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Nature’s Virus Killer Copper can stop a virus before it starts

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cientists have discovered a with a tip to fit in the bottom of the natural way to kill germs fast. nostril, where viruses collect.

Now thousands of people When he felt a tickle in his nose are using it against viruses and bacteria like a cold about to start, he rubbed the that cause illness. copper gently in Colds and his nose for 60 many other seconds. illnesses start “It worked!” when viruses get he exclaimed. in your nose and “The cold never start multiplying. got going. That If you don’t stop was 2012. I have them early, they had zero colds spread and take since then.” over.

“We don’t Copper kills viruses almost In hundreds of make product instantly studies, EPA and health claims,” university researchers confirm copper he said, “so I can’t say cause and effect. kills microbes almost instantly just by But we know copper is antimicrobial.” touch.

He asked relatives and friends to try That’s why ancient Greeks and it. They reported the same thing, so he Egyptians used copper to purify patented CopperZap® and put it on the water and heal wounds. They didn’t market. know about microbes like viruses and Soon hundreds of people had tried it. bacteria, but now we do.

Feedback was 99% positive if they used “The antimicrobial activity of copper copper within 1-3 hours of the first sign is well established.” National Institutes of bad germs, like a tickle in the nose or of Health. a scratchy throat.

Scientists say the high conductance Users say: of copper disrupts the electrical balance “It works! I love it!” in a microbe cell by touch and destroys “I can’t believe how good my nose it in seconds. feels.”

Some hospitals tried copper “Is it supposed to work that fast?” for touch surfaces like faucets and “One of the best presents ever.” doorknobs. This cut the spread of “Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”

MRSA and other illnesses by over half, “Cold sores gone!” which saved lives.

“It saved me last holidays. The kids The strong scientific evidence had crud going round and round, gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. but not me.”

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Contents

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

17 MOTHERING THE WORLD 18 FENDING OFF FIBROIDS Natural Approaches Offer Relief

20 INTERMITTENT FASTING BASICS

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How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often

24 DR. STEPHEN DAHMER ON A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE

26 SAVING BIRDS FROM CATS

Simple Strategies to Protect Feathered Friends

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Northern Michigan’s Only Himalayan Salt Spa Now Offers NovaLash

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rb an O asis Salt Spa now offers NovaLash, the world’s healthiest lash brand.

Owners David and Carol Saxton, owners since 2017, say, “NovaLash has set the industry standard for eyelash extension quality and safety. NovaLash was the first lash brand in the world to create human-safe adhesive and physician-developed formulas and techniques. With the right care, NovaLash extensions can last up to eight weeks. Most other lash extensions last only two or three weeks, which can add thousands of dollars to your beauty budget and hundreds of hours in lash appointments every year. Call now to reserve an appointment with one of our Lash experts and receive your first fill free.”

Salt therapy is beneficial for the treatment of many ailments, including stress, anxiety, fatigue, allergies, asthma, sinusitis, colds, coughs, flu, depression, migraines, sleep disorders, COPD, bronchitis, eczema, psoriasis, cystic fibrosis, post-COVID, mindfulness, meditation and weakened immune systems. They are members of the Salt Therapy Association and World Halotherapy Association. Ask for a free consultation and recommendation to help with respiratory issues.

Other services include massage, full body waxing, reiki and reflexology using hot Himalayan stones, meditation, infrared sauna, ionic foot detox, facials and body wraps. There is a relaxation room where clients can relax while sipping a cup of hot tea and admire the view of Grand Traverse Bay and the swans.

Location: 1545 S. Division, Ste. 117, Traverse City. For more information, call 231-938-6020 or visit urbanoasissaltspa.com. See ad page 26.

Try Bubble Tea at Spice and Tea Merchants

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pice and Tea Merchants of Traverse City carries more than 100 varieties of high-quality loosele af te as, f rom wake-up tea to a detoxifying herbal or healthy green tea packed with antioxidants. They are now serving Bubble Teas for dine in or carry out. Bubble tea is available between Memorial Day and Labor Day, brewed to order, and there are more than 120 flavors to choose from.

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Varieties include TC Cherry Bubble Tea, or Boba, or Pearl Milk tea and others. Created in the 1980s in Taiwan, bubble tea is a cold, frothy drink made with a tea base shaken with flavors, sweeteners and/or milk, with tapioca pearls at the base of the drink.

