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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

letter from the publishers Doing More with Less

GREATER ANN ARBOR EDITION

t is hard to dispute that the Earth’s

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ecosystem affects our health. Clean

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air, water and soil are vital. Every product we buy, use and dispose of carries a cost to us and our planet. Do we

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reduce, conserve, recycle and cherish

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every natural resource? Daily choices add up and everyone has their part to play in preserving our home planet.

In America’s convenience-mind-

ed culture, most people disregard the polluting impact of everyday choices. But we can instead look at our selections of products and services through a new lens, looking for Earth-friendly alternatives and practices. Many new ones are being developed now while others cultivated for millennia are now being revisited and implemented.

As we integrate more healthy choices into home, work and play, reducing our per-

sonal environmental footprint is a priority. Our family continues to lighten the load sent NATIONAL TEAM CEO/FOUNDER Sharon Bruckman NATIONAL EDITOR Alison Chabonais MANAGING EDITOR Linda Sechrist NATIONAL ART DIRECTOR Stephen Blancett SR. ART/MKTG. DIRECTOR Steve Hagewood FINANCIAL MANAGER Mary Bruhn FRANCHISE DIRECTOR Anna Romano FRANCHISE SUPPORT MGR. Heather Gibbs WEBSITE COORDINATOR Rachael Oppy NATIONAL ADVERTISING Kara Scofield Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation 4933 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 203 Naples, FL 34103 Ph: 239-434-9392 • Fax: 239-434-9513 NaturalAwakeningsMag.com © 2018 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. Check with a healthcare professional regarding the appropriate use of any treatment. Natural Awakenings is printed on recycled newsprint with soy-based ink. Natural Awakenings Magazine is ranked 5th Nationally in CISION’S® 2016 Top 10 Health & Fitness Magazines

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to the landfill through composting kitchen scraps and adding nutrients to boost gardening soil. We also purchased rain barrels made from recycled materials to capture rain runoff from the roof to water our chickens and reduce water usage for yard care.

I love that the experts Avery Mack interviewed for this month’s Green Living depart-

ment, “Zero Waste Lifestyle – Ways to Make Far Less Trash,” clue us in on how simpler living focused on experiences versus things can yield more free time. Voluntary simplicity not only changes our daily routines for the better, it can produce more fun.

Our picks at the fish counter also are more conscious now because they influence our

own health and that of our rivers, lakes and oceans. As the global population continues to grow exponentially, overfishing is common and delicate ecological balances are being destroyed. To help ensure that we are not contributing to the problem, we suggest reading Sandra Murphy’s interview with Chef Rick Moonen on “Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters.”

Rounding out the issue, Marlaina Donato explores yet another facet of exercise that

helps us foster a healthy internal environment. “Why Our Body Loves Yoga - Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility,” may benefit anyone and especially individuals living with chronic pain that can find relief in additional flexibility.

Admittedly, we need to be vigilant in our pursuit of natural living know-how. But the

feel good factor—from every angle—makes practicing it delightfully worthwhile. Encouraging conscious choices,

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Contents

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers 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.

14 ZERO WASTE LIFESTYLE

Ways to Make Far Less Trash

16 CHEF RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

18 BUILD A BENTO BOX LUNCH FOR KIDS

Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

22 WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA

Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

24 MEDITATIVE MELODIES

How Sound Deepens Meditation

ADVERTISING & SUBMISSIONS

26 LIVING WITH CAT ALLERGIES

Simple Home Solutions that Help

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DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 12 action alert 12 health briefs 13 global briefs 14 green living 16 wise words 18 healthy kids

22 fit body 23 community

spotlight 24 healing ways 26 natural pet 28 calendar 34 classifieds 35 resource guide September 2018

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OCTOBER

Coming Next Month

Game Changers Plus: Chiropractic

It’s Back-To-School Checkup Time

octor of Chiropractic Jennifer Finkbeiner, owner of TreeTown Wellness Center, has recently relocated to 9477 North Territorial Road, Suite 200, in Dexter. The chiropractic, holistic nutrition and massage therapy office services the surrounding areas of Pinckney, Chelsea, Dexter, Gregory, Stockbridge, Brighton, Howell and the greater Washtenaw and Livingston counties. She says, “It’s the back-to-school season, which usually means our kids are exposed to more germs that eventually make their way into our homes and immune systems. It’s a great time to get an adjustment or start a nutrition program to boost the immune system before cold and flu season starts again. This is the time of year when schedules start filling up again and families become busy with school activities, sports and eventually, the holidays. Staying on top of our health with proper nutrition and spinal care is essential for keeping our vitality during these busy seasons.” Finkbeiner has been practicing chiropractic and holistic nutrition since 2002. Her expertise extends to all individuals, including whole families, elderly, infants and those with special needs. For appointments and new patient specials, call 734-726-5646. For more information, visit TreeTownWellness.com. See ad page 33.

The Breath of Life Can Renew Vibrant Living

heryl Pomerance, DDS, a Vivo Life provider, uses the Vivos system to improve overall health and well-being as breathing obstructions are removed and airways expanded non-surgically. She says, “The breath of life is fundamental and vital for living a vibrant, healthy life. Millions suffer from a variety of adverse health conditions which may be the result of interrupted sleep patterns, including obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing. “While lying down, someone with an underdeveloped jaw, narrow dental arch or a constricted airway is unable to achieve and Sheryl sustain good, effective breathing. This affects children and adults.” Pomerance Correcting the underlying condition may result in better breathing, more restful sleep, and a renewal of healthy vibrant living. Location: 154 S. Industrial Dr., Saline. For appointments, call 734-429-7460. For more information, visit PomeranceDentalCare.com and VivosLife.com. See ad page 25.

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r. Kapila Castoldi, of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, will be offering an Introduction to the Principles of Ayurveda from 3 to 6 p.m., September 23 and 30 at the Crazy Wisdom Bookstore. Topics include Ayurveda as a Philosophy of Life; Basics of Ayurveda; Discovering Your Ayurveda Constitution; Secrets of Balanced Living; and Awareness and Conscious Living. Castoldi will conduct a free introductory meditation series at 3 p.m., October 7, 14 and 21, at the bookstore. The class will introduce Kapila Castoldi basics of meditation, explore the concept of meditative lifestyle and how to achieve self-awareness through meditation. Concentration,

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breathing, visualization and chanting techniques will be explored. She states, “It’s the time of the year when the days are growing shorter, the trees are shedding leaves and nature prepares for the long winter to come. Like nature, we should prepare by turning our minds inward. Once we detach our mind from the clamor of external impressions, we become gradually able to access the deeper part of our being, achieving a sense of peace and harmony.” Admission is free. Location: 114 S. Main, Ann Arbor. To register, call 734-994-7114, email Castoldi@Oakland.edu or visit MeditationAnnArbor.com. See ad page 33.

Learn About Cannabis in Milan

annabis nurse educator Melissa Keck, owner of Finding Grace, LLC, provides private patient consultations, advocacy for Michigan’s medical cannabis laws and educational workshops for the community. She will present a workshop on how cannabidiol works, the amazing health and wellness benefits of CBD and how to safely incorporate Melissa Keck this plant-based supplement into any diet and lifestyle. About Seminar 1, The State of Cannabis, on September 4, 5, 8 and 9, she says, “If you are thinking about trying medical marijuana, then this seminar is for you! Explore the history of cannabis, learn about the new licensing and regulatory statutes in Michigan and understand the pros and cons of cannabis.” Seminar 2, Healing with CBD, takes place on September 11, 12 and 15. Seminar 3, THC for Chronic Pain, will be held on September 18, 19 and 22. Seminar 4, Cannabis Vs. Opioids, takes place on September 25, 26 and 29. Cost is $29 per seminar. Location: CoMilan 17 W. Main St., Milan. To register, visit MiNurseCannabis.com. See ad page 35.

Tigers Owner was New Age Pioneer

alamazoo native John Fetzer, a radio pioneer and Detroit Tigers owner, built a radio/TV/cable empire that fueled his wealth. A new book, John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age, by Brian C. Wilson, Ph.D., depicts how Fetzer fostered the marriage of science and spirituality through the decades. During his life, few people knew that he had been quietly and devotedly using spiritual principles and practices to guide his business growth, as well as funding some of the seminal research on consciousness in America which sought to reconcile science and spirituality. Fetzer attributed his success to spiritual practices and awareness of higher consciousness, using meditation, psychic consultants, pendulums, water dowsing and other occult practices regularly in his decision making. Fetzer believed in the power of an interconnected world governed by an infinite intelligence that he hoped others would embrace as he had. To insure that his legacy of spiritual inquiry and spiritual values would continue long into the future, Fetzer left endowments to fund The John E. Fetzer Memorial Trust and The John E. Fetzer Institute. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/WayneStatePressFetzer. See ad inside front cover.

Documentary Features Homeopathic Remedies

osted by Bio Energy Medical Center and Castle Remedies, the film Magic Pills will be shown at 7 p.m., September 17, at the Michigan Theater, in Ann Arbor. This documentary highlights the use and role of homeopathic treatment options in today’s medical market.

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According to the filmmakers, they pursued this project in order to shine a light on the scientists, doctors and health practitioners whose work has been hidden from the public, wrongfully discredited and silenced in the name of skepticism and public protection. Magic Pills also examines the large-scale use of homeopathy in disease prevention, cancer treatment and AIDS/HIV. The ultimate goal of this film is to confront prejudices, open dialogue and educate the public about the true nature of research and encourage a movement towards more research funding and changes in public health policy toward a more integrated system of medicine.

oga Loft of Ann Arbor is conducting free, Thursday evening yoga open house sessions throughout the month of September. They provide great yoga in small group classes offering variable speeds and a variety of yoga styles; boutique classes for one to three people; and private instruction. There is also parent-child yoga, yoga for bridal parties, mediation space, private practice space and special events. Yoga teacher Alex Kazerooni is 200RYT certified in vinyasa and hatha. His 20-year career in human performance, adaptation and human spaceflight provides a systematic, integration of body, mind and spirit with light-hearted yoga themes and music adapted from worldwide, contemporary genres. For more information, call 734-366-0664 or email YogaLoft@YogaLoftAnnArbor.com.

