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Mouth Matters

A Fresh Look at Oral Health

Spinal Solutions

Chiropractic Heals Unlikely Conditions

Slow Food Takes Root

Global Movement Gains Momentum

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letter from the publishers Feel Good, So Good!

ctober’s issue brings readers an abundance of health

GREATER ANN ARBOR EDITION

news that underscores the importance of paying

attention to the little things—like teeth and gums. Our fea-

PUBLISHERS John & Trina Voell III

ture, “Mouth Matters: A Holistic Approach to Oral Health,”

DESIGN & PRODUCTION John & Trina Voell III Martin Miron Theresa Archer Randy Kambic

delves into the mounting evidence that this “doorway to the body” can usher in heart issues, inflammatory response and

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even Alzheimer’s, if not well maintained. Ronica O’Hara

ACCOUNTING Maria Santorini

details the growing body of less-invasive and less-toxic

WEBSITE Locable & Hass Solutions SOCIAL MEDIA Hass Solutions & Trina Voell

approaches to dental care.

In keeping with this inside-out, whole-body approach, Marlaina Donato offers in-

sights into how one region of the body might affect a seemingly unrelated area in “Spinal

Solutions: Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results.” Chiropractors view the body

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as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area, enabling them to offer relief for unlikely health issues like asthma, digestion, headaches and TMJ.

In the meantime, educators all over the world are starting to focus on the mind-body

connection with curricula aimed at bringing mindfulness to the classroom. Read all about it in “Mindfulness in the Classroom: Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive.” O’Hara takes a deep dive into the research behind the benefits of these programs, how they are struc-

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tured and what parents can do at home if their school doesn’t offer this.

Our Conscious Eating department highlights how the global Slow Food movement

is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a passion for delicious eating and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. The key principles of slow food are good, clean and fair—it’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.

We are especially excited to support the Slow Food movement here at home. We

opt for and encourage you to shop for healthy, local ingredients and prepare dishes from scratch. The mindful effort it takes to make meals at home is well worth the myriad health benefits, not to mention the gratitude we receive from our families. Consciously caring for our Mother Earth in this way brings peace to our hearts and just plain and simple feels

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good… so good.

That’s just a taste (pun intended) of what you’ll find in this month’s issue of Natural

Awakenings. Here’s to you and a vibrant autumn!

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Contents 16 MOUTH MATTERS

A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

20 SPINAL SOLUTIONS Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

22 SLOW FOOD TAKES ROOT

Global Movement on Fast Track

24 RETHINKING OUR STUFF

Moving Toward a Circular Economy

26 MINDFULNESS

IN THE CLASSROOM

Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

28 PAWS TO CONSIDER Best Friends Waiting for Homes

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28 DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 11 business spotlight 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 19 therapy spotlight 20 healing ways

22 conscious

eating 24 green living 26 healthy kids 28 natural pet 30 calendar 35 classifieds 36 resource guide October 2019

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atrina Holland’s Chelsea Private Yoga is offering new small group yoga classes for fall. Hatha Yoga will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays from October 14 through-December 16. Vinyasa Yoga will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Saturdays from October 19 through-December 21. A 10-week series is $165 or take both classes for $300. A maximum of six students per class allows everyone to get the attention they deserve throughout their practice. Hatha yoga will gradually increase strength and flexibility. This class is great for beginners or anyone that wants to wind down at the end of their day. Vinyasa yoga can be a fast-moving practice. It’s a continuous flow of postures, connecting each movement by breath to create a full mind-body experience. Location: 118 S. Main St., Ste. C, Chelsea. To preregister (required), call 517-879-9321, email catrina@chelseaprivateyoga.com or visit ChelseaPrivateYoga.com. See ad page 38.

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nn Arbor Parks & Recreation and GIVE 365 will conduct Trick or Treat on the Huron River from noon to 5 p.m., October 13, at the Gallup Canoe Livery. Participants will spend the afternoon enjoying the fall beauty of the Huron River and trick-or-treating by canoe or kayak up and down Gallup Pond. Bring a bag for candy and keep an eye out for swamp monsters and pirates. Enjoy lawn games at the canoe livery and make s’mores.

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community art exhibit at Matthaei Botanical Gardens entitled Perspective: small, will be on display from November 30 through January 5, 2020. Applications are being accepted now. Artists may submit up to three pieces. Curators are seeking ways in which the artist explores an alternative perspective from human eyes. Particularly, we would like to dial the focus in on small elements of the natural world. Artworks in all media are welcome, including but not limited to drawing, painting,

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textiles, sculpture and more. 2-D pieces must be a minimum of approximately eight by 10 inches and hang on a cliprail artwork hanging system. Location: 1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor. To apply by Oct. 27, visit bit.ly/MBG2019smallart. For more information, emai forda@ umich.edu.

Interfaith Council Harvest Dinner Awards

he Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice will hold their Harvest Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m., November 12, at Cobblestone Farm, to celebrate their collective efforts to build peace and justice and sow the seeds for tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions. An award ceremony will include ICPJ Peace & Justice 2019 Honoree Yodit Mesfin Johnson; Peace & Justice Network Organization of the Year Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (WICIR); Anti-Racist Advocate Janet Nord; Emergent Leader Yodit Mesfin Johnson Hoai An Pham; and Network Weaver Ron Gregg. The Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice unites people across differences to act from shared ethical and spiritual values. Location: 2781 Packard St., Ann Arbor. Register at Tinyurl. com/2019HarvestDinner.

Hear Great Tales at Storyfest

toryfest, formerly Tellabration, will be conducted by the Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild at 7 p.m., October 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church ($15) for adults, and at 2 p.m., October 13, at the Ann Arbor District Library, Traverwood Branch (free) for the whole family. Storytellers include Jane Fink, M.C. Beverly Black, Steve Daut, Lorelle Otis, Jennifer Otto, Rich Swanson, and Tom Venable. The Ann Arbor Storytellers Guild is a group of people that enjoy telling and listening to stories of all kinds. Members range from those that occasionSteve Daut ally tell stories as a fascinating pastime in their otherwise busy lives to professional storytellers that make their living doing something they love. Storytelling as an art form is both ancient and contemporary. It may well have been humankindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earliest art form, along with poetry. By telling traditional folk tales, original fables or heartfelt personal stories, storytellers illuminate aspects of life that we share and help us connect at the most fundamental level. Location: 1400 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor (church); 3333 Traverwood Dr., Ann Arbor (librart). For more information, visit AnnArborStorytelling.org.

Take a Trip to the Past with Pioneer Day

aterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum (WAHS) will host Pioneer Day from noon to 5 p.m., October 13, for some traditional fall fun. This celebration of late 19th-century farm life includes tours of the farm museum, Dewey School, live music and demonstrations of crafts, trades and traditional cooking methods. Dewey School is open for this event.

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Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $4 for children 5-12, $2 under 5 and WAHS members free. Location: 9998 Waterloo Munith Rd., Grass Lake. For more information, call Arlene at 517-851-8745 or visit ExperienceJackson.com/event/ pioneer-day-at-waterloo-farm-museum.

