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uly is a time to slow down and savor this all-too-short season we call summer. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect to that which lives within us, so consider spending the day in quiet contemplation or working in your garden connected to nature. Just being outside and breathing in the fresh air has many beneficial effects on our body, mind and spirit. I find it one of the most natural and calming places for me to get quiet, reflect and make clear that which is truly important to me.

This month’s feature, “The Healthy Food Movement,” is an important mile marker for consumers throughout the country as the growth of sustainable natural products is far outpacing that of conventional packaged goods. Farmers markets are bouncing back, and a wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs.

People are realizing that the best solutions to the world’s biggest challenges aren’t likely to come from centralized political or financial institutions caught up in their own agendas, but from ordinary people working together in creative ways to effect change in their local communities. They are looking for more ways to simplify their lives and become more self-reliant by planting their own gardens. I am so pleased our garden is off to a good start this year and there is nothing like fresh veggies straight from the yard. We’re hoping for a great yield to be able to can 50 jars of tomatoes, 25 jars of jalapenos and 25 jars of sauerkraut to get through the cold winter months.

Cooking and eating is a natural time to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life. Food has a special way of bringing families together; ours always seems to draw closer when the house is filled with mouthwatering smells emanating from my kitchen. When we all sit down together and it’s quiet, I feel the most content knowing everyone is enjoying and being nurtured by homemade food I cooked from scratch.

Once confined to a vase on the table, flowers today are finding their way into our food, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes. Pansies and violets can be frozen into ice cubes and nasturtiums, with their peppery flavor, add pop to a salad, while wild violets and chive blossoms add bold color and flavor to vinegar. Learn more in “Flower Power” with pretty and interesting recipes to try.

Years ago, the tinkling bell of an approaching ice cream truck was a highlight of hot summer days, with little thought given to the abundant sugar and unwelcome additives.

Kids today can enjoy the same thrill in the kitchen using DIY recipes made with fresh fruits and other organic ingredients. Try out the recipes for rainbow fruit kabobs and mixed berry pops that everyone is sure to love.

As children, most of us can remember having the glorious ability to do absolutely nothing of practical significance, but somewhere along the way we were convinced that we must earn each day of our very existence. Unplugging ourselves from that demand and watching the clouds float by brings us back to our breath and aligns us with our true north.

We encourage you to take time to kick off your shoes and just relax a bit this summer.

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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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Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

19 THE ART OF DOING NOTHING

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20 FLOWER POWER Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

24 CANINE CALM

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news briefs

Try Acupuncture for Allergy Woes

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ucky Flow Acupuncture specializes in result-driven acupuncture treatments. Owner Aaron Li, R.Ac. OMD, says, “Unfortunately, it is allergy season, but you don’t have to be stuck with all of the terrible side effects that come with it! There are many different things that help with allergies, and one of them is acupuncture. Imagine feeling lighter, energetic and motivated! Think about what it would feel like to wake up refreshed with a smile on your face and joy in your heart!”

Acupuncture has come to be a respected alternative treatment for a range of medical issues from anxiety to fibromyalgia to weight loss. There’s evidence it also may be helpful for alleviating symptoms and improving the quality of life for people that have allergies.

Li began practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2007 while attending the University of Michigan. Although he was pursuing a degree in economics, his interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine inspired him to take many medical related courses.

While attending the University of Michigan, he founded the Michigan Alternative Medicine Club, a student group that hosted educational events focused on healthy living from renowned holistic health practitioners in the Southeast Michigan Area.

Location: 19244 Newburgh Rd., Livonia. For appointments and more information, call 734-266-8288 or visit LuckyFlow.com. See ad on back cover.

New Management at Grosse Pointe Park Sprout House

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he Sprout House Natural Foods Market carries non-GMO products, including specialty prepared foods and soups year-round, plus dairy and raw cheese, tofu and organic produce. They also have natural cleaning products, cosmetics and assorted groceries.

New owners Lisa Brancato, Ann Delisi are local WDET-FM radio personalities.

Delisi says, “We begin each day preparing and packaging our food with love. Everything is made entirely from scratch, right down to the homemade spreads on our sandwiches. We’d love to have you join us for a pressed juice made from our fresh organic fruits and vegetables or perhaps a cup of one of our hot, homemade vegan/ vegetarian soups.”

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The market will continue to offer prepared food and Brancato says they are excited to explore new relationships with local food entrepreneurs and farms to introduce new products into the store while keeping the longstanding recipes customers love.

Location: 15233 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. For more information, call 313-331-3200 or visit SproutHouseNaturalMarket.com.

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readless is open at 2761 East Jefferson Avenue, Suite A, in Detroit, serving savory, gluten-free sandwiches made with leafy greens instead of bread or lettuce that empower a health-conscious lifestyle. The startup won a $50,000 Motor City matching grant in January.

Co-founders Marc Howland and LaTresha Staten say, “Your special request is no longer an afterthought. Here, they are the main event. Our sandwiches are handcrafted by local culinary experts with the best available greens out there. No matter which food lifestyle you subscribe to, we’ve got something for you— healthy and made with love.”

They affirm, “Nutritious meals are the backbone of any community. For us, sandwiches are only the beginning of empowering neighborhoods everywhere with a hub for wellness, creativity and entrepreneurship. We’re here to make a difference in the communities we serve because accessibility to anything should be a human right, not a privilege. Everyone in every neighborhood should have access to healthy, low-carb meals. Because it shouldn’t matter if you’re gluten-free, vegan, keto, Whole30 or just plain tired of ordering off the menu, everyone deserves to eat good.”

For more information, call 313-474-2870 or visit EatBreadless.com.

