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Copper Stops Germs Before They Spread

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Frequent flier Karen Gauci had been suffering after crowded flights. Though skeptical, she tried copper on travel days for 2 months. “Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” she exclaimed.

Businesswoman Rosaleen says when people around her show signs of cold or flu, she uses copper morning and night. cientists have discovered a illnesses by over half and saved lives.

“It saved me last holidays,” she said. natural way to kill germs fast.

The strong scientific evidence gave “The kids had crud going round and Now thousands of people are using it inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made round, but not me.” against unwanted viruses and bacteria in a smooth copper probe with a tip to fit in Attorney Donna Blight tried copper the nose and on skin. the bottom of his nose. for her sinus. “I am shocked!” she said.

Germs, such The next time “My head cleared, no more headache, no as viruses and he felt a tickle in more congestion.” bacteria, can his nose that felt A man with trouble breathing though multiply fast. like a cold about his nose at night tried copper just before When disease to start, he rubbed bed. “Best sleep I’ve had in years!” he germs get in your the copper gently said. nose they can in his nose for 60 In a lab test, technicians placed 25 spread and cause seconds. million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. misery unless you “I didn’t No viruses were found surviving soon stop them early. get sick,” he after.

New device puts copper right where you need it.

Hundreds exclaimed.

Some people press of studies in the last 20 years by “Due to regulation we don’t copper on a lip right government and university scientists make health claims, so I can’t away if a warning tingle show that copper, a natural element, say if it is cause and effect.” suggests unwanted germs kills germs just by touch.

“That was September 2012,” gathering there.

The EPA officially declared copper he continued. “I have been using The handle is curved to be “antimicrobial”, meaning it kills it every time and have not had a and textured to increase microbes, including viruses, bacteria, single cold since then.” contact. Copper can and fungus.

He asked relatives and kill germs picked up on The National Institutes of Health friends to try it. They reported fingers and hands after Dr. Bill Keevil: Copper kills viruses you touch things other says, “The antimicrobial activity of the same thing, so he patented on contact. copper is now well established.”

CopperZap® and put it on the people have touched.

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The EPA says copper still works even been used for thousands of years.

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Physician’s Assistant Julie. Another and should not be interpreted as product Some hospitals tried copper for touch customer asked, “Is it supposed to work health claims, and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. that fast?” diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any They say this cut the spread of MRSA, Pat McAllister, 70, received one for disease. which is antibiotic resistant, and other Christmas and called it “one of the best ADVERTORIAL

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Contents 19 16 ART'S EMBRACE Healing Through Creativity

19 YOGA TO HEAL TRAUMA

Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

20 HEALTHY COOKWARE

How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans

22 CONQUERING

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CHRONIC PAIN

How the Body-Mind Connection Works

24 CREATIVE KIDS

How to Nurture Imagination

26 HORSES AS HEALERS

Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits

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news briefs

Regenerative Medicine has Many Benefits

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r. Andrey Lutskovsky, the Ukrainian-born owner of American Regenerative Clinic, has had successful experience in regenerative medicine, including prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma), stem cell therapy and neural prolotherapy. He is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine, International Fellowship in Advanced Aesthetic Science, Academy of Regenerative Practices and Institute for Functional Medicine.

Lutskovsky states, “Extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation (EBOO) is a unique and innovative form of ozone therapy which has gained prominence Andrey Lutskovsky over the last few years. It heals and detoxifies by stimulating oxygen metabolism, activating the immune system and eliminating viruses, fungi, bacteria, yeast and protozoa. EBOO is the most advanced form of ozone treatment available today. For over a century, EBOO has effectively and safely been utilized as a part of an overall treatment plan for many conditions.” Four conditions that EBOO treatments can benefit include cardiovascular disease, Lyme disease, chronic hepatitis and diabetes.

Location: 31000 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 140, Bingham Farms. For appointments and more information, call 248-876-4242, email Contact@AmericanRegen.com or visit AmericanRegen. com. See ad page 10.

Feel Better Fast with Chiropractic

N Liberate yourself from suffering.

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

orth Bridge Chiropractic, the office of Ellen M. Lazar, DC, has been helping people live better lives since 1990. She is also a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor.

Lazar says, “Lower back pain and/or leg pain (sciatica) quickly responds well to chiropractic care. Neck and/or shoulder and arm pain problems improve using consistent, conservative chiropractic care, too. We treat upper back pain and rib issues that may cause difficulty taking a deep breath without pain. Many types of headaches or migraines respond to treatment very well.”

Ellen M. Lazar

She notes, “We do our best to eliminate your pain while improving your health in as short and cost-effective time possible. If we can’t do that at our facility, we refer you to other physicians for help. I have worked with medical professionals for many years and some of them remain my patients to this day.”

Location: 42000 Six Mile Rd., Ste. 230, Northville. For appointments and more information, call 248-924-2413 or visit NorthBridgeChiropractic.com. See ad page 31.

Stop Mold in its Tracks

Experience is better than belief.

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oldPro LLC, a certified and insured mold removal company, uses effective services to return homes to a safe, ecological condition. For those experiencing health challenges due to mold in a home or place of business, they will break up mycotoxins, invisible gases that are formed by mold colonies to protect themselves from other competing colonies and are harmful to health. All hard surfaces are wiped down with an ethanol water solution, and cabinets and hard surface furniture are fogged. Upholstered furniture is thoroughly dampened with the solution.

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Testing the air quality can easily identify any allergens that are present, including mold spores. They use a licensed and certified independent lab to determine the results of all of tests and generate a 20page report that will show what type of molds exist in the home and to what extent the spores are in the air.

Location: 247 W. Main St., Milan. For a professional consultation and estimate, call 734-439-8800 or visit MoldProllc.com.

Vegan Eggs at Folk Detroit Gourmet Market & Cafe

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etroit Pistons vegan basketball player Cade Cunningham was the first pick during this year’s NBA draft, and Folk Detroit is celebrating with a new dish— vegan eggs. The Cade Stack combines #JUSTEggFolded, local greens, basil, rosemary potato crisps and a shakshuka cheese sauce. #JUSTEggFolded scrambles and is touted as tasting just like eggs. And there’s a folded egg product, too, like those on fast-food breakfast sandwiches.

But the “eggs” are made entirely from plants—not chickens—so there’s zero cholesterol. It’s also rich in protein.

Folk Detroit offers a takeout and “grab & go” menu including espresso, juice, CBD beverages, daily bakes, deli-style sandwiches, salads, dips, cheese and charcuterie. They offer patio seating, online ordering and in-person service.

