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It’s incredible how small, daily choices like this can directly impact the quality of our lives and ultimately, our longevity. Lengthening our human experience is an age-old quest that’s actually becoming increasingly attainable as science advances. Today, researchers say there has never been a better time in history to maximize our potential for metabolic renewal.This is the subject of our feature article, “Growing Younger: Longevity Strategies that Help Reverse the Aging Process.” By better understanding biological age—the state of our health at the cellular levels—researchers are fine-tuning dietary, sleep, relaxation and exercise requirements that turn back the clock. No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to love yourself more, to consciously nurture your health and enjoy life’s many wonders while you are still able to. I’ve come to know that making each moment count is fundamental to creating a life well lived and loved. What does living a life you love mean for you? This month, while you’re hopefully out enjoying the crisp, fall air in our beautiful state, I hope you’ll take stock of the things you feel are truly important. Faith, family and relationships with others are some that come to my mind. At every stage of life, we are creating a legacy with our daily thoughts and decisions. I once heard that every action we take and deed we make has a mathematical equation attached to it, all tallied up at the end of our journey here. Are we ready for the consequences of that sum total? If not, there is still time to purify and uplift our way of being. Here’s to painting your own vibrant life masterpiece that you can be proud of and embrace each and every day of the year. Savor these remaining warmer days with joy!
I have personally experienced that a key factor to help me balance the inner world of schedules and deadlines I tend to dwell in is for me to simply step outdoors into nature for a while. Be it a walk in the woods or pulling weeds and tending to the garden, I find my relationship with nature as one that aligns me with quiet reflection and the calm to make clear decisions and recognize what is truly important to me. At this time of year as Mother Nature paints her lively landscapes, I’m especially reminded that engaging my body and senses in this healthy, natural way is increasingly vital for my well-being.
At this time of year, nature saves its best for last. The trees are dressed in unapologetic glory, inviting us to live more boldly and to express the passions we may have held in before it’s too late. Yes, autumn reminds us how beautiful it is to let things go. We’re given the much-needed permission to let our hair down, allowing its locks to go silver or feisty red, and our souls may feel inspired to blow in the wind and free to come in for dinner a little late and disheveled.Living a life we love to live all year long should seem as natural as this flowing breeze, but for many of us, that is just not the case. With an end less to-do list and the mind chatter that keeps our thoughts preoccupied and constantly busy, it seems we often have little or no time to just play. How do we surmount this chal lenge to quiet the noise and find the space needed to create with intention and passion?
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Fortunately for those that suffer, Burcon made a major discov ery almost two decades ago that established a connection between both Meniere’s disease and trigeminal neuralgia with patients that endured head and neck injuries which misaligned the top of the neck and the base of the skull. He found that these types of trau mas can lead to Meniere’s disease as much as 15 years later, but that noninvasive chiropractic care specifically for the issue can dramati cally improve or even eliminate symptoms.
Trigenics Offers Innovative Pain Relief Chris Moran, DC, specializes in the treatment of frozen shoul der cases and chronic knee pain. He provides the Trigenics Myoneural Procedure, a neurologically based, non-invasive, outpa tient, no-drug solution that reconnects the way the brain com municates with injured and damaged muscles and joints. He says, “The connection between the brain and body can get damaged by trauma, sports injuries or other causes. Trigenics can effectively reconnect this thingsgetsurgery,withoutrangepainresultingcommunicationinreducedandincreasedofmotiondrugsorsoyoucanbacktodoingtheyoulovewiththose you love!” Trigenics can rapidly relieve pain, accelerate healing and improve muscle strength and perfor mance.The main therapeutic applications of Trigenics revolve around neurologically modifying muscle tone and somatic function, as well as restoring and balancing functional sensorimotor biome chanics. Following assessment, treatment procedures enable the practitioner to alter the muscles neurological firing pattern for a cumulative tonal resetting effect. It is for those suffering from discomfort in muscles, nerves and joints such as chronic shoulder or knee discomfort. Trigenics is not physical therapy. The benefits are instantaneous and seen immediately.
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Each year, hun dreds of patients come to The Bur con ResearchChiropracticInstitute. in Grand Rapids, from across the United States and the world to receive vertigo,causethechronicMeniere’schiropracticspecializedcarefordisease,adiseaseofinnerearthatcandebilitatinghearinglossand
“I continue to enjoy being considered the world’s leading expert on Meniere’s disease, both chiropractically and medical ly,” says Burcon, whose research is quoted in the Merck Manual. Burcon also presents at annual international Meniere’s disease symposiums (most recently in Shanghai, China, in April), regularly publishes his research and holds video recorded Health Talks on his findings. Location: 3501 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE, Ste. 252, Grand Rapids. For appointments and more information, call 616-575-9990, email DrBur con@yahoo.com or visit BurconChiropractic,com. See ad page 10.
tinnitus. While there is no known cure, traditional treatments to manage the disease have included dietary changes, medication and surgery.
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“Unfortunately, medical doctors don’t know what Meniere’s disease is, what causes it, and as a result they don’t know how to treat it,” says Michael T. Burcon, B.Ph., DC, director of the Chiropractic Research Institute. “At best, they try to control the symptoms with drugs and surgery. It remains one of the most baffling and incapacitating conditions a person can experience.”
Be. Beauty’s most popular facial has gotten an upgrade. They are partner ing with LightStim to help give clients the best skin ever. Studies have shown that low-level light therapy can stimu late the body’s cells, activating their own natural processes for healing, rejuvenation and optimal function. There are two light variants offered: beauty/ anti-aging and acne. These treatments work wonderfully alone or when paired with other treatments such as the NanoInfusion and NanoGlow facials.
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Co-founder Matt Miller says, “The Human Nature School was created to foster deep nature connection and whole human development within our community, and so within the world. By weaving simple, nature-based practices into our daily lives, we can develop powerful connections to nature, ourselves and each other. In this way, we are working to regenerate a holistic culture built upon an essential balance and harmony that benefits the highest good of all beings.” Cost is $300. Loca tion: 143 acres in Anishinaabe territory (office at 1200 W. 11th St., Ste. 115, Traverse City). For more infor mation, call 231-492-0343, email Kriya@HumanNatureSchool.org or visit HumanNatureSchool.org.
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The Human Nature School is conducting Nature Connection programs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 21 and 22, October 16 and 17, and November 20 and 21, for ages 12 to 18.
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The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is reclaim ing the former 1982 Mitchell Creek Golf Course, in East Bay Township, as a nature preserve, home to ducks, snakes, bears and eagles. At least 50 golf courses have closed in the state since 2000, becoming housing developments and farmland.
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A six-to-one staff-to-student ratio delivers personalized men toring, guided by students’ own curiosity and passion as the season changes, with a special focus on wild edibles and medicinals, shel ter building, carving and knife safety, wilderness traps, scouting, bow and arrow, tree identification and tracking.
