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NATURAL WAYS TO RELIEVE STRESS

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Being a teenager is never easy, but today amid the upheaval and unusual turmoil of

these pivotal years, many of them are worried about dealing with their families, their grades and the mental health of their friends. Listening carefully without judgment to a teen’s problems is the first step. Other ways to help include stocking the fridge with healthy foods, modeling self-compassion, enjoying creative activities during family time and encouraging them to help others, either personally or through organizations. Learn more in our Healthy Kids department's "Stressed-Out Teens."

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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

22 TAI CHI AND QIGONG Life Force in Motion

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on Living a Wholehearted Life

26 A BETTER BREAKFAST

Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day

28 WISHFUL RECYCLING What Not to Put in the Bin

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DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 12 health briefs 17 therapy

spotlight 18 healthy kids 20 healing ways 22 fit body 24 wise words

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eating 28 green living 30 natural pet 32 transformative travels 33 calendar 35 classifieds 36 resource guide October 2020

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illiam S. Bathgate, president of DE Filters, LLC, is a certified Building Biology Environmental Consultant (BBEC), a Certified Radio Frequency Safety Officer and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. His company conducts heathy William S. home evaluations and remediations to improve sleeping, improve Bathgate concentration, reduce headaches, reduce stress and fatigue. Some people are identified as being diagnosed as having “Electrically Hypersensitive Syndrome” or EHS which reflects a large number of health conditions resulting from our ever-expanding technology use that the services of DE Filters may help improve.

Business and Home Evaluations include building grounding systems; examinations and testing for presence of mold (not a certified mold inspector) and other Indoor Air Quality characteristics; review of HVAC systems; evaluation of solar systems; identification of wiring errors, evaluation of appliances for presence of RF signals; RF evaluation for cell tower radiation exposure and 5G; smart meter mitigation; RF evaluation for WiFi, cordless home phone systems i.e. DECT, and cell phones; magnetic fields and electric field measurements, new building site evaluations; evaluation of foul smells; and more.

DE Filters, while based in Michigan, has affiliates in most areas of the country. All consultations are conducted by personnel certified in Building Biology concepts under the classifications as BBEC certified, and/or Electrical and Magnetic Radiation Specialists.

Phone consultations are available at $75 for up to one hour. Other Fees are based on scope of survey services and remediations contracted. Financing of remediations are available on an affordable monthly payment plan. For more information, call 734-627-7610 or 734-6271083 or email Bill.Bathgate@DEFiltersllc.com. See ads pages 11, 29, 36 and 37.

Ann Arbor Smiles Supports Diabetes Fundraiser

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he one-mile Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) One Walk On Wheels 2020 to end juvenile diabetes will take place at 10 a.m., October 4. Check-in time is 9 a.m. Due to the CDC's COVID-19 guidelines, this year, entrants will stay in their car and roll.

Ann Arbor Smiles has staff that have been battling Type 1 diabetes Emily Kennedy since childhood. They will be walking to show support and raise Marlow money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. There is no cost to register and the support will be greatly appreciated.

Ann Arbor Smiles Dental Group is dedicated to providing the highest-quality family dental services in the most comforting way possible. Each visit is about more than just teeth. Their doctors, hygienists and the rest of the staff are committed to overall well-being, comfort and quality of life.

Emily Kennedy Marlow, DDS, says, “If you are unable to come but wish to donate, you can support our team by making a donation. Any amount is welcome and appreciated!”

Donate at Tinyurl.com/AnnArborSmilesDonations. Event location: Concordia University Stadium, 283 Earhart Rd., Ann Arbor. Office location: 2365 S. Huron Pkwy., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-677-8700 or visit AnnArborSmiles.com. See ads pages 3, 22, 37 and 38.

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Better to Be Safe than Sorry

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Ann Arbor Thermography uses digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) as an ideal way to screen for breast cancer because it is totally non-invasive and can be used safely at any age. The denser breast tissue before menopause that makes standard mammograms difficult do not pose any problems for thermograms. DITI can often pick up changes well before they become clear on other screening methods, including inflammatory breast cancer, a more aggressive form that can’t be picked up by mammograms.

