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am so grateful to my mother for encouraging me to trust my own instincts and allowing me to make my own mistakes. I think it is the greatest gift I have been able to pass on to my own children. From early on, most of us are taught to look outside ourselves for the answers we seek, yet trusting our instincts can give us insights that empower and connect us to our body’s own intelligence. Honoring those inklings or ignoring them can have lasting effects, too.

This month’s issue is all about nurturing our children to lead vibrant and healthy lives, and I’ve personally experienced that in order to raise a healthy family in this consumer-driven marketplace; it all starts with decisions we make at home. Fostering an environment of exploration and reflection among my own children has empowered them with more confidence and resilience to handling issues that come their way. I’ve proudly (and sometimes tentatively) watched them, through thick and thin, learn and grow into the unique, kind and independent individuals I know and love.

Inside our pages this month, you’ll find an abundance of vital information for parents and caretakers to help increase opportunities for independence as their youngsters grow.

Our main feature, “Raising a Well-Rounded Child: Practical Ways to Build Lasting Life Skills,” includes training in mind-body tools such as meditation and mindfulness, as well as information about the importance of connecting deeply with nature.

Some of my fondest memories are from “home-unschooling” my four children.

This educational approach advocates learner-chosen activities as a primary means for expanding young people’s innate curiosity and offers opportunities to explore topics that interest them. Most days you could find us outside engaged with nature, a superb place for cross-disciplinary learning about relevant subjects in ways that are meaningful and practical to them.

One of our favorite places for adventure when my kids were growing up was the beach at Independence Lake, in Dexter. With a portable microscope in hand, we examined the biodiversity of marine and other life in and around the water while swimming, picnicking and playing. I cherished being free of TV and just basking in the grace of nature together. Learning and moving at our own pace fed us on many levels and drew us closer in our happy cocoon.

As kids now move into a world fraught with divisions and conflict, I believe it is imperative they are equipped with a curious, caring and courageous spirit. Our Healthy Kids department, “Mindful Kudos: Best Ways to Praise Kids and Boost Self-Confidence,” helps us find a balance while giving ample encouragement. We hope you will also find all of this month’s content impactful and practical.

Summer sure is sizzling along—it all seems to fly by so fast, so let’s take the time to indulge in its more relaxed schedule as we put busy agendas aside to be more present with our children and make the most of the summer holidays before they jump into the new school year.

Make the best of every moment and hug your children today and every day.

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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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atural Balance Wellness Medical Center now offers in-home hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to patients and clients with a prescription or working with their team of doctors.

Historically, this type of medical service was limited to hospitals and cost prohibitive for most people, especially at higher pressures.

However, with sound engineering and high-quality products designed for autonomous use, low-, medium- and high-pressure HBOT has become more convenient and less expensive for those that want to use the modality in the privacy of their own homes.

HBOT has broad applications and many therapeutic benefits, depending on pressure, length of therapy and adjunctive care to include nutritional supplements and medications.

Natural Balance Hyperbarics clients include professional and collegiate athletes, individuals with cognitive decline, physical pain and inflammation, post-brain injury and stroke, kids on the autism spectrum or with other other neuro-developmental disorders, as well as individuals seeking general wellness and anti-aging strategies to enhance their preemptive care.

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rbor Healing and Nutri-Metics is offering Australian facials and customized skin care regimes. Seniors receive a 20 percent discount and students receive a 15 percent discount. Thirty-minute to two-hour sessions are available, and a facial can be added to a massage appointment.

Owner Sher Wells specializes in medical massage for muscular pain removal plus facials and customized skin care regimes. She sells Nutri-Metics skin care products, the world’s leading skin care, designed in Australia and made in New Zealand since 1968. Nutri-Metics is cruelty-free, PETA-approved and made with plant extracts using the finest botanicals, minerals, antioxidants and natural oils, including their flagship apricot kernel.

Wells holds a bachelor’s degree from Sienna Heights University, attended the AMTA School Health Enrichment Center and has been a medical massage therapist since 1987. She specializes in severe muscular pain remal such as from slips and falls, car accidents, repetitive motion injuries and sports injuries.

Location: 1218 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-239-3344, email SherrelWells@icloud.com or visit SherMassageAndFacials.com. See ad page 30.

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stablished in 2017, Arogya Veda is a yoga shaala where hatha yoga classes, meditation and pranayama classes, and yoga teacher training are offered, as well as Ayurvedic consultations. They teach yoga, pranayama and Ayurvedic lifestyle changes, as well both vegetarian and vegan cooking classes.

Owner Pradeepa Rayasam says, “Our panchakarma treatment is designed to clean out toxins from your body, rejuvenate and strengthen your immune system. You will also get a personalized diet tailored to your body type and a lot of recipes and resources. Learn how you can heal your body from within. With autumn coming, now is the time to reach out, as this is a program offered just twice per year, in spring and fall.” The benefits of panchakarma include detoxing the body and rejuvenating the mind.

Rayasam is a certified yoga instructor and certified Ayurveda practitioner and counselor who says, “I bring a multidisciplinary approach and work with you to build a tailored plan based on your

body type to sustain a healthy lifestyle.”

Location: 2458 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 248-736-4633, email Arogya.Veda.AnnArbor@gmail.com or visit ArogyaVeda.org.

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rbor Farms Market, serving the Ann Arbor community since 1979 with local and organic produce, fresh Michigan grass-fed beef and a gourmet deli, is hiring for part-time positions for cashier, stock and barista with career opportunities. Wages start at $15 and up.

They work directly with certified organic Lamb Farm (Manchester) and Graham’s Organics (Rosebush), Miller nonGMO and organic chicken and Shoreline Salmon.

Email resumes to Info@ArborFarms.com. Location: 2103 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor. For more info, call 734-996-8111 or visit ArborFarms.com.

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ooksweet is a cozy community spot to browse and chat about books located near the University of Michigan north campus. They will donate 10 percent of the profits from Banned Book Club reads to the American Civil Liberties Union as part of their annual Banned Books Week celebrations in September. The August 5 selection from 8 to 9 p.m. is Toni Morrison’s novel, The Bluest Eye. Masks are required and vaccination cards will be checked at the door.