Rohani Foulkes, owner and general manager, says, “Every dollar you spend at Folk is positively impacting every part of our eco-system, including our sources, team, community, customers and the environment. We achieve this by always sourcing responsibly grown and made provisions, local organic and handmade as much as possible; paying our partners fair prices for their products and our team higher than minimum wages.”

Location: 1701 Trumbull Ave., Detroit. For more information, call 313-742-2672 or visit FolkDetroit.com.

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EBOO (Extracorporeal Blood Ozonation,

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most efficient treatment in the world to date!

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Oxygenation, and Filtration): Offers the

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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Art Is an Essential Part of Life eaf and Blossom, a tea and artisan boutique working with local artists in Detroit to provide handmade gifts, opened last December during the pandemic after art shows were being cancelled. Co-owners Lillian Li, Victoria Li and Maggie Massara, all artists themselves, support their peers by allowing them to sell their artwork and products.

Public art classes are available

Offerings range from handmade birdhouses to photography and even tarot card reading. There are 26 other artists that sell their works in the store, and the owners say residents from Grosse Pointe Park and Detroit are customers. “It was the perfect fit for our neighborhood,” said Lillian Li. “It was so important to make sure that we engage the artists in the community to be a part of our store.” They also expanded outdoors and started a community garden for children.

“We want children to be engaged in art and I feel like art is this lost thing in schools,” says Lillian Li. “For us, we feel art is an essential part of somebody’s growth as a person.”

Location: 14832 Kercheval, Detroit. For more information, call 313-331-3000, email Artisans@TheLeafAndBlossom.com or visit TheLeafAndBlossom.com.

Free Outdoor Vegetarian Festival

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egMichigan’s fifth annual Outdoor Free Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 12, at Riley Park, in downtown Farmington, with food, fun, shopping and live music. Plant-based delights from local restaurants include grilled burgers and sausages, Waldorf chick’n salad, jackfruit tacos, chick’n bacon ranch wraps, tamales, fudge, donuts, baked goods, acai bowls, smoothies and raw juices. Visitors can browse among the eco-friendly artisans or have a picnic on the lawn.

Location: 33113 Grand River Ave., Farmington. For more information, email Tom@VegMichigan.org or visit VegMichigan.org/ free-festival.

Examine All the Options

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heta Living presents Change Cancer (formerly Cancer Prevention Convention) from 10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., September 17, at the Kinergy Center.

In a world that is pushing one agenda, Stephanie McKeith, Dr. Tony Jimenez, Marcy Jimenez and others will talk about options for cancer care and cannabis as therapy, with a screening of 1986: The Act and an open discussion of current health concerns.

Tickets are limited and prices will increase closer to the event. Location: 2250 Oak St., Wyandotte. For more information, call 734-2855020 or visit ThetaLiving.com.

Relieve Unconscious Blockages

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ria Mae Everts offers private, one-hour healing sessions to support the awakening of curiosity in the heart, connect to guides or resolve ancestral trauma. The heart can be a portal to expansion into the mystery of our deepAria Mae est soul intentions.

Everts says, “My mission is to connect conscious leaders to their hearts, magic and joy.” Sometimes they just need a little support.

She has three options for some of the most common client needs: Full-of-Wonder Heart Activation; Lion Leadership Heart Activation; and Ancestral Heart Activation. “It’s only by falling in love with our own hearts that we can truly ripple that love into the world. It’s only by believing the ‘impossible’ magic of existence that we can manifest the wildest visions our hearts hold.”

system and gain all the natural health tools you need for the approaching flu season, this conference is for you,” says Julie Wagester, chief operations officer of the Naturopathic Community Center. The conference will include topics such as utilizing essential oils for viruses, homeopathic remedies for the pandemic, herbs and minerals that help to build immunity, emotional support techniques and much more.

The cost is $50 per person and a healthy, nutritious lunch will be available for purchase. To register, contact the Naturopathic Community Center at 989-317-4787. Morey School is located at 380 W Blanchard Rd, Shepherd.

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Wholistic Approach to the Fall One-Day Conference

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he Naturopathic Community Center is hosting a full-day conference on Saturday, October 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Morey School, in Shepherd. The conference is sponsored by Herbs Etc. and will host guest speakers such as natural health therapists and naturopathic doctors and product vendors, all the information needed to gain optimum health for the fall and winter season.

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health briefs

Plant-Based Meals Reduce Severe COVID-19 Risks Eating more plants than meat is not only good for the planet, it might also be protective against COVID-19 severity, reports a new study in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Researchers from Johns Hopkins and other universities analyzed web-based responses from almost 2,900 frontline doctors and nurses in the U.S., France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK that had been significantly exposed to COVID-19, 95 percent of which were doctors and 70 percent males. Those that ate a plant-based diet, described as high in vegetables, legumes and nuts, and low in poultry and meats, were 73 percent less likely to contract moderate to severe COVID-19. Those with pescatarian diets allowing fish were 59 percent less likely. However, those following low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets had 48 percent greater odds of moderate to severe COVID-19. “Our results suggest that a healthy diet rich in nutrient-dense foods may be considered for protection Eating two servings of fruit a day lowers the risk of against severe COVID-19,” researchers concluded. developing Type 2 diabetes by 36 percent in five years

Certain Fruits Can Protect Against Diabetes

compared to eating less than half a serving, suggests research from Australia’s Edith Cowan University Institute for Nutrition Research. The study followed 7,676 people and found that higher total fruit intake of apples, bananas, oranges and other citrus fruits was linked to better measures of glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. The same pattern did not hold for fruit juice. Previous U.S. cohort studies have found that eating three servings per week of certain fruits lowers the risk of Type 2 diabetes by the following percentages: blueberries (26 percent), grapes and raisins (12 percent), apples and pears (7 percent) and bananas and grapefruits (5 percent). Three servings of cantaloupe, however, raises the risk by 10 percent.

Healthy Choices Mitigate Cognitive Health Reduction A Chinese study of 6,160 adults 80 or older found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the APOE ε4 gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s. Researchers used data from the ongoing Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey to determine the eating, exercising and smoking habits of subjects. They found that those with healthy lifestyles were 55 percent less likely to be cognitively impaired and those with intermediately healthy lifestyles lowered their risk 28 percent. This reduction was greater than the increased risk of cognitive impairment resulting from the APOE ε4 gene, which was 17 percent.