Local owner Nicholas Battista says, “Come visit our beautiful downtown store conveniently located on Front Street and fully equipped to meet all of your cooking and tea brewing needs. On our Facebook page (Facebook.com/SpiceAndTeaWerchantsTraverseCity), we share tips, recipes and offer specials exclusive to followers.” They also carry fine spices, herbs, blends, teas, soups mixes, orzo and rice, coffees and imported African products.

Location: 145 E. Front St., Traverse City. For orders and more information, call 231-947-7423, email Orders@SpiceMerchants.biz or visit SpiceMerchants.biz. See ad page 21.

Art Walk Returns to Downtown Streets

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he Downtown Traverse City Association (DTCA) Spring Art Walk will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., May 6, to bring attention back to the local arts community. Downtown merchants will host art in their shops and put the spotlight on our vibrant artists. There will be live jazz and along the streets, plus interactive community art activities around town throughout the weekend. JazzNorth7+1 will perform in front of Chase Bank from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saldaje’ will perform in the Higher Art Gallery from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Branded wine glasses will be available for a $5 to keep as a souvenir.

Participating locations include My Secret Stash, Planty and Fancy, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Higher Art Gallery, Fustini’s Oil & Vinegar, The Sunglass Shoppe, Cherry Republic, Acoustic Tap Room, Suhm Thing, M22, Mariah Manning Art Studio, Harbor Springs Mattress Co, Grand Traverse Pie Company and Cherry Hill Boutique.

For more information, visit DowntownTC.com/downtown-art-walk.

Revitalize Mind, Body and Spirit with the Luxury Spa Treatments

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ternal Wellness Medical Spa is a professional spa and beauty clinic restorative self-care in a comfortable and familiar environment.

Their 20-minute Signature HydraFacial deeply cleanses, extracts and hydrates the skin through super-serums filled with antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid. HydraFacial treatments help get rid of impurities and dead skin cells while quenching the skin. The results are both instant and long-lasting.

The 45-minute customizable Deluxe HydraFacial includes all the essentials of the Signature HydraFacial while addressing specific skin concerns through special boosters and protocols.

Choose from Restorative HydraFacial to improve the appearance of skin tone, texture and elasticity; Age-Refinement HydraFacial to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; Radiance HydraFacial to minimize the appearance of dark spots; and Clarifying HydraFacial with Extended extractions and LED Light Therapy to remove congestion.

Owner Joel Strehl DO, FACS, FACOS, says, “When considering non-surgical procedures to enhance your appearance, your decision ultimately comes down to trust, safety and outcomes.”

Location: 400 W. Front St., Ste., 200, Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-252-4474, email EternalWellnessMedSpa@gmail.com or visit EternalWellnessMedicalSpa.com.

Kinesio Taping Works Wonders

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arley Fardell, DC, owner of Grand Traverse Community Chiropractic, believes that having a balanced and wellaligned spine and nervous system is the key to optimal health

and opens our potential to living a full life naturally. She says, “The Kinesio Taping Method has taken the rehabilitation and sports medicine world by storm!” It reduces pain, spasm and weakness; improves range of motion; adjusts posture and alignment; reduces swelling and inflammation; and re-educate injured muscles and joints.

Applications include chronic low back pain, disc bulges, neck pain, rotator cuff, knee pain, hip pain and ankle pain. This definitive rehabilitative taping technique is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion, as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting. Latex-free and wearable for days at a time, Kinesio Tex Tape is safe for all ages and successfully treats a variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular, neurological and other medical conditions.

Location: 226 E. 16th St., Ste. B, Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-260-9080, email Dr.Carley Fa r d e l l @ g m a i l . com or visit Robert-Jaimes. squarespace.com.

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Babies Are Only Born Once

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orthern Glow Midwifery provides home birth, community-based birth and family-centered midwifery care, home birth and postpartum care with licensed midwife Kristen Shook, CPM, RN. She says, “When you choose midwife care with me, I see your entire family as being on this journey together. When we include siblings and partners, we can prepare them and encourage their excitement for this new Kristen Shook person that will change their lives. I provide prenatal care, birth care, postpartum care and breastfeeding support all for one price.

