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am happy to say that I consider my home a haven in every way. From the treasured, vintage home furnish ings I’ve found delight in selecting—made with natural materials like solid wood, glass, silver and brass—to the conscious effort we’ve taken throughout the remodeling of this older house to keep plastics and chemicals out of our daily environment as much as possible, I know that these walls speak to our belief that a healthier home is the foundation of a healthier life.

Considering the health concerns associated with Smart Meters emitting electromag netic fields, we chose to opt out of the having one installed on our home. We feel it is well worth the fee to have Consumers Energy come out and read the standard meter each month compared to having our services controlled from a central location. Small choices like this mean we can feel more at peace every day.

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It’s not just the creative way we’ve decorated our space with charming, artistic ac cents, often handmade and crafted to last. Having this indoor sanctuary touched with nature’s balm can take the edge off of work-at-home days. Bringing the outside indoors can be as simple as placing pine branches or wild rose hips on a windowsill or a jar on the desk filled with dried garden basil or sweetgrass clippings to give us a breath of fresh, seasoned air all year long.

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Our home, in a larger sense, is of course the beautiful Earth, and the health of humanity itself is directly tied to the health of this planet we inhabit. If you have been wanting to create your own personal haven, there are many practical strategies in this month’s feature story, “Sustainable Sanctuaries.” Using building materials and décor free of dangerous chemicals helps not only your family, but the environment as a whole. Sourcing items locally whenever possible represents a tremendous opportunity to help our ecosystem, too.

When homes became our safe shelters during the pandemic, many families reconfig ured their living spaces to accommodate new uses. This spirit of renewal is prompting fresh thinking about how houses can promote both human and planetary health. Will you be joining this movement?

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Another part of our harmony at home comes from growing and devouring delicious sustenance from our own land and partaking in seasonal activities to preserve the abundant harvest. We do not use chemicals or genetically modified seeds on our property and can rest assured that the health of our soil is intact.

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Today, we can conveniently connect inside and outside of our homes via phones, tablets and computers to anywhere. Our reliance on this technology comes at a cost, though. Mobile devices are constantly emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs), and radio frequency radiation (RF), which have been linked to neurological, cardiac and pulmonary diseases. This month’s Green Living department tackles this timely issue, suggesting ways to reduce our exposure to radiation through awareness and simple strategies that decrease its damaging effects.

The Rodale Institute, which has long led the effort to promote regenerative organic farming, is drawing public attention to the connection between soil health and human health. In this month’s Wise Words department, project director Nadine Clopton discusses how healing the soil is a prerequisite to healing ourselves. I believe this to be so, and I’m grateful for our small garden and its healthy bounty.

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We hope you are enjoying this month’s issue within your own personal retreat, wherever that may be. There are still warm weather days ahead to be savored with joy and deep gratitude, plus every new day that offers us the opportunity to implement novel changes and positively impact our individual and global healing.

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Owners Larry and Nancy Street say, “When it comes to out door wood furnace/boilers, conventional furnaces are becoming a thing of the past. These furnaces produce much of their heat by burning the gas from baking the wood. By doing this, the emis sions are very minimal. These furnaces use half the wood and produce twice the heat with less work!”

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A McClure,utumn with Maid360, is offering 50 percent off for new clients (moveout cleans and deep cleans not includ ed). Just select the date and time for the professional to show up. Then, a certified cleaner will come over and clean the place while the owner can sit back and McClurerelax. says, “We know inviting someone into your home is a big deal. All Maid360 cleaners are carefully vetted, so we choose the right person to care for your home. We guarantee your Maid360 cleaner will always be backgroundand reference-checked, English-speaking and interviewed in person.” Their goal is friendly, 24/7 customer service with affordable, upfront pricing. Pay securely online only when the cleaning is complete.