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The majority of new trees, which are being planted between 2,000 and 4,000 at a time, will produce fruits and nuts for wildlife to nibble. “Nature’s ability to restore itself is really great,” says Jay. “We’re going to help, and that feels awesome.”
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The course closed a decade ago, and Jennifer Jay, director of communications and engagement for the Conservancy, says, “A family of wood ducks have made a home in what used to be a water hazard and a bald eagle’s nest, 50 feet up in a white pine, is a sand wedge away from a former fairway.”
The Green House Café downtown, open since 2000, makes seven homemade soups every day, with vegetarian options. Owners Wally and Joy Green say, “We have our famous French onion soup daily. We update our website daily with new soups, so keep checking back to see today’s specials!” In the summer, they offer a variety of cold soups such as Opengazpacho.forbreakfast and lunch, there are fresh pastries made from scratch daily, including big-as-your-head muffins that are a meal by themselves. The TC Reubens is stacked with lean corned beef, a special blend of sauerkraut, dried cherries and provolone cheese. The Green House Salad
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Led by Erin Gray, MA, LPC, CAGCS, bereavement coordinator at Munson Health care Hospice, they will discuss common misconceptions of grief, simple ways to pro vide support, acknowledge the loss, and normalize some of the lesser-known symptoms of grief, and how they present in everyday life.
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In northern Michigan, the Mitchell Creek Course and Little Traverse Golf Club, in Harbor Springs (Offield Family Viewlands Working Forest Reserve), were both pur chased by land conservancies on their way to becoming nature preserves.
Location: 995 Hideaway Valley Dr., Harbor Springs. For more information, call 231-3470991 or visit LandTrust.org.
The Traverse Area District Library will host Community Conversations: Sup porting Someone Who Is Grieving, from 6 to 8 p.m., September 29; a dialogue on how difficult it can be to support someone that is grieving a significant loss.
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Cold, Frothy & Delicious! pasta marinated in a citrus blend, tossed with fresh baby spinach, dried cherries, walnuts, mandarin oranges and topped with citrus chicken. A breakfast menu includes the local favorite Eggs Neptune, made with homemade crab cakes, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and hash browns. Location: 115 E. Front St., Traverse City. For more information, call 231-929-7687 or visit GreenHouseCafeTC.com.
Licensed massage therapists Sarah Johnson and Liz Madell specialize in therapeutic massage, my ofascial release, prenatal massage and massage for children 5 to 13 years old, including those with autism and cerebral palsy Location: 2780 Charlevoix Ave., Unit 12, Petoskey. For appointments and more information, call 231-489-8008, email UpNorthWellness AndMassage@gmail.com or visit UpNorthWellnessAndMassage.com.
KUDOS Up North Wellness and Massage is celebrating their fifth anniversary of providing a unique and intuitive massage experience for pain relief and mobility. They offer therapeutic massage, deep tissue massage, reiki for stress reduction, prenatal mas sage, couples massage, athletic mas sage, kinesiotaping and energy work
The 27-acre Cotton Creek Farms alpaca ranch began with the simple idea of having a few alpacas, sheep and chickens—a hobby farm to keep Jason busy after retirement. Owners Jason, Rebecca and Hunter Gill said goodbye to their high-stress jobs, long commutes and busy schedules after living in the Detroit suburbs for two de cades and moved to northern Michigan.
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Vitamin E Enhances Cancer Immunotherapy
“This study broadens our understanding of factors that can influence responses to immunotherapies,” says author Dihua Yu, M.D., Ph.D. Unlike chemotherapy, which acts directly on cancerous tumors, immunotherapy treats pa tients by revitalizing their immune system and “teaching” it how to identify and destroy cancer cells.
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In a study published in Cancer Discovery, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Cen ter reported that vitamin E can enhance immunotherapy responses in cancer patients by stimulating the activity of dendritic cells in tumors. Combing the records of patients with melanoma, breast, colon and kidney cancers that were being treated with immunotherapy, they found that taking vitamin E improved survival times and boosted treatment responses. In laboratory work, the researchers demonstrated that vitamin E directly binds and blocks the activity of the SHP1 checkpoint protein in dendritic cells, which primes T cells for an anti-tumor immune response.
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The pandemic has challenged both children’s learning environments and their emotional well-being, but new research shows that playing adventurously outdoors and participating in team sports can help lower their mental health risks. Researchers from the UK University of Exeter surveyed nearly 2,500 parents of 5-to-11-year-olds in the UK and Northern Ireland. The study found that kids that climbed trees, rode bikes, jumped from high surfaces and had other outdoor adventures without adult supervision experienced a lower incidence of anxiety and depres sion, and were more upbeat during the COVID-19 lock down. In another study, researchers from California State University, Fullerton, found that kids in team sports like volleyball and soccer, but not others in individual sports like gymnastics and wrestling, did better emotionally and mentally. Analyzing data from 11,235 kids between 9 and 13 years old, they found that compared to kids that did not participate in sports, those that were on teams had a lower incidence of attention issues, social problems, anx iety, depression and withdrawal. Kids that participated in individual sports had higher levels of those mental health challenges.
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Age Is Not Just a Number
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Until recently, age was determined by the year on our birth certificate, but “bio age” is the new number to pay attention to. It might not only predict health outcomes down the road,
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L ongevity, a human quest through the ages, is now a hot topic among scientific researchers that assert there has never been a better time to maximize our potential for metabolic renewal. Biological age—the state of our health at the cellular level—is in the spotlight, as are the anti-aging benefits of science-supported phytonutrients, cell-rejuvenating foods and safe, non-surgical, stem cell procedures. Functional medicine, with its focus on the bi ology-based root causes of disease, is also a rising star in the arena of age reversal. No matter which path we follow to aging vibrantly, the most inspiring takeaway is that lifestyle, not genes, determines destiny. “On average in the United States, the last 16 years of life are spent with multiple diagnoses and on multiple medications. We are giving our hard-earned money to pharmacies, hospitals and nursing facilities,” says Kara Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor in Newtown, Connecticut, and the author of Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. She and other researchers contrast “lifespan”, the years from birth to death, to “healthspan”, the years spent in good health free of age-related disease and disability. “Lifespan is not necessarily healthspan, and we can change that,” she says.
