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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue you’ll find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative exapression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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How to Invite Nature Back into Our Lives and Landscapes

18 TECHNOLOGY MEETS NATURE

Apps Bring Us Closer to Flora and Fauna

20 BRIAN SAUDER

on Faith-Based Grassroots Change

22 NATURE SPEAKS

Storytelling Connects Kids to the Natural World

24 BUZZ-FREE DRINKING The Healthy Rise of NonAlcoholic Beverages

26 EATING FOR THE PLANET Diet for a Climate Crisis

28 SPIRITED STRIDES

Power Walk to Better Fitness

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spotlight 18 green living 20 wise words 22 healthy kids 24 healing ways 26 conscious eating

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fit body natural pet calendar farmers markets directory 35 classifieds 36 resource guide April 2022

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Stash Some Hash for the Bash

he Hash Bash on the University of Michigan Diag starts at noon on April 2, followed by the Monroe Street Fair. For the first time in the history of the Hash Bash (and the city of Ann Arbor), real, old-school bubble hash can be legally purchased from a local, family-owned establishment by those over 21. Winewood Organics will have a booth at the fair immediately following the Hash Bash, but sales are only permitted at their facility at 2394 Winewood Avenue. Three types of hash are available: Fruity Blend Hash, Skunky Blend Hash and Peyote Cookies Hash. Hash blends are available in both pucks and loose hash. For more information, call 734-929-2297 or visit WinewoodOrganics.com/news/2022-hash-bash-ann-arbor. See ad page 29.

Mold Remediation is Part of Spring Cleaning

chemical-free treatment to remove mold spores from the home or building. Certified and insured, MoldPro is the only 100 percent chemical-free mold remediation company in the Midwest. Location: 247 W. Main St., Milan. For a consultation and more information, call 734-439-8800 or visit MoldProllc.com. See ad page 37.

Cavort with Crafty Creatures

ooksweet, located in the former space of community shop Bookbound, is owned by Shaun and Truly Manning-Render. They will be hosting Fairy Garden Crafternoon with Clever Creations by Amy (CleverCreationsByAmy.com) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., April 3, along with 10 percent off all in-store purchases. She says, “Spring is here, and the garden fairies always appreciate handmade garden décor! Together, we’ll make cute mushrooms, ‘lil ladybugs and most importantly: new friends.” All supplies will be provided for this all-ages workshop (5 and up). This event is for vaccinated individuals only. Vaccination cards will be checked upon arrival. Masks are required. Cost is $15 in advance. Location: 1729 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor. For shopping and more information, call 734-929-4112, email Shaun@ShopBookSweet.com or visit ShopBookSweet.com.

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esting the air quality inside the home can identify allergens that are present, including mold spores. MoldPro LLC provides a variety of mold remediation techniques and complete restoration services, including dry ice blasting, air treatment, wire brushing, sanding and cleaning. If there is mold growth in one area of the building, they can also clean the remainder of the building, because mold spores can travel through the air. Often, homeowners can’t tell if water stains on walls/ceilings, black staining, paint or wallpaper peeling or musty odor is actually mold or just uncleanliness. Many people are concerned about the health effects chemicals may leave behind in the home, but dry ice blasting is the most advanced method of mold removal today. They use a HEPA vacuum on surfaces to further remove mold spores, and frequently wipe down hard surfaces by hand with a 8

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ozer Café & Roaster opened at 112 Jackson Plaza, in Ann Arbor, last December, serving specialty coffee, scratch donuts and unique breakfast and lunch fare. In addition to the coffee roaster, café and kitchen, they sell beer with indoor and outdoor seating. Dozer is a sister company to HOMES Brewery and Smooj, and shares a multi-structure space with both brands on the HOMES campus, a creative community of businesses centered around the brewery production facility down the road from the brewpub. Operations Director Albert Lauzon says, “We roast for sweetness and clarity, and are focused on minimizing the supply chain by working as much as possible from the farm level. We’re striving for a rotating seasonal lineup of a few great coffees

that appeal to a wide range of palates. Our shop is situated on the outskirts of town in an industrial district that’s a hub of activity. We want folks of all stripes to feel welcome in the shop to enjoy specialty coffee in a way that feels super-approachable, so we won’t shy away from fun, seasonal drinks and offerings that keep people excited and engaged. For more information, call 734-929-5217 or visit DozerCoffee.com.

Healing and Ascension with Eve Wilson

ve Wilson of Bridge to Wholeness is conducting a series of six Healing and Ascension classes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month, beginning April 28. Wilson is an intuitive master healer and trainer of healer practitioners, public speaker and author of Riding the Wave of Change, Hope Healing and Spiritual Growth for Our World. She says, “I have been a full-time healer since 1986. Over the years, I have learned a Eve Wilson lot about what causes our personal issues and what will actually bring people into a state of wholeness, health and fulfillment in their lives.” Wilson also writes the international award-winning blog The Weekly Word for Healing & Ascension. Healing is available for adults, children, relationships, couples, families, pets and houses. “I can address any issue that is ready to receive healing, including acute situations like wounds, viruses, infections and poisons; chronic or long-term diseases; emotional, mental and spiritual issues,” she advises. “I offer support for hospital stays and surgeries, events and travel.” Cost is $50 per class by teleconference or in person. For more information, call 734-780-7635, email EveW@SpiritualHealers.com or visit SpiritualHealers.com.

Remove Body Hair Safely with Proper Waxing

ure Bliss Skin Therapy & Massage offers skin services, massage and waxing, or schedule a special celebration/spa night. Owner Brittney Mack, a licensed esthetician and licensed massage therapist, says. “I provide spa services and therapeutic massage with a preventive versus reactive approach to restore and balance the mind, body and soul connection.” Mack offers hair removal service for men and women. Shaving only removes hair at or near the surface of the skin. The process can cause cuts, ingrown hairs and razor burn. Results last about one to three days before seeing new hair growth. Hair removal creams dissolve hair at the skin level and can cause swelling, scarring, darkening of the skin, chemical burns and sometimes severe allergic reactions. Results last about three to five days. Waxing removes the hair at the root, resulting in smoother skin, and no noticeable hair growth for about two to four weeks. Time between waxing services is typically four to six weeks. Location: 2512 Carpenter Rd., Ste. 2A, Ann Arbor. For appointments and more information, call 734-369-3381 or visit PureBlissSkinTherapy.com.

Holistic Care

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Something to Crow About at Stray Hen Café

or great coffee, good food from classic eggs and bacon to unique sandwiches and toasts, Stray Hen is the place to go for breakfast, brunch and lunch in Ann Arbor. The extensive menu includes breakfast and acai bowls, house specialties and a variety of hot and cold menu options, plus a full kids menu. Patrons cam enjoy hot, organic tea, juices or coffee with their meal. Owner Chris Fronimos uses local ingredients. Suppliers for baked goods include Barry Bagels, Washtenaw Dairy and DJ’s Bakery. He obtains challah from a bakery in Detroit. Guests can peruse the menu on printed cards or by scanning a QR code, then go to the counter to order. If dining in, they’re given a number on a Michigan playing card and can choose a table. The Stray Hen offers takeout, but not delivery. The popular item is the Everything Bagel Sandwich, with scrambled egg, a handformed sausage patty and American cheese. The lunch menu includes burgers, salads, fish tacos and grilled cheese sandwiches. Location: 403 E. Washington, Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-929-2590, email StrayHenAnnArbor@gmail.com or visit StrayHenCafe.com/ann-arbor.

Order Easter Dinner from The Produce Station

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he Produce Station is offering the season’s finest for the table, home and garden this Easter, featuring many Michigan-made goods. They do all the cooking; it’s easy, tastes great and is very affordable. At The Produce Station, baskets and bushels are brimming with seasonal fruits, vegetables and plants. They carry veggie starts, herbs, flats of perennials and decorative arrangements for every season. Visiting The Produce Station is like having access to a farmers market every day of the week. The Produce Station Kitchen makes all entrees, soups, salads, dressings and sides onsite, and their catering team can help us plan and organize special events from simple family picnics and backyard barbecues to company holiday parties and elegant weddings. They work hard to source the highest-quality goods available in order to provide simple, real food. It’s always convenient to pick up dinner or lunch. Location: 1629 S. State St., Ann Arbor. To order, call 734-663-7010 or visit ProduceStation.com.

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hristy DeBurton, owner of Christy DeBurton Wellness and the Yoga Room, is offering a new, four-week, self-paced online course, Stop Sabotaging Your Self-Care, for the introductory rate of $79 (regular $149). She states, “This course has been a labor of love for me, and holds a lot of personal meaning. I have found the tools that I share in it to be invaluable, and I hope they will be for you, too.”

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The course is designed to benefit anyone that feels stressed out, overwhelmed, burned out or anxious; challenged by finding time for self-care; tired and depleted more often than not; lacking the inspiration or discipline to eat healthy; Christy DeBurton unmotivated by or lacking an exercise routine; struggling with low self-worth or self-esteem; resentful; or having a hard time creating healthy boundaries. “I will guide you on a journey of self-discovery to examine the obstacles that stand in the way of you taking better care of yourself; teach you tools to help you cultivate greater awareness around your self-care needs; and help you explore the healing qualities of movement, nutrition, sleep, gratitude, self-compassion, nature and more,” says DeBurton. Location: 889 Honey Creek Dr., Ann Arbor. For more information, email Info@ChristyDebBurton.com or visit YogaRoomAnnArbor. com/online-courses-self-care.