Their monthly Banned Book Club for teens and adults, hosted by Shaun Manning, local author and co-owner, explores the themes, characters, cultural context and personal resonance of books banned from public school libraries and curriculums in the United States.

Morrison says, “The thought that leads me to contemplate with dread the erasure of other voices, of unwritten novels, poems whispered or swallowed for fear of being heard by the wrong people, outlawed languages flourishing underground, essayists’ questions challenging authority never being posed, unstated plays, cancelled films ... that thought is a nightmare, as though a whole universe is being described in invisible ink.”

Location: 1729 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor. RSVP to ShopBooksweet. com/4-18-banned-book-club. For more information, call 734-929-4112 or visit ShopBooksweet.com.

Mental Health Fundraiser

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itizen Yoga and BLND Health Yoga at the Big House, a mental health fundraiser, community fair and yoga class, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, August 6, at Michigan Stadium.

Check-in is at 9 a.m.

The event features an all-levels yoga class with Kacee Must, owner of Citizen Yoga, plus a talk about suicide awareness and prevention with Scott Halpert. Citizen Yoga has locations in Bloomfield Township, Detroit and Royal Oak. Admission is $20. Location: 1201 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. For tickets, visit Tinyurl.com/YogaAtBigHouse. For more information, visit blnd health.com.

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ateway Chiropractic owner Dr. Diane Babalas is an Ann Arbor chiropractor that specializes in the Bio-Geometric Integration (B GI) method pioneered

by Dr. Sue Brown.

She says, “BGI recognizes that there is an innate geometry in the b o dy. This geometry is a reflection of the innate music that we are.

By identifying, understanding and utilizing the geometry, the chiropractor can better assess and release the subluxation. The geometry allows us to glimpse the entire effect of the subluxation, thus making it possible to release it as an integrated whole. It also allows us to prioritize the incredible number of subluxation patterns so that the timing of each release is optimum.”

Location: 210 Collingwood St., Ste. 100, Ann Arbor. For appointments and more information, call 734-239-6060, email GatewayBGI@gmail. com or visit GatewayChiropracticBGI.com.

Volunteers Needed for Ozone House Cleanup

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zone House is looking for help with Volunteer Service Day, part of the Volunteer Outdoor Service Days collection, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., August 13, to clean up their outdoor space and finish mulching a new nature trail behind the main building. The nature trail leads to the Huron River and will also serve as an outdoor healing space for young people. Minors 15 and older are welcome accompanied by a parent or guardian. Water and snacks are provided, BYO gloves and rakes. Please RSVP if interested in volunteering.

Ozone House helps youth lead safe, healthy, productive lives.

They are the only agency in Washtenaw County that provides free, confidential, voluntary shelter and support services to homeless youth, including runaways and high-risk youth from 10 to 20 years old and their families.

Location: 1600 N. Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti. To RSVP, call 734-662-2222, email mhollowell@OzoneHouse.org or visit OzoneHouse.org.

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734-585-5333, email Info@PlayProject.org or visit PlayProject.org.

he PLAY Project is an evi dence-based, parent-training program for professionals to help children with autism and their families. Richard Solomon, M.D., a developmental and behavioral pediatrician in Ann Arbor, developed it in 2001 in response to the need for evidenced-based, intensive, early intervention for children with autism and a desire to support the development of relationships between children and their caregivers.

An online PLAY intensive workshop for parents and professionals will take place from August 10 to 12 to benefit Feed the Need Autism and Special Needs Activity Center. Participants will learn to playfully engage children with autism in an evidence-based course that is fun and practical with 10 hours of content to be completed asynchronously and two live sessions to answer questions in person over a three-week period.

A recent, three‐year, multi‐site, randomized, controlled trial showed improvements in both parent‐child interaction and autism diagnosis. The PLAY Project is available in close to 30 states and nine countries so far.

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Local breweries and craft beverage artisans are supporting a House that Beer Built fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley. Habitat is highlighting local partners that have united to raise money to build a house for a local family or individual in need—more than $8,000 this year— plus volunteers to help build it.

Erratic Ale Co., in Dexter; Arbor Brewing, with Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti and Tap Room in Plymouth; Unity Vibrations Kombucha, in Ypsilanti; Witch’s Hat, in South Lyon; Miss Kim, in Ann Arbor; and Ypsilanti Cocktail Club, in Ypsilanti.

Donations are welcome at h4h.org/ housethatbeerbuilt.

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Women Have Unique Dental Health Issues Reproductive and oral tissue have similar characteristics and hormone receptors.

One example is relaxin, the hormone that prepares the body for childbirth by relaxing ligaments. The ligaments that surround the teeth in the jawbone also have relaxin receptors. These physiological characteristics specific to women require a unique approach in comparison to men’s oral health. Women go through vast hormonal fluctuations throughout their life, such as puberty, birth control, pregnancy, in vitro fertilization, postpartum and menopause.

Birth control, for example, has a tremendous impact on oral health, especially types that are higher in estrogen and progesterone. It is linked to increased periodontal inflammation, exaggerated reactions from plaque due to the hormone increases and a decrease in natural hormones that impacts the health of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Due to these hormonal transitions, an approach with a higher emphasis on prevention is key. Often, women taking birth control or in a transition period come to the dental office for more frequent care.

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Follow a Mediterranean Diet to Tackle Depression Depression has risen during the pandemic among people ages 18 to 24. A recent Rutgers University survey found that half of a group of young adults reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression and another 23 percent noted milder symptoms. A new Australian study points to an effective strategy: a Mediterranean diet. Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney tested 72 men with depression between 18 and 25 years of age. After 12 weeks, those in the group that ate colorful vegetables, legumes, whole grains, oily fish, olive oil and raw, unsalted nuts had significantly lower levels of depression and reported a higher quality of life compared to those in the control group that did not cut back on fast foods, sugar and red meats.

“We were surprised by how willing the young men were to take on a new diet,” says lead researcher Jessica Bayes.