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The results, published last year in the journal Aging, showed that three years of bio age were reduced in the target group in just eight weeks compared to the control group. “What we eat, our stress load and our response to it, the quality of the air we breathe and if we exercise are all drivers or reducers of our bio age. Knowing this, we absolutely need to take responsibility for our lives,” says Fitzgerald.Thisbio age reversal is good news when we look at the grim statistics. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
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“Bio age is how fast our bodies are aging, and aging is the main risk factor for all diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, cardiovas cular disease, dementia and neurodegenerative disorders,” says Fitzgerald, noting that only 10 to 20 percent of longevity outcomes areFitzgeraldgenetic. and her team drove this point home with the first randomized, controlled study on the power of lifestyle and diet to turn back the biological age clock. Based upon functional medi cine, the program enrolled 18 healthy men between ages 50 and 72 in a target group and 20 in a control group. Those in the target group ate a nutrient-rich diet, slept seven hours a night, practiced relaxation techniques and took supplemental probiotics and phytonutrients. They ate only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., exer cised for at least 30 minutes five days a week, avoided sweets and consumed two cups of dark, leafy, greens and three cups each of cruciferous vegetables and colorful vegetables daily, as well as six ounces of animal protein.
. Research published in the journal Marine Drugs in 2017 indicates bladder wrack’s anti-inflammatory and anti-tumoral properties, as well as its potential to protect the liver and normalize high blood sugar and bloodFisetin,pressure.apowerful flavonoid found in certain foods like strawberries, peaches, apples, persimmons, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, rivals ever-beneficial quercetin. Research published last year in the European Journal of Pharmacology cites fisetin’s nu merous potential benefits for neurodegenerative conditions such
Harvard genetics professor David Sinclair, author of the seminal Lifespan: Why We Age—And Why We Don’t Have To, discovered antioxidant-rich resveratrol in grapes in 2003. Since then, he and other researchers have found additional compounds with the ability to activate longevity pathways. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD, or B3), a coenzyme involved in many met abolic processes essential to life, has been shown to rejuvenate aging mice, increasing energy-producing mitochondria in the cells and fortifying muscle mass. The body makes less NAD as we age, but research suggests that intermittent fasting, exercise and heat saunas can stimulate this youth-preserving molecule. NAD-boost ing supplements are also on the market, but consuming foods like naturally fermented sauerkraut, raw milk, nutritional yeast and pumpkin seeds is also a good strategy.
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Eating to reduce inflammation is key, and there is power on our plates when we add some of Fitzgerald’s longevity boosters like turmeric, green tea, shitake mush rooms, wild-caught salmon, eggs, liver and sunflower seeds. A study last year in Experimental Gerontology reported that the amino acid L-theanine, found particularly in green tea, reduced oxidative stress, liver degeneration and inflammatory responses in aging rats.
Chronic, unmanaged stress is a major factor in physical and mental decline due to elevated levels of cortisol. “Stress threatens the health and diversity of our gut bacteria, leading to increased gut permeability, a central mechanism underlying widespread inflammation, which is the cornerstone of all chronic degenerative conditions,” says Perlmutter. “Those conditions as a category are ranked by the World Health Organiza tion as the number one cause of death on our planet Fitzgeraldtoday.”concurs, “Excessive inflam mation—an imbalanced immune re sponse—accelerates the aging process, and it increases with stress. Stress is the gasoline on the fire of aging.”
“While stem cell treatment has been quite effective, it is important to remember that avoiding chemicals in the environment, exercising vigorously and maintaining a low BMI [body mass index] are clearly the most important factors in good health,” advises Prodromos. Marlaina Donato is an author, composer and painter. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.
Even with exciting advances in the pro motion of long life, experts are unanimous in stressing that going into our golden years disease-free begins and ends with individual lifestyle choices, starting with what we put in our mouths. “Diet is the most critical variable in terms of our metabolic destiny. It’s been said that a person can’t exercise away a poor diet, and there’s great wisdom in this state ment,” says Perlmutter.
“Stem cells improve DNA methyla tion and telomere length, and result in a reduced physiologic age compared to your chronologic age,” says Chadwick Prodromos, a Chicago-based, board-cer tified orthopedic surgeon and the founder of the Prodromos Stem Cell Institute, in Antigua. “Joint replacements are offered quite liberally nowadays, but most of our patients with severe arthritis who were offered joint replacements do well in our care without them for virtually any joint in the body.” Prodromos and his team combine umbilical cord-derived stem cell treatment (non-embryonic/fetal) with spe cially selected nutritional supplements and in some patients, platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid injections.
as Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and vascular dementia. The Trifecta of Acid, Inflammation and Stress Chronic systemic inflammation is now understood to be the physiological spring board for most diseases ranging from can cer to depression, but its connection to uric acid is critical in producing free radicals that accelerate aging. “Unfortunately, most doctors look upon uric acid solely as a risk marker for gout. We now recognize that uric acid serves as a powerful signal in the body to prepare for food and water scarcity,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, author of The New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and the recent Drop Acid, a guide to lowering uric acid in the body. “Uric acid levels above 5.5 milligrams per decilitre trigger the body to raise the blood pressure, increase the blood sugar, become insu lin-resistant and increase the formation and storage of body fat,” he says. “Central to regaining metabolic health and reducing risk for metabolic conditions like Alzhei mer’s disease, coronary artery disease and Type 2 diabetes is reining in uric acid.”
Radical Renewal Without Surgery In the daily survival game, the body’s stem cells generate specialized cells to replace those throughout the body that are damaged and dying. This ongoing repair process slows down as we advance in years, but cutting-edge procedures offer new hope for conditions ranging from arthritis to age-related brain fog.
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In 1967, Tao Porchon-Lynch left a suc cessful Hollywood career as a model and actress to become a full-time yogi in her 50s. At age 87, she added ballroom dancing to her list of passions and at 93, she landed in the Guinness World Records as the oldest yoga teacher on the planet. She continued to teach a weekly yoga class just days before her death at age 101. “I love seeing students realize what is possible,” Porchon-Lynch said in an interview, and her words are an added incentive to reap the many benefits of a regular yoga practice at any Whetherage. it involves getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depres sion and tame high blood pressure. Yoga has been around for thousands of years for good reason, and health organizations like the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center are now recommending the healing modality for a better quality of life.
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How a Yoga Practice Keeps Us Young by Maya Whitman
Ancient Moves for Modern Life
“What I learned is that we need four essential physical skills to navigate through life as we age—strength, flexibility, balance and agili ty—and we get that from yoga. We can find independence in our everyday life, and we don’t need a vigorous yoga class to do that,” says Ruth Pipitone, a gentle yoga instruc tor at various studios and senior centers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. For those that only associate the practice with youthful bodies and hip yoga gear, yoga is a full-spec trum practice. “Anyone can do yoga—gentle yoga, chair yoga and even wheelchair yoga.”
According to a 2016 study of 227 par ticipants reported in the journal Topics in
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In essence, we deepen as we age, and yoga can meet us on a multidimensional level. “Yoga does not have to mean poses. Possi bilities are infinite, and adaptations are unlimited, based upon our needs,” says Blair. Connect with Maya Whitman at ekstasis28@gmail.com.