Owners David and Carol Saxton explain that infrared salt saunas are an effective method of promoting natural healing and preven tion. Infrared light has the ability to penetrate human tissue, which produces a host of anti-aging health benefits, making infrared saunas one of the hottest therapies for overall healthier living. Clients may choose from 30- or 60-minute sessions and save when purchasing a series of Infraredsessions.saunas don’t heat the air, they warm the body directly to penetrate more deeply. According to the Mayo Clinic, many studies

Crown Royal is the King of Stoves Square Deal Coun try Store is the northern Michigan dealer for Crown Roy al outdoor wood fur naces. They are clean, efficient and costshavelow-maintenance,safe,lowerheatingandaremade in the U.S. Their outdoor wood furnace/boilers are the highest-rated wood furnaces on the market. Made with 409 stainless steel, they are made to last and have a 20-year warranty.

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igher Self Bookstore is offering Holy Fire Reiki training 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., October 8 and 9, led by the bookstore owners and reiki masters Jeff and Jo Currier. They bring a fearless reiki approach to their teaching that creates a sense of confidence, knowledge and empowerment for students. This thorough, hands-on training combines lecture, discussion and real-life experience. Practice time includes giving and re ceiving a complete reiki session using all the hand positions (all the level 2 symbols).

Square Deal Country Store provides Traverse City with high-quality, naturally-minded dog, cat and livestock products with a focus on customer service. They also carry alternative home heat ing options, bird seed, work boots and other articles of clothing.

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The New Age, New Thought, metaphysical bookstore offers products and services that nourish the body, mind and spirit with the opportunity for personal growth, healing, enlightenment, knowledge,

Northern Mich igan’s only in frared salt spa brings a new dimension in overall wellness. Ur ban Oasis now offers Himalayan salt ther apy rooms, massage, reflexology, infrared salt sauna, reiki, facials and more.

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found proof that saunas may help with the treatment of high blood pressure, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, headache, Type 2 diabe tes, arthritis and other conditions.

Location: 900 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City. For more information, call 231-946-5030, email General@SquareDealCountryStore.com or visit SquareDealCountryStore.com and CrownRoyalStoves.com.

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There are classes focusing on mediation, mindfulness and Salty Yoga, plus outstand ing special events like singing bowl sound therapy concerts, Native American flutes and more.

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Chai tea, ubiquitous throughout India and a popular coffeehouse staple in the United States, is actually quite simple to prepare from scratch with a well-stocked spice rack. This sweet-and-spicy beverage combines black tea, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, black pepper, ginger and steaming milk, making it a wonderfully warming, aromatic cold-weather drink. Spice and Tea Merchants of Traverse City carries more than 100 varieties of high-quality loose-leaf teas, from wake-up tea to a detoxifying herbal or healthy green tea packed with antioxidants.

Millen is also passionate about other local charitable orga nizations, and is involved with both Impact 100 Traverse City, which gives grants to local nonprofits, and Spark in the Dark, which facilitates a means for people to reach out to neighbors in times of need.

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Founded in 1966, Benjamin Twiggs provides fine cherry prod ucts and gourmet food to the Traverse City area. They will donate 5 percent of food sales for October to the Women’s Cancer

Location: 1213 E. Front St., Traverse City. For more information, call 231-244-1471, email Leisa@BenjaminTwiggs.com or visit Benjamin Twiggs.com.

Cost for the two-day training is $399. Location: 313 E. Front St., Tra verse City. Preregistration is required at Schedulicity.com/scheduling/ HSBG3S/workshops. For more information, email HigherSelfBook store@gmail.com or visit HigherSelfBookstore.com.

only the finest local ingredients. And while we are famous for ‘everything cherry’, we are continually inspired by the bounty of our area; a land of lush rolling hills, farms and or chards bursting with cherries, raspberries, blueberries and more.”

intuition develop ment, health and well-being. The shop is known for its essen tial oils, reiki treat ments, hypnotherapy and other alternative healing practices, along with a variety of books and gifts. They also host events, train ing and book clubs.

and Co., located inside the Middle Coast Brewery building, is a purveyor of authentic French crêpes, fresh coffee roasts and fine-quality espresso beverages. Vanessa Grasset, owner and executive chef, says, “It is the season for pumpkins. Come and try our new special dessert, the Pumpkin Pie Crêpe, with its pumpkin pie filling and a drizzle of pure Michigan maple syrup! Have you tried our fall special, the Pumpkin Filling Crêpe—either on a wheat dough crêpe or a buck wheat crêpe, with pumpkin pie filling and pure maple syrup whip cream?”

