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his month, we focus on one of our favorite topics—

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food and nutrition—as it is the foundation for all good

health. Food has a special way of bringing families together;

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our family always seems to draw closer when the house is filled with tantalizing smells emanating from the kitchen.

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Cooking and eating is a natural time to slow down, enjoy the

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There are more than 8,000 farmers markets across the

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country offering a festive setting in which to purchase some of the freshest food available anywhere. “The Bounty of Farmers Markets” explains how the markets put more money into local farmers’ pockets, boost the local economy and offer a much smaller

carbon footprint than a grocery store. They also encourage organic purchases, seasonal

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eating and community spirit, boosting personal and family health, A growing number of Americans are moving toward plant-based foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons, but stay for the flavorful foods that they discover along their dietary journey—and the health benefits they reap. Rising to meet market demand, companies are creating innovative methods to promote plant-based products. Read on in “Plant-Based Foods Goes Mainstream.”

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We can move toward eating a more vegan, plant-based diet by taking gradual steps in our own kitchens such as eating vegan one day a week and gradually increasing it, and exploring creative recipes. Check out “Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle, Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate,” along with recipes for Buffalo Cauliflower Bites and One-Pan Skillet Eggplant Parmigiana. Most kids go through food phases and bouts of fussiness during mealtime, but more serious problems can lurk beneath the surface of all-too-common behaviors. Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions are now showing up in young teens and children as young as 5 years old. Learn more in “Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders.”

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Whether you choose to buy food in a store, get it directly from a farmer or grow your own—just remember that every time you choose the local source over the distant one, you are lowering your carbon footprint and “feeding” the economy of the community in which you live. Add your voice for a healthy, love-filled home. As soon as the soil becomes workable, we’ll start planting cold-weather vegetables and herbs; we encourage everyone to grow their own organic food for healthy eating, outdoor exercise, major cost savings and tranquil time in nature. We are looking so forward to spring—muddy boots, dirt under our fingernails and all! Join us in growing toward a brighter and healthier future!

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Contents 16 PLANT-BASED FOODS

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Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

19 JOURNALING TO

ACCESS INNER WISDOM

20 EASING INTO A VEGAN LIFESTYLE

Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

22 THE BOUNTY OF FARMERS MARKETS

Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet

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24 BEYOND PICKY EATING Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders

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Intuitive Healing Massage Therapy for Women

hristine Bridges. owner and practitioner at Universal Energy Healing, is offering Energy Body sessions to release emotional stress that becomes stored within the body’s organs or energy field. “We may use Emotional Freedom tapping or devices to boost the energy healing your body knows how to do. I will work to balance chakras with energy work and tuning forks and look to discover food energy disturbances,” she says. “I work with God and my guides to help receive messages from Spirit to help your body heal. Together we can find emotional, physical, and energy imbalances that need to be moved or energized.” Bridges is a licensed massage therapist who studied at Irene’s Myomassology Institute from 2007 to 2008. “It is one of the best schools around, and I was exposed to many different modalities. I have always had my psychic gifts; during school they were fine tuned. I can get in touch with your physical blockages.” First session is $120, follow-up sessions are $100. Location: 580 Forest Ave., Ste. 3C, Plymouth. For appointments and more information, call 734-934-7271, email ChristineBridges2@comcast.net or visit ChristineBridges2.wixsite.com/website. See ad page 18.

Improve Muscles with Fascial Stretch Therapy

ew Body Therapeutics offers fascial stretch therapy (FST), a system of stretching muscles, joints and predominantly fascia, connective tissue that connects muscle to muscle, muscle to other structures and generally intertwines its way through our whole body (60 minutes for $95/90 minutes for $140). By releasing all soft tissue structures via this science-based flexibility program, amazing results can be achieved to reach optimal muscle and joint function for sports performance or daily function. FST improves mobility of nerves and flexibility of muscles and fascia. Benefits of FST include increased range of motion; muscular balance and symmetry; improved performance; reduced pain; reduced risk of injury; improved posture; improved muscle function; improved circulation; decreased compression and impingement in 8

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the joints; and improved energy. Owner Angela Avigne says, “Fascial stretch therapy is one of our favorite services we offer. FST improves mobility of your nerves and flexibility of your muscles and fascia. Other methods focus on isolated muscle stretching which is often uncomfortable or even painful and results are only temporary. Location: 335 N. Center St., Northville. For appointments and more information, call 248-348-2770 or visit NewBodyTherapy.com.

Eliminate Earaches Safely and Naturally

mcura Immediate Care offers integrative medicine, integrative immediate care, naturopathic medicine and yoga therapy. The ear can tell a lot about our state of health, and the otoscope is the tool to do that. Whether worried about ear wax or ear infections, it can be used as a viewing device when placed into the external auditory canal that is convenient for even infants and bedridden patients to examine the subtle lesions that can not be detected by the naked eye. After recording images of an eardrum, the smart otoscope sends the images to the cloud, where they are saved and then analyzed for a swift diagnosis. With this digital technology, the patient can watch what is taking place inside the ear canal in real time on a video screen. The doctor can explain what they are seeing and why the ear is or is not infected. Supak Sookkasikon, M.D., and Manish N. Kesliker, M.D., founded Emcura Supak Sookkasikon Immediate Care, Michigan’s only integrative urgent care, with the belief that a more natural approach creates an exceptional patient experience. Location: 20490 Haggerty Rd., Northville (more locations in Bloomfield, West Bloomfield and Bloomfield Township). For appointments and more information, call 734-956-6336 or visit Emcura.com.

Fresh Imaginative Vegetarian Cuisine at Seva Restaurant

eva Detroit has maintained its status as one of the city’s most popular, full-service, vegetarian/vegan go-to spots in Detroit due to the fusion of outstanding customer service and excellent vegetarian food. They provide fresh juices, espresso and a full bar. Dine-in, walk-in carryout or curbside pickup are available. The space overlooks an outdoor patio; the bar has brick walls, a vaulted wooden ceiling and a hand-built birch bar. Seva’s popular homemade dessert menu rotates throughout the year, often with new creations as well as returning popular seasonal favorites such as vegan ice creams, pumpkin spice

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Better Water for Better Health

he Water Station provides contactless delivery and curbside of ionized alkaline drinking water in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Founder Keefa Weatherspoon says, “Our ionized water is available in disposable plastic, refillable, bisphenol (BPA)-free polycarbonate plastic bottles that leave no plastic taste or odor, and glass, which carries out the highest recommendation for water storage. We bottle within 24 hours of delivery in order to ensure that you receive only the freshest quality of water. Stock up your water supply and don’t miss another day without pH-balanced drinking water. Keep an extra five-gallon container on hand for unexpected events.” Ionized alkaline mineral water is said to promote wellness and better hydration. Weatherspoon states, “In 1977, I was diagnosed with the beginning stages of cancer. During that 34-year journey, I found out how important water is.” Drinking ionized alkaline water acts as an antioxidant. It removes daily accumulated acidic waste products which can lead to more serious health conditions such as blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. It is proven that alkaline water reverses acidic levels in the body and replenishes energy levels that have been depleted. Location: 18710 Woodward Ave., Detroit. For orders and more information, call 313919-0102 or visit The DetroitWaterStation.com.

