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t’s February, and we are celebrating the healing power of love. If you are looking for some creative and fresh ways to express love, look no further; sprinkled throughout this issue you will find some sweet and healthy ideas to gift your loved ones.

Defying long-held assumptions of Western medicine, emotions processed by the brain are being shown to play a vital part in cardiac health, and the heart is increasingly shown to affect cognitive health. Emotions like anger, depression and anxiety are now conclusively linked to heart attacks and strokes, while optimism and other positive emotions can reverse markers of heart disease. Discover heart-and-brain-healthy strategies in “The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health.”

Most of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb—a powerful call to action that not only inspires, but heals. Mother Teresa said, “We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair and hopelessness is love.”

With our willingness to both give and receive, and to gift one another with our full and authentic presence, all else is possible. Learn more in “Living in the Frequency of Love.”

Connecting with a beloved one on the intimate level is one of life’s most precious gifts, and we can deepen its life-giving value by taking the time to communicate on a level where we’re willing to be vulnerable. This way, we can begin to experience sex as a sacred act that initiates healing for both parties. “Truly Making Love: Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force” shares some helpful steps in getting clear through conversation what our partners really want.

Dr. David Perlmutter, the prominent neurologist and bestselling author, chimes in on the “Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Health” and speaks about the key role uric acid elevation plays in metabolic syndrome, which affects up to 88 percent of Americans. High levels of uric acid lead to unhealthy blood sugar levels, increased production and storage of fat and high blood pressure. Levels can be lowered by taking high-fructose items like sodas off the table.

Children learn habits, attitudes and values by observing and mimicking their parents—which can be a double-edged sword. Actions speak louder than words. According to a Yale University study, modeling calm and supportive behavior to an anxious child rather than concurring with their fears helps them cope with the anxiety and develop the self-confidence to face it head-on. Learn more in our Healthy Kids department, “Parents as Role Models: How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors.”

We invite you to open your heart so we can all collectively raise our vibration to new heights. If we feel love and have compassion for ourselves, we will expand our capacity to feel more love and deepen our compassion for others naturally. The simple act of putting our hand over our heart in difficult moments can instantly transcend troubled times and remind us to speak, listen and live not from our mind, but from our heart—from the frequency of love.

As always, we are most thankful for your readership and belief in this publication, and rejoice in your support!

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16 THE HEART-MIND CONNECTION

How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

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20 TRULY MAKING LOVE Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

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How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors

24 FERMENTING FOR FOODIES

Preserving Food and Traditions

26 SECONDHAND FASHION

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28 DAVID PERLMUTTER on the Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Health

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Proper Nutrition Leads to Better Oral Health

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r. Dan Kennedy, Dr. Christopher Marzonie and Dr. Steve Gray at Ann Arbor Smiles Dental Group are serious about smiles. A visit is about more than just teeth. Their doctors, hygienists and staff are committed to our overall well-being, comfort and quality of life. Whether we need a simple cleaning, a new smile or advanced reconstructive dentistry, patients will find the best possible care in a peaceful environment. The practice helps to eliminate fear from dental experiences with peaceful music of clients' choice and oral sedation for many procedures.

Gray advises that a nutrient-rich diet is important for oral health. Enjoy foods that are good sources of calcium such as milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, cruciferous vegetables (spinach, kale, swiss chard, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts), kelp, okra and sardines.

Their full-service team approach offers nearly every specialty in three convenient locations—everything from cosmetic dentistry to orthodontics, same-day CEREC crowns, 3-D X-rays, pediatrics and sleep apnea. Ann Arbor Smiles also has a dental savings plan to provide economical dental care to patients without employer- or state-sponsored dental benefits.

Locations: 2365 S. Huron Pkwy., 1795 W. Stadium Blvd., 2900 Golfside Rd., Ste. 5, in Ann Arbor. For appointments and more info, call 734677-8700 or visit AnnArborSmiles.com. See ad, pages 3 and 26.

Knee Injuries Respond to Regenerative Therapy

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r. Robert Krasnick, owner of Krasnick Regenerative Medicine, offers regenerative solutions for knee pain resulting from a variety of issues. The knee endures a great deal of stress in supporting the body’s weight. It connects the thigh bone to the two bones of the lower leg and is supported by ligaments known as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament, the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament. There are two menisci in each knee that are made from cartilage and act as cushions.

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sprain or tear, a MCL injury and quadriceps tendonitis. Athletes in particular can be subject to knee injuries and in particular jumper’s knee, patellofemoral syndrome, and quadriceps and patellar tendonitis. Fortunately, knee injuries are particularly responsive to regenerative medicine therapies.”

Krasnick has practiced regenerative medicine using a holistic approach for patients with chronic joint, back, neck, wrist, ankle, knee and hip pain, arthritis and sports injuries for more than 25 years.

Location: 210 Little Lake Dr., Ste. 8, Ann Arbor. For appointments and more information, call 734-585-5653 or visit KrasnickRegen. com. See ad page 28.

21-Day Sugar Detox at InnerSpace

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randy Boehmer, owner of InnerSpace Holistic, a national board-certified colon therapist and member of the International Association of Colon Therapists since 2003, is offering a 21-Day Sugar Detox that includes daily organic herbs to promote sugar reduction with daily probiotics and diet suggestions.

A sugar detox can help reduce sugar cravings, aid in weight loss and improve oral health. Not all sugar is bad—it occurs naturally in many types of vegetables, fruits, grains and dairy. But health problems arise when most of it comes from added sugars like those in cookies, cakes, bread, plant-based milk and condiments.

Boehmer is also certified in holistic nutrition, Thai yoga, massage therapy and aromatherapy, a registered yoga instructor specializing in detoxification and a member of the Ann Arbor Wellness Coalition. She also provides halotherapy, colon hydrotherapy, ionic footbaths, infrared sauna, massage therapy, detox programs and more.

Natural Awakenings readers receive $275 off the sugar cleanse. Location: 2350 Washtenaw Ave., Ste. 14, Ann Arbor. For appointments and more information, call 734-709-8313, email Info@InnerSpace Holistic.com or visit InnerSpaceHolistic.com. See ad page 36.

Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference Honors Flora, Fauna and Funga

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he 11th annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference will be held May 27 through 29 at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin, to celebrate our connection with the Earth and each other. Keynote speakers are Dr. Cornelia Cho, Misty Cook and Suzanne Simard, author of Finding the Mother Tree. Participants can enjoy more than 60 workshops and plant walks, herbal education, personal growth workshops, singing, dancing, nourishing meals, swimming, campfires and a Red Tent communal space.

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Three-hour pre-conference workshops on May 26 and 27 feature Susun Weed, Rev. Judith Laxer, Althea Northage-Orr, Heather Nic an Fhleisdeir, Cho and Simard. There will also be two sessions of hand drum making with Jacqueline Weber. Three-day deep dive immersions on May 24, 25 and 26, include Reading the Body and Other Clinical Skills, with Margi Flint, and Herbal Pharmacy Intensive: Beyond the Basics: Making Better Medicines, with Lisa Ganora.

For more information and to register, visit Midwest WomensHerbal.com. See ad page 31 and at NAChicago.com.

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Brain Tap Offers Enhanced Chiropractic Benefits

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irst Choice Chiropractic of Ann Arbor, the office of Thomas Klapp, DC, Bradley Marx, DC, and Travis Grace, DC, is now offering BrainTap, technology that enhances and improves the already powerful effects of the chiropractic adjustment. Research has shown that for 20 minutes following an adjustment, the brain is extremely open to make positive changes in its balance, function and neuroplasticity.

BrainTap features harmonizing tones synchronized with gentle light pulses that travel through the ear meridians and the retina, sending direct signals to the brain and creating deep relaxation. This innovative form of brainwave training is called frequency following response, and it provides maximum results in the least amount of time.

Regular users of Brain Tap report that it reduced or eliminated brain fog and negative mind chatter; provided more energy; promoted relaxation which contributes to maintaining healthy sleep; did away with unwanted habits and behaviors; enhanced memory and focus; and improved quality of life. Whether overcoming stress eating, conquering a bad habit, instilling a positive mindset, advancing career, mastering sport or enhancing learning, BrainTap can help.

Location: 4748 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. For a complimentary demonstration, appointments and more info, call 734-434-1100, email Appointments@FirstChoiceChiropractic. com or visit FirstChoiceChiropractic.com and BrainTap.com.

Gyrotonic Teacher Training Classes Forming

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yrotonic Ann Arbor provides private training and group classes in the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis system. Online group classes and private sessions are available. Aimee McDonald, a specialized Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis master trainer, former Pilates instructor trainer and former owner of The Movement Center for 15 years, is conducting training sessions beginning in February.

Gyrotonic classes are designed to take the body beyond its current limitations. Participants gain increased freedom of movement, greater strength and more agility. Gyrotonic exercises are adapted to fit anyone’s ability, from those recovering from injury or living with a disability to elite athletes.

This unique system of exercise incorporates movement principles from Aimee McDonald yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and

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news briefs tai chi. Central to this is the Gyrotonic Expansion System, or GXS, a device specially designed with rotational discs and weighted pulleys. Usually made as part of a wooden frame, this setup allows the exerciser to strengthen their muscles via a specific exercise incorporating circular and spiraling movement patterns to increase joint mobility, particularly in the spine.

