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t’s February, and we are celebrating the healing power of love. If you are looking for some creative and fresh ways to express love, look no further; sprinkled throughout this issue you will find some sweet and healthy ideas to gift your loved ones. Defying long-held assumptions of Western medicine, emotions processed by the brain are being shown to play a vital part in cardiac health, and the heart is increasingly shown to affect cognitive health. Emotions like anger, depression and anxiety are now conclusively linked to heart attacks and strokes, while optimism and other positive emotions can reverse markers of heart disease. Discover heart-and-brain-healthy strategies in “The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health.” Most of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb—a powerful call to action that not only inspires, but heals. Mother Teresa said, “We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair and hopelessness is love.” With our willingness to both give and receive, and to gift one another with our full and authentic presence, all else is possible. Learn more in “Living in the Frequency of Love.” Connecting with a beloved one on the intimate level is one of life’s most precious gifts, and we can deepen its life-giving value by taking the time to communicate on a level where we’re willing to be vulnerable. This way, we can begin to experience sex as a sacred act that initiates healing for both parties. “Truly Making Love: Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force” shares some helpful steps in getting clear through conversation what our partners really want. Children learn habits, attitudes and values by observing and mimicking their parents—which can be a double-edged sword. Actions speak louder than words. According to a Yale University study, modeling calm and supportive behavior to an anxious child rather than concurring with their fears helps them cope with the anxiety and develop the self-confidence to face it head-on. Learn more in our Healthy Kids department, “Parents as Role Models: How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors.” We invite you to open your heart so we can all collectively raise our vibration to new heights. If we feel love and have compassion for ourselves, we will expand our capacity to feel more love and deepen our compassion for others naturally. The simple act of putting our hand over our heart in difficult moments can instantly transcend troubled times and remind us to speak, listen and live not from our mind, but from our heart—from the frequency of love. As always, we are most thankful for your readership and belief in this publication, and rejoice in your support! A great big hug to you … Happy Valentine’s Day! Our Love,

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14 THE HEART-MIND CONNECTION

How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

17 LIVING IN THE

FREQUENCY OF LOVE

18 TRULY MAKING LOVE Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

20 PARENTS AS ROLE MODELS

How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors

22 FERMENTING FOR FOODIES

Preserving Food and Traditions

26 FOSTERING LOVE ADVERTISING & SUBMISSIONS

Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents

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DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 10 health briefs 11 global briefs 12 eco tip 13 eco alert 17 inspiration 18 healing ways 20 healthy kids

22 conscious eating 24 plant medicine 26 natural pet 28 calendar 29 classifieds 30 resource guide February 2022

New Functional Medicine Resource Opening Soon

hole Health Traverse City has partnered with Thomas Lammy, M.D., and Phillip Siemer, M.D., to establish a new medical clinic. Whole Health Regenerative Medicine, is located at 3639 Cass Road in Traverse City. Services offered include traditional medical services, chiropractic, Trigenics, regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma and functional medicine. In-person and online workshops focused on improving health and enhancing lives will be offered on an ongoing basis. The fully integrated medical clinic offers a wide variety of healthcare services all under one roof. They realize that no two people are exactly alike and healthcare needs can change throughout one’s lifetime. They look forward to serving healthcare needs as they arise. Free consultation. Most insurance is accepted. For appointments and more information about workshops, call 231-943-2100 or visit WholeHealthTC.org. See ad page 23.

Yoga Bellaire Social Events

oga Bellaire has opened a new studio at 216 Portage Drive, in Bellaire, and will hold monthly Red Tent Women’s Circles from 7 to 9 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month and Community Nights from 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. During Red Tents, local women meet to share their journey and grow together. As a gentle introduction to women’s sacred circles, participants are guided into a space of listening and sharing, giving and receiving, exploration and stillness to honor their womanhood. Nursing babies, girls and young women are welcome. On Community Nights, each month has a different theme for connecting with fellow community members. Movie nights, potlucks, cacao and conversation are just a few of the ideas, and suggestions are welcome, too. Everyone is welcome, including families, and they do not need to practice yoga to join. For more information and to see other great Yoga Bellaire offerings, visit YogaBellaire.com/events. See ad page 9.

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Doulas Make Birthing Easier

ertified doula Jeneé Claridge says, “My experience has been that a lot of mamas wait to find a doula until they reach their last trimester. To provide the best support for each mama’s individual needs, interviewing and hiring a doula sooner in pregnancy could possibly be more beneficial for a mama and her support partner.” Creating a familiar support system for a mother can help her feel more empowered Jeneé Claridge and confident in her birthing journey. Doulas provide familiar and consistent mental, emotional and physical support with our magical bag filled with comfort measures and techniques in a hospital, birthing center, or home birth setting. “As your doula, I provide two prenatal meetings to answer all your questions and concerns, educate you and your partner with techniques and comfort measures that are helpful during labor, and if needed, help set up your space for labor, birth, postpartum and so much more,” says Claridge. “I am on call 24 hours starting at 38 weeks, and continue to provide two hours of support after your baby’s arrival, along with a postpartum follow-up, when mama is ready." Free gift with complimentary consultation. For appointments and more information, call 231-300-2229 or email JeneeClaridge@gmail. com. See ad page 21.

Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference Honors Flora, Fauna and Funga

he 11th annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference will be held May 27 through 29 at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin, to celebrate our connection with the Earth and each other. Keynote Suzanne Simard speakers are Dr. Cornelia Cho, Misty Cook and Suzanne Simard, author of Finding the Mother Tree. Participants can enjoy more than 60 workshops and plant walks, herbal education, personal growth workshops, singing, dancing, nourishing meals, swimming, campfires and a Red Tent communal space. Three-hour pre-conference workshops on May 26 and 27 feature Susun Weed, Rev. Judith Laxer, Althea Northage-Orr, Heather Nic an

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Fhleisdeir, Cho and Simard. There will also be two sessions of hand drum making with Jacqueline Weber. Three-day deep dive immersions on May 24, 25 and 26, include Reading the Body and Other Clinical Skills, with Margi Flint, and Herbal Pharmacy Intensive: Beyond the Basics: Making Better Medicines, with Lisa Ganora. For more information and to register, visit MidwestWomensHerbal. com. See ad on page 23 and at NAChicago.com.