Try HoneyCure from City Bark for Pets

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n independent, woman-owned pet supply store, City Bark is located in Detroit’s Capitol Park, focused on the best in natural cat and dog foods, treats, toys and accessories. They provide cat and dog supplies, a self-serve wash and grooming salon, plus local pet food delivery services. Most foods earn a free bag of food for every 12 purchased.

They feature HoneyCure, a Detroit-made natural veterinary wound care line made with Manuka honey and therapeutic-grade essential oils. The easy-to-apply hydrogel encourages rapid healing in animals with minimal discomfort and scarring. It helps relieve burns, scrapes and cuts, bites and hot spots. No prescription is required. HoneyCure is suitable for dogs, cats, horses and other animals (consult a vet before applying it to a reptile).

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Location: 1222 Griswold St., Detroit. For more information, call 313-8812275, email Hello@CityDetroitBark.com or visit CityDetroitBark.com.

Healthy, Delicious Food Accessible and Affordable

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armacy Food at Marygrove College makes tasty, personalized food for specific dietary needs using fresh, nutritionally rich and locally sourced ingredients, even allowing customers to submit test results to construct meals that support their health and well-being. To make Farmacy Foods accessible and affordable, they quickchill the prepared meals to be heated and eaten later. A subscription meal service makes it even easier to eat healthy food by delivering it to home or work.

Kwaku Osei is the co-founder and CEO of Farmacy Food, and Chef Phil Jones is the chief culinary officer. Osei says, “Farmacy Food is all about taking functional food and ‘food is medicine’ to the forefront.” He was inspired by his own physical health experiences that were not positive and realized the food he was consuming was not serving him well. Jones was named the 2021 Chef of the Year by the Detroit Free Press.

Location: 8425 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit. For orders and more information, call 313-270-7269 or visit FarmacyFood.com.

Summer Infrared Sauna Specials at Meta Physica

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eta Physica Wellness Center, in Corktown, offers therapeutic massage, full-spectrum infrared saunas, a raw vegan organic juice bar and apothecary services. Sauna Happy Hour is in effect Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and customers can take $5 off any elevated or BYOT sauna. Sauna memberships are also available.

The elevated sauna experience ($35 per person/per hour) includes one hour in a full-spectrum infrared sauna. Towels and robe are included, as well as aromatherapy, chromotherapy and water service. Organic shampoo, conditioner and body wash are

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provided in a private shower. BYOT, or “bring your own towel”, ($25 per person/per hour) still includes aromatherapy, chromotherapy, water service, organic shampoo, conditioner and body wash.

Sunlighten saunas use infrared heat instead of hot rocks or steam as in traditional saunas which heat the air at extremely high temperatures, making the experience unbearably hot and difficult to breathe. Because infrared heats the body directly instead of simply heating the air, infrared saunas are seven times more effective for detoxification.

Location: 1701 Trumbull Ave., Ste. 3, Detroit. For appointments and more information, call 313-303-7611 or visit MetaPhysicaMassage.com.

Homemade Ice Cream for Summer

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he former food truck Milk and Froth owned

by Alexis Matteson and Deion Cao has found a permanent spot at 535 Griswold Street, in Detroit. The artisanal ice cream shop makes classic confections made from scratch in small batches.

Their creative flavors include non-dairy and vegan options in homemade waffle cones.

Matteson says, “We are really excited to be opening our first scoop shop downtown. The number-one question our customers have been asking is how they can get our ice cream year-round, so we are very happy to finally meet that need with our new storefront.”

Cao says, “Michigan has such a huge diversity of agriculture, and we take advantage of that. We’re working on a sweet corn flavor for corn season here in Michigan. Whenever there is new produce, we’ll take advantage of that whenever it’s in season.”

For more information, call 313-285-8501 or visit MilkAndFroth.com.

Free Summer Gym Program for Youth

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rangeTheory Fitness is a one-hour, full-body, science-backed, technology-tracked and coach-inspired group workout that makes it simple to get more out of life. Now Detroit teens can work out for free through August 31, partnering with Detroit Kids Matter in the More Life for Detroit Youth program, to help city teens live a healthier lifestyle. Local students 14 to 18 years old can participate. The goal is to introduce long-term fitness and healthy habits under the guidance of certified coaches in a fun and positive environment.

The program focuses on heart rate-based training that is guaranteed to produce results from the inside-out and burn calories post-workout. It’s tracked by technology to provide results in real time and led by a fitness coach to prevent over- or under-training.

Studio manager Tess Hochstein says, “This is a great opportunity for young people to work

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out in a safe, stable and nurturing environment while learning a holistic approach to health and wellness that can last a lifetime.”

Location: 2911 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 128, Detroit. Register at 313499-0040 or Detroit.OrangeTheoryFitness.com. For more information, visit OrangeTheoryFitness.com and DetroitKidsMatter.org.

Plum Market Reopens

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owntown Detroit Plum Market has reopened at the Ally Detroit Center, located at 500 Woodward Avenue. The revamped market is strictly cashless, with self-checkouts accepting credit cards and mobile payments. They offer chef-crafted meals for breakfast or lunch on the go and food bars with entrees, soups and salads, using natural ingredients, seasonal greens, plant-based proteins and other healthy choices.

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For more information, call 313-635-1200 or visit PlumMarket.com.

Genetic Cannabis Clones Yield Identical Copies

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ealing Gardens of Michigan offers new, exciting strains to the cannabis market, as well as the favored staples. All genetics are tried and true from generation to generation. Staff that’s attentive, knowledgeable and committed to helping cultivators succeed assures a healthy harvest of beautiful buds. Be sure to ask about teen plants to get the garden off to even a better start. Parent plants are carefully selected, choosing the strands that offer the most benefit and produce more potent offspring.