“Many were keen to continue the diet once the study ended, which shows how effective, tolerable and worthwhile they found the intervention. It suggests that medical doctors and psychologists should consider referring depressed young men to a nutritionist or dietitian as an important component of treating clinical depression.”

Optimize Gut Health in Kids with ADHD or Autism Symptoms The key role that the microbiome plays in children’s health has been documented in a new study that links gut health to symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.

Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University and the National University of Natural Medicine tested 135 children with ADHD that took no medication. For eight weeks, half of the children took a placebo and half took vitamin and mineral supplements at doses between the recommended daily allowance and what is considered the upper tolerable limit. The ones taking the micronutrients were three times more likely to show symptomatic improvement on blinded clinician ratings, compared to those in the placebo group (54 percent versus 18 percent).

Take a Social Media Break to Improve Mental Health With 82 percent of Americans using apps like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, scrolling through social media has become an unconscious automatic behavior for many. But that distraction comes with a price, indicates a new study by the UK’s University of Bath. Half of the 154 participants ages 18 to 72 stopped using virtually all social media for one week, reducing their average usage time from eight hours to 21 minutes for that period. After the seven days, they showed significant improvements in their well-being, depression and anxiety scores compared to those in a control group that did not take such a break. “Scrolling social media is so ubiquitous that many of us do it almost without thinking, from the moment we wake up to when we close our eyes at night,” says lead researcher Jeff Lambert. “But if you are spending hours each week scrolling and you feel it is negatively impacting you, it could be worth cutting down on your usage to see if it helps.”

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Raising a Well-Rounded Child Practical Ways to Build Lasting Life Skills

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A broad-based education, artistic and cultural exploration, experiences of diverse cultures, and connecting with nature can help develop a solid foundation.

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hildhood is a time of magical discovery and a training ground for adult life. Yet today’s world introduces unprecedented problems that can challenge a child’s bedrock: escalating violence including mass shootings, bullying, social media pressure, environmental crises and cultural conflict, not to mention the COVID-19 lockdowns.

For kids to develop the solid foundation they will need in these trying times, a powerful approach is a full-spectrum one that rounds out their experiences and skills, while instilling confidence and resilience. It includes a broad-based education, artistic and cultural exploration, experiences of diverse cultures, training in mind-body tools, healthy eating habits and connecting with nature. These facets enable children to cope, adapt and thrive in a changing world. It gives them the necessary building blocks for the rest of their lives, which has an invaluable return for all of us now and for future generations.

The Parental Toolbox. Boston-based Casey O’Brien Martin, an expressive arts thera-

pist and author of Skills for Big Feelings: A Guide for Teaching Kids Relaxation, Regulation, and Coping Techniques, defines a well-rounded child as “one who is balanced in the many different areas of their life: socially with friends and by having their own interests and hobbies; physically by being active and eating nourishing foods; emotionally by accepting and acknowledging their feelings and using coping skills to deal with uncomfortable or stressful situations.”

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Encouraging kids to try new things—and allowing them to experience failure—affects how they respond to life. “Well-rounded children are flexible in their thinking toward changes in schedule or environment, have been exposed to boundaries and as they mature, can apply their different experiences to their understanding of safety, social skills, fundamental learning and communication,” says April Christopherson, an occupational therapist and owner of Exploration Kids Therapy, in Gunnison, Colorado.

Kids keenly observe and try on adult behavior, and in this practice lies tremendous potential. “One of the very best things parents, caregivers and educators can do is to model healthy coping skills. Just telling kids what to do is not enough. We need to walk the talk, too,” Martin says. Attaining family balance is key to avoid overscheduling and feeling overwhelmed, especially if prompting kids to follow their bliss. Integrating mindfulness techniques like meditation, yoga and sensory engagement into a household’s everyday routines can help to fortify emotional stability when kids experience rough waters.

“When kids learn to focus on their breathing, it helps to bring their attention to the present moment. By practicing mindfulness daily, these practices become second nature, and kids are able to tap into them whenever they need to. By teaching children these tools at a young age, we are planting seeds that they will be able to grow and cultivate throughout their lives,” says Maura Bradley, founder of Bee You Yoga and Mindfulness, in Manasquan, New Jersey. The author of Mindfulness For Kids In 10 Minutes A Day emphasizes that mindfulness can be a formal or informal practice, can involve the entire family and does not require a lot of time. It can be as simple as taking a moment each morning to connect with each other, notice the weather or play an “eye spy” game on the way to school.

Christopherson concurs: “I suggest a child practice meditation, breathwork and mindfulness, first together with a parent or caregiver to get familiar with the practices, and then practice the techniques during non-stressful times.”

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The Colors of Learning. Focusing on grades with a one-size-

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“Montessori learning stresses the beauty of nature,” says Ruth Tencati, a Montessori teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Geography, music, art and practical life skills are taught. Ideally, each child is given lessons that balance learning in all areas and at the right time for each child’s level of skill and curiosity.” Students are given peace education, “where they are encouraged to think of others, as well as themselves, and to see themselves as part of a community of learners,” she says. Tencati views technology as an ally when it is used to deepen students’ understanding of lessons, but believes it should never be used as a pacifier.

Familiarity with the arts is key to a well-rounded view of life, but the number of school-based arts programs has been declining since 1980

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due to a heavy focus on standardized testing. To assess the impact of art on children, Rice University researchers ran a randomized controlled trial in 2019 with 10,548 students enrolled in 42 schools in the Houston area. They found that students that participated in the arts at elementary and middle school levels improved their writing skills, increased their compassion for others and were less likely to misbehave in class.

In lieu of school-based art programs, kids can learn from virtual tours designed specifically for them by the Louvre, the Van Gogh Museum and other outstanding art museums. For a fun dive into history, the British Museum, Boston Children’s Museum and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History bring the past to life with online “field trips” just for kids.

When kids learn about other cultures, religions, languages and belief systems, it increases their capacity for empathy and the ability to see different perspectives, a trait often found in successful adults.

To introduce kids to an expanded worldview, families can enjoy a weekly ethnic meal, go to local heritage festivals and celebrate the holidays of different countries.

