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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue you’ll find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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How Moms Are Forging Ahead in a Changing World

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19 REIKI CAN BE LIFECHANGING

20 FENDING OFF FIBROIDS Natural Approaches Offer Relief

22 INTERMITTENT FASTING BASICS

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Good Things Come in Small Batches Jaw Pain is llergy season is here, Treatable with and because gut Chiropractic health is closely tied to

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Interactive Vision Workshop and Vegan Lunch

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he Wayne County Community College Welcome Center will host a Let’s Create Your Vision Toolbox Workshop’ with Chichita Young, owner of Motif Naturals, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 14. Participants will receive a toolbox, picture frames, Chichita Young sacred key, decorative materials, meditation CD and four-course vegan lunch. Young says, “If you are interested in improving your quality of life and the environment, consider this as an opportunity to develop your Manifesting Road Map.” Four expert presenters include Dr. Diane Fabu Jackson on the Power of Meditation; Rev. Linda Lowery on Ancient Essentials Oils; Lucretia Sain on a New Self Image; and Rhonda Dunn on Voice Instruments.

The Toolbox Workshop is a fun, creative activity with an educational component. Participants will learn to identify and design their goals as well as mind, body and spirit pathways to manifest using visualization, three-dimensional imaging, Laws of Attraction, color therapy and meditation.

Cost is $32, including materials and vegan lunch. Location: 8200 W. Outer Dr., Detroit. RSVP (required) by May 9 to 313-978-1089 or ChichitaYoung@gmail.com. See ad page 21.

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he Michigan Family Wellness Clinic provides the highest-quality chiropractic care and nutritional therapies. For those suffering from TMJ, jaw pain, temporal headaches or tooth grinding, Kyle Wallner, DC, advises, “These are Kyle Wallner all common musculoskeletal conditions that are easily treatable with chiropractic care. One thing that makes our office different is how we help your jaw feel better. We work the muscles outside and inside of your mouth and jaw, balancing them for your ultimate results.

Furthermore, we get you artful cervical spine adjustments to balance the neurology of all those muscles.”

Wallner founded Michigan Family Wellness in 2016 to serve Canton, Plymouth, Novi, Northville and Livonia. He combines his knowledge of traditional chiropractic techniques and advanced training in Applied Kinesiology to help patients achieve optimal health.

With a doctorate from Logan University, certifications in class IV K laser and physiotherapy, and a massage therapy background, Wallner uses multiple techniques to elevate family wellness.

Location: 2200 N. Canton Center Rd., Ste, 150, Canton. For appointments and more information, call 734-335-0533 or visit Michigan FamilyWellness.com.

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ew volunteer training for the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., May 14, at the Belle Isle Aquarium. At 117 years, this is the oldest continually operating conservatory in the United States.

Candidates will learn about the different volunteer opportunities available. The training takes place next door to the conservatory inside of the classroom of the Belle Isle Aquarium. Greeter and docent positions are certified programs counting toward Master Gardener volunteer hours.

Location: 4 Inselruhe Ave., Detroit. Prospective volunteers must complete the application at Tinyurl.com/BelleIsleVolunteering before registering. For more information, visit HistoricDetroit.org/buildings/ anna-scripps-whitcomb-conservatory.

Building a Positive Mindset

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ichelle Dawson will hold a book signing sponsored

by AnJoy Productions, LLC, and Heart Full of Wellness, LLC, for Caterpillar Dreams to Butterfly Visions, an inspirational workbook to navigate through your fears so you can fly, from 1 to 4 p.m., May 14, at Jo’s Gallery. There will be author readings with song performances by songstress LaTonja Degraffenreid-Smith, who wrote the foreword. Light refreshments will be served.

She says, “You may anticipate starting the path of personal growth to become less fearful of achieving your dreams, but may feel uncertain about how to begin.

You may wonder why it seems difficult to feel confident. The power of building confidence and a positive mindset starts with self. However, this can be a frightening and challenging process. So, how do you fulfill your dreams and believe you can make them happen?”

Dawson holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Wayne State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Madonna University. She has worked in the social work profession for more than 20 years.

Admission is free. Location: 19376 Livernois, Detroit. Register at Tinyurl.com/ButterflyVisions.

Help Chef Bee Get Her Truck

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isters On A Roll Mobile Café & Catering and Chef Bee specializes in made-from-scratch soups and stews, salads with housemade dressings and vegan condiments, sauces and jams. They also serve vegan deli “meats” and meat alternatives similar to wings, steak Chef Bee bites, bacon and more.

Harriette Brown (Chef Bee) developed the idea of becoming a vegan food restaurant owner. Her mobile cafe and catering business, Sisters On A Roll, seeks to make wholesome, healthy food conveniently accessible to those that would otherwise not have access to a restaurant with such a menu. She has taken to receiving online orders and over the phone for curbside pickup.

This mission-centered food service feeds the community weekly.

With a fully operational food truck and trailer opening opportunities for meal service all over Detroit, Chef Bee believes she can generate enough revenue to create new jobs by adding four people to her team.

Donate at GoFundMe.com/f/help-chef-bee-get-her-truck. Location: 19321 West Chicago St., Detroit. For more info, call 313-404-7627 or email SistersOnARoll@gmail.com. See the full menu at SistersOnARollCafe.com.

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of neurofeedback is not a medical treatment, but rather a training for the brain. Every brain can benefit and tap into its own unique optimal state, and no special qualifications are required to use the NeurOptimal program. It’s simple to learn and operate; training is absolutely effortless and non-invasive.

Location: 1537 Monroe, Ste. 400, Dearborn. For appointments and more information, call 313-898-1999 or visit EvolutionEmpowerment.com.

