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I have struggled my entire life with my weight.

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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.

For the love of freedom and to a natural way of better living, Happy Birthday America!

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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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MOVEMENT

Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

17 THE ART OF DOING NOTHING

18 FLOWER POWER

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Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

22 POLLINATOR HAVEN Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters

26 COOL TREATS FOR HOT DAYS

DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make

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27 CANINE CALM

Anti-Anxiety Tips for Dogs

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spotlght 16 eco tip 17 inspiration 18 conscious

eating 22 green living 24 plant medicine

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healthy kids natural pet calendar farmers market directory 30 resource guide

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Get Hydrated on the Go

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ENUE Wellness is now offering Quench intravenous (IV) hydration to provide individuals holistic options for promoting wellness. Mobile IV and other services such as nutrition/weight management, diabetes education and chronic disease management are provided by board-certified nurse practitioner Kimberly Marino. Alternative/adjunct cancer therapies are offered, as well as for neuropathy and other neurologic ailments, lingering/long COVID-19 and Lyme disease.

Marino says, “We’re proud to be a mobile IV hydration company. Stay-at-home parents, athletes and busy professionals can enjoy the benefits of a wide array of IV cocktails, as well as partiers too worn out from last night’s fun, can receive a hangover recovery IV drip in the comfort of their own homes or setting of their choice. We are available for groups, as well.”

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Epiphany Moves to Historic Downtown Location

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piphany Salon & Spas, a full-service Aveda concept salon and spa, has consolidated and moved to 518 East Front Street, in Traverse City.

Services include women’s hair, men’s hair, hair color, hair removal, hair extensions, hand and foot care, massage, skin care, makeup, lashes and permanent cosmetics, body treatments and spa packages.

Manager Martina Thomas says, “To be under one roof is the best united way to bring our guests our very best, and now we are fully staffed in the salon and spa (facials, makeup and massage services) to offer you everything possible. The history is here, and we are proud to carry on.”

Owners Dawnette and David Wessell say, “We are proud to be an Aveda salon. Caring for the planet is at the heart of Aveda’s mission. Aveda was the first beauty company to use 100 percent post-consumer recycled materials in packaging.” Aveda is now Leaping Bunny Approved.

For appointments and more information, call 231-933-8010, email DWessell@EpiphanySalon.com or visit EpiphanySalon.com.

Healing Immersions

by Aria Mae Everts

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ria Mae Everts is scheduling one-day, immersive, private, healing retreats for individuals and couples at a sacred sanctuary for summer and fall. Healing immersions are for those in the midst of a difficult or transformative life event or deciding on seeking further guidance—maybe feeling overwhelmed and needing a break to reconnect and reset, or a conscious business or community leader seeking tools to better serve the world with alignment and integrity.

Everts says, “Whether you’re looking for a transformative initiation or just some space to slow down and relax in an intentionally cultivated retreat, I look forward to supporting your intentions. Feeling called to explore your spirituality and not sure where to begin? Do you already have a rich

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Network Spinal Analysis at Lighthouse Chiropractic

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ighthouse Chiropractic & Wellness Center, the office of Dr. Kurt Froese and Dr. Laura Froese, has been delivering quality chiropractic care since 1996.

Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) is a relatively new, evidenced-based approach to wellness and body awareness. A light touch at the right time and place can help the

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body abandon its defensive posture and begin true healing. The chiropractor will apply a low-force touch to certain contact points, usually along the spine, at specific moments in the respiration cycle. These precise and gentle touches alert the brain to embrace a more peaceful, resourceful state.

NSA care advances through a series of increasingly higher levels. As the body learns and heals, each level opens up new abilities to adapt, make healthier choices, enjoy life and experience a sense of ease. Based on the outcomes of research conducted at the University of California-Irvine, those receiving NSA care reported significant improvement in physical health, emotional and mental health, reduced stress and greater life enjoyment. Seventy-six percent of the more than 2,800 patients improved in every category.

Location: 1203 E. Eighth St., Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-933-1117, email LighthouseChiro@att. net or visit lcwctc.com.

Relieve Pain Naturally with Acupuncture

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ive Well Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, led by licensed and board-certified acupuncturist Sarah Lange, L.Ac., MSOM, has opened at 126 Boardman Avenue, Suite D, in

Traverse City, specializing in treating chronic pain.

She says, “Our goal is to help you live your best life!

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to healing and lifelong health.

Our integrative approach can change lives.”

Services include acupuncture, cupping/bodywork, herbal medicine and Sarah Lange nutritional consulting.

Lang advises that the most effective approach to health is designing a treatment plan tailored to individual needs.