Food for Life. Giving a child lifelong tools includes instilling a

healthy respect for good health. Positive eating habits have been shown to boost academic performance and lessen the potential for speech and language acquisition delays. Research on laboratory animals by the University of Georgia in 2021 published in Translational Psychiatry showed that sugar consumption in adolescence diminished learning capacity even into adulthood, possibly due to imbalances in gut bacteria.

“Hundreds of studies identify nutrition as one of the most critical factors in the development of robust brains,” says Lorie Eber, a holistic nutritionist in Orange County, California. “Consumption of whole foods such as eggs (choline), oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), vegetables (folate and antioxidants), beans (zinc) and Greek yogurt (gut health) are vital for the healthy development of children’s brains in the first years of life.”

Nutrition has a measurable impact on psychological health, she says.

“Diets high in refined sugars and saturated fats increase the risk of kids

developing hyperactivity and ADHD. Children who skip breakfast have difficulty concentrating and low moods, which detract from learning.”

Eber encourages children’s participation in meal planning and food preparation, as well as weekly excursions to farmers markets, to experience the colors and tastes of local produce. “All of these things will lay the foundation for your children to develop a healthy relationship with food. That is a rare gift in today’s food-centric society.”

Natural Instincts. Connecting to nature is not only good for growing bodies, but also for self-image. A 2018 systematic review of 35 studies published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health shows time spent outdoors positively impacts young people’s mental health.

Research conducted by the Institute of Education at University College London drives it home even further: Primary school children that connected with nature in brief Wildlife Trust programs felt better about themselves and experienced more positive relationships with their teachers and classmates. Adding to Mother Nature’s feelgood benefits, exercise during childhood and adolescence, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lowers the risk of depression, improves academic performance and reduces the risk for chronic diseases later in life.

In the end, parenting is about doing our best for our children while being human. “Being a parent is hard. One of my mantras for myself is ‘grace, gratitude and grit,’” muses Martin. “Giving grace to myself by forgiving myself for my parenting mistakes, being grateful for my family and having grit to keep persevering and working hard to build a good life for my family.”

Each parent’s formula might be different, but the basics never get old. “Let a child experience life! Give them opportunities to get into nature, play with non-toy items, interact with animals and support their curiosity,” advises Christopherson. “Be safe, but let your kids be kids.”

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The center provides an inexpensive meeting and retreat setting in a quiet, woodland setting that has hosted many community organizations and private events over 30 years such as meditation retreats, holistic health events, environmental action programs and family gatherings, including live music programs for children and families. Many participants have noted their enjoyment of the rustic setting of the center, which has a full commercial kitchen and new electronic equipment that enables online and hybrid projection for presentations.

Office Manager Carolyn Holland says, “As COVID restrictions reduce, we look

forward to being once again a distinctive resource for the wider Chelsea community, supporting many local entrepreneurs and organizations.” Holland is a long-time attendee, resident and organizer of programs for the Michigan Friends Center, attended the first Living Lightly program and helped organize a series of Northwest Earth Institute sustainability conferences. Her interests include sustainability and Quaker spirituality.

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The Exercise Power of E-Bikes Get a Workout on an Easier Ride

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he familiar adage, “No pain, no gain,” doesn’t really apply to e-bikes. Although a pedal-assist electric bicycle is zippier and easier to ride than a conventional model, researchers are finding that as long as we’re pedaling, we’re still getting our heart pumping, building stamina and experiencing some of that cardio magic. That’s good news for those of us that like to work smarter, not harder.

What’s more, that battery-enabled oomph supplies riders with the enjoyment, motivation and self-confidence to venture out more frequently and for longer periods of time, give hills and inclines a try and even pedal to work for an active, eco-friendly commute.

It’s a win-win-win.

In 2018, researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU), in Provo, Utah, sought to quantify just how good a workout was possible on an e-bike, and they discovered that the average heart rate was only 6.21 beats per minute lower than on a conventional cycle.

“The e-bike and conventional bike averages both fell within that 50 to 70 percent maximum-heart rate threshold which is indicative of moderate-intensity cardiovascular activity, so there seems to be a similar amount of benefit for heart health when riding an e-bike, despite the fact that the perceived exertion was significantly lower than on a conventional bike,” says Taylor Hoj, lead author of the study published in the journal JMIR Public Health and Surveillance.

The college-aged men and women that participated in the study rode the same 10mile trail on each type of bike, so it was easy to compare how much faster the e-bikes were.

Cyclists averaged 12 miles per hour (mph) on the conventional bike and 16 mph on the e-bike, reaching top speeds of 22 mph and 27 mph, respectively.

On average, the same route took 54 minutes to complete on the conventional bike and only 39 minutes on the e-bike—a 30 to 40 percent time savings. For people considering using an e-bike to commute to work, that reduction

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Using questionnaires given before and after each ride, the BYU researchers found, “In general, participants agreed that they could ride an e-bike on most days, in the cold, when they were tired or dressed in formal attire, while carrying groceries or books, or on hilly terrain,” says Hoj, a health equity epidemiologist at the Utah Department of Health and adjunct faculty member at the BYU College of Life Sciences.

Notably absent from the study were e-bikes with throttles, which with a twist of the handle or the push of a button, provide a boost even when the rider isn’t pedaling. These bikes would probably not provide the same level of exercise benefits.

In 2019, the same BYU researchers conducted a similar study with experienced mountain bikers, published in the JMIR Formative Research Journal. “Our results in that study supported the idea that using a pedal-assist electric mountain bike (EMTB) retained the cardiovascular benefit and that the participants overwhelmingly perceived the potential of EMTB use to be positive,” Hoj says. “Some of them said an EMTB could help get them out on the trails more or perhaps get them to ride longer and go further, and also would allow older, injured, disabled or less-fit riders to enjoy mountain biking on dirt trails, whereas maybe their age, injuries or fitness levels limited their capability on a conventional mountain bike.”

According to Hoj, e-bikes offer a great set of benefits for fitness buffs. “Even if you’re a very serious athlete and in training programs, there are days where maybe you’re recovering from a more intense ride and your muscles are really sore, but you still want to continue to train your heart and that aerobic side of things, and an e-bike could be a great use for a more laid back aerobic day while the legs are recovering,” he says. “And if someone is wanting to get into mountain biking but doesn’t feel like they have the fitness to get there or doesn’t know how to start, that pedal assist could remove that initial barrier.”