Bringing Bread to Life in Milan

tephanie Ariganello and Jeremiah Kouhia, co-owners of the Mother Loaf Breads bakery, in Milan, will explore the long and crunchy history of sourdough from 3 to 5 p.m., September 16, at the Malletts Creek Branch Library. They will explain the basics of how they make their long, cold, slow-fermentation loaves and dive into the most important aspect of producing sourdough breads: why we should make them. This event is held in partnership with the Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor, an organization of scholars, cooks, food writers, nutritionists, collectors, students and others interested in the study of culinary history and gastronomy. Their mission is to promote the study of culinary history through regular programs open to members and guests, through the quarterly newsletter, Repast, and exchanges of information with other such organizations. Location: 3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-327-4200 or visit aadl.org.

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Join People’s Climate March in Ann Arbor

s part of a global day of action, the Ann Arbor People’s Climate March will be held at noon on September 8 in the library lot located at 350 south fifth avenue, in Ann Arbor. Led locally by Alan Haber of Rise for Climate, it will be one of thousands of rallies taking place worldwide to demand that local leaders commit to building a fossil-free world and totally renewable energy that works for all of us. “Together, we can make governments, institutions and corporations divest from fossil fuel,” says Bill McKibben, a longtime environmental advocate and founding fellow of the Sanders Institute, of Burlington, Vermont, which supports the program. “Together, we can elect candidates who vow to keep carbon in the ground. Together, we can use our collective voice to move our local communities, states and nation to 100 percent renewable energy.” The Action Network is an open platform that empowers individuals and groups to organize for progressive causes. For more info, visit Rise ForClimate.org or ActionNetwork.org.

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health briefs

Asthma Less Likely to Afflict Breastfed Kids Action Alert

Migratory Birds Threatened by Rule Change

A coalition of national environmental groups led by the National Audubon Society filed a lawsuit in May against the U.S. Department of the Interior challenging the federal administration’s move last December to eliminate longstanding protections for waterfowl, raptors and songbirds under the 100-year-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). The intent is to weaken enforcement on businesses, municipalities and individuals to prevent “incidental” deaths of birds, which would lessen requirements for their protection from electrical power lines, towers, buildings and other hazards. The risk of liability under the MBTA has provided incentives for the oil and gas industry, wind energy development companies and power transmission line operators to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to minimize bird deaths. The new policy eliminates these incentives to reduce and mitigate foreseeable impacts of operations on migratory birds. “One of the first conservation laws, the MBTA sparked 100 years of conservation leadership in this country,” says Sarah Greenberger, Audubon’s senior vice president of conservation policy. “It defies all facts for the Department of the Interior to suggest that this law is somehow broken when we have a century of evidence that says otherwise.”

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A University of Amsterdam study of 960 children from 4 to 12 years old taking asthma medication found that those breastfed as infants had a 45 percent lower incidence of asthma attacks.

Doctors Underestimate Opioid Prescriptions People are frequently introduced to highly addictive opioid painkillers when using hospital emergency rooms. When University of Colorado and University of Massachusetts medical researchers surveyed 109 emergency medicine physicians at four hospitals, they found that 65 percent of them significantly underestimated how many opioids they were prescribing compared to their peers. In six- and 12-month follow-ups, the researchers consequently found that opioid orders by all the doctors surveyed dropped by 3.5 and 4.3 percent, respectively. Those shown that they had been overprescribing lowered their rates even more, by an additional 2.1 and 2.2 percent.

Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day. Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object—a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t showtypical patterns of age-related attention declines.

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global briefs

Animals Gain Some Protection in New Budget

Sunny Success

New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources

A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels. The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.” China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

Flower Power

The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget. Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017. The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing. Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife.

Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative To make sure more beneficial bugs come to their crops to feed on pests, farmers are planting flowers in the middle of their fields. On a farm near the town of Buckingham, England, a crop of oilseed rape is planted amidst rows of wildflowers. It’s one of 14 sites in a study testing the wildflowers’ efficacy in attracting pest-eating bugs, and how well they would

perform in replacing toxic pesticides. The study also includes the use of borders of wildflowers around each field, a technique farmers in the area have used for the past two decades to promote general biodiversity, though not specifically for pest control. Researchers Ben Woodcock and Richard Pywell, of the UK Center for Ecology and Hydrology,

write, “The crop protection ‘toolbox’ is becoming smaller and more vulnerable, so now is a good time to rethink our future crop protection strategies to consider the use of alternative pest control measures alongside conventional pesticides.” Pesticide use probably won’t be eliminated completely, they say. However, by attracting pest-eating bugs—along

with other techniques like breeding plants to better resist pests, using technology to better diagnose and forecast pest behavior and application systems that can apply tiny amounts of pesticide more precisely—pesticide use could be dramatically reduced. Harsh chemicals can then serve as a last line of defense, rather than the first thing farmers reach for. September 2018

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ZERO WASTE

LIFESTYLE

Ways to Make Far Less Trash

by Avery Mack

n manufacturing, a zero waste policy means designing products so that all resources are used or reused. It’s a concept Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste, embraced for her family a decade ago in Mill Valley, California. “My goal was to simplify our lives,” she says. “We found a zero waste lifestyle isn’t what we expected; it’s better. It’s good for the environment and for our family.” Johnson reports achieving 40 percent savings in annual household costs. “Voluntary simplicity has also changed our daily routines. Simple living focuses on experiences versus things, and we find we have more free time,” she says. “Our minimalist wardrobes now fit into carry-on bags for travel.”

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A Doable Personal Goal. “Don’t expect to reach zero. Go for zero-ish,” counsels Celia Ristow, a freelance writer who blogs at Litterless.com. In 2017, Ristow and two friends, Moira Kelley and Bailey Warren, started a grassroots group called Zero Waste Chicago to raise awareness and connect locals with needed resources to reduce trash.

“We speak at grocery stores, community events, schools, colleges and to employees on their lunch hour. We love how responding readers send suggestions and outlets for reusing items,” says Ristow. Local efforts can take off when people find like-minded others through using hash tags like #zerowastechicago on Instagram, search for a local blogger or host a mini-meetup in a grocery that sells in bulk or at a coffee shop that uses ceramic cups or no plastic stirrers. Similar grassroots organizations are active in Colorado (EcoCycle.org/home) and Seattle (EcoCollectiveSeattle.com). “Zero waste seems difficult to imagine in the U.S. People think change is costly and time-consuming,” Johnson says. “My vocation is to shatter these misconceptions. Follow

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the 5 R’s: refuse what you don’t need, reduce what you need, reuse, recycle and rot. Refuse single-use plastics and junk mail, reduce the volume of clothing items and sports equipment, buy used, recycle the unwanted and compost (rot) food waste, lint, hair and floor sweepings. It’s not that complicated.” Due to her experience, Johnson can now store a year’s worth of waste in a pint-sized Mason jar. “Inside is deteriorated foam from headphones, a dental retainer, silicone caulk from the sink, fruit and veggie stickers, clothing labels, plastic mini-bumpers from cabinet corners I replaced with felt and a plastic-coated spike from the dishwasher,” she says. “I’m still amazed when people have a use for something I don’t want or need. Start by saying no to flyers, freebies, party favors, business cards, plastics, excessive packaging and junk mail. Accepting them creates more. Refusing such clutter is the first rule to a less wasteful lifestyle.” Kathryn Kellogg, the Vallejo, California, author of the Going Zero Waste blog and a content creator for Pela Case, a Canadian eco-friendly smartphone case maker, offers many zero waste swaps. “I use silicone cupcake liners instead of paper, bar soap in lieu of plastic-packaged body wash and make my own lip balm.” She also has alternatives for sponges, plastic wrap, cooking pans and toothbrushes. Consider her 31-day challenge at GoingZeroWaste.com/31-day-video-challenge. She notes, “Since I started working toward zero waste, I have more confidence, am able to speak up about less waste and am mindful when I shop.”

A World View. In May, Johnson toured 16 countries in 17

days giving presentations. “Surprisingly, we often had to open another room because interest was higher than expected. In Russia, they broadcasted my talk to 17 cities,” she says. Johnson learned that many countries have no waste collection or recycling programs. Plastic bottles, bags and trash litter many landscapes. “Life in the United States is different. Here, we have bigger houses, need more and create more waste. Elsewhere, grocery shopping is done daily instead of weekly, produce is local,

seasonal and sustainable instead of imported,” she observes. “In a way, it’s easier to go zero waste there because they’re using just what they need. Everyone deserves a place to live and life’s necessities. Past that comfort level, it’s excess.” Johnson sees rapid changes underway in consumer thinking and is hopeful looking forward. “I don’t want to tell others how to live. I just want to share our experiences. The United States’ example has a huge impact worldwide. Zero waste is the necessary lifestyle of the future, and it begins at home.” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Moonen’s latest project is promoting non-BPA canned seafood to reduce waste, encourage everyone to eat lower on the food chain and give popular fish a chance to rebound.

Do healthy food trends start with chefs or customers asking for more nutritious dishes? Both. Chefs are inherently curious. When a new food is available, they’re challenged to see how it can be used. Customers spread the word via social media. Travel broadens our palate. Trying something new is supercool. Like the wreckfish, some species have unfortunate names. Smart marketing can persuade a consumer to try something unfamiliar.

Can we counteract the additional carbon footprint of shipping seafood inland? Eat as local as possible, whenever possible. Typically, U.S. seafood is sustainable seafood. Choose freshwater fish. Seafood is the most perishable ingredient in the kitchen. It’s caught, cleaned, chilled and transported with a short expiration date. Chefs stay with the

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RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters by Sandra Murphy

n early promoter of sustainable fishing, celebrity chef Rick Moonen is the owner of both RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room, in Las Vegas, and brand promoter for True North Seafood. His cookbook, Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook’s Essential Companion, features only seafood that hasn’t been overfished. He was named Chef of the Year in 2011 by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which publishes an up-to-date Seafood Watch guide to sustainable species (SeafoodWatch.org).