Thermal imaging is best used in conjunction with mammography, and can also be used when mammograms aren’t tolerated or otherwise feasible.

It does not involve compressing the breast or exposure to radiation, and also can detect vascular changes in breast tissue that might indicate the presence of cancer years before other methods of screening. All studies are read by board-certified physicians for reliability and accountability.

Location: 210 Little Lake Dr., Ste. 10, Ann Arbor. For appointments and more information, call 734-332-6290, email Thermography@DrSickels. com or visit AAThermography.com. See ads pages 8, 9 and 37.

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 TheBetterHealthStore.com/better-health-ann-arbor.html. See ad inside front cover.

Discover the Benefits of a Life Coach

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ife Coach Nia Spongberg is based in Ann Arbor. She supports adventurous people around the country to blaze new trails in their time, tasks and transitions. She explains, “I work with people whose goals relate to productivity, sense of self and quality of life.

I help them get unstuck, bring their actions and intentions into alignment and step Nia Spongberg fully into their gifts.” Since the emergence of COVID-19 she’s seen a shift in what people are seeking support around—with more of a focus in recent months on developing healthy daily routines and schedules, figuring out how to remain productive and engaged while working from home and examining alternative career options.

Nia has a strong interest and background in organizing and productivity, having run her own professional organizing business for seven years before transitioning into coaching. Believing in the inherent self-wisdom and creativity of her clients, she says that, “underpinning my work are the beliefs that teamwork and the human spirit are magical things; the forest and the trees are each worth exploring; and that every challenge is an opportunity in disguise.” She meets with clients via phone, Zoom, and in her unique “Walk & Talk” sessions at seven local natural areas around Ann Arbor.

For more information, call 734-531-9024, email Nia@NiaSpongberg. com or visit NiaSpongberg.com. See ad page 36.

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An Authoritative Volume on Holistic Dentistry

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ev. Dr. Stephen A. Lawrence, a pioneer focusing his holistic practice treating patients’ general wellness as the anchor of their dental health, has written a new book, Holistic Dental Care. While conventional dental care still relies on outdated treatment methods, including the use of toxic elements such as mercury and fluoride, and the medical Stephen A. establishment continues to promote these Lawrence practices, more and more patients are beginning to realize that there are safer, more effective ways to care for their teeth and gums.

He states, “Scientific studies suggest that our mind/body relationship, psychological function, physical activity and the food we eat all affect us at biological levels, where our habits can alter our immune system and affect our physical, emotional and spiritual health. When we get sick on any level, from an ordinary cold to a cavity or gum disease, it’s usually because of some imbalance in our immune system, often triggered by chronic inflammation, oxidative stress and toxins. Holistic dentistry addresses these issues by supporting a patient’s comprehensive health.” Lawrence has built his mercury-free, cosmetic dental practice to become one of America’s leaders in the field of holistic dental health care, and spiritual and nutritional counseling.

For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/HolisticDentalCare.

Farm to Table Dining at The Grange

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he Grange Kitchen & Bar serves market-fresh, upscale American fare and artisanal cocktails in a welcoming, refined space.

Chef Brandon Johns believes that the freshest ingredients, grown sustainably and sourced from people we know, are the basis for the best food. They specialize in seasonal menus inspired by the fresh flavors of local farms and farmers’ markets.

Johns makes his own pates, terrines and sausages. He says, “At Grange, our commitment to local and sustainable sources reflects

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both our commitment to the community and our commitment to bringing the best of the farm’s bounty to the table when it’s fresh and at the peak of its flavor.”

Much of the locally sourced menu begins at the Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market. Favorite purveyors include Tantre, Goetz, Garden Works and Seeley Farms.

Reservations are recommended.

Curbside pickup is available. Location: 118 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor.

For more information, call 734-995-2107 or visit Grange KitchenAndBar.com.

Experience Life on the Farm

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amily Farm Days at Growing Hope Urban Farm, from 5 to 7 p.m., October 7, and 10 a.m. to noon, October 14, is a chance for everyone to tour the farm, enjoy cooking activities and free veggies for a fun, interactive visit. Attendees will learn about ways we can grow our own food, have fun in the garden and come away with some outdoor learning activities to do at home.