All Foods Can Fit in Healthy Lifestyle

egistered Dietitian Nutritionist Hannah Byrne, MS, LDN, owner of Hannah Byrne Nutrition, completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics with a specialization in Health Promotion at Michigan State University and a Master of Science degree in Dietetics from D’Youville College. She is accepting new clients now, and her specialties are weight management, diabetes, heart, vegetarian and renal issues. Byrne says, “My goal is to help my clients achieve their health

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news briefs and wellness goals while also helping them realize that eating healthy is not only optimal for living their best life, but also can be really simple and fun. There is no need to have a ‘cheat day’ when you are not restricting yourself the rest of the week. When you restrict yourself, you’re more likely to overeat on your cheat day.” During an initial, onehour consultation, Byrne Hannah Byrne will review the client’s health history with a full nutrition assessment to explore their relationship with food, food preferences, and answer any questions. For appointments and more info, call 313-505-4913, email Hannah@ HannahByrneNutrition.com or visit HannahByrneNutrition.com.

March is Agriculture Month

he Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) is searching for a deserving company that demonstrates success in export growth to be the recipient of the 2022 Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year award. Companies of all sizes may apply. Eligibility is limited to Michigan food, agriculture, and forest products producers, manufacturers or shippers aggressively pursuing international markets and increasing export sales. Products must be over 50 percent grown, processed or manufactured in Michigan. MDARD honors and celebrates Michigan’s farmers, the diversity of products grown and processed in our state and the partnerships that keep our food and agriculture industry thriving. It is comprised of six divisions that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public’s food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $104.7 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living; and feeds consumers and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Apr. 15. For more information, and an application, call Nate Engle at 517-388-5708 or visit Michigan. gov/agexport. 10

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Aquatic Therapy Provides Unique Benefits

UR Recovery Physical & Aquatic Therapy offers a standalone land therapy program or a combined aquatic and land therapy program, depending on individual needs. Aquatic Therapy offers many advantages and benefits to individuals recovering from all phases of injury or illness. The scope of patient diagnoses treated in the pool encompasses post-surgical, non-surgical, orthopedic, rheumatologic and neurological issues to chronic pain. It is the therapeutic properties of the water, combined with the skill and specialized training of aquatic therapists, that help improve mobility and function. Participants do not need to be a swimmer to benefit from water therapy. Techniques include therapeutic exercise, functional activities, moist heat/cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, massage and manual therapy techniques such as MFR, joint mobs, stretching, Graston, manual resistance exercises and more. One of the biggest advantages of aqua therapy is that it allows the ability to enjoy the benefits of exercise without the usual associated discomfort caused by excessive stress and inflammation on the joints. They accept BCBS, worker’s compensation, auto insurance and slip/ fall insurance. Location: 9201 W. Warren Ave., Detroit. For appointments and more information, call 313-551-3316, email Info@4urrecovery.com or visit 4urrecovery.com.

Whole-Body Cryotherapy is Safe and Effective

lement Float Spa & Cryotherapy is offering the ultimate recovery experience to help people escape everyday stress with superior float therapy, localized cryotherapy, cryotherapy facials, NormaTec compression and Theragun. Full-body cryotherapy, in which the body is fully submersed in super-cooled, breathable air is safe and efficient and is only $60 per session (discounted packages are available for multi-session buys). Whole body therapy is experiencing a spike in popularity due to its use by professional athletes and celebrities such as Justin Timberlake and LeBron James. The cold helps with inflammation and reduces pain or other symptoms the same way as using ice eases swelling. Cryotherapy can help with

muscle pain, as well as some joint and muscle disorders such as arthritis. It may also promote faster healing of athletic injuries. Doctors have long recommended using ice packs on injured and painful muscles. Owner Andrew Kruczynski states, “We use natural elements to assist the body and mind in being as healthy as possible. Come visit our delicately crafted facility and experience the best-quality cryotherapy or float therapy on the market.” Location 36423 Warren Rd., Westland. For appointments and more information, call 734-351-5128, email ElementFloatSpa@gmail.com or visit ElementFloatSpa.com.

LaVida Massage for the Whole Family

aVida Massage of Plymouth offers everyone affordable access to finding their balance with a new client special offer: a 60-minute custom massage session for $69.95. Sessions include time for dressing and consultation. Franchisee owner and manager Mark Davis says, “Don’t settle for a cookie-cutter massage, where you are rushed out the door! Experience the difference at LaVida Massage ,where our team will work with you to find a service that suits your needs and specific concerns. Whether it be tension and pain relief, or just the need for a stress-free hour, we have what you are looking for.” Licensed massage therapists and estheticians strive to make every visit remarkable and unique. Custom massage therapy incorporates a variety of techniques to ensure the best individualized treatment for each guest. Using different combinations of massage, a therapist will explore which modality and what areas of focus will be the most beneficial for health and wellness. Customizing a massage session allows patrons to discover their favorite modality and personalize the service to fit their specific needs. Location: 15175 Sheldon Rd., Plymouth. For appointments and more info, call 734-207-1400 or visit LavidaMassagePlymouthMI.com.

Free Ride on the Road to Recovery

he Recovery Project is offering one week of free, unlimited access to their virtual wellness program, which includes live classes offered five days a week and an on-demand library of pre-recorded classes available on a smartphone or tablet. Each class is created by a highly experienced team of therapists based on the latest research for ways to optimize health and function, including improving strength, balance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and arm and hand function. Their therapists and trainers can lead group exercise classes. The Recovery Project is dedicated to maximizing patient

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The Traffic Jam and Snug Grows Herbs on the Roof

he Traffic Jam and Snug has been known for their in-house bakery, microbrewery, dairy, intimate multi-level dining rooms and eclectic menu since 1965. They only use the best, freshest ingredients in their cheese and ice cream, bread and desserts, and make everything in-house. Since 1992, the Traffic Jam has been brewing an ever-changing selection of handcrafted beers such as the Grand Theft Pilsner and the Java Porter. Patrons can try

them all with eight-ounce sampler glasses. In 2010, they established an urban garden on the rooftop. Even in the middle of winter, the rooftop greenhouse produces herbs that are dried and preserved to serve fresh hot tea. The original focus of salad greens, corn, edible flowers and mushrooms has shifted to accommodate the increasing demand for tea, and they now offer 10 unique blends, including some which are completely herbal and others mixed with green and black teas. Throughout the year, they feature many rooftop-inspired artisan goods and are producing their first lemons, limes and goji berries. Location: 511 W. Canfield St., Detroit. For more information, call 313-831-9470 or visit TrafficJamDetroit.com.