The use of cannabis, either medically or recreationally, has never been more widely accepted than it is today. Nowadays, more and more people are taking matters into their own hands and growing cannabis at home in their garages, grow rooms and outdoors. For home growers, clones save time and money. Starting cannabis from a clone is very fast and easy, bypassing the germination and seedling stage. Also, the results will be identical to the mother plant. Seeds have various phenotypes, which means varied results. Start by deciding whether strains will be rich in THC or CBD. Both have anti-inflammatory properties with health benefits for pain, cancer and autoimmune diseases.

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Eat Grains to Reduce Inflammation and Liver Disease Risk

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Crackers Cause Cavities When parents think of “cavity causers”, candy, juice or pop quickly come to mind. While those are the classic bad guys, cracker grazing is just as much of a culprit in creating cavities. The starchy crackers (organic or not) like saltines, goldfish and pretzels break down into sugar that feeds the bad bacteria exactly like candy does.

Therefore, crackers are not a healthier option than candy.

Crackers stick to the chewing surfaces and cling in-between the teeth long after they have been chewed. These are some of the most common places we find cavities. Unfortunately, it’s hard to get crackers entirely out of the mouth without brushing and flossing, so the starches can just sit on the teeth all day long. This is not good for the vulnerable baby teeth in the mouths of kids and grown-ups.

Try consuming a set amount of crackers at one sitting and follow that with some swishes of water, a crunchy snack of apples or carrots or a cheese stick. This helps wash away the sticky starches and neutralizes the mouth.

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Practice Sitting Tai Chi to Recover from a Stroke Tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, typically involves moving the arms and feet in intricate, slow patterns, but a new study in the American Heart Association journal Stroke found that doing the hand and shoulder movements while sitting in a chair produced significant physical and mental benefits for stroke survivors. Researchers at the Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in China, found that after 12 weeks of performing sitting tai chi, 69 stroke patients had better hand and arm function, better sitting balance, a wider range of shoulder motion, less depression and a better quality of life compared to 65 people in a standard stroke rehab program. More than half of those doing the sitting tai chi continued to practice it after the study ended, with continued improvement.

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Although most Americans eat only one-third of the recommended amount, nutrient-rich, whole grains already have been shown to play a key role in safeguarding against obesity and metabolic syndrome. Two new studies establish their positive effect on cardiovascular and liver health, as well. Researchers from Columbia University that followed 4,125 older adults for 25 years found that lower inflammation and fewer cardiovascular incidents were correlated with higher amounts of fiber in the diet— particularly from wheat, barley, oats and other grains—rather than from fruits and vegetables. And a Chinese study in The Journal of Nutrition Researchers tested the blood of 1,880 people, half of which had nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, to look for markers of whole grain consumption. The subjects that ate more whole grains had a significantly reduced risk of developing the liver disease.

Consider Traditional Asian Medicine for Diabetes Diabetes is rampant in the world today, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, but it was also a health condition many centuries ago among Tibetan, Mongolian, Miao, Dai, Uygur and Yi people in East Asia. To identify which diabetes medicines were effective in those indigenous medical systems, Chinese researchers examined medical databases and ethnic medical books. They found evidence of 112 such medications—105 plant-based, six coming from animals and one with fungal origins. The most commonly used were Astragalus membranaceus, now available in many contemporary immune-system formulations; Pueraria lobata, known as arrowroot or kudzu, and considered an invasive plant in North America; and Coptis chinensis, Chinese goldthread, whose main compound, berberine, is used in the West to treat bacterial and viral infections. “Ethnic medicine has abundant resources in diabetes treatment and has excellent development prospects, which is worthy of further exploration and modern research,” conclude the authors.

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Murky Waters

Whether mining the ocean floor will be allowed to proceed and the minerals obtained there play a role in supply chains of the future is one of the biggest decisions of resource governance today. The seabed holds a vast quantity of mineral resources, yet is also one of the last pristine areas on the planet. A new white paper published by the World Economic Forum, Decision-Making on Deep-Sea Mineral Stewardship: A Supply Chain Perspective, has found that significant knowledge gaps make it hard to predict the scale of the potential effect, and decisions made now about mineral stewardship will have lasting effects for generations.

The World Bank and the International Energy Agency forecast a multifold increase in the demand for key metals used for decarbonization, many of which are found in mineral deposits in the deep seabed, but some organizations and more than 600 scientists have called for a pause or total ban on the exploitation of these minerals. Positive factors such as increased metal supply, wider use of decarbonization technologies and benefits to countries from extraction royalties must be considered against the generation of sediment plumes, noise from extraction and impacts on the seafood industry.

Squawk Talk

Using satellite maps and radar to estimate the number of migratory birds streaming across the night sky, Chicago tops the list of cities where birds face the most danger from light pollution in both spring and fall. North America hosts about 3 billion fewer birds today than in 1970, according to a 2019 analysis published in Science. The causes include light pollution, climate change, vanishing habitat and pesticides.

Scientists believe the combination of factors could lead many abundant bird populations toward extinction.

For example, Cornell University ornithologist Andrew Farnsworth found that the seven annual Tribute in Light twin towers anniversary memorials on September 11 that project intense beams of light into the night sky attracted an average of more that 1 million birds. Within the first 20 minutes of each event, up to 16,000 birds crowded into a tight radius. Bird conservationists listen for disoriented chirps and if too many are circling aimlessly in the beams, the lights are turned off.

BirdCast incorporates large-scale weather radar and machine learning to forecast the exact nights when hundreds of millions of migratory birds will arrive over U.S. cities. The team sends the data to conservationists and policymakers to help the birds by dimming lights along the way.