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Let the Children Sing

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he Detroit Children’s Choir (DCC), “Singing for a better Detroit since 2006,” will perform their Spring Concert 2022 live at 7 p.m., May 11, at the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit. This first live concert since the start of the pandemic features 200 youth from six Detroit public schools and the Saturday Civic Choir representing children from the tri-county area.

Professional artists will join the DCC on stage, including award-winning vocalist Gwen Foxx, solo artist and support vocalist Beth Griffith-Manley (currently on tour with KEM and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds) and Detroit rapper and lyricist Curtis Bates. Accompanied by a live band, the children will unite their voices of hope and resilience as they create beautiful music in a wide range of genres.

Tours of the historic church will be offered before the concert, starting at 5:30 p.m. The DCC provides experiences through choral music education that will enrich the lives of Metro Detroit’s youth and communities, ultimately shaping confident, focused and expressive leaders.

Admission is free and donations are welcome. Location: 1000 Saint Anne St., Detroit. For reservations, register at Tinyurl.com/DCCSpring-Concert. For more information, call 313-444-7821 or visit DetroitChildrensChoir.org.

Every Brain Can Benefit from NeurOptimal

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he Evolution Empowerment Center is providing brain optimization with NeurOptimal.

Founder and owner Nancy Jaafar, a psychologist, board-certified hypnotherapist, NLP/NET practitioner and life coach, says, “If you are feeling off and not maximizing your potential, ask yourself what stands in the way of you being or achieving what you would like in your life. It’s possible your brain could use some hurdle help. NeurOptimal is simple, but its simplicity belies its power because it communicates directly with your brain, and there is nothing to interfere with that.

There is no outside person having to evaluate or diagnose you and no outside person deciding what training you need. It’s your brain effectively communicating with itself and making its own changes.”

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olden Aura Wellness Holistic Medspa offers pain therapy services, premium body detox services, v-steaming services and more. They also provide tea, detox beverages and bath salts in addition to other products. This holistic med spa that opened amid the COVID-19 pandemic is located in Detroit’s New Center area.

Pressotherapy is a procedure that helps detoxify the body’s lymphatic system and promote healthy circulation, remove toxins, reduce swelling, pain, and stiffness. It also improves the immune system due to lymph wellness. There is some evidence that lymphatic drainage massage techniques like pressotherapy can reduce the appearance of cellulite and release fluid in the lymph nodes that may build up after surgery or after certain cancer treatments. Other benefits include smoothing, slimming and toning the body. Sessions are available for 60 or 90 minutes.

Holistic integrative natural care services that assist the body to maintain optimum health include beauty and cosmetic consultations, facial treatments, massage therapy, pain therapy, premium body detox and women’s health treatments. They even have their own brand of natural health products.

Location: 2870 E. Grand Blvd., Ste. 600, Detroit. For more information, call 313-770-4734, email GoldenAuraWellness@gmail.com or visit GoldenAuraWellness.online. Shop online at GoldenAuraWellness. online/collections/all.

Reiki Healing Sessions in Plymouth

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ighest Healing Bodyworks has moved to 225 North Main Street, in Plymouth, a block from their previous location. The larger space measures 1,100 square feet, with two treatment rooms, a classroom, private restroom and kitchen. Owner Melissa Zaineb is a licensed massage therapist, energy healer, reiki teacher and psychic medium, providing therapeutic massage, reiki energy healing sessions, reiki classes and intuitive readings.

She says, “We hope to host many meta-

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physical events and offer even more healing services to the community.” Space is available to hold a class/seminar/support group or use a shared room to do healing work/counseling.

For more information, call 734-772-2491, email Melissa.hhbm@gmail. com or visit HighestHealingBodyworks.com.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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nnovative Therapeutic Solutions (ITS) is a clinical, health and social service company that has provided counseling, therapy, inhome case management services and in-home care assessments for home health care agencies since 2006. Owner and Clinical Director Tasha Williams says, “In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I would like to highlight post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a Tasha Williams mental illness that can best be described as the inability to recover from an experience that has inflicted mental or physical trauma, or even both.

PTSD is a treatable illness, and patients who undergo treatment typically experience high levels of success in leading normal, productive lives.”

ITS specializes in a wide range of mental health and social services-related issues, including counseling, therapy employee assistance program referrals, and substance abuse professional services for U.S. Department of Transportation referrals.

Location: 155 W. Congress, Ste. 306, Detroit. For more information, call 313-964-2648, email Info@innovativets.com or visit innovativets.com.

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Jacob H. Karl, DC, is the newest member of the Karl Wellness Center and Chiropractic Clinic. The son of Dr. William H. Karl, he has been watching and learning since childhood. Jacob has accompanied his father to numerous seminars on wellness, nutrition and chiropractic through the years and won first Jacob H. Karl (L) and William H. Karl place both in regionals and state finals in the Health Occupation Students of America category of nutrition during high school.

Jacob furthered his education at Schoolcraft College, Michigan State University and Parker College of Chiropractic, in Dallas. Their mission is to help as many people as possible without harmful drugs or needless surgery, and the family-oriented practice was established in 1980.

Free consultations. Location: 30935 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland. For appointments and more information, call 734-425-8220, email Karl WellnessCenter@gmail.com or visit KarlWellnessCenter.com.

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Eat Prunes and Anti-Inflammatory Food to Reduce Bone Loss and Fragility

Avoid Living Near a Fracking Facility The 17.6 million Americans living within one kilometer of one of the country’s 100,000 hydraulic fracturing (fracking) facilities face a higher risk of heart problems, cancer and respiratory disease, recent research suggests. In the latest study from Harvard, statisticians found that living near or downwind from a fracking site contributes to earlier death among elderly people. Combining the Medicare records of 15 million people over age 65 with zip codes of fracking wells, they found that the closer to the wells people lived, the greater their risk of premature mortality. Those that lived closest had a statistically significant elevated mortality risk (2.5 percent higher) compared with those that didn’t live close by, and those living downwind faced a higher risk of premature death than those upwind. The results suggest that airborne contaminants emitted by the wells are contributing to the increased mortality, the researchers write.

