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letter from the publishers The Food Revolution is Underway

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A growing number of Americans are moving toward plant-based foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal

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welfare reasons, but stay for the flavorful foods that they discover along their dietary journey—and the health benefits they reap.

Roots of Good Health: Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet,” a development that comes with the promise of glowing health and expanding culinary horizons.

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Our main feature shares the secrets of making this a seamless transition in “The

We take this concept a step further with “Meatless Makeover: A Plant-Based Spin on

Classic Dishes,” complete with a mouth-watering recipe for Walnut Meat Tacos.

Plants also play a starring role in other important aspects of our lives in “Vegan Fit-

ness: A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet,” which explains how eating lower on the food chain benefits body, soul and the environment.

The use of cannabidiol (CBD) is a hot topic; the popularity of tinctures, capsules and

lotions has grown exponentially along with the science to prove their efficacy in remediating physical pain. Newer, but equally as robust, is the viability of CBD as a remedy for mental health-related issues, experts say, pointing to anxiety, depression and stress as the top three applications. Our Healing Ways department article, “CBD’s New Frontier: Help for Mental Health,” reveals the healing powers hemp-based oil.

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GOOD HEALTH

Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

18 VEGAN FITNESS

A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet

20 CBD’S NEW FRONTIER Help for Mental Health

22 MEATLESS MAKEOVER

A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

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24 COLD-BUSTERS Natural Remedies for Kids

26 RONNIE CUMMINS on Growing a Movement

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The Power of Meaningful Coincidence

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Holistic Care

Taking Care of the Whole Body

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

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exter Dental Studio takes a holistic approach when addressing the oral health of their patients. Dr. Piiamari Bowers, DDS, and Dr. Sophia Cornish, DDS, say, “You can't have a healthy body without a healthy mouth. We take this into consideration with every visit and offer a variety of alternative and natural services. This makes us unique in the dental community.”

Dexter Dental Studio values educating Dr. Sophia Cornish and Dr. Piiamari Bowers our future generations. Children enjoy taking part in the Hands-on Learning Lab, where they conduct fun experiments and discuss healthy lifestyle choices. Uuno the Bravery Assistant, a dental comfort dog, brings a calming energy to the environment and even sits in with patients during their appointments.

They are excited to offer myofunctional therapy for patients of all ages. Myofunctional therapy is an exercise-based treatment modality that helps patients prevent or correct symptoms and conditions associated with disorders of the face, mouth and jaws. This improves tongue placement, breathing, speaking, chewing and swallowing, which can have a huge impact on their overall health and well-being, including apnea, relapse after braces, TMJ dysfunction, thumb/finger sucking and more.

Dexter Dental Studio also screens patients for signs of hypertension, diabetes and sleep apnea. They offer supplements, probiotics and other natural solutions to improve and maintain oral health, working closely with physicians.

Location: 7300 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd., Ste. 300, Ann Arbor. For more information or to make appointments call 734-426-8360 or visit DexterDentalStudio.com. See ad, page 29.

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acqueline Featherly, ND, will provide a review of the major mental, emotional and behavioral health concerns of childhood from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 7, at Naturopathic Institute of Therapies & Education (NITE), in Mount Pleasant. Topics include oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated w/streptococcal infections.

Attendees will learn how to identify the differences and discuss how to find the best protocol for the child. Proven remedies and cases will be visited, as well as practice cases. Featherly has more than 40 years of experience and is also an instructor at NITE. Cost is $89. Location: 503 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant. To register, call 989-317-4787 or visit NaturopathicCommunityCenter.org. See ad, inside back cover.

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Getting from Farm to Fork

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ood, energy, water and climate crises, plus a global rise in obesity amidst widespread hunger and undernutrition, have re-focused public attention on the deficiencies and complexities of the global food system. Yet, the diversity of alternative food systems demonstrates that food systems can be nutrition-sensitive, socially just and sustainable.

Food Literacy for All, a lecture series hosted by the University of Michigan, Detroit Food Policy Council and Food Lab Detroit meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through

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April at Angell Hall, Auditorium B, 419 South State Street, in Ann Arbor. Community members may RSVP at Tinyurl.com/FoodLiteracy ForAll.

The annual Local Food Summit 2020 will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 9 at the Morris Lawrence Building of Washtenaw Community College, 4800 East Huron River Drive, in Ann Arbor, with keynote speaker farmer activist and author of Farming While Black, Leah Penniman. Register at Local FoodSummit.org.

Transforming food systems will require coordinated effort, discipline and practical perspectives for understanding how value systems shape food and agriculture.

Humane Society Introduces Private Rehoming

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umane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is making it possible for local residents to find a new home for their pets because of moving, landlord rules or other reasons. Karie McMahon, HSHV intake manager, says, “While we have a beautiful animal shelter, when animals have never known a home away from home, it can be especially hard on both people and their pets.”

HSHV offers a free listing service on their website where pet parents can showcase the animals they need to rehome, along with a photo. Just as potential adopters can see animals in the shelter, they can view these private adoption listings and contact the family directly. “Our hope is that by providing folks with the necessary resources, they either discover they can keep their pets or can confidently rehome them, without a shelter stay,” says McMahon. “If someone adopts an unsterilized animal from the private adoption listing, we’ll help get that pet spayed or neutered.”

The rehoming listing service launched in January, and within two hours it had its first listing. Several companion animals have already been rehomed.

For more information, visit hshv.org/rehome.

Limited Engagement with an Ordained Buddhist Monk

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uron River Sangha is a community practicing mindfulness in the tradition of Venerable Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

Participants bring mindfulness to all aspects of daily living. People of all religious and faith traditions are welcome. Brother Phap Vu (True Dharma Rain) will be practicing sitting and walking meditation, and leading Dharma discussions with the Brother Phap Vu sangha every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. through May at the Ann Arbor Zen Buddhist Temple.

Brother Phap Vu, a native of Chicago, was ordained in 2003

by Thich Nhat Hanh in Plum Village, France. In 2011, he was ordained as a Dharma Teacher. He is a self-described Buddhist nerd who likes to explore Buddhist history and Buddhist psychology, and who is in it for the inner transformation. Brother Phap Vu is committed to the monastic path and to helping individuals, communities, and the Earth along the way.

Admission is free. Location: 1214 Packard Ave., Ann Arbor. For more information, call Kathleen Anzicek at 734-260-0273, email KAnzicek50@gmail.com or visit DharmaPathways.org/about.

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he eighth annual Spring Enlightened Soul Expo, sponsored by the Enlightened Soul Center, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room and Body Mind Spirit Guide, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 28, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 29, at a new

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news briefs spring venue, Saline Middle School. This is the largest indoor holistic/psychic event in Michigan, with more than 150 booths from around the Midwest, featuring vendors, bodyworkers, readers and presentations.

The auditorium offers nine gallery readings with eight different mediums giving messages from loved ones in spirit for audience members, and an additional room with nine informational presentations on topics such as energy work, angels, altars and 5D consciousness.

Admission is $11 with discounts for students, kids, and weekend passes. Location: 7190 N. Maple Rd., Saline. For more information, visit EnlightenedSoulExpo.com. See ad, this page.

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nited Way of Washtenaw County, local investment firm Revalue and Eastern Michigan University will host the annual Show Me The Money Day event from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 7, at the College of Business. It features free and low-cost financial products, community resources, financial workshops, childcare services and fun. The average paid tax preparer charges more than $250 for this service.

Revalue CEO Angela Barbash says, “It’s an impressive roster of partners who are coming together to make this happen for our region.” Workshops cover topics such as homeownership, how to improve credit scores and how to tackle student loans; as well as topics relevant for residents starting sole proprietorships or small enterprises, such as available resources, accessing friendly capital and side hustles.

In 2019, Show Me the Money Day reached 2,567 Michigan residents at 33 events across the state. Community and Economic Development Association of Michigan members host events annually across Michigan from January to April to kick off tax season and promote opportunities to increase income, save and build assets.

To check eligibility and schedule a tax preparation appointment, call 734-677-7235 or visit uwgive.org/freetaxhelp. For more info, email Tien Holmes at THolmes@UWWashtenaw.org or Revalue at Inquire@RevalueInvesting.com.

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The FUTURE of Health Care Begins with NUTRITION 7th Annual P-POD Conference at Eastern Michigan University

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ay 30 to June 1 offers unique opportunities to hear from 36 recognized medical experts about preventing, or even treating, the major chronic diseases that generate 90% of U.S. healthcare expenditures, through nutrition action and lifestyle measures. The 7th annual national nonprofit Plantbased Prevention Of Disease (P-POD) Conference will be held at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, near Detroit’s airport. While welcoming the public and students, the conference offers up to 18 continuing education credit hours to physicians, nurses, dietitians, lifestyle medicine practitioners and most health professionals. P-POD seeks to maintain affordable registration costs, without accepting any commercial funding, sponsorships or influence.

Keynote speakers will be cardiologist and disease reversal clinic founder Baxter Montgomery, M.D., American College of Lifestyle Medicine founder John H. Kelly, Jr., M.D. and lifestyle medicine visionary Saray Stancic, M.D. Specialist presenters include seven Registered Dietitians, M.D.s Dean and Ayesha Sherzai on Alzheimer’s and dementia prevention, Milton Mills, M.D., and Lauren Ornelas, with a bachelor of arts on food justice and access issues, diabetes reversal researcher Hana Kahleova, M.D., Ph.D., microbiome and colon cancer researcher Stephen J. O'Keefe, M.D., and others regarding chronic kidney disease, pediatrics, emotional health and food addictions.

