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Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness

18 STRESSED-OUT TEENS Ways to Help Them Chill

20 STRONG AND SUPPLE JOINTS

How to Keep Hips and Knees Happy

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Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day

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Reduce Stress and Boost Immunity with Tai Chi

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rin Reas is conducting Tai Chi Easy classes online via Zoom through November 19. Reas is a certified tai chi/qigong instructor, all movements are gentle and no tai chi experience is needed.

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

Suggested donation is $5/class payable by PayPal or check. For more information, call 313429-3214 or email Erin@ErinReas.com. See ad page 31.

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he Wellness Center of Plymouth, the office of Elizabeth Sisk, DC, and Scott Anderson DC, applies a hands-on approach to health and healing with natural pain solutions. Providing a comprehensive, holistic approach, they believe the cornerstone of health is balanced body systems, and the five pillars of chiropractic care, laser Dr. Elizabeth Sisk therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, massage, weight loss and nutrition, all working together to bring the body into an optimal state of balance.

PEMF uses weak electromagnetic fields to keep the body in tune while it washes away the physical and mental effects of stress and keeps organs running more efficiently. Benefits include improvements in circulation, cell and immune function, stress levels, sleep, pain relief and tissue regeneration. “The idea is that pulses at low frequencies will pass through the skin and penetrate deep into muscle, bones, tendons, and even organs to activate the cell’s energy and encourage its natural repair mechanisms,” advises Sisk.

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he Sanctuary Chiropractic and Wellness Spa, owned and operated by Dr. Pat Jary and his associates, has provided more than 30 years of combined experience in professional health care. They now offer the quantum resonance magnetic analyzer body scanner Monday through Saturday by appointment only.

The body is an aggregate of cells that continuously grow develDr. Pat Jary op, split, regenerate and die. By splitting up, cells renew themselves.

The charged bodies of nucleus and extra-nuclear electrons are moving and changing ceaselessly at a high speed, emitting electromagnetic waves without interruption. The

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signals of electromagnetic waves emitted represent the specific condition of the human body, and therefore different signals will be emitted by the conditions of good health, sub-health, diseases, etc. The conditions of life can be analyzed if such specific electromagnetic wave signals can be analyzed.

Testing takes less than 10 minutes, and there are no needles or pain of any kind. All electronics must be removed from the patient and there should be no eating, drinking or exercising for at least two hours before testing. No perfumes or colognes should be used the day before testing.

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New Selection from Better Health Market & Café

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etter Health Market & Café is known for its wide range of health food, vitamins, supplements and natural health and beauty products, plus an instore café.

A new item in the Better Health Café is an 11-inch flatbread pizza. Patrons may choose from artisan, thin, seven-grain sprouted and gluten-free crusts with a better selection of organic fruit, veggie, meat and “meatless meat” toppings from $9.99. Organic, gluten-free flatbread pizzas are $12.99 (add a la carte toppings like fruit, meat and “meatless meat” options).

Better Health Café’s large selection of the freshest, healthiest smoothies, sandwiches and wraps, salads and acai bowls are all available for order and quick delivery via GrubHub. Fourteen locations in MI, including 3500 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-975-6613 or visit The BetterHealthStore.com/better-health-ann-arbor.html. See ad inside front cover.

Making Strides of Detroit Has Gone Virtual

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks were begun to unite communities in the fight against this deadly disease. Today, Making Strides is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation.

Volunteers can join in virtually on October 10 for an opening ceremony where Detroit Striders can wear their pink, share their passion

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news briefs and walk where they are. Other activities include the Detroit Strides program on October 10; the National Strides program on October 17; #WhyWeWalk from October 5 through 9; Healthy Living Week from October 12 through 16; Fund the Mission from October 19 through 23; and Family Week from October 26 through 30.

If You Are Reading This, So Are Your Potential Customers.

Sign up at MakingStridesWalk.org/detroitmi or call 1-800-227-2345 for more details.

The Brooklyn Street Local

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he Brooklyn Street Local, in Detroit’s Corktown, is a neighborhood restaurant that features fresh, locally sourced ingredients from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, at the Wayne State University Farmers’ Market throughout October.

On Thursdays, visit the mini-market at Lafayette Greens Downtown.

It’s a cozy breakfast or lunch spot featuring fresh, locally grown ingredients that are vegan and vegetarian friendly. Canadian natives love the poutine made with real cheese curds and beef gravy. They offer local, seasonal, organic ingredients, many sourced from urban farms in Detroit, and are dedicated to composting, recycling, waste reduction and constantly striving to decrease their environmental footprint.

Location: 1266 Michigan Ave., Detroit. For more information, call 313-262-6547, email Info@BrooklynStreetLocal.com or visit BrooklynStreetLocal.com.

Pilates and Wine Living Together

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he House Of Pure Vin, Detroit’s premier wine shop, is hosting Wine and Pilates with Instructor and certified Pilates trainer Lisa Mills from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., October 24 online via Zoom. Mills was co-owner of Townsend Street Pilates, in Birmingham, for 15 years until they closed their doors a few years ago.

She says, “Pilates is a constant educational process. The learning never stops. The typical Pilates client comes in expecting one thing (typicalLisa Mills ly great abs), but soon learns that our work starts with proper breathing and alignment before we even move a muscle.” BYO wine.

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Online admission is free. Physical location: 1433 Woodward Ave., Detroit. For more information, call 313-638-2501, email Info@ HouseOfPureVin.com or visit HouseOfPureVin.com or PilatesPlusWithLisaMills.com.

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Two Sisters Writing & Publishing is Inspiring Writers

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he Two Sisters Writing & Publishing book coaching experience is teaching everything the aspiring writer needs to know to compose, publish and promote a book.

They celebrate, support and teach writers by hosting a Writing Club four times a week, monthly themed workshops for writers and monthly short story contests. The two sisters Elizabeth Ann will explain three main options: traditional Atkins publishing with “the big five” in New York; self-publishing; and independent and hybrid publishing.

“The Black Lives Matter movement, the #MeToo era and the awakening of men, women and children everywhere are inspiring ideas for how to create a better world,” says sister, Elizabeth Ann Atkins. “So I’m helping people, ‘write the change they wish to see’, because they’re already being the change, as Mahatma Gandhi encouraged.”

For more information, email TwoSistersWritingAndPublishing@ gmail.com or visit TwoSistersWriting.com.

KUDOS In September, Song of the Morning, a nonprofit yoga retreat center located on 800 acres of Michigan’s northern woodlands, hosted the annual birthday celebration of founder Yogacharya Oliver in a virtual format, calling for two-to-six-minute video submissions from devotees for a film festival.