As a safety precaution, all farm visitors must wear a mask or face covering over their nose and mouth and maintain a six-foot distance from anyone that does not live in their household.

Admission is $20 for families of up to four people or free for those eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Location: 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. For more information, call 734-786-8401, email Nia@GrowingHope.net or visit Growing Hope.net.

KUDOS Following a tip from concerned sources that animals weren’t being properly cared for, animal cruelty investigators from the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) executed a search warrant and seized 14 cats and 31 dogs from a Pittsfield Township residence in September.

Investigators from HSHV arrived to find two dead dogs and 43 animals living among raw sewage and excrement. Some of the animals were fearful and underweight, and several were in need of emergency medical care. They were immediately transported to HSHV for treatment. When animals are in danger, there are often vulnerable humans in danger, as well.

People can report suspected animal abuse to HSHV at 734-661-3512 or hshv.org/report.

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 marketYogacharya ing coordinator, says, “It was truly a special Oliver weekend 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.

New Critical Problem with ‘Smart’ Meters: Just When You Thought it was Safe to Opt-Out

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ronically, now that PG&E, Seattle City Light, Consumers Energy, DTE and other utilities is offering to disable the wireless RF function (for a hefty price) in their smart meters, we find that there’s yet another extremely critical problem with the meters.

Just when you thought you had mastered all the esoteric acronyms such RF Mesh, 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz ZigBee, and all the problems with ‘smart’ meters, here’s one more: Switching-Mode Power Supply or SMPS. This new element in the ‘smart’ meter con- A Smart Meter shielded with the Iron Maiden. troversy deserves immediate full official and public attention.

In our on-going investigation into why so-called ‘smart’ meters being installed by PG&E, DTE, Consumers Energy, Duke Energy and many utilities against rising public opposition are causing so many people to be sick, and so many problems with other electric and electronic equipment, we have been fortunate to obtain the advice of electrical engineers.

On examination of typical meters, including ABB, GE, ITRON and Landis+Gyr, and many others they report that, in addition to its RF transmitter, each wireless digital meter also has a component called the ‘switching-mode power supply’ (SMPS) – switching power supply for short. Its function is to ‘step down’ the 240v alternating current (AC) coming in from the utility pole power lines to the 3.3 to 12 volts of direct current (DC) required to run the meter’s digital electronics which record the electricity usage data and send out the various RF transmissions.

The SMPS function emits sharp spikes of millisecond bursts constantly, 24/7. The SMPS on the commonly used ITRON Openway model, for instance, which is within the smart meter models widely installed by PG&E and other utilities throughout their territory, has been measured to emit spikes of up to 50,000 Hz and higher. This constant pulsing of high frequencies, in addition to the RF function, is causing not only interference with other electric and electronic equipment in many homes with smart meters installed, but also is causing havoc with biological systems in its field of exposure.

Wu’s Tai Chi Chuan Academy of Ann Arbor, LLC, has been awarded the title of 2020 Best Tai Chi School in Ann Arbor.

The school is headed by Sifu Genie Parker, chief instructor-Midwest, with more than 30 years of experience training and teaching Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan. She is the first non-Chinese woman to take on disciples for the Wu family, and only the third person in North America to be so honored.

In-person outdoor classes are offered at the Academy with safety protocols and social distancing in place for everyone’s health and safety. Online classes are offered via Zoom.

We created the Iron Maiden©® to aid our friends and neighbors to protect themselves from the pulsing RF signal coming from a Smart Meter. It is much more effective than the typical wire mesh meter guards.

In our testing the RF signal is still significant when using these mesh meter guards. The metal mesh meter guard does reduce the RF a bit, but many of our customers still report feeling these RF effects.

Location: 4117 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-249-9887, email Info@WuStyle-AnnArbor.com or visit Wu Style-AnnArbor.com.

For more information or to schedule your healthy home evaluation call 734-627-7610. Visit DEFiltersLLC.com. See ads pages 29, 36, and 37.

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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

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.

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.

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Calm Down Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness

by Marlaina Donato

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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.

Gut Instincts Studies involving both mice and humans show that beneficial gut microorganisms are altered by emotional stress. The same bacteria responsible for bolstering the body’s fortress of immunity also generate neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepi14

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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.”