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Wild Bees Thrive on Forest Deadwood

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Scientists from the UniverFarm Waste Doubles as sity of Freiburg surveyed Construction Material the German Black Forest Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf National Park to determine litter and crop residues may not be thought of as likely the number of tree species, raw materials for sustainable construction, but with how the trees are scattered, traditional materials like concrete eliciting a negative the heights of individual environmental reputation, implementation of agrotree crowns and if there are waste is being explored around the world. Recycling, fallen trees or hollowed-out tree trunks. They found that as an important part of agro-waste’s green potential, is creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising making the use of construction materials more organic restoration measure to promote an abundance of aboand sustainable, and helping reduce landfill issues. veground nesting bees. Their findings, “Wild Bees Benefit A 2018 study, Agro-industrial wastes and their utifrom Structural Complexity Enhancement in a Forest Reslization using solid state fermentation: a review, notes toration Experiment,” were published in the journal Forest agro-wastes are an eco-friendly means of manuEcology and Management. facturing “biofuels, enzymes, vitamins, antioxidants, As part of an experiment, structural richness was artianimal feed, antibiotics and other chemicals.” This ficially created in 2016 on several sample plots by felling same study observed, “Many agro-industrial wastes and uprooting 20 spruce trees per plot, creating deadare untreated and underutilized, therefore disposed wood and small gaps. Six other plots were left in their natof either by burning, dumping or unplanned landfillural state as a control group. The researchers compared ing, which contributes to climate change by increasing how many wild bees were in the different plots in June greenhouse gases.” Another study found that inte2018 and 2019. Results show that deadwood increases grating agro-wastes such as sugarcane bagasse, rice the abundance and biodiversity of wild bees. Professor Dr. husks and groundnut shells improved the construction Alexandra Klein, head of the Chair of Nature Conservation materials by enhancing their sustainability properties, and Landscape Ecology, says, “In the course of climate boosting their durability and reducing costs. change, forest areas will be increasingly characterized by deadwood and sparse areas caused by storms, droughts or bark beetles. As a result, Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies forest habitat will increase in It’s not surprising that more urban trees lower the levels of heat and pollution. Although importance for wild bees.” many cities maintain tree-planting programs, not all canopies have equivalent value.

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A new analysis from the American Forests conservation organization states that the U.S needs to plant more than half a billion trees across 500 metropolitan areas and 150,000 local communities. A new Tree Equity Score data tool (TreeEquityScore.org) allows users to see where urban trees exist and where they don’t. American Forests identified 20 large American cities that are lacking in canopies to protect their populations from hotter temperatures. Tree canopies are particularly effective in reducing health stress associated with urban heat “islands”.

It was also found that a pattern of inequitable distribution of trees has deprived many communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver.

Communities of color have 33 percent less tree canopy on average than majority white communities. Jad Daley, American Forests president and CEO, says, “We need to make sure the trees go where the people are, and more than 70 percent of the people live in cities or suburbs, so it’s a place-based problem with a place-based solution.”

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Shedding Light on Lightbulbs

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The Ins and Outs of Our Options

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Don’t be left in the dark when choosing lightbulbs. Lighting accounts for up to 20 percent of a household’s energy bill, and untold numbers of bulbs end up in landfills. Let’s illuminate some bulb options to increase savings and reduce waste.

INCANDESCENT BULBS, the iconic symbol for a bright idea, were the only option until the early 2000s. They’re hot to the touch and no longer easy to find because governments worldwide have ordered them phased out to lower energy consumption.

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COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHTS (CFL) were a great answer to the incandescent bulbs that came before them as far as energy efficiency, but they have disadvantages, as well.

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Energy efficiency: About 65 to 75 percent more efficient than incandescent.

Cost efficiency: Estimated $1.25 to $1.75 annual cost of operation.

Potential health risks: CFLs contain small traces of mercury and emit puffs of toxic powder when they break. Visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s website epa.gov for safe clean-up instructions.

Proper disposal: Go to Earth911.com to search for nearby CFL disposal facilities.

LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LED) bulbs are here to stay and illuminate the majority of households. To compute old bulb wattage compared to LED wattage, divide roughly by five or six. For example, a 60-watt incandescent bulb is equivalent to a 10-watt LED. It’s not an exact equation, but it’s close.

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Energy efficiency: Up to 83 percent more efficient than incandescent.

Cost efficiency: Estimated $1.19 annual cost of operation per bulb.

Potential health risks: Age-related macular degeneration is more likely with high exposure to low-intensity “blue light”; however, the warmer glow from LEDs typically used in home light fixtures is not the culprit. The “blue light” LEDs are typically glowing from computer screens, mobile phones and other devices or appliances.

Proper disposal: Big-box and local hardware stores often offer free or lowcost recycling, as do online recyclers and local facilities because there are no toxins or hard-to-recycle wires.

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rt can be a powerful force for healing. Its potential manifests in a disabled man’s triumphant dance or cancer patient’s stirring self-portrait. Throughout America, art’s redemption takes center stage at hospitals, nursing homes, jails and homeless shelters. Even an entire city can be transformed when its citizens embrace public art to add beauty, create community and heal its broken places.

Art in Medical Settings According to Jill Sonke, director of the University of Florida (UF) Center for Arts in Medicine, approximately half of U.S. hospitals have art programs that provide positive distraction, enjoyment and connection. To humanize otherwise intimidating environments, visual artists and musicians are employed to install appealing exhibits and play relaxing music. Artists also work at the bedside with patients as part of inter-professional care teams.

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bers a young female patient with sickle cell disease whose bouts of extreme pain required hospitalization. Dance sessions eased her suffering and enabled doctors to reduce pain medications. “The way the patient described it was not that the pain was going away, but that she didn’t mind it as much because she was enjoying dancing,” she says.

While facilitating Dance for Life classes for Parkinson’s patients, Sonke encountered a man suffering limited mobility and an inability to form facial expressions. After two months of biweekly sessions, he could lift his arms over his head and, to his wife’s delight, smile again.

“It’s that multimodal capacity of the arts,” Sonke explains. “All at the same time, he was engaging in music, movement and imagery. He was moving with others and experiencing joy and laughter.”

According to Sonke, ongoing research seeks to pinpoint the public health benefits of art. In Britain, they have learned that people over 50 visiting museums or concerts once a month are almost half as likely to develop depression in older age. Other studies suggest that music can unlock memories and improve cognition. UF

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by Sandra Yeyati researchers are currently investigating whether live music in emergency and trauma care settings can reduce the need for opioids.

