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16 THINK YOURSELF HAPPY Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

19 SMILING CAN MAKE US HAPPIER

20 POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY YARDS

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22 UNLEASH YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL

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Make Massage a Regular Maintenance Visit

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lice Huang’s Chinese Natural Therapies offers a variety of treatments based on Chinese natural remedies. A new client special affords $10 off a one-hour massage. Massage has a variety of benefits. Using pressure points and herbal remedies, a traditional Chinese massage can help heal the body, increase circulation, relieve pain and enhance the treatment of acupuncture and additional herbal remedies.

They offer Thai massage, Chinese medical massage, therapeutic pressure massage, body walking massage and Swedish deep-tissue massage.

Locations: 1890 Southfield, Birmingham (248-5828888); 1311 N. Main St., Clawson (248-278-6081); 2939 1st St., Wyandotte (734-324-1168). For more information, visit AliceHuangs.com. See ad page 3.

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Find Reflexology at Sacred Space

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Liberate yourself from suffering.

Gnosis is the practical, fact-based knowledge of consciousness that guides us to our full potential and innate happiness.

acred Space Yoga Center has changed its name to Sacred Space Yoga & Reflexology Center to include their meditative reflexology services.

Owner Trina Campbell, a certified reflexologist, says, “While we have always offered reflexology, it was not widely publicized. So now we want you to know that we offer essential oils infused and meditative reflexology services to go along with our 15 weekly yoga classes, including our couples yoga and yoga for neck and shoulder, as well as our hips and back classes.”

In addition to yoga classes, they offer yoga teacher training, corporate wellness and outreach programs. Campbell says, “Our mission is to operate as an extension of God’s love by unselfishly serving, encouraging and positively impacting the lives of others.”

Location: 4801 Chrysler Dr., Detroit. For more information, call 313-352-6788, email Trina@SacredSpaceYogaDetroit.com or visit SacredSpaceYogaDetroit.com. See ad page 31.

Poor Balance May Signal Deeper Issues

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he Wellness Center of Plymouth, the office of Elizabeth Sisk, DC, BS, director of chiropractic, and Scott Anderson DC, BS, uses a hands-on approach to health and healing with natural pain solutions. Sisk asks, “How long can you balance on one foot? The answer may surprise you and also tell you how well your brain is functioning. Poor balance is a sign of poor brain function and communication which can lead to numerous health issues.”

Vertigo is commonly caused by a problem with the

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inner ear and the way it coordinates balance, although it can also be caused by problems in certain parts of the brain. A study that explored the role of chiropractic for the treatment of dizziness or balance disorders through an analysis of data from the 2008 National Health Interview Survey showed that chiropractic is highly effective in helping resolve these issues.

The practice emphasizes balanced body systems, including chiropractic care, laser therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, massage, weight loss and nutrition, working together to bring the body into an optimal state of balance and eliminate pain, disease and stress.

Location: 1075 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth. For appointments or more information, call 734-454-5600 or visit WellnessCenterOfPlymouth.com.

Silence Retreat in Vanderbilt

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ong of the Morning Yoga Retreat is holding a silence retreat— Be Still and Know: Practices in Silence and Discernment—from August 20 through 27. This retreat is open to all sincere truth-seekers as a donation-based opportunity to experience and imbibe in the sacred Silence within. All participants are expected to observe and respect silence as they are guided during the full retreat. Song of the Morning is a safe space, a place of kindness, and all participants commit to do their part to maintain this at all times.

The retreat is guided by Swami Sankarananda in accordance with the holistic Sivananda Yoga Vedanta tradition. The program is specifically developed to aid participants in their evolution from fear to fearlessness, from discord to harmony and from pieces to peace through silence, meditation, chanting, yoga asana and introspection.

Song of the Morning, a nonprofit yoga retreat center located on 800 acres of woodlands, welcomes truth-seekers from all paths and traditions to experience spiritual refreshment and relaxation.

It was founded in 1970 by Yogacharya Oliver Black, based on the teachings of his guru, Paramahansa.

Location: 9607 E. Sturgeon Valley Rd., Vanderbilt. Meals and lodging are available. For registration and more information, call 989-983-4107 or visit SongOfTheMorning.secure.retreat.guru/program/2021-be-still-and-know-practices-in-silence-and-discernment.

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EBOO (Extracorporeal Blood Ozonation,

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At American Regenerative Clinic, we are proud to announce that we now offer Extracorporeal Blood Ozonation, Oxygenation, and Filtration (EBOO)—We are the only Midwest location to offer it!

The results of using ozone therapy, Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky especially systemic ozone, in treating illness and infection are well documented. While several other methods of ozone therapy are available, EBOO offers the most efficient treatment in the world to date.

EBOO procedure includes using a dialysis filter to clean blood from the debris of destroyed germs, heavy metals, fungus, etc., and to ozonate the blood in stages. Blood is drawn from one patient’s vein, going through the filter, gets ozonated, and then reintroduced into the patient via another vein. The entire process happens within a closed system to eliminate the possibility of contamination in just under 1 hour!

There are practically no contraindications for the procedure.

No Herxheimer’s reaction was reported. Patients are able to drive home. Most of them feel better just after the first procedure. Average number of recommended procedures per course is 3-4, once a week. It could be repeated every 3-6 months, depending on course of disease. It could be used not only for treatment, but also for improving daily wellbeing and even athletic performance.

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ees in the D (BITD), a nonprofit organization in downtown Detroit, is a cooperative effort between residents, schools, organizations and businesses of the metro Detroit area to contribute to the health of honey bee colonies and the education of their importance to our environment.

They are raising funds to open a community pollinator center in Core City next summer at Tinyurl.com/DetroitBeeFundraiser.

Until then, Bees in the D will continue to expose and educate community members on the importance pollinators play in our daily lives.

Bee populations have declined precipitously in the last 50 years, especially in urban areas, due to habitat loss. BITD participates in a variety of partnerships from installing hives at the Detroit TFC Center to serving local restaurants and breweries.

They work closely with schools and universities in the metro Detroit area to provide education on the importance of bees in the agricultural world.

Location: 200 River Place Dr., Detroit. For more information, call 313-462-9624 or visit BeesInTheD.com.

Practice Yoga in Nature

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nstructor Mollie Herty will address being mindful in nature through a guided yoga class at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays on August 4, 11, 18 and 25. The refuge is located along the lower Detroit River and western shoreline of Lake Erie, 20 miles south of Detroit.

Outdoor yoga releases mood-boosting endorphins, improving self-esteem and overall mental health. Participants must wear a mask if not fully vaccinated, bring a yoga mat if possible, as well as sunscreen, water and snacks. Portable toilets will be available.

Admission is free with registration at Tinyurl.com/YogaInTheRefuge.

Location: 5437 West Jefferson Ave., Trenton.

Sound Healing at BLOOM Transformation Center

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LOOM Transformation Center’s transcending space cultivates an opportunity for a new narrative of wellness. They are offering 45-minute gong meditation/sound therapy sessions in August from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Director Dr. Rose Moten says, “The benefits of traditional meditation is well-documented; however, the Western world is just now discovering and taking advantage of gong meditation/ sound therapy which has been around for thousands of years.