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A popular staple since ancient times, prunes have long been esteemed for their culinary, nutritional and medicinal purposes, and a new review of research has found that they can also help counter the bone loss linked to fragility in postmenopausal women. After reviewing 28 studies, Penn State University researchers reported in the journal Advances in Nutrition that eating five to 10 prunes each day can help prevent or delay bone loss, lowering the risk of fractures. In one study, women that ate 100 grams of prunes (about 10) per day for one year experienced improved bone mineral density in their forearms and lower spines. In another study, eating five to 10 prunes a day for six months was shown to prevent bone density loss and decrease TRAP-5b, a bone-loss marker. The nutritional benefits of prunes, including minerals, vitamin K, phenolic compounds and dietary fiber, may reduce the inflammation and oxidative stress that contribute to bone loss, said the authors.

In a separate study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Harvard Medical School researchers that studied 1,700 older adults for 12 years found that those that ate a highly pro-inflammatory diet rich in simple carbohydrates and saturated fats were more than twice as likely to develop fragility—increasing the risk of falls, hospitalization and death—as those eating the least amount of those sweet, fatty foods.

Try Tai Chi to Boost Neurological Health With its slow, rhythmic, controlled movements and synchronized, deep breathing, the ancient Chinese practice of tai chi has been shown to improve balance, reduce falls and enhance the quality of life for people with neurological challenges such as strokes, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. A meta-review of 24 studies by researchers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center concluded that tai chi may be able to reduce pro-inflammatory contributors to cellular activity, increase anti-inflammatory cytokines that help regulate immune response, decrease oxidative stress factors and increase neurotrophic factors regulating neural health.

Researchers pointed to its “potential effectiveness in neurorehabilitation,” which aims to improve the functions and well-being of people with diseases, trauma or disorders of the nervous system.

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An Ancient Staple of Health Goes Mainstream May 21 is International Tea Day. The popularity of tea in the U.S. is growing rapidly, and the environmental and health benefits of tea production and consumption are greater than those of coffee. Tea has an infinite variety of flavors, colors and fragrances that make it a fascinating choice.

Exploring the many aspects of tea can be a surprisingly delicious and enlightening experience.

Tea has less caffeine than coffee per serving. Although it has more caffeine than coffee per pound, it takes only one gram of tea to make one cup of tea, whereas it takes about five to 10 times more weight in beans to make one cup of coffee. Also, tea contains L-theanine, a chemical that works synergistically with caffeine to promote a balanced energy boost.

Tea is the most popular prepared beverage in the world.

It is consumed globally and more than 6 million metric tons of tea are produced every year. The top three tea-producing countries are China, India and Kenya, while the top tea-consuming countries are Turkey, Ireland and Iran.

Tea is medicinal. It contains xanthines, amino acids and phytochemicals that have numerous health benefits.

Tea has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and stroke. Tea offers increased immunity and gastrointestinal/microbiome benefits, and stabilizes circadian rhythms.

Tea is environmentally friendly. The carbon footprint of tea is up to five times less than that of coffee. Tea trees can grow very tall, and for hundreds of years, while producing millions of servings of tea. Plus, tea leaves from a single

plant can be harvested many times throughout the year.

Tea plants are diverse. A single batch of tea leaves can be used to create white, green, brown, red and black tea. The leaves of a tea plant can be processed to create a variety of flavors, fragrances and textures. Each type of processing uses natural oxidation to enhance specific characteristics that add special qualities.

InnerSpace Holistic, located at 2350 Washtenaw Ave., Ste. 14, in Ann Arbor, is hosting an Introductory Tea Class at 5 p.m., May 21. RSVP to Brandy Boehmer at 734-7098313 or BlissHolistic@yahoo.com. For more information, visit InnerspaceHolistic.com.

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Resilient Mothering How Moms Are Forging Ahead in a Changing World

by Carrie Jackson

Resilient mothers are exploring how to adapt to an ever-changing situation and learning when to hold on and when to let go.

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wo years after “coronavirus” became a household word, the pandemic continues to affect every aspect of our lives. Mothers, in particular, have learned to reimagine what it means to be a parent, employee, partner and friend, while still finding time for themselves. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, almost 70 percent of mothers say that worry and stress from the pandemic have damaged their mental health.

While social distancing, quarantining, remote learning and masking quickly became a new and often unwelcome normal, positive shifts have also been developing. Already resilient mothers are exploring how to adapt to an ever-changing situation and learning when to hold on and when to let go. They are discovering new ways to be available for their children’s mental health, maintain their jobs, stay connected with other moms and prioritize self-care.

Shae Marcus, publisher of Natural Awakenings South Jersey (NASouthJersey.com), says that the pandemic has brought a number of unforeseen silver linings. As a single mother of two young children, she has been in a constant state of transition the last two years and is starting to achieve greater balance. “Like most other mothers, my life before the pandemic was nonstop. I was getting by, and at the same time comparing myself to other parents.

The world had to slow down so I could catch up, and I’ve been forced to stop, breathe and take it in stride,” she says.

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Marcus shares a common concern, that the isolation has affected her kids’ development. “I worry that the lack of social integration over the past two years will have a lasting impact on my children. My son, who is now in third grade, was in kindergarten the last time he had a full year in a ‘normal’ school setting. That’s a lot to miss out on. While he is academically on track, I’m concerned about him being mature enough. Having sports and other extracurricular activities starting back now is helping to get them integrated again, and I’m able to fully appreciate going to an outdoor spring football game that wasn’t able to happen for so long,” she says.