New Meditation Series at InnerSpace

nnerSpace Studio has enhanced their studio with Himalayan rock salt on the walls and chroma (color) lights, and are now offering a fourweek Mindfulness

and Meditation series at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in April. They also provide weekly yoga and qigong classes, sound healings, meditation, ecstatic dance and more to heal the mind, body and spirit. InnerSpace Holistic specializes in digestive care such as colonics, detoxification with infrared saunas, halotherapy (salt cave), ear coning and more. Location: 2350 Washtenaw Ave., Ste. 16, Ann Arbor. For registration and more information, call 734-709-8313 or visit InnerSpaceHolistic. com. See ad page 36.

KUDOS

Treehouse 603 Cannabis Dispensary is celebrating one year in business on Hash Bash weekend in Ann Arbor across the street from the University of Michigan Diag. One of their priorities is to eliminate the stigma surrounding cannabis by making it a “regular business” and educating customers on products and their effects, including edibles, such as gummies, chocolate, mints and breath spray, flower, pre-rolls, concentrations, topicals, cannabidiol (CBD) for humans and pets and CBD bath bombs. The focus of this cannabis dispensary is customer experience, with friendly staff answering questions about finely curated marijuana buds and other products in bright display cases. They have created a safe and friendly environment where everyone feels welcome. Location: 603 E. William St., Ann Arbor. For deals and more information, call 734-773-3895 or visit Treehouse603.com/deals. See ad page 25.

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Eat Lots of Fiber to Improve Melanoma Outcomes

A new type of immunotherapy that enables T-cells to fight cancer cells is proving hopeful for people with the deadly skin cancer melanoma, and a new study has found that a high-fiber diet improves the effectiveness of the therapy. Researchers from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported in Science that, by analyzing the gut microbiome in hundreds of patients, they found that higher dietary fiber intake was linked with disease non-progression among patients receiving immune checkpoint blockade therapy compared to patients eating little fiber. The results were strongest in patients that ate the most dietary fiber, but did not take probiotics, a finding that was replicated with lab animals.

Consider Berberine and Probiotics to Improve Cholesterol When used together, the plant alkaloid berberine and the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve work synergistically to significantly improve total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, reports a new study in Gut Microbes from Shanghai Jiao Tung University, in China. Researchers tested 365 diabetes patients at 20 centers throughout the country, giving them either a placebo, one of the two substances or both. Comparing post-meal blood samples after 12 weeks, patients that had taken both the berberine and the probiotic had significantly better cholesterol readings and experienced positive changes in the gut microbiome, as well as better fatty acid metabolism. 12

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Avoid Formaldehyde to Sidestep Cognitive Problems Workers exposed over years to formaldehyde may experience thinking and memory problems later in life, researchers at the University of Montpellier, in France, have concluded. Their study published in the journal Neurology surveyed and tested more than 75,000 people with an average age of 58. Of those, 8 percent were exposed to formaldehyde through their occupations as nurses; caregivers; medical technicians; workers in the textile, chemistry and metal industries; carpenters and cleaners. The risk of developing thinking and memory problems was an average of 17 percent higher in people that were exposed to formaldehyde on the job than those with no such exposure. People exposed to formaldehyde for 22 years or longer had a 21 percent higher risk of cognitive impairment.

Try Fenugreek to Boost Male Fertility and Health Fenugreek, an herb used in Indian curries and Middle Eastern cuisine, has been shown in studies to increase breast milk production in women, and a 12-week study of 100 men has found that it also boosts male testosterone and fertility. A research team at King George’s Medical University, in Lucknow, India, gave 500 milligrams a day of an extract made from fenugreek seeds to men that ranged in ages from 35 to 60. Sperm motility, or movement, significantly increased at eight and 12 weeks of treatment, while abnormal sperm morphology significantly decreased at 12 weeks. Testosterone levels, cholesterol markers and libido also improved. Higher levels of alertness were documented, along with lower blood pressure.

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Large Study Addresses Indigenous Biodiversity Decline

A poll by Ipsos conducted for the ocean conservation group Oceana last November found that 82 percent of registered U.S. voters responding would like the National Park Service to stop selling and distributing single-use plastic items. The survey revealed broad appreciation for national parks, with around four in five respondents saying they had been to a park and 83 percent of previous park visitors looking forward to a return visit. Oceana Plastics Campaign Director Christy Leavitt says, “These polling results indicate that Americans, whether Republican or Democrat, want our parks to be unmarred by the pollution caused by single-use plastic.” The results show broad support for a campaign led by Oceana and more than 300 other environmental organizations which sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland asking the parks to end the sale and distribution of plastic beverage bottles, bags, foodware and cutlery, and plastic foam products. The proposed Reducing Waste in National Parks Act would see such a policy enacted if passed. “The National Park Service was created to preserve these natural and historic spaces, and in order to truly uphold that purpose, it needs to ban the sale and distribution of single-use plastic items, many of which will end up polluting our environment for centuries to come, despite being used for only a moment,” says Leavitt.

Simon Fraser University (SFU), in British Columbia, is engaging with more than 150 Indigenous organizations, universities and other partners to highlight the complex problems of biodiversity loss and its implications for health and well-being in the Tackling Biodiversity Decline Across the Globe research initiative. The project is inclusive of intersectional, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary worldviews and methods for research, with activities in 70 different kinds of ecosystems that are spiritually, culturally and economically important to Indigenous peoples. One of the project’s six principal investigators, SFU assistant professor Maya Gislason, of the Faculty of Health Sciences, says, “Our work in health will focus on healing from the stresses and losses caused by colonial practices and on building healthier relationships to nature. By 2027, when the project completes, healing and well-being will have been important considerations within the development of holistic and actionable solutions intended to improve stewardship and care for people and the planet.” SFU professor John O’Neil, former dean of the faculty of health sciences, says of the enterprise, “It is unique from many other large projects in its embrace of governance models like ethical space, Indigenous research methodologies and Indigenous knowledges.”

Plastic On its Way Out at National Parks

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Wild Places How to Invite Nature Back into Our Lives and Landscapes by Sheryl DeVore

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n a blustery day, Julian Hoffman stood outdoors and watched wild bison grazing in the restored grassland of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, fewer than 50 miles from downtown Chicago. For him, it was a wild place, affording a glimpse of what North America looked like hundreds of years ago when bison roamed the continent by the millions. “We’re witnessing, in a way that’s both terrible and tragic, just what the profound cost is of continuing to destroy the natural world,” he writes. Saving wild places is critical for human health and well-being, say both scientists and environmentalists. But defining what a wild place is or what the word wilderness means can be difficult, says Hoffman, author of Irreplaceable: The Fight to Save Our Wild Places. “If wilderness means a place untouched by humans, then none is left,” he says. Even the set-aside wildernesses where no one may have ever stepped have been altered through climate change, acid rain and other human interventions. Humans are also losing the wilderness that is defined as land set aside solely for plants and creatures other than humans. Prominent naturalist David Attenborough, whose most recent documentary is A Life on Our Planet, says that in 1937, when he was a boy, about 66 percent of the world’s wilderness areas remained. By 2020, it was down to 35 percent. A wild place can be as spectacular as Yellowstone, a 3,500-square-mile national park in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, filled with hot springs, canyons, wolves, and elk. It can also be as simple as a sky filled with a murmuration, or gathering, of thousands of swooping starlings, which once caused two teens to stop taking selfies and photograph the natural scene above them instead, as Hoffman witnessed in Great Britain.

Such regions that offer vast tracts of natural beauty and biodiversity are even found in and around major cities like Chicago, says Chicagoland nature blogger Andrew Morkes. “A wild place is also where you don’t see too many people, or any people, and you can explore,” he says. “You can walk up a hill and wonder what’s around the next bend.” “A wild place could be a 15-minute drive from home where we can walk among plants in a meadow, or a tree-lined street, or front and back yard, if landscaped with wild creatures in mind,” says Douglas Tallamy, author of Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts with Your Yard.

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“We need these places to save ourselves,” says Tallamy, who heads the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. “Humans are totally dependent on the production of oxygen and clean water, and that happens with the continued existance of flowering plants, which are dependent on the continued existence of all the pollinators. When you lose the pollinators, you lose 90 percent of the flowering plants on the Earth. That is not an option if we want to stay alive and healthy.”

“When you lose the pollinators, you lose 90 percent of the flowering plants on the Earth.”

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Our mental and emotional health is also at stake. According to a recent overview in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, studies have shown that natural settings can lower blood pressure, reduce depression and anxiety, and help the immune system function better. People have saved wild places over time, of course. “The world’s ancient redwoods are still with us today because people in the early 1900s fought to protect and preserve what they could already see was rapidly diminishing,” Hoffman says. “In the year 2022, we are the beneficiaries of those past actions. Yet less than 5 percent of those old-growth redwood groves are left, and we live in an age where we’re losing an extraordinary range of wild species; for example, 3 billion birds have disappeared from the skies of North America in just the past 50 years. That’s why people need to continue to fight for wild spaces.”