For more information, call 734-239-4172, email Aimee@Gyrotonic AnnArbor.com or visit GyrotonicAnnArbor.com/ and Gyrotonic AnnArbor.com/teacher-training.

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Eye Movement Therapy Can Unravel Trauma

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heila Burns, owner of Refreshing Waters Counseling & Consulting, is a licensed professional counselor, certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor, licensed social worker and a master addiction counselor with a master’s degree in Sheila Burns counseling and more than 24 years of extensive experience with mental health and substance abuse issues such as phobias, interpersonal and relationship issues, burnout/fatigue, anxiety, depression and trauma, including treating first-responders and veterans.

Burns says, “Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation to reduce the effect of distressing memories and thought patterns. EMDR reduces physiological arousal related to memories, reprocesses negative beliefs and emotional affect is relieved.

Information processing is enhanced while new thoughts and learning are created to increase adaptive changes and learning. This is a perfect therapy for trauma recovery, phobias or negative self-thoughts.”

She continues, “I believe EMDR taps into the body’s natural processing that occurs during REM sleep. It helps to resolve thoughts that are 'stuck' and allows the brain to process and store these memories in a healthy way. Once we are able to make sense of the memory, it reduces the distressing reaction to it and allows us to integrate positive, overcoming thoughts.”

Location: 180 Little Lake Dr., Ste. 4, Ann Arbor. For appointments and more information, call 734-794-3777 or visit Refreshing-Waters.com.

Cinnaholic Gourmet Cinnamon Buns Now Open

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lant-based cinnamon rolls and sweet treats store Cinnaholic has opened at 121 East Liberty Street, in Ann Arbor. As one of the fastest-growing, plant-based concepts in North America, Cinnaholic has grown in popularity in the past two years with more than 60 locations in the U.S. and Canada, and plans for 25 more within the next year. Each franchise location is locally owned and

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operated, ensuring a community feel and supporting a familiar face to bring the plant-based concept to a city.

All products are 100 percent vegan, dairy and lactose-free, egg-free, cholesterol-free and allergen-friendly.

In addition to cinnamon rolls, edible cookie dough and sweet treats like brownies, cookies, Baby Buns and Cinnacake, seasonal menu items are on tap.

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Busted Bra Shop Opens New Location

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etroit-based intimates store the Busted Bra Shop has moved its Ann Arbor store to a new location at 899 West Eisenhower Parkway, in the Colonnade Shopping Center, with lots of bras, lingerie, swimwear, sleepwear and panties in stock. The full-service boutique provides free professional fittings for all sizes from petite to plus sizes and everything in-between. They also have swimwear, shapewear, sleepwear, hosiery and bra care detergent. Lingerie and underwear range from XS to 4X and XS to 10X, respectively. The store also carries men’s underwear, hosiery and some swimwear, and offers bra fittings and international brands.

Other locations include at the corner of Jefferson and Chalmers, inside the Cadillac Place building, Rochester Hills, and South Chicago.

For appointments, call 734-546-9040 or visit BustedBraShop.com.

Assume the Kittycat Pose at Tiny Lions

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oga with Cats takes place 7:30 p.m. Thursday nights and 8:30 Sunday mornings at the Humane Society of Huron Valley’s cat café, the Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center. Hatha-style classes help bring peace to mind and body, while filling our hearts with joy by helping support the animals in our community. A changing area, storage cubbies, mats, yoga blocks, blankets and straps are available, but plan to bring any addition-

al props. For ages 12 and up, and those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: 5245 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor. Preregistration and advance payment ($10/class) required—see TinyLions.org/yoga. Space is limited, and when at “cat-pacity,” patrons may be asked to return later. For reservations (required for yoga, and recommended for general admission) and more information, call 734-661-3575 or visit TinyLions.org.

Winter Supplies for Pups

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ags to Wiskers is a pet supplies store and much more. Founder Dena Gilmore says, “Winter can be a tough time for certain dog breeds, so it’s important to know some important winter safety tips. Remember, keep a close eye on your pets! Changes in their behavior or eating habits can be a great indicator that something is wrong, especially during winter. And make sure to stop by for all of your winter needs like booties, jackets and sweaters. Don’t let them freeze their cute little paws off! With our knowledgeable and helpful staff and great products, we will help you find what you need, we will even special order for you.”

Location: 2270 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor. For more info, call 734769-2000, email Wags@WagsToWiskers.com or visit WagsToWiskers. com. Sign up for a free newsletter at WagsToWiskers.com/insidewags.

Holistic Healing System of Ayurveda and Yoga in Ann Arbor

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rogyaVeda is a wellness center managed by Pradeepa Rayasam says, a highly experienced Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga teacher from Ann Arbor. She gets to know her clients personally to know their body's constitution and identify areas that need improvement or alignment before suggesting lifestyle changes. ArogyaVeda offers personalized yoga lessons, mindful breathing, and Ayurvedic consultations throughout the year, both in-person and online.

ArogyaVeda founder Rayasam says, "This is the time we rec-

ognize the effect of the pandemic on our physical and mental well-being.

While there is light at the end of the tunnel, we can still lead a healthy lifestyle by eating right and following Ayurvedic principles. "Ayurveda is Pradeepa Rayasam an ancient practice based on natural medicine that focuses on healing from within. It is not a diet or a vegetarian or vegan prescriptive lifestyle, but an integrative and holistic approach to wellness."

Location: Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734436-1401 or visit ArogyaVeda.org. See ad page 38.

Digestive Symptoms Diagnosed at Ann Arbor Holistic Health

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nn Arbor Holistic Health, the office of Gary Merel, MS, LAc, and Justine Altman, FDN-P, can help with many digestion issues, including food sensitivities; gluten intolerance; celiac disease; digestion and nutrition; and Candida fungus. They say, “When the digestive system becomes compromised by stress, critical functions can become impaired, and a host of conditions can arise. Symptoms do not exist separately from the rest of our bodies. They arise when your body has exhausted its reserves and can no longer compensate for the demands of your life. Resolving those symptoms can be simple, but often times they are not. Chasing them can prove frustrating. A compromised digestive system means not only problems with digestion and absorption, but also a compromised immune system.”

The team at Ann Arbor Holistic Health offer many comprehensive tests to get to the bottom of what is going on, including comprehensive food sensitivity testing for children and adults to diagnose intolerances and allergies; the GI-MAP for gut health, and testing for Candida, hormone function, fertility and more.

Location: 230 Collingwood Dr., Ste. 150, Ann Arbor. For appointments and more info, call 734-222-8210 or visit AnnArborHolisticHealth.com.

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Heart Attack, Stroke Linked to Oral Health Gum disease affects more than 50 percent of the adult population over 30 years old and is the number one way to lose adult teeth.

Periodontitis is a complex genetic disease, and is now considered a medical disease. Oral medicine specialists use specific biomarkers in blood and saliva to identify hidden risk factors in the mouth that are known to lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Many of these lab tests are easy and inexpensive. American physicians may be unaware of these tests and the value of identifying root causes of inflammation before a patient has a heart attack or a stroke. Remember, genetics loads the gun and the environment pulls the trigger.

While the medical community has made significant advancements in saving lives when a heart attack or stroke strikes, solid prevention for cardiovascular disease is severely lacking. Fifty percent of heart attacks and strokes occur in people with normal cholesterol levels. Inflammation is the key contributor to heart disease and cardiac events.

The bacteria from our gums travel throughout the entire body. When they invade arterial walls, they begin to cause a fire there. Our body’s immune system and inflammatory system try to respond to put out the fire. When our body’s systems are on overload, the dangerous soft plaque that contains the periodontal bacteria eventually bursts, and a blood clot ensues. Fifty percent of unexpected heart attacks and strokes are triggered by oral bacteria that live in our mouth.

When we know better, we can do better. It’s time we take a serious preventative platform at recognizing the mouth-body connection and the role it plays in our overall health. An oral medicine specialist should provide precision medical/dental testing to identify the root causes of inflammation.

Leslie I. Bautista, RDH, AAS, is a Bale/Doneen Preceptor for Oral-Arterial Fitness at Dexter Dental Studio, located at 7300 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd., Ste. 300, in Dexter. For appointments and more information, call 734-426-8360, email Leslie@DexterDentaStudio.com or visit Dexter DentalStudio.com. See ad opposite page.

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Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet Sugary foods and drinks don’t just expand our waistline and hurt our health, they also harm the environment, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Analyzing 20 studies on the environmental impacts of food consumption, researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for 27 to 33 percent of food-related greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. Meat, grains and dairy contribute the most emissions, while fruit and vegetables are two of the lowest contributors. In New Zealand, the highest greenhouse gas emitters are meat, seafood and eggs at 35 percent, followed by highly processed foods such as pastries and ice cream at 34 percent. “Discretionary foods have a higher cropland, water scarcity and ecological footprint,” says review author Sarah Forbes. “By 2050, the world’s population is projected to reach 10 billion people. There is no way we can feed that amount of people unless we change the way we eat and produce food.”

Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil Black cumin seeds that come from the flowering fennel plant (Nigella sativa) flavor cuisines from the Middle East to the Far East and have been used for centuries to treat chronic and infectious diseases. In a new study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, Indian researchers report that 15 volunteers with insomnia that took 200 milligrams of black cumin oil after dinner for 28 days experienced significantly better sleep. They fell asleep sooner, slept longer and recorded increases of 82 percent in non-rapid eye movement sleep and 29 percent in rapid eye movement sleep. Stress and anxiety levels were also dramatically reduced.

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Sounds of Nature are Fading A study from the University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences (UK) published in the journal Nature Communications suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations.

Researchers used annual bird monitoring data collected as part of the Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme and North American Breeding Bird Survey, plus recordings of birds in the wild, to reconstruct the soundscapes of more than 200,000 sites over the last 25 years.

Lead author Simon Butler states, “We’re living through a global environmental crisis with ongoing and widespread declines in biodiversity. This means that the quality of our interactions with nature is likely to be declining, reducing its potential benefits, but this has not previously been examined.” Other groups that contribute to natural soundscapes such as insects and amphibians are also declining, while road traffic and other sources of manmade noise are increasing. Butler explains, “As we collectively become less aware of our natural surroundings, we also start to notice or care less about their deterioration. We hope this study can help heighten awareness of these losses and encourage support for conservation through actions to protect and restore high-quality, natural soundscapes.”

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Nut Milk Carries Hefty Environmental Burden To grow one orange requires 14 gallons of water, a cup of coffee 35 gallons, one potato 100 gallons, a glass of dairy milk 48 gallons and a half-cup of tofu 61 gallons. One almond (technically a seed, not a tree nut) needs about 3.2 gallons to reach maturity; almost 1,300 gallons are needed to grow a pound. The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, is usually treated with methoxyfenozide, which threatens honeybee health. With a global market of more than $5 billion, the beverage’s footprint is increasingly detrimental to the drought-plagued state of California. Walnuts, hazelnuts and pistachios consume as much water or more, but almonds are in higher demand. The “Eureka” state supplies 80 percent of the world’s almond supply, covering more than 1.5 million acres in the Central Valley. Water from ancient aquifers there is being pumped out for irrigation faster than it can be recharged.

According to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, almond orchards were treated with more pesticides than any other local crop in 2017. Harmful chemicals are sprayed year-round to combat ants, mites, leafrollers, peach twig borers and weeds. Also, fertilizer pollution can spike drinking water with hazardous nitrates. Instead, consumers can purchase milk that is packaged in sustainably sourced and recyclable materials and buy shelf-stable milk to conserve energy from refrigeration.

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How Fair Trade Can Change the World make up only 1 percent of the total market. But the trend is growing: In 2018, sales of fair trade produce in the U.S. rose by 30 percent, with 60 products available. International sales of a major German-based certifier, Fairtrade International, increased almost 10-fold between 2004 and 2016, from $939 million to $8.9 billion.

Consider these steps to achieve ethical, sustainable shopping:

Fair trade is an alternative international business model that puts people and the planet first. It is designed to help growers and producers in developing countries achieve sustainable, fair relationships with exporters and consumers in wealthier parts of the globe.

It focuses particularly on commodities like coffee, tea, textiles and seafood, and works to ensure sustainable prices, better working conditions and higher environmental standards.

According to the Fair World Project, “The fair trade movement shares a vision of a world in which justice and sustainable development are at the heart of trade structures and practices both at home and abroad, so that everyone through their work can maintain a decent and dignified livelihood.”

At least five fair trade organizations certify compliance. While the criteria of each varies, certification typically requires companies to allow a third party to audit their business practices and monitor production to ensure standards are met.

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Protect the rights of produce workers.

Fair trade bananas, avocados, coconut products and cashews often come from small growers in Africa, Latin America and Asia, where cooperatives ensure them a living wage and better working conditions. These products may cost marginally more, but are readily available at many supermarkets.

Protect sustainable tea and coffee farming. On fair trade tea and coffee farms, agrochemicals and genetically modified organisms are strictly prohibited, sustainable farming methods are encouraged and stringent programs for water conservation and proper waste disposal provide environmental stewardship.

Protect the oceans with fair trade cotton. Buying clothing made with fair trade cotton means less synthetic apparel, so washing won’t shed microplastics that make their way into the ocean, fish and then our dinner plates.

Help build strong communities with fair trade cosmetics. When the shea butter, cocoa butter, sugar and coconut oil used in many skin-care products comes from fair trade producers, a fair price is paid, decent working conditions without child labor are assured and a portion of the money is returned to infrastructure or community projects. Makers of fair trade cosmetics often use vegan ingredients and animal-free testing, as well.

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Michigan’s Healthy Climate Plan

The Michigan Council on Climate Solutions, experts and stakeholders, working under the leadership of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), have proposed recommendations to Governor Gretchen Whitmer that will ensure Michigan’s place in a greener, healthier future. The draft Michigan Healthy Climate Plan helps position the state to be a leader in the clean energy and advanced automotive transition, and builds on progress the state, private industry and numerous local communities are making toward achieving economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050.

The draft plan provides a guide for the state in boosting renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric transportation as Michigan grows its clean energy economy; the fastest-growing sector in Michigan. Acting quickly

to benefit from federal infrastructure dollars and investment from the private sector will also help position Michigan as a leader in low-carbon ventures.

The Ecology Center participated in several working groups that helped develop the core recommendations in the draft plan. “The draft Michigan Healthy Climate Plan provides a solid foundation for state action to address climate change, including strong recommendations for investing in renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure, and expanding transit,” says Charles Griffith, Climate and Energy Program director for the Ecology Center.

The plan includes a goal of 50 percent renewable energy by 2030 and a phase-out of coal by 2035, but should set a goal for 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035 in line with federal goals, and an earlier phaseout of coal, while also supporting the equitable transition off of fossil fuels.

Support is encouraged for additional strengthening during the public comment period and listening sessions that EGLE is hosting. Public comment on the plan is open through February 14. EGLE will host a virtual listening session where oral comments will be recorded from 6 to 8 p.m., February 8. Email comments or suggested changes to EGLE at ClimateSolutions@Michigan.gov or attend a listening session at which everyone will be given an opportunity to give feedback verbally at bit.ly/3zYkU9a or 636-651-3142 (conference code 374288). Comments can be made on any item in the draft plan or suggestions can be shared on items not covered. The draft Michigan Healthy Climate Plan can be found on EGLE’s Office of Climate and Energy website.

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The Heart-Mind Connection How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

by Ronica O’Hara

The American Heart Association issued a statement urging that psychological factors be taken into account in cardiovascular care.

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oes your wife show you her love?” In a study of 10,000 married men, this question turned out to be revelatory. Among men with high levels of anxiety, a whopping 93 percent that answered “No” developed angina-related chest pains within five years—nearly twice the rate of those answering “Yes.” This 1976 Israeli study was one of the first to clearly document how emotions affect the physical heart. Today, the research is so vast and compelling that last year, the American Heart Association issued a statement urging that psychological factors be taken into account in cardiovascular care—which may result in doctors asking patients about depression and anxiety as well as testing for blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

“What’s on your mind really does affect your heart,” says leading researcher and cardiologist Michael Miller, M.D., author of Heal Your Heart and director of the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical System. “Our hearts require emotional health in order to maintain cardiovascular health.”

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Two emerging fields are probing the mind-heart connection: neurocardiology, which studies their neurological interplay; and behavioral cardiology, which examines how psychological and social factors lead to heart disease. Increasingly, researchers are documenting that the brain and the heart form an intricate feedback loop that works neurologically, biochemically and electromagnetically to optimize well-being. What hurts one—be it artery-clogging foods or angry outbursts—can hurt the other. What heals one—be it exercising or a good belly laugh—can heal the other. There’s good news in that, says Miller: “You can heal your heart by actively engaging in positive emotions each and every day.”

Unveiling the Heart’s Role In Western medicine, the heart has been downplayed historically as a pump mechanistically taking orders from a bossy brain, but recently, the heart’s role is being reexamined: With 40,000 neurons, it sends more signals to the brain than it receives. As integrative cardiologist Mimi Guarneri, author of The Heart Speaks, puts it, “The heart is a multilayered, complex organ, possessing intelligence, memory and decision-making abilities independent from the mind.”

The electromagnetic field it generates is about 100 times stronger than the brain’s magnetic range and can be detected up to three feet away from the body, report researchers at the pioneering HeartMath Institute, in Boulder Creek, California.

They found that one person’s brain waves can synchronize to another person’s heart and two hearts can synchronize to each other, which may help explain why people are drawn to or repelled by each other.

When the heart’s rhythm pattern becomes erratic and disordered during stress and negative emotions, they report, the neural signals traveling to the brain’s emotional centers also get disrupted, hindering clear thinking and reasoning—which may help explain why we make dubious decisions under stress.

The High Toll of Tough Emotions Although scientists debate whether emotions start in the brain, heart or from physical sensations elsewhere in the body, it’s clear through magnetic imaging technology that it’s the brain’s task to process and regulate emotions via the flow of neurotransmitters through the amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex and other brain regions. Emotions like anger, fear, grief and anxiety set off a cascade of reactions involving the hormone cortisol and proteins called cytokines, creating an inflammatory response that, if

opathy, known as broken heart syndrome, which resembles a heart attack.