Saturday afternoon’s special opening session, jointly sponsored with Michigan nonprofit Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group (PBNSG), may be attended separately by the public at extremely low cost. It features stellar speakers such as American College of Cardiology’s Past President Kim A. Williams, Sr., Brenda Davis, RD and chef Nina Curtis, MBA, plus keynoter Dr. Stancic and PBNSG’s own Paul Chatlin and Lisa Smith, MBA.

Registration includes vegan whole-food meals beginning Saturday evening, and affordable walkable campus housing may be booked.

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Take Folic Acid to Reduce Stroke Risk Researchers from Beijing Geriatric Hospital, in a meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 47,523 patients with cardiovascular disease, found that those that supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent. Folic acid, which the study authors called a “safe and inexpensive therapy,” lowers levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart disease; research indicates that 0.5 to 5 milligrams daily can reduce homocysteine levels by approximately 25 percent.

Practice Yoga to Help the Brain It’s long been known that vigorous, sweaty aerobics strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, but the latest research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga enhances many of those same brain structures and functions. The analysis, published in Brain Plasticity, examined 11 studies that used brain-imaging techniques to evaluate outcomes of hatha yoga, which involves body movements, meditation and breathing exercises. The researchers concluded that the hippocampus, which is involved in memory processing and typically shrinks with age, increased in volume with yoga. The amygdala, which helps regulate emotions, tends to be larger in yoga practitioners. Other brain regions that are larger or more efficient in enthusiasts are the prefrontal cortex, essential to planning and decision-making; the default mode network, involved in planning and memory; and the cingulate cortex, which plays a key role in emotional regulation, learning and memory.

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Balance Water Consumption for Cognitive Health Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers reported in the European Journal of Nutrition. In a nationwide study, 1,271 women and 1,235 men over age 60 gave blood samples, answered questionnaires about the previous day’s food and drinks, and performed cognitive tests to measure working memory, brain processing speed and sustained attention. Women, but not men, performed more poorly if they were not in the “sweet spot” of just enough hydration, typically around two liters a day. “As we age, our water reserves decline due to reductions in muscle mass, our kidneys become less effective at retaining water and hormonal signals that trigger thirst and motivate water intake become blunted,” explains lead author Hilary Bethancourt, in urging greater attention to hydration levels.

Catch Some Rays to Boost Gut Health Fresh evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links type B ultraviolet (UVB) exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. University of British Columbia researchers divided 21 healthy young women into two groups: Nine took vitamin D supplements during Vancouver’s long, dark winter, and 12 didn’t. After three months, only the non-supplement-takers tested as being deficient in vitamin D. Both groups were exposed to three, one-minute, full-body UVB light sessions; within a week, vitamin D levels increased 10 percent on average and the gut microbiota diversity of the low-D group rose to match that of the sufficient-D group.

Along with other probiotic bacteria, Lachnospiraceae species, typically low in the guts of people with inflammatory diseases, increased with the UVB exposure.

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A Cut Back on Sugar and Carbs to Improve Sleep Women that toss and turn at night might sleep better if they pass up sugary treats for fruit, suggests a new study from Columbia University. Examining records of nearly 50,000 postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative, researchers found those that consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—were more likely to develop insomnia. Women with a diet that included higher amounts of vegetables, fiber and whole fruit (not juice) were less likely to have trouble sleeping. “When blood sugar is raised quickly, your body reacts by releasing insulin, and the resulting drop in blood sugar can lead to the release of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which can interfere with sleep,” explains senior author James Gangwisch, Ph.D.

Try Vitamins and Garlic to Lower Gastric Cancer Risk In a rural region of China where gastric cancer is common, researchers found in a two-decade study that two approaches—antibiotics and vitamin/mineral supplements— protected against it. Both methods, as well as a garlic supplement, significantly reduced death rates from the cancer. Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute researchers enrolled 3,365 residents ages 35 to 64 from 13 villages with symptoms of H. pylori, a gut bacteria linked to increased risk of ulcers and cancer. Two weeks of conventional antibiotics treatment reduced the risk of gastric cancer over a 22-year period, and twice-daily supplements of 250 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, 100 international units of vitamin E and 37.5 micrograms of selenium taken for seven years also reduced gastric cancer incidence. Garlic in the form of 400 mg aged garlic extract and one mg of steam-distilled garlic oil was given to a third group for seven years.

All three treatments significantly slashed the gastric cancer fatality rate.

n effective, chemical-free, surgery-free way to rejuvenate and refresh your face and reduce wrinkles and sagging is available at American Regenerative Clinic in Bingham Farms. Thread lifting and Ultra V High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) face-lifts are less damaging, less expensive and more beneficial than surgical face-lifts.

In a natural thread face-lift, tiny multi-strand, absorbable threads are injected to form a sort of scaffold to maximize activation of the patient’s own cells and collagen production.

The sterile threads are of the highest quality and cause minimal pain when inserted. During threading procedure we often add injections of stem cells, PRP, fat, lipodissolve solutions, etc.

Another effective technique, the Ultra V HIFU, represents a breakthrough in technology by using ultrasound that penetrates deeper than the surface layers of the skin to target Dr. Andrey connective tissues in the face, from Lutskovsky a drooping forehead to a sagging chin. Results can be seen with one treatment and can last for months to years. By applying one or both of these methods, facial skin is tightened and lifted, with a short recovery time and natural-looking result, making these youth-restoring options more and more popular among clients at American Regenerative Clinic.

Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, D.O. and certified functional medicine practitioner at American Regenerative Clinic, learned the thread and Ultra V HIFU face-lift techniques from Dr. Kwon. Dr. Kwon holds international acclaim for his techniques and products for aesthetic and antiaging medicine, which he has practiced and trained practitioners in for more than 20 years. He has a chain of Dermaster clinics all over the world. For more info, internet search "UltraV Lift."

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hether identifying as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian or other veggie-friendly variant, a growing number of Americans are moving away from meat products and toward plantrich foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons; however, they stay for the flavorful

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identified as vegan and 5 percent as vegetarian in a recent Gallup Poll, a 2018 report by restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman indicates that about 83 percent are eating more plant-based foods.

Embarking on a plant-based diet is a lifelong adventure, but it can take time to adjust. Experts recommend a healthy dose of self-love with the newfound fondness for fruits and veggies. “Give yourself some slack and realize that dietary changes do not happen overnight,” says April Murray, a registered dietician in Costa Mesa, California.

“Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.”

A plant-oriented diet also can be flexible; health advocates encourage individuals to find a diet that works for them and their families. Leah Webb, the Asheville, North Carolina, author of Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet, has adapted her diet over time to accommodate her family’s health needs. Although Webb has always maintained a plant-rich diet, she began incorporating some animal products when her son was born. “He had severe food allergies and asthma, and needed a more diverse diet,” explains Webb, whose daughter also has cystic fibrosis. Cutting out grains was a game-changer in “calming down his gut, where most of immune response lies,” says Webb. “He is now off asthma medication and the number of allergens he suffers from has dropped from seven to two.”

Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.

ulation, this high-fiber diet can help lower blood sugar and insulin levels. Heart health will improve, as you’ll be eating less animal products, which can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Many individuals also find themselves losing unwanted weight as they get filled up so quickly with these whole foods.”

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While some worry about getting sufficient nutrients on a largely plant-based diet, nutrition experts say these fears are unfounded. “People think they need to calculate every nutrient, but if you eat a plant-centered, whole-foods diet, you will get every vitamin and mineral you need to thrive,” says Ocean Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution Network and author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World. Legumes, nuts and seeds are all healthy, abundant sources of protein and iron.

Reed Mangels, author of Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy: Your All-in-One Guide to a Healthy, Holistic, Plant-Based Pregnancy, busts the myth that cow’s milk is a must for growing bones. “Calcium, vitamin D and protein are the nutrients we usually associate with bone health. One easy way to get all three is a soy-based or pea protein-based plant milk that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D,” says Mangels, adding that green vegetables like kale, bok choy, collards and broccoli are great sources of calcium.

“‘Eating the rainbow’ is great way to make

Webb’s family eats bountifully from their backyard garden, complemented by meat and produce from local farmers’ markets, where she can be certain the foods were produced sustainably and humanely. “I use meat to flavor soups or accent vegetables, rather than as the star of the show. I like to focus on real flavors, using lots of garlic, herbs and spices,” says Webb.

Murray, author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Starting—and Maintaining—the Pegan Diet, follows that diet, a mash-up of paleo and vegan regimens that focuses on whole, fresh and sustainable food high in healthy fats and vitamins. The Pegan diet eschews refined sugar and highly processed foods, while allowing meat, poultry, fish and eggs, as well as gluten-free grains, legumes and dairy products in small amounts.

“This diet can be helpful to different people in so many ways,” says Murray. “For people with diabetes and blood sugar dysreg-

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sure you’re consuming a variety of nutrients,” offers London-based Ben Pook, who co-authored the cookbook So Vegan in 5 with his partner Roxy Pope. “Many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants bring their own distinctive colors to fruits and vegetables, so preparing colorful meals is a simple way of getting as many nutrients into your diet as possible.”

Getting Social

Dietary changes can be challenging to navigate initially, particularly when faced with social situations ranging from family gatherings to cohabitation. Having a good plan going into such situations can help ease the transition, say experts. “Never show up to an event hungry.

You will be more likely to make a good decision if you are nourished. On the way there, remind yourself why you are making the transition to plant-based eating,” suggests Murray.

“I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. If I go to a family dinner and someone has made something special for me, but they used a non-vegan cheese, I will respect my family member’s effort and eat some of it. These situations will pop up from time to time, and the more you can be compassionate with yourself, the better,” says McMillen-Beelman.