Community Crusaders In researching his book, Hoffman went looking for wild-space struggles. In Glasgow, Scotland, he met people that fought to save an urban meadow from being turned into a luxury home development. “I’d never experienced as much joy in any one place as when I spent time with the community fighting to preserve this tiny meadow,” he recalls. “They campaigned and lobbied politicians, and eventually, the government backed down. And now the whole community is able to enjoy this site where a lot of urban wildlife thrives.” Once-wild places may also need human help to again become wild refuges. The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, where Hoffman saw the buffalo, “was once an arsenal for the production of extraordinary quantities of ordnance for a number of wars,” he says. After hundreds of die-hard volunteers dug out invasive plants, scattered seed and documented wildlife on the 18,000-acre prairie, visitors can now walk among big bluestem and golden alexander, and listen for the sweet song of meadowlarks in the grasslands and chorus frogs in the wetlands. Conservation volunteers working to save wild places hail from every state. In fact, nearly 300,000 volunteers contribute more than 6.5 million hours of volunteer service a year to the U.S. National Park Service, 16

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from leading tours to studying wildlife and hosting campgrounds. One doesn’t have to be an environmental crusader to save wild places, Hoffman stresses. Exploring local wild places and sharing them with others can help save them, as well. “We can only protect those places that we love,” he says. “And we can only love those places that we know.” Sadly, roughly 100 million people, including 28 million children, do not have access to a quality park within 10 minutes of home, according to The Trust for Public Land. Projects, such as the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, which enables urban communities to create out-

“Exploring local wild places and sharing them with others can help save them.” door spaces, can help. The U.S. Department of the Interior committed $150 million to the program in 2021. “Every child in America deserves to have a safe and nearby place to experience the great outdoors,” says Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

A Homegrown National Park Tallamy says one of the most important ways to get people to appreciate and save wild places is to begin in their own yards. “We have wilderness designations. We have national forests. We have national parks. We have 12 percent of the U.S. protected from development,” he says. “Yet, we are in the sixth great extinction. Our parks and our preserves are not enough. My point is that we have got to focus on the areas outside of parks and preserves.” He urges what he calls a “homegrown national park,” in which homeowners, land managers and farmers create a habitat by replacing invasive plants with native species. Tallamy speaks from experience. He lives on a 10-acre former farm in Oxford, Pennsylvania. “It had been mowed for hay and when we moved in, very little life was here,” he says. “We have been rebuilding the eastern deciduous forest here, getting invasive

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plants under control and replanting with species that ought to be here.” He’s now counted more than 1,400 different species of moths on his property and documented 60 species of birds nesting within the landscape. “We have foxes who raise their kits in the front yard,” he says. Lots of acreage is not required, he says. In Kirkwood, Missouri, homeowners created a wild place on six-tenths of an acre on which they’ve documented 149 species of birds. “If one person does it, it’s not going to work,” he stresses. “The point is to get those acres connected. When everybody adopts this as a general landscape culture, it’s going to help tremendously. By rewilding your yard, you are filling in spaces between the true wild places and natural areas. The reason our wild spaces are not working in terms of conservation is because they are too small and too isolated. Even the biggest national parks are too small or too isolated.” Tallamy says people can create wild spaces in their yards by reducing the amount of lawn they have or even getting rid of it. They can grow native plants and discontinue the use of pesticides and herbicides, which are disrupting ecological function of wild places the world over, as research shows. Hoffman agrees, “We’ve cultivated a culture of tidiness. It’s actually very easy to welcome wildlife into your home places, often by doing fewer things, by not bringing the leaf blower out and by leaving some dead wood where it fell, which creates important shelters for insects, for example. “Such wild yard spaces encourage wonder. Suddenly, the kids are out there and they can be absolutely fascinated by a small glittering beetle. For me, to experience the wild is to go to the shore of a lake, to be present in the mystery, to be among the lake’s reed beds, to see a marsh harrier sleek out of those reeds and to know you’re part of something much larger,” he says. “There’s so much joy and beauty and complexity in being in the presence of other lives besides human.” That in itself is reason enough to save wild places. Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature, as well as health and environmental stories for national and regional publications. Read more at SherylDeVore.wordpress.com.

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A new, online version of their Introduction to Homeopathy class has replaced the in-person workshop they have offered for decades for the foreseeable future. The online format allows people to take the class at their own pace and offers an in-depth beginner’s guide to using homeopathy for home care. “The main focus is using homeopathy for ourselves and loved ones,” notes Potere. “In the class, we learn

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TECHNOLOGY MEETS NATURE APPS BRING US CLOSER TO FLORA AND FAUNA by Sheryl DeVore

hile exploring Seattle, Jackie Lentz Bowman noticed some bushes filled with pink and orange berries. She discovered she could safely eat them by using the smartphone nature app called iNaturalist (iNaturalist. org). “I learned they were salmonberries and edible,” says the Chicago area photographer and birder. “I just had to try them. They were very similar to raspberries.” Bowman is among a growing number of people using their smartphones to enhance their nature experiences. Phone apps are available for free or a modest price to identify mushrooms, bugs, birds, dragonflies, reptiles, beetles, wildflowers and other flora and fauna. “Whether it is to help identify a plant I’ve taken a photo of or to familiarize myself with what a bird looks like and sounds like, these are

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tools I’m always glad to have in my back pocket,” she explains. At least 6,300 nature apps were available in 2015, according to Paul Jepson and Richard Ladle, Oxford environmental scholars and co-authors of “Nature Apps: Waiting for the Revolution,” a research paper published in the Swedish environmental journal Ambio. Such programs are only beginning to scratch the surface of what is possible. They write, “As most people own a mobile phone today, the app—though a small device—is a major way conservationists could be reaching a huge audience with transformative possibilities.” Right now, some apps allow the user to point a smartphone to a plant or animal to get instant feedback on its common or scientific name. Others ask the user questions about what they are seeing and suggest an identity based on the answers. Some allow the user to interact with scientists, share their knowledge, record their observations and contribute to science. Perhaps the most popular nature app is iNaturalist, which has all those features and more. “Our mission has been to connect people to nature through technology,” says Scott Loarie, co-director of iNaturalist, a joint initiative of the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society. “By 2030, we want to connect 100 million people to nature to facilitate science and conservation.”

The app began as a master’s degree project at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2008, and today 2 million people have recorded about 100 million observations, covering one in six species on the planet. “iNaturalist has grown to the point where it’s helping take the pulse of biodiversity,” he adds. Newcomers are often mentored and helped with identifications by volunteers that are experts in different fields. One example is a worldwide competition called the City Nature Challenge in which beginning and advanced naturalists document urban flora and fauna for several days. During the event, people share their photos of plants and animals on iNaturalist. During Chicago’s Challenge, Eric Gyllenhaal, who blogs about nature on the city’s west side, found an uncommon species. “A Canadian expert helped confirm the identification as a bronze ground beetle native to Europe,” says Cassi Saari, project manager of natural areas for the Chicago Park District. “It’s an introduced species in Illinois and could have implications for wildlife in the region down the line.” Two other nature apps that Loarie likes are eBird (eBird.org) and Merlin (Merlin. AllAboutBirds.org), both administered by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York. With eBird, users can report on their phones a list of birds they’re seeing in the wild, including when and where, and the sightings are added to a database for scientific research.

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coining of the phrase “environmental racism” through the United Church of Christ, there’s a legacy of people of faith and diverse spiritualities calling out environmental racism and organizing the community to take action. We view ourselves in that historical lineage, with a mission to provide the tools, resources and programming for our faith partners to continue to advance these valuable pursuits.

How does Faith in Place work? It’s very grassroots. We believe in a Green Team model, which is a core group of people within a faith community, anywhere from three to 30 individuals, depending on the size of the community. Through coaching, we help teams evaluate the community’s needs and assets, set goals for the year, and create a strategic plan to address needs through programming, advocacy and a network of nonprofit partners.

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Can you describe a noteworthy Faith in Place project?

We partnered with a Green Team that wanted to address the need of hunger in their community by turning four acres of land that they had into a congregation-supported agriculture project (CSA), where people paid upfront to get a weekly bushel of produce grown on the land, while the church tithed 10 percent of it to local food pantries. Over several years, we helped them write a business plan, approach the committee structure of the church, hire a farmer, set up a legal structure and launch Sola Gratia Farm, which today is employing a bunch of people and stocking local food pantries with fresh tomatoes, kale, fruits and vegetables grown right there in the community. Once Faith in Place shared

this story, other faith partners wanted to replicate it. We now support five different CSAs across Illinois.

Does Faith in Place welcome all denominations?

Absolutely. Whether it’s an institution of religion or a spiritual tradition, people are bringing the wisdom of the ages to bear on understanding the moment we’re in. Everything is connected, and the ecological crisis is a spiritual crisis. The healing of me and the healing of you and the healing of Earth are bound together, and this mutuality is core to all our different spiritualities and traditions. At our annual Green Team summit, people from different regions, backgrounds and religions come together, all united by the air we breathe, the water we drink, the land where our food is grown and a deep sense of calling and purpose. It’s hope-inspiring in a world that is so divided.