ANGER. An episode of intense fury—described as “body tense, clenching fists or teeth, ready to burst”—increases by 8.5 times the risk of a heart attack within the next two hours.

LONELINESS. Being socially isolated and lonely is linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular death than hypertension and obesity— alarming information since more than 60 percent of Americans report feeling lonely, left out, poorly understood and lacking companionship, according to a 2020 survey.

Being socially isolated and lonely is linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular death than hypertension and obesity. it becomes chronic, can promote the accumulation of plaque in the arteries that can become unstable and rupture, triggering blood clots that lead to strokes and heart attacks.

Surveying 25,000 participants in 52 countries, the landmark INTERHEART Study in 2004 concluded that about 30 percent of heart attacks and strokes are due to psychological factors, and ongoing research supports this finding.

DEPRESSION. Adults that are depressed are twice as likely to develop heart disease.

In one study, moderate to severe depression quadrupled the death rate in heart failure patients.

ANXIETY. Researchers have linked chronic anxiety with a 48 percent increased risk of cardiac-related death over 11 years.

It has also been shown to be a risk factor for angina, heart attacks and ventricular arrhythmia.

SHOCK. A sudden emotional or physical shock, like a death in the family or an earthquake, can trigger stress cardiomy-

Boosting Both Brain and Heart “There’s no damage caused by negative emotions that positive emotions can’t heal,” says Miller. A large body of research has shown that cardiovascular disease risk can be reduced by up to half with optimism, a sense of humor, forgiveness, social support, religious faith, vitality, gratitude, altruistic behavior, emotional flexibility and coping flexibility. People that are optimistic are less likely to be rehospitalized or die from heart disease, Finnish researchers report.

“For optimal health, maximize the health of both brain and heart. For example, if you eat well and exercise, but are still stressed out, your heart will suffer. Conversely, if you are not stressed out, but overeat and do not exercise, your brain will suffer,” says Miller. Some heart-and-mind-healthy strategies include: DOING THE BASICS. Exercising a halfhour daily and eating a largely plant-based, Mediterranean-type diet that’s low in saturated fats has been found in numerous February 2022

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studies to lower the risk of both cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. Working with health practitioners to get blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation levels under control, perhaps using supplements or medications, is also a key preventive step.

GIVING AND GETTING HUGS. Oxytocin, the “love hormone” released from the pituitary gland during touching and hugging, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and regenerates new heart tissue in animal studies. Proactively reaching out to family,

MINDFULLY LETTING GO. As studies with police officers, healthcare workers and firefighters have demonstrated, mindfulness training effectively lowers anxiety and depression, even for those in life-threatening situations. “To be present, ever acutely aware of our thoughts, emotions, feelings and how we are choosing to react is critical,” says cardiologist Cynthia Thaik, author of Your Vibrant Heart and the founder of the Holistic Heart Healing Center, in Los Angeles. “Once we are aware of our reaction, the ability to let go—of judgment, doubt, anger, resentment, fear, all our negative thoughts, emotions and feelings—is crucial to our healing process.”

LAUGHING A LOT. Many of us have a chuckle deficit in our lives:

the heart as we inhale in a smooth, comfortable manner to the count of five or six, then breathing out for five or six counts while visualizing that the breath is flowing out of the heart.

MEDITATION. People that practice meditation are significantly less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, perhaps because it has been shown to lower heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, oxygen consumption and cortisol levels. Alzheimer’s expert Dharma Singh Khalsa, author of Meditation as Medicine, advocates kirtan kriya, a 12-minute, daily meditation that includes chanting, finger movements and visualization. Research has demonstrated that it slows cognitive decline, eases depression and increases anti-aging telomerase activity at a cellular level by 43 percent in eight weeks.

YOGA OR TAI CHI. In studies, yoga has been shown to lower inflammation and metabolic syndrome markers linked to

People that practice meditation are significantly less likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

friends, neighbors and co-workers can nurture affectionate ties, but if a human isn’t nearby, even hugging a teddy bear has been shown to release oxytocin—which may explain why 40 percent of U.S. adults sleep with stuffed animals. Owning a dog, but not necessarily a cat, makes us more likely to survive a heart attack, report researchers.

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The average 5-yearold laughs up to 300 times a day, the average adult only four. To lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, find ways to laugh long and hard—such as watching hilarious films or videos on YouTube or TikTok. Physiologically, the endorphins released by a hearty belly laugh bind to receptors that release nitric oxide, relaxing blood vessels.

BREATHWORK. To bring the mind and heart into a healthy, coherent rhythmic pattern, the HeartMath Institute suggests heart-focused breathing, which involves imagining that we are breathing in through

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heart disease and reduce atrial fibrillation episodes. The slow, graceful movements of tai chi reportedly lower blood pressure and strengthen the hearts of people with heart failure.

MUSIC. Whether it involves listening, playing an instrument or singing, music has been shown to lower heart rate, reduce inflammation, enable longer exercise periods, ease anxiety after heart surgery and heart attacks, and help stroke victims regain the ability to speak. Choose music of whatever genre inspires joy and sing along for extra benefit, advises Miller. “If your partner is flummoxed by your enthusiasm for yodeling or your neighbor doesn’t exactly approve of your attempts at arias, kindly inform him or her it’s doctor’s orders,” he jokes in Heal Your Heart.

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

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ost of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb, a powerful call to action. When we remember its true nature, we can answer its call with our unique signature. Some brave souls like Martin Luther King, Jr. leap into uncharted territory with authentic truths, while others sprinkle their quiet corner of the world with small gestures of kindness. Telling someone how much they mean to us, holding the door for a stranger, asking a cashier how their day is going or welcoming a new neighbor is like handing out a piece of light. Added up at the end of the day or a lifetime, we create a mural of stars against the darkness.

The frequency of love not only inspires, but heals. The energy of giving and receiving is literally wired into our neurochemistry, flooding our bloodstream with endorphins that combat systemic inflammation, influence mood, accelerate recovery and raise the pain threshold.

We can freely stream waters of genuine kindness, love and affection, but if there is no waiting vessel for love’s outpouring, the potential of its power is diminished and incomplete. Our willingness and that of others to receive activates kindness, awakens what is dormant inside of us and quickens our capacity to thrive.

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Truly Making Love

Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

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ntimately connecting with a loved one is one of life’s most precious gifts, but it’s easy to lose sight of our innate sensual energy in the maze of the mundane. Through lovemaking, we can harness our life force, and according to abundant research, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, manage pain and improve brain health. A significant correlation also exists between higher ejaculation frequency and a reduced risk for prostate cancer later in life, Boston University researchers report in European Urology.

Making love is also good for boosting our natural immunity. College students that engaged in amorous activity once or twice a week—especially with long-term partners—had 30 percent higher levels of the antibody immunoglobulin A in their saliva, concluded research by Wilkes University, in Pennsylvania.

Stripping Down to Basics A few lifestyle adjustments can do wonders for worn-out romance. Quality sleep itself can be a potent aphrodisiac. Women

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Through lovemaking, we can harness our life force, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, manage pain and improve brain health. are more likely to be “in the mood” after a good night’s sleep, even with just an extra hour of shut-eye, according to a 2015 pilot study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Therapist Kurt Smith, clinical director of Guy Stuff Counseling and Coaching, in Roseville, California, advocates limiting phone use and engaging in non-technological activities. “Phones have moved from being used as a communication device to becoming many people’s connection to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, when used as such, they pose a threat to the emotional connection with our partners,” he says. “With all distractions removed, sit on the sofa, face each other and talk. This suggestion can make many people very uncomfortable, because they have no idea what they’d say to their partner. Actually, talking to your partner without a purpose other than to just listen and connect with each other has become rare.”

An element of fun can go a long way in the quest to stay connected. “Approach your sex life like a science experiment or an art project instead of a math problem,” says Jamie Eliza-

beth Thompson, a holistic intimacy expert in Austin. “It’s an exploration with no one right answer. Attitude is important when it comes to sex because people can take it so seriously and place crippling pressure on having this fantasy Hollywood sex life.”

Aphrodite’s Plate Feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin all contribute to the pleasure response, and sharing luscious food with a lover can be sensuous, as well as endorphin-friendly. Nutritious foods such as almonds, walnuts, asparagus and avocados support reproductive health, and a dessert of dark chocolate and honey-drizzled fruits like berries, figs and cherries can support libido in both women and men. Nixing excessive alcohol and sugar is also a good romantic investment.

Partnership as Sacred Deep relationship is only possible when we are willing to be vulnerable. “Porn is a drug that people unknowingly use to self-medicate and manage uncomfortable thoughts

and emotions,” explains Smith. “Many men have no idea what they’re missing because they’ve never had an emotionally intimate relationship without the negative influence of porn. Porn makes sex self-focused, rather than what it’s supposed to be, which is the intimate connection of two people.

Porn is selfish, rather than loving, giving and sharing with a partner.”

Thompson attests that lovemaking can help us align with the divine, especially “when people have reverence for the power of their erotic life force. When people open their view of what sex is, it can become an act of worship.”