“If you are living with people who are not joining you in making a dietary shift, agree to respect each other’s choices. Make it a shared learning journey rather than a power struggle,” says Robbins. For example, he suggests making a vegetarian base and allowing

I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. ~Marly McMillen-Beelman those that want animal products to add them as toppings. A burrito bar can accommodate all diets by allowing people to add their own fixings to a base of beans and tortillas, whether those be dairy options like cheese and sour cream or vegan-friendly guacamole and salsa.

For families with kids, being flexible and inclusive can help make changes feel more positive and sustainable. “We never eat processed foods at home, but parties are that time I tell my kids they can eat whatever they want,” says Webb.

“Get your children involved, so that they are more engaged in the eating experience.

Let your children pick out recipes or snacks for the week. Make the food look pretty and it will taste more satisfying,” adds Murray.

Plant Prep Made Easy

Plant-based chefs have plenty of kitchen hacks for making food prep and planning fun and easy. Robbins suggests finding go-to recipes to put on repeat. “Your prep time goes down a lot as you make the same dish, and the familiarity will help you develop lasting

habits around new food patterns,” he says.

Webb incorporates a healthy protein, fat and vegetable into every meal, even breakfast, but cooks in batches and freezes portions or repurposes leftovers to simplify mealtimes. “You’ll get burned out if you try to cook something from scratch every meal,” says Webb. “We eat a lot of eggs because we raise chickens, so I’ll do baked frittatas I can reheat during the week.”

Advance meal prep can take the pressure off busy times like the weekday breakfast rush, adds Robbins. One of his favorite breakfasts involves soaking oats and chia seeds overnight, which he tops in the morning with some unsweetened soy or coconut milk, chopped banana, frozen blueberries, and a dash of maple syrup, vanilla and nutmeg. “It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and phytonutrients,” he says.

Webb encourages people to get out of their food comfort zones by experimenting with approximate ingredients, like swapping kabocha or honeynut squash for butternut squash.

Robbins also suggests making social connections with others on the same path by cooking them a meal, organizing a meal swap or sharing extras. “It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life. Start where you are and remember it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress.

Have love, dignity and compassion toward yourself and others along the journey,” he says.

April Thompson is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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STRESS AND THE BODY

by Saul Goodman

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tress is defined as emotional or physical tension. It is the time of tension between a new stimulation to the body and the subsequent adaptation.

It is the body seeking to find some way to harmonize or resolve new input, whether that be physical, emotional or psychological. If the body is not able to fully resolve the input, the compensative responses are stored in the body and it becomes stuck in the state of the stress. This stress response will then continue even though the initial stimulation is no longer occurring.

There are four main types of stress: physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual. Whether the stress is emotional or physical, large or small, it has physiolog-

ical effects in the body. There is an immediate chain of reaction in order to mobilize the restoration of homeostasis (balance). A stress response always involves a tightening and compression within the system as the sympathetic nervous system responsible for our fight-and-flight response shifts into gear. This can have immediate and longterm ramifications on how we function in day-to-day life.

For example, if someone is crossing a busy street and suddenly twists to pull away from a car, a few vertebra stay in the turned position. Some of the sensory and emotional content of the event will become stored at the site of the compromised vertebrae instead of being discharged during

repositioning. The body itself will now carry a physiological imprint of the stress event forward into the future. Stress can also present itself through a series of ongoing small-scale tensions that occur over a period of time, such as a repetitive strain injury like carpal tunnel syndrome.

Stress can also come in the form of emotional tension. Negative thought patterns and restrictive mental conditioning. When they are too strong, thought patterns become stuck in non-adapted states, and feelings of being overwhelmed, inadequate, hopeless or unfulfilled can become commonplace.

We can encounter any of these types of stress. Depending on the amount of impact and also our condition, we often adapt to them and maintain a dynamic state of homeostasis. However, if a stress cannot be fully resolved, the physical effects, as well as the sensory and vibrational information of whatever caused it becomes internalized. This helps explain why a stressful state tends to lead to a more stressful state, which tends to lead to degeneration and disease. Bodywork can identify and release restriction patterns and misalignments created by unresolved stress. This supports someone in regaining optimal function.

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VEGAN FITNESS A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet

by Marlaina Donato

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ennis champion Venus Williams and New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady are among the athletes that opt for healthy, plant-dominant diets to reach their personal best, a trend that belies some misconceptions about what it means to be vegan. “Going vegan implies a larger, lifestyle choice based on personal ethics, but athletes report that they just feel better,” says Brenda Carey, editor-in-chief of Vegan Health and Fitness Magazine. “They’re also surprised at how well they put on muscle after making this dietary change.”

A balanced vegan diet can provide everything an active body needs for muscle mass, stamina and recovery while lowering the risk of heart disease. A 2018 meta-analysis of 40 studies published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One concludes that a plant-powered diet fosters a healthier cardio-metabolic profile. According to Dutch researchers, amping up nutrition from plants may also lower the risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.

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reduced inflammation, as confirmed in blood tests,” says Matt Tullman, managing partner of the community-building website NoMeat Athlete.com and CEO of vegan supplement maker Complement, in Boulder, Colorado.

Nutritional Superpowers

Bolstering the diet with foods like quinoa, chia seeds, nut butters and vegan energy powders, as well as combining foods for a more complete protein profile, is important. For example, pairing whole-grain rice with beans makes a complete protein, says Stefanie Moir, international vegan fitness coach and founder of VeganAesthetics.co.uk, in Glasgow, Scotland.

“Eating a wide variety of foods across the plant kingdom ensures that you reach your fitness goals,” says Moir, who trains six days a week and opts for a breakfast of oats with nut butter and chia seeds. “If you want a ‘superfood’ component, you can add cacao powder for antioxidants and a great chocolate taste.”

Tullman acknowledges that there are some exceptions to protein requirements—especially for the elderly, individuals with certain chronic diseases and pregnant women—but he notes that daily protein needs are less than

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we’ve been conditioned to believe. “If you track your macronutrients through a day, you’ll find that you’re getting adequate protein.”

Professional bodybuilder Torre Washington, in Tamarac, Florida, keeps it simple. “We’re all unique individuals, so it’s up to each person to test things without fear of lack.” The National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified coach loves antioxidant-rich blueberries, filling apples and potassium-packed bananas, and tends to choose calorically lower, nutritionally dense foods during periods that he’s competing.

Carey suggests vegan meal delivery services as an option and vegan-friendly restaurants in a pinch, but attests to an easy system of meal prep for consistency. “Some people like to meal prep one day a week—cooking brown rice, quinoa and chopping veggies. This way, you can just throw it together when it’s time to eat,” she says. “You can also eat more simply and throw a bunch of yummy fruits or veggies into the blender for smoothies or soups.”

For added fortification, some experts recommend supplementing with vegan sources of vitamin B12, especially for active women in their child-bearing years and older individuals, because B12 absorption is compromised as we age. Adding a vegan source of vitamin D is also a wise choice if exposure to natural sunlight is not adequate.

The Big Picture

For the vegan athlete, workout gear that doesn’t contain wool or leather is the way to go. “Making conscious choices expands beyond your plate, and a lot of brands have vegan-friendly shoes,” says Moir.

“The difference between ‘plant-based’ and ‘vegan’ has to do with ethical motivations and treatment of animals,” says Tullman.

“Natural fibers such as cotton and synthetic fabrics like polyester are fine.”

The path of vegan fitness can not only offer health benefits, but also a personal connection to the Earth. “It’s given me an opportunity to share my journey with others and to allow them to reach their own specific goals,” says Washington. “Mentally, it’s given me more depth of thought and spiritually connected me with the ‘YOUniverse’ as a whole.”

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iankui Sun, M.D., energy) flow in the body to Ph.D., trained increase its intrinsic healing in China and is power. If qi is blocked, certified by the Educational stagnated, disturbed or Commission for Foreign deficient in meridian chanMedical Graduates, National nels, the human body will Certification Commission for not function well and could Acupuncture and Oriental even get sick.

Medicine, and has an acu Along meridian puncture license in Michigan. channels, there are many He studied acupuncture from qi transportation points Xiankui Sun the American Institute of where the acupuncture Alternative Medicine, in Columbus, Ohio, needles are inserted. Through those points, obtaining a master of acupuncture degree. qi can converge, enter or exit the body.

He will be teaching a series of workshops on These points are also the pathway in which March 9 and 11 at the Health and Fitness the human body communicates with its Center at Washtenaw Community College. natural environments. TCM pays close

Sun says, “Acupuncture treatment is attention to the harmony between nature growing increasingly popular in the United and humans, which forms the foundation States. Many chronic diseases that are not for its treatment styles. Once suffering is easily treatable by Western medicine may be relieving, patients tend to feel better, more able to be treated with acupuncture. Acuenergetic and less stressed. They also learn puncture can treat a variety of symptoms, how to do meridian messages at home to including pain, respiratory issues (asthma, reduce stress, relieve pain, solve constipachronic cough, seasonal allergy), gynecolog- tion and more, which is easy to do and fun. ical issues (irregular periods, painful periods, “Most patients are not familiar with hot flashes), digestive issues (irritable bowel TCM terms, but by explaining the treatsyndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), ment in the terminology of Western mediand many other chronic diseases.” cine, I can help patients better understand

Acupuncture is one of the treatment the situation,” advises Sun. “When I offer methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations, I am actively engaged with (TCM), which has been used for thousands my patients, listening to them and answerof years. “I chose to offer acupuncture ing all questions and concerns to find out because of its effectiveness in relieving pain any aspects of their life that could help me with few complications,” says Sun. “Today, treat them. After each treatment, I promany patients with chronic pain use painkill- vide patients more information including ers, especially opioids, which have severe side healthy nutrition, lifestyle, prevention and effects. With the dangers of the opioid crisis how to cope with the diseases.” Seniors, at hand, safer treatments like acupuncture veterans and members receive discounts. are growing more and more important.”