Geriatric Rehabilitation, just 12 minutes of daily gentle yoga over 10 years improved bone mineral density in the spine and upper legs. About four in five participants had osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone density), indicating that yoga is a good strategy for the 10 million Americans over the age of 50 with osteoporosis and the 44 million with osteopenia. For Terecita “Ti” Blair, yoga offered a new way of life after a catastrophic automobile accident in 2009. The Denver-based trauma and resilience educator and 2017 SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year says, “Virtually any style or type of yoga can appeal and work well for you today, but not tomorrow. Therefore real ‘yoga’ is about adaptability, and yes, those of us with compromised joints, immune systems, pain, disability and illness can absolutely benefit fromThoseyoga.”with conditions ranging from cancer to Parkinson’s dis ease can reap benefits from an appropriate yoga environment. In 2021, a meta-analysis of 12 studies published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that yoga can increase muscle strength, mobility, balance and lower body flexibility in mature adults. An older study from Temple Uni versity showed that Iyengar yoga can improve balance and prevent falls in women over 65 years old.
The keystone of all yoga practice is working with the breath, an action that is naturally compromised by just getting out of bed and into the day’s challenges. “Most adults breathe from their chest. That’s where we activate the stress response of fight, flight or freeze. We need to use the lower lungs, too, so we can activate the para sympathetic nervous system to find calm,” says Pipitone Blair, who specializes in helping others to find emotional equi librium after trauma, concurs: “The nervous system is symbiotic with the breath, and vice versa. A long, deep inhale and a long, slow exhale can act as an immediate elixir for the nervous system to recognize that, in that moment, we are okay.” She has taught groups of people, some in wheelchairs and hospital beds, and she “still experienced the entire room shift when breathing together. As long as we are able to consciously notice breath, we can do yoga.”Nomatter how many trips we take around the sun, tapping into the life force can give us a new perspective. “I use asana (yoga poses) to examine my thoughts and feelings and to find introspec tion to examine what is happening with myself physically, as well as mentally and emotionally,” says Pipitone. “You become more mindful of what you need to carry with you and what you don’t need to carry with you.”
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Heading Off Headaches
attacks, which according to the Migraine Research Foundation affect 12 percent of people in the U.S., are about three times more common in women than in men. Classic symptoms, which can be mild to severe, include throbbing or pounding pain located in the sinuses, forehead, back of the head or one of the temples
According to Alexander Feoktistov, M.D., Ph.D., founder of the Synergy Integrative Headache Center, in Chicago, many head aches are caused by some form of stress.
Triggers Migraine can be triggered by changes in the weather, fatigue, stress, anxiety, insufficient sleep, dehydration and hormonal changes, according to the American Migraine Foun dation Headaches can also be provoked by certain allergens, such as cigarette smoke, exposure to harsh chemicals in cleaning or beauty products, mold, dust, caffeine, alcohol and fermented foods.
Headaches are one of the most common pain conditions in the world. According to the Cleveland Clinic, up to 75 percent of adults have had a headache in the past year. While symp toms vary in scope and intensity, under standing the underlying cause of a head ache can lead to better treatment outcomes. Most headaches can be treated holistically, and lifestyle modifications can be key to lasting relief. There are more than 150 types of headaches, with the most common being tension, migraine and cluster. Migraine
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“Both physical and emotional stress can manifest with headaches. These are often triggered by changes in a routine or schedule, which throws the body’s regulatory rhythm off. Skipping meals, varying your sleep patterns and exercising inconsistently can all confuse the body and lead to a headache, varying in intensity from dull and distracting to severe and debilitating,” he explains.
Supplements Help Nutritional supplements can also be helpful, Renee says. “Increasing nutrients such as magnesium, coenzyme Q-10 and riboflavin can help minimize pain. Before stocking up on supplements, be sure to consult with a holistic practitioner to make sure you are making the wisest and safest selections for you. Many nutrients can be found in com mon foods like dark chocolate, leafy greens, seeds and nuts, meat, fatty fish and legumes.”
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Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.
“Fear, self-criticism and invalidating the self can be the root of a headache.”
Renee also suggests maintaining a regular exercise routine to ward off headaches.
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While not completely understood, men tal stress and anxiety can also be a trigger.
“The best acupressure point for headaches is the soft skin in-between the thumb and pointer finger. Massage it for 20 to 30 seconds at a time to relieve pain or hold it for 10 seconds,” she says. “Migraines are caused by vascular dilation in the head, so I recommend putting your hands and feet in hot water or taking a bath to stimulate blood flow away from the head to the rest of the body.”
“The mind-body connection is fierce,” says Christina P. Kantzavelos, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in chronic illness and pain at Begin Within Today, in San Diego. “It’s important to keep in mind that pain literally originates in the brain. I use a Constructed Awareness approach with clients and bring curiosity to the pain they are experiencing, including headaches. What thoughts and emotions are coming up when they focus on the pain?” she says. “Physical symptoms are often the manifestation or tangible evidence of what is going on in your unconscious mind. Our bodies become stronger or weaker, depending on our emo tional state. Fear, self-criticism and invalidat ing the self can be the root of a headache.”
“The less active someone is, the tighter their muscles are and the more likely they will experience headaches. Make sure to get out for a walk every day, or try running to keep the body and mind moving. Yoga is another great activity as a mindfulness practice that decreases stress and also keeps the body moving to eliminate tension.”
Don’t Forget Exercise
Feoktistov recommends that patients expe riencing headaches start with lifestyle modi fications and over-the-counter meds such as ibuprofen. “Practice good sleep hygiene, stay hydrated by drinking water and minimiz ing caffeine, and introduce meditation as a way of focusing on what’s physically and emotionally going on in your body,” he says.
“If headaches disrupt your daily routine, are severe or frequent and/or poorly controlled with over-the-counter medications, it’s time to seek help from a headache specialist or other medical professional who can work with you on a path to healing.”
Try Acupuncture or Acupressure Evidence suggests that acupuncture is effective in relieving the pain of headaches by changing the flow of energy, increasing blood circulation, releasing endorphins and relaxing muscles. Acupressure and other techniques can be done anywhere, says chiropractor and acupuncturist Michele Renee, director of integrative care at Northwestern Health Sci ences University, in Bloomington, Minnesota.
The Mind-Body Connection
M ind-body physician Lissa Rankin, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute in the San Francisco Bay Area, takes readers on her decade-long journey in her latest book, Sacred Medicine: A Doctor’s Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of Healing. She pro vides a discerning guide to the sometimes perilous paths available to patients when wellness fads, lifestyle changes and doctors have failed them.