Ultimately, the decision to buy an e-bike— good ones start at $1,000—may come down to emotional considerations. “They’re a lot of fun to ride,” Hoj says.

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A Revolution on Two Wheels

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.E.H. Human Electric Hybrids, owned by Jim Summers and Kim Mayes, is the only independent ebike-only store in the area. They carry more than 20 brands, from budget-conscious to premium brands, ensuring an ebike for everyone that wants one, plus upright and recumbent electric-assist tricycles.

They were recently awarded the 2022 Bicycle Retailer Excellence Award by the nonprofit National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA), established in 1946 to promote the interests of cycling and specialty bicycle retail across North America. The NBDA has certified Human Electric Hybrids as being among the top local bicycle retailers in the United States. Fewer than 125 qualified for this honor.

As people make positive changes toward a healthier planet, transportation choices become about more than just convenience. People are looking for practical ways to travel that are healthy and life-affirming. Ebikes are a transportation choice that more and more people are making. “As our community strives for sustainability,

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Ebikes get people outdoors, riding with friends and family in ways they couldn’t or wouldn’t on a non-electric bike. improving cycling infrastructure and slowing and reducing car traffic, more and more people will feel safe and comfortable cycling for transportation, and many of them will choose an ebike to make it even more practical,” says Mayes.

Summers says, “Our staff are experts in ebikes and in finding the right bike for each customer’s unique needs. We service all the bikes purchased from us, and only the bikes purchased from us, in order to give our customers prompt, thorough service after they buy their bike.”

Mayes says, “We got started when Jim wanted to continue bicycle commuting to work even after moving 20 miles from his job. He put an electric motor on his bike and was able to make the commute easily. This inspired him to help others commute to work as well, to reduce dependence on cars as much as possible.”

“Pedaling an ebike can be as easy or as strenuous as the rider chooses, making it an ideal form of exercise for those who want to cycle for exercise. Ebikes enable more people to choose cycling instead of driving for errands and commuting, making the air cleaner for everyone. Riding an Ebike is as much fun as cycling was when you were a kid, and fun is good for you!” says Summers. “Ebikes get people outdoors, riding with friends and family in ways they couldn’t or wouldn’t on a non-electric bike. Cycling for transportation slows us all down, allowing us to enjoy our neighborhoods and greet our neighbors in ways we can’t while driving a car. Our customers report being healthier, happier and more confident in themselves because they use their ebike more often and for more purposes than they ever thought they would.”

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iving ample kudos to our kids is an everyday part of parenting. To motivate youngsters to excel in school and activities, we pat them on the back repeatedly in ways that were unimaginable a century ago, when even kissing babies was frowned upon by many. In one survey, 85 percent of American parents said that praising their children’s ability or intelligence when they perform well helps kids feel smarter.

But praise turns out to be a double-edged sword, as recent decades of psychological and educational research have made clear. Yes, praise can build character, motivation and resilience, just as parents hope. But when done unskillfully, say psychologists, it can have the opposite effect and actually lower children’s confidence, dampen their motivation and stifle intellectual growth. Some of the research-based advice that has emerged includes:

Praise Effort, Not Intelligence

Numerous studies have found that when children are repeatedly given accolades for their intellect or talent, they can come to believe those traits are innate and fixed, which then makes them more fearful of failing or even encountering challenges.

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and hard work, they are more likely to seek out challenges, apply themselves to tough tasks and be resilient in the face of failure.

Suggested parental statements include: “I like the way you tried a lot of different strategies on that math problem until you finally got it.” “That was a hard English assignment, but you stuck with it until you got it done.” “Mistakes are so interesting.

Let’s see what we can learn from it.”

Don’t Go Over the Top

Paradoxically, getting praised too lavishly can shake children and make them less likely to take risks. “Research has shown that extreme praise—using words like “incredible” or “best ever”—can create an excessive expectation that the child can feel incapable of meeting. They tend to become less tolerant of their mistakes, and tolerance of mistakes is a critical element in ultimate success,” says clinical psychologist John F. Tholen, Ph.D., in Seal Beach, California, author of Focused Positivity. Excessive praise can also nudge overconfident children toward narcissism, especially if it involves comparison with other children.

Focus on Character and Agency

When children are praised for positive aspects of their character such as being kind, resourceful or helpful, they are more likely to be generous and openhearted with others. Researchers have also found that

Research has shown that extreme praise—using words like “incredible” or “best ever”—can create an excessive expectation that the child can feel incapable of meeting. when parents focus on and support a child’s self-determined reasons for engaging in a task, it increases the child’s sense of agency and capacity to act effectively, which helps them to move through the world with greater ease and self-confidence. Some suggested parental statements are: “You made that decision very carefully and wisely.” “You were very kind in how you made the new girl feel welcome.” “It’s great to see how determined you are to do something exciting for your science fair project.”

Be Specific

Research shows that when praise is general or sweeping, like, “Good job!”, kids tend to doubt its sincerity, whereas praise that gives more information is felt by them to be meaningful. “Focusing on increasing the specificity of the praise allows children to learn more quickly which behaviors you like and want to see more frequently,” says pediatric psychologist Alyssa Fritz, Ph.D., of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, in St. Petersburg, Florida. “A good rule of thumb is to provide three instances of specific positive attention for every one

command or correction.” Suggested parental statements are: “You kept practicing pumping your legs on the swing, and now you can do it!”

“Thank you so much for cleaning up the garage. I really appreciate how hard you worked.” “That was a tough skill to learn on the ball field, but you kept at it until you could do it.”

Be Sincere

If children detect insincerity in a parent’s praise, they may assume they are being manipulated or misunderstood. Older kids in particular have a keen ear for offhand words of meaningless praise. “Be enthusiastic, while remaining genuine. Praise those things that truly make your heart warm, or make your day easier, or make you proud of your child’s progress,” says Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D., a psychologist and owner of Harbor Maple Counseling and Psychological Services, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. “Even small statements, when said from the heart, have a positive impact on children.”

