Nishi, an intuition coach, author and yoga teacher. I help burn-out, unfulfilled women— missing out on the juice of life— listen to their intuition and apply it to their daily lives in a practical way so that they can access their purpose, feel more worthy, and tap into the easeful way of living.

31000 Telegraph Rd., Suite 140 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 248-876-4242 AmericanRegen.com

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.

SPIRITUALITY SACRED SEXUALITY WITH LESLIE BLACKBURN

313-269-6719 • LeslieBlackburn.com Offering speaking engagements (including keynote addresses), private sessions, classes, online live webinars, radio shows, video casts and more. Leslie speaks from a place of joy, wisdom and giggles!

Leslie, MS, is a Sacred Sexual Healer and Transformational Guide—a leading educator and coach of sacred sexuality and tantra in the U.S. See website and send email to learn more.

WEIGHT LOSS FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS

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 19.

REIKI/VIBRATIONAL SOUND HEALING

SRI CHINMOY CENTRE 734-994-7114 Castoldi@Oakland.edu MeditationAnnArbor.com

MANTRA MAMMA HEALING ARTS

Dr. Kapila Castoldi, of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, has been offering free introductory meditation classes for over 25 years to the Ann Arbor community. In her classes, she covers basic meditation and breathing techniques, but also expands into what she calls a Meditative Lifestyle. Meditation opens the inner gateway to the soul and the power of the spirit and is the foundation of a holistic approach to well-being and happiness.

MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION MOLDPRO

734-743-8844 Ann Arbor, MI MantraMammahHealingArts@gmail.com FB: Mantra Mamma Healing Arts

Deeply restorative mind-body infusion with reiki, tuning forks, vibrational frame drum massage, crystal and Tibetan bows. Balance the nervous system, calm the mind and open the heart.

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

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.

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REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

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

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

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

Thrive! also carries natural foods, skin and home products. See ad page 18.

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/ half hour.

Please call.

Monday Special Large Margarita Pizza

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The Italian way to make real food!

We work with passion for making only real food, made with fresh, local and organic ingredients. We want to offer you a genuine Italian food experience.

Our store is not only a restaurant or a bar, our store is an artisanal food lab, where we make bread, pizza, pastries, salads, soups and fresh pasta everyday, following the path of the Italian tradition, but also offering gluten-free and vegan dishes.

Come to Silvio's. Italian real food craftsmen!

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