With traditional meditation, individuals often report difficulty in learning how to meditate and eventually abort the practice out of frustration. Bloom Transformation Center’s gong meditation/ sound therapy participants are amazed at how effortlessly and passively they can achieve a deep meditative state. There is no learning involved and the benefits are immediate.

They report everything from improved sleep, heightened intuition, reduction in pain, better focus, heightened relaxation and much more.”

BLOOM Transformation Center is a full-service wellness center offering emotional healing and personal transformation through a variety of methods. Licensed therapists and practitioners offer traditional mental health services while incorporating holistic practices to help individuals transcend life challenges.

Admission is $30 (limited to 12 people). Location: 227 Iron St., Ste. 122, Detroit. For more information call 313-285-9886.

Since the original La Lanterna opened in 1956, the business has been a family affair that has grown to include two other restaurants in Southeast Michigan and a café in Grosse Pointe.

Location: 1224 Griswold, Detroit. For more information, call 313962-8821 or visit LaLanternaDetroit.com.

Opa at the Greek Festival

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ativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church will host the 16th annual Taste of Greece cultural festival from August 26 through 29 in Plymouth. With authentic Greek dancing, live music, Greek taverna, marketplace, free parking, a kids’ corner and church tours, the festival is more than just food. Culinary treasures include spinach pie, gyros, saganaki (flaming cheese) and loukoumathes (a tasty and sweet donut-type treat).

Location: 39851 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth. For more information, visit MichiganGreekFestival.com.

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

Chelsea Antique Mall Collectibles Dolls • Furniture Jewelry • LP’s • Retro 50/60’s Tools • Toys

Healthy Choices at La Lanterna

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a Lanterna is an authentic Italian Pizzeria featuring small plates, a craft cocktail bar and other northern Italian favorites located in Capital Park along with vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Causal-buttrendy La Lanterna features daily lunch and dinner service and a menu of Neapolitan-style brick oven pizzas, salads, paninis and pastas and other classic Italian entrees. A full bar anchored by a selection of affordable wines from California and Italy is available.

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

Reasonable prices! We have it all!

Make sure to stop in and see us!

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eco alert

MICHIGAN FRIENDS CENTER AT FRIENDS LAKE COMMUNITY A Scenic and Tranquil Meeting Place...

We offer the holistic community a nature-oriented meeting space for workshops, meetings, counseling, yoga, youth groups, and family gatherings. Main room accommodates 100 pre-Covid, with two smaller classrooms and kitchen facilities. Hiking trails. Weekend rates range from $200-$400, additional for extensive grounds use, camping. Book your next gathering at https://MFCenter.org/rent

Toxic Chemicals Found in Beverage Packaging

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new report by the Toxic Free Food Campaign in partnership with Ecology Center Healthy Stuff Lab entitled “Capped With Toxics,” found toxic ortho-phthalates in bottle caps of more than one-third of the 141 beverage brands tested. Market leaders are switching to safer bottle caps, but many brands lag behind.

Prior research has linked ongoing exposure to phthalates during pregnancy and early childhood to reduced fertility and harm to brain development. Plus, women, children and people of color face higher exposure and greater susceptibility to phthalates.

Jeff Gearhart, research director at the Ecology Center, says, “There are safer alternatives, and we hope that manufacturers will make the healthy choice and remove harmful chemicals from their products.” Studies have shown that phthalates can migrate from the plastic cap liners into food and beverages that are packed in glass. The chemicals may also leave a residue on the rim of the bottle which can be consumed. When discarded, the bottle caps can also pollute the environment.

Major brands have since switched to phthalate-free bottle caps include Brew Dr Kombucha, Whole Foods Market (sparkling mineral water), Keurig, Dr Pepper (IBC and Stewart’s root beer, Snapple tea, Nantucket Nectar juice), and Maine Root (craft soda). Phthalate-free and vinyl-free caps are widely available. “No bottled beverage should be capped with toxic plastic chemicals,” says Brandon Moore, national campaign director at Defend Our Health.

“Now it’s time for market laggards like Martinelli’s to end its use of toxic bottle caps on its sparkling beverages.”

The nonprofit Ecology Center is an environmental advocacy organization established in 1970 in Ann Arbor to develop innovative solutions for healthy people and a healthy planet.

Market leaders are switching to safer bottle caps, but many brands lag behind.

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To sign a petition calling for Martinelli’s to stop the risk of exposing their consumers to toxic chemicals, visit ToxicFreeDrink. org. Read the report at EcoCenter.org/ healthy-stuff/reports/capped-toxics.

From Plantation to Plant Nation

by Jesse R. Brown

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ince COVID-19 shut down the U.S. and the world, many things were revealed. One of the most appalling was that African Americans have disproportionately higher rates of COVID than other groups. Of all the people in the USA, the strongest people that were brought to the Americas have become the sickest and weakest. Family members, friends and loved ones are succumbing to the biggest plague in modern times. AfriJesse R. Brown can Americans also lead the country in chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.

Studies have shown that what and how we eat is not best suited for us. In other words, we went from the Garden of Eden, (the way we were originally intended to eat) to the “Garden of Eatin” (a diet that doesn’t support health, but appeals to taste). This was not always the case; in rural West Africa, where most African Americans are from, the rates of Western illnesses are much lower than they are in the U.S., but when Africans eat American diets, the illnesses increase. Conversely, when African Americans eat the way rural West Africans eat, they get healthier.

It would appear that poor health is in our jeans, not what’s in our genes.

The traditional African diet is whole food, locally grown and minimally processed, mostly plant-based foods prepared with love and care at home. Somewhere in-between Africa and the Middle Passage, we lost much of our heritage and culture. The way we ate, worked, played, slept and experienced life became drastically different. Those in bondage were not fed the best foods and often fed just enough to keep them alive to work as long as they could. There was no incentive for those held captive to be strong enough to resist, escape or attain longevity. Our ancestors were just taken care of well enough to live, breed, do work for 30 or 40 years and then die, oftentimes an early demise.

Ironically, we now choose to live under the same conditions that those slaves did. Old habits die hard and we eat substantially like we did on the plantation. To change our circumstances and reverse this trend, we must go from the plantation to a plant nation. When we regain our sanity and our health, we will restore our wealth and longevity. The path ahead of us can be filled with great potential, possibilities and prosperity or it can be a path to poor health, problems and poverty. The choice is ours whether we want to break the generational curses and move forward or repeat the sins of the past.

Naturopath Jesse R. Brown, ND, is the owner of Wholistic Training Institute, located at 20944 Grand River Ave., in Detroit. Wholistic Training Institute is licensed by the state of Michigan. For more information, call 313-538-5433, email DetroitWholistic@gmail.com or visit WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. See ad page 25.

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ALERT: Critical Problem with ‘Smart’ Meters: Just When

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

Just when you thought you had mastered all the esoteric acronyms such RF Mesh, 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz ZigBee, and all the problems with ‘smart’ meters, here’s one A Smart Meter shielded more: Switching-Mode Power Supply or with the Iron Maiden.

SMPS. This new element in the ‘smart’ meter controversy deserves immediate full official and public attention.