See How Real Maple Syrup is Made

uron-Clinton Metroparks will host a “journey to the sugarbush” to experience how maple syrup has been made over the years from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 26. Participants can tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup with no chemicals or high-fructose corn syrup added. After the program, there will be an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast. Cost is $5 for adult, $3 for children. Breakfast is $6 for adult, and $4 per child. Location: 4300 Main Park Rd., Shelby Township. To preregister, call 734-426-8211, email HM. Interpreter@metroparks.com or visit metroparks.com/maple.

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business spotlight

Nia Spongberg

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Reduce Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure With Maternal Vitamin D Children born with low vitamin D levels have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 6 and 18, reports a study of 775 Boston children published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Those with persistently low levels of vitamin D through early childhood had double the risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 3 and 18. Higher systolic numbers increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Because infants’ vitamin D levels are determined by the mothers’ levels during pregnancy, researchers suggest exploring an official recommendation for vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy. 12

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In a Brazilian study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, extracts of rosemary leaves and pomegranate peels, along with a South African herb known as misty plume bush, significantly reduced the ability of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria to grow and spread in the laboratory, a finding that may help develop new strategies against the superbug.

Up to 75 percent of women deal at some point with the itchiness, discharge and sexual discomfort and pain of vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species, the most prevalent being Candida albicans. Egyptian laboratory researchers tested fennel oil and eight other plant-based essential oils on 19 Candida albicans strains that were resistant to the antifungal medication fluconazole. They found that the fennel oil had significant antifungal properties against the strains, outperforming chamomile, jojoba, nigella, fenugreek, cod liver, peppermint, clove and ginger oils. When combined with fluconazole, fennel was effective on seven strains, theoretically lowering the need for higher doses of the medication.

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Protect Kids From Bullying to Lower Risk of Teen Depression A three-decade study of 3,325 young people in Bristol, UK, found that kids that were bullied at age 10 had eight times the rate of depression in their teen years, and that it persisted for some into their adult years. Using detailed mood and feelings questionnaires and genetic information, researchers found that childhood bullying was strongly associated with depression. Bullied children had a greater risk of both limited depression occurrence and persistent depressive issues. Other risk factors found to be associated with depression in the children included anxiety and the mother’s postnatal depression.

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Indulge in Pandiculation to Reset Muscle Tension Pleasurable full body yawning-like contractions called pandiculation are the nervous system’s natural reset for muscle tension. Human beings are the only mammals that don’t automatically pandiculate their entire lives. Cats do it about 40 times a day to stay supple.

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Experts say to try indulging in two or three minutes of lazy pandiculation before getting out of bed in the morning. The body knows what to do. Make it pleasurable, without any discomfort by arching the back, twisting, and curling up. The contraction sensation fills in the sensory map our brain creates of the body. The relax phase helps the brain control over movement patterns disrupted by stress, repetitive strain, injury, trauma or habituated ways of thinking and being.

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Take Rosemary to Boost Memory, Mood and Sleep The common kitchen herb rosemary holds promise for insomniacs. Iranian researchers tested 68 university students for a month, giving them either 1,000 milligrams of rosemary herb each day or a placebo. Those that took the rosemary herbal supplement had improved memory, reduced anxiety and less depression at the end of the month. Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory scale, those taking the rosemary slept better, as well.

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global briefs

Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

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The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas, reports a 10-year study conducted by the University of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The pumas, which like the panthers, are a sub-species of cougar, were brought to Florida in 1995 to counter the effects of habitat loss and health issues caused by panther inbreeding, including heart defects, infertility and other genetic problems. The panther population has since rebounded from a low of 20 to 30 cats to between 120 and 230.

Diplomatic Freeze

Conflicts Heating Up Over Arctic Reserves

Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Over the last five years, the region has been warmer than at any time since record keeping began in 1900, which is opening up untapped reserves of oil, gas, uranium, gold, fish and rare earth minerals. At a May meeting of the Arctic Council, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China against “aggressive” actions in the region, saying, “This is America’s moment to stand up as an Arctic nation.” Gao Feng, the head of the Chinese delegation to the council, whose mission is to foster cooperation among Arctic countries and protect the fragile environment, says, “It’s [the U.S.] a country that stepped out of the Paris Agreement and then they’re talking about protecting the environment of the Arctic.” 14

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Humanitarian Plea

Environmental Destruction Tapped as War Crime

Twenty-four scientists from around the world published a letter entitled, “Stop Military Conflicts From Trashing Environment,” in the journal Nature, urging the United Nations International Law Commission to create protections for the environment in armed conflicts. It reads, “We call on governments to incorporate explicit safeguards for biodiversity, and to use the commission’s recommendations to finally deliver a Fifth Geneva Convention to uphold environmental protection during such confrontations.” The four existing Geneva Conventions and their three additional protocols are globally recognized treaties that establish standards under international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded military personnel, shipwrecked sailors, prisoners of war and civilians during armed conflicts. Violating the treaties amounts to a war crime.

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Texas Pumas Counter Inbreeding

The Makhonjwa Mountains of South Africa harbor some of the planet’s oldest rocks, including meteorites that have been striking the Earth for eons. According to the peer-reviewed journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, researchers using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy have discovered a 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, both of which suggest extraterrestrial origins, making it the oldest extraterrestrial organic matter ever identified. Many scientists think the basic molecules of life may have originated in outer space.

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Tiny Scrubbers

Runoff Results

Askwsar Hilonga, Ph.D., a chemical engineer and public health scientist in Tanzania, grew up dealing with waterborne diseases such as cholera that made him ill. According to the World Health Organization, he has used his scientific expertise and local knowledge to develop a purification system based on nanomaterials. While the filter is still under study, stations have been set up throughout Tanzania, mostly managed by women, to help those that otherwise would not have safe drinking water.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the algae-choked “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River spanned 7,829 square miles this summer, roughly the size of Massachusetts and considerably above the 6,000-squaremile five-year average. The largest recorded Gulf dead zone to date was 8,776 square miles in 2017. Dead zones occur when algae sinks and decomposes, sucking oxygen from the water and making it impossible for marine life to exist, jeopardizing billions of dollars generated by commercial fishing in the area. The phenomenon is primarily attributed to chemical fertilizer runoff from Midwestern farms into the Mississippi, exacerbated by warming trends.

Nanoparticles Purify Water

Fertile Fish

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Unexpected Aquatic Rebound

Overfished and struggling widow rockfish are returning to the Pacific coast. Legal protections since 2001 had made it illegal to take the fish commercially, and fisheries managers implemented “catch share” regulations as the fishing fleet dwindled from 400 to 50 trawlers. But the fish have made a faster comeback than expected. National Marine Fisheries Service biologist Jason Cope notes that scientists were surprised by how quickly some rockfish species can reproduce. “We thought it might take a century or so for them to rebuild themselves; it’s now taking maybe a decade.”