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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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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 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

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. 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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by Steve Gray, DDS or most of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has created more change to every aspect of our daily lives than any other event. While things are far from back to normal, every little step back to normalcy has been refreshing. After months of being shuttered, dental offices in Michigan have mostly returned to regular operations with the addition of increased personal protective equipment (PPE) and coronavirus compliance protocols.

So far, receiving dental care has not been linked to the spread of COVID-19 among dental staff or communities. The increase in PPE, detailed screening protocols, use of air purification systems and uncompromising sterilization procedures has been very effective.

At Ann Arbor Smiles, we have had roughly 5,500 total visits and 2,600 cleanings since reopening in June with zero known transmissions of COVID-19 to patients or staff. Those with concerns about the safety of visiting a dental office can call a local dentist or the Michigan Dental Association to learn about the measures that have been put into place to assure their safety and get the confidence to return to routine care.

Delaying dental care can lead to much more costly and invasive treatment such as periodontal therapy (gum disease), root canals or dental implants. Seeing a dentist at least

every six months for a checkup and cleaning is still the best preventive recommendation. The link between poor oral health and other systemic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes is widely accepted by both medical and dental professionals.

Many dentists encountered an overflow of work in the months that followed reopening—some of which could have been prevented by earlier intervention. As recently reported in the New York Times, many dentists report seeing a steep increase in the number of cracked or fractured teeth.

Most of these teeth can be saved with crowns or conservative onlay restorations, but the longer these fractures are allowed to damage the tooth without treatment, the less likely that is. For some patients, there are concerns about the costs associated with dental care, but there are many options available for patients with and without insurance coverage.

Those with dental insurance may have unused benefits remaining due to the extended closing of dental offices. The last few months of the year can be a great time to use those benefits if they expire on December 31. For those without dental insurance, some dental offices provide an in-house dental savings plan that can save individuals and families hundreds or thousands of dollars per year. Many employers also offer a health savings or flexible spending account that can be used for dental health care. Also, there are special financing programs like CareCredit or LendingTree which provide zero-percent financing for 12 months at participating offices.

For those that may be suffering from a cracked or broken tooth, or are simply overdue for a preventive visit, the best thing to do is to call a local dentist and begin receiving care again. Dental professionals have worked very hard alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration office to ensure patients can return safely to their local dental office.

Dr. Steve Gray, DDS, is a general dentist at Ann Arbor Smiles, with two locations in Ann Arbor. He has a focus on cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, full-mouth restorative care and computerized CAD/CAM restorations.

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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.”

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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.

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TAI CHI AND QIGONG Life Force in Motion

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he flowing movement of tai chi mirrors the serenity of water, but still waters run deep. This ancient practice of gentle meditative movement is an offshoot of Chinese martial arts that offers a spectrum of surprising benefits, including healthier soft tissues and bones, as well as improved sleeping.

According to Harvard Health Publishing, when practiced consistently, tai chi supports both upper and lower body strength with effects that are akin to resistance training and brisk walking. Tai chi

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helps to fine-tune neurons of the inner ear and encourages muscle and ligament flexibility, resulting in better balance and fewer falls.

The practice is highly adaptable and anyone can benefit, even those that are wheelchair-bound or recovering from surgery.

“It appears effortless, with slow and smooth movements, but there is immense power underneath the tranquility,” says Paul Lam, family physician and director of the Tai Chi for Health Institute, in Sydney, Australia. “Tai chi has been shown by over 500

medical studies to benefit almost all aspects of health, including mobility, immunity and heart and lung function.” Lam also highlights other related benefits, including lower blood pressure, less arthritis pain and stress relief.

Research published last year in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows that 12 weeks of tai chi practice initiated beneficial changes in the immune system with subsequent improvement of lung function in children ages 6 to 12 with asthma.

Lee Holden, a qigong master teacher at the Holden QiGong Center, in Santa Cruz, California, emphasizes the consequence of being in perpetual “fight-orflight” mode from everyday, nonthreatening life stresses. “The waves crashing to the shore, the river flowing down the mountain, demonstrate nature’s boundless energy. We, as human beings, have cut ourselves off from that source of energy. Through qigong practice, we plug back into that natural energy reserve and circulate it through our minds and bodies. Stress, like a kink in the hose, causes a stagnation of qi. Relaxation, like unwinding the kink, gets the qi to flow.”