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

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

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

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

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

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Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease People needing a push to eat more fruits and vegetables might be motivated by two new studies from Australia’s Edith Cowan University. Studying data from 8,600 Australians between the ages of 25 and 91, researchers found people that ate at least 470 grams (about two cups) of fruits and vegetables per day had 10 percent lower stress levels compared to those that ate less than half that amount. “Vegetables and fruits contain important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, flavonoids and carotenoids that can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and therefore improve mental well-being,” says lead author Simone Radavelli-Bagatini.

In a second study based on 23 years of data on 50,000 Danes, researchers found that those that consumed one cup each day of the most nitrate-rich vegetables like leafy greens and beets had about a 2.5 mmHg lower systolic blood pressure and a 12 to 26 percent lower risk of peripheral artery disease, heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. Eating more than one cup daily didn’t increase the benefits, they found, and blending greens into smoothies (but not pulp-destroying juicing) is a good option for increasing intake.

Fulvic Acid Health Breakthrough More and more people are turning to natural holistic remedies, and both fulvic acid and shilajit, a substance high in fulvic acid, may offer numerous benefits, including reduced inflammation, stronger immunity and improved brain function.

As reported at Healthline.com, early research shows that taking fulvic acid by mouth for seven days may help reduce reactions in people with allergies to pollen. Applying 5 percent fulvic acid to the skin twice daily for four weeks might improve some symptoms of eczema, fatigue and heavy metal toxicity by preventing a condition in which the body tissues do not receive enough oxygen (hypoxia).

Fulvic acid might interrupt steps involved in the worsening of brain disorders such as dementia, as well as reduce inflammation and prevent or slow the growth of cancer because it seems to have immune-stimulating and antioxidant effects.

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Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer Omega-3 fatty acids have previously been linked to better heart, brain, eye and joint health, and a new large-scale analysis published in Nature Communications suggests that omega-3s from oily fish may also extend lifespan.

Researchers reviewed pooled data from 17 studies of 42,466 people that were followed an average of 16 years. Those that had the highest amount of fish-based omega-3s in their blood—at the 90th percentile—had a 13 percent lower risk for death than people with omega-3 levels in the 10th percentile. The risk of dying from cardiovascular disease was 15 percent lower and from cancer 11 percent lower. The blood levels of alpha-linolenic acid omega-3s obtained from plant-based sources like nuts and flaxseed did not show a conclusive link to lower mortality.

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Bugs Matter

Soil Regulators Soft on Pesticide Use Pesticides cause significant harm to earthworms and thousands of other vital subterranean species. These invertebrates, nematodes, bacteria and fungi filter water, recycle nutrients and help regulate the planet’s temperature. The most comprehensive review ever conducted on how pesticides affect soil health, published in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science, reveals that beneath fields of monoculture crops, a toxic soup of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides is wreaking havoc on the ecosystem.

The study recommends changes in how regulatory agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assess the risks posed by the nearly 850 approved pesticide ingredients. Presently, regulators ignore pesticide harm to earthworms, springtails, beetles and many other subsoil critters. The EPA relies on one insect, the European honeybee, to represent the thousands of species that live or develop underground. The ongoing escalation of pesticide-intensive agriculture and pollution are major driving factors in the precipitous decline of many soil organisms that are critical to maintaining healthy soils. This contamination has been identified as the most significant driver of soil biodiversity loss in the last decade.

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Cactus Poachers Are Denuding Deserts

More than 30 percent of the world’s 1,500 or so cactus species are threatened with extinction, and criminal scavengers are primarily to blame. A 2020 seizure by authorities in Italy yielded more than 1,000 of some of the rarest cactuses in the world, valued at more than $1.2 million on the black market. Some were over 100 years old. President of the Association for Biodiversity and Conservation Andrea Cattabriga helps police identify specimens taken from tourists or intercepted in the mail. He says, “Here is an organism that has evolved over millions of years to be able to survive in the harshest conditions you can find on the planet, but that finishes its life in this way, just as an object to be sold.”

Trafficking can take a serious toll because many species are highly localized and often extremely slow-growing, thus quite sensitive to over-harvesting.

Cactuses and other succulents have become popular on social media, promoted by indoor plant influencers for their unusual Superfund Mine-Polluted Stream Restorations See Success appearance and minimal Large investments have been made to clean up acid drainage into streams and rivers care requirements. The polluted by toxic metals from abandoned mining sites. A new study published in Freshwater Science based on long-term monitoring data from four U.S. Environmen- pandemic has increased their popularity, with shops tal Protection Agency Superfund sites in California, Colorado, Idaho and Montana unable to keep some speshows that cleanup efforts can allow affected streams to recover to near natural cies in stock. Sales of legally conditions within 10 to 15 years after abatement work begins. sourced plants could help David Herbst, a research scientist at UC Santa Cruz and co-author of the paper, offset illegal trade, with the says, “The good news from them all is that Superfund investments can restore the proceeds going directly to water quality and ecological health of the streams.” Researchers combined data communities living alongfrom long-term monitoring during periods of 20 years or more using aquatic insects side the plants, creating an and other diverse invertebrate life such as flatworms and snails as indicators of the incentive to protect them. restoration of ecological health, with nearby unpolluted streams as standards for

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THINK YOURSELF HAPPY Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

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hat is happiness? Aristotle pondered it, our country’s founders encouraged its pursuit, but only now— thanks to the thriving field of Positive Psychology—have we learned more precisely how to attain and sustain it. In thousands of studies in the last two decades, researchers have watched babies share crackers, put Tibetan monks in brain scanners, asked college students to do kind deeds and explored databases, among other strategies. A major finding has emerged: Happiness is, to a great degree, in our own hands—or more exactly, our own minds.

“You get to choose,” says trailblazing researcher Barbara Fredrickson, author of Positivity and Love 2.0 and a professor at the University of North Carolina. “No matter where your river of emotions flows today, over time and with continued effort and attention, you can change its course and location to live a happier, more positive life.” Using advanced brain imaging technology, neuroscientists and psychologists have discovered that the brain is “plastic” and malleable. When we change our thinking and actions in positive ways, brain neurons start rewiring themselves to make newfound happiness settle in, especially if our practices are repetitive.

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“Interestingly, changes can start quite quickly,” says neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, who has authored 10 books on the brain, emotions and spirituality, including Words Can Change Your Brain. “For those changes to become more fully ingrained, it can take a few months, but it does not necessarily require hours a day for many years.”

A change in thinking shifted the behavior and life of John Peterson, a sales manager at a major West Coast auto retailer and editor of SafeDriveGear.com. “I was unhappy and miserable, so I decided to give gratitude a shot,” he recalls. “It was mechanical to start, but the reactions I got turned into a domino effect.” Instead of giving cursory thanks, he praised a co-worker’s kindness in handing him a daily cup of coffee; now they chat about their families. Instead of “keeping myself to myself,” he offered to help a neighbor he barely knew to clean gutters; now they’re “barbecue besties,” he says, adding, “I was kind of blown away at the incredible effect gratitude had on my life, both in improving my mental health and boosting my relationships. It was a real revelation to me!”