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Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7am-3pm Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown district 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor A2gov.org/market

DIXBORO FARMERS MARKET

May 22 - Oct 21, Fridays, 3-7pm 5221 Church Rd., Dixboro/Ann Arbor DixboroFarmersMarket.org

PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays starting in June, 3-7pm Pittsfield Township Admin. Building; 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Ann Arbor Pittsfield-MI.gov

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

Raindance Organic Farm Tour – 12-1pm. Raindance co-owner Kristen Muehlhauser leads a tour focused on the over 35 kinds of fruits and vegetables. $8 free/kids under 6. 2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake. Preregistration required: Raindance Organic.com.

Sunrise Nature Hike – 8:30-10am. Join naturalist Elle Bogle in exploring the forests, wetlands and grasslands of WCPARC’s newest preserve. Dominican Meadows Preserve, 4701 Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor.

Pre-registration required: BogleE@Washtenaw.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Body Awareness as a Tool for Tuning In – 121pm. Join Foundations of Wellness for Women for a conversation with Dr. Ann Van de Winckel, who will briefly explain body awareness and take us through some exercises that we can turn into tools to immediately apply in daily life. $18. Via Zoom.

Register: bit.ly/FWWAug5.

Banned Book Club – 8-9pm. Toni Morrison’s novel, The Bluest Eye. Hosted by Shaun Manning.

Booksweet, 1729 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor. 734929-4112. RSVP: ShopBooksweet.com.

WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET

June - September, Thursdays, 3-7pm Corner of W. Maple & Jackson Rd., 2501 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor WestSideFarmersMarket.com

CHELSEA FARM MARKETS

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Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market May 24 - Oct, Tuesdays, 3-7pm 16 S Washington St., Ypsilanti GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets

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May 7 - October, Saturdays, 9am–1pm Freighthouse Plaza, 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets

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May - October, Saturdays, 8am–1pm Tuesdays, 2-6pm 3233 Alpine St., Dexter 48130 DexterMI.gov/farmers-market

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Online PLAY Intensive Workshop – Aug 10-12.

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Evening Mindfulness Hike – 6-8:30pm. Enjoy a guided meditation, followed by a silent sensory hike along lush paths and tunnels of trees. Led by naturalist Elle Bogle and mindfulness instructor Julie Woodward. County Farm Park, 2230 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor. Pre-registration required: Washtenaw.org.

May 4 - October 26, Wednesdays, 1-5pm Corner of Old US 12 and M 52 April 30 - October 29, Saturdays, 8am-1pm 304 S. Main St. Palmer Commons ChelseaFarmersMkt.org May-October, Summer Saturday Market Saturdays, 8am-12pm Downtown, 100 S. Ann Arbor St., Parking Lot #4 CityOfSaline.org/departments/ farmers_market/index.php

Raindance Organic Farm Tour – 12-1pm. Raindance co-owner Kristen Muehlhauser leads a tour focused on the 50 kinds of annual and perennial flowers (Aug. 9) the farm produces year-round organically using caterpillar tunnels, trellising and other tools and techniques. $8 free/kids under 6. 2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake.

Preregistration required: RaindanceOrganic.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Yoga at the Big House – 10am-12pm. Join Kacee Must, owner and founder of Citizen Yoga, for an amazing yoga experience on the field at the Big House. A portion of the proceeds benefit Garrett’s Space. $20. Michigan Stadium, 1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-647-2583. Tinyurl.com/42rmadzf.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 Stewardship Workday: Kuebler Langford Nature Area – 9am-12pm. An opportunity for the community to contribute to the ongoing effort to bring health and beauty back to this natural area. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet at the park entrance on Beechwood Dr, north of Sunset Rd, Ann Arbor. Register: Tinyurl.com/Kuebler080722.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 Shakespeare Unplugg’d – 8pm. This night of fun and laughter lets the Michigan Shakespeare Festival company sing, dance, play music, juggle, improvise, tell great backstage stories, and maybe even do a little Shakespeare. Free, donations appreciated. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.

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Ozone House Volunteer Service Day – 8:30am12:30pm. Help clean up their outdoor space and finish mulching a new nature trail behind the main building. 1600 N Huron River Dr, Ypsilanti. RSVP: 734-662-2222, mhollowell@OzoneHouse.org or OzoneHouse.org.

Summer Morning Stroll – 9:30-11:30am. Join naturalist Elle Bogle for a morning stroll to drink in the beauty of summer blooms, search for dragonflies and listen for birds. Northfield Woods & Arbor Woods Preserves, 150 E Northfield Church Rd, Whitmore Lake.

Pre-registration required: BogleE@Washtenaw.org.

Argus Summer Artisan Market – 10am-3pm.

A summertime artisan market in the greenhouse featuring 14 local artists and their wares. 325 W Liberty, Ann Arbor. ArgusFarmStop.com.

The RFD Boys – 8pm. The house band of Michigan bluegrass. $11, $10/members, students, seniors. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Native Plant Sale – Aug 20-21. 10am-8pm, Sat; 10am-4:30pm, Sun. A sale of plants native to North America, many grown at Matthaei and representing plants growing in our spaces such as the Great Lakes Gardens. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. mbgna.umich.edu.

Harvest Festival – 4pm. Includes tomato tasting, potluck, guided farm tours, live music, kids’ activities, a seed giveaway, a bonfire and more. Nature &

Nurture Farm, 7100 Marshall Rd, Dexter. NatureAnd NurtureSeeds.com.

at the park entrance on Sunset Road, at the end of Brooks St, Ann Arbor. Register: Tinyurl.com/ SunsetWalk082822.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

Watershed for Families – 1-4pm. Build a river and watch what happens during a flood. Learn more about rivers and watersheds at this hands-on event. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor. UMMA.UMich.edu.

Artist Spotlight Series: Dan Navarro – 8pm. New music. Take a chance on some great new music.

Free; please bring a nonperishable food donation for Food Gatherers. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.