What areas of environmental justice do you focus on?

A Green Team might say, “We have an issue with lead pipes in our communities,” or, “We have an issue with high school-age youth needing employment.” Our programs, which are shaped by the needs of

our Green Teams and are constantly being reevaluated and reshaped, cover sustainable food and land use, climate change and energy, environmental advocacy, youth empowerment, and water and flooding prevention. We also advocate to policymakers. Last year in Illinois, Green Teams helped pass the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act by convincing legislators to not only reduce carbon emissions, but also prioritize employment opportunities in the new green economy for highunemployment neighborhoods.

What is your philosophy concerning the intersection between faith and environmental and social justice?

We’ve got to be committed to the transformation that we seek. Our spirituality calls us to remember how connected we are. One way to describe justice is love in action—a love that begins with ourselves— and as we love ourselves more deeply, it spurs outward action that seeks to dismantle injustice. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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Nature Speaks STORYTELLING CONNECTS KIDS TO THE NATURAL WORLD by Carrie Jackson

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hildren are natural storytellers with imaginations that shape their play and learning. In outdoor settings, everything from puddles to pine cones can engage children and draw them closer to the natural world, opening up a lifelong appreciation of natural environments. Connecting with nature also improves creativity, academic performance and attentiveness, while reducing stress and aggressive behavior, a body of research shows. Organizations, like the Wilderness Awareness School, a Duvall, Washington-based nonprofit, work to help children and adults cultivate healthy relationships with nature, community and self. “We find that children who feel at home in the outdoors are often more resourceful, creative and allow for curiosity to naturally unfold,” says Leah Carlson, director of marketing and communications at Wilderness Awareness School. “Allowing them to play freely and explore in nature is a wonderful way to build resilience and resourcefulness. When children can be intrigued through a story, it also allows them to understand their own outdoor experiences. They become more adept at finding new solutions to problems using the tools they have access to and creative thinking.” Weaving storytelling into their programs helps children understand their outdoor experiences. “Regular time spent with ex-

perienced nature mentors, playing games, exploring unique plants and animals and getting excited about the possibilities of nature is how a connection begins. When children are outside, the characters of these stories are the plants, animals, rocks and landforms around them. The suburban tree that was always an obstacle on the sidewalk can be seen through new eyes as a dragon, monkey bars or a red alder,” Carlson explains. Megan Zeni, a public school teacher in Steveston, British Columbia, says there is a global body of research that shows every measure of wellness is improved through time spent outside. She teaches solely outdoors, ensuring that her students have exposure to nature regardless of which neighborhood they live in. “In our modern world, higher-income families generally have better access to green spaces. Incorporating outdoor activities into the school day gives children equitable exposure to nature and outdoor learning,” she explains. Zeni uses both non-fiction and fiction storytelling approaches to teaching. “To learn about water cycles, I’ll have kids jump in puddles, observe where the water goes and track where it is in the community. They’ll then relay a fact-based story based on their observations and experiences. For a lesson on squirrels, I’ll ask the students to imagine where their habitat is, who their family is and what they eat. We use loose parts, which are open-ended items, such as pine cones and sticks, to creatively illustrate the story. “By using storytelling as a measure of knowledge, it is more equitable for students who don’t perform as well using traditional test and essay methods,” she says. Listening to a child’s story can also reveal misconceptions that can be clarified through further exploration and instruction. Storytelling can take on many forms and be enhanced with the use of props. As the artistic director of Rootstock Puppet Co., based in Chicago, Mark Blashford performs puppet theater rooted in stories that promote mutual kindness and ecological awareness. “Puppets are remarkable storytelling agents because, not only can they play characters and support narrative through movement, they can also tell a story from the very material they inhabit,” he says. “Puppets invite kids to exercise empathy by compelling them to accept and invest in the thoughts, feelings and life of another entity.” By making puppets out of wood and using them to weave environmental awareness into his shows, Blashford helps to put the natural world in perspective. “My show TIMBER! is about an entire forest and a single tree which is home to a family of spotted owls. I want children to see the role of both the forest and the tree in the lives of an owl family. When they fall in love with little wooden puppet owls, they are able to convert the giant concept of deforestation into a manageable scale,” he says. He encourages parents to regularly engage their children with their natural habitat. “Go to your local forest or park, find a tree, name it and check on it as often as you can. Prompt children to ask questions about who they think lives in that tree, why the branches stretch out how they do and what happens at night. As children learn to see the outdoor world as part of their own characters and setting, the stories will develop naturally,” he advises. Connect with writer Carrie Jackson at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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Buzz-Free Drinking The Healthy Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beverages

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glass to wet it, or use a finger to apply the juice to the rim, then dip and twist the glass in the salt. Combine all of the drink ingredients in a pitcher. Stir. Fill the rimmed glasses with ice. Divide the margarita mix among the glasses. Garnish with lime wheels. From Mocktail Party: 75 Plant-Based, Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Recipes for Every Occasion, by Kerry Benson and Diana Licalzi.

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s a former bartender, Katie Cheney enjoys mixing drinks for friends, and one night recently, in her San Francisco apartment, she tried out something new: an alcohol-free “Noquila Sunrise” made with a distilled, plant-based spirit. “I was actually pleasantly surprised. Even though we were drinking non-alcoholic drinks, we still had just as much fun as usual!” recalls Cheney, who blogs at DrinksSaloon.com. In New York City, Marcos Martinez has begun drinking virgin piña coladas when out on the town with friends. “The feeling is surprisingly great since I don’t wake up with hangovers. More importantly, I’ve realized that I don’t have to use alcohol as a crutch for my social anxiety,” says Martinez, who owns the black gay lifestyle blog TheMenWhoBrunch.com. At Chicago’s Kumiko Japanese cocktail bar, owner Julia Momosé offers a menu of what she calls “Spiritfrees,” crafted without alcohol and with ingredients like yarrow, ume—a Japanese fruit—and cardamom. “Folks comment on how they appreciate that it is ‘more than just juice,’ or how surprised they are at their depth, texture and complexity,” she says. The “sober-curious”—people experimenting with alcohol-free beverages as a way of prioritizing their health and fitness over a short-lived buzz—are changing America’s drinking culture. For the first time in 20 years, fewer Americans are regularly drinking, reports Gallup, and tipplers are drinking measurably less than they did 10 years ago. No longer stuck with a seltzer while dodging questions from inquisitive imbibers, today the sober-inclined can sip from a vast array of sophisticated choices—from faux vodka in exotic, crafted drinks to prize-winning sparkling wines to low- and no-alcohol craft beer. No-booze options can be easily ordered at restaurants, picked up at supermarkets or delivered at home with a few online clicks.

“The best part about having a fun, non-alcoholic beverage in hand is that you get the taste and experience of a cocktail or beer, just without the alcohol and potential negative side effects,” says dietitian Kerry Benson, co-author of Mocktail Party: 75 Plant-Based, Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Recipes for Every Occasion. “You have your wits about you, you can drive if necessary, you are less likely to say or do something you might regret and you won’t have a hangover the next morning. And alcohol-free drinks are usually less expensive than their alcoholic counterparts.” Sober-curious strategies range widely. Some people start tentatively, but increasingly turn to non-alcoholic drinks because they prefer the taste, price and lower calorie count, as well as the diminished risk of heart and liver disease. Others may go cold turkey for a month or two to break a pandemic-induced habit, alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a game or bar to avoid getting tipsy, or drink a Bloody Mary for a weekend brunch and virgin versions during the week to enhance work productivity. The sales of non-alcoholic beverages shot up 33 percent to $331 million in 2021, reports Nielsen, and online sales of non- and low-alcoholic beverages skyrocketed 315 percent. To compete for the Millennials-heavy market, distillers like Seedlip, Suntory and Lyre’s have created beverages evoking tequila, Campari and vodka; breweries like Guinness, Budweiser and Carlsberg and small crafters are offering robust-tasting near- and no-alcohol beers; and wineries are using distillation and reverse osmosis to produce fine, low-alcohol Cabernets, Chardonnays and other varieties. Niche products are growing: for example, Los Angeles-based Optimist Botanicals bills its gin-, vodka- and tequila-like botanical blends as being vegan, gluten-free and paleo- and keto-friendly. On the home front, people are making their own concoctions, often with natural and herbal ingredients, such as pears, tomatoes, cilantro and spices. “Garden-grown produce, windowsill herbs and farmers market finds are the ideal foundation for recipes, from tea sangrias to shaken mocktails,” says New Jersey cooking instructor and recipe developer Vanessa Young, creator of ThirstyRadish.com. As an example, she says, “A slice of brûléed fruit gives a non-alcoholic drink a touch of smoky sweetness, plus it is so appealing in the glass.” Substance abuse counselors caution that beverages that mimic alcohol may not be a good route for recovery from serious alcohol abuse because they can reawaken destructive patterns. And consumers are advised to look carefully at labels. “Alcohol-free” beer contains 0.0 percent alcohol. “Non-alcoholic” beer can contain up to 0.5 percent alcohol, but some have been found to contain up to 2 percent—not desirable if pregnant or in recovery. Still, says Karolina Rzadkowolska, author of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You, “The popularity of alcohol-free drinks is changing a culture. We are going from a culture that glamorizes drinking at every social situation, with little valid excuse to decline, to a culture that gives people healthier options.”