Twelve weeks of tai chi practice initiates beneficial changes in the immune system.

A River of Energy While tai chi is a modified martial art with a focus on form, its close relative, qigong, is a mind-body wellness system that uses breath, simple movement and stillness. Both cultivate qi, or life force, that is believed to permeate all natural existence. The concept of qi, yet to be understood scientifically, is the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the focus of many studies in China and elsewhere.

“It is believed that qi flows throughout and around the body.

If we are healthy, the qi will be moving smoothly and abundantly.

If we are not healthy, the qi may be stagnant, excessive or deficient,” says qigong instructor and acupuncturist Jeffrey Chand, in British Columbia, Canada.

Robert Chuckrow, a retired physics professor in Ossining, New York, and the author of Tai Chi Dynamics and The Tai Chi Book, explains, “When muscles are tensed, qi is inhibited. Instead, when muscles are relaxed and the body is open and moves naturally, qi is enhanced. Such cultivation of qi is the main component of qigong. Tai chi actually includes qigong.” Chuckrow currently has two students that are 100 years old and notes that seniors greatly appreciate and benefit from these arts once they experience the connection between mind and body.

Nourishing the Nervous System Tai chi and qigong lower the stress hormone cortisol, improve brain function and have been shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Both approaches are part of many addiction recovery programs to help nourish mind-body connections for better managing stress.

“In my view, both qigong and tai chi are wonderful exercises for the nervous system, which during practice, undergoes intense moment-to-moment receiving, processing and sending of neural electrical information. This electricity stimulates cells to absorb oxygen and nutrients and expel waste products, and it beneficially helps arrange material within cells,” says Chuckrow.

In essence, it’s all about encouraging calm, something we all need. Chand summarizes its benefits superbly. “It empowers individuals to help themselves. The more stress management tools we have to help ourselves, the better our overall health and quality of life is.”

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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

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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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What practices do you recommend?

Two of the oldest medicines known to human beings are our ability to hold and our ability to listen. Even though there are

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.

For more information, book readings and conversations, visit MarkNepo.com. For webinars, visit Live.MarkNepo.com.

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A Better Breakfast

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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

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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.

Teresa Fung, a professor of nutrition at Simmons University and adjunct professor at Harvard University, both in Boston, cautions about completely cutting carbs from breakfast, however. “Fruits and vegetables are important healthy sources of carbs, essential to get enough fiber to maintain healthy gut microbiome and feed the good bacteria in your GI tract,” says Fung, who is an associate editor for The Journal of Nutrition. “Optimal morning fuel will include a good dose of protein, vitamins and minerals, fiber, antioxidants and some heart-healthy fats.

It will also include a healthy source of carbs that your body can use as energy, leaving proteins to be used for protein synthesis,” says Fung, suggesting a simple, but hearty breakfast of high-fiber oatmeal or yogurt with nuts and fruit.

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.

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

A Healthy First Meal

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.

You could also use your oven to make the sweet potato toast. 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.

In the meantime, heat a spoonful of extra virgin coconut oil in a frying pan. Cut the tempeh in smaller pieces and bake until golden. Flavor with black pepper and sea salt. I also love adding smoked paprika and turmeric. If you wish, you can add two large handfuls of spinach too.

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)

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.

Provided by Julie Van Den Kerchove, JuliesLifestyle.com.

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Wishful Recycling

What Not to Put in the Bin

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or those that have been putting recyclables in a plastic bag and placing it in a curbside bin, it’s likely going straight into a landfill. That bowling ball, those yard clippings and dirty pizza boxes are contaminating the recycling stream and increasing the cost of recycling programs nationwide at a particularly challenging time amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuing rise in contaminated items is known in the biz as “wishful recycling”. The current crisis is only making it worse. In some places, recycling itself is becoming wishful.

As stores and restaurants struggle to survive, local tax revenues have dropped sharply, forcing municipalities to slash budgets.