Superfund Success Story Toxic Site Now Welcomes Walkers

A wood-treating process for telephone poles that caused soil and groundwater contamination prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate 47 acres in Bellingham, Washington, as a Superfund site in 1997. The cleanup, including removal of 28,000 tons of contaminated soil to a repository, reestablishment of a natural stream and restoring wetlands, is now complete, with walking and bicycling paths, newly planted native trees and wetland shrubs, and returning birdlife. The Oeser Company, which cooperated with the cleanup, has operated at the site since 1943 and continues to do so.

Gulf Dead Zone Keeps Growing

Mushrooming Problem

Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents. Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. October 2019

Mouth Matters A Holistic Approach to Oral Health T

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he mouth is the doorway to the body,” so the saying goes, and today we know just how true that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the dentist was typically a simple “drill-and-fill” oper-

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ation, with other health concerns not given a second glance. Now, emerging research shows that when we neglect basic oral care—even that annoying task of nightly or post-meal flossing—we endanger our

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heart, lungs, kidneys and even our brains by allowing the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums. In April, University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers reported that the bacteria P. gingivalis, which flourishes in gum disease, was found in brain samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients— and that inflammation, swelling and bleeding in gums can transport the bacteria from the mouth into the bloodstream simply through chewing or teeth-brushing. The study also linked the bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia. Advanced gum disease also increases the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the rate of kidney disease; and increases the risk of strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes and pre-term births, other studies show. These findings have sobering implications for the nearly half of the American adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults 65 and older with gum disease. “Science has proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy body,” says San Francisco holistic dentist Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living.

Body, Mind, Teeth

It’s part of the reason for the fresh interest in holistic dentistry, sometimes called biologic dentistry. “We look at the entire body, not just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago,

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and president of the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), based in Coral Gables, Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic materials, remove amalgam fillings, may be wary of root canals and focus on minimally invasive procedures—some of which may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone therapy to slow the growth of infections and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small areas of tooth decay. Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. “We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500. Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning

We look at the entire body, not just the mouth. ~Bernice Teplitsky

printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”

Dialogue With Dentists

When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:

What are you filling the cavity with? Just say no to amalgam, a mixture

toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013. Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer imaging software and 3-D

of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors. Plus, “Heavy metals can leak into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho. Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.

Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like Patel give a strong yes. “The problem arises with

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mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards—because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says. Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.

Do I really need antibiotics? Oregon State University researchers found in a study this year of 90,000 patients that the antibiotics often prescribed by dentists as prevention against infection are unnecessary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution. Is a root canal the best option?

Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays,

depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”

Back to the Basics

Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health. At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:

Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes reduced plaque 21 percent more and gingivitis 11 percent more after three months compared to manual toothbrushes, reported a review of 56 studies involving 5,068 participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better. Toothpaste: Study the labels and be wary of the following ingredients: fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D. Flossing: Some smooth, slippery flosses

are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses. Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a

water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.

Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found. Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt. A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes. Pulling: An ancient Ayurvedic remedy, this involves swishing a spoonful of organic coconut oil around the mouth and through the teeth for 10 to 20 minutes. The oil’s lauric acid, a natural antibacterial, has been found in studies to reduce plaque formation and fungal infections, as well as the strains of bacteria linked to bad breath and irritated gums. Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. “Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet,” advises Kalasho. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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on the forehead at the seat of the pituitary gland, where nerves are highly concentrated. The gentle pressure of the oil creates a vibration, while the oil saturates the forehead and scalp, penetrating the nervous system. Similar to meditation, body therapy is a cleansing process that allows the recipient to go into a deep state of rest. It includes light body rocking massage to release tension, as well as a head massage. In an Ayurvedic facial, treatments are selected to benefit a person’s individual dosha, or energy type. The Shirodhara body therapy manifests similarly, but the continuous and rhythmic working of Shirodhara therapy is its hallmark. Each treatment targets the nervous system, not only minimizing fatigue and stress, but topically helping by improving the hair. When we have a compromised nervous system, Shirodhara relieves symptoms. It can be used for disease-prevention in healthy people and is commonly associated with helping minimize post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, sleep disorders, hypertension, depression and headache. Shirodhara can also increase energy, promote relaxation and allow for rest while calming a racing mind. Westgate says, “Your head is the control center of your body, and what happens in your head directs the functions of the brain and spinal cord. The head is home to the pituitary gland, the captain of all endocrine glands, and when activated and balanced properly, the pituitary gland allows for excellent sleep and stable hormones.” Shirodhara is beneficial for an unbalanced dosha. From insecurity and worry to anger and irritability, we can tell when our constitution is out of whack. The qualities of the oils or other liquid used in Shirodhara counteracts the unstable dosha, soothing and nourishing through the application of the oil. The rest of the body will benefit from the serenity that Shirodhara promotes. “You deserve to feel rested, balanced and happy. Shirodhara may be the key to getting you there,” advises Westgate. K.WEST Skin Body and Soul is located at 415 N. Main St., in Ann Arbor. To schedule a consultation, visit KwestSkinBodySoul.com. See ad with discount offer opposite page. October 2019

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Spinal Solutions Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results by Marlaina Donato

hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practi-

tioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations. The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and

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respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly unrelated conditions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of full-body chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors. Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan. “The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back. Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.” William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one

area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”

Chiropractic and Digestion

It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy—from the salivary glands to the stomach down through the intestinal tract—branch off the spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas. In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”

Hope for Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction

Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including

Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise. spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxiety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem. “Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains. “The cause of many cases of chronic, long-term headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says. TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo.

Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement. “Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, soft-tissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.” For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Slow Food Takes Root Global Movement on Fast Track by April Thompson

he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150

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satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’ origins, from farm to fork. “The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State. “It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.” Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals. Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains. Slow Food has its roots in Italy, where food and wine journalist Carlo Petrini took up the cause in 1986 to halt the homogenous fast food chains encroaching on the country’s rich, diverse food culture. Slow Food USA has taken off since its founding in 2000 with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow

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Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic. The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter. “As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage. At Miller Union, Satterfield’s award-winning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods

in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food. Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farmto-school programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano. “Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.” Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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RETHINKING OUR STUFF Moving Toward a Circular Economy by Yvette Hammett

hen Yale researcher Reid Lifset began working on waste issues on a life cycle basis—from “cradle to grave”—it was mostly the world’s geeks and nerds that paid attention, he says. “Today, it’s called the ‘circular economy’ and it’s sexy. It wasn’t sexy back then.”

While many still have never even heard the term, the “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff— designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy. It’s an alternative to the “make-use-and-dispose” mentality of the traditional linear economy.