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2017 study published in Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports.

CBD can possibly treat a wide range of conditions, from fear of public speaking to bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders, but more research is needed, experts say. A 2018 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests CBD offers potential in treating psychosis. More recently, researchers in a 2019 case study of 27 patients published by the Permanente Journal concluded, “Cannabidiol may hold benefit for anxiety-related disorders.”

Seeds of Hope

CBD’s New Frontier Help for Mental Health

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by Julie Marshall

hen Kaye Herbert’s husband brought home a free sample of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, she didn’t hesitate to give it a try. Having heard about its calming effects, she gave CBD to her three sons, whose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder made home-schooling difficult due to frequent tantrums and lack of focus. “I didn’t expect CBD to be miraculous, but I was surprised that my kids’ frustrations were greatly reduced,” says the Austin, Texas, mom. “We weren’t seeing the severity of meltdowns.”

The use of CBD in tinctures, capsules and lotions has grown exponentially, along with the science to prove its efficacy in remediating physical pain. Newer, but equally as robust, is the viability of CBD as a remedy for mental health-related issues, experts say, pointing to anxiety, depression and stress as the top three applications.

However, as an unregulated supplement, CBD presents a challenge for consumers in its ubiquity from CBD-infused pillows to gummies, soaps and even pet food. Discerning purity, dosage and safety are real concerns for those that may grab any bottle off the shelf.

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tions for serious disorders, experts say. But for anxiety and emotional well-being, CBD is largely heralded as a safe and natural choice by providers well-versed in CBD, such as Peter Bongiorno, past president of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians. “It’s really important for people to know their options and to keep looking for what works for them,” he says.

The Feel-Good Molecule

CBD, a compound extracted from the hemp plant, is appealing because it can raise the level of cannabinoids—feel-good molecules naturally created within the human body.

“When we can’t sleep or are stressed out, cannabinoid levels go way down,” Bongiorno says. While prescription drugs overwhelm the body with adverse side effects, CBD can healthfully bring back balance.

But CBD won’t trigger an altered state because there is little to no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces a high, he says, adding that he starts patients at a low daily dose of 25 milligrams.

It’s important to talk with a physician about drug interactions, Bongiorno says.

For instance, CBD can increase levels of blood-thinning medications, according to a

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The most important step consumers can take to find a safe, quality product is to know where their CBD comes from, experts say.

Lara Miller is an organic farmer in Lafayette, Colorado, who in 2017 dedicated a parcel of her two-acre farm to growing hemp for her business, North Field Farmacy. “I added in hemp because it is a dynamic plant that produces fiber, seed and medicine for us humans, all at the same time,” she says.

Miller’s small, women-owned business grows the leafy plants outdoors in organic soil and harvests by hand. “We test in the field, post-harvest, during extraction and in the final product,” she says. “We know our product is clean and pure and potent.”

This isn’t always the case. A 2017 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that in 84 CBD products sold online by 31 companies, 26 percent contained less CBD than the amount listed on the label.

Miller receives weekly calls from those wanting to purchase her plants and start a CBD business. “What bothers me the most is that not one person has asked how my hemp is grown,” she says. “It all feels like a big grab; the integrity isn’t there.”

Miller continues to decline these requests and spends her days on the farm, where—come harvest time—she, alongside her crew, engages in some visualizations.

“We imagine the people suffering who need support and think about how we are growing the plants to help them.”

Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based writer and author. Connect with her at Flying Burros@gmail.com.

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Meatless Makeover A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

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hen contemplating a shift toward a plant-based diet, some may prematurely mourn the loss of their favorite meaty classics. Luckily, enterprising vegan chefs have experimented with flavors and textures that will lure almost any palate into loving a plant-based version of their favorite dishes without resorting to processed foods.

“Plant-based versions of classic dishes offer all the nutritional benefits of plants without the cholesterol and saturated fats from animal products,” says chef and author Marly McMillen-Beelman. “You don’t have to abandon all your favorite foods to become vegan—just veganize them.”

The Kansas City chef makes carrot “dogs”, for example, by roasting carrots in a savory mix of tamari, agave, miso, paprika and garlic for a cookout-worthy treat. McMillen-Beelman’s cookbook The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook also offers many bean- and legume-based versions of classic sandwiches, like a vegan 22

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“Big Mac” with quinoa and pinto beans; a burger made from oats, black beans and pecans; meatballs from tofu and lentils; and a chicken salad based on tempeh, a fermented, soy-based, high-protein product with a nutty flavor.

“A lot of people like using tempeh, tofu or jackfruit for a meaty texture. It needs to be well seasoned, but so does meat,” suggests Ocean Robbins, author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, & Transform Your World.

“To mimic cheese, some combination of nuts and nutritional yeast, cultured nut cheeses or plant-based milks works nicely.”

McMillen-Beelman likes using jackfruit for a “pulled pork” sandwich or taco, the tropical fruit being packed with vitamin C, protein, calcium, potassium and iron. Her slow-cooked version leans on whole-food ingredients, including pear and cranberries, to add natural sweetness and phytonutrients. “I use canned jackfruit because it’s much easier to find and cook with than the expensive jumbo whole fruit,” she says.

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Ben Pook, the London co-author with Roxy Pope of So Vegan in 5, says mushrooms lend substance and umami flavor to vegan dishes such as a mushroom, sage and onion Wellington as a substitute for the classic beef Wellington.

“We use portobello mushrooms for their meaty texture, which we surround with a sage and onion stuffing—all wrapped in vegan puff pastry to create a centerpiece worthy of any dinner party,” says Pook, whose cookbook features dozens of plantbased recipes that contain only five ingredients each, such as a broccoli alfredo with cashews, broccolini, tagliatelle pasta, nutritional yeast and garlic.

Nuts can also work wonders in a vegetarian dish, such as Pook and Pope’s walnut meat tacos, which blend toasted walnuts together with spices like cumin, paprika, garlic and chili powder to create a mince-like texture built into a taco with toppings galore.

Many classic dishes can also be adapted by simply leaving out the meat and letting the spices, herbs and vegetables shine through; for example, in a vegan shepherd’s pie, go with penne pasta with red sauce or a garlicky pesto with extra nuts, greens and olive oil in lieu of cheese.

Sweet tooth cravings can be satisfied with healthy, plant-based versions of classic desserts, substituting aquafaba (the starchy liquid left over from canned beans) instead of frothy egg whites, or olive oil or avocado for butter.

Nut butters can also add a touch of richness to a dish, whether sweet or savory.

“I love making a peanut coconut milk curry soup with onions, mushrooms and bok choy, with peanut butter, lime juice and soy sauce blended into the coconut milk for a luxurious flavor and texture. It’s great over potatoes, quinoa or rice,” says Robbins.

“Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated,” Pook says. “There really are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with plants, so don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own twist.”

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

Walnut Meat Tacos Yields: 4 servings

Walnut meat: 14 oz walnuts 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp chili powder 1½ Tbsp ground cumin 3 garlic cloves 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp maple syrup 2.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil Sea salt Black bean mixture: 9 oz canned sweet corn 14 oz canned black beans Sea salt and pepper ½ lime Handful of fresh cilantro

Salsa: 9 oz cherry tomatoes 1 green chili 1 red onion 1 lime Handful of fresh cilantro Sea salt and pepper To serve: 2 avocados ½ lime 8-10 small corn tortillas Vegan yogurt Toast the walnuts in a pan over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until they begin to smoke. Keep an eye on them and stir occasionally to prevent them burning. Then peel and dice the garlic and add it to the walnuts along with the smoked paprika, chili powder and ground cumin. Stir to coat the walnuts in the spices, then cook for 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, drain and rinse the black beans and sweet corn. Transfer them to a separate pan and stir in a generous pinch of salt and pepper, as well as the juice from the lime. Heat through for 5 minutes on a medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat, roughly chop the cilantro and stir it into the beans and sweet corn.

Add the cooked walnuts, garlic and spices to a food processor along with the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, sun-dried tomatoes (drain as much oil as possible) and a pinch of salt.

Process for a minute or two until the walnut mixture turns into a mince-like texture.

Next, prepare the salsa by slicing the cherry tomatoes into quarters and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Peel and dice the red onion, slice the chili (leave the seeds in if spicy is preferred) and roughly chop the cilantro leaves, adding all to the mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the bowl, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Meanwhile, heat through the tortillas in a pan over a low-medium heat.

Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit.

Scoop out the flesh and mash it in a bowl along with juice from half a lime.

When you’re ready to assemble your tacos, spoon a few tablespoons of the walnut mixture on top of a tortilla, followed by the bean mixture, salsa and a dollop of mashed avocado. Top with a drizzle of vegan yogurt.

Repeat for the remaining tacos.

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COLD

BUSTERS Natural Remedies for Kids

by Ronica O’Hara

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arch brings the first whiffs of fragrant spring air, along with a heightened chance of runny noses, coughs, sore throats and congestion in youngsters. The spring and fall months are the most likely times to catch a cold because seasonal allergens inflame nostrils, making it easier for cold viruses to have their way. Although many worried parents reach for cold and cough medicines, antihistamines or even antibiotics, there is little evidence that these ease symptoms or hasten recovery,

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and they may even cause harm, according to reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

The AAP suggests some natural approaches for symptoms, including sponging for fevers as well as hydration, honey and chest rubs. A metastudy published in American Family Physician in 2012 found that treatment with buckwheat honey, Umcka ColdCare, nasal saline irrigation, a vapor rub or zinc sulfate “may decrease cold symptoms in children.” Here are those and some other natural strategies:

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Hydration to flush out germs: “If your child doesn’t like

drinking water, add a spritz of lemon, ginger, crushed berries or fruit juice to give it some flavor,” advises Heather Tynan, ND, of Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. A child can also drink coconut water or suck on frozen berries or popsicles.