Love prompts us to become more ourselves. “When erotic life force is flowing freely, the body is vital and the system is turned on. When channeled properly, this energy is highly creative,” muses Thompson.

“It’s the fuel of your vehicle, the charge of your battery, and when you are full on life force, it organically overflows into service.”

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habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem.

“We parent what we know, very often on automatic mode,” says Debra MacDonald, a certified parenting educator at the Center for Parenting Education, in Abington, Pennsylvania. “How many times have you said, ‘I will never say that to my kids,’ and then fast-forward several years, those words are coming out of your mouth.

Awareness is your first step.”

“Look at how you handle stress or express anger,” MacDonald suggests. “If you slam the table, break something and yell, that’s what you’re teaching your children to do when they’re angry. To teach them constructive ways to express anger—like taking deep breaths or running around the block— you’ve got to employ those tools yourself.”

Actions speak louder than words. “To teach your child good values, you have to demonstrate them through your deeds. If you tell your child that they must always be on time for school, but you’re late for work every day, your child hears one thing, but sees another,” MacDonald explains, adding that kids are adept at sniffing out these inconsistencies.

Saying, “Eat your spinach,” while regularly gobbling ice cream won’t inspire desired results. When MacDonald’s son was young, she realized she wasn’t setting the right example at the dinner table.

“Slowly, over time, I began to improve our family’s lifestyle choices, and now that he’s in college, he knows how to cook healthy meals, practice portion control and clean up after himself,” she boasts.

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On the support side, SPACE parents learn to show a genuine acceptance and understanding of their child’s distress and to communicate their confidence in the child’s ability to tolerate and cope with the anxiety. The support can be as simple as saying, “I get it.

This is really hard. You’re upset, but I know you can handle this.”

“Supportive statements aren’t always intuitive for parents,” says Lebowitz, director of the program for anxiety disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. “Sometimes they don’t believe that their child is feeling anxiety. They might think that the child is being manipulative or attention-seeking. Or, when parents do believe that their child is anxious, they want to protect, soothe and reassure them, but by doing these things, parents aren’t communicating their belief that the child can handle it, which is critical to helping them overcome the anxiety.”

The second change that SPACE parents learn to make is to gradually and systematically reduce all the accommodations they have been making to help their child not feel anxious, such as sleeping beside a child that is afraid of being alone or not inviting company to the house to avoid upsetting a socially anxious kid.

“Research indicates that even though parents are trying to help, accommodations that rush to the rescue tend to maintain or worsen anxiety over time,” Lebowitz says. “I worked with parents of a child who had panic attacks at night and would say, ‘My heart is racing. I can’t breathe. I think I’m going to die.’ Feeling overwhelmed and scared, her parents would rush her to the hospital again and again, even after doctors assured them that she was healthy and didn’t need to come in. From the child’s perspective, when your parents rush you to the ER, that confirms that this is literally an emergency. You feel more worried and scared. When the parents were able to take a breath, give her a hug and say, ‘We know this is uncomfortable, but it’s going to pass, and you’re going to be okay,’ she began to learn that she didn’t need to be afraid of anxiety. She could handle it and didn’t need to avoid it.”

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Fermenting for Foodies Preserving Food and Traditions

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Katz caught the fermentation bug after moving from New York City to rural Tennessee in the 1990s and being faced with the “positive problem” of an overly plentiful garden to preserve. He’s since wandered the globe teaching and learning about fermentation traditions, from Korea’s spicy kimchi to Mexico’s funky pineapple tepache drink.

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third of all foods are fermented, including coffee, cured meats, cheese, condiments and chocolate. Pickles and yogurt are traditionally fermented through lactic acid bacteria, while beer and bread are typically fermented through yeast. Kombucha, an ancient tea drink, is made using a symbiotic culture of yeast and bacteria.

Pascal Baudar, a Los Angeles writer, instructor and self-proclaimed “culinary alchemist,” turned to fermentation techniques to preserve the precious wild ingredients of the fleeting seasons. His books and workshops cover unusual culinary territory, like fermented and aged vegan cheeses from acorns and “seaweed” made from fermented broadleaf plantain, a common weed, using methods he’s studied and perfected. “I investigate new and lost flavors, and conserve them as gourmet foods through preservation,” he says.

Fermentation with Benefits Fermentation transforms the nutrients in food in several ways, Katz explains. In a process known as predigestion, it breaks macronutrients down into more digestible forms (think proteins turned into amino acids) and renders minerals more bioavailable. Gluten, too, is broken down by fermentation, he says, as are potentially toxic compounds in foods such as cyanide

and oxalic acid. The process also releases vitamins B and K and other micronutrients as metabolic byproducts.

Fermentation reduces the short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and are prone to absorb water and ferment in the colon, causing gas and bloating. Found in wheat, beans and other foods, they can pose digestive problems for people with irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions, says Tayler Silfverduk, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in celiac disease.

“The most profound nutritional benefit of fermentation is the live bacteria itself.

You are ingesting a rich biodiversity of beneficial bacteria that can potentially improve immune function,” says Katz, an AIDS survivor who considers fermentation an important part of his healing process.

No Starter Required “There is nothing you can eat that can’t be fermented, but the easiest and safest place to begin is with vegetables,” which need no special equipment or a starter like sourdough, kefir or kombucha, says Katz. To make sauerkraut, for example, simply shred cabbage, lightly salt and season it, and submerge it in a jar under its own juices, “burping” it daily for a week to 10 days to release the fermentation gases.

Katz and Baudar both like to debunk myths that fermenting foods is difficult or dangerous. “You don’t have to sterilize everything or have precise laboratory control conditions. People have been practicing fermentation for years, and they began before they knew bacteria was a thing. To the contrary, fermentation is a strategy for food safety,” says Katz.

While yeast or mold can grow on the top layer that is exposed to oxygen, Katz says “a lot of sauerkraut is needlessly discarded.

Most such growth is harmless and normal, and can be skimmed off the top.”

Baudar, a University of California Master Food Preserver, has kept foods he’s fermented for up to three years and only once encountered mold. “You need to work with the ferment,” he says. “That means regularly burping it, then shaking or stirring to promote the acidity that prevents bad bacteria from taking hold.”

“If it looks or tastes bad, throw it away,” he adds. “Some of my early experiments tasted horrible, but I just took my failures as learning and kept experimenting. The more you understand the fermentation process, the more you can play with it creatively and push the envelope.”

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Secondhand Fashion T Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet by Sandra Yeyati

he online commerce of used clothing is booming. According to ThredUp.com, a prominent virtual consignment and thrift store, the secondhand market is projected to double in the next five years, reaching a whopping $77 billion. “The pandemic and resulting economic downturn boosted this surge,” says Hyejune Park, Ph.D., associate professor of fashion merchandising at Oklahoma State University. “Stuck at home in 2020, people looked into their closets, found items they no longer wore or wanted and went online to sell and buy clothes to save money.”

Popular Resale Platforms Younger, tech-savvy shoppers are the principle drivers of this growth, and a host of apps and websites are responding to the demand, including UK-based marketplace Depop.com, which caters to cash-strapped Generation Z and millennial shoppers, and Poshmark.com, a leading social marketplace boasting 80 million users across the U.S., Canada and Australia.

Several well-known platforms serve vintage and luxury brand consumers worldwide, offering authentication guarantees to reassure buyers about counterfeits. Among them are Santa Monica-based Tradesy.com, founded by women for women; Paris-based reseller VestiaireCollective.com; and The RealReal.com, out of San Francisco.

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Other notable players include brick-andmortar thrift store Goodwill Industries, which has partnered with resale app Offer Up.com to upload their inventories; eBay. com, one of the first online, peer-to-peer marketplaces; and Etsy.com, featuring vintage and upcycled fashion by smaller shops.

Brand-Name Manufacturers and Retailers React Many fashion brands are considering or have already formed partnerships with established resale platforms to reach this engaged, younger demographic of shoppers. For example, Gucci is partnering with TheRealReal.com, while Adidas is working with ThredUp.com. In 2021, Poshmark.com launched their Brand Closets initiative, inviting branded manufacturers to interact with their users and opening the platform to sell a combination of used and new fashion. “The fact that all this is happening is an indication that we’re witnessing a new wave of e-commerce,” Park says. “I don’t think it’s a temporary boom. From a retail business perspective, this is a huge trend that will go mainstream and continue to grow.”

Other brands are launching resale operations in-house, such as Levi’s Secondhand.

Levi.com and fast-fashion giant H&M’s Rewear.hm.com, claiming to provide a sustainable fashion-buying alternative, but Park cautions, “I’m not confident

that secondhand fashion can solve the sustainability issues that fast fashion has created over the past decade. Depending on how brands are participating in their resale operations, it could be a greenwash claim—just another way to make sales and reach more consumers.” Notably, H&M’s Conscious Collection that is marketed as sustainably-made clothing caters to only a small fraction of its customers, suggesting that the company cares less about environmental impacts and more about satisfying a segment of its customer base.

In contrast, Park says, Patagonia’s resale program is an enviable environmental example. “Patagonia began running their Worn Wear resale campaign long before this secondhand shopping boom. They educate consumers about how to take care of their gear, offer alteration services and encourage the long-term wear and resale of their clothes,” she explains.