“You are the circular economy when you buy pre-owned, second-hand objects, or rent or share the use of objects, or have broken objects repaired instead of buying new ones,” says Walter Stahel, author of The Circular Economy: A User’s Guide and a member of the European Union’s Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. In other words, everyone that buys sustainable goods or services, takes public transport or gets a lawnmower fixed instead of buying a new one is a participant. There’s a global movement afoot to expand the circular economy in an effort

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to significantly cut the waste stream, reduce our carbon footprint and conserve resources. It began with the three R’s—reduce, recycle and reuse, says Lifset, a Research Scholar at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies who edits the Journal of Industrial Ecology, which focuses on the environmental consequences of production and consumption. The emphasis has always been on recycling, but as that becomes more difficult due to saturation levels, the emphasis is shifting to the more comprehensive goals of a circular economy—or should be, says Stahel, an engineering professor at the University of Surrey. Tinia Pina, a program leader at NY Cares, joined the movement after observing the poor food choices her Harlem, New York, students were making and the amount of waste attached to them. She founded Re-Nuble, a small manufacturing operation in New York City, to transform food waste into fertilizer pellets that can be used in hydroponic farming. “There is a strong need to try to reduce the volume of waste,” Pina says. “There is also a strong need to produce sustainable— and, ideally, chemical-free—food and make it affordable for all.” She hopes to eventually replicate her process for creating fertilizer in other large cities across the country.

Leasing is another classic example of how the circular economy might work, Lifset says. “If the entity that made [a product] ends up with it when it becomes waste, that company will handle it differently.” The company can instead design a product so that it remains in the economy instead of becoming part of the waste stream, he notes. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was established in the UK in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It offers numerous case studies, including a

fied Silver or better. The certification is a globally recognized standard for safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy. Meantime, the European Union has embraced the circular economy as a boon to job creation and a way to significantly address climate change. By shifting to a circular economy, the European growth rate can be increased by an additional 0.6 percent a year and carbon dioxide emissions reduced by 48 percent by 2030, according to a 2017 re-

You are the circular economy when you buy pre-owned, second-hand objects, or rent or share the use of objects, or have broken objects repaired instead of buying new ones. San Francisco effort called Cradle to Cradle Carpets for City Buildings. Last year, the city passed legislation requiring all departments to use carpeting containing no antimicrobials, fluorinated compounds or flame retardants. Both the carpet fibers and backing materials “must contain minimum amounts of recycled materials and ultimately be recyclable at end-of-use.” Most important: It must be Cradle to Cradle Certi-

port by McKinsey & Company. Just how much of the world’s industries must participate to meet these goals is yet to be determined. “That,” Stahel says, “is the billion-dollar question.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued. ~Emily Bach

Paws to Consider Best Friends Waiting for Homes by Julie Peterson

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vous, playful companion that loved car rides more than most dogs. Crying, but surrounded by his second wife and kids, he realized, “I didn’t save Bubba’s life. He saved mine.”

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are unceremoniously dumped by uncaring owners. Bishop, a no-kill shelter, places about 100 pets every month, showcasing them on social media, news outlets and at outreach events.

Before jumping in to help save them all by adopting, potential pet parents should research breeds, crunch numbers and think ahead. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) suggests considering several issues:

No-Kill Initiative

Shelters share success stories of animals that get a “forever home”. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands don’t and are euthanized. Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, is working to change this. By partnering with animal welfare organizations and shelters, Best Friends has a goal to “Save Them All” through an initiative to make all of the nation’s shelters “no-kill” by 2025—which means 90 percent of shelter animals might be saved. Euthanasia will be reserved for failed rehabilitation or when an animal has no chance of recovery from an illness or injury. In 1984, when Best Friends was founded, about 17 million animals died in U.S. shelters annually. As of August 2019, that number is down to 733,000, a nationwide save rate of 76.6 percent. Historically, no detailed data was kept on shelters. “For decades, we have worked in the dark to end shelter killing because we lacked accurate information about the problem we were trying to solve,” says Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends. The organization recently launched the community lifesaving dashboard (BestFriends.org/2025-

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Meet Your Match Best Friends Animal Society has a quiz called Paws Like Me (BestFriends.PawsLikeMe.com) to match people with adoptable animals. Shelter workers can also help families select appropriate pets. goal), a database that anyone can access to help save shelter pets. “With a better understanding of where the trouble spots are and the profile of animals being killed in a community, we can better deploy our collective resources for the greatest lifesaving impact.” Part of the success of the no-kill movement involves increased awareness that kindness toward all species is important. Bach points out that shelter animals are also the lower-cost option for people that want pets; most are vaccinated and neutered before they are adopted out and are often already trained.

Lifestyle: Dogs live 10 to 15 years, cats up to 20. Pets should fit the family now and in the future.

Money: Pets require training, food, toys, equipment, medical exams and treatment.

Breeds: Not all dogs and cats will be a

good match for every home. Personality is key.

Safety: Pet-proofing a home includes re-

moving potential dangers and preventing accidental escape through windows, doors or fences. Not everyone can adopt, but anyone can help. Shelters accept donations and most have a wish list of items. Volunteers are a core need at shelters, and it’s work that can quench the thirst for spending time with animals without adopting any of them. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

Transforming Your Life with Divine Will – 7-9pm. 10-wk class with Susan M. White. Based on the original class Susan took with author Sanaya Roman and her guide, Orin. $20/class. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

Messages from the Furry Side – 8-9:30pm. Psychic medium Laura Moody connects with your living and departed pets discusses pet communication. $25. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

Catching Your Breath – 6-7:30pm. 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, Ann Arbor. Info & to register: 734936-8803. mbgna.umich.edu.

Plants Display and Sale – 10am-3:30pm. African violets, gesneriads, terrarium and fairy garden plants display and sale. Free leaf propagation workshop at 10:45am. Presented by Michigan State African Violet Society. Free admission. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-6477600. mbgna.umich.edu.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

Spiritual Meditation Group – 7-8pm. Short lesson and silent meditation, followed by discussion led by Lori Barresi. Drop-in; $10 suggested donation. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

UMMA Pop Up: Frankie – 1-2pm. A singer-songwriter from Ann Arbor. Some of her biggest influences are Norah Jones, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Nina Simone, making her style a unique blend of indie, folk, soul and pop. Free. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor. 734-764-0395. UMMA.UMich.edu.

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Stewards’ Circle – 7:30-8:30am. Topic: Risks and Precautions for Insect- and Invertebrate-Borne Disease. 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, Ann Arbor. 734-996-3190. StewardshipNetwork.org. Beekeeping – 6:30-9pm. Vermont beekeeper Ross Conrad shares knowledge of his craft, including apitherapy, organic beekeeping and more. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Matthaei-Nichols Prescribed Burn Crew Volunteer Training – 1-3pm. The training provides a basic knowledge of prescribed fire as a restoration tool and basic volunteer duties. A flexible weekday schedule required for this volunteer position. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. More info: mbgna.umich.edu.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Matthaei-Nichols Conservatory Ambassador Volunteer Training – 8-10:30am. If you have an interest in educating our guests about the conservatory while also helping us monitor guest behavior, this opportunity is for you. This is a Nov-March role. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. More info: mbgna.umich.edu.