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hat we choose to put on our plates influences not only our physical health, but also the health of the environment. While much of the climate conversation focuses on the burning of fossil fuels, commercial food production—particularly livestock—uses large amounts of land, water and energy. Wasted food contributes to approximately 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. Leigh Prezkop, food loss and waste specialist for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), says agriculture accounts for about 70 percent of the world’s fresh water use, while pasture and crop land accounts for about 50 percent of the Earth’s habitable land. “The environmental impacts begin with the soil,” Prezkop explains. “Soil that’s depleted of nutrients loses its ability to capture carbon and produce nutrient-rich foods. The long chain continues with the processing and packaging of that food, and then transporting it to grocery store shelves and, eventually, to the consumer’s home.” 26

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Eat Less Meat. Animal agriculture is the leading cause of climate change, argues author, screenwriter and playwright Glen Merzer in his latest book, Food Is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken & the Conventional Narrative on Climate Change. “When we have 93 million cattle farmed in the U.S. and 31 billion animals farmed globally each year, they create mountains of waste,” says Merzer, a dedicated vegan of 30 years. “That waste infiltrates water supplies and causes contamination, such as E. coli outbreaks, in foods like lettuce and tomatoes that are grown downstream.” He adds that cows belch methane, a far more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and that grass-fed cows belch even more of it than grain-fed, feedlot cows. In addition, nitrogen fertilizers used to grow animal feed run into waterways. Overfishing and ocean warming threaten populations of phytoplankton, which sequester carbon dioxide and seed clouds. Deforestation to create grazing land may be the single greatest future threat to our climate because forests

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sizes that despite these problems with the industrial food chain, changing the way we produce food is also the solution. The WWF works with suppliers to educate and promote regenerative production practices. On the consumer side, changing the way food is produced can be achieved by changing people’s dietary demands. “We don’t prescribe people to eat a certain way. We do believe different people and cultures have different dietary needs,” she says. “The global north eats a lot of meat, so we do recommend a plant-forward diet while still incorporating animal proteins, depending on individual dietary needs.” Merzer argues that we have little control over fossil fuel burning, but we can control our diets. He promotes plant-based eating as a primary solution to climate change. Changing mindsets about “normal” traditions, such as having hamburgers on the Fourth of July or turkey on Thanksgiving, can be difficult, but achievable with the planet at stake, he says. Sophie Egan, founder of FullTableSolutions. com and author of How to Be a Conscious Eater: Making Food Choices That Are Good For You, Others, and the Planet, advises to start small by looking at the foods eaten most frequently and identifying ways to make simple swaps. “If you have toast with butter every morning, that could be changed to a nut butter. A sandwich with cold cuts every day for lunch, that can be replaced with a roasted vegetables and hummus sandwich or an avocado sandwich. You can still eat something in a familiar form, but replace ingredients with lower-emissions options,” she says. If someone is intimidated by switching to an all plant-based diet, a flexitarian option emphasizing foods from the plant kingdom while enjoying meat only occasionally may be more sustainable throughout a person’s lifetime. Her book contains a “protein scorecard” from the World Resources Institute that lists animal and plant sources in terms of greenhouse gas emissions per gram of protein from the worst offenders to the least, with beef (along with goat and lamb) being at the top. Prezkop recommends eating a wide variety of foods. “Currently, 75 percent of food produced is from 12 plant species and five animal

species, despite that there are thousands of varieties. This means there’s less diversity happening in the field. Diversity helps with regeneration and healthy soils. Producing the same crops over and over means there’s no crop rotation and no diversity happening, leading to degraded soils and deforestation to produce more of the same crop.” Egan adds that diets that are over-reliant on just a few food sources like corn, wheat, rice and soy threaten the Earth and can lead to food insecurity. “Think of it as risk management with a financial portfolio: We have a diversified portfolio of foods available to feed a growing population, but as the climate warms, extreme weather events threaten yields because lack of fresh water and unhealthy soil threaten the planet and, ultimately, food production.” Eating food that is as close as to its original state as possible is better for the planet. “The more food is processed, the more resources it took to get it to market,” Prezkop notes.

Cut Food Waste. Prezkop says approximately 40 percent of

the food produced globally is lost while still on the farm or further up the supply chain. “When food is wasted, we’re not just throwing away food, but everything it took to produce that food is also wasted—the water, the fertilizer and the land.” A recent WWF report entitled Driven To Waste cites new data indicating that food waste contributes to approximately 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions—nearly twice the emissions produced annually by all the cars in the U.S. and Europe. Egan suggests using a shopping list; impulse buys can be forgotten and are prone to spoiling. Keeping food visible by putting fruits and vegetables front and center ensures they won’t be forgotten. Leftovers can be kept from languishing by designating a section of the refrigerator for food to eat first or a day of the week to eat leftovers for dinner. “You can freeze just about anything,” Egan says, from leftover bread to cheese, which can be shredded before frozen. Even scrambled eggs can be poured into a freezer container to use later. (For more ideas, check out SaveTheFood.com and Dana Gunders’ Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook.) Nonprofits throughout the country are creating solutions to divert food waste from the landfills. Keep Austin Fed, a nonprofit comprised of mostly volunteers, helps neighbors experiencing food insecurity by redistributing wholesome, nutritious, surplus food from any food-permitted business. Volunteers pick up leftover food from urban gardens, rural farms, grocery stores and caterers serving area tech firms. All prepared food accepted and redistributed is handled by licensed food handlers. Executive Director Lisa Barden says that Keep Austin Fed redistributed 982,428 pounds of food, or the equivalent of 818,695 meals, in 2021, thus keeping it out of the waste stream. Similarly missioned organizations exist nationwide. FoodRescue.us, with 40 locations in 20 states, provides assistance and even a dropoff/ pickup app for people starting local groups. Since its founding in 2011, it has provided 85 million meals and kept 109 million pounds of excess food out of landfills. Its website offers a potent plea: “Fight Hunger. Help the Planet. Be the Rescue.” Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

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e all know that the more steps we take in a day the better. The Mayo Clinic advocates walking regularly to keep bad cholesterol in check, maintain a heart-healthy weight and keep blood pressure within a normal range. Power walking—going a mile in under 15 minutes—amps up cardiovascular benefits and takes metabolic conditioning to a new level. Power walking involves taking longer strides, moving at 4.5 to 5.5 miles per hour and using the arms to propel motion, with or without light weights. “With this more intensive exercise, in comparison to everyday walking, one should note that their breathing is harder and their heart rate is faster with power walking. Compared to someone who walks at a casual pace, a power walker can expect lower blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar and cholesterol numbers,” says Jason C. Robin, M.D., director of cardio oncology at North Shore University Health System, in Glenview, Illinois.

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“Obvious injuries or illnesses aside, power walking is great for all ages, genders, sizes and fitness levels and is, in general, very safe with very few contraindications.” He suggests aiming for 15 minutes or less on a first endeavor, and after one week increasing the time to 20 to 25 minutes, eventually working up to 30 minutes. To complement power walking, he recommends resistance training to increase muscle strength and tone, protect joints from injury, and improve flexibility and balance. Dave McGovern, walking coach and author of The Complete Guide to Competitive Walking: Racewalking, Power Walking, Nordic Walking and More!, points out, “The impact forces of walking, even high-level racewalking, can be one-third of what runners experience, so it’s a lot easier on the joints. Power walking doesn’t have many rules.” A 30-year veteran of the U.S. National Racewalk Team, McGovern underscores the importance of starting out with a regular, easy walk before progressing to a more vigorous pace. To avoid and reduce injury, he advocates mindfulness of correct posture and taking shorter, faster steps rather than long, stomping strides. He trains on a variety of surfaces, including everyday roads, tartan (rubber) running tracks, treadmills, dirt trails, grass, and even the occasional

“Changing up surfaces uses your muscles in different ways, which can help prevent overuse injuries that crop up from too much training on the same surfaces day in, day out.” concrete sidewalk. “Changing up surfaces uses your muscles in different ways, which can help prevent overuse injuries that crop up from too much training on the same surfaces day in, day out,” he says.

Practical Essentials For optimal results on any surface, proper footwear is vital. “We would typically recommend a running shoe for any fitness-based walking,” says Josh Saint Cyr, store manager at New Balance, in Highland Park, Illinois. He notes that the right shoes are designed to help align gait and avoid pronation or supination that prompts the ankle to roll inward or outward with movement. “For a more customized experience, someone with medium or lower arches would want a shoe from the stability running section, and someone with higher arches would want a shoe from the cushioned running section.” In cases of tight calf muscles, Saint Cyr recommends stretching as a daily practice, even on non-exercise days. “Rollers or massage guns can be useful for immediate

relief, but ultimately, stretching will help by reducing or eliminating tightness.”