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tried and true because it’s wasted if customers hesitate to order a dish. In a few years, we’ll be eating more seaweed. We are literally loving some species to death. Bluefin tuna will likely become extinct during our lifetime due to our love affair with sushi. We should all rotate the types of fish on our plate, beyond tuna, tilapia and salmon. Good choices include halibut, mahi mahi, Arctic char, black cod and rockfish. Refer to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app for where and how fish are caught, if it’s sustainable or to be avoided. Sustainable means it’s fished or farmed with minimal impact on ocean

health and will more likely remain available for the future. Half the seafood consumed today is farmed, according to program researchers. Consider canned fish in BPA-free containers to better diversify an ocean-sourced diet. There’s no waste because it doesn’t rely on seasonal availability, tastes good and is sustainable. With creative recipes and fun garnishes, simple food can be as much of an experience as fine dining.

How can we avoid trashing the ocean and polluting our seafood? People once thought the ocean was big enough to absorb anything dumped into it and it could replenish anything taken out. Toxic oil spills get publicity, but runoff from agricultural businesses is just as bad. The ocean can’t be used like a toilet. Be a steward of the environment and personalize the message through social media.

Is fish farming a good alternative for salmon and other species? Fish farming has many components. Mistakes were made as people learned best practices during the past 20 years. Early instant demand called for rapid growth, causing overcrowded conditions, stressed fish and the use of antibiotics and genetically modified ingredients in the fish food. Aquaculture shouldn’t be demonized anymore. It took a while, but the better companies made changes and continue to refine improvements. They deserve our support. Wild fish are being contaminated by debris and plastic in the water, so farming is a good alternative.

What gives you hope? Influencers are joining the choir of sustainability that I’ve preached for 30 years. Now I’m the Trojan Chef, sitting in on meetings with major suppliers and acting as spokesperson for True North. We need to remember a species doesn’t live alone. Fish produce feces. Mussels love the yucky muck and they’re a great way to clean the water. Symbiotic species work with nature, eliminating the need for manmade chemicals.

What can individuals do? When we’re grocery shopping or eating out, we’re voting with our dollars. Ask, “What kind of fish is this? Where was it caught and how? Is it farmed or wild?” Serving as informed voices not only secures answers, it makes people aware of necessary preferences. Sharing the message can be fun as anxiety melts over tasting the unfamiliar. Host a Chopped or Iron Chef-style competition at home or with a neighbor. When my youngest son was little, there were things he wouldn’t eat out of hand, so I had him help me in the kitchen. Once he was invested in meals, he tasted new dishes. Experimenting can be exciting. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelance Writer@mindspring.com.

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ld-style rectangular metal lunchboxes are passé. New, convenient compartmentalized containers inspired by the Japanese bento box and Indian tiffin allow parents to pack up to five different, colorful and healthy items for a child’s lunch with less plastic wrapping to separate foods. It dovetails exactly with what nutrition professionals recommend.

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“People usually eat with their eyes,” says Allison Forajter, a clinical dietitian at Community Hospital, in Munster, Indiana. “The more color and variety presented the better.” Holley Grainger, a registered dietitian, creator of the blog Cleverful Living at HolleyGrainger.com and mother of two school-age daughters in Birmingham, Alabama, agrees, saying, “These boxes make lunchbox packing easier because each compartment can be assigned a different food group.” Grainger usually starts with a protein, adds fruits, vegetables and whole

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grains, and inserts a surprise treat for a total of five selections. “One easy and inexpensive way to boost protein is through low-fat dairy options like milk, yogurt, string cheese or cottage cheese. For children that like meat and poultry, roasted chicken and low-sodium deli turkey are delicious options. This is where I like to work in leftovers, so last night’s entrée may be the filling for today’s lunchbox mini-tacos. For a high-protein vegetarian/vegan option, beans/legumes are a favorite, whether in dips, salsas, salads or pastas,” she says. Forajter recommends exploring varied colors of the same type of fruits or vegetables. Offer green and purple grapes or red, yellow, green and orange bell pepper strips, and ask kids if each color tasted different. Including unusual fruits or vegetables can be a learning experience for the whole family. “Try purple and orange cauliflower or red, yellow, white or purple carrots,” she suggests. Grainger not only packs healthy foods for her kids, she makes sure they get a little

“emotional nutrition”, as well. She might include a piece of chocolate or a cookie, but the surprise doesn’t have to be food. “A note or picture from you written on your child’s napkin adds a special touch. It lets them know you’re thinking about them and gives them a feeling of security throughout the day,” she says. Parents faced with the daily round of lunch packing may benefit from the system of five. Each item goes into a separate compartment in the bento, box-style lunchbox. Many also offer a space for a “chiller” to keep foods safely cool.

Easy Options

Protein: turkey breast, chicken breast, hardboiled egg cut in half, nuts, beans, almond butter, string cheese, yogurt Fruit: blueberries, apple slices, plums, grapes—something easy for kids to eat Vegetable: carrots, English cucumbers, celery sticks, bell pepper strips—easy finger foods; kids might eat more veggies if provided with a dip such as hummus or natural homemade ranch dressing Whole grain: ancient or whole grain crackers, pita bread, non-GMO blue corn chips Treat: a happy surprise could be a piece of wrapped dark chocolate, a crayon or a funny, loving or encouraging note from a parent

GOOD BOX LUNCH IDEAS scrambled eggs with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper as a spread on multigrain bread. Healthy Sides: Cooked corn on the cob, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, apple slices with or without almond butter

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olley Grainger, a mother of two in Birmingham, Alabama, took photos of the healthy lunches she packed—all 125 of them. Check them out at HolleyGrainger. com/125-healthy-lunchboxes-kids. Kelly Kwok, cookbook author and mother of two schoolchildren in Buffalo, New York, shares many perfect-fora-lunchbox recipes on her blog LifeMade Sweeter.com. Here are three of them.

Egg ‘Salad’ Sandwich

Kwok makes a healthier egg salad sandwich for her children by blending

Store-bought hummus, a bag of baby kale or spinach, a few shredded carrots and a whole-grain tortilla come together for an easy wrap. Healthy Sides: Stemmed sweet cherries, banana chips, yogurt

Rainbow Skewers

On short wooden skewers, slide on tiny mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes and cooked tortellini with a tiny container of pesto or marinara sauce for dipping. Healthy Sides: Mixed fresh berries and bell pepper strips, healthy granola bar

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Lunch: a Key Meal

“When children are fueled with nutritious foods, they are more alert and focused throughout the day, leading to better behavior, concentration and test scores,” says Grainger. “They also have the opportunity to fill up on many of the essential vitamins and minerals often lacking in away-from-home meals. I’ve found that my children are hungrier at lunch than at other meals, so they tend to fill up on whatever is being offered.” Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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DELICIOUS BOX LUNCH RECIPES

arah Britton, a plant-based holistic nutritionist who blogs at MyNewRoots. org, lives near Toronto, Canada, with her husband and school-age son. Like all mothers, she faces the challenge of packing her child’s lunch. These three recipes can be made ahead of time and come from her new book Naturally Nourished: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients.

Toasted Walnut Brownie Bite Dough Yields: 1 pound dough

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

3 Tbsp coconut oil 1½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp dried dill 4 tsp onion powder 1 tsp ﬁne sea salt 3 cups (2 15-oz cans) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

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Spread the chickpeas on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove the chickpeas from the oven and let them cool. Serve at room temperature. Store in an airtight glass container at room temperature for up to one week.

Sour Cream and Onion Chickpea Crisps Make a double batch to have extra to garnish salads and soups as a gluten-free, high-protein crouton replacement.

Spread the chickpeas out on a clean kitchen towel and rub them dry, discarding any loose skins (chickpeas will not crisp in the oven if wet). Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and toss with the coconut oil mixture.

Preheat the oven to 400° F. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Whisk in the lemon juice, dill, onion powder and salt. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. Keep in mind that the chickpeas will crisp up outside of the oven, so it’s okay if they’re still a little soft when finished roasting.

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Brownie Dough 1½ cups raw, unsalted walnuts ¾ cup, cocoa powder 2 cups soft dates (preferably Medjool) Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until lightly colored and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are ﬁnely ground. Add the cocoa and salt. Pulse to combine.

Pit the dates and add them one at a time through the feed tube of the food processor while it’s running. The resulting mixture should resemble cake crumbs but, when pressed, will easily stick together (if not, add more dates).

toasted aroma, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool and roughly chop the almonds. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Add the honey, tahini and vanilla; whisk thoroughly until fully combined.

Use the dough to make the Brownie Bites. Leftover dough (one-third of the batch) will keep in the freezer for up to one month.

Remove saucepan from the heat.

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In a large bowl, combine the cooled oats and chopped almonds with selected dried fruit, puffed cereal and salt. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir quickly to mix.

Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls. Freeze the balls until ready to eat. Store in the freezer for up to one month.

Honey Almond Granola Bars Yields: 14 bars (servings) It’s important to toast the oats and almonds as both contain an unwanted phytic acid, which is destroyed by heat. The bonus of this step is gaining extra flavor. 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup raw, unsalted almonds (or hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts) 2 Tbsp coconut oil

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½ cup raw honey ½ cup tahini 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup unsulfured dried fruit (raisins, dates, ﬁgs, prunes, apricots, cranberries or a combination), roughly chopped 1½ cups puffed, whole-grain cereal (such as rice puffs) ¼ tsp ﬂaky sea salt Preheat the oven to 325° F.