Make this Super Bowl Sunday Super Tasty

om’s Food Markets is happy to supply Super Bowl partygoers on February 13 this year with something special. Their party trays, salads, cheese, meats and hot case meals-to-go are made fresh daily by the Deli team. Other great tasting items are Tom’s chicken, flatbread pizzas and wings with four different sauces: sweet chili, barbecue, buffalo and garlic parmesan. Special orders are available. Tom’s also carries organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables, an in-house bakery, quality Charman’s Reserve meats and seafood. Tom’s has an extensive beer and wine selection and liquor is sold at 14th Street., East Bay, Interlochen, and Northport. Curbside pickup and home delivery via DoorDash are available. Tom’s Food Markets donates over 200,000 pounds of food to local food pantries annually, giving back to each neighborhood where they do business. Traverse City locations: 13940 S. West Bay Shore Dr. (231-9477290); 738 Munson Ave. (231-947-7175); and 1201 S. Division St. (231-946-4115) Additional locations in Northport and Interlochen. For more information, visit Toms-FoodMarkets.com.

Relieving Magnetic Field Deficiency

aycie Noble, owner of Earth Labs, states, “The human body is under the influence of the Earth’s magnetic field and is keeping some sort of balanced relationship with it. Under modern-day living conditions, the force of this field is continually compromised and decreased. Science is discovering that human bodies can become deficient in the energy supplied from this field and as a result, abnormalities can appear. “The external application of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) to the body begins to reverse this deficiency. Earth Labs offers supplementation of earth energy through PEMF. Abnormal conditions like chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, joint stiffness and others can be improved, and you can feel restored.” Location: 317A E. Front St., Traverse City. For more information, call 231-421-1490, email Info@EarthLabsHeal.com or visit Earth LabsHeal.com. See ads on back cover and page 19.

Traverse City Restaurant Week

elebrate local dining from February 20 through 26 during Traverse City Restaurant Week downtown. From restaurants and breweries to shopping and galleries, there’s something for everyone. Each participating establishment will feature a $25 or $35 threecourse menu during the event. Takeout will be available at select locations, and reservations are recommended. Participating restaurants include Reflect Bistro, inside Cambria Hotel, Bahia, The Good Bowl, Smoke and Porter Public House, For-

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Go Natural and Organic at Salon Moxie

t Salon Moxie, a trendy, organic-based, cruelty-free salon, owner Amanda Craggs offers an organic color line, as well as a low-ammonia nourishing color. Most hair dyes are loaded with harmful chemicals such as ammonia, peroxide and resorcinol. This is why hairdressers wear gloves and other protective gear, because the chemicals can react with skin or cause significant health issues. Organic hair colors use herbs that give hair the desired color. The full-service salon specializes in all hair, bridal hair, nail and eyelash extension services. “We believe in giving you the best talent and knowledge along with the best products available. Our salon is for anyone who may or may not be aware of the benefits of organic or healthier product options. We believe in organic products, but also believe in healthier options, as well,” advises Craggs. “We believe in quality and great customer service. When you come into our salon, expect to be pampered and experience what a true day of relaxation should feel like!” Location: 531 E. Eighth St., Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-486-6000 or visit SalonMoxieTC.com.

Young Athletes Need Special Attention

pinal Solutions Chiropractic & Progressive Therapy, the office of Joel Roskamp, DC, and Katy Gorman, DC, treats young athletes with recurrent injuries that are sidelining their performances. Roskamp says, “It’s very important to get treatment at onset of condition due to specific sports [ankle/knee sprain and strains, shoulder pain from pitching/throwing]. Often, by the time a kid will naturally heal, the season is coming to an end.” Over-training a young body can affect future performance op-

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tions such as college scholarships. “Pain in kids is not normal and should be addressed right away. The cold laser is effective for this ailment, as well as training evaluations and potential modifications while in recovery,” he advises. Gorman says, “Athletes don’t usually look fat, but in growing and training, one can really hamper a performance by not getting good food and rest. We inquire about nutrition and advise our athletes accordingly.” Spinal Solutions also treats weekend warriors and people just getting into working out, each of whom might be experiencing overuse syndromes such as runner’s/jumper’s knee (infra/supra patellar tendonitis), golfer’s/tennis elbow (medial/lateral epicondylitis) and a common ailment, plantar fasciitis. Location: 2506 Crossing Cir., Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-421-3333 or visit SpinalSolutions-TC.com.

A Valentine Surprise from Living Light Massage

h i s Va l e n t i n e’s D a y, say, “I love you,” with the gift of massage from Living Light Massage and their highly trained group of independent, certified and licensed massage t h e r api s t s t h at are dedicated to helping clients improve their health and achieve a balanced lifestyle. They provide high-quality massage in a warm, tranquil atmosphere with five treatment rooms, flexible scheduling and a commitment to providing quality care, whether looking to find a sense of balance and tranquility or relief from chronic pain and tension. Owners Asa Johnson and Beth Stricko note that massages are shown to aid in the release of oxytocin, often called the love hormone, which increases feelings of social bonding and well-being. It also helps increase serotonin and dopamine, making it a perfect choice for a special someone this Valentine’s Day. Location: 134 W. State St., Ste. 100, Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-995-9697 or visit LivingLightMassage.com.

Physical Therapy House Calls and Virtual Visits

octor of physical therapy Aubrey Jabour, of Northbound PT & Wellness, is providing holistic mobile and telehealth physical therapy and wellness services. She holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State University and a doctorate in physical therapy from Central Michigan University. Jabour says, “Our mission is to empower people in northern Michigan to achieve their optimal

physical function and quality of life with accessible, holistic and skilled physical therapy and wellness services.” A physical therapy house call is the same Aubrey Jabour as visiting a physical therapist in an outpatient clinic. Telehealth physical therapy uses a video conference over a secure online platform to help discover what issues are a problem and assess movement which assists in creating a plan of action to improve mobility, strength and control. Research on telehealth (also called telerehabilitation, telemedicine or virtual physical therapy) demonstrates that it can be just as effective as in-person physical therapy for a wide variety of issues. Their other wellness services focus on injury prevention and education for individuals and their caregivers. For appointments and more information, call 231-331-3311, email Contact@NorthboundPT.com or visit NorthboundPT.com.

Fostering a Lifelong Relationship of Care

est Front Primary Care is a family medicine/general practice group that combines general medicine, pediatrics, minor surgery, gynecology and social and behavioral sciences. The three main benefits to having a wellness manager are having a personal health coach, improved communication and coordination of care. At West

Front, wellness managers Michelle VanHollebeke, RN, Kaitlyn Hans, RN, and Chip Redker, RN, are professionally trained nurses and social workers with expertise in helping families cope more effectively with the challenges that come with staying healthy and managing illness. Family practice physicians establish lifelong relationships with patients. Their specialty is treatment of families and individuals at every stage of life and in many circumstances. These relationships give healthcare providers a basis for decisions in each patient’s lifelong care, fostering a partnership between the healthcare provider and patients. They provide preventative medicine for children and adults; routine physical examinations; women’s health care; health screening tests; free immunizations for children; office surgical procedures; consultations for patients traveling outside the U.S.; and osteopathic manipulation treatment. Location: 4290 Copper Ridge Dr., Ste. 200 (Bldg. F), Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-935-8930 or visit WestFrontPrimaryCare.com.