Many small towns and a few big cities have stopped recycling programs altogether. Others have cut back on what they will accept or substituted drop-off bins for curbside pickup. States are pulling back from encouraging bottle-deposit returns. The plastic masks, gloves and wipes mistakenly tossed into recycle bins are endangering waste workers that must remove them. With the coronavirus shown to cling to plastic for three days, many workers around the country have become ill from such exposure.

Meanwhile, waste is mounting. Consumers are now having groceries delivered, picking them up or ordering them online, adding hundreds of millions more plastic bags and cardboard boxes to the waste stream. The Solid Waste Association of North America estimates that U.S. cities saw a 20 percent average increase 28

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in municipal solid waste and recycling collection in March and part of April. And because China stopped accepting 99 percent of the world’s recyclables two years ago, recycling operations are struggling for disposal locations.

“There is the potential for households to generate more waste than they did before, but there is also an opportunity to focus on waste prevention, increase your reuse and recycling efforts, and use food more efficiently,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency advises on epa.gov. “Now is a great time to focus on waste prevention where possible, and when recycling, keep the materials as clean and dry as possible.”

To be more conscious about recycling habits, “Instead of, ‘When in doubt, throw it in,’ it should be, ‘When in doubt, throw it out,’” says David Keeling, president of the National Recycling Coalition.

The Washington State nonprofit Sustainable Connections estimates that 25 percent of what goes into recycling containers is not recyclable. “Contamination significantly increases the cost to process recyclables and makes it harder for processors to market their products, creating a huge economic challenge,” according to SustainableConnections.org. “We rely on the private sector to take away our waste, and they need to be able to turn a profit in order to run a viable business.”

Unfortunately, “Across the country and within Florida, we are seeing a growing trend on contamination in recycling,” says Travis Barnes, recycling coordinator of Florida’s Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa. The worst offenders, he says, are people that don’t sufficiently clean out mayonnaise or ketchup containers, as well as put plastic bags in the recycling bin that can become entangled in multimillion-dollar equipment, bringing the entire sorting process to a halt.

Beth Porter, climate campaigns director for the nonprofit Green America and author of Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Sorting Out the Recycling System, says there’s a lot of confusion on what to put in the bin. She points to Michigan, which aims for 30 percent recycling by 2025 and created videos featuring “Recycling Raccoons” that offer instructions on proper sorting. In Washington, D.C., says Porter, “Workers peek in recycling bins and can tag the bin with some specific info telling you not to throw in plastic bags and contaminated stuff,” lowering contamination rates by 30 percent.

“The public demands curbside recycling,” Barnes says. “It is highly ranked as something the public wants,” but people also need to be more aware to make the system more efficient.

Even with the current challenges, environmentalists see recycling as a key strategy for a planet sinking under plastic waste. “As we navigate this new reality together, consumers whose circumstances allow for it should begin to reshape how they think about plastic pollution,” advises the World Economic Forum website weForum.org. “It’s a real and present crisis we can stop in its tracks right now­—if we make choices that lead to a cleaner and more sustainable future.”

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

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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 consuming fast foods and cancer has been established in humans, so it’s wise to incorporate as

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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 prod-

ucts like candles and plug-ins. Because we live in a toxic world and avoiding all chemical exposure is nearly impossible, a 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

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, taking into account the breed, background, nutritional status, lifestyle and

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 linked spaying and neutering to increasing cancer rates in dogs. Even better,

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.

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t General location of historical Marker "Early State

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Living History on Display

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by Kathy Matteo eing confined to home for more than six months has taken its toll.

Whether an active family of five, a retired couple or an individual living alone, there are times when everyone just needs to "get out". The problem is where to go. Even a simple shopping trip may not be worth the potential risks of exposure to others, and the complications of navigating anywhere can negate efforts for a great escape.

Michiganders have hidden resources for adventure in plain view, places to go that are passed by every single day.

These are the historical markers scattered across the entire state; those hefty, dark green signs with gold lettering and a black wolverine pictured at the top. A visit to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) (www2.dnr.state.mi.us/HistoricalMarkers) will reveal a map pointing to endless possibilities for mini-trips that can bring us closer to Mother Nature, reveal fascinating facts about the history of the great state of Michigan and even provoke spontaneous research for more information.