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The Healthy Food Movement Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

by Marlaina Donato

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ike so much else on the planet, the two-year coronavirus pandemic turned the health food world upside-down. “I found myself thinking real dystopian and wondering if people would be able to survive if grocery stores crumbled,” recalls Diana Mondragón, of Rockford, Illinois. “That scary thought train reminded me that I want to learn how to be more self-sustainable.” Her once-occasional drop-bys to farmers markets are now an essential weekly ritual. “I want to support local farmers and food producers to help communities grow stronger and healthier,” she says.

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time in their lives. The industrialized food system that had operated so efficiently for many generations had relied on long and complicated supply links; when they broke down or became gridlocked, the result was empty supermarket shelves and long waits for home deliveries. Add the economic repercussions and job losses, and about one in nine households lacked enough nutritious food to sustain a healthy life, report researchers from New York University.

Faced with the system’s shortcomings, a noteworthy outcome has been a surge in demand for healthier food production using sustainable and humane practices.

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buying locally grown produce for both practical and environmental reasons. After two high-growth decades, farmers markets initially took a hit during pandemic closures, but they have since bounced back with renewed energy. A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods.

Surging Concerns Sales of natural and organic products in the U.S. grew by about 10 percent in 2020, the year of the COVID-19 outbreak, and by another 8 percent in 2021, reports SPINS, a Chicago-based data research firm, in Nutrition Business Journal. Sales growth in that

sector was six to seven times larger than for conventional products, which experienced barely any sales growth at all.

Helping spur the trend, cheap food at supermarkets isn’t so cheap anymore, making organic food look better by comparison. The research company Data Weave reported in March that conventional food prices jumped by 11 percent in the previous 12 months of the pandemic, while prices for organic food increased by a relatively modest 2 to 4 percent.

The price pressures on conventional food “will continue to go up rapidly,” says Matt Tortora, co-founder of WhatsGood, a Rhode Island-based food e-commerce company. “The war between Russia and Ukraine is going to exacerbate that issue.

And it seems like most of what’s going on in the world is going to affect our global supply chains even further, and in more profound ways than just our gas pump.”

Food-to-Table Creativity

The dominance of supermarkets and bigbox stores in the years following World War II greatly diminished supply and demand of farm-fresh local food. A back-to-the-future trend that started taking hold a generation ago spurred a five-fold increase in the number of farmers markets across the nation, along with a proliferation of farms selling community supported agriculture subscriptions that delivered weekly batches of fresh produce to members. These increased sales enabled many small farmers to offset the body blow from business lost due to

pandemic-related restaurant shutdowns; a number of them thrived, with record sales.

The signs for the 2022 outdoor market season have been encouraging. Green City Market, widely regarded as Chicago’s premier farmers market, reported more than 13,000 visitors in a six-hour span on May 7, even though the weather was still on the cool side and few spring crops were in season after a chilly and wet April.

At the same time, a previously little-used conduit for local health food sales—e-commerce—shows signs of spurring long-term growth. Some individual producers nimbly built out their web-based product sales by also providing home delivery, previously a rarity in the local food scene. For example, the e-commerce site Avrom Farm (Avrom Farm.com), of Ripon, Wisconsin, sells not only its own products, but also goods from other farmers, and Three Sisters Garden, of Kankakee, Illinois, which raises specialty vegetables, has converted entirely to e-commerce and home delivery.

Taking this concept to the next level is WhatsGood, which in 2014 began providing home delivery and pickup services for farmers markets in several cities. In the pandemic, the company became a lifeline to connect farmers with consumers at a time when stayat-home orders and social distancing concerns hampered or closed farmers markets.

Late last year, WhatsGood introduced a new business model that bypasses farmers markets to allow consumers to order goods online directly from farmers for home de-

livery. SourceWhatsGood.com now operates in 21 states. Tortora estimates that demand for local food is about 12 times greater than it was before the pandemic, even as supermarkets again start stocking more faraway-grown, conventional produce.

Even Better for the Planet While the pandemic created a sense of urgency about healthier eating, it also elevated concerns about the health of the living environment. An April 2022 study issued

by New York University’s Stern Center for Sustainable Business found that products specifically marketed as sustainable had a 17 percent share of the market for consumer-packaged goods, up from 13.3 percent in 2015. Nearly half of all products introduced in 2021 touted sustainability benefits, up from 28 percent in 2017. Organic food sales in 2021 amounted to $51 billion; 30 years earlier, that market was estimated at a mere $1 billion, says the SPINS report.

Now there is growing support to take stewardship of the land to the next level through regenerative agriculture practices which focus on building and maintaining the health and biological vitality of the nation’s soils, and in some cases, means restoring soils stripped of their vitality by conventional farming practices. It has been most heavily promoted by the Rodale Institute, based in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, which has developed standards for a Regenerative Organic Certified food label.

The sustainability issue resonates deep-

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ly with people like Katlin Smith, founder and CEO of Chicago-based Simple Mills, a 10-year-old company that’s widely recognized as the preeminent natural baking mix brand nationally. “I started the company after seeing what a huge impact food has on all of our bodies, and I realized how much we had processed the heck out of our food. And it was really undermining people’s health,” she says.

In the last two years, the company has expanded its focus to work with farmers to improve soil health and biodiversity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It recently joined forces with the frozen smoothie company Daily Harvest and gluten-free frozen pizza maker Capello’s to advance regenerative soil practices in almond growing. “Regenerative agriculture is really just growing food in a way that leans into nature and builds a healthy ecosystem for all who are involved,” says Smith.

Supplying Underserved Communities Local food communities around the country are also playing an increasingly dynamic role in addressing food equity, access and

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security issues. Less than a decade ago, fewer than half of all farmers markets nationwide accepted federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for purchases. Today, backed by U.S. Department of Agriculture funding, most do, with many markets accepting state-backed debit cards.