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Honey for sleeplessness and coughs: Honey can kill both viruses and bacteria, and in a

Pennsylvania State University study, a bedtime teaspoon of buckwheat honey beat out dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant used in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, in helping kids sleep better and cough less. (But don’t give honey to a kid under age 1 because of the risk of botulism.)

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Chest rub to ease congestion: A chest rub can help clear a

child’s congestion, but choose natural ingredients like aloe, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary; that’s a safer bet than the standard mentholated products which can cause breathing problems in toddlers.

Natural alternatives are sold at health food stores, and a do-it-yourself version can be made simply by mixing together one cup of coconut oil, 20 drops of eucalyptus oil and 10 drops of peppermint oil.

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Essential oils to fight infection: A combination of

five essential oils—clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus and rosemary, commonly known as four thieves—has antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties, says Tynan.

“Diffuse it in your child’s room, or dilute well (about one to two drops per five milliliters of carrier oil) and apply under their nose, behind their ears and on the back of their neck, on their chest and on the soles of their feet.”

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests natural approaches for symptoms, including sponging for fevers as well as hydration, honey and chest rubs.

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Saltwater gargle for a sore throat: As soon as anyone in her

family shows signs of getting sick, they begin gargling with salt water, says Tangela Walker-Craft, a mother and former teacher in Lakeland, Florida. “Saltwater loosens mucus and flushes bacteria out of the throat. It will also help to reduce swelling,” she says.

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Elderberry or Umcka to ease symptoms: A

recent meta-analysis in Complementary Therapies in Medicine concluded that elderberry syrup (in stores as Sambucol) reduces the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms. “The syrup is sweet and delicious, so typically very easy to get children to take,” says

naturopathic doctor Kiera Smialek, of Scottsdale, Arizona. Umcka ColdCare, based on the South African geranium, halved cold symptoms in five days compared to a placebo in a University of Chicago study.

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Zinc sulfate to shorten a cold: If taken within the first

24 hours of symptoms, zinc sulfate tablets or syrup can reduce colds by a day or more, studies suggest.

Warming socks to boost immunity: This

odd-sounding strategy “increases circulation, decreases chest congestion and increases the activity of the immune system,” says Smialek. Soak a pair of cotton socks in ice cold water. Wring them out and place them on the child’s feet. Cover them with thick dry socks, ideally wool. Keep them on overnight.

In the morning, the wet, cotton socks will be dry.

“Remember, the best remedies for cold and flu are rest and time,” says Tynan. In the meantime, though, steps like these “can help you kick it much faster and reduce some symptoms while you’re doing so.”

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

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Ronnie Cummins on Growing a Movement

by Elizabeth Greene

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or five decades, human rights activist, journalist and author Ronnie Cummins has campaigned for natural health and the environment. Since he co-founded the Organic Consumers Association in 1998, the nonprofit has grown to a network that’s 2 million people strong, dedicated to promoting organic food, regenerative farming and commerce through global initiatives that integrate public education, marketplace pressure, media outreach, litigation and grassroots lobbying.

His latest book, Grassroots Rising: A Call to Action on Climate, Farming, Food and a Green New Deal (ChelseaGreen.com/product/ grassroots-rising), focuses on Regeneration International, a global network that he and other advocates spawned in 2015 with a goal to reverse global warming and end world hunger by accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture and land management.

What is Regeneration International?

It’s a movement that spread when people started to understand that the climate crisis was very, very serious and connected to other crises we face—our health and farmers not being able to make a living, for example.

It’s about identifying regenerative practices around the world, publicizing them and changing public policy. We use the slogan, “Healthy soil, healthy ecosystem, healthy plants, healthy food, healthy people, healthy animals, healthy climate.” All these living systems are interconnected. Regeneration of one system impacts another, which will lead to stabilizing the climate.

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What’s the difference between organic and regenerative farming?

Regenerative farming is simply the next stage of organic, focusing on soil health, carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration. We call it “regenerative organic” because people understand organic. But when we devised organic standards, we didn’t completely understand soil biology and the carbon cycle. Now we know that there’s important biological life below the soil. We understand carbon sequestration.

Regenerative organic farming rebuilds the soil, which improves food, health and eventually, the climate. It’s a transformation of the food system.

also need to shift. Our savings, pensions and retirement accounts need to be in financial institutions that place assets in regenerative, socially responsible investing.

How can we help address climate change on a personal level?

Every time you pull out your wallet, you are either casting your vote for regeneration or the continuation of degeneration. Everything you buy is a vote. What you talk about and do every day is also extremely important.

Americans spend half of their food dollars eating out. Learn to cook, invite people over for dinner, teach your kids how to cook.

Eating is an agricultural act.

Everyone should also be active in civic organizations. Run for office. It doesn’t have to be in politics, it could be a conservation committee or school board.

Do what you can do best inside this regenerative framework and you will have a big impact.

Things aren’t hopeless. It’s plausible that we are going to solve this. Unfortunately, it took until now for people to wake up. I believe people have an innate love for nature and other people, but if they’re hopeless and unaware, they’re going to behave as if they don’t care. There is an increasing common awareness and responsibility to get the job done. This is a spiritual movement as much as it is an agricultural and alternative energy movement.

What will it require to achieve the goals of the Green New What inspired you to write Deal, which calls for net zero emissions of greenhouse gases about this issue?

About 10 years ago, I learned that regenerby 2030?

First, consumers need to understand the interconnectedness of things so that they make decisions to create market pressure.

Second, farmers, ranchers and land managers need to use regenerative best practices.

Third is political power and policy change to drive regeneration. We need elected officials to understand regenerative ideas and feel pressure from constituents. Officials need to hear that we don’t want our tax money used for degenerative practices. Fourth is money.

It will take trillions of dollars over the next decade, with much money coming from government funding. But private investments

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ative food, farming and land use, in combination with renewable energy and radical energy conservation, could solve the climate crisis. I did more research, helped form Regeneration International and then saw that there wasn’t a roadmap for regeneration. I needed to write the book so that the climate movement would understand regeneration and the food-farming-regeneration movement would understand climate. And I need for everyone to understand that there is hope.

Elizabeth Greene writes about the environment.

Connect at ElizabethGreene28@gmail.com.

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LIVING IN SYNCHRONICITY

The Power of Meaningful Coincidence

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by Meg Lundstrom

hen we have an inner need that converges with an outside event, it is a meaningful coincidence known as synchronicity, and it happens to us all. It can be simple, like a playful sprite: recurring numbers or dates, all the lights turning green as we race to meet an appointment or a call from a faraway friend just when we want to talk to them. Or it can be profound: a chance meeting with an employer looking for exactly our skills, unexpected money appearing when we’re in a pinch, a timely

rescue or our grandmother’s favorite, obscure song coming on the radio or app just as we’re feeling teary-eyed on the anniversary of her death.

Whether they are lighthearted or life-changing, synchronicities link us to an underlying order in the universe that is profoundly reassuring. They open us to mystery and delight. They give us a sense of being taken care of. They nudge us to grow in scary, but life-affirming directions. They awaken a sense of awe, which studies have shown to be the emotion

most likely to make us reach out generously to others—and that evokes even more synchronicity. And they can make daily life a lark.

By its very nature, we can’t create synchronicity, but we can live life in a way that encourages it to show up. The more engaged we are spiritually—whether that means prayer, meditation, walking in nature or loving others deeply— the more likely synchronicity is. Being open, self-honest, courageous, engaged, grateful and fully present summons it, which is where therapy, yoga and bodywork can be useful. But we don’t have to be saintly or enlightened; synchronicity is there for us all. It is simply the way the Universe works.

The first step is to notice synchronicity when it occurs, and honor it. As with humans, when we give it our attention and say thank you, it makes it more likely to show up in our life again.

At some point as our trust builds, synchronicity becomes simply the way our life works. Things show up as we need them and we are in the right place at the right time. Even when occurrences seemingly go awry, we glimpse an underlying order that gives us strength and purpose.

Life becomes a steady stream of meaningfulness and inner and outer exploration.

We find ourselves living in flow, attuned to life’s deepest currents and awash in deep gratitude.

Meg Lundstrom is the co-author with Charlene Belitz of The Power of Flow: Practical Ways to Transform Your Life with Meaningful Coincidence. Connect at FlowPower.com.

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Kibble Quandary A Fresh Look at Pet Food

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ating healthy is a family affair, and that includes the family pet. However, what works for humans may be less than optimal for Fluffy or Fido, as each requires a species-specific, nutritionally balanced regimen. Most pet parents opt for commercial dog or cat food that comes in a bag or a can, but many are beginning to

consider more natural options. “Kibble is often the most economical way to feed your pet. But its processed state makes it the least optimal,” says Angie Krause, DVM, at Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado.

Canned food is also heavily processed and potentially toxic. In 2017, Clean Label Project, a nonprofit testing laboratory,

completed a study of 1,084 pet food products, screening them for more than 130 toxins and contaminants linked to cancer and other conditions. Results showed cadmium, a heavy metal, in 94 percent of the products, along with arsenic and lead.

Contaminants aren’t the only concern.

“Up to 50 percent of commercial foods are composed of meat meal and byproducts,” says Armaiti May, DVM, owner of Dr. May’s Veterinary House Calls, in Los Angeles.