“When you go into labor and are ready to have your midwife come to your home, I will come with my team—another licensed midwife and an assistant certified in neonatal resuscitation. We provide a birth tub if you desire to labor or birth in the water. We will set up our supplies to monitor your birth and baby, as well as emergency equipment. We also bring our patient hands and loving support.”

Free consultation. Location: 126 Boardman Ave., Ste. A1, Traverse City. For more info, call 231944-9328, email Kristen@NorthernGlowMidwifery.com or visit NorthernGlowMidwifery.com.

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oul Expression offers massage, Craniosacral and reiki healing modalities that assist in significant ways to enhance overall health and well-being. Owner and practitioner Janeen Wenglikowski says, “It is about catering to you to provide your mind, body and soul what they Janeen Wenglikowski need to acquire a balanced life! The demands on our lives can be overwhelming... and while we often push through, a balanced life enhances our peace, serenity and happiness.” Soul Expression offers affordable access to finding the balance of overall health and well-being in a serene atmosphere to recharge mind, body and spirit.

The Emotion Code is an energy healing technique that helps to identify and release trapped emotions which are harmful emotional energies from negative past events. Trapped emotions can cause depression and anxiety; they can block people from love and happiness and make them feel disconnected from others. Because trapped emotions are made of energy, they exert an influence on the physical, emotional and even spiritual body. Releasing trapped emotions makes conditions right for the body to heal so physical and emotional difficulties often disappear or become more manageable.

Location: 928 S. Garfield Ave., Ste. 3A, Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-499-2516, email jwsoulexpression@gmail.com or visit tcsoulexpression.com.

Good Mental Health Begins in Childhood

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risha Short, MA, LPC, IMH-E (III) is a clinical mental health counselor and early childhood specialist offering counseling and coaching services to people of all ages. She says, “My practice is built on the belief that a holistic approach to mental health and well-being is the

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most beneficial path towards hope and healing.” Her services regarding children, teens, parents and teens cover anxiety and depression, play therapy, teen therapy, parent coaching and family counseling. Other services include behavioral challenges, self-esteem, parenting, relationships issues, emotion coaching, healing from trauma, adoption therapy, Trisha Short child development​and navigating through change.

Short holds a master’s degree in counseling education and clinical mental health from Western Michigan University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Developmental Education and Human Development with a specialization in play, language and literacy from Pacific Oaks College, and a Level I endorsement in MI Infant Mental Health. She says, “As a therapist, I focus on individuals’ strengths and help them develop coping skills to deal with stress, anxiety, mood and behavioral issues.”

Online video sessions are available. Location: N. 800 Cottage View Dr., ​Ste. 1020-D, T ​ raverse City. For appointments and more info, call 231-313-0773, email Counseling@TrishaShort.com or visit TrishaShort.com/home.html.

Bulkamid Decreases Stress-Related Urinary Leakage

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r. William E. Nowak, of Women’s Health Pavilion, specializes in gynecologic disorders. His practice is devoted to minimally invasive-surgery procedures that have the benefit of shorter recovery time due to fewer and smaller incisions and less blood loss. He is accepting new patients and is now offering Bulkamid for stress incontinence.

Those experiencing a urinary accident if they sneeze, laugh, exercise, cough or walk may suffer from stress urinary incontinence (SUI), a common ailment. As we put pressure on the bladder, leakage occurs when the muscles and other tissues that support the urethra (pelvic floor muscles) and the muscles that control the release of urine (urinary sphincter) weaken. About a third of women under 60 and about half of women over 65 find they sometimes leak urine.

Childbirth, age, and obesity are common risk factors.

Dr. Nowak and happy patients Smoking, chronic coughing and high-impact activities over many years may worsen stress incontinence. Bulkamid is a simple procedure that is safe and effective in treating SUI. It is minimally invasive and a long-lasting treatment option for bladder leaks caused by stress incontinence.

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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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Trouble in Solar Paradise

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Western Megadrought Surge Continues A megadrought is a dry spell that lasts for more than 20 years, and the Southwestern U.S. endured the worst occurrence since at least 800 A.D. in the period from 2000 to 2021. So says research based on evidence embedded in tree rings from 1,600 sites in the North American West published in the journal Nature Climate Change. University of California-Los Angeles climate scientist and lead author Park Williams says, “The results are really concerning, because it’s showing that the drought conditions we are facing now are substantially worse because of climate change ... but there is quite a bit of room for drought conditions to get worse.”