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WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA

Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

by Marlaina Donato

lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks. Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type. “Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist. Yoga is an internal process and can meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

Why it Works Yoga poses don’t need to be intense to have a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage. “Basic yoga is just as beneficial as more advanced ideas of yoga, especially in terms of body awareness,” says Piper 22

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Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.” Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness. Stiff muscles often go hand-in-hand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too. According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain— by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body. Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options

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for poses exist to help you find the version that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon. She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes. “What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.” Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goal-oriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/ mind during tough times,” says Carson. For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions. “It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.” No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects. Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Helping People Connect with Themselves & Others

by Martin Miron eth Kopald became an Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner in 2012. He leads individual sessions, couple communication coaching, and groups. He creates a safe space and guides people to care  for themselves in a loving and insightful way. Kopald coaches people to listen to and get to know the different parts of themselves, advising, “We all have  parts of us that help guide our lives, protecting us. Yet sometimes, when these parts are in  the lead, we are misguided, causing ourselves and others pain, such as when we are led by anger  or when we shut down.” Kopald helps people increase their sense of core self, a place of  compassion, understanding and courage. He notes, “Things go more smoothly when self is in the  driver’s seat.” Kopald holds a Ph.D. in organization management with a specialization in leadership and a master’s degree in education. He says, “My research focused on  creating psychological safe places for people to have a voice in organizations.” He is also certified in Montessori education for children. Kopald states, “I found Internal Family

Systems while I was going through a divorce about 10 years ago, and just by learning about the model, my stress eased considerably. As a practitioner, I used IFS with children and parents in education settings, and  more and more I realized that this is what I was meant to do; help people find peace through  building compassion for themselves and for others. IFS is a tool that allows us to  understand ourselves in a deep way and to understand what parts of us take over when we  are being our best self.”

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Choosing Meditation Music Choose recorded music that helps calm mental chatter. Here are some criteria. 4 Slow rhythms. These entrain bodily systems, including the heartbeat, pulse, digestion, respiration and muscle functioning, to a more natural rhythm. 4 Natural sounds. They give a sense of peace.

Meditative Melodies

How Sound Deepens Meditation

by Dudley Evenson

hen life is stressful, we know we need to relax. The question is how. Many wonderful ways involve combining music with a meditation practice. Although we can’t always control our surroundings, we can learn to control how we react to and internalize what happens around us. On the value of meditation and mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine,

Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, observes, “When we do studies of this, we find we can change our brains. We can change our relationship to our emotions. We can change our relationship to the actuality of things in ways that are healing. The immune system responds.” Because sound affects us on all levels—emotional, mental and physical— combining musical processes with our

4 Nurturing tones. Typically, these are clear, warm and gentle.  4 Uplifting, not gloomy. The music should give rise to a sense of joy and beauty.  4 Absence of hooks and refrains; avoid repetition and familiarity that engage the analytical mind. 4 Flowing. It is soothing and feels akin to nature. 4 Sub-audio frequencies. The presence of these is an optional way to entrain brainwaves to an alpha or theta state that allows relaxation and healing to occur. 4 Intention. It’s important for both the musician and listener. Here are several self-generated ways to further enhance meditation.

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meditation practice can be highly effective in easing stress. Cultures worldwide have long used music to lift the spirit and enhance meditation and healing.

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Controlling Breath We can live without food for weeks and water for days, but breath for only minutes. A simple way to begin breath work is by taking a fast, full inhalation, followed by a long, slow exhalation. With practice, both breath control and stress levels will improve.

Vocal Toning This uses the human voice to produce elongated vowel tones or humming sounds that can empower meditation. It also slows and lengthens our exhalation by putting a brake on the breath. Begin by taking a deep breath and then, with the mouth open, make a simple vowel tone such as ahh or ohh. With the exhalation pushing out a sound, the tone follows naturally.

Mantra and Chant Mantras can keep the demons of our monkey mind from distracting us. The word means “mind protection” in Sanskrit. A mantra is characterized by a short sound or phrase that carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the simple meaning of the words. Using mantras can help overcome mental chatter, de-stress and set us up for an expansion of consciousness. Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, documented a phenomenon he named “the relaxation response”. His research discovered that those that repeated mantras for even 10 minutes a day experienced physiological changes—a reduced heart rate, slower metabolism and lower stress levels, all of which allow the body to return to a more natural state of wellness.

Singing Affirmations Research led by Carnegie Mellon University’s David Creswell found that people using self-affirmation also can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance. An affirmation is a positive statement spoken in the present tense asserting that a desired goal is already achieved. With sufficient repetition and focused intention, declaration becomes reality. Adding a melody to our affirmation and singing it repeatedly enhances its power. Mind-body expert Dr. Deepak Chopra agrees, stating, “Music helps to take the affirmations to a deeper level of the mind so that a process of emotional and spiritual transformation can start.” We are constantly affirming in our mind what we believe. With perseverance, repetition and steadfast belief in them, the words of our affirmations become a part of us. Before long, we notice we are achieving what we may have previously thought was impossible. Accessing the rich array of music and sound modalities available can help deepen meditation, decrease stress and allow us to benefit from a higher and much improved quality of life. Dudley Evenson and her husband, Dean, are sound healing pioneers who have produced award-winning music since 1979 through their label, Soundings of the Planet. Their new book is Quieting the Monkey Mind: How to Meditate with Music. Learn more at Soundings.com.

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by Karen Shaw Becker

n estimated 10 percent of Americans are allergic to household pets, with sensitivities to cats twice as common as to dogs, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Most people with cat allergies react to Fel d 1, a protein found on cat skin, although other cat allergens are found on the fur, in saliva and even in their urine, reports a study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The tiny Fel d 1 protein attached to a piece of airborne cat hair or skin can linger in the air for hours—much longer than a similarly released dog allergen. It’s also sticky, readily attaching to human skin and clothing, and can even easily transfer to catfree public locations such as a classroom. Male cats tend to produce more of this allergenic protein than females, especially if they’re not neutered. However, all cats produce the Fel d 1 protein, and it’s unrelated to the amount of feline dander or shedding. Thus, no truly hypoallergenic cat breed exists, yet some breeds may be better for allergic pet lovers, say Austrian researchers in a study published in the journal Clinical and Translational Allergy. Many people are able to build up tolerance to their kitty over time. Before starting a relationship, first ensure the allergy is not severe. If allergy symptoms are more of a nuisance than a serious health threat, some options can help minimize the problem at home: 4 Consider making the bedroom of any affected family member a cat-free zone.

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4 Purchase a high-quality air purifier to clean the air of allergens and other pollutants. 4 To prevent a buildup of allergens indoors, replace carpeting with hard flooring and drapes and curtains with non-fabric window coverings and if possible, avoid upholstered furniture. 4 Clean the house often and thoroughly, including any surfaces that trap pet hair and dander like couch covers, pillows, bedding and pet beds. 4 Wash bed linens at least weekly in hot water. 4 Wash hands after handling the cat. After snuggling together, consider taking a shower and shampoo before retiring in order to avoid bringing kitty allergens to bed. 4 Feed kitty an anti-inflammatory (grainfree), balanced and species-appropriate diet. Reducing or eliminating the allergenic and genetically modified (GMO) foods a cat eats reduces the allergenic quality of their saliva. 4 Ensure optimal levels of essential fatty acids in their diet to reduce shedding and dander. 4 Bathe the cat regularly, taking care to use only a safe, non-drying, herbal animal shampoo. Karen Shaw Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

10 BREEDS FOR ALLERGIC CAT LOVERS by Karen Shaw Becker

Balinese

Sometimes called the “longhaired Siamese” for its luxurious coat, Balinese cats nevertheless produce less of the Fel d 1 protein than other breeds.

Russian Blue

Despite a short, double coat that is silky and plush to the touch, this cat also produces less Fel d 1 protein. They’re known for their loyalty and playful personality.

Bengal

Bengals’ uniquely fine fur requires less grooming than many others. Because they spend less time licking their fur, it contains less saliva and their dander is less likely to spread.

Devon Rex

The soft, short and curly coat of this playful breed—known for remaining “kittens at heart”—may normally include bare, furless patches. They shed less than many others.

Oriental Shorthair

The Oriental Shorthair encompasses more than 300 different colors and patterns, all with short, fine coats for minimal shedding. Regular grooming helps control dander.

Cornish Rex

Similar to the Devon Rex, but with a curly fur coat, the Cornish Rex has only a soft undercoat of down hair, compared with a typical three layers, including an undercoat, middle “awn” hair and outer guard hair, so they shed less.

Siberian

Some people love the look of this longhaired, shaggy-coated cat. They also produce less Fel d 1 protein than other breeds, even those with far less fur.

LaPerm

This cat’s unique curly coat may help reduce the spread of dander.

Sphynx

A hairless cat, the Sphynx has no fur to trap allergens from their saliva. However, the Fel d 1 protein will still be present.

Javanese

This breed has only a top coat, just one of the three typical layers of coats common to cats, which means less shedding and dander to spread around the home.

Reference: Paul Ciampanelli-collated research, Mom.me

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 70th Annual Michigan Dahlia Association Show – Sept 1 & 2. 11am-6pm, Sat; 11am-2pm, Sun. Free admission. Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College, E Huron River Dr. MidwestDahliaConference.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 State of Cannabis – 6-7pm. Presented by Melissa Keck, Cannabis Nurse Educator. Explore the history of cannabis, learn about the new licensing and regulatory statutes in Michigan and understand the pros and cons of cannabis. Ongoing through September; Seminar 1, The State of Cannabis, on Sept. 4, 5, 8 and 9, Seminar 2, Healing with CBD, Sept. 11, 12 and 15. Seminar 3, THC for Chronic Pain, Sept. 18, 19 and 22. Seminar 4, Cannabis Vs. Opioids, Sept. 25, 26 and 29; $29. CoMilan, 17 W Main St, Milan. Register: MiNurseCannabis.com.

Back to School Nutrition – 7-8pm. Join Kristen for her free class where you will learn key concepts for packing a nutritional lunch that your child will not only eat, but will also enjoy. Also learn about different foods and supplements that will help emotional balance, improve brain function and support learning and cognition. The NHCAA, 462 Jackson Plaza. To register: 302-7575. thenhcaa.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Access Bars Workshop – 9:30am-4:30pm. Touchpoint therapy for everyone, using 32 points on the head. $350 includes certification, manual and 8 CEUs for LMTs. 3820 Packard, Ste 280. 358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Beyond your DNA, Next Steps in your Genetic Genealogy – 6-8pm. In this 3-session evening course students will be exposed to the science behind the services available and they will be able to understand and compare offerings. More importantly, the effort required in time and resources will be discussed, allowing the student to determine their personal level of involvement. $75. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr. 6775060. wccnet.edu/economic-development. Keeping Your Immune System Healthy – 7-8pm. Do you find yourself catching colds often? Do you worry about the health of your immune system going into this coming Fall and Winter season? Bring a friend and join us to learn how to boost up your defenses naturally. Free. Thrive! Wellness Center, 6901 State Rd, Ste D, Saline. 470-6766. Thrive-Wellness-Center.com. Fall & Winter Garden Readiness – 7-8:30pm. Join Ann Arbor Garden Club members as they share their experience preparing their gardens for the fall and winter months, including seed plantings. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu. 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. 7611800. TheArk.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Yoga Open House Thursdays at the Yoga Loft – 6-7:30pm. Thursdays thru Sept. Free 20-minute somatic restorative yoga sequence. Elevate your yoga through the asana, an art of perspective. Nickels Arcade, Ste 224. 366-0664. Facebook.com/ YogaLoftAnnArbor.