Fall Fiber Expo – Oct 12-13. 9am-5pm, Sat; 10am4pm, Sun. Join in for a fiber fantasy: wool, alpaca, linen, cotton and more from the plant or animal to the finished product. $4/day, $6/2 days. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd, Ann Arbor. FiberExpo.com. Mindful Dexter: Second Saturday Meditation – 9:30-10:30am. Free mindfulness meditation in a safe, friendly group setting. Sessions have no religious affiliation. Appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators; guided by experienced mindfulness practitioners/facilitators. All welcome, no registration necessary. Dexter Library, 3255 Alpine St, Dexter. 734-476-8474. Tinyurl.com/mindfuldexter. 7th Annual Fall Enlightened Soul Expo – Oct 1213. 10am-6pm, Sat; 11am-6pm, Sun. Largest indoor holistic-psychic event in Michigan. Approximately 150 readers, energy workers and vendors with holistic products. Free presentations, free parking. Admission: $11 daily, $16 weekend, student/child rates. Southfield Pavilion, Southfield. Info: 734-3580218 or EnlightenedSoulExpo.com. Storytime at the Museum – 11:15am-12pm. Children ages 3-6 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, Ann Arbor. 734764-0395. UMMA.UMich.edu. Wine in the Woods – 1-3pm. Join Legacy Land Conservancy for a guided color tour while sampling Michigan grown and crafted wines. Free. Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hollow Rd Manchester. Register by Oct 8: RSVP@LegacyLandConservancy.org. StoryFest: Adult Concert – 7pm. For adults and teens 14 & older. Storytellers include: Jane Fink, MC, Beverly Black, Steve Daut, Jane Fink, Lorelle Otis, Jennifer Otto, Rich Swanson and Tom Venable. $15/ person, $10/students. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1400 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor. AnnArborStorytelling.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Trick or Treat on the Huron River – 12-5pm. As you paddle up and down Gallup Pond, encounter friendly creatures handing out treats and candy. Enjoy lawn games at the canoe livery and make s’mores. No preregistration required. $20/boat. Gallup Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor. A2Gov.org/trickortreat. Stewardship Workday: Marshall Nature Area – 1-4pm. Help remove non-native shrubs threatening these woods and collect native seeds to spread in other areas. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet in the parking lot off Dixboro Rd, north of Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor. A2Gov.org/NAP. StoryFest: Family Fun Concert – 2-3pm. For kids age 4 and older and their families. Co-sponsored by AADL. Storytellers will be Steve Daut, Jane Fink and Kathleen Wright. Free. Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor. AnnArborStorytelling.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 Hatha Yoga 10-Wk Series – Oct 14-Dec16. 6:307:30pm. Gradually increase strength and flexibility. Great for beginners or anyone who wants to wind down at the end of their day. $165/series. Chelsea Private Yoga Studio, 118 S Main St, Ste C, Chelsea. Must pre-register: 517-879-9321. ChelseaPrivateYoga.com.

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Controlled Burn Program – 7-8:30pm. Fire is used as a restoration tool in many of Ann Arbor’s natural areas. Ask questions and learn more about the benefits of effectively and safely using fire as a restoration tool. NAP Office, 3875 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor. A2Gov.org/NAP. Preserving Farmland and Open Space in Washtenaw County: A Work in Progress – 7:30pm. Join local land-preservation experts for brief presentations about their efforts, which have resulted in the preservation of over 10,000 acres of farmland and open space. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Intro to Vedic Astrology: 3 Classes – 6:30-9pm. Rajan Nayar explains this ancient system with a “fixed” zodiac and how it works in the world today. $15/class. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

Pumpkins, Lanterns, & Leaves: Fall Family Event – Oct 18 & 19. 5:30-7:30pm. Join us after hours in the gardens with pumpkins, masks, and other harvest-themed fun. Then top off the evening with a parade of lanterns that kids and families make and take home. $14.50/nonmember, $12.50/member. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Birding in Ghana – 7:30pm. Join international birder Bryn Martin for a tour of the West African nation of Ghana. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

Hike ‘n’ Hootenanny – 6-9pm. Adults 21+. A fun evening of music, beer and hard cider, dessert, and square dancing under a beautiful autumn night sky. $25/nonmember, $20/member. Furstenberg Nature Area, 2626 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor. Registration required by Oct 17: 734-997-1553 or LeslieSNC.org.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

Mixed Permaculture Course – Oct 17-20. Topics: Thurs, 5-9pm, The Alchemy of Gardening; Fri, 9am-5pm, Soil and Composting; Sat, 9am5pm, Tree Identification and Guilds; Sun, 8am-4pm, Building and Using the Sweat Lodge. Instructor: Wayne Weiseman. $50/Thurs, $89/day, $329/full course. Symbiosis Ranch, 1798 W Wing Rd, Mt Pleasant. 989-773-1714. SymbiosisRanch.com. Mindful Dexter: Third Thursday Meditation – 6-7pm. Free mindfulness meditation in a safe, friendly group setting. Sessions have no religious affiliation. Appropriate for beginners as well as experienced meditators; guided by experienced mindfulness practitioners/facilitators. All welcome, no registration necessary. Dexter Wellness Center, 2810 Baker Rd, Dexter. 476-8474. Tinyurl.com/mindfuldexter. Spiritual Meditation Group – 7-8pm. Short lesson and silent meditation, followed by discussion led by Lori Barresi. Drop-in; $10 suggested donation. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com. Meditation and Reiki Share – 7-8:45pm. A brief explanation of reiki is followed by a meditation focused on relaxation and healing. Then stay for a Reiki Share to give and receive reiki in groups. All welcome; practitioners of any level and those new to reiki, too. Free. Mainstream Reiki, 400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline. 734-664-2255. MainstreamReiki.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 The Community of Food, Society & Justice Conference – 8am-5:30pm. Conference will engage students, faculty, staff, farmers and the community in rigorous dialogue around challenges. Free. University of Michigan Residential College, Keene Theater, 701 E University, Ann Arbor. More info: mbgna.umich.edu.

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on the heart center; awakening inner awareness. Offered free of charge by Dr. Kapila Castoldi of the Sri Chinmoy Centre. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 S Main St, Ann Arbor. To register: 734-994-7114 or Castoldi@oakland.edu. MeditationAnnArbor.com.

Eyes on the Forest – 7:30pm. A presentation by Georgia Peterson, natural resource extension specialist at Michigan State University, on how citizen scientists can become more adept at identifying the warning signs of potential new invaders, which continue to put pressure on Michigan’s forest health. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 The Chinese Art of Penjing: Taking Bonsai to a World Stage – 7-9pm. Chicago-based bonsai artist Jennifer Price discusses the art of penjing. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Zombie Run: Run for the Arb, Run for Your Life! – 5:30-7pm. Nichols Arboretum is an obstacle course of marauding zombies in this 5K run/walk over the Arb’s trails. Nichols Arboretum, 1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor. Register: mbgna.umich.edu.

Ann Arbor Annual Arts and Crafts Show: Crafting with Grace – Indoor juried Arts & Crafts Show featuring 60+ handcrafted artisans. Concessions, baked goods, door prize drawings, complimentary kids’ craft corner and face-painting. Accepting applications for qualified artists/crafters. $2, free/children under age 12. 734-368-8897. New Grace, 2898 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. Applications available: CraftShow@ NewGrace.org or CraftingWithGrace.com.