To further increase access to locally produced food for lower-income families, many states provide matching shopping funds up to a certain limit, as do programs run by nonprofit organizations such as California’s Market Match and Double Up Bucks, run by the Michigan Fair Food Network.

To get healthy produce to people that live in urban “food deserts”, nonprofits are pioneering creative approaches. The Urban Growers Collective operates eight farms on 11 acres of land on Chicago’s Southside that combine education, training and leadership development with the growth of organic crops, which are then driven in a “Fresh Moves” bus to local community and health centers, and churches. Founded by food justice advocates Laurell Sims and Erika Allen, the Collective worked with a coalition

of nonprofits during the pandemic to deliver boxes of free food to households in underserved neighborhoods across the city. The pandemic “forced us to do some of the things we’d been talking about, but said we don’t have time yet. We just dived in,” Sims says.

The dramatic impact of the COVID-19 crisis drove up local interest in the Collective’s community gardens, with the number of volunteers jumping from 10 to 50. “It made a lot of people realize this ain’t no joke.

People close to us were passing away,” says farm manager Malcolm Evans, who started volunteering for the Collective a decade ago as a teenager growing up in a nearby public housing project. “People wanted to really know how to grow food. We’ve been doing it for years, trying to bring this to folks’ attention. Everybody needs to understand food and know where it comes from.”

Bob Benenson is publisher and writer of Local Food Forum, a newsletter that covers all aspects of the local food community in the Chicago region. He can be contacted at Bob@LocalFood Forum.com.

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As stewards of the environment (and kind human beings), it’s important that we hike responsibly, leaving no detritus behind, respecting wildlife and preserving the pristine setting for everyone to enjoy.

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Avoid overcrowded places. The most popular national parks and hiking trails have been hosting a record-breaking number of visitors lately, severely stressing the flora and fauna. Consider exploring less trafficked spots so that these areas can recover.

Stay close to home. Choose a trail close by to cut down on travel-related carbon emissions. For most of us, a beautiful natural setting is usually a short walk or bike ride away.

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Don’t litter. Leave no trash on the trail, including biodegradable items or food scraps, which could negatively impact wildlife. Remember to bring a bag on the walk to carry all refuse home—score extra points for picking up items that someone else might have left behind.

Pack responsibly. Limit waste by wrapping homemade snacks and beverages in reusable bags and containers. Bring bamboo utensils.

Bring a reusable water bottle. Single-use water bottles are out. Bring a lightweight, reusable bottle. For longer hikes near fresh water sources, invest in an on-the-go water filter.

Ditch chemical products. Use chemical-free sunscreens and insect repellents to keep toxins out of the environment. This is especially important when taking an outdoor swim.

Don’t take a souvenir. Resist the temptation to handle, move or take home items found on the trail. Rocks, shells, a handful of sand, pinecones, flowers—they’re all integral parts of the ecosystem, serving as food and habitat for wildlife.

Stick to the trail to avoid trampling plants or causing other unintentional damage.

Don’t engage with the animals. Getting uncomfortably close to touch, photograph or feed wild animals is a big no-no.

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Somewhere along the line, someone planted a seed in our brains that programmed us to believe that we must earn our existence. We became self-conscious perfectionists that equate leisure and “be-ing” with laziness. As adults, we see “non-doing” as something trivial, something forbidden, unless we become ill or injured, and only then can we shrug off the societal guilt trip. Somehow, well-being has become a lux-

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ruits, leaves, stems and roots are commonly eaten as part of a plantbased, farm-to-table diet, but until recently, the only flowers on the table were in a vase. Today’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes.

Urban homesteader Holly Capelle turned her family’s backyard in the Portland, Oregon, suburbs into expansive edible gardens, enjoyed by their flower-eating chickens and children alike. “We grow everything from seed, including 15 to 20 edible flower varieties, from spring through fall,” says Capelle. “I love to grow edible flowers for two reasons: one, to eat, and second, for the natural pest control they provide. I think of flowers as a beautiful army that I can eat along the way.”

Capelle’s favorite edible flowers are pansies and violets, as they “pop up again and again all growing season and make a beautiful garnish without overpowering flavor.” The home gardener likes to freeze the fresh flowers in ice cubes, press them on the outside of herb butter or dry them between pieces of wax paper to later add to the tops of homemade chocolate bars, along with dehydrated strawberries, lemon balm, mint or other botanical flavors.

The family’s fowl get in on the flower fun, too. “We make frozen treats for the chickens out of edible flowers, corn and

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We also add dried flowers like marigolds to their nesting boxes,” she says, adding that marigolds, with their bright orange hues and distinct flavor, are great in scrambled eggs or as a substitute for saffron.

For larger blooms like sunflowers, Capelle recommends pulling off the often-hard centers. “I often see whole zinnias on edible cakes, but no one wants to eat an entire zinnia. With daisies, for example, I will pull off the petals and recreate the flower on top of a dish, using peppercorns or chocolate chips in place of the center,” she says.

Capelle also loves chamomile for its distinctive, apple-like flavor that has the “feel of fall,” and dianthus, with a slightly spicy taste like cloves. “Nasturtiums are another super defender in the garden, with a delicious peppery flavor and nice orange pop of color in a salad,” she adds.

“Flowers brighten any dish up, especially hors d’oeuvres, omelets and soups. Pea soup is an ugly soup, but sprinkle some microgreens and a viola on top and it’s beautiful,” says Jan Bell, of Gilbertie’s Organics, in Easton, Connecticut. The 34-acre farm, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, grows herbs, vegetables and microgreens in 24 greenhouses, including a microgreen blend with nasturtium and viola flowers. “If you pick the flowers on herbs, the plant will grow better and last

longer,” Bell adds.