Lange is an experienced acupuncturist and Pilates instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. Skilled in acupuncture, massage, myofascial release therapy, neuromuscular therapy and bodywork, the community and social services professional holds a Master of Science degree focused in acupuncture and Oriental medicine from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine.

For appointments and more information, call 231-492-7600, email Info@LiveWellTC.com or visit LiveWellTC.com.

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Sunday Zoom Workshop

New Digs for LUXBODY Studio

July 10, 1-4pm ET Happily, Ever After: Couples Communication Discover your differences and reduce triggers that make communication difficult. Learn and practice new, fun tools to renew your relationship!

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UXBODY, boasting a 30-minute, high-intensity, interval training fitness studio for all levels to burn fat and pump endorphins unlike any other fitness class with guaranteed results, has moved to 708 Randolph Street, in Traverse City. The woman-owned, women-powered, concierge-based health and fitness business offers private and sport-specific training programs, a Slim Down four-week program and membership packages. The new location includes a recovery lounge with infrared sauna, Himalayan salt booth and Therabody recovery therapies.

Owner Whitney Sheets, a certified trainer and nutrition coach, says, “Whether your health goals are great or small, I’m here to inspire, encourage and help. After many years in the fitness industry as an athlete and now a professional, I truly believe that health is a luxury, and everybody should be treated that way. It is such a joy to wake up everyday inspired by people like you—those that embrace challenges, push personal boundaries and ultimately enhance life experiences. For me, fitness stretches far beyond a pant size or a glorified selfie. The moment you run that extra mile, compete in a new sport or simply kick a prescription med is the moment I’ve done my job.”

For more information, call 231-642-2618, email Info@LuxbodyFitness.com or visit Luxbody Fitness.com.

Mundos Coffee is Everywhere

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undos Roasting & Co is expanding all over Traverse City. Mundos West opened on May 27 at 720 West Front Street, and the new Mundos 305 is located at 305 West Front Street. It is a brand-new, community-oriented space with large tables to hang out with friends, have meetings and work from a laptop. Mundos HQ is located at 708 Boon Street, and Mundos North is located at 206 North Saint Joseph Street, in Suttons Bay. Mundos ethically sources freshly roasted, single-origin coffees from all over the world that make life a little better. All coffees are roasted in small batches in Traverse City.

Owner Dan Clark says, “We love Traverse City. We are enamored by the natural grandeur that exists here, the life we live and the moments we share. But above all, we love the people. We want to create spaces where people experience the beauty of coffee and community.”

For more information, call 231-252-9500 or visit MundosRoastingCo.com.

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Wildflower Soap Adds Co-Op Distribution

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ildflower Soapworks offers a wide variety of soaps with exfoliants using only natural products such as oatmeal, coffee, sea salt and poppy seeds, and their products are now available at the Oryana Community Co-Op. Wildflower makes handcrafted soaps, lotions, essential oils, lip balms, bath salts, perfumes and sugar scrubs. Founder and owner Teresa Peck says, “Look for the special summer scent called Lake Michigan Beach Grass. Other favorites for summer are Summer Splash and Lemon Sunshine, to name a few.”

She recalls, “In 2002, my daughter’s second-grade class was assigned the task of putting together a science project based on a non-fiction book. I took my daughter to the bookstore and we searched the aisles; finally, a book on soap making caught our eye.

She realized that soap making was too detailed, but a few months later I tried out a recipe from the book and was hooked! After 16 years of soap making, the process of taking natural oils and turning them into soap is still magical to me.”

Co-Op locations: 260 E. Tenth St. (231-947-0191); and 3587 Marketplace Circle (231-486-2491), Traverse City. Wildflower Soapworks location: 117 River St., Elk Rapids (231-264-8000). For more information, visit WildflowerSoapworks.com.

Here Comes the Care-OVan

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pecializing in nature-based, play, arts and movement therapies, the Care-O-Van mobile mental health service Meg Mertaugh-Graber platform works with children, individuals and families, partnering with schools, private farms and parks to facilitate learning and healing as a variation to traditional in-home, outpatient and school-linked mental health services. They specialize in offering an integration of nature, play, arts, music, culinary and movement-based therapies.

Founder Meg Mertaugh-Graber M.Ed., MSW, LMSW Clinical, LICSW, says, “I offer parenting therapeutic services for parents/care-givers individually, as well as joint sessions that include both the parents/caregivers and their child. I am committed to support parents, foster parents and caregivers within the parenting journey by helping build understanding of their child’s emotional world, developmental experience and capacity, as well as their child’s innate desire to feel relationally secure.”

Discover the Path to a Happier, Healthier You through IV Hydration Therapy

IV hydration therapy provides immediate delivery of fluids and electrolytes with the addition of essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids into the bloodstream to allow for 100% absorption and utilization.