Temperatures in the Southwest have averaged 1.6 degrees higher since 2000, and the megadrought has depleted California’s reservoirs, shrunken the Utah Great Salt Lake to record lows and fueled destructive wildfires. University of Michigan climate scientist Julie Cole, not involved in the research, says it shows how temperature can make more of a difference than precipitation alone when it comes to prolonging a drought. “The air is basically more capable of pulling the water out of the soil, out of vegetation, out of crops, out of forests, and it makes for drought conditions to be much more extreme.” Unless climate change is mitigated, there is no end in sight.

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Sixty miles from Las Vegas, the unincorporated town of Pahrump, Nevada, has plenty of sunshine to generate solar power, but residents are upset that San Francisco-based Candela Renewables wants to build a large-scale solar field across approximately 2,300 acres. Candela Manager of Development Dewey Klurfield discussed plans for the Rough Hat Nye County solar project at a meeting of the Pahrump Public Lands Advisory Committee, and many residents criticized the company for encroaching on their land.

Although Nevada is striving to be a leader in renewable energy, around 80 percent of the state is public land, mostly maintained by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Residents and conservationists fear that the project could destroy thousands of miles of delicate cryptobiotic desert crust­­—a thin layer of bacteria-rich soil that retains water and nutrients, and slows erosion­­— at the expense of local ecosystems. Large-scale solar fields also run the risk of displacing native plant and animal life, and contributing to dust storms. Nels Johnson, North American director for renewable energy at The Nature Conservancy, states, “We need to recognize that any form of energy is going to have some impacts. The question is how do we try to avoid and minimize those impacts?”

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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.

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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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The quality of nurturing permeates both the human and the natural world and goes much deeper than raising beloved offspring. Whether it be a well-balanced child, a verdant backyard garden or the premiere performance of a symphony, tending to what we love can yield great things. Equally rewarding, nourishing what we find challenging or uncomfortable can deepen our human experience.

“Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, ‘Grow, grow,’” states the Talmud, and we, too, can be angels. Whether or not we are inborn nourishers, every day we have simple opportunities to refine this beautiful impulse.

We flex the “mother muscle” whenever we acknowledge someone else’s accomplishments, welcome a new neighbor or heat a bowl of soup for a loved one after a long day. We can nourish community when we pick up trash along a hiking trail, whip up a sweet treat for the local bake sale, invite friends for a potluck supper or offer

The WAVi EEG brain scan measures your brain activity in REAL TIME. a helping hand at a local food pantry. The smallest gestures—smiling at a stranger, giving or asking someone for a hug or saying “I’m sorry”—don’t require time, money or effort, yet exemplify spiritual generosity which is the nucleus of all nurturing.

We also cannot forget ourselves. Too often, we place our most fervent callings last, shuffling our sources of joy to the back of the line because there aren’t enough hours in the day. When we starve our talents and interests, lock down our emotions and neglect our spiritual needs, we become energetically malnourished, and from this famished core, have little from which to draw. Sometimes we are so invested in mothering the well-being of others that we forget to do the same for ourselves. It is not selfish to tend to our own potential to thrive. It is a beautiful necessity, and we are worth it.

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Studies indicate that as many as 80 percent of American women develop these non-cancerous growths during their childbearing years.

Oftentimes, the condition is free of symptoms, but an estimated 26 million women currently suffer from associated effects like chronic pelvic and back pain, frequent urination, excessive menstrual bleeding and a swollen abdomen. Also called myomas, fibroids can often be a hidden cause of infertility, even in asymptomatic cases.

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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.

Happier Hormones Through Diet. While there is no definitively known cause of fibroids, the most accepted theory is a disruption in the ratio between estrogen and progesterone. Italian researchers that

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examined data from 1990 to 2020 reported in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health last year that diets deficient in fresh fruits, green vegetables and vitamin D increase the risk for the onset and formation of uterine fibroids.

“I do believe prevention is important by avoiding the use of toxic cosmetics and cookware with chemical components, and by choosing lower-inflammatory foods,” says Crystal Fedele, a doctor of Chinese medicine who treats patients with acupuncture and Chinese herbs at her clinic, Holistic Women and Families Natural Health Center, in Port Orange, Florida.

Conventionally farmed produce and farm-raised fish are treated 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.