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important stories involving a place, event or person. Through historical markers, a community can remember and celebrate its unique history, visitors from other areas can learn about Michigan and the state’s history can be passed down through the generations. There are now more than 1,700 historical markers across both the lower and upper peninsulas.

The first marker to be erected is on the campus of Michigan State University near Beaumont Tower. Subsequent early markers featured the Lake Superior iron industry and Detroit’s auto industry. Today’s collection includes hydroelectric power at dams throughout the state, buildings and homes of architectural importance, Native American history and much more. Many of the sites can be leisurely explored and photos taken with few people nearby. Choosing a theme for these outings beforehand may be helpful, which is easy to do using the DNR website. In the List tab, enter a keyword to search. Another plan is to pick a town nearby and check the map for all the markers located en route.

For a pleasant country drive, head northwest of Lansing to DeWitt Township.

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the tutelage of Orville and Wilbur Wright.

In the same vicinity stands Gunnisonville School, a well-preserved, one-room schoolhouse. To the east of Lansing is another rural community, Williamston. In the town are multiple historical markers, and four miles to the west stands a marker in a roadside park telling about the old plank road that is now Grand River Avenue.

For families with older kids, take a drive into Lansing and the capital hub. There you will find the childhood home of activist and orator Malcolm X, the Sophie Turner House depicting Colonial Revival architecture (much like Mount Vernon), and the birthplace of the Oldsmobile automobile.

There are dozens more historical markers to find, making the capital an ideal spot for multiple outings. A stop along the beautiful, meandering Grand River in the middle of the city is an ideal place for a picnic lunch or snack. The river’s history encompasses stories of Michigan’s Native Americans and French explorers, as well as French, British and American fur traders. There are at least two historical markers along the Grand River, and finding them is a must.

Historical markers are generally in plain sight, but at times they can be difficult to locate. This is where some added fun comes in, and the excursion becomes a bit of a scavenger hunt. Find and read them together; they are loaded with interesting, thought-provoking facts and stories.

Be sure to look on both sides of the signs, as there is often more information on the backside. And be sure everyone has their cellphones with them. Many questions are bound to come up and can be answered through an immediate search.

Be prepared to hear comments such as, “I never knew that!” and, “To think this place has been so close all this time!” Recreating via Michigan’s Historical Marker program is inexpensive, educational and fun.

Kathy Matteo lives in Williamston and has been a teacher, skin care consultant, medical transcriptionist, standardized test evaluator, standardized test writer, master gardener and served on the Haslett School Board for 22 years. She can be reached at MamaOf5kcm@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 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 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.

Fall Fiber Expo – Oct 10-11. 9am-5pm, Sat; 10am4pm, Sun. Features vendors with great products, fiber animals and tons of fun. $4-$6 (cash only).

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor. FiberExpo.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. Michigan VaccineInjury.org/walk.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Stewardship Workday: Huron Parkway Nature Area – 1-4pm. Help cut invasive shrubs from this oak-hickory woodland. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration.

Pre-registration required: A2gov.org/NAPevents.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Virtual Stewards’ Circle – 7:30-8:30am. Topic: Fall and Winter Bird Watching at Home and in Ann Arbor’s Parks. Are you interested in learning more about how to care for our natural areas?

Then join the Stewardship Network’s Huron Arbor Cluster for an informal discussion on a monthly topic with volunteer and professional land stewards, plus others interested in nature.

Free. For Zoom link: A2.org/NAPevents. More info: StewardshipNetwork.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Animal Haunts – 6:30-9:30pm. A non-scary, educational and entertaining fall event. Show up in your costume and join our staff as we and follow clues to help solve the Black Walnut Mystery.

Pre-registration required. A candy-free event, but there will a special take-home gift for every child in attendance. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-997-1553.

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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. 734-475-1892. MFCenter.org.

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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 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734-757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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. SelfRealization CentreMichigan.org.

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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: 734769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Group reading and discussion of this popular Foundation for Inner Peace metaphysical book; includes study materials and text. Donation requested. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 734-327-0270.

InterfaithSpirit.org.

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

More info, Carol Blotter: 734-475-0942. 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@SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.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.