Vegan Soul Food On the Avenue of Fashion

rap Vegan, a new, Black-owned, 100 percent plant-based, vegan, fast/casual restaurant at the Avenue of Fashion, offers burgers, salads, fresh-squeezed strawberry lemonade and a variety of fresh fruit smoothies like the Incredible Hulk (with banana, pineapple, mango, spinach and kale), plus raw juice and organic tea from Tractor Beverage Co. They also have vegan desserts such as oatmeal raisin cookies and banana pudding. Owner

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Jasmine Raiford says, “The goal here is to offer plantbased food that is healthy, but also delicious, with some less-healthy options as well, like fries and tater tots.” Produce is locally sourced and the restaurant is focused on carryout. While searching for a location, Raiford sought a location that was easily accessible to the local Black community, hoping to bring healthy options to an area where people would benefit most. She discovered Livernois Avenue in the neighborhood of Green Acres, where Black-owned businesses have long thrived. Trap Vegan has been welcomed in the neighborhood, an area where there aren’t many vegan restaurants, and they sold out of everything on their first day. Location: 20198 Livernois Ave., Detroit. For orders and more information, call 313-340-2988 or visit TrapVegan.com.

National MS Awareness Month

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Fatigue that hampers daily activities is a major symptom of heart failure, the leading cause of U.S. hospitalization for people over 65. To explore inexpensive and accessible herbal treatments, researchers at the Aja University of Medical Sciences, in Tehran, Iran, divided 120 heart-failure patients into three groups: one received aromatherapy, breathing in lavender essence every day; another took 530 milligram capsules of valerian root extract daily; and the third group had conventional medical therapy with no herbal supplementation. After 15 days, fatigue was significantly reduced in both herbal groups, while individuals receiving only conventional care did not experience a noticeable relief in fatigue.

Depression relief may be as close as the vinegar bottle on the kitchen shelf, according to a new study from Arizona State University involving 25 healthy college students divided into two groups. Fourteen drank two tablespoons of Bragg’s apple cider vinegar diluted in one cup of water twice daily with meals, while 11 students consumed a vinegar tablet that contained 1/100 as much vinegar twice daily. After four weeks, using psychological tests and urine samples, the researchers found a 20 to 34 percent reduction in self-reported depression scores from the test group compared to slight increases in depression in the control group. Several metabolic alterations were found consistent with improved mood, including enzymatic dysfunction in the hexosamine pathway, as well as significant increases in glycine, serine and threonine metabolism. “With over 40 percent of college students self-reporting moderate-to-severe depression—a 77 percent increase over the past decade—simple and safe strategies that effectively reduce depression in this population are urgently needed,” the authors write.

Drink Coffee and Tea to Reduce Dementia and Stroke Risk There’s good news for coffee and tea drinkers in recent research: consuming two to three cups a day of each beverage has been found to significantly lower the risk of stroke by 32 percent and of dementia by 28 percent compared to abstainers. Researchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, analyzed a databank of 365,682 UK residents between 50 and 74 years of age that reported their coffee and tea consumption over 11 years and found that drinking both beverages in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively. Also, drinking three to six cups of coffee alone or in combination with tea was associated with a lower risk of post-stroke dementia. “Coffee and tea are distinct beverages with both overlapping and different contents. One potential mechanism may be related to the combined protective role of the different antioxidants and other biological contents in these two beverages,” the study concluded. 14

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE) As part of a process begun in 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency. Bioengineered food is defined as containing detectable genetic material modified by in vitro recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid techniques that could not have been modified through conventional breeding or found in nature. Crops include alfalfa, apples, canola, corn, cotton, eggplant, papaya, pineapple, potato, salmon, soybean, squash and sugar beets, and will be updated annually. The rule also applies to food products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Food labels must disclose that the food is bioengineered or contains a bioengineered food ingredient. Exemptions include small food manufacturers with annual sales of less than $2.5 million; food served in restaurants, delicatessens, food trucks, trains and airplanes; and products that contain an unavoidable or accidental presence of a bioengineered substance of up to 5 percent per each ingredient in the final product. Activist groups agree that extensive consumer education is required to avoid confusion.

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People of Faith Find Deep Connection to the Environment Most of the world’s organized religious sects contain a doctrine or reference to preserving the environment. Abrahamic religions view humans as stewards that have a unique responsibility to care for the planet. Other faiths like Buddhism, Hinduism and many Indigenous traditions believe that while people need to take care of the planet, they are just one part of the larger ecosystem. The creation stories in Genesis call upon humans to be caretakers of creation and tenders of the garden. Nona Siegel grew up in Montana, where she became aware of several mining projects. She notes that one of Judaism’s core beliefs is that the land belongs to the divine, and cites the Jewish ideal of tikkun olam, which means healing the world. Tempe, Arizona, Community Christian Church pastor Doug Bland, wearing a cardboard box painted brown, invites people to confess their ecological sins in a ritual he calls “ecofessionals”. Some participants say they fly too much on airplanes. Others say they don’t appreciate the environment enough. He is the executive director for Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, an organization that works to bring a spiritual response to the climate crisis with about 100 congregations of churches, mosques and synagogues. It’s one of 40 chapters nationwide calling for faith leaders and communities to get involved.

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Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations by Carrie Jackson

Whether vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian, almost 40 percent of Americans are shifting to a plant-based diet.

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lant-based eating has seen an explosion in the past few years as consumers become increasingly aware of how their food choices impact their health and the environment and align with their ethics. According to market research firm SPINS, plant-based eating is now a $7 billion market in the U.S., with $1.4 billion represented by plant-based meat. Consumers can now expect to see veggie burgers at the ballpark, vegan dairy at the cafe, tuna substitutes in every grocery store and a plant-based entrée at Michelin-starred restaurants. Whether vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian, almost 40 percent of Americans are shifting to a plant-based diet, according to a 2018 Nielsen report. While a plant-based diet supplies essential nutrients and reduces the risk for some cancers, consumers now rank the health of the planet as their number one concern, overtaking personal health, which has been the top priority in recent years, according to market researcher Innova Market Insights. Such an eating regimen can lead to a more sustainable use of resources, combat climate change and help preserve biodiversity. According to a University of Illinois study published in the journal Nature Food, animal agriculture is responsible for 57 percent of global greenhouse

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gas emissions from food production, which accounts for 35 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

Plant-Based Companies Align with Values Elysabeth Alfano, the founder of Plant Powered Consulting, sees a plant-based diet becoming a lifestyle as consumers demand a broader range of options. “It’s becoming increasingly normal to find plant-based foods and meat alternatives in every grocery store. Oat yogurt, seafood alternatives and vegan honey are now mainstream. People are seeing how inefficient and harmful meat production is and are making the connection between saving the environment and their lifestyle choices,” she says. Alfano is also the co-founder and CEO of VegTech Invest, an investment management firm that is the first global exchange-traded fund of plant-based companies; it launched January 4 on the New York Stock Exchange, comprising 37 publicly traded companies actively innovating with plants and plant-derived ingredients, and producing products that are animal-free. “We believe that today’s investors want a more resource-efficient, climate-friendly and cruelty-free food and materials supply system, and want to invest their dollars in the same,” says Alfano.