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Shamanic Healing Intro Class – 6-8:30pm. Overview of Shamanic healing practices used by tribal medicine people, including experiencing drum journeys to meet guides. $35. 3820 Packard, Ste 280. 358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com. Herb Garden Walking Tour – 7-8:30pm. Madolyn Kaminski, Herb Study Group president, conducts a tour of the Alexandra Hicks Herb Knot Garden at Matthaei. Sun tea and other herbal refreshments available. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Stewards’ Circle – 7:30-8:30am. Topic: Ann Arbor’s Bees. Will discuss ways to manage lands to promote the wellbeing of wild bees and strategies for engaging the public in understanding and protecting these essential pollinators. An informal discussion on a monthly topic with volunteer and professional land stewards, plus others interested in nature. Free. Bruegger’s Bagels, 709 N University Ave. 996-3190. StewardshipNetwork.org. Healing With CBD – 6-7pm. Wondering what all the buzz is with CBD? Learn about how Cannabidiol works, the amazing health and wellness benefits of CBD and how to safely incorporate this plantbased supplement into your diet and lifestyle. $29. CoMilan, 17 W Main St, Milan. Register: MiNurseCannabis.com. Permaculture Futures: Intro to the Core – 7-8:30pm. Our interactive session will introduce you to the core of Permaculture’s teachings in relation to how we design for the next decade and beyond. Presented by Dr. Charlie Brennan, Bridget O’Brien, and guests. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

People’s Climate March – 12pm. Join us as we hold our local leaders to account and demand that they walk the talk on climate action. Library Lot, 350 S Fifth Ave. For more info: RiseForClimate.org or ActionNetwork.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Tai Chi Love – 1-2pm. With over 20 years experience, Karla Groesbeck has a wealth of information in the body movement, meditation, chi kung, and martial aspects of tai chi. Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Dr. 327-4200. aadl.org. Classic Roses – 2-3:30pm. Program includes Q&A and refreshments. Presented by Huron Valley Rose Society. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu. Multifloral Paphiopedilum Orchids and Their Culture – 2-3:30pm. Program speaker is Chicago-based Sam Tsui, who has been hybridizing orchids since 1990. Presented by Ann Arbor Orchid Society. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu. Bird Walk: Mary Beth Doyle Park – 5-6:30pm. Join NAP’s ornithologist Juliet Berger on a walk around this diverse park, which includes a storm water retention pond often frequented by migrating shorebirds. No pets. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Birch Hollow Dr. A2Gov.org/NAP.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Panel Presentation: Natural Areas Stewardship: Challenges, Successes & Opportunities for the Future – 6:45-8:30pm. Leaders from 3 Southeast Michigan natural areas programs share perspectives on managing local preserves. Presented by Ann Arbor Wild Ones. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Forgiveness Workshop – 6-9pm. Part of Donna Lakes’s Ascension Workshop Series. Lecture, group healing, group meditation, anger release techniques. $50. 3820 Packard, Ste 280. 358-0218. Enlightened SoulCenter.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Cosmic Percussions – 7-9pm. Drums, music, meditation, movement, and chanting to release stress and pent-up emotions, led by John Steinbauer. Drums included. $20. 3820 Packard, Ste 280. 358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Visible Green Home The P2 Passive House: A Building Revolution Tour Four – 9am-4:30pm. The chance to have a guided tour of Michigan’s first

PHIUS+2015 pre-certified home. Learn about the home’s infrastructure systems. The close integration of the building envelope design and performance allows a passive house to have “micro loads” which in turn allow for “micro systems.” Free. Location given upon registration. VisibleGreenHome.com/ registration.html. Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga – 10-11am. Relax with us as local yoga instructor, Marlene McGrath, leads a class in prenatal/postnatal yoga. Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 327-4200. aadl.org. Exotic Plant Show and Sale: Cactus, Succulents & Bromeliads – Sept 15 & 16. 10am-4:30pm. A large selection of cactus, succulents and bromeliads, including air plants, on display, with plants for sale ranging in size from seedlings to mature plants. Growing supplies, books, art prints and note cards also available. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu. Ann Arbor Russian Festival – Sept 15-16. 11am8pm, Sat; 1-7pm, Sun. Features family ethnic entertainment with singing, dancing and other performances, cultural activities, a children’s corner, shopping fun, Slavic cuisine, a tea room with authentic sweets and much more. Free. St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Church, 9900 Jackson Rd, Dexter. 475-4590. AnnArborRussianFestival.org. A2CT.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Long, Cold and Slow: Bringing Bread to Life – 3-5pm. Stephanie Ariganello and Jeremiah Kouhia of the Mother Loaf Breads bakery in Milan will briefly explore the long and crunchy history of sourdough and the basics of how they make their long, cold, slow fermentation loaves. Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy. 327-4200. aadl.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Catching Your Breath – 10-11:30am. Presented by MI Alzheimer’s Disease Center. A free monthly program for caregivers of adults with memory loss. Designed for learning skills for continued health and well-being. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. Info & to register: 936-8803. mbgna. umich.edu. Healthy Detox with Thrive – 7-8pm. Do you feel that you overindulge too much? Want to get your diet and your health on the right track? Join us to learn how to clean up your diet and work on a healthier lifestyle. Free. Thrive! Wellness Center, 6901 State Rd, Ste D, Saline. 470-6766. Thrive-Wellness-Center.com. Magic Pills: Promise or Placebo Documentary Screening – 7:30pm. Filmmaker and homeopath, Ananda More, crisscrosses the world to meet with scientists, practitioners, and patients to learn whether homeopathy is science based or is an elaborate placebo that affects millions and endangers lives. After the film, Bio Energy Medical Center’s Homeopathic Physician will be doing a Q&A. $15. Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St. 995-3200. Bethany@ BioEnergyMedicalCenter.com. MagicPillsMovie.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 OK2SAY Safety Seminar for Parents – 7-8:30pm. This program gives parents practical tools to keep their children safe, including online security and privacy. It will also overview the OK2SAY student

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safety programming that has been presented to nearly 2 million Michigan children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org. Smoothing a Bumpy Back-to-School Transition – 7-8:30pm. Learn Hand in Hand Parenting tools to help handle the tears and fears that come with the new school year, and get your kids off to a great start. Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy. 327-4200. aadl.org. Addiction 101 – 7:30-9pm. Presented by James Balmer, Dawn Farm President. A review of addiction as a brain disease, symptoms associated with untreated addiction, role of "hope" in recovery, and what's involved with achieving sustained recovery. Free. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti. 485-8725. DawnFarm.org. Survival of the Red Crossbill – 7:30-9pm. Dr. Jamie Cornelius, assistant professor of biology at Eastern Michigan University, works in the field and lab to understand how these birds cope with unpredictability with the hopes of better understanding the limitations and adaptations that other species may face in an increasingly unpredictable world. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. 647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Health & Nutrition – 7-8pm. When it comes to family we all want to keep our loved ones healthy, but it can be difficult to know where to start. In this free class, Kerry will teach you about good foods and other ways you can help to improve your and your family’s health. The NHCAA, 462 Jackson Plaza. To register: 302-7575. thenhcaa.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Ayurveda: the Wisdom of Life – Sept 23 & 30. 3-6pm. Introduction to the principles of ayurveda. Topics include: ayurveda as a philosophy of life; basics of ayurveda; discovering your ayurveda constitution; secrets of balanced living; awareness and conscious living. Free. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 S Main St. To register: 994-7114 or Castoldi@Oakland.edu.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 A2Energy Power Hour – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a fun and informative event to learn how your house can be made more energy efficient through solar power. Westgate Branch, 2503 Jackson Ave. 3274200. aadl.org. Centennial Farm Talk – 7-8:30pm. Join Legacy Trustee Larry Doll who will talk about his family’s Centennial Farm, what is means to have this designation, how to apply, and the impact these farms have on their communities. Free. Chelsea District Library, 221 S Main St, Chelsea. LegacyLandConservancy.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 The Path of Consciousness Spiritual & Writing Conference & Retreat – Oct 5, 4pm-Oct 7, 3pm. Attend this spiritual and writing conference and retreat that will enhance your personal, business, and writing life with the help of various ancient, sacred and creative teachings. $155-$299. Colombiere Retreat & Conference Center, Village of Clarkston. Info, Weam: 586-231-6175. ThePathOfConsciousness.com.