Justine Markey, programs and marketing Yogacharya coordinator, says, “It was truly a special weekOliver end for us all, and the film festival really expressed the gratitude and love so many have for Song of the Morning and our founder.”

The resulting Global Lotus Film Festival may be viewed at Tinyurl. com/GoldenLotus2020.

Bookbound Bookstore, an independent community bookstore for curious readers of all ages in Ann Arbor, is celebrating their seventh anniversary. Co-owners Peter and Megan Blackshear explain, “After the closing of Borders, where Peter worked for many years, it was time to start the next chapter of our lives. Given our love of books, along with our desire to stay in Ann Arbor, we realized that opening a community bookstore was what we really wanted to do, and that there was no better place to do it. We provide a rich selection of books and other items in our charming space.”

They offer thousands of bargain books at 40 percent to 60 percent off the cover price, and three ways to shop: curbside pickup, online and home delivery.

Location: 1729 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-369-4345 or visit BookboundBookstore.com.

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 circulation, 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.).

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health briefs

Improve Exercise and Recovery with Avocados and Beets Tasty and loaded with vitamins and minerals, avocados are a “healthy fat” that can speed recovery after exercise, reports a new Brazilian study. Researchers gave 12 women either 600 milliliters (mL) of avocado pulp or a placebo in capsules.

After waiting an hour, the women ran on a treadmill for half an hour, then recovered for an hour. Metabolic tests of heart rate, heart rate variability and skin conductance indicated those taking the avocado pulp recovered faster than those given a placebo. In another new study, 12 Spanish men were able to do more back squats in weight-lift training an hour after drinking 12 mL of beet root juice compared with a placebo, suggesting the nitrate-rich drink improves muscular endurance.

Eat Fruit, Veggies and Whole Grains to Lower Diabetes Risk The risk of diabetes can be slashed by loading a plate with fruit, veggies and whole grains, suggests two new studies in The British Medical Journal.

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the pigments found in colorful produce, in 9,754 people with Type 2 diabetes and 13,662 people free of the condition. They found that each average daily intake of 66 grams of fruit and vegetables (about one-third of a cup) reduced diabetes risk by 25 percent. The top fifth of fruit-and-veggie eaters had half the risk of diabetes compared to those that rarely ate produce. In a second study, American researchers using population research with more than 200,000 participants found those that ate the most whole grains had a 29 percent lower rate of Type 2 diabetes compared to those that ate the least amount. Eating one or more servings per day of wholegrain, cold breakfast cereal lowered the risk by 19 percent; dark bread lowered it 21 percent. Eating two or more servings per week of oatmeal lowered risk 21 percent; bran, 15 percent; and brown rice and wheat germ, 12 percent.

Ease Depression and Anxiety with Probiotics With the gut-brain axis increasingly under scrutiny, two studies provide new evidence of how the microbiome, or gut bacteria, affects mental health. In a review in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health of seven high-quality probiotic and prebiotic studies, researchers found that 11 out of 12 probiotics studied produced “measurable reductions in depression.” The major strains studied were Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. casei and Bifidobacterium bifidum. In a second HealthyLivingMichigan.com

study in the journal Nutrients, 20 male soccer players ages 18 to 21 received either a placebo or a probiotics drink with L. casei for two months. By week four, those drinking the probiotic drink had significantly more relaxed (theta) and attentive (delta) brain waves, suggesting lowered anxiety and enhanced training ability. The probiotics drink also improved cognitive reaction time in the subjects.

Manage Bowel Disease to Reduce Dementia Risk The 3 million Americans dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, a new study in the journal Gut suggests. Taiwanese researchers tracked 1,740 IBD patients for 16 years and compared their cognitive health to that of 17,420 other adults without IBD. They found that IBD patients had more than three times the rate of all types of dementia—5.5 percent versus 1.5 percent—compared to those without IBD; after removing other factors like age and underlying conditions, they concluded that IBD doubled dementia risk. Of all the dementia types, the risk for Alzheimer’s disease was greatest: those with IBD were six times as likely to develop it than were those without the disease. Also, people with IBD were diagnosed with dementia seven years earlier, at age 76 rather than 83. The study on the gut-brain axis aligns with others in indicating that chronic inflammation and imbalanced gut bacteria are potential contributors to cognitive decline. “The identification of increased dementia risk and earlier onset among patients with IBD suggest that [they] might benefit from education and increased clinical vigilance,” wrote the study’s authors.

Try Cinnamon to Reduce Migraines Cinnamon, long known to help blood sugar levels, can diminish migraine attacks, according to a new study in Phytotherapy Research from Iran. Fifty patients with migraines took either three capsules a day of 600 milligrams (about a quarter teaspoon) of cinnamon or a placebo.

After two months, those taking cinnamon had significantly reduced severity, frequency and duration of migraine episodes. Most of the world’s cinnamon is Cinnamomum verum, produced in Sri Lanka, also called Ceylon cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum iners) is not accepted as a true cinnamon by herbalists.

Homeopathic Remedy Effectively Quells Pain

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. E. Smith introduced Aunt Alberta’s Remedy, a homeopathic pain relief cream, to the marketplace. The pain relief cream penetrates deep into the skin and muscle tissues. Several time-tested ingredients, petroleum jelly, oil of wintergreen, iodine, and castor oil are combined to bring effective pain relief results.

What is Pain? Pain is a natural mechanism by which the body draws attention to a problem area. Pain indicates that the malfunction can no longer be tolerated or compensated for and that further derangement may become injurious per Ross Trattler, “Better Health Through Natural Healing.”

What is Natural Medicine? Herbs that excite and arouse nervous sensibility and stimulate vital forces to action. They increase and strengthen the pulse and restore weakened circulation. Wintergreen is an old-fashioned remedy. Useful in chronic inflammatory rheumatism, sciatica, and diabetes per Jethro Kloss, “Back to Eden.” Castor Oil has been recommended by a massage therapist to cover the area of pain.

Add felt on affected area and place a heating pad on the sore spot. Castor Oil applied topically has been reported to ease bruising. It’s impressive that it relieved the muscle pain per Joe and Terry Graedon, “The Peoples Pharmacy Quick and Handy.”

To all pain sufferers: My dream is to share this natural based pain relief cream with the world. Continued use of Aunt Alberta’s Remedy will help alleviate your muscle aches and pains. This product has no offensive odor.