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Location: 7237 E. Traverse Hwy., Traverse City. For more information, call 231-947-1689 or shop online at GallaghersFarmMarketTC.com.

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Produce in season is from their own garden and dozens of local farms, along with locally made specialty foods. Bakery favorites include cherry pies, and homemade pizza bread. Gal lagher’s Farm Market was opened in 1972 by Jack and Bernie Gallagher, and for the past 40 years has been run by their daughter Maria Lammers with her husband Sid and their family. The farm market opens in mid-June of each year as local asparagus and strawberries become available and remains open through October.

Mental Health Coaching to Achieve Balance Wellness Counseling is a practice devoted to wellness, where owner and coun selor Nicole Ball takes a compassionate approach to teaching parenting, working through past trauma and building coping skills to find more peace in life. She works with dealing with anxiety or a transition due to divorce, life changes or relationship changes that want quick results to get back to life using a holistic approach to therapy.

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Food is made fresh to order for breakfast or brunch, including authentic French crêpes and savory or sweet awesome coffee. There is no specific gluten-free menu, but that option is available. Gasset says, “Although the overall nutrition varies according to the ingredients, savory crêpes are considered to be a healthy choice. They have fewer calories, fats, carbohydrates and more proteins as compared to other foods such as pancakes and waffles.”

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Gallagher’s Farm Market sells local pro duce in season, fresh pies, breads and pastries from the bakery, plus other local products like jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, wine and more. This fall, Gallagh er’s customers can pick out a pumpkin and apples, then warm up with a cup of hot cider and a pumpkin donut. They grow and sell unique and fun varieties of pumpkins that are perfect for carving or decorating. A visit to the farm on a fall day is the perfect way to soak in all the season has to offer.

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Location: 222 E. State St., Ste. 10, Traverse City. For more information, call 231-642-5014, email PlayaBowlsTC@gmail.com or visit Playa Bowls.com.

“It a very sustainable business,” says Lee. “Everybody is trying to be green now days. The spoons are made from plants. Every thing is good for the environment. It’s a very healthy solution. This is a very healthy alternative.”

Ball says, “Through counseling, we’ll help you identify how best to make progress toward creating a life of wellness. Our mental health therapists take a whole health approach to help individuals, couples and families find balance. No matter what that final thing was that made you come here, we want to help. If you’re ready to start a better life, we’d love to join you in this journey!”

Amy Goldberg is operating the fran chise location with her husband Lee. They are believers in supporting the community and plan to donate 10 percent of revenue locally, as well as partner with other down town businesses on promotions.Thecompany

Locations: 1844 Oak Hollow Dr., Ste. B, Traverse City; and 525 W. 14th St., Ste. D, Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-714-0282, email Intake@MentalWellnessCounseling.com or visit MentalWellnessCounseling.com.

The national Playa Bowls franchise “The nation’s leading superfruit bowl shop.” has opened a Traverse City location in the new Socks Construction building, near the Park Place Hotel.

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started in New Jersey and now has more than 100 locations nationwide, specializing in bringing superfruit bowls to the masses using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients while providing an amazing in-store brand experience. Offerings include açaí, pitaya, kale, coconut, banana and chai pudding bowls, oatmeal, fresh juices, smoothies, coffees and cold-pressed juices.

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Telephone, virtual (telehealth) and faceto-face sessions are offered by appoint ment, as well as onsite wellness services to aid in the quest for mental wellness, healing and self-care.