Marcus has discovered that working from home has had advantages. “Now, I can do a load of laundry in-between meetings, go to the grocery store when I would have been commuting and be more present when my kids are home. Since I’m not worried about rushing out the door, we have time to talk during breakfast, and I’m able to accompany them to the bus stop. Afterwards, I take 10 minutes for myself to walk around the block and gather my thoughts for the day,” she explains.

Reordering Priorities Seventy-one percent of mothers describe being a working mom during the pandemic as very challenging, according to research done by the global consultancy group APCO Impact. As president of Families and Work Institute (FamiliesAndWork.org), a New York-based research nonprofit, Ellen Galinsky has seen employers grant access to a wider variety of benefits that fit their employees’ individual and family needs. “The pandemic, coupled with racial reckoning, has made many of us rethink our priorities.

It now is becoming clear that the world that seemed relatively normal before wasn’t working. Mothers and fathers were thrust on the front lines of schooling and saw firsthand how different teaching and parenting are,” Galinsky notes.

An estimated 82 percent of employers plan to allow their employees to keep working remotely after the pandemic, reports a survey by human resources consultancy Mercer, but that turnaround is just a first step, says Galinsky. “Studies show that having workplace flexibility procedures in place is a

floor, but how employers treat you when you need that flexibility matters the most. The pandemic made us all experience collective and multiple losses together and brought some difficult issues to light,” she explains.

In juggling work and life duties, Galinsky shies away from the word “balance”, which suggests that time and energy needs to be split evenly. “Work and home lives are deeply intermingled, and often when one is in sync, the other will follow,” she says. “It’s important for mothers to set realistic expectations for themselves and let go of the notion that they’re not doing a good job, their kids have to be perfect or they don’t have time to take care of themselves. Children will absorb what they see, so being mindful in your words and actions around work will have an impact on them. If you have a stressful meeting and bring that home with you, the energy in the house will change. It’s okay to tell the kids that you’re upset at your boss and are going to call a friend and talk or go

for a walk; let them know it’s not their fault and that parents get stressed, too.”

Stress Survival Skills The pandemic also put many mothers in a chronic state of hypervigilance, because they not only had to manage their own anxiety, but also help kids manage their experiences.

A University of Rochester study of 153 mothers of toddlers found that ongoing strains can disrupt the body’s natural stress response, making it more difficult to respond with patience and sensitivity to a child’s needs.

Elizabeth Cohen, a clinical psychologist and director of the Center for CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) in New York City (Center ForCBTInNYC.com), says that a shock to the nervous system can only be released with the acknowledgement that the trauma is being experienced in the first place. “Having an understanding of how you’re responding to this stress and uncertainty is key to moving through it. Even going back to the office after

SELF-CARE FOR STRESSED-OUT MOMS For mothers trying to juggle it all, making their own mental health a priority is key.

Here are some practical ways busy moms can incorporate their overall wellness into a daily routine.

Set Up Self-Care: Sneaking in breaks throughout the day can have a positive cumulative effect. Follow a guided meditation while waiting for soccer practice, use essential oils in the car, keep a favorite lotion next to the bed or savor a favorite nourishing snack.

Cultivate a Network: Nurturing relationships with supportive peers can provide emotional and social support. Meet a friend for a morning coffee or afternoon walk, join a book club, host a potluck with other mothers or volunteer with a community group.

Prioritize Therapy: The right therapist can provide an unbiased and supportive perspective and help process new and lingering issues. Find a practitioner that understands a mom’s unique needs and a modality that resonates with us. Traditional talk therapy works well for some, but be open to exploring other forms, such as movement therapy or art therapy.

Keep Communication Open: Modeling and encouraging dialogue gives kids a safe space to practice sharing and lets everyone feel valued. Find time during car rides, at the dinner table or before bed to check in with the family and share each other’s thoughts.

Take a Class: Learning a new skill can spark creativity and help build a social network. Try a pottery workshop, join a dance club, take a photography class or study a foreign language just for fun.

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so long may trigger a panic attack if the trauma of the past two years isn’t addressed,” she says. “Mothers need to practice compassionate awareness for themselves and what they’ve gone through. They need to be seen, heard and witnessed in the same way their children are.”

Cohen advises that while part of a mother’s job is to make kids feel emotionally safe, it’s not as effective if they are themselves depleted.

She recommends adopting simple, actionable practices throughout the day to help restore and reset the mind and body, suggesting, “Put some Epsom salt in the bottom of the tub and allow your feet to soak for a few minutes during a shower. Before brushing your teeth, take three deep breaths and pay attention to where you might be feeling tension in your body. Keep a gratitude journal handy to reflect and record your observations and interactions.”

She advises us to remember that we have all had different experiences of this trauma, and nobody is the same as they were in 2019. “It’s okay to tell a friend, ‘I’m excited to see you and also, I’m uncomfortable not wearing a mask.’ We’ve also had to be more selective about who we spend time with, and that has allowed us to foster more nurturing relationships,” she says. “Be more discerning about who you spend time with, instead of saying yes to every invitation to get coffee. It’s okay to do less, and making authentic decisions in the moment will help you truly feel aligned with your thoughts and actions.”

Joint Healing Claire Zulkey, a Chicago-based writer and mother of two young boys, has found creative ways to stay connected with other mothers and not feel so isolated. She pens a newsletter, Evil Witches (EvilWitches. substack.com), which gives her a platform to share stories of everyday motherhood triumphs and concerns. Topics have included perimenopause, end-of-life options for the family pet, finding the best hand lotion and other subjects that mothers in her circle think about.

She also maintains a Facebook group of 100-plus mothers, providing a safe place for members to commiserate and support each other. “The group has allowed me to really get to know mothers in a more intimate way, truly understand what they’re going through and appreciate how much they care about their kids,” says Zulkey.