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Calm Down Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness

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e are beings of neurochemical and hormonal intricacy, and within this mixed bag of biology lies our magic. Our human experience is visceral; we cry from sadness and joy, flush from embarrassment, laugh with amusement and exhibit quirky mannerisms when we lie. Whether we see it as a blessing or a curse, we’re hardwired to embody the sacred fire of our emotions.

It also means that stress and our bodies are in perpetual partnership. “Systematically, the mind and body work together.

Grabbing your belly when you hear bad news and saying, ‘I feel sick,’ or having ‘butterflies in your stomach’ are a testament to how everyday stress affects us physically,” says Stephanie Mansour, Chicago fitness expert and host of the national PBS show Step It Up With Steph.

“Stress serves a useful purpose by increasing alertness—the sometimes lifesaving ‘fight-or-flight’ response—but chronic stress leads to elevated stress hormones like cortisol and catecholamines,” says emergency room physician Thomas Krisanda, at Northwest Hospital, in Randallstown, Maryland. “Cortisol can elevate blood glucose and suppress the immune system. Elevated catecholamines raise blood pressure and stress the heart. Over time, this can lead to hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes or strokes.”

According to The American Institute of Stress, 77 percent of people experience the physical backlash of emotional stress in the form of headaches, chronic migraines, fatigue, digestive woes, muscle tension, dizziness and changes in libido. Research published this year in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that children that experience severe adversity or live with alcoholics or drug addicts are at a 50 percent higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Experts agree that this statistic goes beyond poor lifestyle choices, and might point to a biological inability to cope with everyday pressures.

Working with—rather than against—the body’s nervous system by employing lifestyle changes, releasing trauma and considering options like a nourishing diet, safe herbal options and gentle energy modalities can help to break a vicious cycle.

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nephrine. These neurochemicals in the gut’s enteric nervous system control major biological functions that include heart rate, sleep cycles, muscle movement and mood.

While commonly prescribed antibiotics eradicate infectious invaders, they also kill off beneficial bacteria and neurotransmitters, opening the door to depressive disorders. Because approximately 95 percent of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut, it’s not surprising that overuse of antibiotics has been associated with mental health conditions. British research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 2015 documents case-control studies over an 18-year period involving 202,974 patients with depression. The findings show a high risk for anxiety and depression following repeated antibiotic use.

Connecting the dots further, 2018 research published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology correlates compromised intestinal permeability with a weakened blood-brain barrier and alcohol addiction.

Research published in 2014 in the journal PLOS One involving patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reveals abnormalities in catecholamines, elevated plasma cortisol and hyperactivity of the amygdala—the part of the brain that can become stuck on overdrive from trauma and other life stresses.

In a nutshell, negative emotional states can suppress immunity and foster more frequent antibiotic prescriptions and in turn, promote neurological loops of chronic depression and anxiety, and even more compromised immune response.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS and inflammation-driven Crohn’s disease are often exacerbated by emotional upset and improved with stress management techniques like biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, meditation and breath work.

One Body, Many Selves Resolving emotional trauma can offer unexpected hope for conditions that elude improvement or scientific understanding.

A deeper look into how unrecognized or unreleased emotional pain can contribute to disease might help to solve the riddle of digestive problems, eczema, inflammatory

bowel conditions and pain syndromes, including the multi-system agonies of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It’s a widespread misunderstanding that psychosomatic (mind-body) health conditions are imaginary or the product of mental instability. In actuality, the term psychosomatic simply refers to physical diseases with no organic origin that are presumed to have unconscious emotional taproots.

“We are made up of different types of energy,” explains LaStacia Ross, a reiki master and sound healer at Eclectic Soul Studio, in Pittsburg, Kansas. “Physical or sensory energy is the energy of the physical body.

Our outer energy field is subtle energy which consists of layers and includes thoughts and emotions. I like to think of the subtle energy field as a library containing the records of everything we’ve ever experienced.”

Reiki, a form of non-touch therapy, is now deemed valuable by many respected hospitals, like the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in Manhattan. Springboarding from the philosophy that we are trinities of body, mind and spirit, reiki and other forms of energy medicine aim to

encourage the flow of vital life force. Ross, who also uses sound resonance via tuning forks in her work, has witnessed significant improvement in her clients. “Energy work can help release stored energetic patterns of trauma and stress that no longer serve us,” she says. “Relaxation is an immediate benefit of energy work. People often feel a huge mental weight lifted and report pain relief, sometimes after just one session.”

Despite the many gains of energy work, Ross emphasizes individual timing. “On a subconscious level, pain or illness can serve us in some way without us realizing it.

Sometimes we’re not ready to work through our issues or let them go, even if we think we are.”

Investing in Equilibrium

Stress-induced psychosomatic illness does not discriminate, and even affects members of the medical field. A 2009 study published in the Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that professional burnout in nurses can manifest as back and neck pain, acidity, anger and impaired memory.

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Everyday Practical Tips From Stephanie Mansour: n Deep breathing and rolling the shoulders forward and back a few times can relieve muscle tension. n Eating something crunchy like an apple or carrots can lessen feelings of stress. n Meditating for even one minute can help reduce excessive cortisol in the body. Doing small increments daily rather than over long intervals net better and bigger benefits. n If your mind is racing 24/7 and breathing techniques don’t work, change your environment. Get up and go to another room in the house. Go outside. If tight on space and can't go outside, turn your body to look in a different direction. Stay in the same spot on the couch and just look at something else. n Don’t put your body under more stress with demanding, cortisol-fuel-ing workouts; opt for yoga, meditation and Pilates. n When you get your heart rate up (in as quickly as five minutes of doing cardio), you feel happier. n Maintain a healthy sleep schedule and go to bed earlier.

From Sarah Kate Benjamin: n Reconnect to the earth in whatever way you can; go for a walk, cook a meal, smell flowers or just sit outside.

From LaStacia Ross: n As an energy exercise, try what I call The Fountain of Light: See and feel white light coming up from the earth and into your feet. Feel it move all the way up through your body, out of your head and back down to your feet to start again, like a fountain. Repeat this many times, feeling the vibrant, white light energy flowing through you.

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Plant Power for Combatting Stress Sarah Kate Benjamin’s Personal Favorites: Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) soothes restless minds from anxiety and insomnia, and eases menstrual cramps or muscle spasms.

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) helps to strengthen the brain and revitalize the central nervous system, and helps to calm the mind and relieve nervous stress and headaches.

It is even more beneficial when combined with lavender or chamomile.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) helps to soothe emotional and muscle tension; relieve stress-related gut symptoms like gas, cramping, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers; calm heat-related emotional and physical issues such as eczema, anger and frustration; and generally promote a sense of calm. Wonderful in baths, teas and as an herbal garnish.