“When people engage in the arts, they often enter into a flow state, that experience of losing yourself in art where we lose track of time and what we’re doing is intrinsically motivated,” Sonke says. “A flow state can engage a relaxation response, helping to reduce stress and anxiety, which can enhance immune function.”

Art Therapy for Cancer Patients Board-certified art therapist Mallory Montgomery helps cancer patients in Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital work through symptoms of depression, anxiety or trauma. “Any person seeking a talk therapist or social worker could also consult with an art therapist,” she says. “We have the same training, but use art instead of just words.

Evidence suggests that art therapy accesses healing faster because you’re forging a deep mind/body connection.”

When counseling a double mastectomy patient that has questions about who they are now that they’re missing a part of their identity, Montgomery might offer a printed body map so that they can pinpoint where they carry feelings of loss, pain or confusion.

“By drawing or coloring in those areas, I’m asking them to show how they’re being affected physically, emotionally and spiritually, and to externalize the overwhelming, negative side of their problem,” she explains.

Using a second body map, Montgomery might invite the patient to draw or paint in those same areas to transform the pain into

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something more positive. “Is it going to blossom like a flower or be soothed with water? What imagery can you create that represents the opposite of your pain or an improvement of your concerns?

We might also do a portrait to highlight other aspects of you and your personality that still exist, even though you no longer have a body part that was killing you,” she says.

Montgomery’s emphasis is never on the quality of the art. “I walk the fine line between allowing patients to problem-solve how to make something look like what’s in their head and providing them with comfort and intervention so they don’t get so frustrated that they want to give up,” she notes.

Montgomery keeps a visual journal for her own self-expression.

“It helps me make sense of the world,” she says. “Art gives my voice and thoughts an outlet, something concrete and representational that reaches into the depth of what I’m experiencing.”

Redemption Songs in Skid Row About 10 years ago, violinist and recording artist Vijay Gupta took a wrong turn and ended up in Skid Row, a disadvantaged downtown Los Angeles neighborhood. “It felt like a gut punch,” he recalls. “I saw the gross inequality between Walt Disney Concert Hall where I performed for the LA Philharmonic and a community of 5,000 people less than two miles away sleeping in tents in extreme poverty.”

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2011 as a series of concert performances by world-class musicians. “One of our first venues was the Department of Mental Health,” he recalls. “After the second movement, the young violist I was performing with turned to the audience with tears in his eyes and said, ‘I’ve loved playing for you because I can feel your hearts.’ He shared that his mother had grappled with schizophrenia, his father was a prison guard and whenever he played for his family, he felt more connected to them. That’s when I began to see him as a human being who was in deep need of this work himself.”

“My dream is that meaning and beauty will be made every day in nursing homes, creating care settings so interesting that people want to visit them—a new kind of cultural center, integrating health and art.”

Gupta has learned firsthand that healing is a two-way street. “When I come to Skid Row, I’m the one who feels lifted,” he says.

As a result, Street Symphony has morphed into a collection of workshops and conversations that also employs jazz, reggae, hip-hop and West African musicians and vocalists from the Skid Row community. “We might play 30 minutes of music and then ask the audience what images, thoughts or memories came up for them,” he explains.

In this community, art is neither entertainment nor a commodity, Gupta says.

“It’s a lifeline; a way for people that have been devastated by poverty, addiction or trauma to add to their lives in a constructive way. We all have devastated places within ourselves that need healing and attention. Visiting Skid Row is a pilgrim18

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age to the broken place within myself, and in that way, it’s a spiritual place; my temple where I go to worship.”

Creative Care for People with Dementia Drawing from her theater background, Anne Basting, author of Creative Care, has developed an innovative approach to dementia and elder care. “Our current caregiving model envisions one person that’s empty and has lots of needs and the other person that’s full and pours themself into the other person, which leads to burnout,” she says. “Dementia and aging are experiences of increasing separation.

People isolate themselves and learn not to trust their own expressive capacities, because their relatives and friends no longer know how to relate with them and often ignore their words.”

Basting’s Creative Care changes this depleting dynamic. “In improvisational theater, you observe everything that’s happening on stage and try to figure out how you can add to the performance positively,” she explains. “Applying that idea to a care situation, you observe the person’s facial expressions, what they’re saying, how they’re behaving and then invite them into expression out of that moment with what we call a ‘beautiful question’, one that has no right or wrong answers and draws on the person’s strengths.”

A beautiful question might be, “If your feet could talk, what would they say?”

This offers people with pain a poetic way to express it. “I invited a gentleman with dementia who had no language—no words left—to show me how water moves. His response was the most beautiful dance I’d ever experienced, performed in the kitchen of his duplex,” Basting recalls, adding that it’s important to acknowledge the person’s expression so they know they’ve been heard.

The final step in Creative Care is to accumulate these experiences over time and shape something larger and universally meaningful that can be shared with others—an artistic product. Basting founded the nonprofit TimeSlips to train artists and caregivers worldwide to do this visionary work. Their efforts have resulted

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in art exhibits, dance and theater productions, books and animations. “My dream is that meaning and beauty will be made every day in nursing homes, creating care settings so interesting that people want to visit them—a new kind of cultural center, integrating health and art,” she says.

Transforming a City with Public Art More than 4,000 works of public art grace the city of Philadelphia, three-quarters of which are breathtaking murals that combine world-class paintings and images with provocative words and healing messages.

Art permeates virtually every neighborhood on walls, billboards, sidewalks, rooftops, swimming pools and basketball courts, enriching people from all walks of life, even those that don’t have access to galleries and museums.

“Public art lifts our spirits, provides us with beauty and inspires us,” says Jane Golden, founder and executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia (MAP). “It can be evocative, challenging and educational, as well, serving as a barometer of our time—a system of checks and balances and a mirror that we hold up to people and say that your life counts and you matter.” In addition to sponsoring 75 to 100 new works every year, MAP’s $10 million budget funds programs related to criminal justice, art education, housing insecurity, behavioral health, community development and environmental justice.

According to Golden, the healing power of art is not just in the mural, but also in its collaborative creation. In addition to artists and educators, hundreds of people work on these projects, including individuals grappling with addiction or homelessness, veterans with PTSD and immigrants and refugees facing isolation and stigma. “The act of creating is a meditative and healing experience, and because you’re part of a larger effort, it connects you to your community,” Golden says. “People start to feel a sense of purpose and value. They start to believe in themselves again.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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YOGA TO HEAL TRAUMA Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

by Marlaina Donato

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etting on the yoga mat can be a powerful stress-buster that lowers blood pressure and excessive cortisol, but yoga can offer an added boon for those living with the lasting effects of traumatic events. Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses.