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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Stewardship Workday: Barton Nature Area – 9am12pm. When volunteering at a workday here, you’re likely to encounter a wide array of flora to admire and help protect. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet at the Barton Dam parking lot on Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor. Register: Tinyurl. com/Barton082722.

Ann Arbor Bonsai Society Show – Aug 27-28.

10am-4:30pm. Award-winning trees from area enthusiasts, bonsai and bonsai supplies for sale.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. mbgna.umich.edu.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Summer Nature Walk: Sunset Brooks Nature Area – 1-2pm. Though small, this park has a number of interesting and uncommon species within. Meet

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 Open Stage – 8pm. Take your music to the masses.

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

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Free 15-Day Meditation Challenge – 6am11:55pm. Join this challenge to get a free 15-day program introducing mindfulness and meditation.

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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.

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The Best Affirmation for You – 10am. Learn about the power of affirmations and how they can bring about positive events and circumstances. Call for a 10-15-min consultation with a licensed professional counselor to pick the best affirmation for you. Purchase an affirmation stone to enhance what you are affirming in your life by having a visible reminder. Free.

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

monthly Dog Obedience Classes – With Ellen Balanecki.

Basic Obedience for all breed sizes; Big Breed Basic Obedience for dogs with an estimated adult size over 60 pounds; and Bitty Breed Basic Obedience for dogs with an estimated adult size under 25 pounds. 7-wk courses. $150. A 5-wk private training package meets once a week for an hour at home: $200. PetPeople, 3330 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor.

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ongoing events Beginner Tai Chi – 10-11:15am. A series of postures linked together in fluid manner. Focuses on relaxation in motion, balance and the mind/body connection.

Can attend one or both sessions per week (Mon morning &/or Thurs evening). $195. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

734-802-8054. Ellen@WaggingGoodDogTraining. com. WaggingGoodDogTraining.com.

weekly Stop Sabotaging Your Self-Care – Christy DeBurton will guide you on a journey of self-discovery to examine the obstacles that stand in the way of you taking better care of yourself. 4-wk self-paced online course. $79 (regular $149). Yoga Room, 889 Honey Creek Dr, Ann Arbor. Info@ChristyDebBurton.com.

YogaRoomAnnArbor.com/online-courses-self-care.

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.

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

Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm.

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

Sunday Talk with Demo Rinpoche – 11am-12pm.

Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-994-3387.

JewelHeart.org.

Critter House Open Hours – 1-4pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Visit with many animals native to Michigan, learn about their adaptations and what we can do to make sure their habitats are healthy and plentiful. Suggested donation: $5/person, $20/family. LSNC, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-997-1553. LeslieSNC.org.

Reiki Sessions at Evenstar’s Chalice – 2-4pm.

1st & 3rd Sun. Feel the stress fall away as you experience the healing and restorative power of reiki. Choose a 20- or 40-min session. $1/minute.

Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm.

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

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

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

mondays Chelsea Online Farmers Market – Mon-Thurs.

Saturday pick-up. For details: ChelseaFarmers Mkt.org.

Weekday Morning Online Meditation – Mon-Fri. 7:30-8am. Insight Meditation Ann Arbor offers a 30-min online group sitting via Zoom. Free, donations gratefully accepted. InsightMeditationAnn Arbor.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 Online Meditation from Anywhere – 9-9:30am.

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

wednesdays Online: Conscious Leaders Group Coaching – Thru Dec. 3-4pm. A place to receive continuous guidance for leading with compassion and flow.

Includes 2 monthly calls, where you can bring questions or issues to be coached around. Learn about your blind spots, tackle your growth edges, and build resilience for your leadership. $222/mo.

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Men’s Group – 6:15-7:30pm. Explore the results we are getting in our lives and seek new ways of connecting with other men that bring different results.

Facilitator: Felix Paulick. Ann Arbor Psychotherapy and Counseling Center, 2155 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. FelixPaulick.com.

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thursdays Massage Clinic with Student Interns – 11am.

Massage therapy sessions at our established student clinic, at our State Licensed School. By appt; private rooms, quiet peaceful environment. $40/hr. Ann Arbor School of Massage, 3684 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOf AnnArbor.net.

Qigong: Basics – 11:15am-12:15pm. Class introduces participants to basic self-care stretches, breathing, meditations and self-acupressure for reducing muscle tension, increasing mindfulness, and revitalization. $180. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695.

PeacefulDragonSchool.com.

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

Thursday Hills of Ann Arbor – 6:30pm. We ride some of the best hills A2 has to offer. A/B/C: 10-40 miles Start at Wheels in Motion, 3402 Washtenaw Ave Ann Arbor. WheelsInMotion.us.

Thursday Evening Silent Meditation – 6:308:15pm. With Insight Meditation Ann Arbor. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor. 734-9944455. InsightMeditationAnnArbor.org.

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

Healing and Ascension – Thru Sept. 7:30-9:30pm.

4th Thurs. With Eve Wilson. Healing is available for adults, children, relationships, couples, families,

pets and houses. $50/class by teleconference or in-person. For more info: 734-780-7635, evew@ SpiritualHealers.com or SpiritualHealers.com.

saturdays Self-Love Focused, Live Chat Session with Oracle Card Pulls – 9-10am. Join my weekend free online group where we chat, uplift, and receive messages from the divine. Live session held on TikTok. More info: TikTok.com/@find_ur_happy.

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.

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Drum and Dance Jam – Thru Aug. 7:30-9pm.

1st Sat. Bring a drum with you or use a drum that is provided. $5 donation requested at the door.

15% of all donations donated to the Red Cross in Ukraine. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor. For more info: 734327-0270, InterfaithSpirit.org or Facebook.com/ glattercurtisav1972.

classifieds EDUCATION / WORKSHOPS FALL CLASSES NOW OPEN – for registration.

Learn what you have always wanted to learn in the comfort of your own home in our live, online courses. Our instructors don't hold back. This term: Biology A. The Biology of Nutrition. Environmental Toxicology. History of Law, Spreadsheets 1, plus more. Join the IPAK-EDU community of advanced learners. Find us at ipak-edu.org

HELP WANTED NATURAL BALANCE WELLNESS / HYPERBARICS MEDICAL CENTER OF ANN ARBOR IS OFFERING A GROUND FLOOR OPPORTUNITY – for an in-home/in-office hyperbarics technician and department manager.