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records in track and field. To study its effects, Brazilian researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind, pla cebo-controlled study in which they gave 30 amateur mar athoners two grams of the fungus each day for 12 weeks. Compared to the placebo group, those in the Cordyceps group had significantly lower heart rates at eight weeks and improved aerobic performance at 12 weeks.

A Himalayan fungus that has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps sinensis, attracted glob al attention in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke world

Art and music have long been said to soothe the savage soul, and hun dreds of studies have shown that people’s moods and sense of well-being are improved by everything from art work displayed in mental institutions and offices to regularly visiting art museums. With the pan

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Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malig nant melanoma, according to a Brown University study of 491,367 U.S. adults pub lished in the journal Can cer Causes and Control. Examining 15 years of data, the researchers found that compared to subjects with a median daily fish intake of .11 ounces, those with a median daily intake of 1.5 ounc es had a 22 percent higher risk of malignant melanoma and a 28 percent increased risk of melanoma in situ, characterized by abnormal cells in the outer layer of the skin. “We speculate that our findings could possibly be attributed to contaminants in fish, such as polychlorinat ed biphenyls, dioxins, arsenic and mercury,” says study author Eunyoung Cho, an associate professor of derma tology and epidemiology. Pending further research on the underlying biological mechanisms, the authors did not recommend any changes to fish consumption.

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Researchers tested 84 individuals that viewed Monet’s The Water Lily Pond and also photographs of a Japa nese bento box that included information on its tradi tions and food preparation, such as might be found in a history museum. Participants typically spent one to two minutes with each viewing. Follow-up questionnaires found that even a short online experience encouraged positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness. Well-being effects are most pronounced, wrote the authors, when “such content is beautiful, meaningful and inspires positive cogni tive-emotional states in the viewer.”

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The critical importance of simple lifestyle strategies in cancer prevention has been borne out by two recent endeavors. In a five-year study of 2,157 physically active people over 70 from five European countries, interna tional researchers found that 2,000 International Units a day of vitamin D3 and one gram a day of marine ome ga-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, reduced the risk of invasive cancers by 61 percent. Re searchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, that analyzed the diets and health outcomes of 134,775 people, found that a Western-style diet rich in red and processed meat, sugar, refined grains and carbohy drates was linked with an E. coli strain prominent in colorectal cancer.

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othing underscored the importance of a comfortable and versatile sanctuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families reconfigured their living arrangements to accommodate expanding uses for work, schooling, cooking, entertainment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lingers, prompting steady and robust activity in the construction and interior design industries.

A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increasingly encounter extreme and unprecedented weather events due to climate change. When we upgrade, remodel, build or buy new cocoons for our families, the time is ripe to incorpo rate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet.

Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a growing community of industry pro fessionals trying to figure out how to design, build and operate structures in more environmentally sustainable, socially impactful and healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” she explains. “We’re a resource-consumptive industry with a large carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy required to con struct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative impacts on people’s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respiratory problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’re exposed to indoors has a huge impact on ourThehealth.”ILFI Living Building Challenge sets bold aspirational goals, and buildings around the world have proven that it is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The

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As waterways dry up and areas around the world become more drought-prone, water conservation becomes an increas ingly important imperative. The simplest modifications are low-flow shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as traditional-flow fixtures, as well as a

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energy imperative is that the building pro duces more energy than it consumes, and that happens by generating renewable en ergy like solar power onsite and using very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For water, we ask that everyone return the water that goes through the building cleaner than it entered, which means people need to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it. You can do that with composting toilets, as well as grey water systems and rainwater recapture Bakerstrategies.”isproud of ILFI’s ambitious goals.

Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Bab cock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impactful upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an existing house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re

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new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltra tion using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and win dows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to improve efficiency first, which costs much less than transition ing to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power Accordinggeneration.”toLanguell, windows are

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“Grey water and rainwater collection systems are gaining momentum, and these systems for home use have come leaps and bounds from where they were 10 years ago,” she says. “They can take water from your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it to flush toilets, for example—a huge benefit for the West Coast and a huge water sav ings, because you’re using your water twice before you dispose of it.”