Founded on yoga, psychology and neurobiology principles, the approach is in harmony with the ancient yogic concept of samskaras, or memories imprinted on our cellular consciousness. People from many walks of life can benefit from trauma-sensitive yoga including bullied teens, women rebounding from abuse and anyone impacted by pandemic turmoil. Research published in the journal Military Medicine in 2018 reports that U.S. veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that participated in a one-hour vinyasa-style yoga session for six weeks showed significantly lowered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, as well as less insomnia, depression and anxiety.

Trauma-Intelligent Fitness. Yoga performed with trauma sensitivity can pick up where talk therapy leaves off, targeting the amygdala, the danger detector in the brain, and the vagus nerve that runs from the brain to the abdomen, which plays a vital role in processing trauma. “Somatic processing and treatment methodologies like yoga are now being used to help repair and rebuild distressed nervous systems, which in turn helps the brain integrate and ‘file’ distressing

memories,” says Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide, the largest yoga teacher training school in North America, and the author of Healing Trauma with Yoga: Go From Surviving to Thriving with Mind-Body Techniques. The Fort Lauderdale-based yoga therapist and entrepreneur highlights the body’s role in trauma and stress. “The brain rewires itself around the traumatic event and memories stored in the tissues throughout the body. Yoga can help to free those memories, alleviating troubling emotions and thought patterns, as well as chronic somatic tension and hypervigilance.” Shaw draws upon new psychological and neurological discoveries, including polyvagal theory, that help explain the full impact of trauma and most importantly, how and why yoga helps to lessen these impacts.

Trauma-informed yoga keeps the nervous system in mind, excluding poses and breathing techniques that might provoke a sense of vulnerability or overstimulation. Trained teachers adhere to nontouch assistance methods and often opt for well-lit studios to avoid a possible triggering atmosphere.

A trauma-informed yoga teacher knows the inner workings of the nervous system,” explains Mandy Eubanks, a trauma-trained yoga educator and certified yoga instructor in Tulsa. “We have respect for the variety of responses that our clients have to yoga, meditation and breathwork practices. For example, we understand deep breathing will be calming to one person and agitating to another. We normalize clients’ responses and work with them to find an effective technique for that individual.” Teachers with specialized training and access to props can also support people on a yoga journey that are limited physically.

Eubanks emphasizes, “Yoga truly is for everyone and every body.”

The Power of Choice and Individuality. Lisa Danylchuk, the Oakland-based author of Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Theory, Philosophy, and Practice, underscores that in a trauma-informed environment, everything a teacher instructs is an offering or invitation. “This is important because people who have endured trauma have often not had a say over what happens to their bodies.

A good trauma-informed class cultivates somatic and psychological resources, and focuses, above all, on cultivating a sense of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual safety.” The founder of The Center for Yoga and Trauma Recovery believes it’s important to be responsive to individual needs. “Trauma affects so many different individuals and groups of people and in such a variety of ways that it is impossible to give one prescription. Some people might benefit from a weekly, 60- to 90-minute vinyasa-style class. Others might benefit from a short, five-minute daily restorative practice.”

Shaw also stresses a tailored approach. “How one wishes to practice is up to the individual, but I suggest a combination of both one-on-one instruction and class format. If someone is in the throes of trauma, they will need a private session to start.”

Eubanks adds the importance of consistency. “In my experience, it is about finding which yoga practices work best for the client and then encouraging them to find time to practice every day. Yoga for PTSD is not a one-and-done deal. It takes time, effort and belief in oneself.”

Marlaina Donato is a body-mind-spirit author and recording artist.

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Stainless Steel. Stainless steel cookware is easy to clean and

Healthy Cookware How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans

by Amy Coyle

durable. It releases low levels of nickel and chromium if used to cook acidic foods, which is only a concern for those with corresponding sensitivities or allergies.

Copper. High-quality copper pots and pans have a long lifespan

and heat foods evenly. They are usually lined with stainless steel or tin to prevent toxicity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends staying away from unlined copper cookware because copper can leach into acidic foods like tomatoes, fish, processed meats, grains and citrus fruits. When the coating starts to wear off lined copper, it’s time to replace the pot or pan.

Ceramic-Coated Aluminum. Aluminum dipped in a

ceramic mixture is safe to use, but wears away over time. To preserve the surface longer, refrain from using metal utensils or scouring pads or putting it in the dishwasher. Once the coating is compromised, the cookware may be unsafe due to aluminum toxicity. Look for ceramic-coated pans that are PFA-, PFOA-, lead- and cadmium-free.

Glass. Glass cookware is a healthy option if it’s new and handled carefully. Glass is an inert material, so nothing reacts with it or leaches from it. However, it can break easily if exposed to extreme temperature changes. If any chips or cracks develop, discard it.

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rganic and locally sourced foods are eco-friendly and contribute to better health, a greener world and thriving communities. However, once the food is cooked, it may no longer be as healthy, depending on the cookware used. The myriad options, from classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, can be confusing, but there are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware.

Ceramic. Pure ceramic cookware is made with clay and baked

in a kiln. If made in Latin America, including Mexico, such items may contain high lead levels. It’s recommended that these pieces not be used to cook, serve or store food. A kit is available to test for contaminants, if desired.

Pots and crocks derived from pure, uncontaminated clay are excellent for slow-cooking stews and sauces, particularly recipes containing acidic foods like tomato or cabbage. Cooking foods in earthenware dates back 15,000 years.

Cast Iron. For classic, durable and versatile cookware, cast iron,

although heavy, will last a lifetime. While some iron can transfer to food, it’s difficult to measure and depends on the pan and the food.

Naturopathic doctor Kara Fitzgerald, in Newtown, Connecticut, suggests caution. “If you have a history of iron overload (hemochromatosis), you should avoid cast iron cookware, especially for acidic foods.”

Enameled cast iron has a nonstick, porcelain coating and is unaffected by acidity. Research published in the Japanese Journal of Hygiene suggests that the risk of acute or chronic toxicity associated with the use of this cookware under normal circumstances is extremely low.

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Nonstick. Teflon coating, made from polytetrafluoroethylene,

is for many consumers the go-to coating for nonstick cookware, but studies show that the chemical leaks into food at high temperatures or when scratched. Prior to 2013, the “forever chemical” perfluorooctanoic acid was used in the manufacturing process. Although discontinued after studies showed a possible link to cancer, older Teflon pans and those made in foreign countries still may pose a risk.