She made a personal decision to stop drinking a few months into the pandemic, a lifestyle choice that she has maintained for the past year.

“While I was not an alcoholic, there were too many times when I would wake up with a hangover or get into a tipsy argument with my husband.

I quickly learned to appreciate how much easier parenting is when I’m in a stable mood, and the entire household has benefited, especially during the pandemic, when we were in such close quarters,” she says.

For all of us, moving forward after two years of collective grief, loss and uncertainty will undoubtedly present new unforeseen challenges, yet maintaining a sense of perspective can help if things start to feel overwhelming. “At the start of the pandemic, I started to feel sorry for myself, but soon I realized that I actually was so much better off than a lot of people. Once I oriented myself with that reality, it was easier for me to move on with a sense of gratitude and desire to help others,” says Zulkey.

Carrie Jackson is an Evanston, IL-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at Carrie JacksonWrites.com.

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He comes from a long line of acupuncturists and has been an apprentice since childhood. He is a graduate of U of M and The China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences where studied under China’s leading acupuncturist, Dr. Hu Guang, the primary researcher of Tung’s Extraordinary Points, in Beijing.

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A sea salt scrub is an easy and inexpensive way to maintain a glowing complexion. Salt scrubs work hard to exfoliate and remove dry skin from the surface, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and pores, and improve the overall tone. Exfoliating scrubs are good for the entire body, especially dry areas like feet and hands. They are easy to make because they are a simple combination of salt and oil.

In addition to standard sea salt, adding Himalayan pink salt to a scrub recipe adds an extra boost of health because it contains 84 trace minerals and nutrients. Grapeseed oil, which can be found at natural grocery stores, is a good carrier oil for a scrub because it is extremely nourishing.

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The main benefit to receiving reiki therapy is stress reduction. “But it can go much deeper than that,” explains Maroon.

“I have personally watched as clients have reduced chronic pain, reduced stress and reduced anxiety symptoms. I have had a number of clients come in, down in mood, only to jump off the table once the session is done with renewed energy and beautiful

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Asian women have a lower incidence of fibroids, while African American women are two to three times more likely to develop them than white women, particularly at a younger age. Genetics, obesity, estrogen-promoting foods and environmental toxins can fuel the fire of this condition, but a tailored, natural approach can minimize symptoms and for some, ward off the need for invasive surgery.

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with environmental estrogens to stimulate growth, which in turn contribute to estrogen dominance and an increased risk of fibroids in women that consume such foods. “It’s important to eliminate dairy and meat raised with synthetic hormones that can act like estrogen in the body,” advises Alisa Vitti, a New York City-based women’s hormone expert and author of In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life. “While no diet can guarantee fibroid prevention, altering the food you eat may help slow fibroid growth. When it comes to food, your first step is to remove inflammatory foods.”

Vitti recommends opting for fiber-rich whole grains that aid in the elimination of excess estrogen, as well as nixing gluten and all dairy products unless they are made from organic goat or sheep milk. “High insulin levels from white, starchy stuff—which acts like sugar in the body—is a factor in making fibroids grow,” she says.

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale and bok choy are allies in the fight against fibroids by boosting detoxifying enzymes in the liver. Regular servings of sweet potatoes, carrots, apricots, pumpkin, spinach and other carotene-rich foods are also valuable.

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Medicine offers promising benefits, but when using recommended herbs, it’s important to seek out qualified practitioners rather than self-treat, advises Fedele. “In Chinese medicine, each case is individual, so herbal formulations are often constructed to treat the whole health of the person and modified as we see improvements,” she says. “We also use a lot of supplements that can help regulate hormones—DIM (diindolylmethane) and broccoli seed extract being two that are commonly used for estrogen-related disorders.”

Fedele also recommends acupuncture, but says it is most effective when combined with herbals, supplements and dietary therapies.

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Susannah Neal, a licensed acupuncturist in Iowa City, Iowa, concurs, saying, “Chinese medicine is highly effective for rebalancing the flow or energy and breaking up old patterns of imbalances.” Neal, certified in the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, attests to this gentle modality designed to invigorate the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems of the digestive and reproductive organs. “Fibroids may be a result of impaired blood flow in the uterus, and while many styles of massage use techniques to improve circulation, these techniques focus specifically on the reproductive and pelvic organs,” she says.

According to Neal, one benefit of the Arvigo technique is regulation of the menstrual cycle. When applied regularly, the massage may reduce the size and severity of fibroids. In cases of larger, chronic or more severe fibroids, she says that three to six months of treatment or longer may be required, and in some cases will be used only as adjunctive treatment along with therapies prescribed by a medical doctor.

No matter which alternative approach is taken, monitoring progress is key. Fedele says, “I usually suggest six months to a year of trying holistic options under the care of a licensed provider and then at that time re-evaluating the scenario.”

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Intermittent Fasting Basics HOW TO IMPROVE HEALTH BY EATING LESS OFTEN

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asting has been part of religious and cultural practices since ancient times, but now it is entering into everyday American eating habits. Intermittent fasting (IF), which involves restraining from eating for periods ranging from hours to days, was the most popular dietary strategy among Americans in 2020, outpacing low-fat keto diets and “clean eating”, reports the International Food Information Council. About 10 percent of survey respondents reported that they were following IF diet procedures, usually for weight loss and better health.

“Intermittent fasting is a lifestyle,” says Jerron Hill, an anesthesiologist, in Plano, Texas, who has practiced it for two years and found himself with more energy. “Many metabolic syndromes and diseases can be avoided by making IF a way of life.”