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.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and multimedia artist. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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Intermittent Fasting Basics HOW TO IMPROVE HEALTH BY EATING LESS OFTEN

by Sheila Julson

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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 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

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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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Tzatziki sauce: Line a large bowl with a mesh strainer, place a paper towel into the strainer. Use a grater to grate the cucumber and garlic clove. Transfer to the strainer to remove the excess moisture. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cucumber, garlic, yogurt, salt, lemon juice and dill. Stir to combine and refrigerate for an hour before serving.

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Dr. Stephen Dahmer on A Vision for the Future of Health Care

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edical doctors gathered recently in Minneapolis to discuss the use of plants – particularly cannabis—in their practice. One presenter talked about a system of “plant-based synergistic polypharmacy supporting homeostasis... Not pitted against, but supporting the next breakthrough reductionist intervention with remarkable short-term power and efficacy.” In other words, a future where pharma-oriented medicine and plant-oriented medicine work in harmony.

So believes Dr. Stephen Dahmer, chief medical officer of Vireo Health and its parent company Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. In early April, they hosted The Spring into Cannabis Symposium, a two-day event that included continuing medical education credits (CME) to qualifying medical professionals—a rare opportunity at cannabis educational events—and a tour of

one of their growing operations. Goodness Growth is a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and intellectual property developer, and its subsidiaries Vireo Health and Green Goods make it one of the largest multi-state operators growing, selling and researching medical cannabis in the country.

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While Dahmer’s vision of a future plant-oriented medical system involves far more than just cannabis, the revolution that cannabis is bringing to the system is helping to change the minds’ of medical doctors, creating a new way of thinking about health care. He discussed the symposium and his vision in a recent podcast interview. For him and his colleagues, it all starts with solid science.

“Minnesota has a fantastic medically oriented program,” he says. “The department of health there does fantastic research in asking questions directly to patients and providers. They maintain a registry—one of few in the world—that are monitoring those patients in the program and routinely publishes results from that.”

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This gap is what the symposium was designed to help fill.

“There is so little we do know about the positive potential for this plant, we need to build off one another,” he said. “This is not coming through the usual pipeline. We need to create this content ourselves.”

The first day’s speakers were very well received, says Dahmer, but the highlight for many was a tour of Goodness Growth’s grow facility on the second day. “So many providers for the first time got to actually see where these plants are grown and the process by which our medicines are made. For every provider I bring through, it’s a remarkable experience to see the actual plants that we offer to our patients.”

The revolution that cannabis is bringing to the system is helping to change the minds’ of medical doctors, creating a new way of thinking about health care.

Dahmer sees that physicians are more eager to learn more about the endocannabinoid system. He says, “It’s an endogenous system that is super-modulatory toward homeostasis. I can’t think of one that could be more pertinent and important right now. As a primary care doctor, 80 to 90 percent of what I see is related to stress. So something that oversees resilience and our body’s ability to deal with stress... what an amazing system that we are just scratching the surface of. Every day, exponentially, we are learning more.”

“We are ready for a paradigm shift,” Dahmer says. “We’re seeing mostly chronic disease, where something with a softer impact on our physiology would be more useful. I’m just enthralled with the idea of the entourage effect—this polypharmacy that occurs within the plant. I think this is going to form a solid part of the future of medicine.

“I don’t want to come off as anti-pharmaceutical or anti-Western medicine. There are so many things for which it’s remarkably effective; specifically, acute care medicine. There’s nothing I know that is more effective—as opposed to chronic care medicine, which is more complex and needs a more complex approach in how we treat it. So many aspects of medicine are starting to go in this complexity direction because we know that’s what is going to be needed to tackle these situations.”

Sven Hosford is the managing editor of the Pittsburgh edition of Natural Awakenings magazine.

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hen they’re roaming outdoors, domesticated cats turn into natural-born predators. According to the American Bird Conservancy, domestic felines are the number one human-caused threat to birds in the U.S., killing an estimated 2.4 billion birds every year. Cats have contributed to the extinction of 63 species of birds, mammals and reptiles in the wild.

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Another study at the UK University of Exeter focused on 219 cats whose owners regularly let them hunt outside.

The researchers divided the cats into six groups, including a control group that didn’t change their habits. For 12 weeks, the owners took pictures of every animal their cats brought home and found that collar covers like those used in the Canadian study reduced the numbers of captured birds by 42 percent.