We are proud to offer mobile IV services to cater to everyone from stayat-home parents to the busy professionals, athletes, as well as partiers too worn out from last night’s fun. IV hydration therapy is provided in location of choice. Groups and events are welcome.

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Gain more awareness, knowledge and support during your pregnancy.

A Birth Doula will support you mentally, physically and emotionally, during your preganancy, labor, birth and postpartum.

What is a Birth Doula?

A birth doula encourages a birthing mom and her support partner to explore their birth options, develop a birth plan and establish goals to help achieve their birth wishes.

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Eat Grains to Reduce Inflammation and Liver Disease Risk

health briefs

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.

Dexter Dental Studio is a functional dental office located at 7300 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd., Ste. 300 in Dexter. For appointments and more information, call 734-426-8360 or email DexterDentalStudio@gmail.com.

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.

Squawk Talk

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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.

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.

Cold, Frothy & Delicious!

Bubble Tea Now Available through Labor Day! Spice and Tea Merchants of Traverse City carries more than 100 varieties of highquality loose-leaf teas, from wake-up tea to a detoxifying herbal or healthy green tea packed with antioxidants. Our bubble tea is brewed to order, and there are more than 120 flavors to choose from. Varieties include TC Cherry Bubble Tea, or Boba, or Pearl Milk Tea and others!

Providing the World’s Best Herbs, Spices, & Teas for Your Kitchen.

231-947-7423 • SpiceMerchants.biz • 145 E Front St, Traverse City July 2022

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

by Marlaina Donato

A noteworthy outcome has been a surge in demand for healthier food production using sustainable and humane practices.

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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.

When the long supply chains of the conventional food system became disrupted, many Americans found themselves feeling insecure about food availability for the first 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. Unable to drop by a nearby grocery store and get whatever they wanted whenever they wanted it, many consumers began buying locally grown produce for both practical and environmental reasons. After

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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 big-box 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.

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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 delivery. 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.

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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 deeply 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.

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role in addressing food equity, access and 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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iking in the great outdoors is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable sports on Earth, especially in the summertime, when the weather is temperate and the sun shines upon us. Unfortunately, nature’s charm can quickly fade when we stumble upon empty beverage cans, plastic sandwich bags or even worse, somebody’s still-smoldering cigarette butt, which could so easily become the next uncontrollable wildfire.

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.

Here are a few tips for treading lightly on the next hiking trip.

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.

Use sustainable gear. Wear outdoor gear by eco-friendly brands that strive to lower the carbon footprint in their sourcing, manufacturing and shipping practices,

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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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by Marlaina Donato ost of us can remember having the glorious ability to do absolutely nothing of practical significance as children. We rolled in the grass, laughed ourselves silly with friends on the street corner and happily squandered away Saturdays.

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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ury, and our physical bodies are paying for it. We feel old before our time and suffer Monday morning blues every day of the week. The Yiddish proverb, “The hardest work is to go idle,” rings truer than ever.

We envy our beloved pets when they stretch out in a patch of inviting sun or dream away rainy days, not realizing that we, too, can curl up with the idea of doing nothing. Even foxes and squirrels pause in the survival game to soak up an hour of summer. Unplugging brings us back to our breath, aligns us with our true North and prompts our blood pressure to drop a few numbers. Taking a little time to exhale and watch the clouds overhead can also kickstart our immune systems. If need be, we can appease the to-do lister inside of us by scheduling half an hour of inactivity into the weekly calendar, and when we realize how much we like shooting the breeze, we can increase it to an hour.

Consider the last time we gave ourselves permission to sip a little freedom and watch the grass grow. Poet Winifred Druhan noted, “Wasting time is being free.” We won’t win any accolades for doing nothing, but we’ll surely be happier.

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Flower Power Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

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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

strawberries, which they love in summer.

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.

Some flowers are for the eyes only, however. Many can be poisonous, so it’s important to ensure a particular species

is edible before digging in. Viljoen also advises carefully distinguishing between poisonous lookalikes when foraging: A delicious daylily and a toxic true lily look similar, but are in different plant families, for example. She also says to look for organically grown flowers that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides.

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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.

Pick the whole petal up like a taco and bite to get the full effect in a mouthful.

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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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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

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

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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.

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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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Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan. Heat on low and stir or whisk until all ingredients are blended well. If you like a thinner sauce, add water, a tablespoon at a time, but wait a few minutes until it is incorporated fully. Peanut sauce thickens more as it cools.

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imée Code has stopped trying to grow roses in her Eugene, Oregon, backyard, where the ground is too muddy for them to flourish. If we stick to plants that do well in our own region, they’ll be less susceptible to disease and pests, and we won’t need to use dangerous chemicals in our gardens, says the pesticide program director at the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

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she says. “Solitary wasps feed their young certain caterpillars that we consider pests because they eat our crops. Riverbed mussels filter our water. Stone flies help break down organic matter. Bees are effective pollinators, helping to sustain our most nutritious food sources.”