With regard to building materials and prod ucts, the annual ILFI Red List calls out chem icals with negative human health impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings, such as bisphe nol A, chlorofluorocarbons, formaldehyde, flame retardants, phthalates, toxic heavy met als and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Its Declare label is like a nutrition sticker that details what is in a building product, whether it is free of Red List chemicals and what its carbon footprint is.

“If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10 percent of your water or energy consumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, questioning assumptions about what a home might be capable of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”

visit from the plumber to fix any leaks. Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting drought-tolerant, native vegeta tion outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.

climate-specific and can be modified by adding or subtracting panes, coatings and treatments. “In Montana, I want the heat from the sun coming into my house, but in Florida, I don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but there’s a balance between your glass-to-wall ratio. In Florida, you would never have a skylight, but up north you’d consider it. And at this point, everyone should be transitioning to LED lighting, which will save money and energy.”

“Consumers should demand transparen cy; they should know what is in the prod ucts put in their homes,” Baker says. “One of the rules of thumb I like to apply is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from an ecological and health standpoint.

Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, long-lasting metals like steel and alumi num, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or reclaimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you from allergens. Old glazes or paints

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Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t—not so much. A lot of what we’re supporting is about getting back to the basics, removing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”

Sustainable and Healthy Furnishings

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might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a professional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube Univer sity and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space. Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”

Durability

When it comes to human health, home décor and cleaning products are equally as im portant as the construction materials, Languell advises. “Many times we’ll build a healthy and efficient home and then people put all sorts of fabrics and chemicals in there that are off-gassing because they’re not thinking about the health of the indoor environment.”

According to Languell, the more durable and local a material is, the better for the environment. “I’d never say no to a metal or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus shin gles with a 15-year cycle. Although bamboo is rapidly renewable, most of it comes from China, so the greenhouse gases associated with the transportation makes it less envi ronmentally friendly. Local materials are ideal. The closer the better. Get granite from Georgia, instead of Italy.”

Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is important, but also, lighting manufac turers are figuring out how to produce light ing that feels like you’re sitting outside in a forest while a cloud passes by or under a tree with dappled light. Mohawk and Interface offer low-carbon, healthy carpets that mimic natural forms like a rocky beach,” she says. “Fractals are often mentioned in biophilic design because they’re fascinating geometric compositions in nature like fly wings and bark that have an inherent intelligence to them, and we’ve come to understand that these natural elements are not just inter esting, they also have measurable positive impact on our psyche and mental health.”

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“There’s good, better and best quality furni ture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson Home. “Good might use inexpensive wood or heavy-duty cardboards that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa, it caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There are costs associated with each level, and I recommend spending the most budget you have on a quality prod uct, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic design, can be recov ered over and over again; therefore, you’re being eco-friendly to the world because it’s not going into a landfill.”

“I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a natural disaster, you’re going to generate less waste and use fewer resources,” Languell says. “Durability might mean fireproofing in California, wind proofing in Florida and floodproofing in Louisiana. It also means futureproofing your home, especially if you’re building new. Anticipate technologies that are com ing. Even if you can’t afford photovoltaic panels now, for a couple of bucks, you can run electric conduit from your panel up to your roof so if ever you decide to buy them, it’s not a major overhaul of your house. Dual-pipe your house and have the pipes ready to tie in rainwater or grey water, even if it’s not financially viable right now. Wire your house for a 220-volt plug in your ga rage so everyone that has an electric vehicle can charge it overnight.”

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Benefits of Houseplants

They eliminate toxins. Studies have shown that plants filter indoor air, re

They oxygenate the air. We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, while plants do the opposite during photosynthesis. This makes them ide al air fresheners. At sundown, when photosynthesis stops, most plants go back to absorbing oxygen and releasing CO2, except for orchids, succulents and bromeliads, making them wonderful bedside companions.

The Helpful Nature of Houseplants

Nestled among books on a shelf, soak ing up sunlight by a kitchen window or filling the bare corner of a living room, nothing adds beauty and interest to a home quite like a living plant. Bringing nature indoors also has numerous hu man health advantages.