In addition to Benjamin’s recommendations, other stress-fighting herbs to consider are Ginkgo, panax and Siberian ginseng, fo-ti, rhodiola, reishi mushroom, goji berries, licorice root, lavender, rose, lemon balm, tulsi (holy basil), ashwagandha and mimosa bark. self-care in all walks of life. “If you don’t take care of yourself, you are useless to care for others. Adopt a healthy diet and exercise and make it a routine. We live in a very materialistic society, and I believe this also leads to stress, unhappiness and a sense of being entitled and never being satisfied. Just let go.”

He also stresses the importance of support. “An emergency room is an incredibly hectic, frightening and sometimes violent place. I rely on my colleagues, and we support each other. For me, the most important thing is to realize that I’m not in it alone.” Krisanda also finds balance by taking a few minutes in a quiet place to collect his thoughts and enjoy a peaceful moment.

Basic, whole foods can help to maintain homeostasis. “Make sure that food is fueling you,” says Mansour. “Cooked vegetables and broths are very soothing.

Instead of a juice cleanse or an extreme diet, focus on nourishing, calming foods like soups, lean proteins to stabilize blood sugar levels and healthy fats to support brain function. Reducing alcohol can help improve liver function.”

Sarah Kate Benjamin, a holistic chef and herbalist in Sebastopol, California, finds her own healing rhythms by eating with the seasons and using medicinal

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plants in inspired, everyday dishes.

Co-author of The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook: Everyday Herbalism and Recipes for Radical Wellness, she sees herbs as life-giving examples of resilience. “Herbs have been here long before us and have experienced their own form of stressors.

Working with nervous system-supportive herbs in my food, beverages or even as tinctures really help me find balance when I’m overwhelmed.”

Some of her allies are oat tops, lemon balm, skullcap, chamomile and passionflower. For Benjamin, everyday choices play a huge role in healing.

“Making small lifestyle shifts in your work or home life can really help you move into a more relaxed state. I like to think of it as a sort of mantra: ‘Help the herbs help you,’” she says. In a world that is fixated on external validation, little things matter. “If I give myself permission to do the things that really nourish me, I’ll be the best version of myself.

Perhaps most importantly, I will like me, and that matters tremendously.”

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eing a teenager is never easy, but it’s even harder these days, with the upheaval of the pandemic intensifying the normal academic, social and hormonal turmoil of these pivotal years. It’s no wonder teens are reporting record levels of stress, anxiety and depression: In a Pew Research survey, 70 percent of teens said mental health was a major problem among their peers—and that was in February, before the pandemic hit.

A recent online poll found that most teens are worried that the pandemic will affect their family’s physical or financial health and that many feel lonelier than usual and worry about losing ground in academics and activities.

Extending a helping hand to teens is not always well received. They can be notoriously resistant to advice, even when they’re stressed, partly because of their brain chemistry, explains Gail Saltz, M.D., clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell School of Medicine and host of the Personology podcast. A teen’s highly active amygdala makes risk-taking a thrill even as the frontal lobe that weighs consequences is not fully developed, while at the same time, a teen seeks independence—an identity and freedom to be more like an adult. “This combination means their capacity and interest in taking parental direction is not there,” she says.

“As a result, parents in reaction often get louder and more insistent in telling them what to do, which fails and drives them further away.”

The best way to communicate with a stressed teen, say many child psychologists,

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is to listen deeply while letting them do most of the talking, and offering sympathetic support while withholding judgment. Instead of giving advice, “Validate your teen’s experience and attempt to step into their shoes. Let your teen know that you hear them, that you support them in their decisions and ask your teen what you can do to help them,” advises clinical psychologist Alyssa Austern, PsyD, of Chatham, New Jersey. Other steps can help a teen weather this time of high stress:

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Back up the basics. Make sure there’s healthy food and snacks in the fridge. Encourage teens to exercise daily, especially outdoors, and support them in getting eight to 10 hours of sleep.

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Make self-compassion a family habit. The self-compassion approach to self-care, which is rapidly gaining ground among psychologists, has three elements: treating ourselves as kindly as we would a dear friend, realizing that many other people have the same problems so we’re not alone, and mindfully and nonjudgmentally observing our emotional state.

This method has proven to be helpful not just for adults, but for teens, as well. A University of Edinburgh meta-analysis that synthesized 17 studies of more than 7,000 teens in six countries concluded that those with high levels of self-compassion had lower levels of stress caused by anxiety and depression. University of North Carolina researchers found that teens exhibited lower stress, anxiety and depression, as well as more resilience and gratitude, after six self-compassion sessions.

A good place for parents to start is with themselves: If they are anxious, overprotective or fearful, a teen is likely to follow suit, reports a study in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. Helpful books, websites and programs for both teens and adults can be found at Self-Compassion.org, operated by Dr. Kristin Neff, an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin who was a pioneer in the concept.

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Engage them with creative activities. As teens can seek independence, making sure they spend quality time with the family is also important for their well-being, research shows. “Find ways to connect, converse and unwind together as a family,” advises Crissy Fishbane, of Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, co-founder of HER Health Collective, an online community for mothers. “Teens need to see their parents engaging in self-care behaviors themselves, and it’s even better if you can engage in self-care as a family.” She suggests taking a virtual or outdoor yoga class together, playing a board game, having sudoku competitions, learning deep-breathing techniques or starting a family book club.

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Encourage reaching out to help others. A study in the Journal of Adolescence suggests that altruistic behaviors, including large and small acts of kindness, may increase teens’ feelings of self-worth, especially if it involves helping strangers. In Poland, the more teens helped out others in a flood, the more supportive and proactive they became, another study found. Depending on their interests, teens may be drawn to local environmental, social justice, religious or political activities. DoSomething.org offers useful ideas and links, and environmental projects for teens can be found at EarthForce.com, SierraClub.com and GlobalClimateStrike.com.

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

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Walk every day. In a four-year Northwestern University study, people at risk of knee osteoarthritis that walked at a moderate or brisk pace for at least 10 minutes a day, one hour a week, had one-eighth the disabled mobility of those that walked less. Posture helps: Walking straight and tall while extending each leg back as far as it’ll go will “really let your glut muscles work,” advises chiropractor Aaron Rossi, of Marietta, Georgia—an important compensation for the time we sit with knees and hips flexed.

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ccasional knee or hip pain affects almost everyone, keeping us from daily tasks, making sitting painful and walking difficult.