After 14 years of studying and practicing conventional medicine, I left it at age 37 because I became disillusioned and “mor ally injured” by the limitations of conven tional medicine and the U.S. health care system, which give lip service to a patient’s well-being and ultimately are about the financial bottom line. I never lost respect for the life-saving aspects of conventional medicine. I simply believed it shouldn’t be the only medicine in my medicine bag. It only took me nine wise words
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by Linda Sechrist months to realize that I could quit my job as an Ob-Gyn, but I couldn’t quit my calling. That which drew me to medicine from age 7 was still alive in me. I began spiritually seeking to find out what else heals. During my years of studying and practicing everything along the health, wellness, psychology, yoga and spirituality gamut, I tried many things, cherry-picking from various spiritual traditions, Eastern religions and New Age spirituality. None of these quite fit either. I found as much shadow in this camp as I did in the conven tional medicine camp. Why use a carefully balanced brew of several healing interventions? Limiting how you approach your health care to one camp or the other could prevent you from having the best possible health outcome. There’s light and shadow in both camps. My book helps educate readers so they can practice discernment and make wise choices about which tools from the world’s medicine bag serves them best. It’s meant to help them become more
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Because healing is a return to wholeness, connecting with your whole health intelligences—mental, intuitive, emotional and somatic—must be the foundational part of your healing journey to create conditions which make the body miracle-prone. I think of the work of integrating them as I do a symphony that requires a conductor to arrange and harmonize the intelligences. I call the conductor the “inner pilot light”.
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For example, if we’re making medical decisions or any signifi cant decision, it’s important to consult all the intelligences. Con sider not only what the mind is telling you about what’s wise and smart and what the science shows, but what intuition is telling you about what might be in your best interests. Or consider what your gut or other aspects of your body are feeling. It’s not only the gut that can give us somatic intelligence. We can tune into various intelligences all over our body. Some healers I’ve met are finely tuned into this kind of intelligence to the point that they can ask a “yes” or “no” question and feel the answer somatically. They use this as one of the ways to guide themselves and their clients. What part does trauma play in sacred medicine?
Although trauma as a cause of physical disease might be disputed by skeptics who resist information that contradicts their world view, the body of scientific data linking psychological trauma and both pediatric and adult-onset disease is airtight. According to so many sources in the mainstream medical literature, anywhere from 60 to 80 percent of illnesses have stress-related emotional underpinnings. What causes stress? Trauma does.
Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Connect at lysechrist@gmail.com.
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Neighborly Sharing More than 50 tool-lending libraries exist in cities like Denver, Seattle, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., allowing people to “cut down on waste and overbuying, while helping out neighbors,” reports The Washington Post. Typically, they are staffed by volunteers and supported by nominal, income-based annual fees.
“When you need a pressure washer once a year or decide to put in a garden, you don’t really need to own those tools,” says treasurer Stephanie Kane. People are allowed to take on projects they couldn’t otherwise afford, she says, “or they utilize existing skills to build the life they want, or even get a business off the ground.”
To combat inflation, which is squeezing family budgets, Americans are increasingly exploring shared resources and eco-friend ly alternatives like thrift stores, flea markets
T ucked into the Blue Ridge Moun tains of North Carolina, Asheville is a DIY kind of community, attracting artists, musicians, yoginis, homesteaders and other folks looking to live a simpler life. When they garden and undertake home repairs, Ashevillans find it easy to cut expenses: They’ve formed a collective tool shed, the Asheville Tool Library, which offers them the use of 2,000 donated tools ranging from safety goggles to leaf mulchers and circular saws.
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and rummage sales. Often aided by online technology, local shared enterprises and secondhand shops are saving people money and reducing the impact of excess consumerism on the environment.
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Starting a tool-lending library begins by connecting with other people in the community, using local online groups and co-op bulletin boards to attract volunteers and donations, or hosting a drive for peo ple to clean out their basements, Kane says. As memberships grow, additional tools can be purchased and employees can be hired. Web site design and inventory tracking in Asheville and elsewhere is simplified by the “library of things” software from MyTurn.com
Another way that people share resourc es is through Little Free Libraries—the charming “library on a stick” boxes on neighborhood posts and fences that give away books to passersby. It began in Hud son, Wisconsin, in 2009, when Todd Bol built a tiny model of a one-room school house as a tribute to his deceased mother, an educator and voracious reader. He stocked it with books and put it on a post in his front yard for neighbors and friends. The concept became so popular that he built more and gave them away. Today, more than 150,000 Little Free Libraries are found in communities worldwide.
Hennepin County, Minnesota, which includes Minneapolis, has resolved to send zero waste to its landfills by 2030. Part of this effort includes the Choose to Reuse campaign, which encourag es people to shop secondhand as a way to save money, help the environment, reduce packaging, support local businesses and find uniqueNonprofititems.thrift stores like Goodwill Industries and The Salva tion Army or those run by longtime charities like the American Cancer Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani mals have well-established reputations and proven track records. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore has more than 900 locations nationwide, offering an ever-changing stock of secondhand furni ture, household items and building materials like doors, windows and lighting fixtures. On the other hand, for-profit thrift stores, even if they claim a link to a worthy cause, often donate a much smaller percentage of profits to charity and are reluctant to release financial figures, reports Salon.com.
With a little enterprise, savvy and flexibility, mass consumerism can be circumvented by sharing community resources and fre quenting quality secondhand stores. As Kane puts it, “The sharing economy is essentially about leading a less consumerist lifestyle.”
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An influx of online resellers adds even more choices for secondhand items. Although they make shopping more convenient, online sites carry risks: In 2019, the Federal Trade Commission reported more than 173,000 instances of online shopping fraud. When shopping online for secondhand items, experts advise, it’s wise to shop and pay on a trusted website or app, and to avoid using a personal debit card. Be sure there are photos of the product. On sites like Craigslist, eBay and Facebook, check each seller’s rating and thoroughly review all buyers’ comments before making a purchase.
Whether housed in a local storefront or existing digitally online, resale shops have become big business due to pandemic-inspired decluttering and belt-tightening pursuits. Industry analysts expect thrift store clothing sales to grow globally 11 times faster than fast fashion and to be worth twice as much, at $84 billion, by 2030. Buying secondhand benefits not only shoppers, but also local governments struggling with the expense of operating landfills.
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Many types of food can be dehydrated, in cluding fruit, veggies, meat, fish, herbs and nuts. “It’s easier to say what can’t be dehy drated,” Cancler says. “The general rule is you don’t want to dehydrate food that has a high fat content, such as fatty meats or avocados.” They go rancid quickly during storage. While there are dehydrated, highfat foods sold commercially such as cheese, peanut butter and eggs, these are processed using special equipment and techniques that can’t be copied in a home kitchen. Sliced strawberries, chopped onions or celery are good foods for beginners.
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When done correctly, dehydrating food is a safe method for maintaining its original state, says Tracey Brigman, NCHFP associate director and University of Georgia clinical assistant professor. “Dehydrators remove the water content in foods, resulting in a low risk of bacteria and spoilage.”