Research on the health benefits of IF is ongoing, but Hill says that advantages include stabilized blood sugar levels, because

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insulin levels rise after eating meals. “In a fasted state, insulin levels fall, blood sugar stabilizes and fat stores can be utilized as a source of energy,” he says. Other benefits he cites include lowered blood pressure, decreased low-density lipoprotein, or “bad” LDL cholesterol, and lower triglycerides There are several IF methods. The 16/8 method is most popular and involves fasting for 16 hours and eating within an eight-hour window each day. The 5:2 plan is for those that would rather fast twice a week and eat regularly the other five days. Another method known as OMAD involves eating one meal a day. While most IF models do not restrict specific foods, they encourage the consumption of nourishing, satiating, whole foods. Snacking is discouraged.

Women’s Fasting Needs Differ “In the United States, 90 percent of Americans are metabolically

unhealthy. Fasting is one of many strategies that can help people improve their metabolic health. That translates to being a healthy weight and having balanced hormones,” says Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner in Washington, D.C., and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, an online subscription plan. Her new book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation, integrates IF with women’s hormonal needs during every stage of life.

“Women need to fast differently,” Thurlow emphasizes. “A woman in peak childbearing years under age 35 has to account and fast for her menstrual cycle, meaning her body is much more sensitive to macronutrient depletion or changes than a menopausal woman.

Younger women need to limit fasting if they are already lean. They need to avoid fasting five to seven days prior to their menstrual cycle and remain attuned to messages their bodies send them in response to sleep, stress, nutrition and exercise.” In general, once women reach menopause, they experience less hormonal fluctuation and thus more flexibility to fast on a daily basis, she says, although they, too, should keep an eye on their experiences with sleep, stress, nutrition and exercise.

Planning for Success The word “fasting” often conjures up thoughts of hunger and starvation, but proper planning will leave us full and satisfied while practicing IF. “When you’re eating a balanced diet and not necessarily following a particular fad or specific type of diet, you can enjoy nourishing meals without restrictions and still practice IF,” says lifestyle coach Laura Fuentes, of Madisonville, Louisiana, author of the e-book Intermittent Fasting for Women.

Fuentes recommends starting with the 16/8 model, because approximately half of the 16-hour fasting time is spent sleeping.

“There’s also downtime in the evening while you’re preparing to sleep. In the morning, most of us are getting ready for work or getting kids off to school, and we don’t eat right away. Those hours are generally not focused on food.”

When it’s time to eat, fasts should be broken with satiating, nutritious food, not a light snack. The first meal of the day should be nutritious, with protein and healthy fats. Breaking a fast with just an apple, or carrots and hummus, will lead to hunger and eventual snacking.

A common misnomer is that we must eat ketogenic or lowcarb diets while practicing IF. While carbs need to be considered, Thurlow emphasizes eating nutrient-dense, whole foods and fewer processed foods, whether they are part of keto, paleo, omnivore or vegetarian diets.

Some people practice “clean” fasting by consuming only water, black tea or other calorie-free beverages during the fasting time.

Others prefer “dirty” fasting and might consume a handful of grapes, walnuts or other foods or beverages containing less than 50 calories during the fast. “I like patients to understand the value of a clean fast,” Thurlow says. “People might think 50 calories doesn’t count, but that is food, and that does break a fast.”

Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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calendar of events THURSDAY, MAY 5 Butzel Playground Tree Planting – 9am-12pm.

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SATURDAY, MAY 7 7th Annual Detroit International Festival of Animation – 8-11pm. Showcasing a wild diversity of animations from animators and filmmakers local and international. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. SenateTheater.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 The Detroit Children’s Choir Spring Concert 2022 – 7pm. This first live concert since the start of the pandemic features 200 youth from 6 Detroit public schools and the Saturday Civic Choir representing children from the tri-county area. Free; donations welcome.

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THURSDAY, MAY 12 Dueweke Park Tree Planting – 9am-12pm. Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes or boots, gloves and bring water and needed snacks. Dueweke Park, 4975 Sheridan St, Detroit.

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Register: Support@WholisticTrainingInstitute.com or WholisticTrainingInstitute.Teachable.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

Medicinal Herbs Certification Class for Level 2 – Wednesdays, May 18-June 8. 6-8pm. Learn about medicinal herbs, how to select, use and prepare them for yourself. Herbs are widely used but often misunderstood. Taught by Jesse R. Brown, ND, and staff. Self-paced options available. $500. Held online.

Register: Support@WholisticTrainingInstitute.com or WholisticTrainingInstitute.Teachable.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 19 Kemeny Park Tree Planting – 9am-12pm. Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed toe shoes or boots, gloves and bring water and needed snacks. Kemeny Park, 2260 S Fort St, Detroit. Register: GreeningOfDetroit.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Self-Love Inspirational Talk with Horses, Heart Opening Chi Kong, and Gentle Yoga – 10am-12pm.

Donation Scale: $30-$55. Mother Bear Sanctuary.

586-907-6125. MotherBearSanctuary.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Going on an Herb Walk – 1-3pm. Come with us to explore edible and medicinal herbs in their natural setting. See and learn to identify the plants around your home and community. With Jesse R. Brown, ND, and team. Free. More info & to register: Support@WholisticTrainingInstitute.com or WholisticTrainingInstitute.com.

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Richards. He has gained worldwide celebrity as a concert and recording artist and is the House Organist at Disney’s historic El Capitan theatre in Hollywood. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. SenateTheater.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 VegFest – 10am-4pm. Includes more than 50 restaurants, free taste samples, cooking demos, cruelty-free shopping, fun for the kids, and inspiring and informative presentations. Free admission. Eastern Market, Shed 5 & 6, 2810 Russell St, Detroit. 248-867-2155.