Causes can range from over-exercise to injuries, obesity and arthritis as we age. By the time we reach 65 years or older, 69 percent of women and 56 percent of men have arthritic symptoms, according to Boston University researchers. Costly joint replacement surgery which carries a high risk of adverse effects is often recommended for advanced cases, but by taking simple, natural preventive and remedial measures proactively, we can strengthen our knee and hip joints, handle related problems if they arise and remain physically strong and active.

Ways to Strengthen Hips and Knees. Consume foods that nourish bones and connective tissues. For strong bones, eat foods rich in calcium, magnesium and potassium, such as dark leafy greens (bok choy, Chinese cabbage, kale and collard greens), figs, nuts, tofu, avocados and bone broth. Six prunes a day boosted bone density in women over 70 with osteoporosis, research shows. Foods that support flexible tendons and ligaments include fatty fish, lentils, nuts, vegetables like spinach and broccoli, and colorful fruit like strawberries and oranges.

Practice tai chi, qigong or hatha yoga. The gentle, low-impact movements and stretches associated with these approaches get synovial fluid flowing in the larger joints, effecting smoother mobility and increased flexibility; numerous studies document that they reduce joint pain and stiffness. “The key is not just to stretch, but to balance strength and stretching in a safe, mindful way,” says Andrea Trank, a health coach 20

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ments. Obtaining 1,000 milligrams daily of calcium and 600 international units of vitamin D is essential for bone health, according to the National Institutes of Health; consider taking a supplement if the diet is not adequate. In addition, study-proven options that reduce joint pain in the knees and hips include glucosamine and chondroitin, S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) and avocado soybean unsaponifiable.

The benefits of bodywork. A massage can loosen up tight muscles and realign structural issues in the knees and hips while also lowering stress-producing cortisol and raising levels of pain-reducing serotonin. A study at Canada’s McMaster University found that massage works on the cellular level to reduce inflammation and promote the growth of new mitochondria in muscles. Useful styles are Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release and shiatsu. Ask for references from friends, medical practitioners, fitness centers and natural health stores or find online a certified practitioner with at least 500 hours of training.

Try acupuncture. A new meta-study of 39 studies with 20,827 patients concluded that acupuncture effectively reduces pain for as long as 12 months, and the National Institutes of Health endorses it for knee pain. “It is believed to stimulate the nervous system and in turn, the way the brain registers pain signals,” says acupuncturist Daryl Thuroff, at the Yinova Center, in New York City. Find an acupuncturist at nccaom.org/ find-a-practitioner-directory.

Consult a chiropractor. People with osteoarthritic knees that underwent two weeks of chiropractic knee adjustments had substantially less pain, better mobility and fewer grinding and clicking sensations in the knees, reported a study in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. In a small study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, four out of five patients with hip arthritis noticed improved symptoms after nine or fewer chiropractic treatments. Many chiropractors offer not only spinal adjustments, but also a range of treatments from exercises to prolotherapy.

Explore injection therapies. Known as regenerative medicine, these therapies use injections in the knee or hip to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenate tissue. In a British Medical Bulletin meta-study, 82 percent of patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee were satisfied with prolotherapy, which uses dextrose injections. Platelet-rich plasma injections use centrifuged platelets from the patient’s body, and have been used by athletes like Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal to treat sports injuries.

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

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reakfast sets the stage for the day ahead, and it can either drain or energize us, depending on the what, when and how much aspects of the meal. While health experts agree that many traditional breakfast foods can do more harm than good, delicious, healthy alternatives are within easy reach of the breakfast table.

Morning favorites like pastries, sugary cereals and pancakes, high in refined sugars and carbs, cause insulin production to spike and blood sugar levels to crash, according to David

Perlmutter, an acclaimed neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and author of Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar - Your Brain’s Silent Killers. “People need to train their bodies to tap into the energy reserves within, harvesting fat for energy rather than being reliant on the next meal. A breakfast high in protein and fat will do that,” he says.

While often waiting until noon for his first meal of the day, Perlmutter frequently opts for eggs and salad drenched in an extra-virgin olive oil dressing to break the fast. Perlmutter

suggests waiting 12 hours or longer between dinner and the next day’s breakfast. “Time-restricted eating”, or intermittent fasting, can have surprising health benefits, helping crank up production of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a powerful initiator for growth of new brain cells, and kick-start autophagy, the body’s method of cleaning out damaged cells, according to the neurologist.

A plant-based chef based in Bruges, Belgium, Julie Van den Kerchove switched from a raw, vegan diet to a mainly keto diet, low in carbohydrates, to regain energy after “hitting a wall, experiencing hormonal imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. Before, I would have green smoothies with lots of fruit and leafy greens, but would be ‘hangry’ a few hours later.

Now my breakfast consists more of healthy fats and proteins, which helps me stay satisfied and energized until lunchtime. I experience more mental clarity and calmness because my blood sugar is not going up and down,” says Van den Kerchove, a blogger and author of vegan, rawfood and keto cookbooks.

A typical breakfast for her now is a chia seed pudding with a nut or coconut milk, berries, nuts and seeds with a protein powder and stevia, which is easy to prepare in advance, or a warm porridge with hemp seeds, nut butter, chia seeds and almond, hemp or coconut milk, which is high in fiber and healthy fats.

“If I feel like [having] something savory, I’ll have seed crackers topped with avocado and eggs or a Mediterranean omelet,” she adds.

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Like Perlmutter, Fung stresses the importance of eating during daylight hours when certain enzymes are activated. “Our bodies react to daylight even when our eyes are still closed. Eating should match up with our biological clocks, as we are daytime animals, using most of our energy in the day,” she says.

Fung notes Americans that tend to make breakfast the smallest meal of the day and dinner the largest need to better balance meal sizes rather than load up on calories late in the day.

These experts agree on the need to tune into the body’s signals for hunger and satiety, not just eating breakfast on an autopilot schedule.

“If I’ve eaten a huge holiday dinner the night before, I may skip my morning meal. I’m a huge proponent in being flexible and listening to your body,” says Van den Kerchove.

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Sweet Potato Toast with Avocado 1 large sweet potato 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 package of tempeh (or 2 eggs) Extra-virgin coconut or olive oil Black pepper and sea salt Smoked paprika and turmeric (optional) 2 large handfuls spinach or kale (optional) 1 to 2 Tbsp MCT oil (optional) If using organic sweet potatoes, you don’t need to peel them because the skin contains lots of minerals and flavor. Just rinse and dry.