U.S. bees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, Code reports. The good news is that a few gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates, while keeping our families (and pets) free from scary chemicals.

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Gardening Tips from Aimée Code Create a resilient garden with hardy, native plants that invite both pollinators and natural enemies like solitary wasps, lacewings and hoverflies, which help control pest populations.

Use restraint when trimming plants or clearing debris. Many bees create nests inside pithy stems and downed wood or underneath bunch grasses and fallen leaves.

Develop a greater tolerance for weeds, embracing a slightly wilder garden aesthetic.

Create a resilient garden with hardy, native plants that invite both pollinators and natural enemies like solitary wasps, which help control pest populations.

Avoid using herbicides by mulching and manually pulling weeds before they go to seed.

A few pests in the vegetable garden are okay, as long as they don’t harm overall production. Search online for non-chemical solutions by vegetable type and location. As in farming, try rotating crops or look into companion planting to learn which plants work well together. Ensure the soil has what each plant needs. For example, blueberries require an acidic soil.

Pesticides address the symptom rather than the problem. Killing pests may be a temporary fix, but won’t address the underlying cause, so the problem will likely return. Even so-called “reduced risk” products contain concerning chemicals for pollinators.

Always try non-chemical solutions first.

For example, instead of applying a fungicide to address powdery mildew, water the affected plant less and prune it to improve air flow.

Eco-Friendly Pest Management According to Ryan Anderson, community integrated pest management manager at the IPM Institute of North America, “Chemicals should only be used in a lawn or garden as a last resort, and even then, only the least amount of the least harmful product.” For reduced-risk and organic product lists, visit Tinyurl.com/EPAPesticideList and Midwest GrowsGreen.org.

Anderson laments the rampant overuse of noxious products, including glyphosate and 2,4-D, which are classified as probable and possible carcinogens, respectively, by the International Agency for Research on Cancer; commercial fertilizers that lead to nitrogen and phosphorus runoffs, threatening marine wildlife; and pyrethroid insecticides for mosquito control, which kill most insects.

He champions sustainable measures, start-

ing with a reduction of turf grass. “People like sitting on their lawn, but try keeping it as minuscule as possible and plant native plants which require less maintenance,” he says. “Make sure you’re not planting grass where grass doesn’t want to grow.”

Consider an eco-lawn with micro-clover in the mix, Anderson advises. “Clover recycles nitrogen and stays green in drought conditions, so you don’t have to fertilize or water, and you only need to mow eco-lawns once a month.”

Lawn Care Strategies from Ryan Anderson For weeds, the best defense is a dense, deeply rooted, turf grass system that will out-compete for air, water, nutrients and sunlight.

Aerate the lawn in the fall by removing narrow, three-to-six-inch-deep cores and leaving them on the soil. After a day or two, mow the cores over to return nutrients to the soil. Spread turf seed over bare-soil areas and over the entire lawn whenever aeration is conducted.

Before or after aerating, spread one-quarter to one-half inch of compost over the lawn to promote a nutrient- and microbiology-rich, spongy soil structure. Visit Composting Council.org for reputable suppliers and DIY instructions for high-quality compost.

Apply leaf mulch and grass clippings to feed and promote protozoa, bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter, recycle nutrients, inhibit plant pathogens, balance pH and aerate the soil.

Mow less often and as high as possible to minimize stressing the grass plant. Lawns need only a single, one-inch watering per week.

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orch Cannabis Co. CEO Kelly Young started a mobile extraction company in 2017 to help farmers, and once invested, she had lab tests done on the end product oil and researched each cannabinoid. After learning about the acidic molecules versus the carbon molecules, Young educated herself by making new products and sending out samples to receive feedback and customer testimonials.

Specifically, her THCA and THC/ CBD formulations were proving effective for various health conditions and she noted how different delivery methods varied in effectiveness from person to person. Young says, “After reaching out to extractors in the industry, we refined our processing to maximize the full plant during our extraction techniques. We offer a full-spectrum approach creating infused products with unique cannabinoid ratios suitable for any desired experience for any level of consumer. Creating spiritually uplifting plant products that support holistic wellness and self-care is always at the heart of what we do. We also provide raw, 24

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Formulated with recovery in mind, the Torch Cannabis Co. product line has something for everyone. “We gear our blends to appeal to a soccer mom trying to keep ahead of life or a professional who just wants a little tea with milk and honey at the end of a day,” says Young. “Torch Cannabis Co. has the autonomy to create new products that make life easier for the cannabis consumer. The Happy Hippies Party line includes several different kits to enjoy eating the size brownie one really wishes for. Gone are the days of cutting a brownie into 10 pieces and praying that one square doesn’t have the whole amount.