Dairy and Seafood Alternatives Abound In the grocery store, it’s never been easier to shop for plant-based options. Companies are getting creative and optimizing products that stand on their own merits, instead of just mimicking meat, fish and dairy. With alternatives such as oat, almond and even potato milk touting sustainable credentials, as well as a creamy texture, plant-based dairy is having a surge. Sales in the plant-based seafood sector grew 23 percent from 2019 to 2020 according to market data from The Good Food Institute. Nestlé recently launched Vuna, a vegan tuna alternative made of pea protein, wheat gluten, rapeseed oil, salt and a flavor blend, and other companies are jumping on board as consumers are becoming more aware of the seafood industry’s environ-

mental problems, particularly overfishing. While a handful are specializing in proteins derived from fermentation and others are developing lab-grown seafood, most are focusing on plant-based products. Due to their fibrous consistency, jackfruit and yam root are ideal fish alternatives for fillets and sticks. Vegan fish stock, as well as plant-based scampi and king prawns, can be found in vegan grocery stores and such online shops as ShopVejii.com and GTFOItsVegan.com.

Mushrooms Become a PlantBased Superfood Mushrooms are having a heyday due to their versatility, and companies are harnessing them as a source of fiber, protein and antioxidants. Meati.com is a Boulder-based startup that uses mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, to create a whole-cut product that offers the protein of animal meat with the nutrients of fungi. “We believe that systemic change can start with people replacing animal meat even

a couple of times a week. Eating Meati chicken or steak shouldn’t feel like a huge departure from animal products, and the nutrition offered is superior to any food out there,” says Christina Ra, vice president of marketing and communications. “People can enjoy eating Meati and feel great about how they’re nourishing their bodies.” With $50 million in recent venture capital funding, the company is building an 80,000-square-foot production facility and plans to start selling its substitute chicken and beef in national markets later this year. Meati has drawn on ancient, natural processes to grow clean, sustainable sources of nutrition. “Mycelium is an infinite, self-replenishing food source. Made from a closed-loop system, Meati uses less than 1 percent of the water and land needed for animal meat production,” says Ra. The company grows and harvests the mycelium indoors in stainless steel fermentation tanks using only water, sugar and nutrients. Unlike the animal agriculture industry, no antibiotics, growth hormones or pesticides are used. March 2022

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For people that aren’t ready to experiment with plant-based cooking themselves, vegan and vegetarian meal-delivery services are popping up. One such program is Plantable.com, founded by Nadja Pinnavaia and designed to give clients the tools to transition into a plant-based lifestyle. Customers sign up online for either a seven- or 28-day program that includes daily shipped meals, one-on-one counseling through phone calls and texts, and lifestyle recommendations to form new habits. “Our goal is to make plantbased eating so tasty and effortless that it becomes a way of life,” Pinnavaia explains. She says the idea behind Plantable, which is based in New York, but will ship anywhere in the country, is to make plant-based eating less of a barrier for people. “Most of our clients are either looking to kickstart a new lifestyle and don’t know how to begin, or they are busy and want the ease of prepared meals made from scratch with real, clean ingredients. Our menu is a whole-food, plant-based way of eating that is filled with fiber and packed with nutrients. We focus on legumes, tofu and nuts as sources of protein,” she says. Pinnavaia, who holds a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry, became interested in food and nutrition after having too many family members diagnosed with cancers. Since launching Plantable in 2016, she has observed more clients coming in on their doctor’s recommendation. “We’re seeing a shift towards more consumer-driven health care, where doctors are understanding that meal planning and nutrition are critical to overall health. The community in general is also taking more ownership of their own health and gaining more knowledge of the benefits of a plant-based diet,” she says.

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For people dining out, there is no shortage of plant-based options, and that goes beyond a salad and fries. Eleven Madison Park, in New York City, is the first vegan restaurant to receive a Michelin star. Even fast-food chains are getting on board, with McDonald’s introducing the McPlant burger and KFC debuting a Beyond Chicken made of soy and wheat.

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Joe Hehl, the founder of Dragged Through the Garden, a Chicago-based company that consults with restaurants and breweries looking to expand vegan options, has seen an uptick in interest. “Adding a plant-based option or two on the menu can absolutely set some new eyes on a restaurant’s operation. Now this place will show up in searches for ‘restaurants with vegan options’ and appeal to an audience who potentially wouldn’t have eaten there otherwise. Plus, it’s not super-costly on the bottom line,” he explains. He adds that the availability of meat substitutes on a menu, such as an Impossible Burger, makes it easy for people trying to cut down on their meat intake. “Mainstream substitutes are a little more accessible than something like a bowl of quinoa to someone who is not vegan. This new era of plantbased burgers offers an alternative for those who want to wind down their meat intake, but are unsure how to start,” he says. Hehl also offers clients recipes and guides for recreating vegan versions of traditional fast food and kitsch menus. Past recipes have included a Vegan Philly Cheesesteak and the Vegan Chorizo Sloppy Joe, for which he offers step-by-step instructions and encourages followers to have fun and experiment with ingredients such as oat milk. “I grew up in a very meat-and-potatoes household and had no knowledge of cooking whatsoever. As I learned about some of the benefits of a plant-based diet, I decided to embrace it as a challenge to myself,” he says. “My favorite plant-based ingredients to use are garlic powder and smoked paprika! Some people are eating plant-based ingredients without even realizing it.” Consumers have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices continue to go mainstream. Companies are meeting the demand with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet, healthier for the body and allow people to align their values with their purchases. As the interest increases, new innovations are likely to explode on the scene and the plant-based followers are ready. Carrie Jackson is an Evanston, IL-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom

GET INTO THE BRAIN OF THE OLDER, WISER YOU. Imagine the version of you six months from now that has gotten through the muck you’re currently in. What deep wisdom and advice does it carry?

by Nadine Kenney Johnstone

START WITH A LOVING GREETING. Address your present self compassionately, the way you would to a child or dear friend. “Hi darling. It’s a brand-new day, sweetheart.” ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR HARDSHIPS WITHOUT JUDGEMENT. What is your wiser self observing from the outside? Let it state what it notices. “I can see that you’re hurting. You’ve been through it, haven’t you?” LET THE PAST BE PROOF OF YOUR EMOTIONAL ENDURANCE. Be an investigator and dig up examples of how you’ve coped with previous hardships. Remember that time you thought you couldn’t deal, but you did? STATE WHAT THE WISER-YOU KNOWS. What does this perspective offer to the situation? Be the scribe as you channel wiser-you’s messages. Try this prompt: “Your heart knows that ...” REQUEST THE NEXT RIGHT STEP. Ask your wiser self, “What do I need in order to heal from this?” Listen for the answer. It might take the form of advice, a mantra or a simple step: Rest. Pause. Stay. Hug.

n a summer afternoon in 2015, I sat in my favorite coffee shop waiting on life-changing news. With each minute, my anxiety mounted, so I turned to the only thing that calms me in a stressful situation—my journal. As my pen scrawled across the page, I instinctively wrote a letter from my future self to my present self. I just needed someone to reassure me. And that “someone,” apparently, was me. I’ve been writing these inner-wisdom letters ever since, and it has been one of the most helpful practices in managing my anxiety. Women that have attended my retreats say it is the most impactful thing we do. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, grab a pen and follow these simple steps.