Positive psychologists offer two major approaches: adopting habits that encourage happiness and clearing away the mental de-

bris that blocks it. Many books and websites offer a wide range of theories, techniques and tips. “The most effective practices for you are the ones that you enjoy and are willing to do more often,” says Tchiki Davis, Ph.D., a Psychology Today blogger and founder of The Berkeley Well-Being Institute. The following are research-based methods to enhance happiness:

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The difference between languishing and flourishing, says Fredrickson in her book Positivity, is constructing a life in which heartfelt positive experiences outnumber the negatives by three to one. Positive experiences that flow from feelings such as gratitude, serenity, hope, awe and love can be as simple as exchanging smiles with a passerby, patting a friend on the back, joking with a cashier, picking up something that someone has dropped or planting a kiss on a son’s head. She emphasizes that the experiences must be authentic and heartfelt: acting “Pollyanna-ish” out of habit or pasting on a smile can actually make us feel worse, and positivity can turn toxic if it’s relentlessly turned on 100 percent of the time. “True happiness is not rigid and unchanging,” she says.

When it comes to marriage, five positive interactions for every negative one is the “magic ratio” that makes it happy and stable, according to studies by renowned relationship psychologist John Gottman, author of What Makes Love Last. “Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures and small acts,” he writes.

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Flip negativity by reframing experiences

Positive reframing involves shifting misery-making thinking to see the positive side of any situation. Canadian researchers

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Defuse the inner critic with caring self-talk

Berating ourselves for our shortcomings is a sure route to suffering, but applying self-compassion powerfully lowers the volume. It involves three elements: treating ourselves as kindly as we would a dear friend; realizing that making mistakes is intrinsically human so we’re not alone; and non-judgmentally facing our emotions without denying or indulging them, according to its major theorist, psychologist Kristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind. Numerous studies show that people that practice self-compassion have less self-doubt and fewer negative thoughts, are less likely to feel anxious or depressed, enjoy better health and relationships and are more resilient and motivated to change.

Another way to handle the inner critic is to transform it by befriending and chatting with it, a method used in voice dialogue therapy and in the Internal Family Systems approach.

Jackie Graybill, a Seattle songwriter and piano teacher, calls her “mean girl” inner critic Brutista Dynasticus. “I’ll find myself responding to an inner thought like, ‘You look fat. Just how much weight have you gained over COVID?!’ with a recognition like, ‘Oh, Brutista, that wasn’t very nice. I may have some extra

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pounds, but this healthy body has gotten me through a freaking pandemic! Show a little respect, okay?’ This quiets her down because I’ve recognized her and addressed her, and I feel an inner sense of victory because I’ve brought a positive truth to bear. It’s a very empowering practice.”

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Clear away pain by questioning assumptions

Of our estimated 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day, about 80 percent are negative and 95 percent are repetitive, says the National Science Foundation. Those noisy mental loops dampen our spirits by repetitively telling us that something regretful should not have happened in the past or is going to happen to blight the future.

Few worries have real credence: A Cornell University study found that 85 percent of what people worry about never happens. Of the 15 percent of worries that did happen, 79 percent of people found they handled the problem better than they had expected or that they learned a valuable lesson from it. Cognitive behavioral therapists help clients to examine those beliefs and assumptions, challenge the dysfunctional ones and try out different interpretations to uncover the truth.

Victor Blue, a Tampa transportation engineer, examined his difficult relationship with a tyrannical father by asking himself two questions that spiritual teacher and author Byron Katie suggests applying to any painful thought: “Is it true? Can you absolutely know it’s true?” Self-inquiring deeply, Blue realized he had a distorted view: His father had in fact loved him, but had lacked the capacity to show it with warmth or tenderness. “My father started with very little and saw a tough world and treated everyone tough,” he says.

“And I came to realize that yes, I am able to father myself.”

the heart by 5Open deepening gratitude

Perhaps the most popular and direct approach to happiness is gratitude. Research shows that feeling and expressing thankfulness significantly boosts emotional well-being, makes us feel more connected and generous to others, and improves health and sleep quality. In one study, writing a few sentences of gratitude once per week for 10 weeks increased optimism and hope in participants;

they even exercised more and had fewer doctor visits than those writing about aggravations. Writing a thank-you letter to someone we haven’t appreciated enough in the past can induce a sense of wellbeing that lasts for at least six months, a University of Pennsylvania study found.

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and the more freshly observed, the better: Rather than, “I’m grateful for my daughter,” it might be, “I’m grateful for my daughter because she made me laugh at breakfast by making a funny face.”

Some people kick off their day by writing two thank-you emails; others find creative ways to fold gratitude into relationships.

During the pandemic, Nadia Charif, a San Jose-based wellness and health advisor at Coffeeble.com, shared with her boyfriend a note-taking phone app in which they wrote the ways they appreciated each other during the day. “Somehow, no matter how frayed our nerves were, we remembered the last lovely entry and melted like ice to water,” she says. “It diffused many arguments before they escalated.”

Perhaps the most popular and direct approach to happiness is gratitude. the noisy mind with meditation, 6 Quiet prayer and mindfulness

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Newberg and other neuroscientists studied meditating Buddhist monks, prayerful Catholic nuns and mindfulness meditators. They found that each practice has its own distinctive pattern of brain activity, yet all three deactivate the brain regions that underlie mind chatter. That “default mode network” is constantly ruminating, nagging and making sure we avoid trouble. Sustained spiritual practices gradually turn down its everyday volume, which may explain in part the well-documented link between spiritual practices and well-being. Even brief meditations can have a quieting effect, counsels New York City psychologist and mindfulness teacher Loch Kelly, author of Shift into Freedom. In a quiet moment, he suggests, “Ask yourself, ‘What is here right now if there is no problem to solve?’”

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Lift up others with a positive outlook

The more we give with a full heart, the more happiness we experience, studies show—and the benefits radiate far beyond ourselves.

Following nearly 5,000 people over 20 years, Harvard researchers found that one person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction up to three degrees away, lifting the spirits not only of friends, but friends’ friends, and their friends’ friends’ friends. Effects can last up to one year. It’s a vital way to help the world, says Fredrickson.

“The happiness that you experience together with others has ripple effects, both biological and behavioral, that make whole communities healthier.”

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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by Julie Peterson

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smile makes the brain happy. As it turns out, it doesn’t matter if we smile at first because we’re genuinely happy or if we simply fake a smile. The brain doesn’t know the difference.

When we are happy, we naturally smile. But research has shown that the act of smiling can also induce happiness. It happens because the muscles required to lift the mouth into the shape of a smile are connected to nerves that send signals to the brain. Once the brain gets the message that a smile is happening, it releases dopamine, endorphins and serotonin throughout the body. These feel-good chemicals make us feel less stressed, less pain and happier, which can effortlessly transform a fake smile into a genuine one.

Platitudes through the ages have urged us to “Turn that frown upside down” and “Put on a happy face.” In 1872, Charles Darwin hypothesized that facial feedback could alter emotions and, ever since, the topic of smiling and mood has been a subject of discussion and research. Whether or not forced smiles can have a strong enough impact on our state of mind to effectively boost overall mental health is still being debated, with some research indicating that “false” smiles can lower mood if used continuously to avoid expressing certain feelings; however, there are several more positive aspects of smiling to take into consideration.