Our THCA and CBDA product line, Graceful Grass, is geared toward providing people who struggle with addiction with other forms of cannabis that does not create a psychotropic effect.”

THCA is rarely found in the marketplace because it doesn’t get people high, yet it requires the extra regulatory compliance due to federal prohibition of cannabis.

Their sister company, My TCBD, has been gifting CBDA through the nonprofit Free Relief which maintains a small base of individuals and provides them free cannabis oil for no cost. “Every time you purchase a Torch Cannabis Co or My TCBD product, 1 percent of the proceeds goes back to support Free Relief,” says Young. Ultimately, she has a goal of running a wellness center where people can come to stay and

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Cool Treats for Hot Days

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by Sheila Julson

any of us have fond childhood memories of cool confections from the neighborhood ice cream truck on sultry summer days. By creating homemade, hot-weather treats with our kids, we get to enjoy the delights of fresh, seasonal produce and inventive flavor combinations, while also providing our kids with kitchen fun, healthy fare without unwelcome additives and summertime memories of their own.

“There are plenty of frozen treats from the grocery store that are in the natural or organic categories, but sometimes those still have levels of sweeteners, sugar or other preservatives that we don’t want or need,” says Annie Wegner LeFort, a Milwaukee-based chef and founder of the healthy living business EatMoveMKE.com. She has been making frozen pops for her 13-year-old daughter Vera since she was a toddler. Anything that is homemade is more economical and has less packaging, Wegner LeFort says. Pop molds can be used over and over, and even cups can be used and reused as molds to reduce waste.

Crafting Cool Treats. Making frozen pops can be as easy as mashing fruits and other ingredients in a bowl, pouring the mixture into molds and freezing them. A blender or a food processor can be used to make a smoother mix, with parents supervising younger kids. Older children that know how to use small appliances can safely blend—and clean up—without supervision. Wegner LeFort notes that young kids might enjoy straightforward flavor combinations, but older kids with more developed palates can experiment with herbs or exotic concoctions.

Parents can deftly blend vegetables and herbs into frozen pops and refreshing summer smoothies without being detected by finicky eaters. She recommends adding spinach to fruit 26

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blends with berries or dark-colored fruits: “You don’t even really see the greens. They are overtaken by the blue and purple fruits.”

Beets or beet juice, which is high in iron and vitamins, also add a beautiful color to berry blends. Cooked and mashed sweet potatoes lend a vibrant orange to red and yellow blends made with strawberries or pineapple.

Gwen Eberly, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based chef who teaches cooking to kids and teens through the Zest! cooking school, recalls making healthy, decadent, frozen orange cream pops with her mother and enjoying them on her farmhouse porch on hot summer days. “The original orange cream pops recipe came from a cookbook called More With Less, a compilation of recipes offered by Mennonite women in the 1970s,” Eberly says. She made them with her own children when they were young, and they became a family favorite. Now, as teenagers, they make the treats themselves all year long.

Other simple cool snacks include monkey tails—frozen bananas rolled in melted chocolate. “That’s a simple and healthy treat that can be topped with nuts or seeds. If you use dark chocolate, that helps cut down on sugar,” Wegner LeFort advises. Ice cream sandwiches can be made with either storebought or homemade cookies and ice cream.

“Those have endless options for creativity and different flavor combinations.”

Jessi Walter Brelsford, founder and “Chief Bud” at the cooking school Taste Buds Kitchen, based in New York City, recommends putting a fun twist on fruit salad with Rainbow Kabobs, which parents and kids can make together. “Our recipe uses fresh, summer favorites like strawberries, cantaloupe, kiwis and blueberries, but depending on your family’s preferences, you can easily make these with any fruit sturdy enough to go on the skewers,” she says. “Kids love helping out, so get them even more excited to be involved by using cool tools together, like a melon baller or crinkle cutter.

It will help them practice fine motor skills and pattern recognition by threading the fruits onto the skewers in specific patterns.”

With a little encouragement and experimentation, kids will be proudly and happily creating their own delicious and healthy summer snacks.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

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Canine Calm

Anti-Anxiety Tips for Dogs

by Ronica O’Hara

fireworks strategies of 1,225 dog owners concluded that the most effective method was what they called “counterconditioning”—turning a negative into a positive with treats. As the fireworks exploded, these owners played with their dogs, gave them chews and treats, and expressed positive emotions; their dogs were on average 70 percent less anxious. The method works best when a dog’s calmness is reinforced on a daily basis, say the researchers.

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.