Feed Them a Fresh Meat Diet The UK researchers found that when cats were fed a high-meat protein, grain-free food, they brought home 36 percent fewer dead birds and other wildlife. Because cats are strict carnivores, a balanced diet rich in fresh animal meat, fed raw or gently cooked (rather than rendered meat or meat meal), meets their nutritional needs and reduces their urge to kill prey animals. A feline family member will do best with a diet that replicates that of captured prey: high in moisture content with excellent-quality meat, moderate amounts of high-quality animal fat and a very low percentage of carbohydrates.

This means absolutely no kibble.

Play with a Cat Daily Households in which owners engaged

in five to 10 minutes of daily object play with their cats (using, for example, an interac tive feather toy like Da Bird) reported a 25 percent decrease in captured prey, according to the UK researchers.

“Cats who are young and still kittenish will play with almost anything. Older cats who’ve been around the block a few times and know how to hunt and play with their toys do tend to get bored more easily,” explains feline behaviorist Marci Koski, Ph.D. “I recommend having a number of different lures and wand toys in your toolbox.”

Avoid Cat Bells or Puzzle Feeders Cat bells have “no discernible effect” on cats’ prey catch, the UK researchers report. Puzzle feeders containing kibble actually increased killed prey by 33 percent, perhaps because of cats’ “inability to easily access food and resulting hunger or frustration,” they write.

Have Them Hunt Indoors for Food To ease boredom, give a cat opportunities to “hunt” for their food indoors.

Try separating his daily portion of food into three to eight small meals, fed throughout the day in a variety of puz-

zle toys, or indoor hunting feeder mice.

Or, hide his food bowls in various locations around the house. Start with one bowl in his usual spot, and then place his food portion into additional bowls in other areas where he is sure to find them. If there is more than one cat, keep the bowls in separate areas of the house.

Give Cats Safe Outdoor Access For reasons of safety and overall health and longevity, cats should be kept indoors, but with regular supervised access to the outdoors. Training her to walk on a harness and leash can be an ideal way to allow safe, controlled access to the great outdoors. An alternative is a catio (cat patio), which is a safe outdoor enclosure that allows a kitty secure access to the outdoors. The enclosure should be open-air, allowing the cat to feel fresh air and sunlight, but shielded enough to prevent escape or a predator from getting inside. It also keeps birds safe.

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calendar of events SUNDAY, MAY 1 Grand Traverse Audubon Club Bird Walk – 7:308:30am. Leland Township Library, 203 E Cedar St, Leland. LelandLibrary.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 First Fridays in Downtown – 3-6pm. Enjoy shopping, random giveaways, great food from local restaurants, and kid-friendly activities in Hoop Skirt and Van Pelt Alleys. 109 Mason St, Charlevoix.

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Downtown Traverse City Spring Art Walk – 4-7pm. Join the TC merchants as they host artists in their shops. Free. More info: DowntownTC.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Sue DeYoung and Judy Edger Walk, Run, for a Cure – 8-10am. This fun event celebrates, supports and honors the courageous women impacted by breast cancer. East Park Pavilion, Charlevoix. WalkRunCure.org.

Tiny Tapestry Weaving Class – 12-4pm. Learn to warp a frame loom, use weaving techniques, and how to finish pieces. Will discuss color combos, types of yarn and fiber, and how to use them in weaving. All tools and supplies provided. $60/nonmember, $36/ member. Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 220 Clinton St, Charlevoix. Register by May 6: CharlevoixCircle.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 10 Vegan Italian – 6-7pm. Join Lisa & Ryan of Rad. ish Street Food to make a simple but satisfying vegan Italian supper. $10. Via Zoom. Register: Oryana.coop.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Morel Mushroom Festival – May 12-15. Hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country come seeking that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel. Restaurants prepare morel-laden entrees, local songsters sing of the morel and secret hunting places and recipes are shared. The great cuisine, morel hunting, art & craft show, beer tent and carnival make a fun weekend for all. Boyne City. BCMorelFestival.com.

Organic Gardening – 1-2pm. With Richard Allen.

303 Chandler St, Leland. LelandLibrary.org.

Wet Felting Class – 5:30-8:30pm. With Mary Duggan.