KUDOS

Nonprofit Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse, an emergency shelter program that creates community between those in need and those that are able to help, has been approved for a $15,000 grant from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. Created to help individuals disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, the fund can be put to immediate use to help ready the shelter. Dedicated to the preservation of the physical health and spiritual welfare of adults experiencing homelessness, a primary goal of Safe Harbor is to offer food, shelter and hope for its guests. In addition to a seasonal emergency shelter and year-round housing and human services resource center, they also focus on community partnerships to better collaborate on long-term solutions for ending homelessness in the region. To volunteer, donate or get more information, call 231-642-2435, email Info@GTSafeHarbor.org or visit GTSafeHarbor.org.

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Try Probiotics to Lower Pregnancy Nausea and Soothe Fussy Babies Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic. In the journal Nutrients, University of California, Davis researchers reported on a study in which 32 pregnant women that had nausea, vomiting and constipation took a probiotic capsule twice a day. The overthe-counter probiotics formula contained 10 billion live cultures, mainly Lactobacillus. After 12 days, the number of hours participants felt nauseated was reduced by 16 percent, and they vomited one-third fewer times. Constipation was also reduced. Quality of life markers such as fatigue, poor appetite and difficulty maintaining normal social activities also improved. Examining biomarkers in fecal samples, the researchers found the probiotics increased vitamin E and a bile salt enzyme that helps prevent vomiting and nausea. In a second study published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Naples researchers explored whether a particular probiotic strain (Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis BB-12) could help soothe babies with colic, a common gastrointestinal disorder in the first three months of life that studies have linked to maternal postpartum depression, parental guilt and frustration, drug use and long-term behavioral and sleep problems. They found that the probiotic reduced the duration of daily crying by 50 to 80 percent in the 40 infants that received it once daily for 28 days, compared to a 32 percent reduction among 40 babies receiving a placebo. The probiotic also had beneficial effects on sleep duration and on stool frequency and consistency. It increased gut production of butyrate, which positively regulates intestinal transit time, pain perception, the gut-brain axis and inflammation.

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Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet Sugary foods and drinks don’t just expand our waistline and hurt our health, they also harm the environment, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Analyzing 20 studies on the environmental impacts of food consumption, researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for 27 to 33 percent of food-related greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. Meat, grains and dairy contribute the most emissions, while fruit and vegetables are two of the lowest contributors. In New Zealand, the highest greenhouse gas emitters are meat, seafood and eggs at 35 percent, followed by highly processed foods such as pastries and ice cream at 34 percent. “Discretionary foods have a higher cropland, water scarcity and ecological footprint,” says review author Sarah Forbes. “By 2050, the world’s population is projected to reach 10 billion people. There is no way we can feed that amount of people unless we change the way we eat and produce food.”

Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil Black cumin seeds that come from the flowering fennel plant (Nigella sativa) flavor cuisines from the Middle East to the Far East and have been used for centuries to treat chronic and infectious diseases. In a new study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, Indian researchers report that 15 volunteers with insomnia that took 200 milligrams of black cumin oil after dinner for 28 days experienced significantly better sleep. They fell asleep sooner, slept longer and recorded increases of 82 percent in non-rapid eye movement sleep and 29 percent in rapid eye movement sleep. Stress and anxiety levels were also dramatically reduced.

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Silent Spring

Sounds of Nature are Fading A study from the University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences (UK) published in the journal Nature Communications suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations. Researchers used annual bird monitoring data collected as part of the Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme and North American Breeding Bird Survey, plus recordings of birds in the wild, to reconstruct the soundscapes of more than 200,000 sites over the last 25 years. Lead author Simon Butler states, “We’re living through a global environmental crisis with ongoing and widespread declines in biodiversity. This means that the quality of our interactions with nature is likely to be declining, reducing its potential benefits, but this has not previously been examined.” Other groups that contribute to natural soundscapes such as insects and amphibians are also declining,

while road traffic and other sources of manmade noise are increasing. Butler explains, “As we collectively become less aware of our natural surroundings, we also start to notice or care less about their deterioration. We hope this study can help heighten awareness of these losses and encourage support for conservation through actions to protect and restore high-quality, natural soundscapes.”

Friendly Flights

Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight Carbon-neutral fuels are crucial for making air and sea transport sustainable. Aldo Steinfeld, professor of renewable energy sources at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, and a team of researchers have been operating a mini solar refinery for two years. He says, “This plant successfully demonstrates the technical feasibility of ... converting sunlight and ambient air into drop-in fuels. The system operates stably under real-world solar conditions and provides a unique platform for further research and development.” The technology is now ready for industrial application. The plant will be used to produce synthetic liquid fuels that release CO2 extracted directly from ambient air during their combustion using solar energy. The process yields syngas, a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, that can be processed into kerosene, methanol or other hydrocarbons.

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How Fair Trade Can Change the World make up only 1 percent of the total market. But the trend is growing: In 2018, sales of fair trade produce in the U.S. rose by 30 percent, with 60 products available. International sales of a major German-based certifier, Fairtrade International, increased almost 10-fold between 2004 and 2016, from $939 million to $8.9 billion. Consider these steps to achieve ethical, sustainable shopping:

Fair trade is an alternative international business model that puts people and the planet first. It is designed to help growers and producers in developing countries achieve sustainable, fair relationships with exporters and consumers in wealthier parts of the globe. It focuses particularly on commodities like coffee, tea, textiles and seafood, and works to ensure sustainable prices, better working conditions and higher environmental standards. According to the Fair World Project, “The fair trade movement shares a vision of a world in which justice and sustainable development are at the heart of trade structures and practices both at home and abroad, so that everyone through their work can maintain a decent and dignified livelihood.” At least five fair trade organizations certify compliance. While the criteria of each varies, certification typically requires companies to allow a third party to audit their business practices and monitor production to ensure standards are met. Fair trade goods can cost slightly or significantly more than conventionally traded purchases, which may explain why ethical and fair trade products 12

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Protect the rights of produce workers. Fair trade bananas, avocados, coconut products and cashews often come from small growers in Africa, Latin America and Asia, where cooperatives ensure them a living wage and better working conditions. These products may cost marginally more, but are readily available at many supermarkets. Protect sustainable tea and coffee farming. On fair trade tea and coffee farms, agrochemicals and genetically modified organisms are strictly prohibited, sustainable farming methods are encouraged and stringent programs for water conservation and proper waste disposal provide environmental stewardship. Protect the oceans with fair trade cotton. Buying clothing made with fair trade cotton means less synthetic apparel, so washing won’t shed microplastics that make their way into the ocean, fish and then our dinner plates. Help build strong communities with fair trade cosmetics. When the shea butter, cocoa butter, sugar and coconut oil used in many skin-care products comes from fair trade producers, a fair price is paid, decent working conditions without child labor are assured and a portion of the money is returned to infrastructure or community projects. Makers of fair trade cosmetics often use vegan ingredients and animal-free testing, as well.