Taking it Up a Notch Racewalking, the competitive and highly technical variety of power walking, takes place at track meets. “After you’ve built a base of miles, you can start sprinkling in some longer and faster workouts, and maybe even think about competition,” says McGovern. “There is a bit more technique involved in competitive racewalking, but once you get the hang of it, it will allow you to go much faster.” In the end, having a goal can be the best motivator. “For the athletes I coach, many of them in their 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, racewalking and power walking gives a purpose to their workouts,” says McGovern. “One of my athletes has said that she hates to work out, but loves to train. Having the goal of a race over the horizon gives a lot of athletes a reason to get out the door every day.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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Pest Control

Keeping Dogs Safe from Ticks and Fleas

by Karen Shaw Becker

leas and ticks are different types of pests; so, when considering how best to protect a dog, it is important to make a distinction—fleas are an annoyance, but ticks can be life-threatening. Many veterinarians recommend specific chemicals as a preventive solution, but this is often just a knee-jerk approach that uses chemicals to control nature. Instead, consider more natural alternatives that are both effective and non-toxic.

Fleas 101. Fleas are related to ants and beetles, feed on blood, and their bites can lead to irritation and skin allergies. They aren’t typically attracted to healthy pets; so, one of the best defenses against flea infestations is to feed a dog a nutritionally balanced, species-appropriate, fresh-food diet that will help keep their immune system functioning optimally. It is also important to remove the environmental factors that can negatively impact immunity, including: n Poor water quality. Make sure to provide

fluoride- and chlorine-free drinking water.

n Too many vaccines. Insist that the veter-

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n Toxic household chemicals, including

cleaning products and dog beds treated with flame retardants.

n Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers used

in the yard.

n Toxic levels of electromagnetic fields from

electrical devices in the home.

The Trouble with Ticks. Ticks are a type of arachnid related to mites, spiders and scorpions. Because ticks feed on many different animals (including humans, dogs, cats, squirrels, mice, opossums and deer), they are quite good at acquiring and transmitting diseases, some of which can be life-threatening. Unfortunately, a single tick bite can expose a dog to multiple pathogens, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and babesiosis. Luckily, most dogs mount an effective immune response. Up to 90 percent of dogs may have been exposed to tick-borne pathogens, but most are able to fight off infection on their own. The only way to know if a dog has effectively eliminated harmful bacteria is to follow up the typical blood test with a second test called a quantitative C6 that differentiates exposure from infection. Large numbers of dogs each year are unnecessarily treated with extensive antibiotic therapy because their veterinarians panic after seeing a positive exposure and fail to check for infection. To catch tick-borne infections before they take hold, ask the veterinarian to replace the

standard annual heartworm test with the SNAP 4Dx Plus (from Idexx Labs) or the Accuplex4 tests (Antech Diagnostics), which screen for heartworm, Lyme disease and four other vector-borne diseases. Completing one of these simple blood tests every six to 12 months is the best way to protect a dog. In tick-infested areas, if a dog tests positive on either of those two tests, it should also be screened for babesia exposure with a polymerase chain reaction test.

Before Reaching for a Chemical.

Pet parents should not automatically apply potentially toxic chemical agents to their dogs or around their home to repel or kill pests. The use of spot-on products may cause skin irritation, paralysis, seizures and even death, if used improperly, and there are effective, natural alternatives that are far safer. If these chemicals are used, follow these precautions: n Be very careful to follow dosing directions

on the label. If a pet is at the low end of a dosage range, use the next lowest dosage. Monitor the pet carefully afterwards for adverse reactions. Do not under any circumstances apply dog product to a cat.

n Every other month, rotate chemicals with

natural preventives, including diatomaceous earth, pet-friendly, essential oil products and natural deterrent collars. In many parts of the country, people can successfully control ticks with one chemical dose in the spring and one in late summer.

n To detox a dog’s liver afterwards, give them

a supplement such as milk thistle, a detox agent that helps to regenerate liver cells, or chlorella, a super green food. Work with an integrative veterinarian to determine the dosage; one dose daily for seven days following any chemical flea-, tick- or heartworm-preventive application is recommended.

Safe Options to Chemicals.

There are safe, non-toxic alternatives for flea and tick control for dogs, and they do not have side effects, unlike virtually all forms of chemical pesticides. These include: n Cedar oil, specifically manufactured for

pet health

n Natural, food-grade diatomaceous earth,

applied topically

n A fresh-food diet that is nutritionally

optimal and species-appropriate

It is important to bathe and brush a dog regularly and perform frequent full-body inspections using a flea and tick comb to check for parasite activity. If they spend a lot of time outdoors, be sure to check pets and people for ticks every night during tick season. Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals. Visit DrKarenBecker.com.

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calendar of events FRIDAY, APRIL 1 If You Are Reading This, So Are Your Potential Customers.

FoolMoon 2022 – 6-10pm. See amazing art and share some love with Ann Arbor area businesses. Windows will be decorated, glowing features, special discounts around town and more. Free. Downtown Ann Arbor. WonderfoolProductions.org/foolmoon.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Dexter Winter Marketplace – 9am-1pm. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, meats and more. Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter. DexterMarket.com. Yoga for Resilience Workshop: Awakening to Spring – 1:30-3:30pm. Mindful yoga, meditation and guided reflection practices. Suitable for all levels; registration open to people who are fully vaccinated and boosted. With Julie Woodward. $35. Harmony in Motion Studio, 1955 Pauline Blvd, 100 B, Ann Arbor. To register: jawh@comcast.net. JulieWoodwardmsw.com.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Embodiment Basics: Mindfulness & Meditation – Wed, Apr 6-27. In this mindfulness meditation series with Trish Maley, explore a myriad of tools with movement, breath, guided meditation, social mediation and compassion. $50/4-wks. InnerSpace Holistic 2350 Washtenaw Ave, Ste 16 Ann Arbor. 734-709-8313. InnerSpaceHolistic.com. Open Stage – 8pm. Take your music to the masses. Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Fifteen performers have 8 mins (or 2 songs) each to do their thing. $3, $2/members, seniors, students. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.

Sound and Art – 7-8:30pm. Listen to singing bowls and create a beautiful watercolor of koi fish. As you paint and listen to the soothing sounds of the singing bowls, your muscles will lose tension, breathing and heart rates will slow down as the body begins to receive the waves of vibration and the meditative benefits of art. No art experience necessary. $35. Whitepine Studios, 141 E Michigan Ave, Ste B, Saline. 734-330-2079. WhitePineStudios.corsizio.com. The RFD Boys – 8pm. Legends of Michigan bluegrass. $11, $10/members, students, seniors. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.

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Chakra Mini-Retreat – 1-4pm. Learn practical tips to feel calmer, speak your truth with ease, tap into your creative talents, improve your sex life, and boost your confidence. Chakra meditation scans, chakra crystal bowls, journaling, aromatherapy and more. $200. 7 Notes Natural Health, 3830 Packard Rd, Ste 120, Ann Arbor. 248-962-5475. Facebook. com/events/919011295384586. Fairy Garden Crafternoon – 1:30-2:30pm. Shaun and Truly Manning-Render will be hosting with Clever Creations by Amy (CleverCreationsByAmy. com), along with 10% off all in-store purchases. $15/advance. Booksweet, 1729 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-929-4112. Shaun@ShopBookSweet. com. ShopBookSweet.com. FestiFools 2022 – 4-5pm. Puppets return to A2. Created by students at the University of Michigan Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts led by the original fool Mark Tucker, the puppets are excited to see you and all the foolishness you are creating for this zany community celebration. State St, S University to William St, Ann Arbor. WonderfoolProductions. org/foolmoon. Intuitive Healing Circle – 4-6pm. With Amy Feger. For the novice to advanced intuitive that wishes to practice how to use their intuitive abilities for healing. There will be groups of 2-3 people working on one person at a time. Each person in the group will apply whatever they are most drawn to do. $25. Enlightened Soul Center, 2711 Carpenter Rd,

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FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Artist Talk with Masimba Hwati Ngoromera – 5:30-7pm. Everyday Rituals of Resistance 2022 Doris Sloan Memorial Program. Hwati will reflect on the ways in which the socio-political conditions he encounters shape his creative process with stories from Harare, Detroit, South Carolina, Florida, Weimar and Vienna. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor. UMMA.UMich.edu.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 FWW Virtual Retreat: Finding Food Freedom – 9am-12pm. Join the Foundations of Wellness for Women for a virtual retreat with guest facilitator, Lisa Dahl, Certified Intuitive Eating and Body Image Health Coach. It’s time to break the diet cycle and learn to eat intuitively, find your food freedom. $108. Register: bit.ly/FWW-food-freedom. Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Qigong – 10am-12pm. Near horses in a beautiful barn studio. $20-$33 donation scale. More info & to register: Mother BearSanctuary.com. Sound Reflections: Sound Bath Meditation – 7-8:30pm. In this sound bath be wrapped in the affirmations of Louise Hay while being supported with the healing sounds of singing bowls, gongs and more. $40. 7 Notes Natural Health, 3830 Packard Rd, Ste 120, Ann Arbor. 248-962-5475. Registration required: Facebook.com/events/381979680280075.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Ann Arbor Orchid Society Meeting – 2-5pm. If you have an interest in orchids, please join us and perhaps even think about becoming a member. There will be an orchid raffle table and orchid show-and-tell by members bringing their blooming plants. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. mbgna.umich.edu.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Stewards’ Circle– 5:30-6:30pm. Monthly discussion group where local stewards gather to ask and answer questions, swap stories, and share knowledge in an informal setting. Topic: What native plants do we want more of? After the discussion group, join the happy hour at HOMES Brewery. Veterans Memorial Park Meeting Room, 2150 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor. StewardshipNetwork.org.