CREATE A SIMPLE CEREMONY. Sitting down with your favorite mug or journal makes this exercise feel sacred. Write in the light of dawn or by the glow of a candle, whatever brings you joy. SET A TIMER SO YOU DON’T OVERTHINK IT. Perfectionism is the enemy of creativity. For 10 minutes, tell yourself to just write whatever comes, no matter how imperfect.

LIST WHAT YOU CAN LET GO OF. Dump your obsessive thoughts onto the page, as well as anything you can’t control. While you think you can control other people’s reactions, you can’t. CLOSE WITH LOVE AND SUPPORT. “I love you and I’m here for you in your heart.” READ WHAT YOU WROTE. Be amazed by the wisdom that came simply because you tapped in and asked. Bring your hands to your heart and say thank you. Nadine Kenney Johnstone is the host of the podcast Heart of the Story, a writing, meditation and yoga nidra instructor, and a workshop and retreat leader. March 2022

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Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle CLEVER MEAT SUBSTITUTES THAT PLEASE THE PALATE by Sheila Julson

oday’s wide availability of vegan meat substitutes in the grocer’s freezer helps break the ice for people that want to experiment with plant-based foods. The taste, convenience and quality of these products has improved greatly over the past decade, but like many convenience foods, some packaged faux meat products can be high in sodium or fillers. While packaged, meat-alternative products are ideal for a tasty occasional treat, there’s a whole world of options beyond the freezer aisle for those that want to expand their vegan palates. Arielle and Brandon Hawthorne, co-owners of Twisted Plants, a popular, plant-based restaurant in the Milwaukee area, make their vegan food approachable by creating plant-based foods that mimic everyday, non-plant-based options. “I think that motivates people to try it because they feel they can still have the same flavor and taste they’re used to, but in a healthier version,” Arielle says. They use items like jackfruit, a species of tree in the fig family, which takes on the taste and consistency of pulled pork when shredded and marinated in sauces or spices. Going plant-based does not mean going without. Del Sroufe, a vegan chef based in Columbus, Ohio, culinary specialist at the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies and author of the Forks Over Knives companion cookbook, recommends that people craft satisfying, plant-based entrées at home by starting with recipes they like, and then looking for plant-based versions of those. “If you like pizza, you can still have pizza. If you like Italian cuisine, there are plenty of Italian recipes,” he says.

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Priyanka Naik, a self-taught Indian vegan chef, Food Network champion and author of the new vegan cookbook The Modern Tiffin, advises to gradually start a plant-based diet with one meat-free day per week and then increase. She adds that when eating out, opt for vegetarian or vegan options to be sure a plant-based lifestyle is sustainable outside of the home kitchen.

Substitutes at Home The concept of protein at the center of every dinner plate has been ingrained in American culture. Dismantling that perspective opens up a whole new world and encourages thinking about vegetarian and vegan food in a new light, Naik says. Sroufe adds that we often believe we won’t get enough protein from plant-based foods. “There’s been a lot of science to refute that. The World Health Organization has identified people that exist healthfully on less than 6 percent protein in their diets.” Fruits, vegetables and grains are often more economical than packaged convenience foods, especially when purchased from local farmers markets. Pasta, rice and beans, which can be purchased in bulk, are budget-friendly. Naik cooks with the objective of putting vegetables at the forefront, using her Indian ancestry and

Fruits, vegetables and grains are often more economical than packaged convenience foods, especially when purchased from local farmers markets. global influences to make veggies the star of the show. Cauliflower and eggplant can be prepared in “steak” form as a main course or stand in as healthier versions of pub-food appetizers like buffalo chicken wings. For those craving meatier flavors, chickpea flour becomes crumbly when water is added, effecting a good substitute for ground beef. Adding chipotle, cumin and other seasonings emulates taco meat. “Chickpea flour is high in protein and is used in a lot of Indian cuisine,” Naik says. “You can buy the flour or grind dry chickpeas to make the flour.” Jackfruit adapts easily to myriad recipe styles. Sroufe notes it can be used in dumplings and tacos. Hawthorne also uses it to make vegan ribs and in beef-style stews. Don’t toss that banana peel—Naik says using clean, organic banana peels after the flesh has been removed is a zero-waste approach to plant-based eating. Cooks can shred the peel with a fork and sauté it with soy sauce and other spices to mimic pulled meat.

Tofu gets a bad rap, Sroufe says, noting that many people worldwide eat soy products without experiencing digestive issues. He often uses tofu for a number of presentations. “Silken tofu can be used to make pudding. Crumbled tofu can be substituted for ricotta in lasagna, or you can marinate tofu to make bacon for sandwiches. It’s a good, filling food.” Sroufe also uses millet as a base for meatloaf, meatballs and sloppy joes. Several mushroom varieties have meaty textures, and when battered and fried, they emulate fried chicken. Hawthorne also uses mushrooms as a meat replacement in Philly cheese steak sandwiches. Seitan, made with a vital wheat gluten base, can be used for meatballs. By experimenting with an array of vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors, even the choosiest omnivores won’t miss the meat. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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THE BOUNTY OF FARMERS MARKETS

Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet by Sandra Yeyati

hroughout the nation, an estimated 8,000 farmers markets offer some of the freshest food available anywhere. Often open on weekend mornings or select weeknights, these nutritional meccas allow local farmers to sell their fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat and dairy directly to consumers, thereby providing an attractive business channel for them. “If you buy direct from a farmer, 97 cents of every dollar goes home with the farmer, whereas if you buy from a traditional grocery store, only 17 cents makes its way back to that farmer,” says Janie Maxwell, executive director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association. Dollars spent at farmers markets boost local economies. “When farmers make money, they buy seeds at their local co-op or purchase tools from a nearby hardware store, which infuses economic capital into rural communities,” says Katie Myhre,