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Michigan’s Healthy Climate Plan

The Michigan Council on Climate Solutions, experts and stakeholders, working under the leadership of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), have proposed recommendations to Governor Gretchen Whitmer that will ensure Michigan’s place in a greener, healthier future. The draft Michigan Healthy Climate Plan helps position the state to be a leader in the clean energy and advanced automotive transition, and builds on progress the state, private industry and numerous local communities are making toward achieving economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050. The draft plan provides a guide for the state in boosting renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric transportation as Michigan grows its clean energy economy; the fastest-growing sector in Michigan. Acting quickly to benefit from federal infrastructure dollars and investment from the private sector will also help position Michigan as a leader in low-carbon ventures. The Ecology Center participated in several working groups that helped develop the core recommendations in the draft plan. “The draft Michigan Healthy Climate Plan provides a solid foundation for state action to address climate change, including strong recommendations for investing in renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure,

and expanding transit,” says Charles Griffith, Climate and Energy Program director for the Ecology Center. The plan includes a goal of 50 percent renewable energy by 2030 and a phase-out of coal by 2035, but should set a goal for 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035 in line with federal goals, and an earlier phase-out of coal, while also supporting the equitable transition off of fossil fuels. Support is encouraged for additional strengthening during the public comment period and listening sessions that EGLE is hosting. Public comment on the plan is open through February 14. EGLE will host a virtual listening session where oral comments will be recorded from 6 to 8 p.m., February 8. Email comments or suggested changes to EGLE at ClimateSolutions@Michigan.gov or attend a listening session at which everyone will be given an opportunity to give feedback verbally at bit. ly/3zYkU9a or 636-651-3142 (conference code 374288). Comments can be made on any item in the draft plan or suggestions can be shared on items not covered. The draft Michigan Healthy Climate Plan can be found on EGLE’s Office of Climate and Energy website.

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The Heart-Mind Connection How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health by Ronica O’Hara

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oes your wife show you her love?” In a study of 10,000 married men, this question turned out to be revelatory. Among men with high levels of anxiety, a whopping 93 percent that answered “No” developed angina-related chest pains within five years—nearly twice the rate of those answering “Yes.” This 1976 Israeli study was one of the first to clearly document how emotions affect the physical heart. Today, the research is so vast and compelling that last year, the American Heart Association issued a statement urging that psychological factors be taken into account in cardiovascular care—which may result in doctors asking patients about depression and anxiety as well as testing for blood pressure and cholesterol levels. “What’s on your mind really does affect your heart,” says leading researcher and cardiologist Michael Miller, M.D., author of Heal Your Heart and director of the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical System. “Our hearts require emotional health in order to maintain cardiovascular health.”

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Two emerging fields are probing the mind-heart connection: neurocardiology, which studies their neurological interplay; and behavioral cardiology, which examines how psychological and social factors lead to heart disease. Increasingly, researchers are documenting that the brain and the heart form an intricate feedback loop that works neurologically, biochemically and electromagnetically to optimize well-being. What hurts one—be it artery-clogging foods or angry outbursts—can hurt the other. What heals one—be it exercising or a good belly laugh—can heal the other. There’s good news in that, says Miller: “You can heal your heart by actively engaging in positive emotions each and every day.”

Unveiling the Heart’s Role In Western medicine, the heart has been downplayed historically as a pump mechanistically taking orders from a bossy brain, but recently, the heart’s role is being reexamined: With 40,000 neurons, it sends more signals to the brain than it receives. As integrative cardiologist Mimi Guarneri, author of The Heart Speaks, puts it, “The heart is a multilayered, complex organ, possessing intelligence, memory and decision-making abilities independent from the mind.” The electromagnetic field it generates is about 100 times stronger than the brain’s magnetic range and can be detected up to three feet away from the body, report researchers at the pioneering HeartMath Institute, in Boulder Creek, California. They found that one person’s brain waves can synchronize to another person’s heart and two hearts can synchronize to each other, which may help explain why people are drawn to or repelled by each other. When the heart’s rhythm pattern becomes erratic and disordered during stress and negative emotions, they report, the neural signals traveling to the brain’s emotional centers also get disrupted, hindering clear thinking and reasoning—which may help explain why we make dubious decisions under stress.

The High Toll of Tough Emotions Although scientists debate whether emotions start in the brain, heart or from physical sensations elsewhere in the body, it’s clear through magnetic imaging technology that it’s the brain’s task to process and regulate emotions via the flow of neurotransmitters through the amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex and other brain regions. Emotions like anger, fear, grief and anxiety set off a cascade of reactions involving the hormone cortisol and proteins called cytokines, creating an inflammatory response that, if

opathy, known as broken heart syndrome, which resembles a heart attack. ANGER. An episode of intense fury—described as “body tense, clenching fists or teeth, ready to burst”—increases by 8.5 times the risk of a heart attack within the next two hours. LONELINESS. Being socially isolated and lonely is linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular death than hypertension and obesity— alarming information since more than 60 percent of Americans report feeling lonely, left out, poorly understood and lacking companionship, according to a 2020 survey.

Being socially isolated and lonely is linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular death than hypertension and obesity. it becomes chronic, can promote the accumulation of plaque in the arteries that can become unstable and rupture, triggering blood clots that lead to strokes and heart attacks. Surveying 25,000 participants in 52 countries, the landmark INTERHEART Study in 2004 concluded that about 30 percent of heart attacks and strokes are due to psychological factors, and ongoing research supports this finding. DEPRESSION. Adults that are depressed are twice as likely to develop heart disease. In one study, moderate to severe depression quadrupled the death rate in heart failure patients. ANXIETY. Researchers have linked chronic anxiety with a 48 percent increased risk of cardiac-related death over 11 years. It has also been shown to be a risk factor for angina, heart attacks and ventricular arrhythmia. SHOCK. A sudden emotional or physical shock, like a death in the family or an earthquake, can trigger stress cardiomy-