These can include meat from dead, dying, diseased or disabled animals, and even rendered dogs and cats from animal shelters, says May. “We are seeing more cancer, neurologic conditions and kidney disease, and there is evidence that the increase in these diseases may be due to harmful ingredients in commercial, meat-based foods.”

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diet can be tedious and often requires added supplements,” says Krause.

Seeing a four-legged friend thrive was worth the extra time and cost for Yvonnda Stamp-Agent, a homemaker from Rockvale, Tennessee. Emma, a schnauzer mix, suffered from itchy skin, anal gland leakage, kidney crystals, vomiting and other problems. “We switched to home-cooked wild salmon and flounder protein with fresh organic vegetables and fruits, along with vitamin and mineral supplementation.” Emma recovered and is now an energetic 5-year-old.

n Raw The biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) diet, as described at BarfWorld.com, contains raw meats, vegetables and cooked grains and legumes. Proponents say it improves health from tooth to tail. “Buddha, my orange tabby, is 22 and no longer has an issue with hairballs,” says Kim Bolin, a Reno, Nevada real estate agent, who has fed raw for three years.

Stephanie Krause, in Keego Harbor, Michigan, says her three dogs are more relaxed, probably from the time and effort needed to eat large bones—and they haven’t needed a teeth cleaning since going raw. “After eating raw bones, there was plaque laying all over the floor.”

The BARF diet can be homemade, although most choose prepared frozen or freeze-dried products to ensure nutrient balance or to avoid handling raw meats.

Angie Krause says the diet is controversial,

largely due to human health risks from pathogenic bacteria.

n Vegan and Vegetarian For ethical and environmental reasons, homemade or pre-made, plant-based diets for companion animals are becoming more

nary Medical Association suggests that plant-based diets, possibly supplemented with vitamins B12 and D and some amino acids, can meet nutrition requirements of dogs.

“Dogs are omnivores, and can thrive on balanced, complete, plant-based diets.

Helpful Resources Report cards regarding toxicity for dog and cat food brands: CleanLabelProject.org/pet-food.

Raw, vegan or otherwise, sign up for dog and cat food recall alerts via email: DogFoodAdvisor.com.

Definitions of common ingredients in pet food: Tinyurl.com/PetFoodIngredientDefinitions.

Recommended reading from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association includes Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition, by Patricia Schenck, and Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, Fourth Edition, by Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM. Scientific literature, published articles and biographies of dogs living on a plant-based diet: PlantBased.dog. popular. “If the 163 million dogs and cats in the U.S. were their own country, it would be the fifth-largest meat-eating country on the planet,” says May.

Cats cannot survive without meat, which provides the high protein, amino acids and other nutrients their bodies require. However, a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American Veteri-

They have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” says May.

Pet diets aren’t an all-or-nothing choice, says Angie Krause. “Eventually, my patient will always reveal what works for them. Listen to your pet’s body.”

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Reiki Popularity Shifts into the Mainstream

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ndrea Kennedy, owner of Mainstream Reiki, in Saline since 2016, says that although she has studied many healing modalities and practices, she offers reiki sessions and also teaches it because it is simple, gentle, non-invasive and yet very effective.

Reiki originated about 100 years ago in Japan. “I do not use my own life force

energy to rebalance the energy system of my clients, but tap into this frequency of life force and offer it to my clients through my hands—either lightly placed on or just above the body. Reiki cannot harm, always helps a person for their highest good, and its effectiveness does not depend on the client believing or doing anything in particular. Its benefits SOME OF THE BENEFITS: n A free no-obligation discussion about your business requirements n Fixed or hourly accounting fees agreed in advance and not dependent on income level n Electronically filed tax preparation, both corporate & personal n Onsite, hands-on employee QuickBooks training

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truly are open to everyone,” she advises.

Benefits of reiki include feelings of deep relaxation and peace; a welcome interruption to the pace and demands of everyday life. “Receiving reiki shifts the nervous system from the stress mode (sympathetic nervous system) into the rest, restore and digest mode (parasympathetic nervous system). This is important in supporting proper functioning of the immune system, cellular repair and regeneration, as well as digestion and assimilation of nutrients,” says Kennedy.

She theorizes that reiki facilitates the release of excess energy within the body, resulting in clients feeling unburdened, lighter and more at ease after a session and for some time afterward. “I couple reiki with my ability to tune into a person’s energy field to assess influences to the energy body,” says Kennedy.

“This allows me to provide insight and advice for my clients to support deeper transformation through awareness. By talking about these findings at the conclusion of the session, we engage their conscious mind in the process, which is a powerful ingredient in creating positive ongoing changes.”

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Benefits may include decrease of pain, inflammation and stress, improved circulation and more. PEMF is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to manage joint pain, bone repair and signs of depression and is used by NASA to maintain the health of astronauts after their return to Earth.

Reiki cannot harm, always helps a person for their highest good, and its effectiveness does not depend on the client believing or doing anything in particular.

“With nearly 25 years of reiki experience, I am dedicated to offering the most comprehensive and helpful sessions to my clients. One way I do this is by combining reiki with the energetic system assessment. This ensures each session is completely unique and tailored to the individual at that time. I aim for each client to understand themselves on a deeper level and this supports positive, lasting results," Kennedy notes.

She sees clients for individual reiki sessions and conducts all levels of reiki classes, saying, “I love teaching reiki so more people can learn how to help themselves, their family, friends, animals and even clients if they choose that option. Wellness is literally in our hands with reiki!� Upcoming classes for levels I and II are March 28 and 29 and May 30 and 31. Details and registration may be found online.

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calendar of events SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Mineral, Crystal & Fossil Auction – 12-6pm. Fun family event featuring rocks, minerals, crystals and fossils. Over 1,000 commercially obtained items from all over the world. 3 auctions each hour: 2 silent auctions and an oral auction. Free admission and parking. Schoolcraft College, VistaTech Center, 18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia. RoaminRockClub. weebly.com.

Arti Gras: Party for the Arts – 1:30-4:30pm.

Annual fundraising event for Salt Valley Arts.

Theme: “Make Your Fortune.” We had a “Draw Party,” where artists received a restaurant takeout container with various items inside, one of which was a fortune. These fortunes became the inspiration for artists to create a work of art which will be auctioned. Free. Salt Valley Arts, 400 W Russell St, Saline. SaltValleyArts.org.

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Yoga for Kids – 10-10:40am. Preschool-grade 2.

Certified yoga instructor Carol from Super Fun Yoga Time leads a relaxing and fun yoga class designed for kids. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-8301. aadl.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Homeopathic Solutions to Behavioral Challenges in Children – 9am-6pm. A review of the major mental, emotional and behavioral health concerns of childhood, including ODD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and Pans/Pandas. How to identify the differences of each diagnostically, and discuss how to find the closest simulism to the child. Proven remedies and cases visited, as well as practice cases. Instructor: Jackie Featherly, ND. $89. Naturopathic Community Center, 503 E Broadway St, Mount Pleasant.

989-317-4787. NaturopathicCommunityCenter.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FRIDAY, MAY 1

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Herb & Vegetable Seed Giveaway – 7pm. Seeds are on a first come basis. There will also be a free raffle of a new seed-starting kit. Handouts on seed starting available. Presented by Madolyn Kaminski, Advanced Master Gardener. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-6477600. mbgna.umich.edu.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Tarot Certification Class – 5 Tuesdays, 10am12:30pm or 5 Thursdays, 6:30-9pm. Includes Rider-Waite tarot deck, certification and 12.5 class hrs with Amy Bacon. $48/class. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-3580218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 The Truth about Gluten – 7pm. Is gluten really bad? Should you avoid it? Listen and find out.

Free. Thrive! Wellness Center, 6901 State Rd, Ste D, Saline. 470-6766. Thrive-Wellness-Center.com.

With Pearls Journey of Purpose – Wednesdays, Mar 4-Apr 15. 7-8pm. Only you know your own heart. Only your heart can lead you on your path of highest purpose. Journey of Purpose takes you within your own mind and heart and gently leads you to clarity, alignment, harmony and understanding of your purpose. $35. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. To register: EvenstarsChalice.com.

Navigating Masculinity in the 21st Century – 7-8:30pm. Conversation guided by Charles Cheek, LMFTA, and a therapist of African American descent.

Interactive discussion focuses on the evolving standards of masculinity, masculinity’s role in the development of gender identity, identifying toxic masculinity and multicultural perspectives. Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-327-4200. aadl.org.

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Release and Rejuvenate: Somatics Basics Exploration – 10-11:15am. Learn how to free yourself from tension patterns of stress. Learn to pandiculate, your natural tension relief reset process. With Eric Cooper. $20. Inspire Somatics, 6223 Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester. 734-436-1041. InspireSomatics.com.

Family Art Studio: Community Creations – 11am1pm & 2-4pm. Visit the Cullen Washington, Jr: The Public Square exhibition and create an original art work. Led by local artist and long-time UMMA docent Susan Clinthorne. Free; space limited. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor. 734-764-0395. Registration required: UMMA.UMich.edu/events.

Painting Archangel Gabriel – 1-3pm. Copy a painting of the angel’s wings, no prior experience needed, all materials provided, plus receive Angel Reiki.

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

Reading of Departed Loved Ones: Lisa Bousson – 7-9pm. Evidential psychic medium gives messages to audience members. Space limited. $25/advance, $30/ door. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 What Prescription Medicines Do to The Brain – 9am-5pm. Learn the highest level of research and information from one of natural health’s greatest minds, Dr. Richard Olree, as he spells out the chain of events that occur when minerals, vitamins, amino acids and man-made products are taken into the brain. $89. Naturopathic Community Center, 503 E Broadway St, Mount Pleasant. 989-317-4787.

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Salamander Survey Kickoff & Training – 12-2pm.