Almost Anything Can be Dehydrated
Julia Skinner, founder and director of Root-Kitchens.com, an online fermentation and food history company, adds that when foods theydehydrated,areshrink and therefore take up less storage space. “They’re great to pack for traveling or for small tomatoes.”asflavors,tratealsoDehydratingkitchens.canconcensomesuchwithdried
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“People tend to throw those foods away a lot. They buy them and don’t use it all up before they spoil. Dehydrate leftover strawberries for snacks and dehydrate vegetables to use in soups or stews,” Cancler suggests.
rying food is the oldest known method of food preservation. Middle and Far Eastern cultures have used the sun and wind to dry foods since 12,000 B.C., ac cording to the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP). Today, the easy availability of food dehydrators offers a convenient way to preserve the fall harvest.
Unlike other food preservation methods such as canning or fermenting, dehydrating food does not require lots of special equipment, tools or skill. “Dehydrating food is super easy to do,” says Carole Cancler, the Hawaii-based author of the Complete Dehydrator Cookbook. “Drying food is more forgiving. You can’t make a lot of mistakes. Canning, if you do it wrong, can make everyone in your family sick.” The only caveat, Cancler says, is that food not thoroughly dried will get moldy. In humid environments, dehydrated foods must be kept tightly sealed to keep out moisture and prevent mold from forming.
Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.
String (such as cotton baker’s twine) Rinse off the fresh herbs and pat them dry. Tie the herbs by the stems in small bunches. Hang them upside-down indoors and out of direct sunlight. Depending on the type of herb, they will take several days to a week or longer to dry. When dry, crush herbs with a mortar and pestle or in a clean coffee grinder. Store in glass jars with tight-fitting lids.
When purchased new, most food dehydrators include recipeWhenbooklets.usinga dehydrator, Skinner ad vises, turn it on to the appropriate setting and lay the food in a single layer on the trays provided, then let the dehydrator run for a few hours. She usually turns food halfway through to prevent sticking.
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She says that ideal temperatures are 125 to 135 degrees, but most standard ov ens only go as low as 170 degrees, which is too warm to dehydrate fruits or vege tables. “Then you must do wacky things like prop the door open to cool down the oven.” The exception, she says, is jerky: “It must be dried at a higher temperature, and lower-end food dehydrator models don’t get hot Sun-dryingenough.”foodsoutdoors is risky, Brigman cautions, due to varied weather conditions. In addition, insects and air pollution have to be considered. “For safety reasons, consumers should really purchase a food dehydrator. While it may be a high cost when you begin dehydrat ing, if you are a serious food preserver, it will save you money in the long term,” she says.
Starter model home food dehy drators, often found at resale stores or rummage sales, can be purchased for about $50. Some have adjustable temperature settings for different kinds of foods.
Lightly spray two fruit roll tray liners from an electric dehydrator with vegetable oil cook ing spray. Spread mango mixture evenly to ¼-inch thickness on the trays. Position fruit roll liners on dryer trays and place in dehydrator. Dry continuously for about 10 hours. Main tain dehydrator air temperature steadily at 140° F. (Monitor the dehydrator air temperature periodically with a thermometer.)
Peel leather from trays while still warm. Leave the second tray on the dehydrator while peeling the first leather, or re-warm leathers slightly in the dehydrator if they cool too much prior to peeling. Cut into quarters, lay on a piece of clean parchment paper about 1 to 2 inches longer at each end of the leather and roll into fruit leather rolls. When cool, twist the ends of the parchment paper tightly to close. Store fruit rolls in an airtight container for short-term storage, up to about 1 month. Leathers should be stored in a cool, dark dry place. For longer storage up to one year, place tightly wrapped rolls in the freezer.
Source: National Center for Home Food Preservation
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Preheat electric dehydrator to 140° F. Wash and peel mangoes, chop roughly into chunks. Purée in blender until smooth. Pass purée through a food mill or sieve; discard any coarse fiber extracted in food mill. Add honey and spices to the purée and mix thoroughly.
Remove trays from dehydrator when purée is dry, with no sticky areas (about 10 hours— this will be highly dependent on the relative humidity of the drying room). Test for dryness by touching gently in several places near the center of leather; no indentation should be evident.
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4 cups mango purée (from about 4 large, unripe mangoes)
1 cup clover honey ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves
Fresh herbs of choice (basil, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme and dill are all good candidates)
Cancler says that in some cases an oven can be used to dehydrate food, but it isn’t the most cost-effective method. “I don’t recommend continued use of the oven, because depending on where you live and the type or size of food being dried, drying can take anywhere from eight to 36 hours. Running an electric or gas range for that long uses a lot of energy.”
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Vitamins, Minerals and Joint Support. To provide immune and antiox idant support, and to bolster digestion, skin and coat health and overall wellness, a basic supplement should contain vitamins and minerals as well as small amounts of glucos amine and chondroitin for joint support.
Probiotics are living, healthy bacteria and yeasts, many of which are a part of a dog’s or cat’s microbiome. They can assist with healing in a variety of ways, including producing healthy fatty acids; decreasing the attachment of harmful bacteria and yeasts to the intestinal walls;
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Enzymes and Probiotics. Digestive enzymes are used in supplemental form to improve or increase digestion and nutrient absorption. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources such as bacteria or fungi. Enzymes are important especially when the animal’s digestive processes become exhausted or inefficient, such as during periods of stress or such gastrointestinal diseases as acute gastroenteritis, pancreatitis or either liver or inflammatory bowel disease. Enzymes may also be helpful for cancer, allergies and arthritis.
The market for pet products is awash with supplements, so it’s not surprising that it can be challenging to figure out what a dog or cat really needs. The foundation of any healthcare program for dogs and cats, regardless of age and breed, is a healthy diet, well-chosen and appropriate supplements, minimal vaccines and medications, and veterinary check-ups.
Basic helpful additions to a pet diet include a vitamin-mineral product, an enzyme and probiotic combination, and a fatty acid. For older animals, a choline supplement may delay the onset of cognitive disorder. Any tweaking of diet and supplements should follow regular testing that may diagnose a disease in its early stages. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have.
Fatty Acids. A good fatty acid fish oil supplement is also important. There are many brands on the market; some offer the flexibility of being administered either as a liquid (pump) or gel capsule. Phytoplankton, which serves as a food source for fish, is the source of the active ingredients docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Fish oil tends to be derived from cold-water fish rich in EPA and DHA such as wild (not farmed) salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring. This is beneficial for the treatment of heart disease and may reduce atherosclerosis, throm bosis (blood clots), coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, sudden cardiac death and stroke. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, fish oil is often used for dogs and cats for the treatment of skin problems, arthritis and cancer, along with heart, inflammatory bowel, autoimmune and kidney diseases. It may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in cancer patients, decrease cancer growth and metastasis, and reduce wasting in undernourished animals.