Smiling is contagious. Seeing other people smile stimulates our mirror neurons, which discharge; they discharge similarly whether we’re doing an action or observing someone else do it. So, being around smiling people, seeing them smile, affects our brains as if we were doing the smiling.

Smiling also provides the health benefits of reduced anxiety and

lowers both blood pressure and heart rate. Over the long haul, these attributes add up to improved cardiovascular health and a measurable reduction in risk for stroke.

Get more smile time by working these muscles at every opportunity.

Fake it if you must until it comes naturally, watch funny shows, spend time with cheery people and when things are looking down, grin and bear it. You might just feel better right away, and better long-term health is certainly something to smile about.

Julie Peterson is a Random Acts of Kindness activist (RAKtivist.com) and an advisor for Kindness Bank, a nonprofit invested in improving community health and well-being.

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or some people, perfectly mowed lawns without a trace of a weed or an insect makes them proud, but they may not realize that this method of gardening and landscaping could be harming the local ecosystem and the important pollinators that we rely on to keep food and flowers reproducing.

Pollinators are the creatures that move pollen grains from the male anther of one plant to the female stigma of another, thereby helping plants to produce seeds for the next generation. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, these hard-working animals pollinate more than 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants and nearly 75 percent of our crops, including chocolate and coffee.

Without pollinators, say biologists, neither the human race nor the Earth’s ecosystems would survive.

Like many species, some pollinators are showing steady population declines, attributed in part to habitat loss and exposure to pesticides. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that grassy lawns occupy almost 2 percent of the total U.S. land mass, making grass the single largest irrigated crop in the country, which is why the way that people garden and maintain their landscapes can either harm or help pollinators.

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transcends the needs of the gardener. Like it or not, gardeners have become important players in the management of our nation’s wildlife,” writes Douglas Tallamy, an agriculture and natural resources professor at the University of Delaware, in his book Bringing Nature Home.

“Bees are what comes to mind when most people think of pollinators, but pollinators include many other species, including some flies, moths, butterflies, wasps and beetles, as well as bats, hummingbirds and even a few mammals,” says David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation. Fortunately, the same principles that make home landscapes more inviting to pollinators also make it safer and friendlier for a wide variety of wildlife.

Rethink the Perfect Landscape

“One of the main dangers for pollinators is loss of appropriate habitat,” says Andre Kessler, an ecology and evolutionary biology professor at Cornell University. “To help them, give up your idea of the perfect, manicured landscape and aim to restore their preferred habitat.” Kessler suggests leaving part of a landscape a bit untidy by including native plants and mowing less often. “An island of native vegetation usually provides flowering plants year-round and, similarly important, nesting sites for native bees,” he says.

Tallamy advocates halving the total amount of space devoted to lawns in the continental U.S.—reducing water, pesticide and fertilizer use—and replacing grass with plants that sustain more animal life. Leave the leaves, sticks and debris, says Mizejewski. “Many species rely on leaf litter for food, shelter and nesting material. Many moth and butterfly caterpillars overwinter in fallen leaves before emerging in spring.”

Choose Appropriate Plantings

With so many different species of pollinators across the diverse terrain of America, few plants work for all locales. Most experts believe the best option is choosing native plants. The Pollinator Partnership (Pollinator.org) lists plants for each zone by ZIP code, as well as the pollinators they attract. There are also native plant societies in many areas that offer specific recommendations.

Eliminate the Chemicals

“Probably the most important thing the home gardener can do to overcome the pollinator and broader biodiversity crisis is to avoid using any pesticides,” says Kessler. “The uncontrolled use of insecticides and herbicides is the major reason for the dramatic loss of insect life in general and most other organisms depending on those insects.”

“It is now within the power of individual gardeners to do something that we all dream of doing: to make a difference,” Tallamy writes. “In this case, the difference will be to the future of biodiversity, to the native plants and animals of North America, and the ecosystems that sustain them.”

Betsy S. Franz is a freelance writer and photographer who seeks a loving, sustainable balance between the nature of our world and the inner nature of man.

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Unleash Your True Potential Working with a Life Coach Can Help

by Sandra Yeyati

Going for Gold. Martha Beck, Ph.D., a Harvard-trained sociologist, renowned coach and bestselling author of The Way of Integrity, says, “Most problems can be resolved by simply talking to someone who is willing to listen compassionately and deeply to whatever is going on in their lives and to give them good feedback. A coach will get you to high levels of happiness, self-fulfillment and self-expression.

Unlike therapists, coaches don’t deal with the mentally ill. They deal with the mentally well who want to maximize their performance.”

“A coach helps you think and say and dream of things you hadn’t thought before,” says Williams. “I can advise myself all day long, but as soon as I have a conversation with a trained coach, I hear myself differently. I get new ideas, and that motivates me to make change. The value may come monetarily. It may improve someone’s business or money decisions, but it also may come in how you live your life. There may be value in having less stress, more time, more fun. Anybody who is motivated to make a change or maybe is in the midst of change and they don’t know what to do; that’s who benefits from coaching.”

Limiting Beliefs and Turtle Steps. According to Beck, one of the most common issues a coach must address is their clients’ limiting beliefs. “It’s about freeing yourself from beliefs that are preventing you from moving forward or convincing you that you can’t have what you want, so you never try,” says Beck. “There’s something in your behavior that’s not allowing you to move forward. Let’s find the behavior, figure out why you’re doing it and change that belief. It’s good old-fashioned problem solving in partnership with the client.”

Beck’s favorite tool for making changes is what she calls one-degree turns, or turtle steps, defined as the smallest steps you can take toward a goal. “Research shows that large steps tend to get discouraging,” she notes. “We could do them at the beginning of a really passionate, goal-seeking time, but we almost never sustain it. If we go in tiny steps toward what we really believe and what we really want, we get there. The tortoise wins the race.”

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iring a life coach can be an empowering decision for people that want to understand themselves better and lead fulfilled lives. Coaches may specialize in distinct topics like business, parenting or weight loss, but, “It’s all life coaching,” says Patrick Williams, a master certified coach by the International Coach Federation, licensed psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training. “If I hire a specialist like a wellness coach, I assume they’re going to know something about wellness, but I’m not hiring a consultant to tell me what I should do in diet and exercise. I want to be coached in living a more well life.”

According to master certified coach Fran Fisher, with 30 years of experience, “Life coaching is a safe environment or sacred space of unconditional love and acceptance where learning, growth and transformation naturally occur. It’s a partnership of two experts. The client is the expert of the content: who they are, what’s important to them and what they believe, think and feel. The coach is the expert of the process. They’ve been specially trained to help the client access their deeper wisdom and make better choices that align with who they are.”

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to setting and achieving goals, coaches have different approaches.

Williams, for example, considers himself an accountability partner.

“I won’t punish you if you don’t achieve your goals,” he says. “If you report progress, we celebrate and talk about what’s next. If you say, ‘I didn’t get it done,’ then we talk about what got in the way, what needs to change. We never make the client wrong. It’s what’s true for you.”

For Beck, goals take a back seat. “My clients tend to give me goals that are culturally based on what they think they should do. People move forward much more rapidly when you don’t hold them to a goal.