Overall, the American Cancer Society considers Teflon safe. Caution should be used; however, once Teflon reaches 464° F, according to the Environmental Working Group, it begins to deteriorate. At 680° F, at least six toxic gases are released which may cause flu-like symptoms.

Still, some cooks find nonstick cookware to be convenient because the surface works for most foods. “As long as the coating on your nonstick pots and pans is intact without scratches, then they should be safe to use. Nonstick cookware is budget-friendly and easy to clean,” says San Luis Obispo County, California, nutritionist and cookbook author Carrie Forrest of CleanEatingKitchen.com.

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“Stainless steel, cast iron and ceramic-coated pans don’t fully match the old-style nonstick ease, but are much better for you,” says kitchenware product researcher and designer Adam Heck, creator of TheGood LifeDesigns.com, in Toms River, New Jersey.

“Grab a nonstick ceramic pan and use it only for busy days or super-delicate foods …. with proper care, you can enjoy years of use.

Then, grab cast iron or stainless steel for everything else,” suggests Forrest. In the final analysis, the best cookware choice may be a variety of pots and pans for different meals and varied health concerns.

Amy Coyle is a freelance writer in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.

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Conquering Chronic Pain How the Body-Mind Connection Works

by Ronica O’Hara

Launching on his own healing path, Hanscom came to a critical understanding: The abuse he had suffered as a child from a rage-filled mother, coupled with emotional repression and a fierce drive to excel as a surgeon, produced his high levels of anxiety. It turbocharged his central nervous system and set off a cascade of reactions that fed ever-rising levels of pain.

“Your mind and body function as a unit with no separation,” he says. “Chronic pain results when your body is exposed to sustained levels of stress hormones, excitatory neurotransmitters and inflammatory protein. Your brain is sensitized and the nerve conduction speed is faster, so you physically feel more pain. It’s not ‘all in your mind’—it’s a normal physio-logical process.”

After six months of intense inner work focused on his rage, Hanscom calmed his overwrought nervous system and his symptoms “essentially disappeared.” He began applying his experience to hundreds of spine patients, helping the great majority of them to avoid surgery altogether.

In the book Back in Control, he describes his approach, which is designed for people with pain that is not caused by underlying structural or organ issues. He recommends these initial steps.

n Getting at least seven hours of sleep a night, which may require sleeping pills or natural methods.

n Doing expressive writing twice a day, which involves writing down

in longhand whatever is on the mind using graphic and descriptive language for 10 to 30 minutes, and then promptly tearing it up. Neurological research shows that this simple practice rewires the brain.

“Some people experience remarkable pain relief right away,” he says.

n Practicing “active meditation” throughout the day by mindfully focusing each time on a sight, sound or s ensation for five to 10 seconds.

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or three decades, David Hanscom was a top-ranked orthopedic surgeon in Seattle who daily put the scalpel to injured, deformed and twisted spines. Privately, he writhed in pain himself. He was beset over 15 years with burning feet, insomnia, tinnitus, anxiety, skin rashes, crushing chest pain, depression, sweats, heart palpitations and tension headaches, among other symptoms.

That put him among the estimated 50 million American adults afflicted with chronic pain for which relief is hard to come by and often short-lived. The standard medical approaches of surgery and injections often don’t work well or last long for many patients, research shows. Opioids, once a standby, are now prescribed sparingly after being implicated in half a million overdose deaths. Treatment is especially elusive for the one in six adults and 30 to 40 percent of primary care patients with pain or chronic conditions considered “medically unexplained”.

As a result, integrative pain management, which focuses on both mind and body and incorporates medical and holistic approaches, is growing in importance. Major medical centers such as the Mount Sinai Health System and Cleveland Clinic, as well as practitioners such as chiropractors and homeopaths, offer dozens of modalities to turn around painful conditions. Sometimes a single simple method works quickly for a patient with a straightforward symptom; more often, it takes a combination of approaches over time to reverse pain, especially if it is complex, sustained or recurring.

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For deep, sustained healing, he stresses the importance of forgiveness, gratitude, self-discovery, exploring a spiritual path, relearning playfulness and connecting with others. Medication may be necessary initially, he says, and as pain levels recede, most people become ready to improve their diet and exercise more.

Understanding the mind/body connection is key in pain management, concurs gastroenterologist David D. Clarke, M.D., author of They Can’t Find Anything Wrong! and president of the Portland, Oregon-based Psychophysiologic Disorders Association. “When medical evaluation shows no problems with organs or structures, then the pain is being generated by the brain, similar to what happens in phantom limb pain, where people feel pain in the location of an amputated arm or leg,” he says.

“Chronic pain generated by the brain generally occurs due to stress, an emotional/psychological trauma or strong negative emotions (often toward people the patient cares about) that are not fully recognized. Often, these issues began due to adverse childhood experiences, which can be anything you would not want a child of your own to endure. I recommend people explore these possibilities on their own, with a loved one or with a therapist.”

That process might sound daunting, but so is suffering crippling pain. “The most important thing for people to know is that pain can be successfully treated, relieved and often cured with the right techniques,” says Clarke.

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

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Antio has run The Center Massage Yoga & Wellness Studio for more than 20 years, assisting and coaching clients and students in reclaiming and maintaining their good health for many years. She is Certified in Positive Psychology and Positive Psychology Coaching through the Wholebeing Institute.

She says, “The connection between our physiology and psychology are directly linked, and it is what we call the mindbody connection. In my career as a bodywork and yoga therapist, I have seen the benefits over and over. In my coaching practice I have seen the benefits of mind-

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She advises, “Change can be overwhelming, yet when clients see themselves taking carefully guided steps toward their intended outcomes, they are delighted to see that it is possible, and this inspires even more forward movement.”

Antio states, “Working with a coach, and especially one that employs the tools of Positive Psychology, means building on your strengths and what is going well rather than bumping up against what is wrong.

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Creative Kids

How to Nurture Imagination

by Ronica O’Hara

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oung children are naturally curious and inventive, yet research shows that their creative thinking skills peak at around age 6 and start to decline once they start formal schooling—a trend that’s accelerating in recent years with kids’ heavy digital use.

This doesn’t bode well for their future on our rapidly changing planet. “Our world continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate.

It’s estimated that many of the jobs we will need in 10 or 20 or 30 years haven’t yet been invented,” says children’s education psychologist Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D., author of The Power of Your Child’s Imagination. “Kids of today need to stretch their creative juices to come up with these new jobs and prepare for an ever-challenging and changing world.”