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decide not to go through the costly United States Department of Agriculture organic certification process, their farming practices are often just as clean or even more so, and at a farmers market, consumers are able to look the farmer in the eye and learn about their growing methods.” Maxwell appreciates the opportunity to make an educated choice. “As a consumer, you have to decide what is your highest value. For me, the most compelling reason to shop at a farmers market is the peak, in-season, quality of the food, the incredible taste and nutrition that you get because it was freshly harvested and didn’t have to be transported over long distances. The number of people that touch your food is significantly lower at a farmers market, so there’s less opportunity for it to be mishandled or cross-contaminated. It carries the name of the producer on it. This is their life’s work, and their reputation is on that label. I sense that there’s a real desire to ensure great quality and safety.” Regularly buying fresh food from a farmers market allows families to get into the habit of eating in season. “Cooking seasonally allows you the opportunity to capture the incredible flavor profiles of what’s fresh. It has just been picked and tastes incredible—very different from the flavors you get from grocery store products that were pro-

duced someplace else, maybe even weeks or months ago,” Maxwell explains. Myhre concurs: “If we can build our habits, cooking preferences and skills around those seasonal rhythms, that’s a really beautiful benefit. It’s awesome for me to know that these herbs were harvested yesterday. There’s also a wide diversity of products. You’re not going to see 12 varieties of squash at your big-box grocery store. I’m always surprised by what I see, and it’s a really fun experience as somebody who loves food. Taking home really great-tasting products that were produced with so much care is a central benefit.” For many, the farmers market is a community gathering. In addition to local growers, they often include cottage food vendors offering homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, sauces, preserved and pickled items and other delicious foods, as well as arts and crafts vendors and musical entertainment. “The wonderful thing about the farmers market is that it leads with joy,” Myhre says. “It’s fun. You don’t invite friends to the grocery store, but you might meet your friends for coffee at the farmers market.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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Beyond Picky Eating

Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders by Marlaina Donato

nutritional counselor in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and author of Nutrition Counseling in the Treatment of Eating Disorders and co-author of The Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders. Consequences of childhood eating disorders can include permanently stunted growth, impaired immunity, hypoglycemia and delayed puberty, but healing from an eating disorder can occur with early detection, quality care and proactive efforts by the family. Current research has broadened the medical definition, allowing earlier diagnosis and prevention, reports the New York Citybased National Eating Disorders Association.

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ost kids go through food phases and bouts of fussiness during mealtime, but more serious problems can lurk beneath the surface of such all-too-common behaviors. Eating disorders are often associated with teen and adult females, but children of any gender under 12 can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids. “Eating disorders used to be primarily a college-aged issue; now eating disorders show up in young teens and even children as young as 5 years old,” says Marcia Herrin, a dietitian and

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While eating disorders are fueled by many factors, each child is an individual, and so any child’s struggles around food will be particular to them. Herrin, the founder of the Dartmouth College Eating Disorders Prevention, Education and Treatment program, says, “It is important for parents to know that the main risk factor for developing an eating disorder is genetic. This means some children are genetically at risk and others are not.” The fires of predisposition can be fueled by “body dissatisfaction, dieting and involvement in activities that favor thinness, such as dance, gymnastics and running,” says Herrin, adding that the disorder defies stereotypes. “Because a child is male or has always been on the heavier side doesn’t mean that child is immune from developing an eating disorder.” Being repelled by foods with certain colors, tastes, textures or smells and having phobias around vomiting or choking are often catalysts to disorders. “Extreme picky eating that leads to restricting food intake is now considered an eating disorder in its own right, called avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID),”

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says Herrin. “The main difference between the child restricting food intake because of anorexia nervosa and the child with ARFID is that those with ARFID don’t care about weight or have body image issues.” For Cassandra Lenza, an eating disorder therapist and the owner of Healing on Hudson, in Hoboken, New Jersey, the lasting imprints of a pervasive “diet culture” cannot be ignored. “The main and persistent risk factor for the development of eating disorders is early dieting,” she says. “Children under 12 who are dieting or exposed to dieting in their environment are more susceptible to the development of eating disorders than children who are not.” It is imperative, she says, that parents model healthy eating and provide a child with the tools for success.

A Whole-Child Approach Cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness training and yoga have been shown in studies to help both children and adults to process critical emotions, thoughts and eating patterns. Lenza attests to the effectiveness of holistic, multidisciplined care for reversing the common effects of eating disorders like exhaustion and gastrointestinal, hormonal or cognitive impairment. “We recommend a three-pronged treatment approach for all children which includes working with a therapist who treats eating disorder behavior, a registered dietitian who can help nutritionally and a pediatrician who can monitor the child medically,” she says. Habits and bonds within the family unit go a long way toward prevention. “Having a family dinner most days of the week substantially reduces the risk of a child developing an eating disorder,” says Herrin. For recovery, she advises, “The most effective treatment for children up to age 19 is family-based treatment (FBT). In FBT, clinicians show parents how to help their child eat enough to restore health. The type of eating that is most effective is good old-fashioned meals with plenty of calories from carbs, fat and protein.” With observant parents and quality care, children have a brighter future. “The early signs are often subtle,” counsels Herrin. “Trust your intuition.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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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. Mother BearSanctuary.com.

FWW Conversation: Women + Money Panel Discussion – 12-1pm. Join the Foundations of Wellness for Women for a panel discussion with 3 experts on money and finance. If even the thought of talking about money and finances makes you feel uneasy, learning more about it may help set your mind at ease. Bring your money and finance questions to the experts. $18. Via Zoom. 734-418-2188. Register: Tinyurl.com/yckzy3jc.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Seminar: Your Personal Path to Everyday Fulfillment – 7-9pm. Webinar focused on personal healing and self-love. After the webinar, hosted by Rise Anew, LLC, learn to live your life with contentment, self-love, happiness that radiates from within, a positive outlook, purpose, and the ability to be happy both alone and within relationships. Free. Calendly.com/riseanew/fulfilled. Sugar Moon Soiree – 7-10pm. Signature fundraising gala. Includes live entertainment, great food and open bar. Tables seat 8. All welcome. $60/person. Arnaldo’s Banquet Center, 18275 Quarry Rd, Riverview. TaylorConservatory.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Seminar: Your Personal Path to Everyday Fulfillment – 10am-12pm. See Mar 11 listing. Calendly. com/riseanew/fulfilled. Mindfulness 101 – 1pm. Learn the benefits of Mindfulness and how mindfulness changes the brain with Brenda Lindsay. Free. Frandor Better Health Market, 305 N Clippert St, Lansing. BetterHealthMarket.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 ONLINE: The Equinox Challenge – Mar 13-20. 9-10am. Energetic Geometry is offering a 7-day exploration of the history, rituals, and spirituality of the equinox sun, hosted by Karen and Dominique Susani. Participate in simple, but potent exercises; discover sacred equinox alignments; explore healing rituals from ancient times; prepare charged healing water, a secret guarded by the alchemists; and feel the beauty of the equinox sun and expand their spirituality. $37. Register: EnergeticGeometry.com. Organ Pops Concert – 3-6pm. Featuring Mark Herman, one of America’s busiest theatre organists, performing concerts and silent film presentations across the U.S. and abroad. $15. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313-894-0850. SenateTheater.com.

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Silents at the Senate: The General (1926) – 8-11pm. Featuring live accompaniment on our Mighty Wurlitzer by the talented Andrew Rogers. Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit. 313894-0850. SenateTheater.com.

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Mindfulness 101 – 1pm. Learn the benefits of Mindfulness and how mindfulness changes the brain with Brenda Lindsay. Free. Better Health Market, 42875 Grand River Ave ,Novi. BetterHealthMarket.com.