Must have the physical ability and manual dexterity to assemble and disassemble portable units, be interested in learning a new skill in high demand, have exceptional people skills, and an excellent driving record. Help us define this new position with a go getter attitude and enjoy an excellent hourly income, profit sharing opportunities, flexible hours, and a potential long-term career with us. Visit NB Hyperbarics.com. Email resume and letter of interest to TBoggess@NBWellness.com.

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

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

Fostering connections between animals, people, and the Earth.

Mother Bear Sanctuary’s Mission is to remind people of their innate connections to their bodies, the Earth, all animals, and each other and to inspire joy and service to a new paradigm of sustainable living that allows all people and animals to thrive. Learn more at MotherBearSanctuary.com UPCOMING CAN’T-MISS EVENTS!

Radical Self Love: Reclaiming Your Power – EVERY 3rd of the month.

Wednesday 6-9pm in PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY ARTS Council.

August 17th, Sept 21st.

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community resource guide AROMATHERAPY ROSY GLOW AROMATHERAPY

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

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

BIOLOGICAL DENTIST ANN ARBOR’S DENTIST

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

CANNABIS STORES WINEWOOD ORGANICS

2394 Winewood Ave, Ann Arbor 734-929-2297 WinewoodOrganics.com Winewood Organics is the only recreational-use cannabis microbusiness in Ann Arbor. Our caregiver-grade marijuana products are derived from plants grown in living soil on site. See ad page 25.

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. .

HEALTH MATTERS OF LANSING

4111 Okemos Rd, Okemos 517-641-8000 HealthMattersMI.com

Health Matters is dedicated to the enrichment of life through physical, emotional, and spiritual nourishment. We provide only the finest natural products proven for their superior nutritional value. Our professional services are specifically designed to invigorate and enrich one’s body, mind & soul. See ad page 15.

DETOX/COLONIC

INNERSPACE HOLISTIC

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

END-OF-LIFE DISCUSSION/ SUPPORT DEATH CAFES

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

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

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 20.

GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor & 1795 W Stadium, Ann Arbor 734-887-9667 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-the-art general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads, pages 3 and 22.

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PACKARD FAMILY DENTISTRY

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

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

We strive to treat the cause of a problem, not just the symptoms. We provide insight and answer any questions you may have regarding the tools and techniques we use for your care. See ad page 18.

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 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 20.

HOLISTIC DOCTOR DR. MALCOLM SICKELS, M.D.

210 Little Lake Dr, Ste 10, Ann Arbor 734-332-9936 DrSickels.com Malcolm Sickels earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan, where he taught fellow medical students about different approaches to health. Board certified in Family Medicine and Holistic Medicine, he is in solo practice on the west side of Ann Arbor. Learn more at Dr. Sickels.com. See ads, pages 8 and 12.

HOLISTIC MENTAL WELLNESS HARMONY COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC Christina Herbin, MA, LPC, NCC Owner/Mental Health Therapist 321 S. Main Street Ste. 215 Ann Arbor Cherbin@Harmony2c.com 734-644-6943 Harmony2c.com Living in peace with our mind, body, and spirit is a transformative journey requiring our intentional efforts to maintain this essence.

Providing counseling services, workshops, and wellness resources to support emotional health and well-being. Connecting with your inner self and nature will support your journey in living a happy, healthy, and harmonious life.

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.

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 27.

HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY CASTLE REMEDIES

2345 S. Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor In the Parkway Center 734-973-8990 CastleRemedies.com Serving Michigan for nearly 40 years. Castle Remedies offers over 1,000 homeopathic remedies as well as herbs, essential oils, flower essences, books, unique gifts and jewelry. We carry top-tier nutritional supplement brands such as Metagenics, Ortho Molecular, Xymogen, Integrative Therapeutics, Karuna, NOW, and more.

Classes available online. See ad page 23.

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.

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 20.

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

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

We offer the holistic community a nature-oriented meeting space for workshops, meetings, counseling, yoga, youth groups, and family gatherings. Main room accommodates 100 preCOVID-19, with two smaller classrooms and kitchen facilities. Hiking trails. Weekend rates range from $200-$400, additional for extensive grounds use, camping. See ad page 8.

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WEIGHT LOSS

MOTHER BEAR SANCTUARY BARBRA WHITE M.A, DI,HOM

734-796-6690 MotherBearSanctuary.com

ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

Dr. Heather Hoffman 2900 Golfside Rd Suite 5, Ann Arbor & 1795 W Stadium, Ann Arbor 734-887-9667 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-the-art general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads, pages 3 and 22.

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

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

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

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

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 27.

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 9.

SMOKING CESSATION FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS

Center - A Joyful Journey 734-883-8775

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

Become a happy and permanent non-smoker today. See ad page 21.

TAI CHI AND QIGONG PEACEFUL DRAGON SCHOOL

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

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

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

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Achieve permanent positive life and habit changes through our safe, rapid and effective system. Tap the potential of your mind to create the health and vitality you’ve always wanted. See ad page 21.

WELLNESS / HYPERBARICS NATURAL BALANCE HYPERBARICS CENTER

1601 Briarwood Cir #475, Ann Arbor 855-942-7246 NBHyperbarics.com

Natural Balance Hyperbarics affiliated with Natural Balance Wellness Medical Center of Ann Arbor provides convenient, safe and cost-effective in-home hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) options for our clients and patients. We rent and sell the highest quality soft- and hard-sided hyperbaric chambers specifically designed for use in private homes or clinics. Because we are affiliated with a medical center, we also provide medical oversight and specific medical protocols that facilitate physical healing and alleviate pain and other symptoms associated with a wide range of medical conditions. See ad inside front cover.

WELLNESS CENTERS THRIVE! WELLNESS CENTER

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

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

Thrive! also carries natural foods, skin and home products. See ad page 16.

WOMEN-ONLY MASSAGE SHER

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

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

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

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