The Secondhand Surge and the Environment ThredUp.com’s marketing materials assert that by extending the life of used clothing, fewer new garments need to be produced, helping to reduce the carbon, waste and water footprints associated with the production of textiles and apparel. In 2021, Manish Chandra, founder and CEO of PoshMark.com, stated, “Consumers are

prioritizing the impact that their purchases have on the environment.”

Park cautions that even though resale platforms tout environmental benefits, consumer behavior will ultimately determine whether the online surge makes a positive environmental impact. In a recent study involving young consumers living in Oklahoma, Park sought to understand why they were choosing to buy and sell secondhand clothing online. Their most prominent motives were saving money and shopping convenience.

“Not many respondents saw this type of consumption as a way to save the environment,” she laments. “If consumers buy secondhand goods to curtail their spending on new clothes or to find better quality garments than fast fashion, then it will be good for the environment, but if they buy and sell used clothes in addition to their regular shopping as another way to shop for marked-down products, then there will be no environmental benefit.”

To protect the planet, Park advises, the goal should be to buy nothing or buy less.

“It’s okay to purchase $10 jeans, but get one pair, not five. Don’t have a one-night-stand relationship with your clothes. Love them, take care of them and wear them until they’re falling apart.”

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David Perlmutter on the Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Health

What is the most significant threat to our health and longevity today?

Metabolic issues like high blood pressure, increased body fat and high blood sugar are at the root of our most pervasive health challenges. According to the World Health Organization, the number one cause of death on planet Earth are chronic degenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, coronary artery disease, diabetes and cancer, all of which are fundamentally metabolic problems. Astoundingly, 88 percent of American adults have at least one component of what is called the metabolic syndrome, which means only 12 percent of Americans are metabolically healthy.

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protect them during times of food scarcity. Today, high levels of uric acid are leading to elevated blood sugar, increased production and storage of fat, and high blood pressure. Everything we do that raises our uric acid puts us at risk for these profound metabolic threats to our health.

What foods and beverages should we reduce to control uric acid levels?

Alcohol, purines (the breakdown product of DNA and RNA in certain foods) and most importantly, fructose. In the 1900s, we consumed 10 to 15 grams of fructose per day, as opposed to over 70 grams today. The average American consumes 55 pounds of sugar each year. It’s absurd. High-fructose items like sodas, sauces and desserts are absolutely off the table, as is fruit juice, a powerful initiator of high uric acid. Fruit isn’t an issue. There may be five grams of fructose in an apple, and fruit contains vitamin C, which dramatically lowers uric acid, and fiber, which slows fructose release.

High-purine foods are organ meats, shellfish and small fish like anchovies and sardines. There are modest amounts of purines in red meat and chicken. I’m not saying these foods should be avoided; we want people to limit their consumption of chicken, fish and red meat to six ounces a day.

With alcohol, the big issues are hard liquor and beer. Beer contains a very concentrated source of purines because it’s made with brewer’s yeast. Though wine contains alcohol, it has polyphenols that help to reduce uric acid, possibly by nurturing the gut bacteria.

Research demonstrates that a glass or two of wine is associated with either no change or a minimal decrease in uric acid. Coffee seems to lower uric acid.

Will these lifestyle choices really make a difference?

Patients are confronted with a mentality from marketing that you can do whatever the heck you want with your food and lifestyle, and then take a pill. I’ve been to dinner with diabetics who eat the creme brûlée then pop a pill. But pills don’t treat diabetes. They may lower blood sugar, but they won’t treat the underlying problem, which is that the body isn’t responding to insulin. The moment patients stop the drug, much to the joy of the drug maker, their blood sugars go right back up. You’ve only treated the smoke. You haven’t looked at the fire. This approach of lowering uric acid puts the fire out.

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Power Up Your Workouts A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes by Maya Whitman

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rotein, from the Greek proteios, means “primary”, which sums up its vital role in the human body. Its structure of amino acids enables myriad bodily functions, from repairing and building tissues to creating biochemical reactions that form enzymes, hormones and neurotransmitters, and maintaining pH and fluid balances.

When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, non-meat protein, we also amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging. Whole-food and plant-based proteins like pea, quinoa and chia seeds are also strong allies against Type 2 diabetes, research shows.

The Protein Promise Whipping up a protein drink before or after a workout can foster muscle and joint integrity, and it can nourish soft tissue after injury. “Protein is vital for muscle synthesis.

An individual who exercises at a higher intensity should focus on getting more protein in their diet to aid in better recovery,” says Hannah Davis, a personal trainer and owner of Body By Hannah, in Cleveland, Tennessee. “Protein is also important in overall nutrition to better balance hormones that control hunger, blood sugar and mood.”

Dominic Kennedy, a Los Angeles trainer and the creator of The Dominic Effect health and fitness app, concurs. “Protein is considered a ‘macronutrient’, which means we typically need a large amount to stay healthy.

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The average daily protein requirement for adults is 50 to 70 grams, but can be higher during times of stress, injury, illness, pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Vegan fitness and nutrition coach Karina Inkster, in Powell River, British Columbia, gives a nod to protein shakes for their convenience, but advises, “Just make sure you’re not relying just on protein powder to hit your daily protein.” She highlights the importance of diet diversity with other protein sources like tofu, tempeh, legumes, nutritional yeast, nuts and seeds.

Choosing Nutrition, Nixing Added Sugar Thirty years ago, heavily sweetened, incomplete protein powders seemed to be the only game in town. “Nowadays, we have countless plant-based options for protein powders—pea, rice, soy, hemp, pumpkin seed, quinoa … the list goes on,” says Inkster. “I like to stick to the basics, as I have a lot of serious food allergies. I go with brown rice and/or pea protein. Single ingredients, no flavors and no sweeteners.”

For Kennedy, shakes and powders with sugar and dairy can contribute to bloating and store fat in the body, “which we need to work harder to burn off. I cannot stress the difference this has made in my body once I gave it up years ago. Not only do I look better physically, but most importantly, I feel better on the inside. Sugar is highly addictive and can also affect your mood.”

Davis prefers sourcing her protein requirements from whole foods, but recommends whey-based powders when her clients want a reliable power shake and can tolerate it well.

Protein-to-carbohydrate ratio is paramount, especially for those with weight-loss goals or blood sugar instability. Reading labels is important, especially when food intolerances are an issue. Kennedy recommends experimenting with various protein sources. “If you are using whey protein and having trouble digesting it, it may just be a lactose intolerance. Trying one that is plant-based could be a game-changer.”

Among Inkster’s clients, brown rice and pea protein powders score high for digestibility and assimilation.

Fortifying Additions From antioxidant-rich pomegranate powder to blood-sugar-supportive monk fruit and adrenal- and thyroid-nourishing maca, nutritional extras abound. However, Inkster notes that supplemental products marketed as superfoods, including collagen, do not necessarily pack a powerful punch to an already nutrient-dense diet. “When we ingest collagen or a vegan alternative, this protein gets broken down into amino acids in the exact same way as any other protein we eat.”

Kennedy points to super-green and pomegranate powders as ways to help the body combat chronic disease. “It’s a great way to get more greens and vegetables and in turn, promote a healthy immune system. We could all use more of that.”

Davis reminds us that one person’s nutritional ally can be another’s bane. “Supplementation is very personal. I always encourage focusing on a whole foods diet that includes a lot of variety to create a micronutrient balance in the body and then experiment with some supplements to see how they may help.”

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and rescue operations, online groups like PetFinder.com and PoorPawsRescue.com provide links to fostering options locally and nationwide. Visit local shelters to observe both how they treat their animals and how they interact with the fostering volunteers. Staff members can help with finding compatible pets and offer support when a foster situation doesn’t work for whatever reason. Also find out if the organization is involved every step of the way, including providing onsite veterinary care, or whether it relies heavily on the dedication and resources of foster parents.

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be fair to other pets at home. Don’t get caught up in the

needs of a new kitten or puppy so much that the needs of other pets go unnoticed.

Forever pets may even help out with newcomers. “In my home, puppies work well, as my dogs mother them and show them the ropes on how to be a good dog,” says Stasia Thompson, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a volunteer with Almost Home Dog Rescue and Poor Paws Rescue.

don’t stress about cost.

Food, litter, toys and even veterinary care is often offered to foster pet parents. In other cases, rescue centers may be struggling for support or getting slammed with natural disasters that create an influx of homeless pets, and foster parents may be asked to help with such items as crates and carriers, food and water bowls, collars, leashes and treats. “Homeowners who purchase items for their fosters can write them off as tax-deductible donations to the rescue organization, which is a great way to put your donation dollars to work,” says

Pet parents know when the animal they love is forever.

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don’t stress about placement. Possibly the most-asked

question about fostering a puppy or kitty is, “What if they never find a home for her?”

Never fear; shelters and rescue groups are constantly putting out feelers. Foster parents can get in on the action by posting sweet, winsome or funny photos of the animal on social media and extolling its virtues to others when out in public with it.

Thompson found new owners for her foster dogs by walking them around town wearing bright yellow “Adopt Me” vests.

it’s okay to fall in love with a foster pet. Many people

hesitate to foster pets because they’re afraid they’ll fall in love with a small ball of fur or a big pair of liquid eyes just begging to be adored. But that’s one of the risks of loving a creature with an open heart. “There is an amazing rush and deep sense of relief when you hear from the person who adopted your foster and you know the people found their true love in your foster,” says Winkler.