Boosting Both Brain and Heart “There’s no damage caused by negative emotions that positive emotions can’t heal,” says Miller. A large body of research has shown that cardiovascular disease risk can be reduced by up to half with optimism, a sense of humor, forgiveness, social support, religious faith, vitality, gratitude, altruistic behavior, emotional flexibility and coping flexibility. People that are optimistic are less likely to be rehospitalized or die from heart disease, Finnish researchers report. “For optimal health, maximize the health of both brain and heart. For example, if you eat well and exercise, but are still stressed out, your heart will suffer. Conversely, if you are not stressed out, but overeat and do not exercise, your brain will suffer,” says Miller. Some heart-and-mind-healthy strategies include: DOING THE BASICS. Exercising a half-hour daily and eating a largely plantbased, Mediterranean-type diet that’s low in saturated fats has been found in numerous February 2022

studies to lower the risk of both cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. Working with health practitioners to get blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation levels under control, perhaps using supplements or medications, is also a key preventive step. GIVING AND GETTING HUGS. Oxytocin, the “love hormone” released from the pituitary gland during touching and hugging, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and regenerates new heart tissue in animal studies. Proactively reaching out to family,

MINDFULLY LETTING GO. As studies with police officers, healthcare workers and firefighters have demonstrated, mindfulness training effectively lowers anxiety and depression, even for those in life-threatening situations. “To be present, ever acutely aware of our thoughts, emotions, feelings and how we are choosing to react is critical,” says cardiologist Cynthia Thaik, author of Your Vibrant Heart and the founder of the Holistic Heart Healing Center, in Los Angeles. “Once we are aware of our reaction, the ability to let go—of judgment, doubt, anger, resentment, fear, all our negative thoughts, emotions and feelings—is crucial to our healing process.” LAUGHING A LOT. Many of us have a chuckle deficit in our lives:

the heart as we inhale in a smooth, comfortable manner to the count of five or six, then breathing out for five or six counts while visualizing that the breath is flowing out of the heart. MEDITATION. People that practice meditation are significantly less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, perhaps because it has been shown to lower heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, oxygen consumption and cortisol levels. Alzheimer’s expert Dharma Singh Khalsa, author of Meditation as Medicine, advocates kirtan kriya, a 12-minute, daily meditation that includes chanting, finger movements and visualization. Research has demonstrated that it slows cognitive decline, eases depression and increases anti-aging telomerase activity at a cellular level by 43 percent in eight weeks. YOGA OR TAI CHI. In studies, yoga has been shown to lower inflammation and metabolic syndrome markers linked to

People that practice meditation are significantly less likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

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The average 5-yearold laughs up to 300 times a day, the average adult only four. To lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, find ways to laugh long and hard—such as watching hilarious films or videos on YouTube or TikTok. Physiologically, the endorphins released by a hearty belly laugh bind to receptors that release nitric oxide, relaxing blood vessels. BREATHWORK. To bring the mind and heart into a healthy, coherent rhythmic pattern, the HeartMath Institute suggests heart-focused breathing, which involves imagining that we are breathing in through

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heart disease and reduce atrial fibrillation episodes. The slow, graceful movements of tai chi reportedly lower blood pressure and strengthen the hearts of people with heart failure. MUSIC. Whether it involves listening, playing an instrument or singing, music has been shown to lower heart rate, reduce inflammation, enable longer exercise periods, ease anxiety after heart surgery and heart attacks, and help stroke victims regain the ability to speak. Choose music of whatever genre inspires joy and sing along for extra benefit, advises Miller. “If your partner is flummoxed by your enthusiasm for yodeling or your neighbor doesn’t exactly approve of your attempts at arias, kindly inform him or her it’s doctor’s orders,” he jokes in Heal Your Heart. Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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ost of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb, a powerful call to action. When we remember its true nature, we can answer its call with our unique signature. Some brave souls like Martin Luther King, Jr. leap into uncharted territory with authentic truths, while others sprinkle their quiet corner of the world with small gestures of kindness. Telling someone how much they mean to us, holding the door for a stranger, asking a cashier how their day is going or welcoming a new neighbor is like handing out a piece of light. Added up at the end of the day or a lifetime, we create a mural of stars against the darkness. The frequency of love not only inspires, but heals. The energy of giving and receiving is literally wired into our neurochemistry, flooding our bloodstream with endorphins that combat systemic inflammation, influence mood, accelerate recovery and raise the pain threshold. We can freely stream waters of genuine kindness, love and affection, but if there is no waiting vessel for love’s outpouring, the potential of its power is diminished and incomplete. Our willingness and that of others to receive activates kindness, awakens what is dormant inside of us and quickens our capacity to thrive. Mother Teresa once said, “We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair and hopelessness is love.” With our willingness to gift one another with our full and authentic presence, all else is possible. Marlaina Donato is an author and visionary composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com. February 2022

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Truly Making Love

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ntimately connecting with a loved one is one of life’s most precious gifts, but it’s easy to lose sight of our innate sensual energy in the maze of the mundane. Through lovemaking, we can harness our life force, and according to abundant research, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, manage pain and improve brain health. A significant correlation also exists between higher ejaculation frequency and a reduced risk for prostate cancer later in life, Boston University researchers report in European Urology. Making love is also good for boosting our natural immunity. College students that engaged in amorous activity once or twice a week—especially with long-term partners—had 30 percent higher levels of the antibody immunoglobulin A in their saliva, concluded research by Wilkes University, in Pennsylvania.

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Aphrodite’s Plate Feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin all contribute to the pleasure response, and sharing luscious food with a lover can be sensuous, as well as endorphin-friendly. Nutritious foods such as almonds, walnuts, asparagus and avocados support reproductive health, and a dessert of dark chocolate and honey-drizzled fruits like berries, figs and cherries can support libido in both women and men. Nixing excessive alcohol and sugar is also a good romantic investment.

Partnership as Sacred Deep relationship is only possible when we are willing to be vulnerable. “Porn is a drug that people unknowingly use to self-medicate and manage uncomfortable thoughts and emotions,” explains Smith. “Many men have no idea what they’re missing because they’ve never had an emotionally intimate relationship without the negative influence of porn. Porn makes sex self-focused, rather than what it’s supposed to be, which is the intimate connection of two people. Porn is selfish, rather than loving, giving and sharing with a partner.” Thompson attests that lovemaking can help us align with the divine, especially “when people have reverence for the power of their erotic life force. When people open their view of what sex is, it can become an act of worship.” Love prompts us to become more ourselves. “When erotic life force is flowing freely, the body is vital and the system is turned on. When channeled properly, this energy is highly creative,” muses Thompson. “It’s the fuel of your vehicle, the charge of your battery, and when you are full on life force, it organically overflows into service.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com. February 2022

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Parents as Role Models

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ike the familiar adage, “Monkey see, monkey do,” children learn habits, attitudes and values by observing and mimicking their parents. This phenomenon, known as modeling, is a double-edged sword. Sometimes parents unintentionally teach their kids by example to smoke, eat too much candy or bully people. On the other hand, with awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good

habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem. “We parent what we know, very often on automatic mode,” says Debra MacDonald, a certified parenting educator at the Center for Parenting Education, in Abington, Pennsylvania. “How many times have you said, ‘I will never say that to my kids,’ and then fast-forward several years, those words are coming out of your mouth. Awareness is your first step.” “Look at how you handle stress or express anger,” MacDonald suggests. “If you slam the table, break something and yell, that’s what you’re teaching your children to do when they’re angry. To teach them constructive ways to express anger—like taking deep breaths or running around the block— you’ve got to employ those tools yourself.” Actions speak louder than words. “To teach your child good values, you have to demonstrate them through your deeds. If you tell your child that they must always be on time for school, but you’re late for work every day, your child hears one thing, but sees another,” MacDonald explains, adding that kids are adept at sniffing out these inconsistencies.