When they have permission to do whatever they want, they actually start doing the things that all the goal setting in the world won’t allow them to do. We have such a strong response to freedom. When we feel like we’re forcing ourselves to do something, we won’t do it because it’s not free. When we’re free, we do the things that are best for us.”

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can be purchased for about $50, but an oven that goes down to a temperature of 150 or less will work,” says Brekke Bounds, educator at City Grange, a garden center in Chicago.

Before dehydrating, consider the end use.

Peaches or cherries can be cut into bite-size pieces. Roma or cherry tomatoes, sliced or cut in half and dried, can go in winter soups and stews. “Apple chips are super-easy,” Bounds says. “Core and slice with a mandoline, dunk in a lemon solution, sprinkle with cinnamon, dehydrate and store in an airtight jar.”

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Foods can be seasoned or marinated before drying. “We make zucchini bacon for vegan BLTs,” says Anthony Damiano, chef proprietor at Counter Culture restaurant, in Vero Beach, Florida. Dried herbs chopped in a food processor can be stored in airtight containers and used up to a year later as a flavorful salad toppings or soup mixes.

Canning.

“One of my go-to methods is water bath canning,” says Emily Paster, author of The Joys of Jewish Preserving. “It’s a really safe and effective method of home preservation for high-acid foods. Certain kinds of microorganisms, most specifically botulism, can’t live in a high-acid environment.” Fruits that go into jams and jellies are typically acidic enough, but levels can be increased with lemon juice. Vegetable pickles

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Paul Fehribach, chef and co-owner of Big Jones, a restaurant in Chicago, gives canning tips in The Big Jones Cookbook. For pickles and preserves, he recommends using a simple canning kit with a tool to lift jars in and out of boiling water, a jar rack that sits in the bottom of a stock pot and Mason jars with new canning lids to hold the food.

Both Paster and Fehribach suggest using professionally tested recipes. “Go to a reliable source, whether it’s a cookbook or a website, because there are some food safety issues. Recipes have been calibrated to have the right ratio of water and vinegar to vegetables to ensure it’s acidic enough,” says Paster. “Pickles are a great place to begin because they’re really hard to mess up.”

Refrigerator Pickling. The pickling process can be done without water bath canning, but the jars must remain refrigerated. The fun is in the quickness and variability of the recipes. Beyond traditional cucumber pickles, excellent pickles can be made with green beans, carrots, onions, cauliflower and green tomatoes. Brine can be dill, spicy or sweet. Damiano makes refrigerator pickles with a variety of local organic produce, including radishes, okra and other vegetables. The pickles are great for eating and can be used in salads and recipes like plant-based tostadas.

Fermenting. “Fermentation is an essential part of how people everywhere make effective use of food resources,” says Sandor Ellix Katz, fermentation revivalist in Liberty, Tennessee, and author of The Art of Fermentation. “Fermentation produces alcohol, helps preserve food by producing acids and makes foods more digestible, more nutritious, more delicious and sometimes less toxic.”

Cultures around the world developed fermentation techniques as a practical method to prevent food decomposition. Studies show that fermented foods and beverages provide beneficial probiotics to the gut microbiome. Anyone can give fermentation a try with ordinary kitchen tools—a knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and a jar. “Certain ferments, such as yogurt or tempeh, require specific temperature ranges,” advises Katz.

Cold Storage. Many fruits and vegetables freeze well, but a base-

ment or backyard root cellar is a no-electricity, cold storage method.

Items that store well in a root cellar include most root crops and firm fruits like apples and pears. “Root cellars use the natural, cool, moist conditions underground for fruit and vegetable storage. Earth-sheltered options work best for cooler climates where the ground temp is naturally cooler,” says Laurie Neverman in Denmark, Wisconsin, creator of CommonSenseHome.com. Those with no outdoor spot or cold basement room can still use cold storage. “Some crops like onions, garlic, potatoes, winter squash, apples and carrots keep well in dark, dry, cool room temperatures of about 55 degrees,” says Neverman.

Food preservation methods extend the blessings of the harvest. A little preparation now will provide edible delights for months to come.

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Power Up Fido Five Ways to Strengthen Your Dog’s Immune System

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long, healthy life for our animal companions depends on them having resilient immune systems that can resist disease. While supporting a dog’s immunity during illness is vital, it’s also important to help it maintain natural defenses when well to help stave off disease.

Adopting all five of these suggestions will help promote optimal wellness.

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Minimize vaccines

Vaccinations can help prevent disease when the immune system responds appropriately to such treatments. However, when dogs are over-vaccinated, improper immune responses can cause immediate allergic reactions or chronic problems such as autoimmune disorders and even cancer.

A simple and inexpensive blood antibody test called a titer can determine if and when a dog may require a vaccine after completing the first adult booster vaccination visit.

Dogs with serious and chronic immune disorders should never be vaccinated.

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Minimize chemicals and medications

Overuse and misuse of chemicals and conventional medications can harm a dog’s body in numerous ways, including causing adverse effects on the immune system.

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Whenever a chemical product such as a flea preventive or conventional medication like a steroid or antibiotic is needed, we should ask two important questions. First, whether there is a safer, natural alternative to use— there usually is. Secondly, what the lowest dose is to heal the patient. Usually, lower doses of many chemicals and medications can be used safely and effectively. Some doctors over-prescribe chemicals and medications because of incorrect diagnoses, a lack of knowledge of safer natural therapies and to increase their income.

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Feed a great diet

No matter what else is done to keep a dog healthy, it is critical to feed a good, natural diet, either homemade or purchased from a reputable company that specializes in healthy, natural foods.

Many pet foods are full of unhealthy ingredients that may not be helpful for a dog’s immune system. Animal and plant byproducts, which typically are scrap from the food processing industry, provide little if any positive health benefits and may actually be harmful to a dog.

Added chemicals, flavorings and colorings have no specific wellness attributes and may harm the dog’s DNA through oxidative damage, resulting in various immune problems such as cancers.

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Enable exercise

As with people, a sensible exercise program for a dog is important. It keeps the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems in great shape by mimicking the natural activities that a dog’s wild relatives experience every day. It also strengthens the immune system and builds and enhances the human-dog bond.

with seizures. Chamomile and tryptophan reduce any type of anxiety or phobia. They can also reduce itching in allergic patients with an obsessive component to their scratching.

Olive leaf extract is not only good for immune support, but can also help animals with infections of the ears and skin, making it a good alternative to antibiotics

Dogs that receive supplements every day tend to live longer, feel better and act happier.

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Use supplements

Dogs that receive supplements every day tend to live longer, feel better and act happier. Even when they may have serious problems like cancer from which they may not recover, they are healthier, stronger and happier while battling the disease. Good formulas contain enzymes, probiotics, glucosamine, vitamins, fatty acids and minerals to help support a normal dog’s overall constitution.

Choline reduces symptoms in senior animals with cognitive disorder and reduces the chances in normal older animals of developing it. Its use is advisable for animals with liver disease or diabetes and for those

and anti-yeast medications. A cancer and immune support supplement containing scute, cordyceps, poria, American ginseng and coix is good for any animal with an immune disease, chronic infections and especially cancer.