Learn how to help NAP monitor salamanders in Ann Arbor’s parks. Volunteers will be trained to identify salamanders and select parks to survey. Must be willing to walk in the woods on rainy, cold nights in early spring, and take day surveys in spring and summer. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor. Register by Mar 5: 734-794-6627 or NAP@A2Gov.org. A2Gov.org/NAP. Frog and Toad Survey Kickoff & Training – 2:304:30pm. Volunteers will be trained to identify frogs by ear and eye and will select a route to survey. No previous experience required. Surveying is done on night trips, at least once per month, Mar-June.

Most routes require driving. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor. Register

by Mar 5: 734-794-6627 or NAP@A2Gov.org.

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MONDAY, MARCH 9 Local Food Summit 2020 – 8am-4pm. Keynote Speaker: Leah Penniman, farmer activist and author of Farming While Black. An all-day, annual gathering for everyone interested in growing a more just, sustainable and diverse local food system in Greater Washtenaw County. Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor.

Registration: LocalFoodSummit.org.

Catching Your Breath – 10-11:30am. Presented

by MI Alzheimer’s Disease Center. A free monthly program for caregivers of adults with memory loss.

Designed for learning skills for continued health and well-being. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. Info & to register: 734936-8803. mbgna.umich.edu.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Stewards’ Circle – 7:30-8:30am. Topic: City Nature Challenge and iNaturalist. An informal discussion on a monthly topic with volunteer and professional land stewards, plus others interested in nature. Free.

Bruegger’s Bagels, 709 N University Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-996-3190. StewardshipNetwork.org.

Day Off at the Museum: Marvelous Magnets – 8:30am-5:30pm. Grades K-5. What are magnets and how do they work? We’ll with magnets and magnetism and learn about the forces behind them. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E Ann St, Ann Arbor. Registration required: 734-997-1553 or LeslieSNC.org.

Simple, Smart Beekeeping – 6:30-9pm. Kristen Traynor of Flickerwood Apiary in Maryland talks about how to keep healthy hives in an easy, carefree way so you enjoy the hives and feel confident working the bees. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

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

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

Stroke Prevention and Care – 7 - 8 : 3 0 p m .

Informational discussion with Doctors Sadhana Murali and Joseph Carrera from Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Stroke Center, as they discuss stroke warning signs and stroke prevention. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Faerie Door Workshop – 9:30-11am or 11:30am1pm. Faeries, gnomes, sprites and pixies are creatures who protect the natural world. Learn about these woodland creatures and make a special faerie door to encourage them to visit. Recommended ages 4-12. $14 includes materials. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-6477600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Open House: Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine – 12-3pm. Includes an open and free herbal medicine apothecary, free advisory. From 1-13pm a talk and discussion, and a demonstration, with samples, centered on effective methods for anxiety, insomnia, and nervous system weaknesses.

Free. 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-7697794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 Decoding Diets – 7pm. Keto? Paleo? Carnivore? Mediterranean? Lowfat? Intermittent Fasting? Learn the fundamentals, and how to know what’s right for you. Free.

Thrive! Wellness Center, 6901 State Rd, Ste D, Saline. 470-6766. Thrive-Wellness-Center.com.

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

Storytime at the Museum: Canada – 11:15am12pm. Join us as we travel around the world and look at art from different countries. We read a story in the galleries and include a fun, age-appropriate, hands-on activity related to it. Parents must accompany children. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor.

734-764-0395. UMMA.UMich.edu.

Stewardship Workday: Hannah Nature Area – 1-4pm. Help to remove invasive shrubs. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet at the entrance at the end of Bath St, Ann Arbor. A2Gov. org/NAP. Authentic Connection Circle with HAI – 7:309:30pm. Activities to create connection on many different levels and practice in empathy, vulnerability and self-discovery. $15. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR SUNDAY, MAY 3

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Parents’ Night Out: Night at the Museum – 5:3010pm. K-5 grade. Exciting activities that will explore different science concepts plus we’ll spend plenty of time exploring the museum. $35/child nonmembers, $30/child members. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E Ann St, Ann Arbor. Registration required by 12pm, Mar 17: 734-997-1553 or LeslieSNC.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Shoulder Liberation – 10am-12:15pm. Learn to free yourself from the underlying tensions, and the full body patterns, that cause shoulder limitations. Less pain, more freedom, without stretching.

Learn a revolutionary approach that’s slow, gentle, and effective. With Eric Cooper. $30. Inspire Somatics, 6223 Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester.

734-436-1041. InspireSomatics.com.

Ann Arbor Orchid Festival – Mar 21 & 22. 10am4:30pm. Featuring displays showcasing beautiful orchids; free talks and demonstrations on orchid growing; orchid raffle; orchids and orchid-related items for sale from our vendors. Free admission.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 48th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow – Mar 28-29. Features vendors, traditional music, dancing and ceremonial outfits. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor.

734-764-0395. More info: UMMA.UMich.edu.

SAT. & SUN. MARCH 28 & 29 8th Annual Spring Enlightened Soul Expo – Sat. 10am6pm, Sun. 11am-6pm. Largest indoor holistic-psychic event in Michigan. Over 150 booths with readings, energy work, & holistic products. Free presentations, free parking. Admission: $11 daily, $16 weekend, student/ child rates. New spring location: Saline Middle School.

734-358-0218 EnlightenedSoulExpo.com

Facing Grief and Loss in Addiction and Recovery – 7:30-9am. With Jerry Fouchey, BS, MA, SpA, CADC; Dawn Farm Lifestyle Medicine Therapist and Didactic Group Facilitator. Free. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti. 485-8725. DawnFarm.org.

Behavioral Addictions: Don’t Worry, It’s Not a Problem for Me – 7:30-9pm. With Dr Carl Christensen, MD, PhD, D-FASAM. Free. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti. 485-8725. DawnFarm.org.

Sustainable Ann Arbor Forum: Carbon Neutrality in the Resource Sector – 7-8:30pm. A discussion about how we can achieve carbon neutrality within the resource sector. Learn about emerging ideas, share your ideas and find out how you can help Ann Arbor achieve its carbon neutrality goals Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

Vegan Cheese – 7-8:30pm. Learn about all things vegan cheese: what it is, where to buy it, and of course what it tastes like with an array of delicious cheeses to sample.

Amy Wilkins and Amy Wright demonstrate an easy vegan cheese recipe and share techniques and recipes for making rich, flavorful plant-based cheeses at home.

Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

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MONDAY, MARCH 23 Healing Energy Vortex Experience – 7-8pm. Participants add their energy to healer Christa Lynn’s to create a powerful, unique healing event. $10. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Ann Arbor Film Festival – Mar 24-29. Times vary. 6-day festival presents 40 programs with more than 180 films from over 20 countries of all lengths and genres, including experimental, animation, documentary, fiction and performance-based works. Held at Michigan Theater & State Theater.

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Bright Nights: Supporting Student Mental Health – 7-8:30pm. Faculty and staff from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District provide a summary of collaborative work ongoing between the Depression Center and the District, with a particular focus on Ann Arbor Public Schools. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

What about Weed? – 7:30-9pm. The Cannabis Controversy: Past, Present and Future by Dr. Stephen Strobbe, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CARN-AP, FIAAN, FAAN; Clinical Professor, University of Michigan School of Nursing and the Department of Psychiatry. Free. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti. 485-8725.

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Open Stage Showcase – 8pm. The cream of the Open Stage crop. $10. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1800. TheArk.org.

PLAN AHEAD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 Allergies and Asthma – 7pm. Spring brings pollen and other allergens that can trigger all kinds of issues. Find out about natural ways to manage these issues. Free. Thrive! Wellness Center, 6901 State Rd, Ste D, Saline. 470-6766. Thrive-Wellness-Center.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Open House: Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine – 12-3pm. Includes an open and free herbal medicine apothecary, free advisory. From 1-13pm a talk and discussion, and demonstration, with free samples. Topic: spring tonics and seasonal spring cleansing.

Free. 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-7697794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Natural Parenting Conference: Navigating Your Natural Health Care Team – 9am-1pm. Whether you are just beginning to navigate the journey of natural parenting or you have been on the path for a while, we have information and guidance we are excited to share with you. Topics Featured speaker Midwife Beth Barbeau, CPM, LM. $50. Naturopathic Community Center, 503 E Broadway St, Mount Pleasant.

989-317-4787. NaturopathicCommunityCenter.org.

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sunday Critter House Open Hours – Free and open to the public most Sundays, see our website for dates and times. Observe frogs, turtles, snakes, and more as they hop, crawl and slither in their homes. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor.

734-997-1553. LeslieSNC.org.

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

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

Yoga with Cats – 8:30-9:30am. Practice hatha-style among the calming cats in new cat café. All levels welcome, ages 16+. $10. 5245 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga.

1-Day Silent Meditation Retreat – 9am-5pm. 4th Sun. Find your inner peace and relaxation at suburban Monastery. Discussion and Q&A. Light lunch included. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734-757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

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

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

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

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

Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm.

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

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

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

JewelHeart.org.

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

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

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

SadhanaDanceTheater.com.

Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild – 2-4pm. 4th Sun. Monthly meetings always start with stories and then more stories. Listeners and tellers welcome. Free.

Nicola’s Books, 2513 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor.

AnnArborStorytelling.org.

people through which dancers give and share weight. $5-$10 sliding scale. Phoenix Center, 200 S Main, Ann Arbor. 734-604-4416. ContactImprovAnn Arbor.Blogspot.com.

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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 with one of Evenstar’s Chalice reiki practitioners. $1/min.