Flowers like wild violets, chive blossoms and common milkweed can add bold color and flavor to vinegar with pinkish purple hues that power up salad dressings. Bell also likes to dry chive flowers to use yearround. “They are a nice purple sprinkle to add to dishes when things are boring in winter,” she says.

Marie Viljoen, a New York City forager, chef and author of the cookbook Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine, incorporates numerous wild and cultivated flowers, including tree flowers like magnolia and black locust, into her hyperlocal, seasonal meals.

Even common garden roses can add a delicious dimension to dishes and drinks, according to Viljoen. “I like to ferment roses into a simple soda, using organically grown rose petals, honey or sugar and tap water. It’s ready within a few days, or else you can leave to ferment a few months to make a sipping vinegar,” she says. “You can also combine really fragrant rose petals with a neutral honey like clover, then strain after a few days for a rose water essence you can add to yogurt or other dishes.” Viljoen also uses rose petals as edible garnishes for deviled eggs or as edible plates for goat cheese balls on her gourmet picnics.

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All magnolia petals have a strong, gingery flavor with a hint of cloves or menthol, depending on the variety. Blooming through summer, North American southern magnolia flowers (Magnolia grandiflora) are the size of dinner plates. Their substantial, fragrant petals make beautiful edible cups for assertively flavored salads or ceviche. Here, blandly creamy avocado, crisp peppery radish slices, quick-pickled onion and a kiss of high-quality soy sauce fill the luscious petals with complementary textures and flavors.

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The heavy seasoning is important to make these pickles pop. Leftover pickles keep indefinitely in the refrigerator, and the flavorful brine is delicious in salad dressings. ½ cup white wine or rice vinegar ¼ cup water 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp sugar 2 small red onions, thinly sliced into rings In a Mason jar, combine the vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Close the lid tightly and shake to dissolve the seasonings. Add the onions. Allow the mixture to sit in the brine for a minimum of 30 minutes before using.

To assemble the magnolia cups, arrange the avocado cubes, radish and pickled onion between the four petals. Season lightly with chili flakes and soy sauce. Add a few drops of the roasted sesame oil. Serve at once and inhale.

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FLOWER SPRING ROLLS WITH TAMARIND AND PEANUT SAUCE

by Tara Lanich-LaBrie

Spring rolls are a great way to eat all the fresh veggies, flowers and fruits of the season, and they look like little paintings with flowers on the outside and different colors and textures throughout. In the summer months, our bodies naturally gravitate toward eating more raw vegetables and fruits to cool our system and attune to the season of lightness.

The grounding aspect in these petal rolls comes from the root veggies and the piquant, velvety peanut sauce. They are easy to make with whatever veggies and fruits we have on hand and are a great meal to take on the trail.

Gather whatever ingredients sound delicious at the local market or farm, forage some delicacies if you have the time and put on your favorite music to inspire making these rolls.

Package of spring roll wrappers/rice wrappers 2-3 cucumbers or summer squash, cut into lengthwise strips Edible flowers (optional) such as scarlet begonias, nasturtiums, rose petals, calendula, dandelion petals, sweet alyssum, radish flowers, bachelor buttons, violets, violas or pea flowers 1 bunch mint (about 1 cup) 1 bunch cilantro (about 1 cup) Combination of fresh root vegetables in an assortment of colors, such as

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turnips, radishes and carrots, sliced in thin sticks Spinach, nasturtium leaves or other tender green leaves to create a background for your petals 1 avocado, sliced thin (optional) Asparagus, sliced in thin sticks Red pepper, sliced thin, lengthwise 10-oz pack of thin rice noodles Snap peas, purple or green, sliced lengthwise All of these ingredients are recommendations or suggestions meant to inspire, but they are merely ideas. Use what is available.

Spring rolls are excellent with almost any combination of fresh ingredients. I use a general framework of one-third each of crunchy or harder ingredients, like cucumber, squash, radish and carrot; softer ingredients like avocado, peach, mushroom and iceberg lettuce; and flowers, herbs, leaves

such as rose petals, calendula, basil, mint and squash blossoms.

First, prep all the ingredients and set up a space to roll and see all of the ingredients. It isn’t necessary to cut everything perfectly, and tearing lettuces or other leaves is a great way to save time and create texture. I like to have my ingredients separated by type or color to create the rolls like a painting, using a palette.

Have a bowl with water that is large enough to dip the spring roll wrappers. Next to this, have a plate that is large enough to hold the wrappers. Have bowls or plates or a large cutting board with all the ingredients laid out to access everything easily and quickly.

Quickly dip a rice wrapper into the water and place it onto the plate. Add flowers or individual flower petals to the wrapper. Layer the petals to about a half-inch of the edge of the wrapper. There is really no wrong way to create these rolls.

Starting in the middle of the roll, on top of the petals and background leaves, make a line of crunchier or “harder” veggies like carrot, cucumber or radish sticks. Add up to nine sticks about two to three inches long each to make a line in the center. They can be close together and on top of one another.

Next, add softer veggies or fruit (peach/mango/mushrooms/avocado) next to or on top of the line of harder veggies. Now sprinkle on the cilantro/mint/basil (roughly 1 to 2 tablespoons total per roll, unless you love these flavors and want to add more). Add leaves, lettuces, sprouts or spinach on top of this center line. It doesn’t need to be perfect at all, so let things spill out and over.

Try to work as quickly as possible while adding ingredients; it will get faster as you make them. Then begin to lift one side of the roll using both hands and carefully pull up into the center of the roll toward the line of filling. Use your thumb to tuck the ingredients under and your fingers to bring more of the wrapper across over the line and then roll it all so the top goes under. You will need a small amount of the wrapper clear of ingredients at the end so it can seal with the roll you have made. (I don’t tuck the sides at all because doing it this way is faster and generally holds together better.)