Choline. For dogs and cats 5 years old and up, a choline (phosphatidylcholine) sup plement addresses aging changes that affect the brain and can lead to cognitive disorder.
Choline is a component of several major phospholipids that are critical for normal cell membrane structure and function. The body uses it to maintain water balance; to control cell growth and gene expression; as a component of lung surfactant; and most importantly, to pro duce the major nerve transmitter acetylcholine. It may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering homocysteine levels.
Shawn Messonnier, DVM, is the author of several books on veterinary medicine.
Choline is used to treat high cholesterol, improve memory and protect the liver. It may prevent fatty liver syndrome (especially in diabetics), help prevent or treat cognitive disorder and support liver function. It may reduce insulin requirements in diabetics and can reduce seizure frequency.
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Supplements other than these can be used as needed, based on the results of diagnostic testing and regular veterinary health exams.
Under the guidance of a holistic or integrative veterinarian, supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity.
Free Goddess Workout: Beginner Belly Dance Class – 6-7pm. Calling Goddesses of all ages, sizes, shapes and ethnicities. No dance experience neces sary. A 6-wk session begins Sept 16. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E Eighth St, Traverse City. Register: 231-313-5577. AmiraHamzarRaks.com.
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Fall Mushroom Foray – 1-3pm. Tour the woods and fields with a naturalist to freshen up on your mushroom identification skills. On the trek you will seek, find and identify fun fall fungi. In the process, learn about the life cycles, habitats and features of these organisms. $10/person. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. GrassRiver.org.
National Alpaca Farm Day – 10am-5pm. Meet more than 50 alpacas boys and girls, including babies, feed them, take selfies and shop for alpaca products in the 1,200-sq-ft store. No dogs allowed. Admission free. Cotton Creek Farms, 11885 Jewell Rd., Thompson ville. 231-631-2341. CottonCreekFarms.com.
The Connection of Food to Health – 12:30pm, social; 1pm, meeting. Devin Moore, Education and Outreach Coordinator of Oryana Community Co-op, will discuss ways to become a more confident label reader and how to eat healthy on a budget. Elk Rapids Harbor Pavilion, Isle of Pines Dr, Elk Rapids. ElkRapidsGardenClub.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 A Virtual Walk Through the Trees of The Botanic ongoing events daily Healing Immersion Retreats – Thru Fall. With Aria Mae Everts. Schedule a 1-day, immersive, private healing retreats for individuals and couples. For those during a difficult or transformative life event or decision that seek further guidance. Free consultation. Bellaire. For more info: 774-578-2762, Aria@AriaMae.com or AriaMae.com. Get Hydrated on the Go – Renue Wellness offer ing Quench intravenous (IV) hydration to provide individuals holistic options for promoting wellness. Mobile IV and other services provided by board-cer tified nurse practitioner Kimberly Marino. For more info: RenueWellness.net. Sacred Lights Collective Events – A digital platform and virtual community for seekers and facilitators to walk the spiritual path together offering daily classes, groups and workshops. With Aria Mae Everts. Virtual. 774-578-2762. SacredLightsCollective.com.
Yoga Fundraiser and Introduction to Fall Session – 7:30am-6:45pm. Yoga for Health Education Center for Conscious Living offering 15 1-hr classes de signed to introduce people of all ages to the personal health and restorative benefits of non-competitive exercise. 14-wk fall session of classes begins Sept 7. Proceeds donated to Northern Michigan Environmen tal Action Council. $10/class ($15 for 2; $20 for 3). The Village Center, 1200 W 11th St, Ste 106, Traverse City. 231-922-9642. YogaForHealthTC.com.
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Garden – Dr. Bob Schutzki will take a walk through the Garden to look at its trees of all shapes and sizes. He’ll cover their ornamental characteristics and cite preferences as well as how you can use them in your own home landscaping. View Sept 25-30. Registra tion required: TheBotanicGarden.org.
The Wise Woman Map of Life & Love – Thurs days, Sept 1-Nov 30. 7pm. Study with Corinna Wood from home this fall. A groundbreaking toolkit for inner growth and healing for Earth-based wom en. Online. 888-222-6933. CorinnaWood.com/study.
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Golf Fore Manna – 12-5pm. Join Manna Food Project for 18 holes of golf, lunch, prizes, auctions and dinner. The Moor Course, 250 Heather Dr, Harbor Springs. Register: 231-347-8852 or MannaFoodProject.org.
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Author Talk by Tim Mulherin: Exploring that “Up North” State of Mind – 6pm. Based on his book, Sand, Stars, Wind, & Water: Field Notes from Up North, Tim Mulherin shares thoughts on identity, place and belonging. The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Dr, Traverse City. TheBotanicGarden.org.
Charlevoix’s 34th Annual Little but Mighty Bridge Walk – Gather together at 12:30pm at the Townhouse Bar, then walk to the North side of the bridge and walk the bridge after the 1pm bridge raise. Donations for the Charlevoix Food Pantry. Charlevoix.org.
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Leif Eriksson Day Row & Run – 9am-1pm. A 1-mile boat race and 5K foot race to celebrate the life of Leif Eriksson and the Viking way. $25. 307 Chi cago Ave, Charlevoix. Facebook.com/rowandrun.
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Nature Connection Programs for Teens – 10am3pm. Sept 21-22, Oct 16-17, Nov 20-21. Ages 12-18. Learn the knowledge of the naturalist, the skills of the survivalist and the attitude of the caretaker. $300. The Human Nature School, 143 acres in Anishinaabe territory (office at 1200 W 11th St, Ste, 115, Traverse City. 231-492-0343. Kriya@HumanNatureSchool. org. HumanNatureSchool.org. Outdoor Cooking Demonstration – 6-7:30pm. Join MSU educators, Jane Rapin and Michelle Smith, on a walk to harvest Three Sisters veggies and then watch as they prepare a delicious stew. Free. The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Dr, Traverse City. Registration required: TheBotanicGarden.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Birdwatching Hike – 8am. Join Michigan Legacy Art Park’s executive director & birding guide Angie Quinn on a birdwatching hike through the Art Park. $5, free/17 & under. Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville. CrystalMountain.com. Health & Wellness Craft & Vendor Expo –10am-3pm. Health and wellness businesses coming together to educate you on how to live healthy lives. Free. Gaylord Eagles Aerie #1825, 515 S Wisconsin Ave, Gaylord. Tinyurl.com/3c5edypa. Community Hike & Meditation – 10:30am. Join Heather of Yen Yoga and Fitness for a mindful walk as you explore the trails and beauty of northern Michigan. Hike is under 2 miles; open to all fitness levels. Free. Ransom Lake Natural Area, Lake Ann. YenYogaFitness.com.
Community Conversations: Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving – 6-8pm. A dialogue on how dif ficult it can be to support someone that is grieving a significant loss. Led by Erin Gray. Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City. 231-932-8502. Ask@tadl.org. MyMichaelsPlace.net.