These five easy and inexpensive steps to keeping a dog’s immune system healthy will reduce trips to the doctor and extend his life with minimal effort.

Shawn Messonnier, DVM, owner of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Center, in Plano, Texas, is the author of several books on veterinary medicine. Visit PawsAndClawsAnimalHospital.com.

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calendar of events

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 Music & Art in the Gardens: Slim and His Rockabilly Devils – 5:30-8:30pm. Features live music, a fine art display, pop-up bar and restaurant. $5/ person. Taylor Conservatory, 22314 Northline Rd, Taylor. Tickets: TaylorConservatory.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 Online: Journaling Workshop – 2-3pm. Kickstart your creative writing process with journaling. Will use prompts provided by the facilitator. RSVP: DetroitPublicLibrary.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 Slap Fest 2 – 12:30-3:30pm. A seminar encouraging self-love, through fitness using real self-defense techniques. $30. Downriver Crossfit, 5903 Allen Rd, Allen Park. Register: Tinyurl.com/2pn998et.

daily Free 15-Day Meditation Challenge – 6am11:55pm. Join this challenge to get a free 15-day program introducing mindfulness and meditation.

Get daily prompts explaining how to do sitting meditation plus mindfulness checks at the end of each day. Free. wix.to/kkAZB0A. In-Person and Virtual Classes Daily – 7am-6pm.

A variety of classes for every body, including seniors. Classes include daily chair yoga classes, candlelight yoga every Sunday, neck and shoulder, as well as hip and back classes. Sacred Space Yoga & Reflexology Centre, 4801 Chrysler Dr, Detroit.

313-352-6788. SacredSpaceYogaDetroit.com.

Virtual & In-Person Yoga Sessions – 9am-7pm, Mon-Fri; varied times on weekends. For adults and kids. Private, family and group offerings available for private sessions or at a scheduled time on our site. Our wellness professional will assist you on your journey. Details: GoodVibzYoga.com.

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

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

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Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-12pm. This 90min, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drugfree, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. Detroit Kung Fu Academy, 1353 Division, Ste 3E, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 Online: Creative Writing Workshop – 2-3pm. Creative writing using prompts. Will have an opportunity to share some of your work if you choose. RSVP: DetroitPublicLibrary.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 Wayne County Parks Camp Out – Aug 14-15.

Bring your tent and sleeping bag to Nankin Mills Park for a night of camping under the stars. $20/ family (5 people/family). Pre-registration & payment required by Aug 11: 734-261-1990. Details: WayneCounty.com.

Young Birders Palmer Park Bird Walk – 8-10am.

A monthly bird walk specifically for birders between the ages of 12 and 18 led by our own experienced young birder, Travis Kaye. Parents welcome too. Beginners welcome. Free. Palmer Park, 1441 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit. Register: DetroitAudubon.org.

Couple’s Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Couple’s yoga is a great way to spice up your date night. It is also a great way to increase the intimacy in your relationship. $50. Sacred Space Yoga & Reflexology Centre, 4801 Chrysler Dr, Detroit. 313-352-6788. Sacred SpaceYogaDetroit.com.

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

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

Virtual Pilates with Gwyn – 9:30-10am. Build a better understanding of your mind & body connections through alignment, posture and natural movement awareness. $5/class. GwynJonesPilates.com.

Garden Yoga at Lafayette Greens – Thru Sept.

5:30-6:30pm. Bring your yoga mat and yogi attitude and enjoy a practice in the beautiful garden. Free; donations accepted. Lafayette Greens Garden, 132 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit.com.

Let’s Meditate Detroit: Free Guided Meditation – 6:307:30pm. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation, we generally

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sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly and spontaneously. As such no asanas (exercises) are required, no mat or special clothing. Campbell Library, 8733 Vernor Hwy, Detroit. 315-390-0278. DetroitPublicLibrary.org.

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

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

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

NaturalPlayroom.com.

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

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

Therapeutic Yoga – 10am. All levels. Perfect for those with back problems, healing injuries, inflexibility, weak abs or back muscles, stress, fatigue, overweight, depression and arthritic conditions. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

Family Yoga – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit.

All ages welcome. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313-437-1549.

DurfeeIS.org.

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

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

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

Sowing Seeds Growing Futures Farmers Market – Thru Oct 5. 3-6pm. 18900 Joy Rd, Detroit.

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Iyengar Yoga Detroit – 5pm. Vibrant, dynamic, heart-opening Iyengar yoga class for all levels and abilities. Bilingual Spanish. Free. 313-528-9493. For Zoom link: InfoAtIYDC@gmail.com. Facebook. com/IyengarYogaDetroit.

Yoga and Breathwork for Adults – 6-7pm. $15.

The Raw Space, 8420 W McNichols Rd, Detroit.

GoodVibzYoga.com.

wednesdays Virtual Wednesday Connection Group – 8-9am.

2nd & 4th Wed. With Southern Wayne County Re-

gional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals. RSVP, Silvia Rainer: SRainer@PayChex.com. swcrc.com.

Cooking Matters – 10:30am-12pm. Help end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy and affordable food choices. Program to teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets to shop for and cook healthy meals. Free. Brilliant Detroit Cody Rouge, 7425 Fielding St, Detroit. RSVP: 313-406-3275.

Online: Conscious Leaders Group Coaching – Thru Dec. 3-4pm. A place to receive continuous guidance for leading with compassion and flow. Includes 2 monthly calls, where you can bring questions or issues to be coached around. Learn about your blind spots, tackle your growth edges, and build resilience for your leadership. $222/mo. AmbrosiAlanimals.

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FitKids Workouts – Aug 4, Sept 1. 5:30pm. Opportunity for the kids to build healthy foundations that last a lifetime. Join us for yoga with Downpup of Plymouth, then stay for the Wednesday Night Workout after. Free. Kellogg Park, W Ann Arbor Trl, Plymouth. Register: DowntownPlymouthEvents.com.

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

Wednesday Night Workouts – Thru Sept 1. 6:30pm; sometimes 5:30pm. Kellogg Park transforms to an outdoor fitness studio. Various classes offered. Free.

Kellogg Park, W Ann Arbor Trl, Plymouth. Register: DowntownPlymouthEvents.com.

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and tension relief and so much more. $20. Bloom Transformation Center, 227 Iron St, Ste 122, Detroit.

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

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

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

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

313-366-2247. AKHealingArts.com.

saturdays Eastern Market – 6am-4pm. Year-round. 2934 Russell St, Detroit. EasternMarket.org.

Plymouth Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 23. 8am12:30pm. Find fresh, farm-to-table produce, flowers, baked goods and more. 760 Penniman Ave, Plymouth. PlymouthMich.org.

Saturday in the Park – 9am-3:30pm. Six miles of Hines Dr will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for the public of all ages to enjoy

running, walking, skating or cycling safely on a traffic-free road. Free. Parking available at Nankin Mills & Helms Haven Park. Hines Park, 33275 Edward Hines Dr, Westland. 734-261-1990.

WayneCounty.com.

Community Yoga for Kids – 10-11am. Yoga, meditation, journaling, breath workshops, Girlz Empowered club and more. $6/person. The Raw Space, 8420 W McNichols Rd, Detroit. GoodVibzYoga.com.