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Saying, “Eat your spinach,” while regularly gobbling ice cream won’t inspire desired results. When MacDonald’s son was young, she realized she wasn’t setting the right example at the dinner table. “Slowly, over time, I began to improve our family’s lifestyle choices, and now that he’s in college, he knows how to cook healthy meals, practice portion control and clean up after himself,” she boasts.

Tackling Childhood Anxiety Through Modeling In his 2021 book, Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD, Yale University Professor Eli Lebowitz offers a scientifically proven parental modeling program called Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Although the goal is to treat a child’s anxiety, parents meet with a therapist and learn tools to modify their parenting approach in two ways: being more supportive and reducing accommodations. On the support side, SPACE parents learn to show a genuine acceptance and understanding of their child’s distress and to communicate their confidence in the child’s ability to tolerate and cope with the anxiety. The support can be as simple as saying, “I get it. This is really hard. You’re upset, but I know you can handle this.” “Supportive statements aren’t always intuitive for parents,” says Lebowitz, director of the program for anxiety disorders at the Yale Child Study Center. “Sometimes they don’t believe that their child is feeling anxiety. They might think that the child is being manipulative or attention-seeking. Or, when parents do believe that their child is anxious, they want to protect, soothe and reassure them, but by doing these things, parents aren’t communicating their belief that the child can handle it, which is critical to helping them overcome the anxiety.” The second change that SPACE parents learn to make is to gradually and systematically reduce all the accommodations they have been making to help their child not feel anxious, such as sleeping beside a child that is afraid of being alone or not inviting company to the house to avoid upsetting a socially anxious kid. “Research indicates that even though parents are trying to help, accommodations that rush to the rescue tend to maintain or worsen anxiety over time,” Lebowitz says. “I worked with parents of a child who had panic attacks at night and would say, ‘My heart is racing. I can’t breathe. I think I’m going to die.’ Feeling overwhelmed and scared, her parents would rush her to the hospital again and again, even after doctors assured them that she was healthy and didn’t need to come in. From the child’s perspective, when your parents rush you to the ER, that confirms that this is literally an emergency. You feel more worried and scared. When the parents were able to take a breath, give her a hug and say, ‘We know this is uncomfortable, but it’s going to pass, and you’re going to be okay,’ she began to learn that she didn’t need to be afraid of anxiety. She could handle it and didn’t need to avoid it.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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f fermented food is a trend, it’s the oldest one on the planet. More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons. “There is huge potential to use high-quality fermented foods to enhance our health and well-being,” says Sandor Katz, a so-called “fermentation revivalist”, in Liberty, Tennessee, and the author of several bestselling books on fermentation, including the newly released Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys: Recipes, Techniques, and Traditions from Around the World. Katz caught the fermentation bug after moving from New York City to rural Tennessee in the 1990s and being faced with the “positive problem” of an overly plentiful garden to preserve. He’s since wandered the globe teaching and learning about fermentation traditions, from Korea’s spicy kimchi to Mexico’s funky pineapple tepache drink. Fermentation is defined as the chemical breakdown of a food by bacteria, yeasts or other microorganisms. An estimated one-third of all foods are fermented, including coffee, cured meats, cheese, condiments and chocolate. Pickles and yogurt are traditionally fermented through lactic acid bacteria, while beer and bread are typically fermented through yeast. Kombucha, an ancient tea drink, is made using a symbiotic culture of yeast and bacteria.

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Pascal Baudar, a Los Angeles writer, instructor and self-proclaimed “culinary alchemist,” turned to fermentation techniques to preserve the precious wild ingredients of the fleeting seasons. His books and workshops cover unusual culinary territory, like fermented and aged vegan cheeses from acorns and “seaweed” made from fermented broadleaf plantain, a common weed, using methods he’s studied and perfected. “I investigate new and lost flavors, and conserve them as gourmet foods through preservation,” he says.

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Fermentation transforms the nutrients in food in several ways, Katz explains. In a process known as predigestion, it breaks macronutrients down into more digestible forms (think proteins turned into amino acids) and renders minerals more bioavailable. Gluten, too, is broken down by fermentation, he says, as are potentially toxic compounds in foods such as cyanide and oxalic acid. The process also releases vitamins B and K and other micronutrients as metabolic byproducts. Fermentation reduces the short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and are prone to absorb water and ferment in the colon, causing gas and bloating. Found in wheat, beans and other foods, they can pose digestive problems for people with irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions, says Tayler Silfverduk, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in celiac disease. “The most profound nutritional benefit of fermentation is the live bacteria itself. You are ingesting a rich biodiversity of beneficial bacteria that can potentially improve immune function,” says Katz, an AIDS survivor who considers fermentation an important part of his healing process.

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ouse of Saka, Inc., the producer of award-winning, alcohol-free, cannabis-infused wines from Napa Valley, has partnered with Carbidex LLC Michigan, a family-owned holding entity with companies active in the cannabis and facilities management industries. Together, they will provide full-service manufacturing, bottling and distribution of the products. Saka Spark Mimosa will launch at Carbidex retail locations like The Botanical Co. this spring in single-serve champagne bottles. The Anderson Economic Group determined that one in five Michigan residents used cannabis in 2020 and they estimate that Michigan’s cannabis industry totaled $3.1 billion in 2020 from retail and non-retail sources such as home cultivation, medical caregivers and illicit sales. Carbidex Founder and CEO Russell Chambers states, “Partnering with companies that exemplify our mission to ‘bring good people together and enhance lives by creating extraordinary cannabis experiences’ is crucial to us. The team at House of Saka embodies our core values and mission. We are honored to bring the extraordinary House of Saka products to the Michigan market.” Saka Co-Founder and CEO Tracey Mason says, “Finding a partner who shares our quality standards and core values was our most important goal. The team and mission of Carbidex was a perfect match. Their incredible knowledge of beverages, manufacturing and the Michigan market made their partnership the best possible fit for our combined goals.” House of Saka, Inc., and Carbidex came together based on a strong set of shared values and beliefs. The core mission of the Carbidex family of companies remains committed to supporting the backbone of the industry—caregivers and small businesses.