Create a summery beach landscape scene using wool and other natural fibers. Learn both wet and dry felting techniques to create a work of art. No experience needed; all materials provided. $40/nonmember, $36/ member. Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 220 Clinton St, Charlevoix. Register by May 6: CharlevoixCircle.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 Bird Hike at Charter Sanctuary – May 14, 21, 28. 8:30-10am. Encounter a number of bird species including the Baltimore Oriole, Indigo Bunting and Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Free. Charter Sanctuary Discovery Center, 5020 N Putnam Rd, Omena.

Registration required: 231-271-3738. SavingBirds.org.

Tour of the Proposed Turtle Cove Nature Preserve – 10am-12pm. Join us for a first look at the

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proposed Turtle Cove Nature Preserve. Learn about the significant natural features of the property and the land protection process from the Conservancy’s staff. Registration required: gtrlc.org.

to make Crepes with Spinach and Gruyere Cheese.

Also Asparagus Frittata and Fresh Strawberry Scones. $10. Via Zoom. Register: Oryana.coop.

Annual Plant Sale at Farm Club – Saturdays, May 1428. 12-4pm. Over 60 varieties of vegetables, flowers and herbs available and farm staff on-site to help with plant selections and to answer questions. Farm Club, 10051 S Lake Leelanau Dr, Traverse City. FarmClubTC.com.

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TUESDAY, MAY 17 Learn to Make a Mosaic Garden Stake – 6:30pm.

Learn the steps and follow along to create a cheery garden stake in the picassiette style. Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Dr, Traverse City.

Registration required: TheBotanicGarden.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Birding by Ear – 8-10am. The birds are singing but may be difficult to see this time of year as the trees start to leaf out. Learn to ID birds by their songs and go for a birding walk. $5/person. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Register: GrassRiver.org.

Bird Hike at Charter Sanctuary – 8:30-10am. See May 14 listing. Charter Sanctuary Discovery Center, 5020 N Putnam Rd, Omena. Registration required: 231-271-3738. SavingBirds.org.

Outdoor Craft & Vendor Show – 10am-3pm. Browse Michigan vendors offering art, jewelry, crafts, food and more. Free admission. The Village at Gt Commons, Historic Front Lawn, Traverse City. TheVillageTC.com.

MONDAY, MAY 23 Charlevoix Public Library presents Troy Graham – 6:30-8pm. He is a folk singer-songwriter, poet, children/s entertainer and workshop leader.

220 Clinton St, Charlevoix. VisitCharlevoix.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 24 Annual Monarch Butterfly Migration – Cyndie Roach will talk through the annual thousand-mile migration of monarch butterflies. Film of their spring departure from hibernation in Mexico and of their fall departure from Michigan will be shown. Elk Rapids Harbor Pavilion, Isle of Pines Dr, Elk Rapids.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Beginner Watercolor Class – 10am-12pm. With Megan Swoyer. Enjoy creating “Hummingbird’s Beebalm.”

Learn/apply everything from wet-into-wet techniques to creating both lost and found edges. $40/nonmember, $36/member. Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 220 Clinton St, Charlevoix. Register by May 18: CharlevoixCircle.org.

Outdoor Cooking Demonstration at the Pavilion – 6pm. MSU educators, Jane Rapin and Michelle Smith, will demonstrate easy food prep, highlighting the various produce that grows in our vegetable gardens. Free; space limited. Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Dr, Traverse City. Registration required: TheBotanicGarden.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 Delectable Spring Brunch – 6-7pm. Learn how

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Bird Hike at Charter Sanctuary – 8:30-10am.See May 14 listing. Charter Sanctuary Discovery Center, 5020 N Putnam Rd, Omena. Registration required: 231-271-3738. SavingBirds.org.

Elk Rapids Arts & Crafts Show – 10am-4pm.

More than 70 artisans and crafters displaying and selling their works. Free admission. River St, Downtown Elk Rapids. ElkRapidsChamber.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 29 Bird Walk with Grand Traverse Audubon Club – 7:30am. Join Kirk Waterstripe for a birding experience designed for those just getting started or wanting to polish their skills around the Boardman Lake. Free. Meet in the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden, behind the Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City. tadl.org.

MONDAY, MAY 30 Local Appreciation Day – 10am-5pm. Explore Castle Farms for free. All residents with a valid driver’s license from Charlevoix, Emmet, Antrim, Otsego, or Cheboygan County can tour for free. All others, just $5. Enjoy tram rides throughout the day or stop by 1918 Cellars Tasting Room & Bistro for a glass of wine or some lunch. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

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daily 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.