Mindfulness 101 – 1pm. Learn the benefits of Mindfulness and how mindfulness changes the brain with Brenda Lindsay. Free. Better Health Market, 22250 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. BetterHealthMarket.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Hamtramck Community Tree Planting –9am12pm. The Greening of Detroit will be planting trees along Dyar St and we need your help. 13000 W McNichols Rd, Detroit. GreeningOfDetroit.com.

PLAN AHEAD SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Walk MS 2022 – 10am. A fundraising smartphone app, Walk MS, enables donors to deposit checks, text, post to social media and email from the phone’s address book. 1900 Atwater St, Detroit. Register: ntlms.org/walkMS22fbe or Facebook. com/events/2393747167433575.

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daily In-Person and Virtual Classes Daily – 7am-6pm. A variety of classes for every body, including seniors. Classes include daily chair yoga classes, candlelight yoga every Sunday, neck and shoulder, as well as hip and back classes. Sacred Space Yoga & Reflexology Centre, 4801 Chrysler Dr, Detroit. 313-352-6788. SacredSpaceYogaDetroit.com. Teen Mentoring – 9am. Helps teens who may be feeling alone and seek another non-parent to assist them. Helping with guidance, support and motivation. Details: GoodVibzYoga.com.

sundays Livestreamed Sunday Service – 9:55am. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityOf Livonia.org. ECK Light and Sound Service –10-11am. 2nd Sun. Dominican Center at Marywood, Lower Level, 2025 E Fulton St, Rm 4, Grand Rapids. 248-546-9224. Eck-Mi.org.

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Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-12pm. This 90-min, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. Detroit Kung Fu Academy, 1353 Division, Ste 3E, Detroit. 248-910-3351. DanceMT.com. Peace: Candlelight Yoga – 4pm. For all levels. This class is diffused with essential oils and soothing soaking into your mat music. Sacred Space Yoga & Reflexology Centre, 4801 Chrysler Dr, Detroit. 313-352-6788. SacredSpaceYogaDetroit.com.

mondays Sunrise Flow – 7-7:45am. Gentle vinyasa that intentionally opens and challenges the sometimes sleepy and stiff morning body. Citizen Yoga Studio, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-502-5450. CitizenYogaStudio.com. Virtual Pilates with Gwyn – 9:30-10am. Build a better understanding of your mind & body connections through alignment, posture and natural movement awareness. $5/class. GwynJonesPilates.com. Let’s Meditate Detroit: Free Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we generally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly and spontaneously. As such no asanas (exercises) are required, no mat or special clothing. Campbell Library, 8733 Vernor Hwy, Detroit. 315-390-0278. DetroitPublicLibrary.org. Meaningful Mondays – 8pm. SevaLight Retreat Centre warmly welcomes everyone, of all faiths, meditation practices and traditions, to join us virtually. Will gather on video conference sharing in song/ chants and inspiring readings from Mata Yogananda Mahasaya Dharmaji’s writings, followed by Pure Meditation and silent prayer. Free. Email by 10am any Monday to receive the info about how to join by video: Info@SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.

tuesdays Virtual Tuesday Connection Group – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Tues. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Melanie Hojnowski: MHSecondstep@yahoo.com. swcrc.com. The Natural Playroom – 9am-3pm. The all-natural materials of wood, silk, wool and cotton impart a warmth and beauty that encourages babies and kids to explore the world around them. Gives kids an inviting space to play. $5-$8/family. Camden Rose Inc, 502 Farmer St, Plymouth. 734-927-5005. NaturalPlayroom.com. Chair Yoga – 10am. With Holy Yoga Detroit. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313-437-1549. DurfeeIS.org. Therapeutic Yoga – 10am. All levels. Perfect for those with back problems, healing injuries, inflexibility, weak abs or back muscles, stress, fatigue, overweight, depression and arthritic conditions. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

Family Yoga – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit. All ages welcome. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313437-1549. DurfeeIS.org. Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 12-1:30pm. 3rd Tues. Also 6-7:30, 4th Thurs. For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults. An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free. The Children’s Center, 90 Selden, Detroit. TheChildrensCenter.com. Iyengar Yoga Detroit – 5pm. Vibrant, dynamic, heart-opening Iyengar yoga class for all levels and abilities. Bilingual Spanish. Free. 313-528-9493. For Zoom link: InfoAtIYDC@gmail.com. Facebook. com/IyengarYogaDetroit.

wednesdays Virtual Wednesday Connection Group – 8-9am. 2nd & 4th Wed. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/ services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Silvia Rainer: SRainer@PayChex.com. swcrc.com. Cooking Matters – 10:30am-12pm. Help end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy and affordable food choices. Program to teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets to shop for and cook healthy meals. Free. Brilliant Detroit Cody Rouge, 7425 Fielding St, Detroit. RSVP: 313-406-3275. ArtBlock Yoga – 6-7pm. Last Wed. Free yoga in the new art-infused space, ArtBlock. 1411 Holden St, Detroit. 313-871-4000 x 3. Tinyurl.com/y4xksa7g.

thursdays Virtual Thursday Connection Group – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Thurs. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Jen Brown: JBrown@KeyConcerns.com. swcrc.com. Virtual Tai Chi Easy – 10-11am. Tai Chi Easy consists of 5 movements from traditional Yangstyle Tai Chi that can be done sitting or standing plus other gentle movements, breathing exercises and self-applied massage. All movements are gentle. With Erin Reas. Suggested donation: $5/ class. Via Zoom. To register: Erin@ErinReas.com. ReduceYourStressNow.com. Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 6-7:30pm, 4th Thurs. For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults. An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free. The Children’s Center, 90 Selden, Detroit. TheChildrensCenter.com. Wellness Workouts – 6:30pm. Customized fitness programs adaptable for all fitness abilities including body weight, core strengthening, cardio conditioning, HITT and exercise ball lead. Targets upper and lower body issues, create muscle balance and help increase energy. $10; first class free. Wellness Center

of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com.

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Gong Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Gong meditation/ sound therapy is a unique type of sound practice that involves using therapeutic gong sounds and vibrations to bring about healing, insight, relaxation, stress and tension relief and so much more. $20. Bloom Transformation Center, 227 Iron St, Ste 122, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/y68tbup8.

fridays Blend – 7-7:45am. Combines the flow of vinyasa with the guided challenge of slow burn. The pace of this class moves from some self-guided warm-ups into long-held postures that slow the body, focus the mind, and work toward a well-earned savasana. Citizen Yoga Studio, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313502-5450. CitizenYogaStudio.com. Integrated Healing at The Shack – 10am-7pm. Receive reiki, energy work, chiropractic care, assisted stretch and breath, talk therapy and more. Direct holistic healing and intuitive counsel consultations available. Cost varies. Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-2247. AKHealingArts.com.

saturdays Eastern Market – 6am-4pm. Year-round. 2934 Russell St, Detroit. EasternMarket.org. Online: Coffee, Chat and Messages from the Divine – 9am. With Coach Sherry. Receive Oracle and intuitive messages from the Divine as we chat and enjoy our morning coffee together. Free. More info: Tinyurl.com/y7556mju. Saturday in the Park – 9am-3:30pm. Six miles of Hines Dr will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for the public of all ages to enjoy running, walking, skating or cycling safely on a traffic free road. Free. Parking available at Nankin Mills & Helms Haven Park. Hines Park, 33275 Edward Hines Dr, Westland. 734-261-1990. WayneCounty.com. Fireside Youth Meditation Workshop – 12-1pm. A great workshop for kids who will do activities and learn breathing exercises to help them be more mindful. S’mores kits provided after the event for attendees and hot cocoa from local sponsors during the event. Free. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St, Detroit. DetroitRiverfront.org/youthmeditation2021.