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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. Chelsea FarmersMkt.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. 734757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

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.

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. 734-9752745. TLCAA.com. AAOpenMeditation.com.

Meditation Group – 10:30am-11:45am. Beginning and experienced meditators welcome. Group is open to exploring and integrating the spiritual teachings from a variety of wisdom traditions. 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.

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.

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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.

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. 734-757-8567.

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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.

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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.

Nature & Nurture Fertility Support Group – 6:308pm. Group is to bring those experiencing infertility together to support each other while enjoying the healthy benefits of nature. $5/session. 734-320-4958 or KNelson@KathleenNelsonCounseling.com.

Intensive Meditation with Lighthouse Center – 7pm, gather; 7:30-10:15pm, chanting. 1st & 3rd Fri. Chanting and prayer, followed by meditating 20 mins on each of the 7 chakra energy centers.

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

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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.

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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.

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 23.

ANTIQUES RESTORATION & REPURPOSING MATERIALS UNLIMITED

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY 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.

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

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

Nia is a certified life and productivity coach (ACC, CPC) who helps adventurous people blaze new trails in their time, tasks, and transitions. Her "Walk & Talk" sessions (held at 7 local natural areas) are an especially powerful way to get moving toward your goals. Nia also coaches by phone and Zoom. Get in touch for a free discovery call.

Clinically certified aromatherapist Check us 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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JOAN ROSE CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN 734-323-9485 IAHP.com/JoanRoseChiro

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

A light touch and deep listening allow healing to occur.

DETOX/COLONIC

INNERSPACE HOLISTIC

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

DIRTY ELECTRICITY (EMC) REMEDIATION DE FILTERS LLC

10909 Monticello Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169 734-627-7610 DEFiltersLLC.com William S. Bathgate, president of DE Filters, LLC, is a certified Building Biology Environmental Consultant (BBEC), a Certified Radio Frequency Safety Officer (RFSO) and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). His company conducts heathy home evaluations and remediations to improve sleeping and concentration, and reduce headaches, stress and fatigue. Some people are identified as being diagnosed as having “Electrically Hypersensitive Syndrome” or EHS which reflects a large number of health conditions resulting from our ever-expanding technology use that the services of DE Filters LLC may help improve. See ads page 11, 29 and 37.

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.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 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 13 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 22.

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.

HEATHY HOME EVALUATIONS DE FILTERS LLC

10909 Monticello Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169 734-627-7610 DEFiltersLLC.com William S. Bathgate, president of DE Filters, LLC, is a certified Building Biology Environmental Consultant (BBEC), a Certified Radio Frequency Safety Officer (RFSO) and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). His company conducts heathy home evaluations and remediations to improve sleeping and concentration, and reduce headaches, stress and fatigue. Some people are identified as being diagnosed as having “Electrically Hypersensitive Syndrome” or EHS which reflects a large number of health conditions resulting from our ever-expanding technology use that the services of DE Filters LLC may help improve.

See ads page 11, 29 and 36.

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 24.

HYPNOSIS HYPNOSIS IN ANN ARBOR

Conrad J. Welsing, MA, CH Professional Hypnotic Consultant 734-516-5962 (voice/text) conNEXTtext.com Need a mental reset, conquer a fear that holding you back or change an unwanted habit, hypnosis could benefit you. Personal sessions at Parkway Center in Ann Arbor. Explore the role of hypnosis in self-care with nocost Zoom classes, Info@conNEXTtext.com.

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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

SMOKING CESSATION PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

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 22.

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

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

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.

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 13 and 21.

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.

John Du Bois, CMI, CMR 247 W. Main Street, Milan 734-439-8800 • MoldProllc.com

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

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

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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.

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

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

REIKI/VIBRATIONAL SOUND HEALING

MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION

MoldPro offers chemical-free mold remediation, independent certified mold testing, inspection and consultation services all over SE Michigan specializing in mold biotoxin illness clients.

Center - A Joyful Journey 734-883-8775

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

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

734-834-5995 Nishi@JoyParade.co JoyParade.co

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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. I have been a medical massage therapist since 1987. I will get the pain out.

Muscular, sciatica, back pain, etc. $75/hour.

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