Cut the sweet potato in thin slices of 0.2 to 0.4 of an inch. Put them in your toaster on its highest setting. Repeat three to four times until the sweet potato is completely cooked.

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Preheat at 350° F and roast for 5 to 10 minutes. Rub the sweet potato slices with some extra virgin coconut oil or olive oil and sea salt.

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Serve the sweet potato toast with sliced avocado, tempeh scramble and, if you wish, a spoonful of MCT oil to feel satisfied even longer. If you’re not a fan of avocado, you can replace it with nut cheese, pesto, nut butter or another topping that’s high in healthy fats and low in carbohydrates.

For a vegetarian version: replace the fried tempeh with one to two softly boiled or poached eggs.

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heal. When I’m afraid, I need the company of those who know what it’s like to be afraid, but I need everything safe to heal.

estselling author, poet, cancer survivor and inspirational spiritual teacher Mark Nepo has published 22 books and made numerous appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday program. His latest book, published this year, is The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters.

How does acceptance strengthen our resilience?

Acceptance is not resignation. Acceptance begins with the hard task or practice of seeing things as they are. When we can see things as they are—clearly—then we have real choices. So, if I am afraid and I give over to my fear, then I’m afraid of everything. If I can see things as they are, I can see more clearly exactly what I’m afraid of, and then I have real choices of what my next steps are. Acceptance lets us move forward.

What do you mean by, “To be broken is not a reason to see all things as broken?”

In my cancer journey, after I had a rib removed from my back and a botched chemo treatment, I found myself in a Holiday Inn getting sick every 20 minutes, frightened and in pain, not sure what to do. As the sun started coming up, I realized that while this was happening to me, it wasn’t happening to everyone. Somewhere nearby, a baby was being born and a couple was making love for the first time. Somewhere an estranged parent and grown adult child were talking for the first time after many years. That’s

when it came to me that to be broken is no reason to see all things as broken, because the wholeness of life is what is healing.

When I am broken, I need the company of those who know what it’s like to be broken, but I also need everything not broken to

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times when I have been told things I didn’t want to hear, there has never been a time that I have listened or been listened to that hasn’t been healing. There has never been a time when I have held or been held that hasn’t been healing.

Another practice is being completely present and holding nothing back. We tend to drift up into our minds, especially when afraid, and one of the reasons that all of the different traditions have breathing or meditation practices is to return us to where we are. If I start worrying, if I start getting lost in my fear, I try to look at whatever is before me. I’m in my study as I’m talking to you. I’m looking out the window. I’m seeing the leaves on the trees. I take a breath and try to give my full attention to whatever is before me, and then I start getting grounded again.

The thing is, we’re never going to be free of fear or pain, because that’s part of living, but when we can be present and practice being real and authentic, then the fear lives in us and we don’t live in the fear.

What is the power of authentic expression?

One of the most powerful things we can do when feeling powerless is admit the truth. When I was a little boy, I was so captivated by a butterf ly that I wanted to look at it closely. I didn’t want to hurt it, so I carefully cupped it in my hands. But then I realized that as long as I had it cupped in my hands, I couldn’t see it. I had to let it go to see its magnificent, colorful wings. Forty years later in my cancer journey, I realized that this [experience] was a teacher about expression. When we keep things closed inside us, they pound and make a lot of noise, but we don’t see them. Once we express them, we’re lighter and we see their true colors.

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prevents and/or delays the progression of tumor development across species. Fewer calories cause the cells of the body to block tumor growth, whereas too many calories can lead to obesity, which is closely linked to increased cancer risk in humans.

There’s a connection between too much glucose, increased insulin sensitivity, inflammation and oxidative stress, all factors in obesity and cancer. It’s important to remember that fat doesn’t just sit in a pet’s body harmlessly—it produces inflammation that can promote tumor development.

Feed an anti-inflammatory diet.

Anything that creates or promotes inflammation in the body increases the risk for cancer. Current research suggests cancer is actually a chronic inflammatory disease fueled by carbohydrates. The inflammatory process creates an environment in which abnormal cells proliferate.

Cancer cells require the glucose in carbohydrates to grow and multiply, so work to eliminate this cancer energy source. Carbs to remove from a pet’s diet include processed grains, fruits with fructose and starchy vegetables like potatoes.

Keep in mind that all dry pet food (“fast food”) contains some form of potentially carcinogenic, highly processed starch. It may be grain-free, but it can’t be starch-free because it’s not possible to manufacture kibble without using some type of starch. The correlation between

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consuming fast foods and cancer has been established in humans, so it’s wise to incorporate as much fresh, unprocessed food into an entire family’s diet as can be afforded.

Cancer cells generally can’t use dietary fats for energy, so high amounts of good-quality fats are nutritionally beneficial for dogs fighting cancer, along with a reduced amount of protein and no carbs­—basically a ketogenic diet.

A healthy diet for a pet is one that’s anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, and consists of real, preferably raw, whole foods. It should include high-quality protein, including muscle meat, organs and bones. It should also include high amounts of animal fat, high levels of EPA and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids) and a few fresh-cut, low-glycemic veggies.

This species-appropriate diet is high in moisture content and contains no grains or starches.

Also make sure the diet is balanced following ancestral diet recommendations, which have much more rigorous standards (higher amounts of minerals and vitamins) than the current dietary recommendations for pets. A few beneficial supplements like probiotics, medicinal mushrooms, digestive enzymes and super green foods can also be very beneficial to enhance immune function.

Reduce or eliminate a pet’s exposure to toxins and minimize chronic stress.

These include chemical pesticides like

flea and tick preventives, lawn chemicals linked to cancer (weed killers, herbicides, etc.), tobacco smoke, flame retardants, household cleaners and air-scenting products like candles and plug-ins. Because we live in a toxic world and avoiding all chemical exposure is nearly impossible, a

linked spaying and neutering to increasing cancer rates in dogs. Even better, investigate alternative ways to sterilize a pet without upsetting their important hormone balance.

Refuse unnecessary vaccinations.

Vaccine protocols should be tailored to minimize risk and maximize protection,

periodic detoxification protocol can also benefit a pet.

Research points to the benefits of identifying and removing sources of chronic stress in an animal’s life. Focusing on providing environmental enrichment and opportunities for dogs to just be dogs (play, sniff and run) on a daily basis is important in keeping them happy and healthy.

For dogs, especially a large or giant breed, hold off neutering or spaying until the age of 18 months to 2 years. Studies have

taking into account the breed, background, nutritional status, lifestyle and overall vitality of the pet. Vaccines may cause cancer, and titer testing is a responsible way to ensure a pet has adequate immunity in place of over-vaccinating on an annual basis.