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The kind of situational anxiety caused by sudden loud noises can affect almost any dog, but it happens most often to those pets predisposed to anxious behavior because of breeding or troubled pasts.

A new study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science from the University of California, Davis, has found that even common noises such as a vacuum, microwave or beeping smoke alarm can trigger anxiety in many dogs, and that many owners don’t recognize subtle signs.

“Monitor your dog’s behavior for anything unusual, such as excessive barking, panting, shaking, trembling, licking or drooling,” advises John Woods, a New York City professional dog trainer and editor-in-chief of AllThingsDogs.com. “Also look for cues in your dog’s body language, paying particular attention to their eyes, ears, mouth and tail for other signs of anxiety or discomfort.”

Happily, research shows that a number of strategies can help soothe anxious pooches both from immediate terror and ongoing anxiety.

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Megan Marrs, an Austin, Texas, dog trainer and founder of K9OfMine.com, lowered her rescue pit bull’s anxious behavior by giving him cold, chewable treats whenever he calmly sat on his bed and didn’t cause trouble. “This did require keeping treats on me at all times, but it worked wonders,” she says.

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PLAY MELLOW MELODIES. Studies have confirmed that music can ease situational anxiety for up to half of dogs, but the genre matters: classical soothes, heavy metal agitates.

Researchers at Pooch & Mutt, a British natural-health dog food maker, surveyed Spotify playlists and concluded that the ultimate calming songs for dogs were reggae and soft rock, because of their simple arrangements, minimal electronic orchestration and gentle beats that match the heartbeat of a puppy’s mother. “The wrong music or music that is being played too loud has the potential to upset your dog,” warns London veterinary surgeon Linda Simon.

THE SWEET SMELL OF SAFETY. The sense of smell in dogs is 10,000 times greater than that of humans, so the right scent—like of their lactating mother—can comfort them. Pheromones are synthetic or herbal formulations in sprays, collars, plug-in diffusers or wet wipes that replicate nursing scents, and studies have found them effective for many dogs during fireworks, thunderstorms, and for mild anxiety.

Jeraldin Paredes, a New York City professional dog sitter at TalkTheBark.com, suggests simply using an old T-shirt to bundle up a pooch during a high-stress situation or to put as a “baby blanket” into their favorite hiding place.

“That way, no matter where they hide, a piece of you is always with them,” she explains.

SPEAK STRAIGHT. “Simply speaking with your pet can make a huge difference in their anxiety,” says animal communicator Nancy Mello, in Mystic, Connecticut. “Don’t just say goodbye to them, but tell them how long you will be gone and when you will be back. Use a visualization: ‘I will be home at 7 p.m.,’ while visualizing your house at dark. Or say to an anxious pet, ‘You are safe,’ on a daily basis.

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MONDAY, JULY 25 Herbal Walk and Talk – 6-9pm. See July 11 listing.

Cullen Plaza, 1340 Atwater St, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/ HerbalWalkTalk.

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Walter Meyers Nursery Maintenance – 10am12pm. Help with maintaining the trees at Meyers Nursery. 14201-14279 Outer Dr W, Detroit. Greening OfDetroit.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

SUNDAY, JULY 17 Reiki on the River – 8am-12pm. A free community wellness event. Will have reiki practitioners, cranio-sacral massage therapists and live drumming.

Belle Isle, Riverbank Dr between the golf course and yacht club, across from Lake Muskoday, Detroit.

Register: Tinyurl.com/ReikiOnTheRiver.

The Great Lakes Way Webinar – 12-1pm. With Dr. John Hartig. The natural resources along the Lake Huron to Lake Erie corridor provide residents and visitors with unique opportunities for close-tohome outdoor recreation and nature appreciation.

More info: DetroitAudubon.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Girls on Track – 6-9pm. Charity event to help raise mentoring and scholarship program funds that support at-risk young women. Enjoy rides on the track with professional drivers, great food, entertainment, live and silent auctions, plus much more. M1 Concourse, 1 Concourse Dr, Pontiac. one. bidpal.net/girlsontrack/welcome.

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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 Bach Flower Remedies Level 1 LiveWeb – 3rd Sun. Learn how to use the 38 Bach flower remedies to help yourself and others conquer fear, worry, overwhelm, low self-esteem, lack of focus, poor concentration, trouble sleeping and more. With Nancy Buono, BFCP, Director of Bach Flower Education. BachFlowerSchool.com.

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

Yoga at Rouge Park – Thru Sept 25. 10-11am. A traditional hatha yoga class for all levels guided by Yoganic Flow instructor Asha. Free. Rouge Park, 21415 Plymouth Rd, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/RougeParkYoga.

FRIDAY, JULY 29 Online Retreat: Mindfulness for Cultivation of Compassion and Wisdom – July 29-30. Deepen our understanding of mindfulness, compassion and wisdom teachings of the Buddha to connect with our hearts. Includes silent meditation, dharma talks, heart practices and community discussions. Suggested donation $75. InsightMeditationAnnArbor.org.

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Rise & Grind: Fitness in the Park – Thru July.

8-9am. Join Coach Kiwi and other fitness coaches in Detroit for a variety of fitness experiences for all ages. 9:30am, Wellness Workshop, hosted by Fizah Khan. Free. Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/5fdhtzx3.

Online: Healing Trauma: From Wounds to Wisdom – 9am-12pm. With Foundations of Wellness for Women. With Teresa Gottron, Professional Emotional Organizer. Quit spinning your wheels and explore how past adversities are preventing you from reaching your full potential. Begin to heal your wounds and freely move forward. $108. More info: bit.ly/FWWHealingTrauma.

Animal and Nature Communication – 12-5pm.