VegMichigan.org/vegfest.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Mindfulness Kids Summer Camp – Wednesdays, June 29-Aug 3. 11am. Kids will develop body awareness, learn how to use their bodies in a healthy way, manage stress through breathing, awareness, meditation and healthy movement. Sessions for ages 5-8 & 9yrs and up. $50-$75. Community Dance Studio, 17163 E Warren Rd, Detroit. GoodVibzYoga.com.

ongoing events

daily In-Person and Virtual Classes Daily – 7am-6pm.

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

313-352-6788. SacredSpaceYogaDetroit.com.

Pets & Parents Reiki Session – 9am-9pm. Sessions for wellness, critical care and end of life transition.

Actively experience the use of reiki touch with your pet. Learn additional tips for helping your pet.

Virtual 40-min appt. $20. 231-590-0001. tcdesoto@ gmail.com.

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

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

Eck-Mi.org.

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

248-910-3351. DanceMT.com.

Peace: Candlelight Yoga – 4pm. For all levels. This class is diffused with essential oils and soothing soaking into your mat music. Sacred Space Yoga & Reflexology Centre, 4801 Chrysler Dr, Detroit.

313-352-6788. SacredSpaceYogaDetroit.com.

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

Virtual Wednesday Connection Group – 8-9am.

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

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.

Let’s Meditate Detroit: Free Guided Meditation – 6:307:30pm. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we generally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly and spontaneously. As such no asanas (exercises) are required, no mat or special clothing. Campbell Library, 8733 Vernor Hwy, Detroit. 315-390-0278. DetroitPublicLibrary.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family Yoga – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit. All ages welcome. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313437-1549. DurfeeIS.org.

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

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

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

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

Cooking Matters – 10:30am-12pm. Help end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy and affordable food choices. Program to teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets to shop for and cook healthy meals. Free.

Brilliant Detroit Cody Rouge, 7425 Fielding St, Detroit. RSVP: 313-406-3275.

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

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

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

ReduceYourStressNow.com.

Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 6-7:30, 4th Thurs.

For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults. An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free. The Children’s Center, 90 Selden, Detroit. TheChildrensCenter.com.

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

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

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

fridays Blend – 7-7:45am. Combines the flow of vinyasa

with the guided challenge of slow burn. The pace of this class moves from some self-guided warm-ups into long-held postures that slow the body, focus the mind, and work toward a well-earned savasana.

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

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

Online: Coffee, Chat and Messages from the Divine – 9am. With Coach Sherry. Receive Oracle and intuitive messages from the Divine as we chat and enjoy our morning coffee together. Free. More info: Tinyurl.com/y7556mju.

Online: Self-Love Focused, Live-Chat-Session with Oracle Card Pulls – 9-10am. Set time aside for you to chat with like-minded people and receive messages of inspiration from the divine as well as motivation to move forward from Coach Sherry.

Free. TikTok.com/@find_ur_happy.

Saturday in the Park – 9am-3:30pm. Six miles of Hines Dr will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for the public of all ages to enjoy running, walking, skating or cycling safely on a traffic free road. Free. Parking available at Nankin Mills & Helms Haven Park. Hines Park, 33275 Edward Hines Dr, Westland. 734-261-1990. WayneCounty.com.

Fireside Youth Meditation Workshop – 12-1pm.

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

Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum and Baby Classes – 6-7pm. Classes are held virtually online lead by our top AID instructors utilizing state of the art visual aids and activities to keep it fun and engaging while presenting the latest evidenced based material on each topic. $35/class. Childbirth-Classes.com.

classifieds EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS SUMMER CLASSES NOW OPEN for registration. Learn skills you can apply in one of our online, live workshops. Bioinformatics. Constitutional Law. Join the IPAK-EDU community of advanced learners. Find us at ipak-edu.org.

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).

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farmers markets directory community resource guide ACUPUNCTURE LUCKY FLOW ACUPUNCTURE LUCKY AARON LI, R.AC. OMD

19242 Newburgh Rd, Livonia 734-892-1377 Contact@LuckyFlow.com LuckyFlow.com

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o many healthy outdoor activities await us in the summertime— picnics, sporting events and boating, just to name a few. Best of all is the cornucopia of fresh, local produce we find to fuel our seasonal fun. A plethora of farmers markets spring up each year that allow us to skip the middleman and get food straight from the people that grow it. Not only is it more nutritious than store-bought, it creates a much smaller carbon footprint on the environment than extensive shipping and we get to talk to farmers about how we can make better decisions all-year long.

EASTERN MARKET

934 Russell St, Detroit 313-833-9300 Year-round Saturdays from 6am to 4pm Every Tuesday beginning Jun 5, 9am-3pm Third Thursday beginning June 21, 5-10pm Every Sunday beginning June 3, 10am-4pm

NORTHWEST DETROIT FARMERS MARKET

18445 Scarsdale St, Detroit 313-387-4732 Ext 103 Every Thursday beginning June 6, 3-7pm

DEARBORN FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET

22101 Michigan Ave, Dearborn 313-584-6100 Every Friday beginning June 7, 2-7pm

ALLEN PARK FARMERS MARKET

313-928-0940 Every Friday June 1-October 26, 3-7pm

PLYMOUTH FARMERS MARKET

736 Penniman Ave, Plymouth Every Saturday, May 4-October 26, 8am-12:30pm

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

ALICE HUANG’S NATURAL CHINESE THERAPIES

2939 1st St, Wyandotte 734-324-1168 1311 N. Main St, Clawson 248-278-6081 1890 Southfield, Birmingham 248-5828888 AliceHuangs.com Alternative and holistic healing specializing in natural chinese therapies: acupuncture, massage, cupping, DDS therapy, colon hydrotherapy, foot detox and more.

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

See ad, page 3.

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 on inside front cover.

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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 24.

CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS WELLNESS CENTER OF PLYMOUTH

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

The Wellness Center of Plymouth provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to health and wellness. The cornerstone of health is balanced body systems, and our 5 pillars – Chiropractic Care, Laser Therapy, Massage, Weight Loss and Nutrition – work together to bring your body into an optimal state of balance. Reclaim life and vitality by eliminating pain, disease and stress. See ad page 25.

COACHING AND STRESS/ PAIN RELIEF RISE ANEW, LLC

3708 3rd St, Wyandotte 734-224-3884 RiseAnew.Coach Discover your personal roadmap to a life of fulfillment with life coaching, and reduce stress through Reiki Therapy with Certified Life Coach and Reiki Master, Sherry Maroon.

FUNCTIONAL 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 investigating root causes, patient education, and providing a positive and helpful dental experience. See ad page 13.

HEALING WAYS LUCKY FLOW ACUPUNCTURE

19244 Newburgh Rd, Livonia Contact@LuckyFlow.com 734-266-8288 LuckyFlow.com

Lucky Flow Acupuncture has been serving the greater Detroit area for over 10 years, specializing in pain relief, fertility and so much more. See ad on back cover.

HEALTH & WELLNESS DEDICATED SENIOR MEDICAL CENTER

Peter Johnson 313-498-5407 Peter.Johnson@Dedicated.Care www.Dedicated.Care At Dedicated, we follow a unique model that has transformed the Senior healthcare experience, specializing in compassionate, coordinated care, allowing patients to lead longer, healthier lives. See ad page 19.

KOFANO AFRICAN NATURAL WELLNESS

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

Master herbalist, health and wellness coach, Dr. Kofi Annorh’s passion is to consult and help you on your unique healing journey.

He is a fifth generation practitioner of Ghanaian ancient knowledge. Dr. Kofi specializes in natural wellness and can help you with lifestyle changes, herbal teas, nutrition, herbal support, energy restoration, detoxification, weight loss, headaches, depression, sleep disorders and much more.

Call, visit or email him today.

HEALTH FOOD STORES THE BETTER HEALTH STORES

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

HEALTHY RESTAURANTS SILVIO’S TRATTORIA

225 S Canton Center Road. Canton, MI 48188 734-214-6666 SilviosTrattoria.com If you’re looking for Authentic Italian food made with organic, l o c a l l y sourced ingrdients in Canton, Michigan, please join us at Silvio's Trattoria Pizzeria and enjoy yourself! See ad page 5.

HEART ATTACK, STROKE, AND DEMENTIA PREVENTION LESLIE I. BAUTISTA, RDH, BALE/DONEEN PRECEPTOR

Dexter Dental Studio 7300 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd, Ste 300, Dexter 734-426-8360 Leslie@DexterDentalStudio.com DexterDentalStudio.com

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 pages 4 and 20.

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 25.

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.

Here, at Dexter Dental Studio, we have a program to help individuals, “age backwards!”

Oral -Arterial Fitness (OAF) is based on the Bale/Doneen Method of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and dementia prevention. Learn how to improve and protect your health with: carotid artery scanning, genetic testing, unique bloodwork, oral disease detection, food therapy, supportive supplementation and behavior strategies.

Targeted and functional health outside your physician’s office! See ad page 13.

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community resource guide MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY MADISON L. SCOTT, RDH, BSDH MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPIST

Dexter Dental Studio 7300 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd, Ste 300, Dexter 734-426-8360 Madison@DexterDentalStudio.com DexterDentalStudio.com To properly speak, breathe, and swallow, the muscles in our face, mouth, and throat need to be able to function together. Disharmony of those muscles can negatively impact breastfeeding, oral hygiene, facial growth and shape, stability of orthodontic treatment, TMJ movement, posture, digestion, sleep, and more.

Madison’s therapeutic approach promotes proper tongue placement, breathing, speaking, chewing, and swallowing, which can have a huge impact on overall health and wellbeing. Learn more at dexterdentalstudio.com/myofunctional-therapy. See ad page 13.

NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS SMIDGE® SMALL BATCH SUPPLEMENTS

Support@GetSmidge.com 1-888-524-6585 GetSmidge.com

Small-batch supplements crafted with care and the cleanest formulas. Probiotics, digestive enzymes, whole food vitamins and natural minerals made from honest, premium ingredients with critical nutrients. Gentle, no GMOs and no common allergens.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE 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 inside back cover.

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PAIN RELIEF 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!

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

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

Psychic medical intuitive healer with “X-ray vision hands”. Clients that may benefit from her work, includes anyone suffering from an “itis” (arthritis, colitis, etc.), old injuries, anxiety, depression, panic, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADD, ADHD, autism, OCD, sleep concerns, overly stressed, inability to conceive, or miscarriages, babies, unexplained weight-gain or loss, inability to quit (smoking, drinking, abusing yourself), chronic fatigue, energy maintenance for balance, chronic diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. See ad page 18.

REFLEXOLOGY R3 REFLEXOLOGY (RELIEVE, RELEASE, RESTORE)

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

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SCHOOL / EDUCATION MOTHER BEAR SANCTUARY BARBRA WHITE M.A, DI,HOM

734-796-6690 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.

Barbra specializes in transpersonal therapy, horse retreats, trauma-informed nature therapy, healer training and leadership programs. See ad page 25.

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 inside back cover.

WHOLISTIC TRAINING INSTITUTE

Dr. Jesse Brown, ND 313-255-6155 WholisticTrainingInstitute.com

Discover a Healer in You. Make a Healthy Living and Better the Life of Others. State of Michigan-licensed school offering professional certifications for the following alternative health practices: naturopathy, homeopathy, herbology, reflexology, colon hydrotherapy, iridology and many more. Find us on Facebook! Twitter: @WholisticGuru. See ad, page 11.

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