The RFD Boys – 8pm. The house band of Michigan bluegrass. $11, $10/member, senior, student. The Ark, 316 S Main St. 761-1800. TheArk.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Clean-Up Day – 9am-2pm. An opportunity for residents to dispose of many unwanted household items in a safe and sustainable manner. Free, but there is a suggested $10 donation per car. Thomson Reuters office complex, 6300 Interfirst Dr. 2223810. Washtenaw.org/cleanup. Storytime at the Museum – 11:15am-12:30pm. Children ages 4-7 invited to hear a story in the galleries, followed by a short activity responding to the art on display. Parents must accompany children. Siblings welcome. UMMA, 525 S State St. 764-0395. UMMA.UMich.edu.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Budding Naturalists: Hike and Play – 10am12pm. Join Legacy Land Steward Allene Smith for a guided children’s hike (ages 3-7). Kids will hike through woodland and around a buttonbush swamp on the Harlie Smith boardwalk. Not stroller friendly. Lillie Park South Playground, 4365 Platt Rd. For more info or to register: 302-5263 or Info@ LegacyLandConservancy.org. Preserving the Harvest – 1-3pm. Learn how to can and preserve your garden’s bounty with local food blogger Cynthia Hodges. She will offer tips and tricks on how to do this successfully through a live demo. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arranging – 1-2:30pm. Presented by Ann Arbor Ikebana Intl Chapter. Create your own seasonal Ikebana arrangement with guidance by a certified instructor. $20. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd. Reservations required: A2Ikebana@gmail.com. mbgna.umich.edu.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Entomology, Nature and Beauty in Ann Arbor – 7-8:30pm. Join local entomologist and photographer Zohair Mohsen as he discusses the often overlooked beauty of the common insects and plants of Ann Arbor’s natural areas. Downtown Library, 343 S Fifth Ave. 327-4200. aadl.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 6th Annual Enlightened Soul Expo – Sept 22-23. 10am-6pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. Psychics and card readers, aura photos, holistic products, over 150 vendors and energy workers, free presentations, free parking. Advance ticket discounts, door prizes. Skyline High School, 2552 Maple Rd. Enlightened SoulExpo.com. Smell & Tell: Follow Your Nose in the Great Outdoors – 2-4pm. Refresh your soul and raise your spirits as we follow the springtime scent trail at County Farm Park. Space limited; must register. Also held Sept 23. Meet at Platt Road Pavilion. To register email name, phone number, and chosen date: Registrations@aadl.org.

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Addiction and Families – 7:30-9pm. By Dr. Lynn Kleiman Malinoff, EdD. An overview of how family members are affected by addiction in the family, roles and behaviors that family members often acquire, and options for help. Free. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti. 485-8725. DawnFarm.org. Take a Chance Tuesday: Adrian+Meredith & Jellyman’s Daughter – 8pm. New duo music from Nashville and Scotland. Free; bring a nonperishable donation for Food Gatherers. The Ark, 316 S Main St. 761-1800. TheArk.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Nature Walk with AADL: Marshall Nature Area – 6-7:30pm. The trails at Marshall Nature Area wind through prairie, oak-hickory forest and an old pine plantation. Join NAP staff on a nature walk to learn about the native plants and animals that call this park home. Meet in the parking lot off Dixboro Rd, north of Plymouth Rd. 327-4200. aadl.org. A2Gov.org/NAP.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 A2 Vibrational Experience – 7-8:30pm. Amy Feger plays crystal bowls, drums, Shamanic rattle, rainstick and more, for a meditative group energy healing. $20. 3820 Packard, Ste 280. 358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Marketing in the Digital Age – 6-8pm. Ideal for the individual practitioner or non-profit, this course offers exposure to traditional marketing concepts applied to the contemporary digital environment. Expertise in digital media not required. Class #BMG 1097. $129. 4800 E Huron River Dr. 677-5060. wccnet.edu/economic-development.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Mastering Meditation – Sundays, Oct 7-21. 3-5pm. Introductory meditation series offered by the Sri Chinmoy Centre. Topics include: concentration, relaxation, visualization and meditation techniques; creating a meditative lifestyle; cultivating self-awareness though meditation. Free of charge. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 S Main St. To register: 994-7114 or Castoldi@Oakland.edu.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Nutrition Response Testing: How It Works – 7-8:30pm. Nutrition Response Testing is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body in order to determine the underlying causes of ill health. When these are corrected through safe, natural, nutritional means, the body can repair itself in order to attain and maintain more optimum health. Free. TreeTown Wellness Center, 9477 N Territorial Rd, Ste 200, Dexter. 726-5646. TreeTownWellness.com. .

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daily Movement Classes for People with Special Needs – Ballet Chelsea has developed a wide range of new classes especially for people of all ages with a wide range of limitations. Open class for students age 8-14 on Fri evenings where students build confidence, enhance peer interaction skills as well as strengthen coordination and stamina.1050 S Main St, Chelsea. Info: 475-3070 or BalletChelsea.org. Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga – With Marlene McGrath. Classes designed to support the changes of a pregnant body, instill confidence in the body’s abilities, and provide physical, mental, and emotional preparation for birth and mothering. Postnatal yoga practiced with babies present. For times, dates & costs: MarleneMcGrathYoga.com. Yoga Classes at Yoga Room – With Christy DeBurton. Classes held Mon, Tue, Thurs, Sat. A small, supportive, non-competitive, friendly yoga studio teaching various yoga styles that focuses on individual attention to challenge you in a balanced, rejuvenating way. 765 Archwood Dr. 761-8409. YogaRoomAnnArbor.com.

sunday Critter House Open Hours – Free and open to the public most Sundays, see our website for dates and times. Observe frogs, turtles, snakes, and more as they hop, crawl and slither in their homes. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer your questions, and have activities or specimens out for you to explore. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 997-1553. Lesliesnc.org.

Yoga with Cats – 8:30-9:30am. Practice hatha-style among the calming cats in new cat café. All levels welcome, ages 16+. $10. 5245 Jackson Rd. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga. 1-Day Silent Meditation Retreat – 9am-5pm. 4th Sun. Spend a day away from hectic city and find inner peace and relaxation at suburban Monastery. Retreat starts with 30 mins stretching, and interval 1 hr sitting meditation and 30 mins walking/ standing meditation. Discussion and Q&A. Light lunch included. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa. org/usa/en. Iyengar Yoga – 10am. Also Mon, 6pm; Thurs, 7pm; Sat, 10am. With David Rosenberg. Experience invigorating yoga postures using the methods of BKS Iyengar to strengthen the body, create a feeling of well-being, reduce stress, and release tension through physical activity and meditation. $95/8 classes; $105/9 classes. Info: 662-6282 or aareced.com. Group Meditation – 10-11:30am. 45-min group meditation followed by a talk and sharing. Meditation classes and retreats. With Insight Meditation Ann Arbor. Free. Held at Harmony Yoga, 1955 Pauline Blvd, Ste 100 B. 945-7612. Info@InsightMeditationAnnArbor.org. Sunday Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm. No experience necessary. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Facilitated by Celeste Zygmont. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo. com or DeepSpring.org. Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – 11am-12pm. To develop your compassionate heart. Healing meditations, 10am 1st Sun. Instruction always available. Karma Kagyu Lineage. Free. Karma Thegsum Choling, 614 Minor St. 761-7495 or 678-7549. The Sunday Artisan Market – Thru Dec 23. 11am4pm. Unique local arts & crafts. Meet the artists and support local art. Free parking. 315 Detroit St, by Kerrytown. SundayArtisanMarket.org.

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Yin Yoga & Meditation – 1-2:30pm. Starting with 5 mins Huayen warming up exercise, and followed by 45 mins yin yoga and 30 mins sitting meditation. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en. Japanese Reiki Practice Circle – 1-3pm. 1st Sun. With Andrew Anders. A monthly reiki gathering event for all local practitioners to practice together. $15. Info: 480-8107 or MichiganReiki.org. Kirtan Dance – 1:30-3pm. 2nd Sun. Combines the healing vibrational practices of devotional singing and dance. $15/class; $50/4 classes. Sadhana Dance Theater, 607 Robin Rd. 330-3051. Sadhana DanceTheater.com. Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild – 2-4pm. 4th Sun. Monthly meetings always start with stories and then more stories. Listeners and tellers welcome. Free. Nicola’s Books, 2513 Jackson Ave. AnnArborStorytelling.org. Contact Improv – 2-4pm. An interactive, free form dance style that involves contact with two or more people through which dancers give and share weight. $5-$10 sliding scale. Phoenix Center, 200 S Main (above Elmo’s). 604-4416. ContactImprovAnnArbor. Blogspot.com. Free Yoga Class – 4:30pm. 2nd to last Sun. Bring own mat and enjoy a relaxing flow designed for all levels by a certified yoga teacher with over 3 yrs teaching experience. Om of Medicine, 112 S Main St. 369-8255. OmOfMedicine.org. Medical Cannabis Support Group – 4:30pm. Last Sun. Designed for individuals seeking support and information for utilizing medical cannabis. An opportunity to connect with community and gain new perspectives in your healing journey. Free. Om of Medicine, 112 S Main St. 369-8255. Om OfMedicine.org. Sunday Group Meditation – 5-6pm, sitting meditation; 6-6:30pm, mindful sharing. Sitting meditation to start the week. No instruction. Please enter and depart in silence. No experience necessary. Donations welcome. Deep Spring Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Info, Tana: 477-5848 or DeepSpring.org.

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Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm. Spiritual talk, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer for all in need at 9pm. We welcome all. Please come and stay as long as you wish. Free. Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-641-6201. SelfRealization CentreMichigan.org. Ann Arbor (Mostly) Acoustic Jam – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Singers, guitarists (acoustic and electric), bass, mandolin, uke, banjo, percussion, keys—whatever you want to bring. And if you just want to listen, that’s fine too. $2/session. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Sign up to play: Meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Acoustic-Jam. 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. 358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

monday Martial Arts Classes – Mon-Sat. Classes include Aikido, Zen Meditation, Mixed Martial Arts, Batto-ho, Weapons, and Children’s Aikido. Huron Valley Aikikai, 1904 Federal Blvd. For schedule: 761-6012 or hv-aikido.com. Tai Chi: Beginning through Advanced – MonThurs. With Good EnerChi Studio and Staggerin Dragon School of Tai Chi. A peaceful, flowing, low-impact exercise, well-suited for calming and centering. Free/low fee. Info, Karla: 325-4244 or GoodEnerChiStudio.com/Classes. Energy Work/Self-Care Practices – 9-10am, Mon. Also Tues &/or Thurs, 6-7pm. $185. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B. 741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com. Stretch and Strength Yoga – 10-11am. Class targets specific areas to build strength, increase flexibility and improve your overall fitness. $15/nonmember, $10/ member. Better Living Fitness Center, 834B Phoenix Dr. 747-0123. BetterLivingFitness.com.