Parents’ Night Out: Night at the Museum – 5:30-10pm. K-5 grade. Exciting activities that will explore different science concepts plus we’ll spend plenty of time exploring the museum. $35/ child nonmembers, $30/child members. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E Ann St, Ann Arbor. Registration required by 12pm, Oct 22: 734-997-1553 or LeslieSNC.org.

Vinyasa Yoga 10-Wk Series – Oct 19-Dec 21. 9:45-10:45am. A fast moving practice. Continuous flow of postures, connecting each movement by breath to create a full mind-body experience. $165/ series. Chelsea Private Yoga Studio, 118 S Main St, Ste C, Chelsea. Must pre-register: 517-879-9321. ChelseaPrivateYoga.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27

Family Art Studio: One and Many – 2-4pm. Look, learn and create together in this hands-on workshop inspired by the UMMA exhibition Copies and Invention in East Asia. Free; space limited. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor. 734-764-0395. Registration required: UMMA.UMich.edu/events. Animal Haunts: Sensational Swamps – 6-8pm. Enjoy class-act performances featuring dancing Fairy Shrimp, dramatic frogs, and other swamp characters. Will also have crafts, games, live birds of prey and more. A candy-free, non-scary event for kids age 12 and under and their families. $10/person, $35/family. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor. Registration required by Oct 17: 734-997-1553 or Lesliesnc.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 Mastering Meditation – Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10. 3-5pm. Introductory meditation series. Topics: quieting the mind; relaxation, breathing, visualization techniques and chanting; exploring meditation

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Stewardship Workday: Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area – 1-4pm. Lend a hand cutting invasive shrubs like honeysuckle and buckthorn. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Meet in the Scarlett Middle School parking lot off Lorraine St, Ann Arbor. A2Gov.org/NAP. Soul Shift Energy Circle – 3-5pm. Spiritual selfgrowth group led by Jaclyn Duvall. This month: “Prison or Power: Shifting Your Perspective: Ego vs Spirit.” $15/advance, $20/door. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734-3580218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Volunteer Appreciation Potluck – 6:30-9:30pm. All volunteers, past, present and future, are invited. Let’s celebrate our collective accomplishments while sharing food and community. Games, door prizes and fun activities for all. Please bring a dish to pass. Costumes encouraged. Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. RSVP by Oct 26: 734.794.6627 or NAP@A2Gov.org. Artist Spotlight Series: Ordinary Elephant – 8pm. “One of the best Americana albums of the year,” Associated Press. Free; bring a canned food donation for Food Gatherers. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1800. TheArk.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Open Stage – 8pm. Take your music to the masses. Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Fifteen performers have 8 mins (or 2 songs) each to do their thing. $3, $2/members, seniors, students. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1800. TheArk.org.

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Sunday Morning Yoga – 10-11am. Meet for a free 1-hr morning yoga flow. No experience necessary; just bring a calm, positive mind and your mat. Fjallraven, 213 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-585-5628. Fjallraven.us. First Sundays at Evenstar’s Chalice – 1011:30am. An opportunity to create sacred space in which to commune, nurture, share and play. Donation. 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice Harvest Dinner – 5-8pm. Celebrate our collective efforts to build peace and justice, and sow the seeds for tomorrow’s actions. Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. More info: 734-66-1870 or icpj.org.

A BOLD VISION FOR MICHIGAN Bringing back passenger rail to Traverse City and Petoskey from Ann Arbor and Detroit is good for Michigan. A2TC.org

1-Day Silent Meditation Retreat – 9am-5pm. 4th Sun. Find your inner peace and relaxation at suburban Monastery. Discussion and Q&A. Light lunch included. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734-757-8567. 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. $95/8 classes; $105/9 classes. Info: 734-662-6282 or aareced.com.

Spooky Stories and More – 6:30-8:30pm. Guests from Ann Arbor Story Teller’s Guild will entertain as we sit around the campfire enjoying doughnuts and cider surrounded by sounds of nature. Reichert Nature Preserve, 400 Tiplady Rd, Pinckney. Pre-register: 734-302-5263 or RSVP@LegacyLandConservancy.org.

Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki Levels I and II – Nov 9-10. 9am-6pm. Learn this natural healing modality using life force energy to help yourself, others and animals. Combines lecture, practice and experiences to offer 4 deeply healing meditation experiences, instruction and attunement to 3 reiki symbols, learn several Japanese Reiki techniques and more. $325. Mainstream Reiki, 400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline. 734-664-2255. MainstreamReiki.com.

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, Ann Arbor. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga.

Group Meditation – 10-11:30am. 45-min group meditation followed by a talk and sharing. Free. 1415 Miller Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-945-7612. Info@ InsightMeditationAnnArbor.org.

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. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-997-1553. LeslieSNC.org. Readers/Healers – Hours vary. Also Sat. Tarot, astrological and crystal readers scheduled every weekend; reiki energy healing. Call ahead or drop-ins. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Sunday Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org. Tibetan Buddhist Sunday Service – 11:15am. Join us for short sessions of sitting meditation, compassion meditation, teachings and discussion. Free. Ann Arbor Karma Thegsum Chöling, 614 Miner St, Ann Arbor. 734-649-2127. AnnArborKTC.org. 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: 734-480-8107 or MichiganReiki.org.

Restore Your Connection to Earth, Animals and People through self love gatherings, animal communication workshops, eco psychology teachings, nature thearpy and body positive healing.

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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, Ann Arbor. 734-330-3051. SadhanaDanceTheater.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, Ann Arbor. 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, Ann Arbor. 734-604-4416. 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, 111 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-369-8255. OmOfMedicine.org. Sunday Group Meditation – 5-6pm, sitting meditation; 6-6:30pm, mindful sharing. Deep Spring Center, 704 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor. Info, Tana: 734-477-5848 or DeepSpring.org. Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm. Spiritual talk, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer for all in need at 9pm. Free. Self-Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-641-6201. SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org. Ann Arbor (Mostly) Acoustic Jam – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Singers, guitarists (acoustic and electric), bass, mandolin, uke, banjo, percussion, keys. 2/

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session. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor. 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, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. 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, Ann Arbor. For schedule: 734-761-6012 or hv-aikido.com. Tai Chi: Beginning through Advanced – MonThurs. With Good EnerChi Studio and Staggerin Dragon School of Tai Chi. Free/low fee. Info, Karla: 734-325-4244 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, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com. Parkridge Community Meetings – 10-11am. Parkridge Community Center, 591 Armstrong Dr, Ypsilanti. icpj.org. Stretch and Strength Yoga – 10-11am. Build strength, increase flexibility and improve your overall fitness. $15/nonmember, $10/member. Better

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Living Fitness Center, 834B Phoenix Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-747-0123. 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, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com. 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, Ann Arbor. 734-794-6250. A2Gov. org/Senior. A Course in Miracles Study Group – 6:45-8:45pm. 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, 734-327-0270. InterfaithSpirit.org. Meditation Sitting Group – 7-8pm. Washington Street Educational Center, Room 114, Chelsea. More info, Carol Blotter: 734-475-0942. ChelseaMeditation.com.

tuesday 10% Off Tuesdays at The Find – 10am-4pm. New upscale family resale shop in downtown Chelsea. Hrs: Tues-Sat, 10am- 4pm. 136 W Middle St, Chelsea. 734-593-7044. TheFindChelsea.com.

Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market: Downtown – Thru Oct 29. 3-7pm. 16 S Washington, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope.net. Cobblestone Farm Market – Thru Oct. 4-7pm. Includes a variety of children’s activities and/or musical entertainment each week. Free admission. Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard, Ann Arbor. CobblestoneFarmMarket.org. 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. 734-905-7980. Mara@EvenstarsChalice.com. EvenstarsChalice. com/realization-process.

Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Short lesson and meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop-in, every other Thur. $10. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com. 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, Ann Arbor. 734-9752745. 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, Ann Arbor. Pre-registration required: TinyLions.org/yoga.

ICPJ Latin American Caucus Meeting – 7-9pm. 2nd Tues. Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, 1414 Hill St, Ann Arbor. icpj.org.

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ICPJ Racial Justice Book Group – 7-9pm. 3rd Tues. Ann Arbor Friends Meeting, 1420 Hill St, Ann Arbor. icpj.org.

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, Ypsilanti. Kristie Lewis: 800-482-1455.

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. WISD Teaching and Administration Bldg, 1819 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-330-4996.

wednesday Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am3pm. Also Sat. 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor. 734-7946255. A2Gov.org. Chelsea Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 1-5pm. Chelsea State Bank parking lot, corner of Old US 12 & M 52, Chelsea. 734-475-6402. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org. ICPJ Climate Change and Earth Care Caucus Meeting – 3-4:30pm. 2nd Wed. Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, 1414 Hill St, Ann Arbor. icpj.org. Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Study – 7-8:15pm. Join us for silent sitting meditation followed by discussion of important Mahayana Buddhist topics such as developing compassion, training the mind, and understanding emptiness. Instruction provided. Free. Ann Arbor Karma Thegsum Chöling, 614 Miner St, Ann Arbor. 734649-2127. AnnArborKTC.org.

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 backgrounds and levels. Free. Triple Crane Monastery, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea. 734-757-8567. HuayenWorld-usa.org/usa/en. ICPJ Racial and Economic Justice Caucus Meeting – 12-2pm. 2nd Thurs. Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, 1414 Hill St, Ann Arbor. icpj.org. Happy Hour Massage – 3-8pm. We’ll match your needs with an expert therapist who can tailor a massage to your wellness needs. $55/60 min, $80/90 min. Balance Massage Therapy, 5155 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-660-5919. LifeIsActive.com.

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. 734- 625-1844 or MaryTrudeau@comcast.net. Ypsilanti Open Meditation – 11am. With Ypsilanti District Library. Meditation encourages and develops concentration, clarity, emotional optimism, and positive ways of being. Sessions are guided weekly drop-ins. Free. More info: 734-482-4110, SKonen@ YpsiLibrary.org or YpsiLibrary.org/events. Free Senior Swim at Dexter Wellness Center – 1-4pm. 4th Fri. Seniors (60+ yrs) are welcome to use the Wellness Center pools for free. Dexter Wellness Center, 2810 Baker Rd, Ann Arbor. More info: 734-580-2500.

saturday Readers/Healers – Hours vary. Also Sun. Tarot, astrological and crystal readers scheduled every weekend; reiki energy healing. Call ahead or dropins. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com. Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am3pm. Also Wed. 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor. 734794-6255. A2Gov.org. Chelsea Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am1pm. Downtown on Park St, Chelsea. 734-4756402. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org. Saline Summer Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm. Downtown, S Ann Arbor St, half block south of Michigan Ave, Saline. CityOfSaline.org/ farmersmarket. Sustainable Saturdays – 9am-12pm. Join us for a morning of coffee, snacks, sustainable art projects and some fresh air. Start the morning at 9am for a quick urban hike. Free. Fjallraven, 213 S Main St, Ann Arbor. 734-585-5628. Fjallraven.us. Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market: Depot Town – Thru Oct 26. 9am-1pm. 100 Rice St, Depot Town, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope.net. The Breastfeeding Cafe – 10-11:30am. Come and meet other women who are breastfeeding or want to be breastfeeding their babies. 722 Brooks St, Ann Arbor. 734-975-6534. bfcaa.com. Readings and Reiki – 11am-7pm. Drop-in tarot, astrology, crystal or intuitive readings and reiki energy healing every weekend. Prices vary. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Poor People’s Campaign Washtenaw County: Weekly Coffee & Catch Up – 2:30-4pm. B-24’s Espresso Bar Eats and Entertainment, 217 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. Facebook.com/ppcwc. Reunión de Cosecha Ann Arbor – Thru Dec 13. 6pm. Hosted by Movimiento Cosecha Ann Arbor. The Church of the Good Shepherd, United Church of Christ, 2145 Independence Blvd, Ann Arbor. Facebook.com/events/787551894998980. Nature & Nurture Fertility Support Group – 6:308pm. Group is to bring those experiencing infertility together to support each other while enjoying the healthy benefits of nature. $5/session. 734-320-4958 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. 740 E Shore Dr, Whitmore Lake. 734-417-5804. LightHouseCenterInc.org. Dances of Universal Peace – 7-9pm. 1st Fri. The dances are a form of moving meditation that require neither partner nor experience. $5. Info: 419-4756535, JLTrautman@sbcglobal.net or PeaceDance. MultiFaithJourneys.org.

classifieds HELP WANTED RELAXSTATION, voted A2’s best massage, is hiring! Our massage therapists earn $35K to $40K annually as W-2 employees for a 30-hour (including breaks) weekly schedule. Three work environments: traditional full-body massage in individual rooms at Phoenix West, walk-in massage at our Huron building, onsite chair massage at UT and local businesses. Free parking. Friendly, diverse and supportive community of co-workers. Relaxstation. com. Ask for Allen, 734-623-1951.

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LIFE COACH, HEALTH RETREATS

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

BIOFIELD THERAPY

SYMMETRY BIOFIELD THERAPY 858-344-9417 SymmetryBiofield@gmail.com SymmetryBiofield.com

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 26.

ANTIQUE’S RESTORATION & REPURPOSING

Stress, physical injuries, anxiety/ depression, all show up in the external biofield as clouds that can block the flow of energy. When the energy is blocked on the outside it can affect the physiology on the inside. Let’s remove the clouds around you so the sun can shine within you. See ad page 10.

BIOLOGICAL DENTIST ANN ARBOR’S DENTIST

MATERIALS UNLIMITED

734-483-6980 Contact_Us@MaterialsUnlimited.com MaterialsUnlimited.com

Dr. W. K. Dobracki, DDS 606 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, 48103 734-747-6400 DrDobracki@AnnArborsDentist.com AnnArborsDentist.com

A ntiques & A rchitectural S alvage since 1974 A full-service antiques store and restoration facility showcasing period lighting, stained and beveled glass, furniture, doors and much more. Creative new uses for salvaged antiques is our specialty. See ad page 25.