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

to farmers about how we can make better decisions all-year long.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Breeding Bird Survey Kickoff – 7-9pm. Learn how to survey for breeding birds in Ann Arbor’s parks. Learn how to use eBird to record survey results, sign up to survey your favorite park, hear about last year’s survey, and access the survey materials. Experience in bird identification necessary. Register: Tinyurl. com/BBSKickoff22.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

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

Dexter Winter Marketplace – 9am-1pm. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, meats and more. Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter. DexterMarket.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 ONLINE: Women Working for the Earth Summit – Apr 21-24. Brings together voices of 35 women and non-binary leaders ushering in a new paradigm: Winona LaDuke, Terry Tempest Williams, Leah Penniman, Rosemary Gladstar, Linda Black Elk, and many more. Topics include water rights, healing gardens, aloha ʻāina, the magic of hummingbirds, apprenticing with trees, the wisdom of fungi, food sovereignty, and so much more. Free. Registration required: NatureEvolutionaries.com. Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arranging – 1-2:30pm. Presented by Ann Arbor Ikebana Intl Chapter. Create your own seasonal Ikebana arrangement with guidance by a certified instructor. $20. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. Reservations required: A2Ikebana@gmail.com. mbgna.umich.edu.

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ANN ARBOR’S FARM MARKET

DIXBORO FARMERS MARKET

PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET

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

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

WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET

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

CHELSEA FARM MARKETS

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

SALINE

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

TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET

Tuesdays, 3-7pm Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd. Saline CityOfSaline.org/farmersmarket

YPSILANTI

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

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

DEXTER FARMERS MARKET

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

MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays, 3-6pm Chi-Bro Park: 209 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, MI 48158 ManchesterMI.org

Coming Home to Yourself – 10am-5pm. Cultivating Your Ecological Self: Yoga in Barn, Qigong, Ecopsychology practices, and Empathic Nature Communication. $155-$222 donation scale. More info & to register: MotherBearSanctuary.com. Stewardship Workday: Folkstone Park – 1-4pm. Join NAP among the spring wildflowers to ease their reemergence and survival by pulling invasive weeds that crowd and outcompete for sun and soil. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required:

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Turtle Survey Kickoff – 1:30-3:30pm. Help NAP maintain and protect nest sites, monitor populations, and look for turtles in habitats along the Huron River and nearby waters. Register: Tinyurl.com/TurtleKickoff22.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Spring Nature Walk: Mary Beth Doyle Park – 1-2pm. Join us on a family-friendly nature walk through this beautiful park. Register: Tinyurl.com/ MBDWalk042422. Earth Day 2022 – 1-4pm. For all ages. We are excited to welcome you back to LSNC for Ann Arbor’s own Earth Day Celebration. Free. LSNC, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-997-1553. LeslieSNC.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Virtual Education Series – 7:30-9pm. Recovery is Good Business with Alexa Johnson. Free. Via Zoom. For link: DawnFarm.org. Artist Spotlight Series: Cary Morin – 8pm. Take a chance on some great new music. Free; please bring a nonperishable food donation for Food Gatherers. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Stewardship Workday: Oakridge Nature Area – 1-4pm. Help pull invasive weeds in the woods which crowd and compete for nutrients, making it hard for tree seedlings and other native plants to thrive. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/Miller043022.

PLAN AHEAD SUNDAY, MAY 1 Ypsilanti Spring Artisan Market – 11am-4pm. Shop from over 40 local crafters, artisans, and food vendors, plus enjoy live music and more. Free admission. Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl, Ypsilanti. Tinyurl.com/3nj7mks5. Teacher Appreciation Day – 1-8:30pm. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day, we invite you to join us for a day to rejuvenate, relax and restore. Open to all teachers and others working in education. Yoga + Sound Reiki Sessions. Free. 7 Notes Natural Health, 3830 Packard Rd, Ste 120, Ann Arbor. 248-962-5475. Facebook. com/events/204555025188664.

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daily Pets & Parents Reiki Session – 9am-9pm. Sessions for wellness, critical care and end of life transition. Actively experience the use of reiki touch with your pet. Learn additional tips for helping your pet. Virtual 40-min appt. $20. 231-590-0001. tcdesoto@ gmail.com. Ypsi Area Online Market – A collaboration between Growing Hope, The Farm at St. Joe’s, Zilke Farm Kitchen, and a growing list of area farmers and food producers. For pick-up sites & to shop: Growing Hope.net/ypsi-area-online-market. Free 15-Day Meditation Challenge – 6am11:55pm. Join this challenge to get a free 15-day program introducing mindfulness and meditation. Get daily prompts explaining how to do sitting meditation plus mindfulness checks at the end of each day. Free. wix.to/kkAZB0A. Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center (TLC) – 12-7pm, Wed-Sun. Offers feline-friendly activities with kittens and cats available to take home. 5245 Jackson Rd, Ste A1, 734-661-3575. TinyLions.org.

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

monthly Dog Obedience Classes – With Ellen Balanecki. Basic Obedience for all breed sizes; Big Breed Basic Obedience for dogs with an estimated adult size over 60 pounds; and Bitty Breed Basic Obedience for dogs with an estimated adult size under 25 pounds. 7-wk courses. $150. A 5-wk private training package meets once a week for an hour at home: $200. PetPeople, 3330 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-8028054. Ellen@WaggingGoodDogTraining.com. WaggingGoodDogTraining.com.

sundays Hudson Valley Humane Society Rescue Reading – 10am-12pm. Includes humane education lessons, group read-aloud and dog meet-and-greet. Drop-off event. $10; space limited. HSHV.org/Rescue Reading. Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org. Sunday Talk with Demo Rinpoche – 11am-12pm. Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center,

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Sound of Soul by Eckankar – 6:30-7:15pm. HU is a sacred word to draw Soul closer to God bringing wisdom and awareness. Enhances any faith. Free. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, 114 S Main St, Ann Arbor. Eck-MI.org.

Reiki Sessions at Evenstar’s Chalice – 2-4pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Feel the stress fall away as you experience the healing and restorative power of reiki. Choose a 20- or 40-min session. $1/minute. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Feel Good Fridays at UMMA – 7-10pm. 2nd Fri. A gathering of art and humans. Let art, music, and culture lift you up. Free. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor. UMMA.UMich.edu.

Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm. Spiritual talk, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer for all in need at 9pm. Free. Self-Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-641-6201. SelfRealization CentreMichigan.org. Sound Healing Concert – 7-9pm. Rare, therapeutic, chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded soundscape music while reiki is sent to the audience. $20/at door. 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

mondays Chelsea Online Farmers Market – Mon-Thurs. Saturday pick-up. For details: ChelseaFarmersMkt.org. 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. Detox Gentle Yoga – Thru May. 9:30-10:30am. With Carl Gunderson. Beginner level and up. Focus on using the breath and movements in gentle stretches benefiting detox of the body and organs. InnerSpace Holistic 2350 Washtenaw Ave, Ste 16 Ann Arbor. 734-709-8313. InnerSpaceHolistic.com. Beginner Tai Chi – 10-11:15am. A series of postures linked together in fluid manner. Focuses on relaxation in motion, balance and the mind/body connection. Can attend one or both sessions per week (Mon morning &/or Thurs evening). $195. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com. 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.

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saturdays your blind spots, tackle your growth edges, and build resilience for your leadership. $222/mo. AmbrosiAlanimals.MyKajabi.com/offers/Fcot2cjT/checkout. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea House Poetry Circle – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Features a reading by a well-published poet followed by open mic. For Zoom link: CWPoetryCircle@gmail.

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Qigong – Thru May. 11am-12pm. With Matthew David. Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. $10. InnerSpace Holistic 2350 Washtenaw Ave, Ste 16 Ann Arbor. 734-709-8313. InnerSpace Holistic.com. Drum and Dance Jam – 7:30-9pm. 1st Sat (AprAug). Bring a drum with you or use a drum that is provided. $5 donation requested at the door. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor. For more info: 734-327-0270, InterfaithSpirit.org or Facebook.com/glattercurtisav1972.

Massage Clinic with Student Interns – 11am. Massage therapy sessions at our established student clinic, at our State Licensed School. By appt; private rooms, quiet peaceful environment. $40/hr. Ann Arbor School of Massage, 3684 W Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOf AnnArbor.net. Qigong: Basics – 11:15am-12:15pm. Class introduces participants to basic self-care stretches, breathing, meditations and self-acupressure for reducing muscle tension, increasing mindfulness, and revitalization. $180. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragon School.com. Beginner Tai Chi – 6-7:15pm. A series of postures linked together in fluid manner. Focuses on relaxation in motion, balance and the mind/body connection. Can attend one or both sessions per week (Mon morning &/or Thurs evening). $195. Peaceful Dragon School, 1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734-741-0695. PeacefulDragonSchool.com. Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Short lesson and meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop-in, every other Thur. $10. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

Online Meditation from Anywhere – 9-9:30am. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org.