Sacred Lights Collective Events – A digital platform and virtual community for seekers and facilitators to walk the spiritual path together offering daily classes, groups and workshops. With Aria Mae Everts. Virtual. 774-578-2762. SacredLightsCollective.com.

sundays nterlochen Farmers Market – Thru Oct 30. 9am2pm. Local produce, baked goods, flowers and more.

Free admission. Interlochen Corners, US 31 S at J. Maddy Pkwy, Interlochen. 231-378-4488.

Men’s Circle: Stories in Council – 6:30pm. 1st Sun. An open group of men who come together in a safe, confidential space to share and gain from each other’s experience and presence. Free. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com.

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109 Clinton St, Charlevoix. CharlevoixCircle.org.

Free COVID Testing – 10am-2pm. Pre-registration not required but helpful. The Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Wellness Workshop, 411 Bridge St, Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org.

The Goddess Workout Beginner Hula Dance Class – 6:30-7:30pm. For absolute beginners of all ages, sizes and shapes. Learn basic hula moves and combinations. $80/8-wk session, $15/drop-in. First Congregational Church, 8066 W State St, Central Lake. AmiraHamzarRaks.com.

Farmers Market at the Village – Thru Oct. 2-6pm.

Presented by The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Free admission. South Historic Front Lawn, 830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City. TheVillageTC. com/farmers-market.

Cancer Care Support Discovery Call – 6-6:30pm.

For those looking to incorporate a holistic, functional element of care into their cancer treatment plan by working in conjunction with your oncologists, surgeons, primary care physician and physical medicine practitioners. More info: MIHolisticMed.com.

tuesdays Wildflower Walk – Thru Aug. 10am-12pm. Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with GRNA docents Julie Hurd and Phil Jarvi each week to find and identify the beautiful and unique wildflowers. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire.

Register: GrassRiver.org.

Weekly Facebook Live with Dr. McSwain – 5:306pm. More info: MIHolisticMed.com.

Red Tent: Women’s Circle – 7pm. 2nd Thurs. Meet local women, share your journey and grow together.

Hosted by Aria, Red Tents are a gentle introduction to women’s sacred circles. Free. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com.

Community Night – 7-9pm. 4th Thurs. Each month we will host a different theme for connecting with your fellow Bellaire community members. Movie nights, potlucks, cacao and conversation, etc. Everyone welcome, including families; do not need to practice yoga. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com.

fridays ellaire Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm.

ASI Community Center & Park, 102 Maple St, Bellaire. BellaireChamber.org.

Empowerment Circle – 10:30-11:30am. With Heather Zigler. By bringing new light to an ancient and traditional tool used by indigenous people around the globe. Circles are a place to transform ME to WE as a space where the principle of sharing power with each other exists instead of having power over one another. 1st class free. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231499-8595. HeatherZigler.com.

The Goddess Workout Beginner Belly Dance Rhythms: Maksoum – 6-7pm. Ring in the New Year by learning to play the finger cymbals in a beginner belly dance class taught by certified GoddessLife instructor, Amira Hamzar. For absolute beginners of all ages, sizes and shapes. In-person & Zoom. $40/mo, $15/drop-in. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595.

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Turntables and Tacos – 4pm-close. Stone Hound Brewing Company, 3593 Bunker Hill Rd, Williamsburg. 231-421-5010. StoneHoundBrewing.com.

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wednesdays Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market – JuneOct. 8am-12pm. Parking lot B, southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City. DowntownTC.com.

Empowerment Circle – 5:30-6:30pmm. See Tues listing. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. HeatherZigler.com.

Wine Down Wednesdays at Castle Farms – 6-8pm. Visit 1918 Cellars for live music, food, wine and more. No tickets necessary to enjoy the music. Check their lineup to see who’s going to be performing this summer. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

thursdays Gentle Yoga – Apr 7-28; May 5-26. 10-11am. 4-wk sessions. With Janae Ernst.

Incorporates mindful movement, breath work and somatic exploration to reduce stress and cultivate ease. No experience necessary. $50/nonmember, $45/member, $15/drop-in. Charlevoix Circle of Arts,

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Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 7:30am-12pm. Parking lot B, southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City. DowntownTC.com.

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