They enhance our mood. Research shows indoor plants boost our mental health. One study found that viewing plants while recovering from surgery led

They humidify the indoor environ ment. Through a process called tran spiration, moisture travels from plant roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released into the air. In arid climates and during winter, this creates a favorable indoor atmosphere that decreases dry skin, colds, sore throats, dry coughs and even the transmission of the flu virus.

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indoors with partial, indirect sunlight, and some are low-light tolerant, in cluding lucky bamboo, spider plant, pothos, snake plant, staghorn fern, English ivy, peace lily, maidenhair fern, philodendron, anthurium, corn plant and dragon tree.

They help with productivity. Placing a philodendron by the computer might be a good idea, as a number of studies have shown that being close to nature improves concentration, memory and productivity.

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Watering: Over- or under-watering are the most common houseplant kill ers, but there are easy fixes. One is a

to physiological improvements by low ering blood pressure and reducing the perception of pain, anxiety and fatigue. Also, the act of taking care of plants has been shown to be emotionally helpful.

Some plants can be toxic to dogs and cats, but here are a few that are per fectly safe for our furry best friends: rattlesnake plant, spider plant, parlor palm, ponytail palm, African violet, bird’s nest fern, Venus flytrap, Boston fern, polka dot plant, orchid, staghorn fern, bromeliad, date palm and herbs.

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the last century, the rise of chemical-based agriculture has severely changed the way food is produced, and we have failed to recognize its unintended consequences. Research has revealed that if we continue on this path, our soil will give out and we will be unable to feed our children and grandchildren within the next 60 years. Thankfully, there is still time and positive transformation is possible through regenerative organic agri culture, which has its roots in Indigenous, traditional, ecological knowledge.

For more than 70 years, the Rodale In stitute has been on the leading edge of the movement to promote a better, natural and more responsible way of modern farming by conducting research into the cultivation of healthy, living soils. Today, Nadine Clop ton is advancing its related efforts through regenerative health care.

Get to know a farmer! Go get your hands in the soil, talk to your local farmers and start to rebuild that web of connection and relationship. Look around you and see how the Earth responds when we’re operating in a way that’s regenerative and allows natural systems to thrive. And for practitioners, get curious! Start breaking out of the siloed worldview of health and medicine and learn about the potent medicines that are all around us in our food and our soil.

Healing our planet begins with healing ourselves and how we relate to the planet and to one another, so through these tangible, in-person experiences, we can get even closer to that ultimate goal of a healed system.

Kirby Baldwin writes for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub and collaborative partner of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

What is next in your plans for the future of regenerative health care?

Regenerative health care carries potent “medicine” for a lot of the things that are ailing us in this country: the epidemic of chronic illnesses, the climate crisis, global food insecurity and ecological health. We believe that healing our soil is a prerequisite for healing ourselves. Regenerative health care draws the link between agriculture and health care because we need those two systems to talk with one another, and the answers are right beneath our feet.

The best thing we can do is take those three things out of a silo and look at them as part of a complex, interconnected web. In Rodale Institute’s “farm to hospital” model with St. Luke’s Hospital, we have a working farm at the hospital and much of the pro duce grown there ends up on the patient’s plates, in the cafeteria or in a CSA [com munity-supported agriculture] share that the hospital employees can take home. At

What does the regenerative health care movement mean for both human health and agriculture?

How do we better connect our farming, food and healthcare systems?

The heart and soul of what I’m working on right now centers around connecting health care and agriculture with Rodale In stitute’s first-ever Regenerative Healthcare Conference. We’re inviting doctors, nurses, RDs [registered dietician], nutritionists and others with interests in health and well-being to the farm for four days to get their hands in the soil and learn about how soil health is directly correlated to human health and how food is medicine.