IT’S A WRAP. The Swiss study also found that 44 percent of dogs became calmer during fireworks after being wrapped in a tight-fitting pressure vest. Sold commercially under such names as ThunderShirt and Anxiety Wrap, the vests can also be easily improvised at home by following YouTube videos. A tight wrap helped soothe the trembling of Zed, the Japanese Chin of Amy Tokic, editor-in-chief of the Toronto-based PetGuide.com. “He’s still not comfortable with loud noises, but when he’s snuggly swaddled, he doesn’t get into a panic state over it,” she says.

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hen they signed the Declaration of Independence, little did our country’s founders know that more than two centuries later, their revolutionary act would lead to millions of dogs trembling, cringing and running for cover. As many as 45 percent of American pet dogs are struck with “fireworks phobia”, studies show, and more dogs run away over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time of the year, report animal control officials.

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.

TURN IT AROUND. Swiss scientists at the University of Bern’s Companion Animal Behavior Group that analyzed the New Year’s

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.

Even if your pet doesn’t get the exact wording, they understand the connotation behind it.”

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

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we exchange gardening ideas, see the latest gardening tools, bid on garden enhancements, and enjoy a tasty lunch. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix.

CharlevoixAreaGardenClub.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 2 National Cherry Festival – July 2-9. How do you top eight days of food, fun and family-friendly activities and entertainment? With a cherry, of course.

CherryFestival.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 8 Blissfest Folk & Roots Festival – July 8-10. Enjoy live music, silent disco, buskers, folkscool, healing arts, as well as art and food vendors. 3695 Division Rd, Harbor Springs. BlissfestFestival.org.

Explore and Strengthen your Intuition Class II – 6-7:30pm. Explore the depths and levels of intuition through practice exercises. This is to help develop a trust with the messages that you receive and to help you honor your own unique way of receiving those messages. $55. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E Eighth St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595.

PureEssenceWellnessCenter.com.

Phil Pratt Organ Concert – 7-8pm. Wonderful organ concert followed by a reception. Free.

Christ Episcopal Church 101 State St, Charlevoix.

Charlevoix.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Summer Art and Craft Show – July 9-10. 10am6pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Offering an exciting mix of fine arts and hobby crafts. Free admission. 400 Bridge St, Charlevoix. VisitCharlevoix.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8

THURSDAY, JULY 14

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Venetian Festival – July 16-24. An 8-day festival that showcases big-name concerts, fireworks, a carnival, street and boat parades, athletic events, beachfront activities, street vendors, buskers and more. Visit Charlevoix, 109 Mason St, Charlevoix.

VenetianFestival.com.

MONDAY, JULY 11

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. Mor info: bit.ly/FWWHealingTrauma.

TUESDAY, JULY 12 Farm-to-Table Dinner & Tour – 6-10pm. Catered by Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering, the 3-course meal will showcase meats and vegetables sourced from local farms. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Charlevoix Area Garden Club Luncheon – 11am1pm. An afternoon with an entertaining speaker as

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Castle Farms Pottery and Wine – 6-8pm. All paints, supplies and artist guidance included.

Once you have completed your pieces, they will be transported to the Cottage Pottery studio for professional glazing and firing. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

Plein Air Paint Out – July 14-15. More than 30 visiting and local artists to take part. Artists will be painting on location at various spots around Charlevoix. Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton St, Charlevoix. CharlevoixCircle.org.

Community Hike & Meditation – 10:30am. A mindful walk as you explore the trails & beauty of northern Michigan. Hike will be under 2 miles long; all fitness levels. Free. Brown Bridge Quiet Area, Traverse City. YenYogaFitness.com.

Castle Farms Sip and Paint – 6-8pm. Follow along with the guide and paint a unique canvas while enjoying 1918 Cellars wine. $35. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

Fairy Garden Make and Take Class – 6-7:30pm.

Create your very own miniature garden to lure in fairies, dragons and garden gnomes. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

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.

Birdwatching Hike – 8am. Join Michigan Legacy Art Park’s executive director & birding guide Angie Quinn on a birdwatching hike through the Art Park. $5, free/17 & under. Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville. Crystal Mountain.com.

Beulah Art Fair – 10am-5pm. Immerse yourself in the creativity of the many artists and craftspeople who participate in this show. Free admission. Beulah Village Park, 273 S Benzie Blvd, Beulah. 231-3831120. clcba.org/event/beulah-art-fair.

TUESDAY, JULY 26 Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden with Native Plants – 1pm. With Tom Ford, Four Seasons Nursery, Leelanau County. Elk Rapids Harbor Pavilion, Isle of Pines Dr, Elk Rapids. ElkRapidsGardenClub.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 29

South Arm Classics – Festival combines a Classic Car Show, Classic Boat Show with both land and water displays, a Brew Fest, food, entertainment and more.