Tai Chi Beginners – 10-11:15am, Mon. Also Tues, 2:30-3:45pm; Tues &/or Thurs, 7:15-8:30pm. $185. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B. 741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com. Classical Hatha Yoga – 10-11:30am. Start with 5 min warm up exercise followed by 1 hr custom yoga postures; class emphasizes incorporating ones body’s movement and breathing. This practice focus primarily on physical discipline and body strengthening, increasing vital life force and calming one’s mind. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en. Socrates Café – 10:30-11:30am. 2nd & 4th Mon. People from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method. Free/members, $2/nonmember. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. 794-6250. A2Gov.org/Senior. Monthly Monday Workshop – 6:30-7:30pm. Come spend time with like-minded individuals who are looking for natural and holistic methods for their health, families and lives. Space limited. RSVP required. Free. Holistic Whole Health, 872 S Grove, Ste LR, Ypsilanti. 480-8240. HolisticWholeHealth.com. A Course in Miracles Study Group – 6:45-8:45pm. All invited to join a group reading and discussion of this popular Foundation for Inner Peace metaphysical book; includes study materials and text. Donation requested. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. 327-0270. InterfaithSpirit.org. Meditation Sitting Group – 7-8pm. Washington Street Educational Center, Room 114, Chelsea. More info, Carol Blotter: 475-0942. ChelseaMeditation.com. Refuge Recovery – 7:30-8:45pm. See Sun description. Friends of Little House, 802 N River St, Ypsilanti. 323-7812. RefugeRecovery.org.

Massage Therapy Program – Also Wed. Connect, visit, ask questions or have a massage by a student. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net. Drop-In Breathwork Sessions – 9:30-11am & 7-8:30pm. With Frank Levey. Each session offers participants guidance and training useful for experiencing a free and open breath to enhance health on all levels of being and in daily life. $15-$25. For locations: 657-8742 or Awakened-Breath.com. Realization Process Practice – 6-7:30pm. Explore and practice the Realization Process as developed by Dr. Judith Blackstone. It is a body-centered approach to personal and spiritual healing and maturity. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. Donation. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 905-7980. Mara@EvenstarsChalice.com. EvenstarsChalice. com/realization-process. Body Recognition Techniques and Natural Remedies – 7-8pm. 3rd Tues. With Kelly Hamlin. Meet in our cafe to gain more understanding of what makes you, you, and tips to increase your body intelligence. Free. Lucky’s Market, 1919 S Industrial Hwy. Info & to RSVP: ElisabethW@LuckysMarket.com.

tuesday Anxiety, Depression and Pain – Also Wed. Feel better with natural medicine methods. Advisory during our clinic days to learn better alternatives. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural

Monthly Washtenaw County CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD/ADHD) Chapter Meetings – 7-9pm. Tues & Wed. Join us to hear free educational speakers, get resources, find community and support for you and your family members.

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Massage, Reflexology and Energy Work – Also Wed. Student interns, in our peaceful and private wellness center. $25 student clinic rate, by appt. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Utilizing breath, sound vibration and rhythmic exercises we can awakening the energy within us to excel and reach our potential. The way to the realization of your true self as taught by Yogi Bhajan. $16/drop-in, $84/series. A2 Kundalini Yoga, 4117 Jackson Rd. 276-6520. A2KundaliniYoga.com.

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Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net.

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WISD Teaching and Administration Bldg, 1819 S Wagner Rd. 330-4996. Details: Meetup.com/ AnnArbor-ADHD-ADD-Support.

wednesday Anxiety, Depression and Pain – See Tues listing. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net. Light Worker Activation Group with Sandya – It is time to activate your spiritual purpose and bring forth “The Gifts” that will accelerate personal and planetary transformation. Sandya2033@yahoo.com. Massage, Reflexology and Energy Work – See Tues listing. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net. Massage Therapy Program – See Tues listing. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B. RSVP: 769-7794 or NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net. Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am3pm. Also Sat. 315 Detroit St. 794-6255. A2Gov.org. Nature Storytime – 10-11am. Ages 1-5. Caregiver required and free. Explore and appreciate the outdoors: live animal visits, hikes, stories and hands-on activities. $5/child nonmembers, $4/child members. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd

thursday Meditation – 10-11:30am. Start with 20 mins stretching, followed by 45 min-1 hr sitting meditation, ends with a brief group sharing chat. Open to all background and level of practitioners wishing to support their practices. Always emphasis on breathing control techniques. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en.

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Happy Hour Massage – 3-8pm. We’ll match your needs with an expert therapist who can tailor a massage to your wellness needs. Call to reserve your spot as space is limited. $55/60 min, $80/90 min. Balance Massage Therapy, 5155 Plymouth Rd. 660-5919. LifeIsActive.com. Open Mic Night – 7pm. Signup is available online or at the door, and it is also first come, first serve. The Rumpus Room, at Jet’s Pizza, 506 N Main St, Chelsea. TheRumpusRoomChelsea.com. Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Short lesson and meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop-in, every other Thursday. $10. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280. 358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com. Reiki Healing Meditation & Share – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Thurs. 20-min meditation in which you engage with powerful reiki energy focused on healing for your highest good. Then stay for a Reiki Share to give and receive reiki in groups. All welcome. Free. Community Pavilion, 400 W Russell St, Saline. 664-2255. MainstreamReiki.com. Open Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Two, 20-min, mindfulness meditation sittings. Open to the public; drop-ins welcome. Donations welcome. The Lotus Center of Ann Arbor, 2711 Carpenter Rd. 975-2745. TLCAA.com. AAOpenMeditation.com. Yoga with Cats – 7:30-8:30pm. Practice hatha-style among the calming cats in new cat café. All levels welcome, ages 16+. $10. 5245 Jackson Rd. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga. Refuge Recovery – 7:30-8:45pm. See Sun description. Friends Meeting House, 1420 Hill St. 323-7812. RefugeRecovery.org.

friday Free Exercise Classes for Ypsilanti Seniors – 10:30-11:30am. National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting free exercise classes. Ypsilanti Township Community Center, 2025 E Clark Rd. Kristie Lewis: 800-482-1455.

Meditation Group – 10:30am-11:45am. Beginning and experienced meditators welcome. Group is open to exploring and integrating the spiritual teachings from a variety of wisdom traditions. A recorded teaching is followed by a period of silent meditation and a time for discussion. For more info including location, Mary Trudeau: 625-1844 or MaryTrudeau@comcast.net. Slow-Flow Yoga – 10:30am-12pm. Also 5:30-7pm, Fri. With Ellen Livingston. All levels welcome to our community-oriented small classes in our 30-ft heated yurt on 5 beautiful acres in SW Ann Arbor. $15/drop-in, $6-$12/class with a pass. More info: 645-3217 or EllenLivingston.com. Ypsilanti Open Meditation – 11am. With Ypsilanti District Library. Research has shown the many beneficial effects of mindfulness-based meditation practice on overall health and well-being. Sessions are guided weekly drop-ins. Free. More info: 4824110, SKonen@YpsiLibrary.org or YpsiLibrary. org/events. Free Senior Swim at Chelsea Wellness Center – 4-7pm. 2nd Fri. Seniors (60+ years) are welcome to use the Wellness Center pools for free. Chelsea Wellness Center, 14800 E Old US 12, Chelsea. More info: 214-0220. Free Senior Swim at Dexter Wellness Center – 4-7pm. 4th Fri. Seniors (60+ years) are welcome to use the Wellness Center pools for free. Dexter Wellness Center, 2810 Baker Rd. More info: 580-2500. Nature & Nurture Fertility Support Group – 6:30-8pm. Group is to bring those experiencing infertility together to support each other while enjoying the healthy benefits of nature. $5/session. County Farm Park, Washtenaw & Platt area. More info or to register: 320-4958 or KNelson@ KathleenNelsonCounseling.com. Intensive Meditation with Lighthouse Center – 7pm, gather; 7:30-10:15pm, chanting. 1st & 3rd Fri. Chanting and prayer, followed by meditating 20 mins on each of the 7 chakra energy centers. May enter and leave meditation room at any time. Donations accepted. 740 E Shore Dr, Whitmore Lake. 417-5804. LightHouseCenterInc.org.

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

TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET

Dances of Universal Peace – 7-9pm. 1st Fri. With Judy Lee Trautman. Dances of universal peace were originated in the 60s in San Francisco by Sufi teacher Samuel Lewis to celebrate the world’s religions through simple folk dance steps. The dances are a form of moving meditation that require neither partner nor experience. $5. Info: 419-475-6535, JLTrautman@sbcglobal.net or PeaceDance.MultiFaithJourneys.org. Devotional Singing or Chanting – 8:15pm. Some of Mata Yogananda’s Song-Soul Chants, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer at 9pm. We welcome all. Please come and stay as long as you wish. Free. Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-6416201. SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.

saturday Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am-3pm. Also Wed. 315 Detroit St. 794-6255. A2Gov.org. Saline Summer Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 20. 8am-12pm. Downtown, S Ann Arbor St, half block south of Michigan Ave. CityOfSaline.org/ farmersmarket.

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7am-3pm Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown district 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor 48104 A2gov.org/market

Tuesdays, 3-7pm Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd., one-half mile north of Michigan Ave. CityOfSaline.org/farmersmarket

COBBLESTONE FARM MARKET

YPSILANTI

Chelsea Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am1pm. Downtown on Park St, Chelsea. 475-6402. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org.

DEPOT TOWN FARMERS’ MARKET

The Breastfeeding Cafe – 10-11:30am. Come and meet other women who are breastfeeding or want to be breastfeeding their babies.This free, drop-in group focuses on supporting breastfeeding mothers in a casual, comfortable setting. 722 Brooks St. 975-6534. bfcaa.com.