Karen Shaw Becker, DVM, a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets.

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calendar of events THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Trails State Virtual Meetings – Oct 1-22. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host a series of virtual meetings in the effort to update the 2013 Statewide Trails Plan, an 18-mo process that started last fall and will be completed by summer 2021.

Includes 7 regional or use-specific meetings, 6pm.

For details & to register: MichiganTrailsPlan.org.

Gift of a Tree Memorial Planting – 9am-12pm.

A thoughtful way to honor your loved one with a lasting memory and a meaningful contribution to a greener future for years to come. All volunteers required to pass a COVID-19 Pre-Screening Survey/ Waiver that will be sent out prior to the volunteer event and wear a mask while on site. Eliza Howell Park, 23751 Fenkell Ave, Detroit. Register: Greening OfDetroit.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Scarecrow Stroll and Decorating Contest – 5:307:30pm. Stroll through the Goodwill Gardens, the Conservatory and our new trails and vote on your favorite Scarecrows. Family-friendly event featuring live music by Backstreet Affair. See website for cost info. Taylor Conservatory, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. 888-383-4108. TaylorConservatory.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Regenerative Ecology: Restoring Urban Green Spaces Webinar – 10am. Explore the moral and ethical dimensions of environmental sustainability with Dr. Ventra Asana. Register: DetroitAudubon.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Nurture in Nature: The Goddess Within Retreat – 7:30am-7:30pm. Discover your Goddess within, through shamanic journeying, guided meditation, fire ceremony, and more. Experience peace, relaxation, inspiration and bliss. A day of fellowship, inspiration and reflection. $111. Private country forest, 10900 Bitz Rd, Maybee. Preregistration required: Tinyurl.com/y3majvul.

Tree Planting: Manistique Community Treehouse Center – 9am-12pm. Help plant 20-25 trees. All volunteers required to pass a COVID-19 Pre-Screening Survey/Waiver that will be sent out prior to the volunteer event and wear a mask while on site. 223 Manistique St, Detroit. Register: GreeningOfDetroit.com.

Into The Light Vaccine Injury Awareness Walk 2020 – 11am-3pm. It’s time to shine a light of hope, a light of comfort and a light for change. Will have speakers, vendors, a memorial pavilion and children’s activities. Free to walk; $20 adult/T-shirt; $15 child/T-shirt; Free child/no tee. Millennium Park, 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker. 909-289-3406.

MichiganVaccineInjury.org/walk.

Girlz Empowered Workshops – Saturdays, Oct 10-Nov 14. 12-2pm. For girls ages 8 and up who want to show up as their best self every day in every way. Sessions include yoga, meditation, gratitude workshops, self-care, bullying, racism and more. $100/series; scholarships available for those who cannot pay the full price. The Center Wellness, Yoga & Massage, 1200 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. Tinyurl. com/y2w5em2r.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Get Ready for the Cold Winter Season Webinar – 6:30pm. Presented by Jennifer Rasp-Bickerton, DC. How prepared are you for the upcoming cold weather season? Here is your immune support checklist.

More info & to register: TheBetterHealthStore.com.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Tree Planting: Eliza Howell Park – 9am-12pm.

Help plant 40 trees. All volunteers required to pass a COVID-19 Pre-Screening Survey/Waiver that will be sent out prior to the volunteer event and wear a mask while on site. 23751 Fenkell Ave, Detroit.

Register: GreeningOfDetroit.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Halloween Tree Planting: Eliza Howell Park – 9am-12pm. Help plant 40 trees. Costumes encouraged. All volunteers required to pass a COVID-19 Pre-Screening Survey/Waiver that will be sent out prior to the volunteer event and wear a mask while on site. 23751 Fenkell Ave, Detroit. Register: Greening OfDetroit.com.

S.H.E (She Has Everything) Womxn’s Event: Hunters Moon – 6-10pm. Join us for an evening of healing, yoga, meditation, sound bath therapy and journaling. Intro to edibles for medical benefits and how we combine it into yoga practice. COVID-19 pre-screening survey and waiver will be sent prior to the event. Spaces limited due to social distancing restrictions. To register: GoodVibzYoga.com.

ongoing events

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

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

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

248-910-3351. DanceMT.com.

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

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

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

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

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

The Natural Playroom – 9am-3pm. The all-natural materials of wood, silk, wool and cotton impart a warmth and beauty that encourages babies and kids to explore the world around them. Gives kids an inviting space to play. $5-$8/family. Camden Rose Inc, 502 Farmer St, Plymouth. 734-927-5005.

NaturalPlayroom.com.

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

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

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

Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate.

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

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

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

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

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wednesday

vibrations to bring about healing, insight, relaxation, stress and tension relief and so much more. $20.

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

Virtual Wednesday Connection Group – 8-9am.

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

Sound of Soul by Eckankar – 7-8pm. HU is a sacred word to draw Soul closer to God bringing wisdom and awareness. Enhances any faith. Free.

Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. 248-546-9224.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virtual Tai Chi Easy – 10-11am. Tai Chi Easy consists of 5 movements from traditional Yangstyle tai chi that can be done sitting or standing plus other gentle movements, breathing exercises and self-applied massage. All movements are gentle. With Erin Reas. Suggested donation: $5/ class. Via Zoom. To register: Erin@ErinReas.com.

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

Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 6-7:30pm.

4th Thurs. For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults. An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free.

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

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

Gong Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Gong meditation/ sound therapy is a unique type of sound practice that involves using therapeutic gong sounds and

The Sound of Soul: Experience Singing HU – 7-8pm. Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. EckMI.org.

Sisk. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600.

WellnessPlym.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.

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

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

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

Integrated Healing at The Shack – 10am7pm. Receive reiki, energy work, chiropractic care, assisted stretch and breath, talk therapy and more. Direct holistic healing and intuitive counsel consultations available. Cost varies.

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

AKHealingArts.com.

Candlelight Yin Yoga – 6pm. With Rae Golematis.

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

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

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

classifieds OPPORTUNITIES BEAUTY-NATURE-BASED BUSINESS – Science backed. You? Let’s talk. Beverly Cotton: 313-825-9553.

EARN A GENEROUS COMMISSION – Sell print/online advertising F/T or P/T for Natural Awakenings. Relationship-oriented sales. Must have some sales experience. Prior experience in a holistic/ natural/organic/green industry is a big plus. Email cover letter & resume: Publisher@HealthyLiving Michigan.com.