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and rescue operations, online groups like PetFinder.com and PoorPawsRescue.com provide links to fostering options locally and nationwide. Visit local shelters to observe both how they treat their animals and how they interact with the fostering volunteers. Staff members can help with finding compatible pets and offer support when a foster situation doesn’t work for whatever reason. Also find out if the organization is involved every step of the way, including providing onsite veterinary care, or whether it relies heavily on the dedication and resources of foster parents.

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rescue organizations look for people willing to provide short-term fostering because they need volunteers to fill in while their “regulars” are away.

be fair to other pets at home. Don’t get caught up in the

needs of a new kitten or puppy so much that the needs of other pets go unnoticed. Forever pets may even help out with newcomers. “In my home, puppies work well, as my dogs mother them and show them the ropes on how to be a good dog,” says Stasia Thompson, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a volunteer with Almost Home Dog Rescue and Poor Paws Rescue.

don’t stress about cost.

Food, litter, toys and even veterinary care is often offered to foster pet parents. In other cases, rescue centers may be struggling for support or getting slammed with natural disasters that create an influx of homeless pets, and foster parents may be asked to help with such items as crates and carriers, food and water bowls, collars, leashes and treats. “Homeowners who purchase items for their fosters can write them off as tax-deductible donations to the rescue organization, which is a great way to put your donation dollars to work,” says

Pet parents know when the animal they love is forever.

Karen Winkler, a volunteer with the Bucks County SPCA and the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia.

don’t stress about placement. Possibly the most-asked

question about fostering a puppy or kitty is, “What if they never find a home for her?” Never fear; shelters and rescue groups are constantly putting out feelers. Foster parents can get in on the action by posting sweet, winsome or funny photos of the animal on social media and extolling its virtues to others when out in public with it. Thompson found new owners for her foster dogs by walking them around town wearing bright yellow “Adopt Me” vests.

it’s okay to fall in love with a foster pet. Many people

hesitate to foster pets because they’re afraid they’ll fall in love with a small ball of fur or a big pair of liquid eyes just begging to be adored. But that’s one of the risks of loving a creature with an open heart. “There is an amazing rush and deep sense of relief when you hear from the person who adopted your foster and you know the people found their true love in your foster,” says Winkler. “They know I helped save them. You can see it in their eyes.”

it’s even fine to adopt a foster. It does happen sometimes;

foster parents discover that the dog or cat that came into their home supposedly for a while happened to fit in perfectly, and no one can imagine living without it. While that’s been called a “foster failure”, it’s anything but. Any time an animal with no home finds one filled with love and caring, even if it’s their so-called temporary foster placement, it’s a success. Pet parents know when the animal they love is forever.

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calendar of events WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 The Year’s Spiral: Heart & Soul Healing Through the Seasons – 5pm. Join Corinna Wood, founder of Southeast Wise Women and Red Moon Herbs, as she guides you through the seasons. This yearlong program is all about you and exploring your inner world. More info: CorinnaWood.com/study.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Intimate Relationships: An FWW Conversation – 12-1pm. Maria Sylvester will share simple yet profoundly effective ideas, tools and strategies to bring your relationship back to life and to nurture your existing intimate relationships. Let’s talk about love. $18. More info: bit.ly/FWW220204IntimateRelationships.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5

x-country skiing weather permitting, crafts, games and nature story time. Plus a blazing fire to keep you warm. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Register: GrassRiver.org.

as we dive into the art of making winter salads, locally. $10. Register: Oryana.coop.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Lantern-Lit Ski & Snowshoe – 6-9pm. Come any time during the 3-hr, self-guided, open-house style ski or snowshoe. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. $5/ person; skis & snowshoes available for $5 rental fee. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Register: GrassRiver.org.

Charlevoix Public Library Presents – 6:30-8pm. Longtime library volunteer, Historical Society lover, and Charlevoix resident Cynthia Postmus believed Charlevoix was one of the best places on the planet. David Miles will prove Cynthia’s sentiment true as he presents Charlevoix Bragging Rights. Charlevoix Public Library, 220 W Clinton St, Charlevoix. CharlevoixLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Group Reiki to Stop Negative Self-Talk – 7-8pm. A group reiki session where Coach Sherry helps you end negative self-talk with a 1-2-3 punch. Meditation and affirmations powered by reiki. Perfect for beginners. $10. More info: Tinyurl.com/yjv57vf2.

Enamel on Copper Jewelry Class– 10am-12pm. With Courtney Fischer. Learn how fire opaque enamel on copper pieces to create 2-sided jewelry pieces to take home. All supplies provided No experience necessary. $100/member, $90/nonmember. Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton St, Charlevoix. CharlevoixCircle.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Get the Most from Your DNA Test – 6-8pm. Explore the popular trend of DNA testing for individuals in an easy to-understand casual presentation. Explore the options and further work necessary to make your testing results even more worthwhile. Discussion and examples of current offerings are key components of this online class. $39. Washtenaw Community College: 734-677-5060 or wccnet.edu/noncredit.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Online: How to Make Fire Cider – 6-7pm. Learn about ways to put common herbs and produce to work for winter wellness with Katie Nehil. $10. Register: Oryana.coop.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Winterfest 2022 – All day. Fun activities for all ages. Free. Village Park, 273 S Benzie Blvd, Beulah. Details: clcba.org/event/winterfest. Winterlochen – 11am. Experience hands-on exploration of all kinds of art, musical performances and much more. Interlochen Center for the Arts, 4000 Hwy 137, Interlochen. 231-276-7200. Interlochen.org. Winterfest – 12-3pm. A fun-filled family event with outdoor and indoor activities, snowshoeing and

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Working with Crystals – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to incorporate crystals in your home, work and personal life. Bring any of your crystals you’d like to the class to work with them or have identified. $20. Higher Self Bookstore, 313 E Front St, Traverse City. Pre-registration required: 231-941-5805 or HigherSelfBookstore.com.

PLAN AHEAD MARCH-MAY Rooted Visionaries – Self-acceptance, chi gong, sexual embodiment. Heal trauma and receive community support. 2 workshops weekly and a monthly session for $222. Mother Bear Sanctuary, 20470 Barton Rd, Pinckney. 734-796-6690. MotherBearSanctuary.com.