Water Street, East Jordan, 204 Water St, East Jordan. ejchamber.org/events/summer/south-arm-classics.

Boyne Thunder – 9am-2pm. Unique boating event showcases high-performance boats, slicing through the waters of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan on a 150-mile excursion. Free. Visit Charlevoix, 109 Mason St, Charlevoix. Boynethunder.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 Dunesville Music Festival – July 22-24. Featuring a full schedule of music, workshops and kid’s activities, along with an art gallery, fire performances, and eclectic food and craft vendors. Harmony Pines, 4846 N Hulbert Rd, Interlochen. DunesvilleMusicFestival.com.

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

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

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THURSDAY, JULY 21 39th Friendly Garden Club Garden Walk – 11am6pm. The flowers are in bloom and their fragrance scents the air. Theme: Between the Bays. Old Mission Peninsula. TheFriendlyGardenClub.org.

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ongoing events

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.

Care-O-Van – Specializing in nature-based, play, arts and movement therapies, the mobile mental health service platform works to facilitate learning and healing as a variation to traditional in-home, outpatient and school-linked mental health services.

More info: Careovan.com.

Healing Immersion Retreats – Thru fall. With Aria Mae Everts. Schedule a 1-day, immersive, private, healing retreats for individuals and couples. For those during a difficult or transformative life event or decision that seek further guidance. Free consultation. Bellaire. For more info: 774-578-2762, Aria@AriaMae.com or AriaMae.com.

Get Hydrated on the Go – Renue Wellness offering Quench intravenous (IV) hydration to provide individuals holistic options for promoting wellness.

Mobile IV and other services provided by board-certified nurse practitioner Kimberly Marino. For more info: RenueWellness.net.

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. Sacred LightsCollective.com.

weekly Backroads to Bier’s Music Series – Thru Sept.

7-9pm. Features local artists throughout Northern Michigan. Bier’s Inwood Brewery, 17959 Ferry Rd, Charlevoix. BiersInwoodBrewery.com.

sundays Interlochen 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.

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

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.

Congregational Church, 8066 W State St, Central Lake. AmiraHamzarRaks.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.

identify the beautiful and unique wildflowers. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire.

Register: GrassRiver.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.

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

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

Kingsley Farmers Market – Thru Sept 28. 3-7pm.

Brownson Memorial Park, 205 S Brownson, Kingsley. TraverseCity.com.

Empowerment Circle – 5:30-6:30pm. 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.

Jazz at the Library – July 6-Aug 17. 7-8pm. Not held July 20. Bring own chairs. Charlevoix Library, 220 Clinton St, Charlevoix. CharlevoixLibrary.org.

thursdays

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.

Live on the Lake Summer Concert Series – Thru Aug 11. 7-9pm. East Park, 400 Bridge St, Charlevoix. VisitCharlevoix.com.

fridays Local Ground: Celebrating Local Musicians – Fri & Sat thru Sept 3. Times & dates vary. Celebrate and support local musicians with short outdoor performances for series ticket holders to enjoy while picnicking before the shows and for guests to enjoy while visiting the farm during our Lavender Fest Fridays. 7354 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City. LavenderHillFarm.com.

Bellaire Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm.

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

Naturalist on the Trail – Thru Aug. 10:30am1:30pm. A naturalist will be stationed outdoors on our trail system, offering a new mobile mini-program each week. Donation. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Register: GrassRiver.org.

The Goddess Workout Beginner Belly Dance Rhythms: Maksoum – 6-7pm. Learn 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. AmiraHamzarRaks.com.

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

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

tuesdays

Living with Joy – July 7, 14, 21. 6-7:30pm. Lift up your spirit and join chose joy, releasing struggle, and opening to your unlimited potential for personal power and spiritual transformation. $10 donation.

Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E Eighth St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. PureEssenceWellnessCenter.com.

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

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

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SPICE & TEA MERCHANTS

EARTH LABS

317a E Front St, Traverse City 231-421-1490 EarthLabsHeal.com Subtle modalities including sound, light, frequency and thermogenic therapies to enhance and transform your quality of life. Our techno-therapy will reduce pain and restore energy. See ads page 18 and back cover.

CBD PRODUCTS

145 E Front St, Traverse City 231-947-7423 SpiceMerchants.biz/traverse-cityspice-store Providing the world’s best herbs, spices and teas for your kitchen. We carry over 200 spices from everyday use to the most exotic as well as over 120 different teas.

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FRESH MILK HERD SHARES

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SHARED BLESSINGS FARM

Kelly Young MyTCBD.com All-Natural CBD p r o d u c t s . We source from only organic, environmentally socially responsible companies that believe in cruelty-free testing. Life is too short to feel anything less than your personal best. Ask about our distributor options where you can be your own boss. See ad page 25.