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

Healthy living at your fingertips.

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

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

Posture & Movement – 12pm. Every other Sat. Learn hands-on with Hannah. Strengthening of posture daily functions, proper movement patterns with daily activities & workouts to prevent injury. Proper breathing. Ergonomics of sitting, standing, lifting/bending and work stations to prevent injuries during your day or during sports. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600.

WellnessPlym.com.

Optimal Health & Healing – 12pm. Every other Sat. What does your nervous system have to do with health & immunity? Learn how to take your health to the next level naturally with Dr. Elizabeth

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community resource guide ACUPUNCTURE LIVONIA ACUPUNCTURE LUCKY AARON LI, R.AC.

36616 Plymouth Rd, Livonia 734-469-9149 Contact@LivoniaAcupuncture.com LivoniaAcu.com With a B.A. from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a certification in acupuncture from The China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, Lucky Aaron Li received the teaching from China's leading acupuncturist Dr. Hu Guang, the primary researcher of Tungs' Extraordinary Points: stress, allergies, sinus congestion, depression, infertility, asthma, trouble sleeping, irritable bowel, smoking cessation, fatigue, headaches, migraines, and chronic pains including, but not limited to; feelings of numbing, tingling, burning, cold, hallow, stingy in any skeletal-muscular area of body, and many more ailments. Imagine feeling lighter, energetic and motivated. Wake up refreshed, with a smile on your face and joy in your Heart! We help you become the best you possible with acupuncture!

ALICE HUANG’S NATURAL CHINESE THERAPIES

2939 1st St • Wyandotte • 734-324-1168 1311 N. Main St • Clawson • 248-278-6081 AliceHuangs.com Alternative and holistic healing specializing in natural chinese therapies: acupuncture, massage, cupping, DDS therapy, colon hydrotherapy, foot detox and more.

Multiple locations to better serve you. Make an appointment today.

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CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS THE SANCTUARY CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS SPA

Dr. Patrick F. Jary 33919 Plymouth Rd, Livonia 734-421-7100 SanctuaryChiropracticAndWellnessSpa.com You talk. We listen. We fix. Doctor with 27 years’ experience.

5-Star Google rating. Specializing in neurology, orthopedics and soft tissue injury, with emphasis in holistic wellness, immune system health and pain elimination.

We are always here for you, because to us, you are like our own family.

HOLISTIC HEALING

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

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

The cornerstone of health is balanced body systems, and our 5 pillars – Chiropractic Care, Laser Therapy, Massage, Weight Loss and Nutrition – work together to bring your body into an optimal state of balance. Reclaim life and vitality by eliminating pain, disease and stress. See ad, page 25.

EDUCATION WHOLISTIC TRAINING INSTITUTE 20954 Grand River Ave, Detroit 313-255-6155 WholisticTrainingInstitute.com

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Discover a Healer in You. Make a Healthy Living and Better the Life of Others. State of Michigan-licensed school offering professional certifications for the following alternative health practices: naturopathy, homeopathy, herbology, reflexology, colon hydrotherapy, iridology and many more. Find us on Facebook! Twitter: @WholisticGuru. See ad, page 9.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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

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

Colon-cleansing herbal products such as Turkey Rhubarb herbal combination formula and Reneu’ by First Fitness.

Lose weight wholistically, relieve constipation and bloating, improve your energy and skin and more.

See ad, page 9.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MICHIGAN FOR VACCINE CHOICE

P.O. Box 1121 Troy, MI 48099-1121 Info@MichiganVaccineChoice.org MichganVaccineChoice.org Facebook.com/MichiganForVaccineChoice Twitter.com/MI4VaxChoice Voice: 586-447-2418 • Fax: 586-323-4287 Michigan for Vaccine Choice is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to protecting, informing, educating, advocating and supporting parents' and families' vaccine choice rights.

AMERICAN REGENERATIVE CLINIC 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.

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

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

PSYCHIC MEDICAL INTUITIVE HEALING UNIVERSAL ENERGY HEALING & MASSAGE THERAPY FOR WOMEN Christine Bridges 580 Forest Ave., Suite 3C, Plymouth ChristineBridges2@Comcast.net ChristineBridges2.wixsite.com/website 734-934-7271 By appointment only

Psychic medical intuitive healer with “X-ray vision hands”. Clients that may benefit from her work, includes anyone suffering from an “itis” (arthritis, colitis, etc.), old injuries, anxiety, depression, panic, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADD, ADHD, autism, OCD, sleep concerns, overly stressed, inability to conceive, or miscarriages, babies, unexplained weight-gain or loss, inability to quit (smoking, drinking, abusing yourself), chronic fatigue, energy maintenance for balance, chronic diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. See ad on this page.

REFLEXOLOGY R3 REFLEXOLOGY (RELIEVE, RELEASE, RESTORE)

Kristi Holmes, Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist 689 N Mill St, Ste #103, Plymouth 248-872-3042 (Call or Text) From head to toe, anxiety to vertigo, reflexology can help. Reflexology is a science, acknowledged by the National Institute of Health, based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and the feet that correspond with every gland, organ and part of the body. I received my initial Certification in hands and feet from Branch Reflexology Institute before going on to receive my National Board Certification. I am privileged to work with a variety of clients—men, women and children of all ages and the results I see from reflexology both personally and professionally continue to amaze me.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE AMERICAN REGENERATIVE CLINIC 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.

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

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

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.

Psychic Medical Intuitive Healing Clients that may benefit from this work include: • Anyone suffering from an “itis” (arthritis, colitis, etc.)

• Old injuries • Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Sleep Concerns, Fatigue, Stress • Tight Muscles

• Physical Imbalances • Chronic Pain • Inability to Conceive, or Miscarriages • Unexplained Weight-Gain or Loss • Inability to Quit (smoking, drinking, abusing yourself)

Christine Bridges 580 Forest Avenue Suite 3C • Plymouth christinebridges2@comcast.net christinebridges2.wixsite.com/website

Call or text 734.934.7271 for your appointment

TAI CHI/QIGONG ERIN REAS

313-429-3214 Erin@ErinReas.com ReduceYourStressNow.com Tai Chi Easy can help you manage stress and pain, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, mood and balance. Classes and private lessons are available.

WEIGHT LOSS ELLEN M LAZAR, DC

248-924-2413 ReWellElle@comcast.net NorthBridgeChiropractic.com Modern and traditional chiropractic and science-based nutrition. Confidential, extensive blood panels and lab testing. Determine scientific nutritional support for your health issues, privately. No insurance notification.

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