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18 yrs or older. No dance experience necessary. 7-wk session begins Sept 20 Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E Eighth St, Traverse City. Register: 231-313-5577. AmiraHamzarRaks.com.
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Reflection and Re-Creation Retreat 2022 – Oct 9-13. Learn the groundbreaking work of Dr. Joe Dispenza. Experience how to mentally rewire your brain to be more creative and trusting, less rigid and fearful. Includes: morning yoga practices; drumming meditation by StrongHeart DrumMedicine; healing meditation by Mother FireFly’s Healing; time to explore nature and more. Nature – A Michigan Re treat, 2988 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City. Details. Kennith Scott: 231-883-7769
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Farm to Table Dinner & Tour – 6-10pm. Enjoy a sumptuous farm-to-table dinner and tour at Cas tle Farms. Catered by Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering. 3-course meal will showcase meats and vegetables sourced from local farms. A chef intro duction will accompany each dish. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.
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Paddle Antrim Festival – Sept 15-17. Celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of North ern Michigan. Includes a 2-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Register by Sept 12, 10am: PaddleAntrim.com/festival.
Free Beginner Burlesque Dance Class – 6-7pm. Calling goddesses of all sizes, shapes and ethnicities
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Charlevoix Farmers Market – Thru Oct 6. 8am1pm. 400 Bridge Str, Charlevoix. CharlevoixMI. gov/338/Farmers-Market. Yoga in East Park – 8:30-9:30am. Charlevoix Yoga offers yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday weather permitting. $20. East Park 400 Bridge St, Charlevoix. CharlevoixYoga.com. Weekly Facebook Live with Dr. McSwain – 5:306pm. More info: MIHolisticMed.com. Living with Joy – Thru Oct 20. 6-7:30pm. Lift up your spirit and join chose joy, releasing struggle, and opening to your unlimited potential for personal power and spiritual transformation. $10 donation. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E Eighth St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. PureEssence WellnessCenter.com. The Goddess Workout Beginner Hula Dance Class – 6:30-7:30pm. For absolute beginners of all ages, sizes and shapes. Learn basic hula moves and combinations. $80/8-wk session, $15/drop-in. First Congregational Church, 8066 W State St, Central Lake. AmiraHamzarRaks.com. Red Tent: Women’s Circle – 7pm. 2nd Thurs. Meet local women, share your journey and grow together. Hosted by Aria, Red Tents are a gentle introduction to women’s sacred circles. Free. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com. Community Night – 7-9pm. 4th Thurs. Each month we will host a different theme for connecting with your fellow Bellaire community members. Movie nights, potlucks, cacao and conversation, etc. Ev eryone welcome, including families; do not need to practice yoga. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com.
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Interlochen Farmers Market – Thru Oct 30. 9am2pm. Local produce, baked goods, flowers and more. Free admission. Interlochen Corners, US 31 S at J. Maddy Pkwy, Interlochen. 231-378-4488. Kundalini Yoga – 10am. A dynamic, powerful tool that is designed to give you an experience of your en ergetic body. All levels. Sliding scale $10-$20. New Moon Yoga, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City. 231-392-5813. NewMoonYogaStudio.com.
Charlevoix Senior Center Veteran Social & Lunch – 9am-1pm. 1st Tues. Honoring our Veterans. Social beginning at 9am and Free Lunch for Veter an’s at 11:30am. Charlevoix Senior Center, 06906 Norwood Rd, Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org.
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.
fridays Local Ground: Celebrating Local Musicians – Fri & Sat thru Sept 3. Times & dates vary. Celebrate and support local musicians with short outdoor performances for series ticket holders to enjoy while picnicking before the shows and for guests to enjoy while visiting the farm during our Lavender Fest Fridays. 7354 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City. LavenderHillFarm.com. Bellaire Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm. ASI Community Center & Park, 102 Maple St, Bellaire. BellaireChamber.org. Naturalist on the Trail – Thru Aug. 10:30-1:30pm. A naturalist will be stationed outdoors on our trail system, offering a new mobile mini-program each week. Donation. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Register: GrassRiver.org. Local Ground – Thru Sept 4. 6-7pm. Together we celebrate and support local musicians with short outdoor performances Lavender Hill Farm, 7354 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City. LavenderHillFarm. com/local-ground. saturdays Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 7:30am-12pm. Parking lot B, southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City. DowntownTC.com.
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Men’s Circle: Stories in Council – 6:30pm. 1st Sun. An open group of men who come together in a safe, confidential space to share and gain from each other’s experience and presence. Free. Yoga Bel laire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com. mondays Free COVID-19 Testing – 10am-2pm. Pre-regis tration not required but helpful. The Munson Health care Charlevoix Hospital Wellness Workshop, 411 Bridge St, Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org. Farmers Market at the Village – Thru Oct. 2-6pm. Pre sented by The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Free admission. South Historic Front Lawn, 830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City. TheVillageTC.com/farmers-market. Cancer Care Support Discovery Call – 6-6:30pm. For those looking to incorporate a holistic, function al element of care into their cancer treatment plan by working in conjunction with your oncologists, surgeons, primary care physician and physical med icine practitioners. More info: MIHolisticMed.com. Mantra & Meditation with Jess – 7pm. Begins with a light warm up, then moves into a mantra practice, and ends with a simple divine meditation bathing in the stillness of silence. All levels. Sliding scale $10-$20. New Moon Yoga, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City. 231-392-5813. Pre-regis tration required: Jessica@NewMoonYogaStudio. com. NewMoonYogaStudio.com.
Empowerment Circle – 10:30-11:30am. With Heath er Zigler. By bringing new light to an ancient and tradi tional tool used by indigenous people around the globe. Circles are a place to transform ME to WE as a space where the principle of sharing power with each other exists instead of having power over one another. 1st class free. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. HeatherZigler.com. Turntables and Tacos – 4pm-close. Stone Hound Brewing Company, 3593 Bunker Hill Rd, Williams burg. 231-421-5010. StoneHoundBrewing.com.
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Backroads to Bier’s Music Series – 7-9pm. Fri & Sat, Thru Sept. Features local artists throughout Northern Michigan. Bier’s Inwood Brewery, 17959 Ferry Rd, Charlevoix. BiersInwoodBrewery.com.
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Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm. Parking lot B, southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City. DowntownTC.com. Kingsley Farmers Market – Thru Sept 28. 3-7pm. Brownson Memorial Park, 205 S Brownson, King sley. TraverseCity.com. Empowerment Circle – 5:30-6:30pmm. See Tues listing. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. HeatherZigler.com. Wine Down Wednesdays at Castle Farms –6-8pm. Visit 1918 Cellars for live music, food, wine and more. No tickets necessary to enjoy the music. Check their lineup to see who’s going to be performing this summer. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.
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