We are a family farm focused on healthy soils to produce healthy animals so they can produce healthy raw milk for your good. Taste to know the difference. See ad page 8.

GIFT CERTIFICATES URBAN OASIS SALT SPA

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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.

COACHING & COUNSELING ARIA MAE EVERTS

Coach, Facilitator, Healer Aria@AriaMae.com AriaMae.com Spiritually integrative coaching, healing and retreats for Conscious Leaders. In-person and virtual personal development for those who envision a world where all life is honored. See ad page 19.

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7291 18 Mile Rd, Marion 231-743-2286

13709 S. West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City 231-938-6020

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Give the gift of health and beauty this holiday season.

Treat a loved one to our dry salt therapy, massage, detox, organic facial services, or exclusive salt room made from 15,000 pounds of Himalayan pink salt that supports overall health and wellness. See ad page 17.

HALOTHERAPY URBAN OASIS SALT SPA

13709 S. West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City 231-938-6020 UrbanOasisSaltSpa.com

Dry salt therapy, massage, detox, organic facial services, exclusive salt room made from 15,000 pounds of Himalayan pink salt supports overall health and wellness. See ad page 17.

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HEALTHY PET SQUARE DEAL COUNTRY STORE

900 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City 231-946-5030 SquareDealCountryStore.com

Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you find the best food, treats and

products for your pets.

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 3 and 20.

LESS ANXIETY NATURALLY EARTH LABS

317a E Front St, Traverse City 231-421-1490 EarthLabsHeal.com Advanced technologies in the sound and light lab ease anxiety and relieve chronic pain. Enhance your mood and bring balance to the limbic system. See ads page 18 and back cover.

MEDICAL/CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS WHOLE HEALTH TRAVERSE CITY

3639 Cass Rd, Traverse City 231-943-2100 WholeHealthTC.org

We help people suffering with chronic joint and muscle pain, and peripheral neuropathy to decrease pain, increase quality of life, and maximize their competitive edge. See ad page 13.

farmers market directory 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 7.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH WORKSHOPS INNER LISTENING™ WORKSHOPS

Rev. Julie Chai 231-922-9699 InnerListening.me

Inner Listening™ workshops for compassionate self-awareness, presence, serenity, love, and joy, offer you the theory, practice, and support to move beyond emotional reactions and into deep healing, compassion and empowerment. See ad page 8.

SCHOOL / EDUCATION NATUROPATHIC INSTITUTE OF THERAPIES & EDUCATION

503 East Broadway St, Mt. Pleasant 989-773-1714 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 7.

WELLNESS & HYDRATION RENUE WELLNESS & HYDRATION

KimberlyMarinoDNP@yahoo.com 231-252-1000 RenueWellness.net

We’re proud to be a mobile IV hydration company. Stay-athome parents, athletes and busy professionals can enjoy the benefits of a wide array of IV cocktails, as well as partiers too worn out from last night’s fun, can receive a hangover recovery IV drip in the comfort of their own homes or setting of their choice.

We are available for groups, as well. See ad page 9.

RELIEF FROM TRAUMA, ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

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.

Between Cass and Union streets, Traverse City 231-922-2050 June-October Saturdays, 7:30am-12pm Wednesdays, 8am-12pm

FARMERS MARKET AT THE VILLAGE & GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS

830 Cottageview Dr, Ste 101, Traverse City 231-941-1900 Traverse City's only year-round indoor market.

Mondays, May-October, 2-6pm Saturdays, November-April, 10am-2pm

EMPIRE FARMERS MARKET

10234 W Front Street, Empire 231-866-0922 Saturdays, June 11-September 3, 9am-1pm

GROW BENZIE FARMERS MARKET

5885 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia 231-882-9510

ACT ABSOLUTE CHOICES TODAY COUNSELING NANCY WARNARS LPC

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

SARA HARDY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET

INTERLOCHEN FARMERS MARKET

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734-757-7929

2112 M 137, Interlochen 231-970-1340 Sundays, 9am-2pm

GLEN ARBOR FARMERS MARKET

6394 Western Ave., Glen Arbor 231-866-0922 Tuesdays, June-September, 9am-1pm

LAKE LEELANAU FARMERS MARKET

112 W Philip Street, Lake Leelanau 231-866-0922 Sundays, June 14-September 6, 9am-1pm

NORTHPORT FARMERS MARKET

105 Bay Street, Northport 231-866-0922 Fridays, June 7-September 13, 9am-1pm

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER ARTISANS & FARMERS MARKET

461 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey 231-347-4337 October to June, 10am-1pm July 2022

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