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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. EASTERN MARKET

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NORTHWEST DETROIT FARMERS MARKET

18445 Scarsdale St, Detroit 313-387-4732 Ext 103 Every Thursday beginning June 6, 3-7pm

DEARBORN FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET

22101 Michigan Ave, Dearborn 313-584-6100 Every Friday beginning June 7, 2-7pm

ALLEN PARK FARMERS MARKET

313-928-0940 Every Friday June 1-October 26, 3-7pm

PLYMOUTH FARMERS MARKET

736 Penniman Ave, Plymouth Every Saturday, May 4-October 26, 8am-12:30pm

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LUCKY FLOW ACUPUNCTURE LUCKY AARON LI, R.AC. OMD

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With a B.A. from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a certification in acupuncture from The China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, Lucky Aaron Li received the teaching from China's leading acupuncturist Dr. Hu Guang, the primary researcher of Tungs' Extraordinary Points: stress, allergies, sinus congestion, depression, infertility, asthma, trouble sleeping, irritable bowel, smoking cessation, fatigue, headaches, migraines, and chronic pains including, but not limited to, feelings of numbing, tingling, burning, cold, hallow, stingy in any skeletal-muscular area of body, and many more ailments. Imagine feeling lighter, energetic and motivated. Wake up refreshed, with a smile on your face and joy in your Heart! We help you become the best you possible with acupuncture!

ALICE HUANG’S NATURAL CHINESE THERAPIES

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BIOLOGICAL DENTIST ANN ARBOR’S DENTIST

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

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 23.

CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY MICHIGAN FAMILY WELLNESS

2200 N. Canton Center Rd, Ste. 150, Canton 734-335-0533 (Call or Text) MichiganFamilyWellness.com At the family wellness clinic, we believe if you fuel your body it will thrive, stress is the enemy, and the chiropractic adjustment is the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Focusing on functional neurology, Dr. Kyle Wallner takes a neurological, structural and nutritional approach to helping you achieve your health goals. Listen to our podcast and schedule online at our website.

CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS WELLNESS CENTER OF PLYMOUTH

Dr. Elizabeth Sisk, DC 1075 Ann Arbor Road W, Plymouth 734-454-5600

The Wellness Center of Plymouth provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to health and wellness. The cornerstone of health is balanced body systems, and our 5 pillars – Chiropractic Care, Laser Therapy, Massage, Weight Loss and Nutrition – work together to bring your body into an optimal state of balance. Reclaim life and vitality by eliminating pain, disease and stress. See ad page 25.

COACHING AND STRESS/ PAIN RELIEF RISE ANEW, LLC

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HEALTH & WELLNESS KOFANO AFRICAN NATURAL WELLNESS

Dr. Kofi Annorh 17372 Livernois, Detroit 248-636-8448 KofiAnnorh@gmail.com

Master herbalist, health and wellness coach, Dr. Kofi Annorh’s passion is to consult and help you on your unique healing journey. He is a fifth generation practitioner of Ghanaian ancient knowledge. Dr. Kofi specializes in natural wellness and can help you with lifestyle changes, herbal teas, nutrition, herbal support, energy restoration, detoxification, weight loss, headaches, depression, sleep disorders and much more. Call, visit or email him today.

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HOLISTIC HEALING DETROIT WHOLISTIC CENTER

Dr. Jesse Brown, ND 313-538-5433 DetroitWholisticCenter.com

Wholistic health services, colon hydrotherapy, reflexology, massage, body wraps, iridology, aqua-chi footbaths and consultations in nutrition and wellness. Colon-cleansing herbal products such as Turkey Rhubarb herbal combination formula and Reneu’ by First Fitness. Lose weight wholistically, relieve constipation and bloating, improve your energy and skin and more. See ad, page 11.

HOLISTIC MENTAL WELLNESS KELLIE ZIEHM

Kellie.Amare@yahoo.com 734-344-2339 AmareMentalWellness.com Come join my team with this ground floor distributor opportunity with the only holistic mental wellness company in direct sales. I’m also looking for healthcare professionals to join our influencer program. See ad inside front cover and page 15.

MOTHER BEAR SANCTUARY DAVE TUSCANY, CPC

586-907-6125 MotherBearSanctuary.com

Mother Bear Sanctuary’s mission is to remind people of their innate connections to their bodies, the Earth, all animals, and each other. Dave is a certified life coach specializing in shadow healing, men’s sexual empowerment. creating alignment in integrity, accountability. FIREWALK Empowerment events, “Thru The Eyes Of The Horse”Leadership & Sales Enhancement. See ad page 25.

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NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE NATUROPATHIC INSTITUTE OF THERAPIES & EDUCATION

503 East Broadway St, Mt. Pleasant 989-773-1714 Contact@NaturopathicInstitute.info NaturopathicInstitute.info

Educational programs offered: Natural Health Program: four years (one weekend a month); Massage Therapy Program: one year (two weekends a month); Holistic Doula Practitioner Program: six months (one weekend a month). Individual classes available. See ad insice back cover.

PAIN RELIEF AUNT ALBERTA’S REMEDY

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PSYCHIC MEDICAL INTUITIVE HEALING UNIVERSAL ENERGY HEALING & MASSAGE THERAPY FOR WOMEN

Christine Bridges 580 Forest Ave., Suite 3C, Plymouth ChristineBridges2@Comcast.net ChristineBridges2.wixsite.com/website 734-934-7271 By appointment only

Psychic medical intuitive healer with “X-ray vision hands”. Clients that may benefit from her work, includes anyone suffering from an “itis” (arthritis, colitis, etc.), old injuries, anxiety, depression, panic, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADD, ADHD, autism, OCD, sleep concerns, overly stressed, inability to conceive, or miscarriages, babies, unexplained weight-gain or loss, inability to quit (smoking, drinking, abusing yourself), chronic fatigue, energy maintenance for balance, chronic diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. See ad page 18.

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Mother Bear Sanctuary’s mission is to remind people of their innate connections to their bodies, the Earth, all animals, and each other. Barbra specializes in transpersonal therapy, horse retreats, trauma-informed nature therapy, healer training and leadership programs. See ad page 25.

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WHOLISTIC TRAINING INSTITUTE

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