Healing and Ascension – Apr-Sept. 7:30-9:30pm. 4th Thurs. With Eve Wilson. Healing is available for adults, children, relationships, couples, families, pets and houses. $50/class by teleconference or in-person. For more info: 734-780-7635, evew@Spiritual Healers.com or SpiritualHealers.com.

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Online: Conscious Leaders Group Coaching – Thru Dec. 3-4pm. A place to receive continuous guidance for leading with compassion and flow. Includes 2 monthly calls, where you can bring questions or issues to be coached around. Learn about

Yin Yoga – Thru May 20. 10-11:30am. With Jeremiah Ellison. Yin yoga works deeply into our body with passive, longer-held poses. $20. InnerSpace Holistic 2350 Washtenaw Ave, Ste 16 Ann Arbor. 734-709-8313. InnerSpaceHolistic.com.

classifieds HELP WANTED LOOKING FOR DEDICATED AND PASSIONATE DISTRIBUTOR / SALES OF ALLNATURAL PRODUCTS. This is not a MLM; this is based on product sales of retail and sales to the public. This will include contacting the public as well as outdoor and indoor events. Calling on stores and businesses. Must be passionate about healthy living and helping others be healthy. Michiganmade products. We are a licensed, insured, certified company. Please contact U.P. Chaga Connection 906-282-0787 (Serious inquiries only). RELAXSTATION, VOTED A2’S BEST MASSAGE, IS HIRING! Our massage therapists earn $35K to $40K annually as W-2 employees for a 30-hour (including breaks) weekly schedule. New location on Packard Street between Argus Farm Stop and the Buddhist Temple offers traditional full body massage as well as fully clothed table massage, plus onsite chair massage at UT and local businesses. Free parking. Friendly, diverse and supportive community of co-workers. Relaxstation.com. Ask for Carrie, 734-623-1951.

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community resource guide AROMATHERAPY ROSY GLOW AROMATHERAPY

Margo Hertzfeld, Certified Aromatherapist 419-360-0169 RosyGlowWellness.com Clinically certified aromatherapist offers holistic consultations with customized blends of professional quality essential oils. Trust Margo to help you understand the complicated world of aromatherapy. Her holistic approach can help you maximize your benefits from this powerful therapy and minimize side effects. Aromatherapy is a wonderful way to integrate natural healing into your life. Phone consultations are available.

BIOLOGICAL DENTIST ANN ARBOR’S DENTIST

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

CANNABIS STORES WINEWOOD ORGANICS

2394 Winewood Ave, Ann Arbor 734-929-2297 WinewoodOrganics.com Winewood Organics is the only recreational-use cannabis microbusiness in Ann Arbor. Our caregiver-grade marijuana products are derived from plants grown in living soil on site. See ad page 29.

CHAGA PRODUCTS U.P. CHAGA CONNECTION

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

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 28.

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

COACHING & COUNSELING

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ARIA MAE EVERTS

Coach, Facilitator, Healer Aria@AriaMae.com AriaMae.com Spiritually integrative coaching, healing and retreats for Conscious Leaders. In-person and virtual personal development for those who envision a world where all life is honored. See ad page 22.

HEALTH MATTERS OF LANSING

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

Health Matters is dedicated to the enrichment of life through physical, emotional, and spiritual nourishment. We provide only the finest natural products proven for their superior nutritional value. Our professional services are specifically designed to invigorate and enrich one’s body, mind & soul. See ad page 25.

DEATH CAFES

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

GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

2365 S Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor & 1795 W Stadium, Ann Arbor 734-887-9667 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-the-art general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads, pages 3 and 21.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DEXTER DENTAL STUDIO

7300 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd, Ste 300, Dexter 734-426-8360 DexterDentalStudio@gmail.com DexterDentalStudio.com From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience a friendly and relaxed environment where the focus is always on you and your overall well-being. Dentistry is about more than just filling teeth. We place great emphasis on patient education and providing a positive and helpful dental experience. See ad page 18.

PACKARD FAMILY DENTISTRY

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

Our doctors are committed to holistic dentistry as the best way to care for our patients and keep them and our team as healthy as possible. We strive to treat the cause of a problem, not just the symptoms. We provide insight and answer any questions you may have regarding the tools and techniques we use for your care. See ad page 11.

HOLISTIC DOCTOR DR. MALCOLM SICKELS, M.D.

210 Little Lake Dr, Ste 10, Ann Arbor, 48103 734-332-9936 DrSickels.com Malcolm Sickels earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan, where he taught fellow medical students about different approaches to health. Board certified in Family Medicine and Holistic Medicine, he is in solo practice on the west side of Ann Arbor. Learn more at Dr. Sickels.com. See ads, pages 9 and 13.

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 back cover and page 30.

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 31.

HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY CASTLE REMEDIES

2345 S. Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor In the Parkway Center 734-973-8990 CastleRemedies.com Discover Michigan’s only homeopathic pharmacy open to the public. Herbs, Nutritional Supplements, Aromatherapy, Distinctive Gifts & Jewelry. Specializing in products for maintaining health & preventing disease. See ad page 17.

INTEGRATED MEDICINE & COLLEGIUM

MOLD TESTING & REMEDIATION MOLDPRO

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

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

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

We offer the holistic community a nature-oriented meeting space for workshops, meetings, counseling, yoga, youth groups, and family gatherings. Main room accommodates 100 preCOVID-19, with two smaller classrooms and kitchen facilities. Hiking trails. Weekend rates range from $200-$400, additional for extensive grounds use, camping. See ad page 9.

PAIN RELIEF AUNT ALBERTA’S REMEDY

973-715-9097 Info@AlbertasPainRelief.com AlbertasPainRelief.com

Need Relief from Arthritis? Try Aunt Alberta's Remedy to ease muscular aches and joint pain. Her Remedy is a homeopathic pain relief cream that penetrates deep into the skin and muscle tissues. All-natural ingredients!

THOMAS KABISCH, DO, MDH

2350 E Stadium, Ste 12, Ann Arbor 734-971-5483

Offering Wharton jelly stem cell injections. Serving the addiction community for 18 yrs. A variety of LLT lasers including intravenous. Steer from cancer with the Simple Life program.

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community resource guide PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY ANN ARBOR SMILES DENTAL GROUP

Dr. Heather Hoffman 2900 Golfside Rd Suite 5, Ann Arbor & 1795 W Stadium, Ann Arbor 734-887-9667 AnnArborSmiles.com Ann Arbor Smiles is a state-of-the-art general and cosmetic dental office dedicated to treating the whole person in a caring and compassionate manner. Most insurances accepted and financing is available. See ads, pages 3 and 21.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH WORKSHOPS

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 inside cover.

SMOKING CESSATION FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS

Center - A Joyful Journey 734-883-8775

Stop smoking in one visit. Afraid it’s going to be too painful or too difficult? Our unique specialized and proven system makes it easy. Become a happy and permanent non-smoker today. See ad page 23.

INNER LISTENING™ WORKSHOPS

Rev. Julie Chai 231-709-5597 InnerListening.me

Inner Listening™ workshops for compassionate self-awareness, presence, serenity, love, and joy, offer you the theory, practice, and support to move beyond emotional reactions and into deep healing, compassion, and empowerment.

TAI CHI AND QIGONG PEACEFUL DRAGON SCHOOL

1945 Pauline Blvd, Ste B, Ann Arbor 734-741-0695 PeacefulDragonSchool.com Tai chi promotes relaxation, is a meditation in motion and is known for increasing balance. Qigong means energy work. This class includes stretching, meditation and self-acupressure.

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

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

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

WEIGHT LOSS FREE AT LAST! HYPNOSIS

CENTER - A JOYFUL JOURNEY 734-883-8775

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

734-796-6690 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. Barbra specializes in transpersonal therapy, horse retreats, trauma-informed nature therapy, healer training and leadership programs. See ad page 31.

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Lose weight now with hypnosis. Achieve permanent positive life and habit changes through our safe, rapid and effective system. Tap the potential of your mind to create the health and vitality you’ve always wanted. See ad page 23.

WELLNESS / AYURVEDA YOGA / FITNESS AROGYAVEDA

2458 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor 734-436-1401 Text: 248-736-4633 ArogyaVeda.org ArogyaVeda is a wellness center for holistic science Ayurveda and Yoga. This center offers Classical Hatha Yoga classes, Ayurvedic consultations and treatments, Ayurvedic cooking and nutrition workshops, and Bollywood dance workouts. Call now to take a step towards a happier and healthier life.

WELLNESS CENTERS THRIVE! WELLNESS CENTER

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

Shannon Roznay, DC, specializes in Nutrition Response Testing and Activator Chiropractic. Thrive! also carries natural foods, skin and home products. See ad page 19.

WOMEN-ONLY MASSAGE SHER

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

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