“They know I helped save them. You can see it in their eyes.”

it’s even fine to adopt a foster. It does happen sometimes;

foster parents discover that the dog or cat that came into their home supposedly for a while happened to fit in perfectly, and no one can imagine living without it. While that’s been called a “foster failure”, it’s anything but. Any time an animal with no home finds one filled with love and caring, even if it’s their so-called temporary foster placement, it’s a success. Pet parents know when the animal they love is forever.

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calendar of events WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 The Year’s Spiral: Heart & Soul Healing Through the Seasons – 5pm. Join Corinna Wood, founder of Southeast Wise Women and Red Moon Herbs, as she guides you through the seasons. This yearlong program is all about you and exploring your inner world. More info: CorinnaWood.com/study.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Online: Zell Visiting Writers Series: Poet Brenda Shaughnessy – 5:30-6:30pm. Her most recent book, The Octopus Museum, was a New York Times 2019 Notable Book. Free. Via Zoom. More info: UMMA.UMich.edu.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Intimate Relationships: An FWW Conversation – 12-1pm. Maria Sylvester will share simple yet profoundly effective ideas, tools and strategies to bring your relationship back to life and to nurture your existing intimate relationships. Let’s talk about love. $18.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Open Stage – 8pm. Take your music to the masses.

Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Fifteen performers have 8 mins (or 2 songs) each to do their thing. $3, $2/members, seniors, students. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.

Dexter Winter Marketplace – 9am-1pm. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, meats and more. Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter. DexterMarket.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Online: Zell Visiting Writers Series: Fiction Author Jakob Guanzon – 5:30-6:30pm. He is most recently the author of Abundance, which was longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award. Free.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Virtual Public Meeting: Controlled Burn Program – 7-8:30pm. Meeting will be a discussion about NAP’s Controlled Ecological Burn Program. Ask questions and learn more about the benefits of effectively and safely using fire as a restoration tool.

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Dexter Winter Marketplace – 9am-1pm. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, meats and more. Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter. DexterMarket.com.

Artist Spotlight Series: Marielle Kraft – 8pm.

Take a chance on some great new music. Free; please bring a nonperishable food donation for Food Gatherers. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Stewards’ Circle​– 5:30-6:30pm. Monthly discussion group where local stewards gather to ask and answer questions, swap stories, and share knowledge in an informal setting. Topic: Measuring progress. After the discussion group, join the happy hour at HOMES Brewery. Veterans Memorial Park Meeting Room, 2150 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. StewardshipNetwork.org.

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Virtual Education Series – 7:30-9pm. Facing Grief & Loss in Recovery by Jerry Fouchey and Amber Horwitz. Free. Via Zoom. For link: DawnFarm.org.

Stewardship Workday: Arbor Hills Nature Area – 1-3pm. World Wetlands Day. Help remove invasive shrubs from wetland areas that are not otherwise accessible in warmer parts of the year. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/ ArborHills020522.

Virtual Sound Bath –7pm. Join Sound Therapist, Rob Meyer-Kukan for a moment of virtual sound.

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Stewardship Workday: Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area – 1-3pm. Help using loppers and handsaws to remove invasive shrubs. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/ Scarlett022022.

BREATHE 2-22-22 Global Livestream – 7-9pm.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 My Vintage Valentine – 10am-4pm. Featuring over 120 vendors to shop with products including salvage, farmhouse, shabby, chic, furniture, home decor, clothing and more. $5/age 13 & up. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor. Tinyurl.com/m5vm7jk6.

Controlled Burn Crew Training – 12-5pm. A required training session for anyone interested in assisting with NAP’s controlled burns. Burns typically take place Mon-Fri between 12-7pm. Registration required by Feb 15: Tinyurl.com/BurnCrew2022.

Group Reiki to Stop Negative Self-Talk – 7-8pm.

A group reiki session where Coach Sherry helps you end negative self-talk with a 1-2-3 punch. Meditation and affirmations powered by reiki. Perfect for beginners. $10. More info: Tinyurl.com/yjv57vf2.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arranging – 1-2:30pm.

Presented by Ann Arbor Ikebana Intl Chapter. Create your own seasonal Ikebana arrangement with guidance by a certified instructor. $20. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. Reservations required: A2Ikebana@gmail.com. mbgna. umich.edu.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 35th Annual Storytelling Festival – 7:30pm. Features 6 local and regional storytellers, presenting a sampler of styles and story types. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Winter Nature Walk: Oakwoods Nature Area – 1-2pm. A winter walk can be just the thing to lift our spirits and access the healing power of spending time with nature. Register: Tinyurl.com/Oakwoods Walk022722.

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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. Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center (TLC) – 12-7pm, Wed-Sun. Offers feline-friendly activities with kittens and cats available to take home. 5245 Jackson Rd, Ste A1, 734-661-3575. TinyLions.org.

sunday Hudson Valley Humane Society Rescue Reading – 10am-12pm. Includes humane education lessons, group read-aloud and dog meet-and-greet. Drop-off event. $10; space limited. HSHV.org/RescueReading.

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

Sunday Talk with Demo Rinpoche – 11am-12pm. Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-994-3387. JewelHeart.org.

Reiki Sessions at Evenstar’s Chalice – 2-4pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Feel the stress fall away as you experience the healing and restorative power of reiki. Choose a 20- or 40-min session. $1/minute. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980.

EvenstarsChalice.com.

Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm.

Spiritual talk, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer for all in need at 9pm. Free.

Self-Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-641-6201. SelfRealization CentreMichigan.org.

Sound Healing Concert – 7-9pm. Rare, therapeutic, chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded soundscape music while reiki is sent to the audience. $20/at door. 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

monday Chelsea Online Farmers Market – Mon-Thurs. Saturday pick-up. For details: ChelseaFarmersMkt.org.

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.

Beginner Tai Chi – 10-11:15am. A series of postures linked together in fluid manner. Focuses on relaxation in motion, balance and the mind/body connection. Can attend one or both sessions per week (Mon morning &/or Thurs evening). $195. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Short lesson and meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop-in, every other Thur. $10. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

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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.

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

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

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

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

InterPlay: Dive Deep into Creative Self-Expression – 11am-2pm. 2nd Sat. An active, creative way to unlock the wisdom of the body. Through simple improvisational forms, it uses movement, sound, storytelling, stillness, and contact to provide a powerful forum for creative expression, self-exploration, connection and play. Friends Meeting House, 1420 Hill St, Ann Arbor.

231-421-3120. SoulWaysHealing.com.

wednesday 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.MyKajabi.com/offers/Fcot2cjT/checkout.

Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea House Poetry Circle – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Features a reading by a well-published poet followed by open mic. For Zoom link: CWPoetryCircle@gmail.

thursday Massage Clinic with Student Interns – 11am. Massage therapy sessions at our established student clinic, at our State Licensed School. By appt; private rooms, quiet peaceful environment. $40/hr. Ann Arbor School of Massage, 3684 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-7697794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Qigong: Basics – 11:15am-12:15pm. Class introduces participants to basic self-care stretches, breathing, meditations and self-acupressure for reducing muscle tension, increasing mindfulness, and revitalization. $180.

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

Beginner Tai Chi – 6-7:15pm. A series of postures linked together in fluid manner. Focuses on relaxation in motion, balance and the mind/body connection. Can attend one or both sessions per week (Mon morning &/or Thurs evening). $195. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

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).

RELAXSTATION, VOTED A2’S BEST MASSAGE, IS HIRING! Our massage therapists earn $35K to $40K annually as W-2 employees for a 30-hour (including breaks) weekly schedule. New location on Packard Street between Argus Farm Stop and the Buddhist Temple offers traditional full body massage as well as fully clothed table massage, plus onsite chair massage at UT and local businesses.

Free parking. Friendly, diverse and supportive community of co-workers. Relaxstation.com. Ask for Carrie, 734-623-1951.

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community resource guide ALTERNATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT KRASNICK REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

210 Little Lake Dr, Ste 8, Ann Arbor 734-585-5653 KrasnickRegen.com

Krasnick Regenerative Medicine is an alternative practice that provides non-surgical treatments for joint, muscle and back pain using treatments such as prolotherapy, prolozone and platelet-rich plasma. See ad page 28.

AROMATHERAPY ROSY GLOW AROMATHERAPY

Margo Hertzfeld, Certified Aromatherapist 419-360-0169 RosyGlowWellness.com Clinically certified aromatherapist offers holistic consultations with customized blends of professional quality essential oils. Trust Margo to help you understand the complicated world of aromatherapy.

Her holistic approach can help you maximize your benefits from this powerful therapy and minimize side effects. Aromatherapy is a wonderful way to integrate natural healing into your life. Phone consultations are available.

BIOLOGICAL DENTIST ANN ARBOR’S DENTIST

Dr. W. K. Dobracki, DDS 606 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, 48103 734-747-6400 DrDobracki@AnnArborsDentist.com AnnArborsDentist.com Passionate about holistic care while utilizing Bio-Compatible materials and lasers. Our patients can elect to be free from fluoride, mercury and other harmful metals. Filling materials are tooth colored and both BPA & BisGMA free. We offer natural oral health products using fine essential oils, and free of gluten and preservatives. See ad page 5.