Fireside Youth Meditation Workshop – 12-1pm.

A great workshop for kids who will do activities and learn breathing exercises to help them be more mindful. S’mores kits provided after the event for attendees and hot cocoa from local sponsors during the event. Free. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St, Detroit. DetroitRiverfront.org/ youthmeditation2021.

classifieds HELP WANTED LOOKING FOR DEDICATED AND PASSIONATE DISTRIBUTOR / SALES OF ALLNATURAL PRODUCTS. This is not a MLM, this is based on product sales of retail and sales to the public. This will include contacting the public as well as outdoor and indoor events. Calling on stores and businesses. Must be passionate about healthy living and helping others be healthy. Michiganmade products. We are a licensed, insured, certified company. Please contact U.P. Chaga Connection 906-282-0787 (Serious inquiries only).

Virtual Thursday Connection Group – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Thurs. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals. RSVP, Jen Brown: JBrown@ KeyConcerns.com. swcrc.com.

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

Lafayette Greens Garden Volunteering – Thru Aug 26. 10am-12pm. Help us at our Lafayette Greens Garden this Summer. Lafayette Greens Garden, 132 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit.com.

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

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

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

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community resource guide CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY

ACUPUNCTURE

MICHIGAN FAMILY WELLNESS

LIVONIA ACUPUNCTURE LUCKY AARON LI, R.AC. OMD

2200 N. Canton Center Rd, Ste. 150, Canton 734-335-0533 (Call or Text) MichiganFamilyWellness.com

33919 Plymouth Rd, Livonia 734-469-9149 Contact@LivoniaAcupuncture.com LivoniaAcu.com

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

ALICE HUANG’S NATURAL CHINESE THERAPIES

2939 1st St, Wyandotte, 734-324-1168 1311 N. Main St, Clawson, 248-278-6081 1890 Southfield, Birmingham, 248-582-8888 AliceHuangs.com Alternative and holistic healing specializing in natural chinese therapies: acupuncture, massage, cupping, DDS therapy, colon hydrotherapy, foot detox and more.

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

See ad, page 3.

U.P. CHAGA CONNECTION

906-282-0787 MidnightSpcl_59@yahoo.com UPChagaConnection.com

Freshest, cleanest wildest organic Chaga available in the Upper Peninsula. State certified. Immune-Boosting Superfood. For centuries, people have used chaga mushrooms for medicinal purposes. Packed with antioxidants, its extract may fight cancer, chronic inflammation, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels. See ad page 17.

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CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS WELLNESS CENTER OF PLYMOUTH

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

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

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

COACHING & COUNSELING ARIA MAE EVERTS

Coach, Facilitator, Healer Aria@AriaMae.com AriaMae.com

Spiritually integrative coaching, healing and retreats for Conscious Leaders. In-person and virtual personal development for those who envision a world where all life is honored.

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At the family wellness clinic, we believe if you fuel your body it will thrive, stress is the enemy, and the chiropractic adjustment is the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.

Focusing on functional neurology, Dr. Kyle Wallner takes a neurological, structural and nutritional approach to helping you achieve your health goals. Listen to our podcast and schedule online at our website.

EDUCATION WHOLISTIC TRAINING INSTITUTE

313-255-6155 WholisticTrainingInstitute.com

WTI

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

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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 10 and 23.

HEALTH & WELLNESS KOFANO AFRICAN NATURAL WELLNESS

Dr. Kofi Annorh 17372 Livernois, Detroit 248-636-8448 KofiAnnorh@gmail.com

Master herbalist, health and wellness coach, Dr. Kofi Annorh's passion is to consult and help you on your unique healing journey. He is a fifth generation practitioner of Ghanaian ancient knowledge. Dr. Kofi specializes in natural wellness and can help you with lifestyle changes, herbal teas, nutrition, herbal support, energy restoration, detoxification, weight loss, headaches, depression, sleep disorders and much more.

Call, visit or email him today.

HEALTH FOOD STORES THE BETTER HEALTH STORES

Locations: Dearborn • Plymouth • Novi • Livonia • Ann Arbor • Sterling Heights • Belleville • Southgate • Shelby Charter Twp • Lansing • Grosse Pointe Woods • Beverly Hills • Bloomfield Twp • Windsor, ON, Canada TheBetterHealthStore.com Vitamins, supplements, organic and natural foods. For more information: See ad page 5.

HOLISTIC HEALING DETROIT WHOLISTIC CENTER

Dr. Jesse Brown, ND 313-538-5433 DetroitWholisticCenter.com

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

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

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

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MICHIGAN FOR VACCINE CHOICE

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

PAIN RELIEF AUNT ALBERTA’S REMEDY

Homeopathic Pain Relief Cream 973-715-9097 Info@AlbertasPainRelief.com AlbertasPainRelief.com Need Relief from Arthritis?

Try Aunt Alberta’s Remedy with all-natural ingredients to ease muscular aches and joint pain. Her Remedy is a homeopathic pain relief cream that penetrates deep into the skin and muscle tissues. Get beneficial relief from sciatica, fibromyalgia, arthritis, neuralgia, gout, and more. Use Aunt Alberta’s Pain Relief Cream and get relief today. 4oz jar for $15. See the website for other options. See what people say about Aunt Alberta’s Remedy and purchase now on our website.

PSYCHIC MEDICAL INTUITIVE HEALING UNIVERSAL ENERGY HEALING & MASSAGE THERAPY FOR WOMEN

Christine Bridges 580 Forest Ave., Suite 3C, Plymouth ChristineBridges2@Comcast.net ChristineBridges2.wixsite.com/website 734-934-7271 By appointment only

Psychic medical intuitive healer with “X-ray vision hands”. Clients that may benefit from her work, includes anyone suffering from an “itis” (arthritis, colitis, etc.), old injuries, anxiety, depression, panic, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADD, ADHD, autism, OCD, sleep concerns, overly stressed, inability to conceive, or miscarriages, babies, unexplained weight-gain or loss, inability to quit (smoking, drinking, abusing yourself), chronic fatigue, energy maintenance for balance, chronic diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. See ad page 8.

REFLEXOLOGY R3 REFLEXOLOGY (RELIEVE, RELEASE, RESTORE)

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

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE AMERICAN REGENERATIVE CLINIC

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

Dr. Andrey uses Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Prolotherapy and Ten Pass Ozone Therapy to restore the body’s function, heal damaged tissues. He successfully performs innovative aesthetic procedures to return patients youth without surgery. See ads, pages 10 and 23.

RETREAT CENTERS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER

9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd, Vanderbilt 989-983-4107 Office@SongOfTheMorning.org SongOfTheMorning.org

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

TAI CHI/QIGONG ERIN REAS

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

WEIGHT LOSS ELLEN M LAZAR, DC

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

ChiroThin weight-loss provider.

YOGA GOOD VIBZ YOGA

GoodVibzYoga@gmail.com 313-982-2465 GoodVibzYoga.com

SACRED SPACE YOGA & REFLEXOLOGY CENTER OWNER, TRINA CAMPBELL

4801 Chrysler Drive, Detroit 313-352-6788 SacredSpaceYogaDetroit.com

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