Learn to communicate with animals, hear the Earth and connect deeper to the joy of Life. $185. Mother Bear Sanctuary (healing vortex, horses, nature trails). 734-796-6690. MotherBearSanctuary.com.

ongoing events

Zumba in 360 Park – 11am-12pm. Fun dance party with fitness funatics. Free. 360 Park, 1404 Virginia Park St, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/ZumbaAugust6. Waiver required: Tinyurl.com/Zumba-Waiver.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Online: Bach Flower Remedies Advanced Studies: Level 2 – Aug 26-28. 4-7:15pm, Fri; 12-4:30pm, Sat & Sun. Explore the Bach flower essences in depth. Level 2 is a master class and provides the tools and depth you need to gain a further understanding of the system to effectively help others.

Pre-requisite to Practitioner Training. With Nancy Buono, BFCP, Director of Bach Flower Education.

More info & to register: BachFlowerEducation. com/Level_2.html.

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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.

Pure Vin Experience Jazz Brunch – 12-3:30pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Live music, all-you-can-eat brunch, and fantastic wine. House Of Pure Vin, 1433 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-638-2501. HouseOfPureVin.com.

Welcome All to the Lot Sale – 12-7pm. Thru Nov. Also Sat. Lots of treasures to buy. Located 3 blocks S of Warren, near Wayne State Campus, between Cass and Second. 479 Prentis St. Makini Ahket: 313-617-2861 or Kiniket49@gmil.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.

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

Virtual Pilates with Gwyn – 9:30-10am. Build a better understanding of your mind & body connec-

tions through alignment, posture and natural movement awareness. $5/class. GwynJonesPilates.com.

Yoga at Eliza Howell Park – Thru Sept 26. 6pm. A traditional hatha yoga class for all levels guided by Yoganic Flow instructor Asha. Free. Eliza Howell Park, 22751 Fenkell Ave, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/ HowellParkYoga.

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

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.

Detroit Riverwalkers – Thru Aug. 8-10am. Also Thurs. For those over 50 that encourages overall health and wellness, plus fitness classes. Free. Cullen Plaza, 1340 Atwater St, Detroit. Register: Tinyurl. com/DetroitRiverwalkers.

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.

wednesdays Virtual Wednesday Connection Group – 8-9am.

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

Tai Chi – Thru Aug. 10am. With Urban Solace Yoga & Wellness. Free with registration. Milliken State Park, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit. 313-715-7709.

UrbanSolaceStudio.com.

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

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

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.

Detroit Riverwalkers – Thru Aug. 8-10am. Also Thurs. For those over 50 that encourages overall health and wellness, plus fitness classes. Free. Cullen Plaza, 1340 Atwater St, Detroit. Register: Tinyurl. com/DetroitRiverwalkers.

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 – 6-7:30pm.

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. TheChildrens Center.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.

Yoga at Palmer Park – Thru Sept. 9-10am.A traditional yoga class for all levels guided by Yoganic Flow instructors. Free. Palmer Park, 910 Merrill Plaissance, Detroit. Register: Tinyurl.com/ PalmerParkYoga.

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. Wayne County.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.

Welcome All to the Lot Sale – 12-7pm. Thru Nov. Also Sun. Lots of treasures to buy. Located 3 blocks S of Warren, near Wayne State Campus, between Cass and Second. 479 Prentis St. Makini Ahket: 313-617-2861 or Kiniket49@gmil.com.

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.

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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.

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 15.

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 ads pages 24 and 31.

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 15.

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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 15.

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 page 13.

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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.

RELIEF FROM TRAUMA, ANXIETY & DEPRESSION ACT ABSOLUTE CHOICES TODAY COUNSELING NANCY WARNARS LPC

OperationAbleNancyW@gmail.com 248-845-0513 AbsolutChoicesTherapy.com

Virtual Teletherapy for all ages.

Immediate appointments available. Accepting most insurance. Office in East Lansing.

Change happens when you take responsibility to create thinking that supports ways to feel better. Family of origin, groups, and media can have a profound effect on your inner being. Letting go of the negativity is critical to co-create new pathways toward hope, peace, and love for the life you have a choice to envision.

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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.

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 page 13.

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.

If you have seen my story, you know my story!

💙

I have struggled my entire life with my weight.

Pills, shots, powders, shakes, anything and everything I have tried it!

(Ended up In the hospital after taking diet pills, I had a heart attack!)

Struggling with thyroid issues, losing weight is HARD!

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Last fall I went to the gym for hours everyday, strictly ate clean and lost 19 pounds in 2 months That was hard!!! (Gained it all back, life happened) Fast forward to February 2nd!

Our company launched a new quad biotic for weight loss.

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To say I was skeptical was an understatement ‍♀ Ok, I’m being vulnerable!

Reduce cravings, control appetite, reduce inflammation, sleep better, lose weight! Ha ok, I will try it, what do I have to lose?

The scale didn’t really move a lot at first, but I did notice

💙the bloating was improving, 💙my stomach didn’t hurt as much 💙 I wasn’t hungry, I don’t know about you, but as soon as my brain knows I’m going on a diet, I wake up starving!!!!! 💙Inflammation GONE!!

Then my clothes started fitting better, the inches were falling off, literally!!! 🙌 🏻 Did you know that our microbiome controls our appetite, our cravings, our stress levels!!! Our ability to store fat vs lose fat! 🤯🤯🤯 Leaky gut? Sound familiar? If you have any sort of autoimmune issues, you know!

Fast forward 90 days Scary photos and I hate them lol

I’m down 37.6 pounds 41 total inches!!!!

I feel amazing!

I’m so happy!! Not just because I lost weight, but because I really FEEL BETTER! Did I mention that I haven’t exercised or went to the gym once!!!

Does your story sound a little like mine?

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