Parents are integral in nourishing creativity, but according to research from the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, the role of parents is less about “teaching” creativity and more about creating a fertile environment in which creativity will take root, grow and flourish. Establishing that rich forum involves some simple strategies.

Encourage their curiosity. “An

attitude of curiosity connected to wonder, acceptance, flexibility and openness can bring out innovation and novelty,” says Reznick. That means not only being responsive to kids’ questions like, “Why do strawberries have seeds on the outside?” but also

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engaging their imagination to explore the world and to solve everyday problems. “Ask them, ‘What would it take to finish this project?’ Make it fun, brainstorm and mind-map, rather than make linear lists,” she suggests. “Ask open-ended questions, perhaps a bit out of the norm.

‘How did you feel when you were writing that short story? What colors crossed your mind as you were singing? What music was flowing through your body as you were painting?’ The idea is to mix things up a bit to allow a new take on your child’s emerging creativity.”

Let them follow their bliss. “The biggest mistake I see parents making in wanting to encourage creativity is leading their children and telling them what to do,” says Jen Lumanlan, host and founder of the research-based parenting podcast YourParenting Mojo.com. “When we instead see our role not as being the Sage on the Stage but rather the Guide on the Side, we don’t have to drag the child through a curriculum kicking and screaming; instead, the child asks us for more opportunities to follow their interest. They will ask insightful questions, read books, watch videos, draw their ideas, consult with experts, put on plays, develop an understanding of the world with their whole bodies (not just their heads) and teach others. It’s truly incredible to see.”

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Make creativity easy. Having lots of paper, paints, pens

and other craft items on hand in a place where a child can easily access them enables creativity to flow when the mood hits. “You don’t have to have a huge budget for supplies. Save old cardboard boxes, empty paper towel rolls, cereal boxes and scrap paper. Give your child some markers and masking tape. I bet you’ll be amazed at what can be created from the simplest materials,” says Liam Davies, a Berkeley dad of two who blogs about sustainable family fishing at FishingCommand.com.

“Have plenty of loose parts available. Loose parts can be anything your child turns into something else,” suggests Maria Kemery, of Philadelphia, who blogs at the parenting website PlacesWeCallHome.com. “Bottlecaps become money, scarves become a doll’s dress, clean recycle bin items become robot parts or a collection of acorns becomes a bowl of soup. Having an assortment of loose parts encourages your child to engage in symbolic play (substituting one item for another), which builds creativity.”

Allow them to be bored. “Kids often complain they are bored. I love that, because bored is also where new ideas come from,” says Reznick. “Our mind abhors a vacuum, so sooner or later, a creative spark will ignite.” That’s what Lorton, Virginia, mom Lauren Schmitz, who blogs at TheSimpleHomeschooler.com, witnessed. “I turned off the screens and stopped trying to provide entertainment for my children and the results were amazing. My middle child, who is the most screen-obsessed kid that I know, started doing things like making her own magazine, building dioramas and putting on plays. She suddenly wanted to paint, build a robot and learn about aerial dancing. Boredom is the best way to give a child space to think, create, imagine and build.”

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Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits

says Traci Leigh, equine manager and instructor at Dream Riders TLC, in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Therapeutic Riding. Beyond working as co-therapists for emotional issues, horses are excellent for occupational, speech and physical therapy. “Riding a horse rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait. Their pelvic movement is the same as ours, so riders with physical needs often show improvement in flexibility, balance, muscle strength, circulation and breathing,” says Pamela J. Rogan, founder, executive director and certified therapeutic riding instructor at Harmony Farms, in Cocoa, Florida. “It will also enhance a rider’s quality of life, build confidence, independence and self-esteem. This is particularly true of riders with emotional or behavioral disabilities.”

Research shows that children and adults with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke and other conditions that affect motor control saw improvements in balance, gait, gross motor function and posture after several weeks of equine-assisted treatment.

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orses are being increasingly used to help people work through emotional and physical challenges, and for good reason: Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems. It works whether the therapy involves riding or simply feeding and grooming. Building the relationship increases people’s self-confidence, social skills, trust, empathy and emotional regulation, and helps them establish routines, structure and a sense of responsibility—all skills that are transferable to daily life.

Equine Psychotherapists. Equine-assisted psychotherapy

involves counseling with a mental health professional and time riding or caring for a horse. The horse is considered a co-therapist. Forming a relationship with an animal that weighs 1,000 pounds or more may be intimidating, but the required vulnerability and trust is part of the process.

“Horses show us how to live together in harmony. They teach us about acceptance of others and of ourselves,” says Marcy Tocker, clinical mental health counselor and founder and executive director of Grey Muzzle Manor Sanctuary, in Mohrsville, Pennsylvania.

“In some cases, I see results more quickly using equine therapy than solely with office therapy. I also see more motivation from typically resistant clients because this can actually be fun, too,” says Meagan Good, a counselor and owner of Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy, in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. “Horses are relationship-oriented and intuitively sense and honestly respond to the emotions of those around them, which makes the horse-human bond a powerful healing mechanism.”

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Horses at Work. “I look for horses who are not afraid of new things, but curious about them … a horse that thinks through a new situation, that expresses himself freely and that enjoys interacting with humans,” says Good. “From there, my professional team works on building a relationship with that horse so that the horse feels safe to build relationships with clients who may or may not have any horse background.”

There are certifications and advanced courses that ensure appropriate training of the therapists and instructors, the safety of the people receiving services and the training and well-being of the horses.

Reputable organizations include the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (eagala.org), the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (pathintl.org) and Natural Lifemanship (NaturalLifemanship.com).

“In addition to requiring that the horses are quiet, gentle animals and physically and mentally sound, they are trained to be desensitized to noise, wheelchairs, walkers and different types of therapeutic equipment that riders may need for safety or postural assistance,” says Leigh. Her horses get four weeks off every year and work a schedule that ensures ample time to rest and recharge during the day.

“The horse is a co-therapist. They are doing a job, and it’s a not an easy job,” says Tocker. “To ensure the well-being of our equine therapists, they get ample time off and massages. They’re taking on a lot, so we want to make sure they don’t burn out.”

“I have horses that seem to step in and ‘protect’ clients when they are feeling vulnerable. I have horses who try to help regulate the anxious client by breathing or yawning or nuzzling,” says Good. “For the most part, we trust the horses to just be themselves, and what they bring is always helpful for the client.”

“Horses are able to be present and focus solely on what is going on around them. They do not think about the future or the past or judge people based on what they look like or what experiences they may have had,” says Tocker. “I feel like I witness miracles every time I do a session at the barn.”