Hike at Green Point Dunes – 10am-12pm. Join a Land Conservancy volunteer for a hike. Enjoy the stunning views atop the beloved Green Point Nature Preserve and wind through the forest on a moderately strenuous hike. Terrain will be steep at times. Free. 1198 Green Point Rd, Frankfort. 231-922-1259. Must pre-register: gtrlc.org. Lantern-Lit Ski & Snowshoe – 6-9pm. Come any time during the 3-hr, self-guided, open-house style ski or snowshoe. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. $5/ person; Skis & snowshoes available for $5 rental fee. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Register: GrassRiver.org.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 3 Online: Vegan Indian Cuisine – 6-7pm. Tarah and Satya of Zest Plant-Based Kitchen will share some easy and delicious Indian dishes that you can make to warm up a winter evening. $10. Register: Oryana.coop.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Dogman Challenge – 9am-6pm. A 2-hr winter endurance event. Course consists of a fast and challenging 2-mi loop through rolling and wooded terrain. The rider to complete the most laps in 2 hrs wins. Mt McSauba, Charlevoix. DogmanChallenge.net. Guided Snowshoe Hike – 10am. Executive Director Angie Quinn leads on a tour on wooded, snowy trails to view the sculptures in the Art Park. If there is no snow, it will be a hike. $5/adults, free/children. Michigan Legacy Art Park, Crystal Mountain. More info: MichLegacyArtPark.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Hike on the Overlook Trail at Arcadia Dunes – 10am-12pm. Join volunteer Sally Manke for a winter hike on the overlook trail at Arcadia Dunes. Enjoy the stunning views of Lake Michigan from the overlook platform. Free. 231-922-1259. Must pre-register: gtrlc.org. BREATHE 2-22-22 Global Livestream – 7-9pm. Join live or watch anytime. Using a simple powerful breathing technique, we will all feel God’s divine light in our body at the same time and hold the same prayers for peace within ourselves, loved ones and global community. The time is now. Let us Breathe Powerfully Together. $22. Breathe22222.com. Online: Winter Salads – 6-7pm. Join Chef Loghan

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ongoing events

sundays Men’s Circle: Stories in Council – 6:30pm. 1st Sun. An open group of men who come together in a safe, confidential space to share and gain from each other’s experience and presence. Free. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com.

mondays Cancer Care Support Discovery Call – 6-6:30pm. For those looking to incorporate a holistic, function-

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nights, potlucks, cacao and conversation, etc. Everyone welcome, including families; do not need to practice yoga. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com.

fridays al element of care into their cancer treatment plan by working in conjunction with your oncologists, surgeons, primary care physician and physical medicine practitioners. More info: MIHolisticMed.com.

tuesdays Empowerment Circle – 10:30-11:30am. With Heather Zigler. By bringing new light to an ancient and traditional tool used by indigenous people around the globe. Circles are a place to transform ME to WE as a space where the principle of sharing power with each other exists instead of having power over one another. 1st class free. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231499-8595. HeatherZigler.com.

wednesdays Empowerment Circle – 5:30-6:30pmm. See Tues listing. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. HeatherZigler.com.

Candle Light Hike at Mt. McSauba – Thru Feb 25. 5-8pm. Experience the magic of snowshoeing, hiking or cross-country skiing on candle-lit trails. Set own pace on this self-guided journey. Free; donations accepted. Mt. McSauba, 09223 Mt. McSauba Rd, Charlevoix. 231-547-3253. The Goddess Workout Beginner Belly Dance Rhythms: Maksoum – 6-7pm. Ring in the new year by learning to play the finger cymbals in a beginner belly dance class taught by certified GoddessLife instructor, Amira Hamzar. For absolute beginners of all ages, sizes and shapes. In-person & Zoom. $40/mo, $15/drop-in. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. AmiraHamzarRaks.com.

saturdays Indoor Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr 30. 10am-2pm. Presented by The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Free admission. Mercato, 830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City. TheVillageTC.com/farmers-market.

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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

InterPlay: Dive Deep into Creative Self-Expression – 3-5:30pm. 3rd Sat. An active, creative way to unlock the wisdom of the body. Through simple improvisational forms, it uses movement, sound, storytelling, stillness, and contact to provide a powerful forum for creative expression, self-exploration, connection and play. New Moon Yoga, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City. 231-421-3120. SoulWaysHealing.com.

thursdays Gentle Yoga – Feb 10-Mar 3; Apr 7-28; May 5-26. 10-11am. 4-wk sessions. With Janae Ernst. Incorporates mindful movement, breath work and somatic exploration to reduce stress and cultivate ease. No experience necessary. $50/nonmember, $45/member, $15/drop-in. Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton St, Charlevoix. CharlevoixCircle.org. Weekly Facebook Live with Dr. McSwain – 5:306pm. More info: MIHolisticMed.com. The Goddess Workout Beginner Hula Dance Class – 6:30-7:30pm. For absolute beginners of all ages, sizes and shapes. Learn basic hula moves and combinations. $80/8-wk session, $15/drop-in. First Congregational Church, 8066 W State St, Central Lake. AmiraHamzarRaks.com. Red Tent: Women’s Circle – 7pm. 2nd Thurs. Meet local women, share your journey and grow together. Hosted by Aria, Red Tents are a gentle introduction to women’s sacred circles. Free. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com. Community Night – 7-9pm. 4th Thurs. Each month we will host a different theme for connecting with your fellow Bellaire community members. Movie

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SHARED BLESSINGS FARM

7291 18 Mile Rd, Marion 231-743-2286

We are a family farm focused on healthy soils to produce healthy grass-finished animals rich in minerals and omega-3s and omega-6s with real fat that is good for you. See ad page 29.

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Freshest, cleanest, wildest organic Chaga available in the Upper Peninsula. State certified. Immune-Boosting Superfood. For centuries, people have used chaga mushrooms for medicinal purposes. Packed with antioxidants, its extract may fight cancer, chronic inflammation, improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels. See ad page 24.

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Dry salt therapy, massage, detox, organic facial services, exclusive salt room made from 15,000 pounds of Himalayan pink salt supports overall health and wellness. See ad page 7.

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HEALTHY PET SQUARE DEAL COUNTRY STORE

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

Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you find the best food, treats and products for your pets. See discounts page 27.

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HYDROPONICS & ORGANIC GARDENING PRODUCTS THE GROW STORE

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INNER LISTENING™ WORKSHOPS

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We help people suffering with chronic joint and muscle pain, and peripheral neuropathy to decrease pain, increase quality of life, and maximize their competitive edge. See ad page 23.

Serving Traverse City and the Northern Michigan region since 2009. Specilizing in organics, hydroponics and lighting systems for the indoor grower. A locally owned, service-oriented company. See ad page 25.

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