Tuesdays, 4-7pm 2781 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor 48108 CobbleStoneFarmMarket.org

DIXBORO FARMERS’ MARKET Fridays, 3-7pm 5221 Church Rd., Village of Dixboro, Ann Arbor 48105 DixboroFarmersMarket.org

PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP FARMERS’ MARKET Thursdays, 3-7pm Pittsfield Township Admin. Building; 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Ann Arbor 48108 Pittsfield-MI.gov

ST. JOSEPH MERCY ANN ARBOR Wednesdays, 11am-1pm Lobby of St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, 5301 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 StJoesAnnArbor.org/thefarm

WESTSIDE FARMERS’ MARKET Thursdays, 3-7pm Corner of W. Maple & Jackson Rd., 2501 Jackson Rd., Westgate Plaza, Ann Arbor, 48103 WestSideFarmersMarket.com

CHELSEA

Wednesdays, 2-6pm Corner of Old US 12 and M 52 Saturdays, 8am-12pm Lower library lot along Park St. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org

SALINE

Saturdays, 8am-12pm Downtown Saline on S. Ann Arbor St., one-half block south of Michigan Ave. CityOfSaline.org/farmersmarket

Greater Ann Arbor

Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market Tuesdays, 3-7pm 16 S Washington St., Ypsilanti MI 48197 GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets Saturdays, 9am–1pm Freighthouse Plaza, 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti MI 48198 GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets

MOBILE FARM STANDS

Thursdays, 11am-2pm Towner Human Service Center, 555 Towner Downtown Thursdays, 4-7pm Corner of MacArthur and Harris in Superior Township

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word/ per month (25-word minimum). To place listing, email content to Publisher@HealthyLivingMichigan. com. Deadline is the 12th of the month. HELP WANTED

Fridays, 10am-1pm Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets

FRESH FORAGE RESTAURANT – Front of house staff, farmers, and foragers wanted at new fast casual farm-to-table restaurant. Email your resume to MIFreshForags@gmail.com to apply.

DEXTER FARMERS’ MARKET

RELAXSTATION MASSAGE THERAPY – Massage Therapist Positions open at RelaxStation in Ann Arbor. $85 to $110 (including credit card tips) for a 5-hour shift. W-2 (not 1099), PTO after first year. Free parking. Massage benefits. 734-623-1951.

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

MANCHESTER FARMERS’ MARKET Thursdays, 3:30-7pm Chi-Bro Park: 209 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, MI 48158 ManchesterMI.org

MILAN FARMERS’ AND ARTISAN MARKET

Fridays, 4-7pm Tolan St. and Main St., Milan JTewsley.Wixsite.com/milanfarmersmarket

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WORK EXCHANGE – Partial work exchange opportunity in exchange for tuition in Massage Therapy or Natural Medicine Program, for upcoming enrollment cycles. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor. net. Call 734-769-7794.

TENANT WANTED COMMERCIAL SPACE – Across from Kerrytown Farmers Market in Ann Arbor. 409 N Fourth Ave. Ground floor. $2,260/MTh. 734-662-0040.

community resource guide

SETH KOPALD AT EXPLORATION SERVICES

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@HealthyLivingMichigan.com.

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES MARIA SANTORINI, EA

734-475-2748 SmallBizzSolutions@gmail.com TaxesByMaria.com Make your dreams come true. I work with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs. I am your trusted partner in success. See ad page 31.

AROMATHERAPY ROSY GLOW AROMATHERAPY

Margo Hertzfeld, Certified Aromatherapist 419-360-0169 RosyGlowAromatherapy.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 & Bis-GMA free. We offer natural oral health products using fine essential oils, and free of gluten and preservatives. See ad page 5.

BODYWORK RELAXSTATION MASSAGE THERAPY

300 W Huron, Ann Arbor, 48103 734-623-1951 RelaxStationMassage.com You’re in Good Hands. Offering affordable and convenient high-quality massage therapy so that you can live your life more fully. Walk-in or appointment 7 days a week.

CANNABIS NURSE EDUCATOR

FINDING GRACE

Melissa Keck, RN, MSN, MSBA PO Box 266, Milan, MI 48160 734-215-7664 MiNurseCannabis.com Learn about cannabis and CBD (cannabidiol) from a trained medical professional and trusted nurse leader. Book a private consultation or register for upcoming cannabis classes online.

COACHING & CONSULTING CAREY ON, LLC

2149 Jolly Rd, Ste 500, Okemos, MI 48864 517-927-7115 ReginaCarey.com Never confuse motion for action. Regina Carey, MEd, practices as an Empowerment Consultant, Strength-Based Life Coach and Passion Instigator. The goal of her work is to educate and empower those who are stuck, struggling or ready for a change.

ANDREA KENNEDY

400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline, 48176 734-664-2255 MainstreamReiki.com

Arbor Wellness Center, 2350 Washtenaw Ave, Ste 3, Rm A, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-395-3319 SethKopald.com With Seth’s help, develop more peace, compassion, and playfulness while you get to know your inner world. Build self-leadership and feel more centered and grounded. See ad page 25.

LIFE COACH, HEALTH RETREATS Ellen Livingston 734-645-3217 EllenLivingston.com

Complimentary first session. Ellen’s powerfully effective coaching has helped hundreds of people to radically improve their health and energy, know their purpose and begin living their dreams. Raw vegan since 2002, Ellen has unique expertise to guide you on a path of real transformation. She offers private coaching, private retreats, and popular annual group retreats in Michigan and Costa Rica.

MARIA SYLVESTER, MSW, CPC 734-717-7532 LifeEmpowermentCoaching.com

As a certified Life Coach, Maria is a master at helping her clients get unstuck, become unstoppable and see their lives soar. Experience her simple, yet profoundly powerful coaching process and remove obstacles that interfere with having: a great love, a great job, a great life. Maria coaches adolescents, adults and couples and offers a complimentary first session.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY JOAN ROSE CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN 734-323-9485 IAHP.com/JoanRoseChiro

Joan Rose, an Upledger certified practitioner, has offered CranioSacral Therapy for over 25 years. A light touch and deep listening allow healing to occur.

During your reiki session, I see issues affecting your energy and recent life experiences then share insights and fresh perspectives assisting you in moving forward. See ad page 17.

September 2018

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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.

EDUCATION ANN ARBOR SCHOOL OF MASSAGE, HERBAL & NATURAL MEDICINE 6276 Jackson Rd, Suite B Ann Arbor MI 48103 NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net

Professional diploma training, classes, herbal apothecary & dispensary and student massage clinic. Visit us, visit our website or call 734-761-1600.

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY DENISE HELD, RN

Certified Reflexologist 2002 Hogback Rd, Ste 14, Ann Arbor 734-649-2891 DeniseBHeld@gmail.com A2Reflexology.com Feeling stressed? Just can’t seem to relax? Foot Reflexology, known for its relaxing and restorative qualities, can help you feel better. Call today. $20 off your first session with this ad. See ad page 33.

GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-677-8700 AnnArborSmiles.com

HOLISTIC DOCTOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

MHEALTHY — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH & WELL-BEING SERVICES 3003 S State St, WT-2060, Ann Arbor 734-647-7888 MHealthy.UMich.edu

MHealthy offers wellness and health risk reduction services, including: Exercise, Nutrition, Weight Management, Tobacco Treatment and Alcohol Management, for U-M employees, and the public.

JAN SEVDE, ABM PRACTITIONER FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN Ann Arbor Body & Mind 405 Little Lake Dr, Ste A-3, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-649-8234 A2BodyAndMind.com

Rewire your brain through neuromovement classes and private sessions. Beneficial for neuromuscular conditions and children with Special Needs. Move past limitations with the Anat Baniel Method. See ad page 11.

HEALTHY RESTAURANTS

DR. MALCOLM SICKELS, M.D. 210 Little Lake Dr, Ste 10 Ann Arbor, 48103 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 DrSickels.com. See ads pages 14 and 16.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN JOHN B. SMITH, DVM

1954 S Industrial, Ann Arbor 734-213-7447 DogDoctor.us We invite you to partner with us for a naturopathic, patient-centered approach to restoring and maintaining your pet’s health. We focus on health span—not just life span. See ad page 27.

HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY CASTLE REMEDIES

FRESH FORAGE

2345 S. Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor In the Parkway Center 734-973-8990 CastleRemedies.com

Farm to Table, Fast! Craft a bowl from fresh, local ingredients or get a superfood packed smoothie. Our dynamic seasonal menu is allergen-friendly with vegetarian and vegan options. See ad page 15.

Discover Michigan’s only homeopathic pharmacy open to the public. Herbs, Nutritional Supplements, Aromatherapy, Distinctive Gifts & Jewelry. Specializing in products for maintaining health & preventing disease. See ad page 23.

SILVIO’S ORGANIC RISTORANTE E PIZZERIA

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL CARE

5060 Jackson Rd, Ste. A, Ann Arbor 734-887-6655 FreshForage.com

715 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-214-6666 SilviosOrganicPizza.com We work with passion for making only real food, made with fresh, local and organic ingredients. We want to offer you a genuine Italian food experience. Our store is not only a restaurant or a bar, our store is an artisanal food lab, where we make bread, pizza, pastries, salads, soups and fresh pasta everyday, following the path of the Italian tradition, but also offering gluten-free and vegan dishes. See ad page 4.

Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-theart 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 20. Greater Ann Arbor HealthyLivingMichigan.com 36

POMERANCE INTEGRATIVE DENTAL CARE

154 S Industrial Dr, Saline, MI 48176 734-429-7460 PomeranceDentalCare.com Pomerance Integrative Dental Care, where Dr. Sheryl Pomerance—not “just a dentist”—offers comprehensive care in all aspects of dentistry, facial growth and development, function and airway. See ad page 25.

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

Dr. Abbie Walker, DDS, MS 2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor, 48104 734-677-8700 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-theart 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 20.

REIKI ANDREA KENNEDY

400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline, 48176 734-664-2255 MainstreamReiki.com Reduce stress, move forward with Andrea Kennedy, a full-time reiki practitioner and instructor with 22 years’ experience. Try Reiki Special: 1st session only $25. See ad page 17.

RETREATS SONG OF THE MORNING YOGA RETREAT CENTER 9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd. Vanderbilt, MI 49795 989-983-4107 SongOfTheMorning.org

Find spiritual refreshment amongst 800 acres of natural beauty for your own personal retreat or participate in workshops, yoga classes, meditations or Sunday Service. Accommodations and gourmet vegetarian meals available.

SACRED WARES

EVENSTAR’S CHALICE

36 N Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-905-7980 EvenstarsChalice.com Everyday enchantments and inspirations: Divine Wares, Vintage Relics, Gallery Arts and Sacred Swag. Be the mystery unfolding. Shopping, classes, workshops & events. See ad page 11.

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 17.

OCTOBER

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Chiropractic Plus: Game Changers

WEIGHT LOSS FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS

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