AROMATHERAPY ROSY GLOW AROMATHERAPY

Margo Hertzfeld, Certified Aromatherapist 419-360-0169 RosyGlowWellness.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.

COACHING & COUNSELING ANDREA KENNEDY

400 W Russell St, Ste 2370, Saline

Clinically certified aromatherapist 734-664-2255 Check us offers holistic consultations with MainstreamReiki.com out on customized blends of professional During 2W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, MIoils. 48197 (734) 483-6980 Tue - Sat 10-5 Sunyour 12-5 reiki session, I see quality essential Trust Margo issues affecting your energy and to help you understand the comrecent life experiences then share plicated world of aromatherapy. insights and fresh perspectives Her holistic approach can help you assisting you in moving forward. maximize your benefits from this powerful therapy See ad page 13. and minimize side effects. Aromatherapy is a wonderful way to integrate natural healing into your life. Phone consultations are available.

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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.

SELF-ACCEPTANCE PROCESS

Barbra White 8830 Currie, Northville, MI 734-796-6690 • AcceptedAsIAm.com Barbra, a Shamanic healer, animal communicator and mentor, helps people to connect to their passion, and usher in a new paradigm of sustainability. Healing sessions and mentoring available. See ad page 33.

NIA SPONGBERG, LIFE COACH

1785 W Stadium Blvd, Ste 202, Ann Arbor 734-531-9024 NiaSpongberg.com I am a certified coach (ACC, COC) who helps adventurous people blaze new trails and thrive in their time, tasks and transitions. We can coach via phone, video conference or in person. So if you’re ready to get clear, get in motion, and get to your goals, I welcome you to get in touch for a free, zero-pressure call to discuss what’s possible.

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.

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INNERSPACE HOLISTIC

Brandy Boehmer 734-709-8313 2350 Washtenaw Ave, Ste 14, Ann Arbor InnerSpaceHolistic.com

HEALTHY RESTAURANTS SILVIO’S ORGANIC RISTORANTE E PIZZERIA

715 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-214-6666 SilviosOrganicPizza.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.

We work with passion for making only real food, made with fresh, local and organic ingredients. 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 22.

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

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 11.

GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

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 17.

CORI CRIDER, DDS

2444 Packard Road, Ypsilanti 734-572-4428 CoriCriderDDS.com Your mouth is a window to your overall health. Cori Crider, DDS, earned her dental degree with honors from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, has practiced in the community for 30 years and will help you acheive optimum oral health. See ad page 4.

HOLISTIC DOCTOR 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 Dr. Sickels.com. See ads pages 8 and 9.

HOLISTIC SKIN CARE 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.

K.WEST - SKIN BODY SOUL

415 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-436-8991 KWestSkinBodySoul.com Spa experiences to bring forth the stillness within, and radiance throughout. Drawn from the traditions of Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, and combined with the latest aesthetic advancements to deliver results. Non-invasive DNA skin rejuvenation, dynamic cupping massage, intuitive bodywork. See ad page 18.

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 29.

HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY CASTLE REMEDIES

2345 S. Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor In the Parkway Center 734-973-8990 CastleRemedies.com 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 16.

MEDICAL MASSAGE SHER

734-239-3344 SherrelWells@icloud.com Sher.amtamembers.com My goal is to always give the best massage you’ve ever had. I have been a Medical Massage Therapist since 1986. “I will get the pain out.” Muscular, sciatica, back pain, etc. $75/half hr.

MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION MOLDPRO

John Du Bois, CMI, CMR 247 W. Main Street, Milan 734-439-8800 • MoldProllc.com MoldPro offers chemical-free mold remediation, independent certified mold testing, inspection and consultation services all over SE Michigan specializing in mold biotoxin illness clients.

October 2019

community resource guide MUSCLE TENSION SOLUTIONS

Liberate yourself from suffering. Gnosis is the practical, fact-based knowledge of consciousness that guides us to our full potential and innate happiness.

INSPIRE SOMATICS ERIC COOPER

734-436-1041 Eric@InspireSomatics.com InspireSomatics.com Teach your nervous system to undo your specific patterns of tension, postural difficulties, stiffness and pain. Effective for back, neck, hip, shoulder, leg, jaw pain. See ad page 21.

ORGANIC HAIR CARE ORGANIC HAIR BY BRI

West End Hair Salon, 5100 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-829-7620 BriannavVago.GlossGenius.com Using only organic and low-chemical products, I am passionate about working with hair in a healthy and pleasant environment. Color is my specialty!

Now, for the first time in history, it is possible for anyone to study the most sacred and ancient knowledge. This knowledge is profound, nearly incomprehensible, and ultimately only useful when made practical in one’s daily life. Live it, and the truth will be made starkly evident. Learn more at GnosticTeachings.org

Greater Ann Arbor

CHELSEA PRIVATE YOGA

Catrina Holland 517-879-9321 Catrina@ChelseaPrivateYoga.com ChelseaPrivateYoga.com Yoga dedicated to you. Catrina specializes in private yoga lessons for individuals and couples. Classes are available in studio or in the comfort of your home. All levels, including beginners, and any limitations welcome. Call Catrina today for more information.

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 24 years’ experience. Try Reiki Special: 1st session only $25. See ad page 13.

RETREATS PAIN RELIEF AUNT ALBERTA’S REMEDY Homeopathic Pain Relief Cream 973-715-9097 Info@AlbertasPainRelief.com AlbertasPainRelief.com

Try Aunt Alberta’s Remedy to ease pains from sciatics, gout, arthritis, fibromyalgia and more. The relief cream penetrates deep into the skin and muscle tissues. Use her homeopathic pain cream for relief. Buy a 4-oz jar for $15, great price. See website for

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.

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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Experience is better than belief.

PRIVATE YOGA

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 17.

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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 13.

WEIGHT LOSS FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS

CENTER - A JOYFUL JOURNEY 734-883-8775 Lose weight now with hypnosis. Achieve permanent positive life and habit changes through our safe, rapid and effective system. Tap the potential of your mind to create the health and vitality you’ve always wanted. See ad page 13.

WELLNESS CENTERS THE NUTRITIONAL HEALING CENTER OF ANN ARBOR

462 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor MI 48103 734-302-7575 thenhcaa.com We help you on your journey to achieve optimal health and feel your best through whole food nutrition and supplements. See ad page 23.

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

Shannon Roznay, DC, specializes in Nutrition Response Testing and Activator Chiropractic. Thrive! also carries natural foods, skin and home products. See ad back cover.

IT'S TIME TO CALL. 734-757-7929 TODAY.

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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

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

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

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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

Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market Tuesdays, 3-7pm 16 S Washington St., Ypsilanti MI 48197 GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets

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

DEXTER FARMERS’ MARKET 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 October 2019

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