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BUDDHIST MEDITATION, YOGA & RETREAT CENTER TRIPLE CRANE MONASTERY AND CONVENT

7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118 734-757-8567 HuayenWorld.org/usa Triple Crane Monastery and Convent is a place for practitioners of yoga, mediation and spiritual retreats. Along with using our beautiful 10,000-sq-ft. building for our own activities, it is also available to the community, by donation, for residential or day-long, personal or group workshops and retreats. Call for information on weekly classes, residential retreats and building use. All are welcome.

CHAGA PRODUCTS 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 30.

COACHING & COUNSELING ARIA MAE EVERTS

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

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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. See ad page 20.

NIA SPONGBERG, LIFE COACH

Ann Arbor 734-531-9024 NiaSpongberg.com

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

DETOX/COLONIC

INNERSPACE HOLISTIC

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

END OF LIFE DISCUSSION/ SUPPORT DEATH CAFES

Ann Arbor Death Cafe (Zoom currently) TheDyingYear@gmail.com Interfaith Death Cafe (Zoom currently) Annie.Kopko@InterfaithSpirit.org Ypsilanti Death Cafe (In-person, masked) Hanna@AcaciaEndOfLife.com Death Cafe is an open group discussion of death with no agenda. It’s not a grief support group. The objective is “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.” Although death is a universally shared phenomenon, it still remains a taboo topic for many. A Death Cafe gives the space to talk (& listen) to others who are ready to discuss it all.

General worldwide info: DeathCafe.com. End of Life Doula training: TheDyingYear.org.

GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor & 1795 W Stadium, Ann Arbor 734-887-9667 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-the-art general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads, pages 3 and 26.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DEXTER DENTAL STUDIO

7300 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd, Ste 300, Dexter 734-426-8360 DexterDentalStudio@gmail.com DexterDentalStudio.com From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience a friendly and relaxed environment where the focus is always on you and your overall well-being. Dentistry is about more than just filling teeth. We place great emphasis on patient education and providing a positive and helpful dental experience. See ad page 13.

PACKARD FAMILY DENTISTRY

2444 Packard St, Ypsilanti 734-519-6191 PackardFamilyDentistry.com

Our doctors are committed to holistic dentistry as the best way to care for our patients and keep them and our team as healthy as possible.

We strive to treat the cause of a problem, not just the symptoms. We provide insight and answer any questions you may have regarding the tools and techniques we use for your care. See ad page 25.

HOLISTIC DOCTOR DR. MALCOLM SICKELS, M.D.

HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY CASTLE REMEDIES

210 Little Lake Dr, Ste 10, Ann Arbor, 48103 734-332-9936 DrSickels.com

2345 S. Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor In the Parkway Center 734-973-8990 CastleRemedies.com

Malcolm Sickels earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan, where he taught fellow medical students about different approaches to health. Board certified in Family Medicine and Holistic Medicine, he is in solo practice on the west side of Ann Arbor. Learn more at Dr. Sickels.com. See ads, pages 9 and 11.

Discover Michigan’s only homeopathic pharmacy open to the public. Herbs, Nutritional Supplements, Aromatherapy, Distinctive Gifts & Jewelry. Specializing in products for maintaining health & preventing disease. See ad page 22.

HOLISTIC MENTAL WELLNESS KELLIE ZIEHM

Kellie.Amare@yahoo.com 734-344-2339 AmareMentalWellness.com Come join my team with this ground floor distributor opportunity with the only holistic mental wellness company in direct sales. I’m also looking for healthcare professionals to join our influencer program. See ad inside front cover and page 24.

MOTHER BEAR SANCTUARY DAVE TUSCANY, CPC

586-907-6125 MotherBearSanctuary.com

Mother Bear Sanctuary’s mission is to remind people of their innate connections to their bodies, the Earth, all animals, and each other.

Dave is a certified life coach specializing in shadow healing, men’s sexual empowerment. creating alignment in integrity, accountability. FIREWALK Empowerment events, “Thru The Eyes Of The Horse”Leadership & Sales Enhancement. See ad page 21.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN JOHN B. SMITH, DVM

1954 S Industrial, Ann Arbor 734-213-7447 DogDoctor.us We invite you to partner with us for a naturopathic, patient-centered approach to restoring and maintaining your pet’s health. We focus on health span—not just life span. See ad page 33.

INTEGRATED MEDICINE & COLLEGIUM THOMAS KABISCH, DO, MD

2350 E Stadium, Ste 12, Ann Arbor 734-971-5483 DODoc@sbcglobal.net Offering Wharton jelly stem cell injections. Serving the addiction community for 18 yrs. A variety of LLT lasers including intravenous. Steer from cancer with the Simple Life program.

MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION MOLDPRO

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

NATURE-ORIENTED MEETING SPACE MICHIGAN FRIENDS CENTER AT FRIENDS LAKE COMMUNITY

7748 Clark Lake Road, Chelsea 734-475-1892 MFCenter.org/rent

We offer the holistic community a nature-oriented meeting space for workshops, meetings, counseling, yoga, youth groups, and family gatherings. Main room accommodates 100 preCOVID-19, with two smaller classrooms and kitchen facilities. Hiking trails. Weekend rates range from $200-$400, additional for extensive grounds use, camping. See ad page 9.

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PAIN RELIEF

734-796-6690 MotherBearSanctuary.com

AUNT ALBERTA’S REMEDY

973-715-9097 Info@AlbertasPainRelief.com AlbertasPainRelief.com

Need Relief from Arthritis?

Try Aunt Alberta's Remedy to ease muscular aches and joint pain. Her Remedy is a homeopathic pain relief cream that penetrates deep into the skin and muscle tissues. All-natural ingredients!

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

Dr. Heather Hoffman 2900 Golfside Rd Suite 5, Ann Arbor & 1795 W Stadium, Ann Arbor 734-887-9667 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-the-art general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads, pages 3 and 26.

Mother Bear Sanctuary’s mission is to remind people of their innate connections to their bodies, the Earth, all animals, and each other.

Barbra specializes in transpersonal therapy, horse retreats, trauma-informed nature therapy, healer training and leadership programs. See ad page 21.

NATUROPATHIC INSTITUTE OF THERAPIES & EDUCATION

503 East Broadway St, Mt. Pleasant 989-773-1714 Contact@NaturopathicInstitute.info NaturopathicInstitute.info

Educational programs offered: Natural Health Program: four years (one weekend a month); Massage Therapy Program: one year (two weekends a month); Holistic Doula Practitioner Program: six months (one weekend a month). Individual classes available. See ad back cover.

SMOKING CESSATION FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS

Center - A Joyful Journey 734-883-8775

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

Become a happy and permanent non-smoker today. See ad page 23.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH WORKSHOPS INNER LISTENING™ WORKSHOPS

Rev. Julie Chai 231-709-5597 InnerListening.me

Inner Listening™ workshops for compassionate self-awareness, presence, serenity, love, and joy, offer you the theory, practice, and support to move beyond emotional reactions and into deep healing, compassion, and empowerment.

TAI CHI AND QIGONG PEACEFUL DRAGON SCHOOL

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

SCHOOL / EDUCATION ANN ARBOR SCHOOL OF MASSAGE, HERBAL & NATURAL MEDICINE

734-769-7794 NSHAAssociates@gmail.com NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net

Massage therapy training is a one-year program that fulfills the 717-hour, state licensed professional training with the required 80 hours of clinical internship. The rate for scheduled, Tuesday through Friday appointments at our student massage clinic is $40/hr.

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Tai chi promotes relaxation, is a meditation in motion and is known for increasing balance. Qigong means energy work. This class includes stretching, meditation and self-acupressure.

WEIGHT LOSS FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS

CENTER - A JOYFUL JOURNEY 734-883-8775 Lose weight now with hypnosis.

Achieve permanent positive life and habit changes through our safe, rapid and effective system. Tap the potential of your mind to create the health and vitality you’ve always wanted. See ad page 23.

WELLNESS / AYURVEDA YOGA / FITNESS AROGYAVEDA

2458 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor 734-436-1401 Text: 248-736-4633 ArogyaVeda.org ArogyaVeda is a wellness center for holistic science Ayurveda and Yoga. This center offers Classical Hatha Yoga classes, Ayurvedic consultations and treatments, Ayurvedic cooking and nutrition workshops, and Bollywood dance workouts. Call now to take a step towards a happier and healthier life.

WELLNESS CENTERS THRIVE! WELLNESS CENTER

6901 State Rd, Ste D, Saline 734-470-6766 Thrive-Wellness-Center.com

Shannon Roznay, DC, specializes in Nutrition Response Testing and Activator Chiropractic.

Thrive! also carries natural foods, skin and home products. See ad page 15.

WOMEN-ONLY MASSAGE SHER

734-239-3344 SherrelWells@icloud.com Sher.amtamembers.com My goal is to always give the best massage you’ve ever had. I have been a medical massage therapist since 1987. I will get the pain out. Muscular, sciatica, back pain, etc. $75/30-min medical massage and $100/hr relaxation massage with hot towels.

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