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

Martial Arts Classes – Mon-Sat. Classes include Aikido, Zen Meditation, Mixed Martial Arts, Batto-ho, Weapons, and Children’s Aikido. Huron Valley Aikikai, 1904 Federal Blvd, Ann Arbor. For schedule: 734-761-6012 or hv-aikido.com.

UMMA Book Club: Stories from the North – Thru Apr 19. 3pm. 3rd Sun. Monthly gathering that offers a starting point to discover a variety of narratives pertaining to the cultures of North American Indigenous people featuring the works of Inuit authors.

UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor. 734-764-0395.

UMMA.UMich.edu.

Wu Style Tai Chi – 4-5:30pm. Learn the ancient art of meditation in motion with this “soft style” martial art emphasizing relaxation and balance at these weekly sessions with Marilyn Feingold. Drops-in welcome. Suggested donation $5. Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-994-3387. JewelHeart.org.

Free Yoga Class – 4:30pm. 2nd to last Sun. Bring own mat and enjoy a relaxing flow designed for all levels by a certified yoga teacher with over 3 yrs teaching experience. Om of Medicine, 111 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-369-8255. OmOfMedicine.org.

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

A Year of Human Healing: Guided Sitting Meditation – Thru July 12. 5:30-6:30pm. 2nd Sun. For beginners as well as experienced sitters. This monthly meditation will be focused on our connection to all beings and all things and healing the divisiveness in our world. $3 donation. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation Group – 6:308:30pm. Sitting and walking meditation, reading and discussion in the Plum Village tradition. Brother Phap Vu will be sitting with us through May. All welcome.

Free. Huron River Sangha, 1214 Packard Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-260-0273. HuronRiverSangha.org.

Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm. Spiritual talk, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer for all in need at 9pm. Free. Self-Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath.

517-641-6201. SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.

Ann Arbor (Mostly) Acoustic Jam – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Singers, guitarists (acoustic and electric), bass, mandolin, uke, banjo, percussion, keys. 2/ session. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor. Sign up to play: Meetup.com/ Ann-Arbor-Acoustic-Jam. Sound Healing Concert – 7-9pm. Rare, therapeutic chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded, soundscape music while reiki is sent to the audience. $20/at door. 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

Contact Improv – 2-4pm. An interactive, free form dance style that involves contact with two or more

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

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.

Parkridge Community Meetings – 10-11am.

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

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

734-747-0123. BetterLivingFitness.com.

Tai Chi Beginners – 10-11:15am, Mon. Also Tues, 2:30-3:45pm; Tues &/or Thurs, 7:15-8:30pm. $185.

Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

Socrates Café – 10:30-11:30am. 2nd & 4th Mon. People from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method. Free/members, $2/ nonmember. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-794-6250. A2Gov.org/Senior.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10% Off Tuesdays at The Find – 10am-4pm. New upscale family resale shop in downtown Chelsea. Hrs: Tues-Sat, 10am- 4pm. 136 W Middle St, Chelsea.

734-593-7044. TheFindChelsea.com.

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

Massage Therapy sessions at our established student clinic, at our State Licensed School. By appt, private rooms, quiet peaceful environment. $30/hr, $25/ seniors 68 & over. Ann Arbor School of Massage, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. For appt: 734769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

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

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. 734-9057980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Food Literacy for All – Thru Apr. 6:30-8pm. Lecture series hosted by U of M and Detroit Food Policy Council and Food Lab Detroit. A diversity of “alternative” food systems demonstrates that food systems can be nutrition sensitive, socially just, and conserve natural resources. Angell Hall, Auditorium B, 419 S State St, Ann Arbor. RSVP: Tinyurl.com/syqabv3.

ICPJ Latin American Caucus Meeting – 7-9pm. 2nd Tues. Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, 1414 Hill St, Ann Arbor. icpj.org.

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

Monthly Washtenaw County CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD/ADHD) Chapter Meetings – 7-9pm. Tues & Wed. Join us to hear free educational speakers, get resources, find community and support for you and your family members. WISD Teaching and Administration Bldg, 1819 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-330-4996.

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. 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.

Yoga with Cats – 7:30-8:30pm. Practice hatha-style among the calming cats in new cat café. All levels welcome, ages 16+. $10. 5245 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga.

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

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 Meditation – 10-11:30am. Start with 20 mins stretching, followed by 45 min-1 hr sitting meditation, ends with a brief group sharing chat. Open to all backgrounds and levels. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734-757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

Drop-In Family Story Times – Thru Mar 5.

10:30am. All ages. Includes picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays, crafts and other activities that encourage a love of reading to your child. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine S, Dexter. 734-4264477. Dexter.lib.mi.us.

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. 734769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.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.

Meditation Group – 10:30am-11:45am. Beginning and experienced meditators welcome. Group is open to exploring and integrating the spiritual teachings from a variety of wisdom traditions. 734- 625-1844 or MaryTrudeau@comcast.net.

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

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

Poor People’s Campaign Washtenaw County: Weekly Coffee & Catch Up – 2:30-4pm.

B-24’s Espresso Bar Eats and Entertainment, 217 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. Facebook.com/ppcwc.

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

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

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.

LightHouseCenterInc.org.

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

MultiFaithJourneys.org.

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

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

Saline Winter Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 9am12pm. 1st Sat. No market Mar 14. Liberty School, 7265 Saline Ann Arbor Rd, Saline. CityOfSaline.org/ farmersmarket.

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

Dexter Winter Marketplace – Mar 7 & 21. 9am1pm. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, meats and more. Dexter Senior Center, 7720 Ann Arbor St, Dexter. DexterMarket.com.

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.

The Breastfeeding Cafe – 10-11:30am. Come and meet other women who are breastfeeding or want to be breastfeeding their babies. 722 Brooks St, Ann Arbor. 734-975-6534. bfcaa.com.

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 with one of Evenstar’s Chalice reiki practitioners. $1/min. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

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.

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 ACUPUNCTURE SUN’S ACUPUNCTURE REQI LLC 2002 Hogback Rd, Ste 11, Ann Arbor 734-277-2342 Regeneqi.com

Acupuncture can treat what Western medicine cannot. At Sun’s Acupuncture, we provide quality treatment in a familiar doctor’s office setting. Call for a free consultation.

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES MARIA SANTORINI, EA

NIA SPONGBERG, LIFE COACH

BIOFIELD THERAPY

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

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

BIOLOGICAL DENTIST ANN ARBOR’S DENTIST

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.

ANTIQUES RESTORATION & REPURPOSING

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.

MATERIALS UNLIMITED

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

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

MARIA SYLVESTER, MSW, CPC 734-717-7532 LifeEmpowermentCoaching.com

As a certified Life Coach, Maria is a master at helping her clients get unstuck, become unstoppable and see their lives soar. Experience her simple, yet profoundly powerful coaching process and remove obstacles that interfere with having: a great love, a great job, a great life.

Maria coaches adolescents, adults and couples and offers a complimentary first session.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY JOAN ROSE CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN 734-323-9485 IAHP.com/JoanRoseChiro

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

A light touch and deep listening allow healing to occur.

COACHING & COUNSELING

since 1974 A ntiques & A rchitectural S alvage ANDREA KENNEDY 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 27.

400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline 734-664-2255 MainstreamReiki.com During your reiki session, I see issues affecting your energy and recent life experiences then share insights and fresh perspectives assisting you in moving forward.

See ad page 38.

AROMATHERAPY ROSY GLOW AROMATHERAPY

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

LIFE COACH, HEALTH RETREATS Ellen Livingston 734-645-3217 EllenLivingston.com

Complimentary first session. ElClinically certified aromatherapist len’suspowerfully effective coaching Check offers holistic consultations with out on has helped hundreds of people to customized blends of professional radically improve their health and 2W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, MIoils.

48197 (734) 483-6980 Tue - Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5 quality essential Trust Margo energy, know their purpose and beto help you understand the comgin living their dreams. Raw vegan plicated world of aromatherapy. since 2002, Ellen has unique experHer holistic approach can help you maximize your benefits from this powerful therapy tise to guide you on a path of real transformation. She and minimize side effects. Aromatherapy is a won- offers private coaching, private retreats, and popular derful way to integrate natural healing into your life. annual group retreats in Michigan and Costa Rica.

Phone consultations are available.

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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.

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.

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY DENISE HELD, RN

Certified Reflexologist 2002 Hogback Rd, Ste 14, Ann Arbor 734-649-2891 DeniseBHeld@gmail.com A2Reflexology.com Feeling stressed? Just can’t seem to relax? Foot Reflexology, known for its relaxing and restorative qualities, can help you feel better. Call today. $20 off your first session with this ad. See ad page 15.

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 24.

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

HOLISTIC SKIN CARE K.WEST - SKIN BODY SOUL

415 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-436-8991 KWestSkinBodySoul.com

HEALTHY RESTAURANTS

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.

SILVIO’S ORGANIC RISTORANTE E PIZZERIA

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN

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 11.

715 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-214-6666 SilviosOrganicPizza.com We work with passion for making only real food, made with fresh, local and organic ingredients. Our store is not only a restaurant or a bar, our store is an artisanal food lab, where we make bread, pizza, pastries, salads, soups and fresh pasta everyday, following the path of the Italian tradition, but also offering gluten-free and vegan dishes. See ad page 23.

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 29.

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.

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 28.

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 25.

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 17.

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community resource guide MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION MOLDPRO

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

MUSCLE TENSION SOLUTIONS

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 24.

ANDREA KENNEDY

734-436-1041 Eric@InspireSomatics.com InspireSomatics.com Teach your nervous system to undo your specific patterns of tension, postural difficulties, stiffness and pain. Effective for back, neck, hip, shoulder, leg, jaw pain. See ad page 19.

ORGANIC HAIR CARE

Center - A Joyful Journey 734-883-8775

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