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irthdays, weddings, holidays and other momentous occasions have long been celebrated with cards and letters.

The rise of emailing, texting and social media has made writing letters a forgotten treasure as many of us have instead come to use quick but fleeting messages via technology. Perhaps it’s time to bring back the nostalgia, the handwriting and a box full of stationery for all occasions. A handwritten note ensures someone will know we took the time to think, write and send.

Here’s how to get started.

Stock Supplies. Nothing inspires writing notes more than a box or drawer full

of inviting cards and paper. Cards that are blank inside are multi-purpose. Stickers and beautiful postage stamps can make an envelope look like a gift. Get a few good pens in a variety of colors and start writing.

Be Thankful. After receiving a gift or an act of kindness, send a thank-you card or letter. Do it soon after the event, so that the memory is fresh and the note will contain

specifics. But even if it’s for something that took place farther in the past, “better late than never” certainly applies.

Talk-Write. Don’t get stuck when pen hits paper, just imagine what would be said out loud and write those words. Our words won’t sound like the poem in a storebought card, but words from the heart are better because they are personal and likely more meaningful to the recipient. The reader will hear the writer’s voice in the note. Be honest and sincere.

Write and Repeat. Make writing a habit by sending three notes each week.

If nothing spurs a thank-you, then send a card just to say hello or give appreciation. Perhaps it’s a “remember when” or an “I miss you” note. Browse through contact lists to get inspiration. If nobody strikes a chord for a note, write a self-praise letter. Be sure to list your best and most lovable qualities and put it in the mail. It will be a nice warm-fuzzy surprise when it arrives. These kinds of letters and cards are like loving hugs. For some, a sweet note via mail or tucked somewhere to be discovered may be a much needed joyful spark.

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does it and how she can help you. Free. The Crazy Diamond Club, 110 N Main St, Chelsea. Register: KellyGoodell.com/events.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 24-Hr Virtual Fundraiser for Suicide Prevention – 11am. Hosted by Garrett’s Space. Includes Senator Debbie Stabenow and Oscar, Grammy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award-winning songwriter Benj Pasek, CNN Senior Political Correspondent David Axelrod, among many others. There will also be a silent auction with goods and services available from many businesses. More info: GarrettsSpace.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

SWFest – 2-11pm. A free, large-scale music and art festival. Composed of 2 parts: an outdoor festival highlighting local artist, vendors, food, and organizations/resources in a family-friendly environment, followed by a large-scale concert inside showcasing Detroit music. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313-894-0850. SenateTheater.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Webinar: How to Manage Your Mental Health – 6:30-7:30pm. Join Dr. Corey, ND, for a virtual class on how to bring balance and joy back into one’s life, even in times of stress. Free. Register: TheBetterHealthStore.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 The Morning Spark – 8-9am. Start your day and month with great networking and give your 30-second elevator pitch. Everyone welcome. Free. Beyond Juicery + Eatery, 23600 Allen Rd, Woodhaven.

Registration required: swcrc.com.

Change Cancer – 10am-4:20pm. In a world that is pushing one agenda, we are going to talk about: options for cancer care; cannabis as therapy; screening of 1986: The Act open discussion of current health concerns. Kinergy Center, 2250 Oak St, Wyandotte.

Tickets: ThetaLiving.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Detroit Audubon Field Trip – Space limited.

Elmwood Cemetery. More info & to register: DetroitAudubon.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Longevity, Healthspan and Global Sustainability – 6:30pm. On-person & online. With Amber Lynn Vitale, CN. Learn about: the alarming trend of elevated uric acid levels; the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet; the future of new and sustainable sourcing. Free.

Novi Better Health Store, 42875 Grand River Ave, Novi. Register: TheBetterHealthStore.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Online: Give Your Pantry a Makeover – 121pm. Whether it’s been a long-term goal of yours or a more recent, pandemic-inspired one to figure out how to meal plan and cook from scratch on a regular basis, it all starts with what’s in your pantry.

FWW team member Liza Baker, we’ll take a look at how to stock your kitchen with the best-choice foods—whatever your current eating style. $12/ person. Register: Tinyurl.com/uubyjy96.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Detroit Audubon Field Trip – Space limited.

Lake St. Clair Metropark. More info & to 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. SacredSpaceYogaDetroit.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Ask Me Anything!: Kelly Goodell – 6:30-8:30pm.

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daily 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.

Teen Mentoring – 9am. Helps teens who may be feeling alone and seek another non-parent to assist them. Helping with guidance, support and motivation. Details: GoodVibzYoga.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.

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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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Mindfulness + Yoga + Kids – 10-11am. Sessions can be virtually or in-person. Each session will be different. Kids will learn songs and sequences to guide them into their yoga practice. $6/person.

The Raw Space, 8420 W McNichols Rd, Detroit.

GoodVibzYoga.com.

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

248-910-3351. DanceMT.com.

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

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

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

tuesdays Virtual Tuesday Connection Group – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Tues. With Southern Wayne County Region-

al 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.

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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. 313437-1549. DurfeeIS.org.

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

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

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

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.

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wednesdays Virtual Wednesday Connection Group – 8-9am.

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

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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health benefits for everyone. Modifications given for every move. $10. GwynJonesPilates.com.

FitKids Workouts – 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Candlelight Yin Yoga – 6pm. With Rae Golematis.

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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. All movements are gentle. With Erin Reas.

Suggested donation: $5/class. Via Zoom. To register: Erin@ErinReas.com. ReduceYourStressNow.com.

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

Gong Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Gong meditation/ sound therapy is a unique type of sound practice that involves using therapeutic gong sounds and vibrations to bring about healing, insight, relaxation, stress and tension relief and so much more. $20.

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

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.

Virtual TRX with Gwyn – 8:15-8:45am. TRX is a suspension training workout that will give total-body

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.

Detroit Reiki Share – 6-8pm. 4th & 5th Sat. Join Dr. Zee for an evening of focused intention on healing and connecting with others. A reiki share is a sacred space where practitioners and attendees each have a turn practicing in giving and receiving energy.

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

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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.

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 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.

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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

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE AMERICAN REGENERATIVE CLINIC

Homeopathic Pain Relief Cream 973-715-9097 Info@AlbertasPainRelief.com AlbertasPainRelief.com

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

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 ad page 10.

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

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 SACRED SPACE YOGA & REFLEXOLOGY CENTER OWNER, TRINA CAMPBELL

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

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.

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