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We’re working closely with Dr. Scott Stoll’s team at The Plantrician Project and bringing together some incredible luminar ies like Dr. Uma Naidoo, Dr. Maya Shet reat, Dr. Rupa Marya, Dr. Michelle Perro, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and others. To our knowledge, this is the first-ever medical conference to be taking place on a living, breathing, working farm. We’re passionate about the idea of getting doctors out of their practices and letting them get their hands in the soil. There’s no

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Rodale Institute, we’re hoping to build that bridge between agriculture and health care, and invite doctors and farmers to be part of the cycle of health care: thinking about the health of our soil and the health and the nutrient density of what’s on our plates.

able to experience the transformative sense of well-being and connection that comes through such a lifestyle practice.

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belly dance or ballet, finding our groove has proven to ease depression, support the cardiovascular system and improve overall joint function. By all ac counts, dancing gives us a step toward bet ter health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives. Contrary to popular opinion, dancing is not just for kids, and special ability is not thereold,never“Youessary.necaretooandisno such thing as two left feet, but we can also argue: When you have great instructors teaching you, you can learn anything as a beginner,” says Mo nique Maldonado, marketing director of the Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance and Performance, in Chicago.

richhelpSteppingintoadancestudiocanusenourlives while sharpening cog nitive function. After participating in an eight-month dance program during which they memorized intricate steps of the merengue, salsa and sam ba, Spanish-speaking, mid dle-aged and older adults had Chicagoimprovementsignificantinworkingmemoryscores,reportedUniversityofIllinoisresearchers in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. “Just like working out and puzzles, dancing works out brain paths and keeps them active and healthy,” saysTangoMaldonado.loverswill be pleased to know that the passionate dance style has been shown in a 2017 study published in

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For Maldonado, it is also about shared experience, which she feels is one of the most beautiful aspects of Latin dance: “It’s a great, diverse group of people who can change your outlook on life. Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.”

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For those looking for a little more heat, Latin dance can accom modate any fitness level. “If you are looking for a fun, new hobby, any style is a fit, but if you are more interested in advancing your salsa skill level, trying mambo and cha-cha can be a nice chal lenge,” says Maldonado. “Sensual bachata is for those who want a little more spice and advanced body movement.”

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Joan Price, a contemporary line dance instructor in Sebastopol, California, also attests to the longevity-promoting perks of mov ing joyfully. “At 78, line dancing keeps me physically fit, mentally alert and happy to be alive. The older we get, the more we need social activity, physical movement and mental stimulation. You get all three at once with line dancing.”

Hallworth often sees people approaching dance with uncertainty and apprehension, and he encourages an open mind: “Dancing isn’t for everyone, but if you give it a chance, you will be well rewarded. Most people learning to dance are a friendly bunch and will help newcomers.”

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Mike Hallworth teaches cruise ship passengers, mostly in their 60s and 70s, how to navigate the dance floor. “We teach all the main dance genres, including ballroom and Latin American, salsa and mambo, along with modern jive,” says the Southport, England-based, lifelong dancer who teaches with his wife, Jan. “For those not as agile as they would like to be, I would suggest starting with ballroom, social foxtrot and waltz, then progress to Latin American, cha-cha and rumba.”

The form has long outgrown its country-western music roots and now offers something for everyone, including Latin, swing, contemporary pop and Broadway. “Since you dance on your own in a row, line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. It’s also wonderful for people who want a social activity that doesn’t involve dating or partnering,” says Price. She says that there are thousands of different line dances, ranging from super-simple to extraordinarily complex. “As a beginner, be sure and choose a class that is beginning level,” she says. “Beginning level teaches basic steps, patterns and termi nology—and the joy of dance!”

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by April Thompson

“Beets have been a staple in gredient on our vegetarian menus for generations. They are an easy way to add natural sweetness and gorgeous color to so many dishes, both savory and sweet,” says Danica Wilcox, owner of the Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. The quintessen tial vegetarian eatery’s go-to beet dishes include hummus, burgers and borscht. “Beets boast so many health bene fits. Being rich in folate, manganese and copper, they are good for heart, brain and bone health. They are also a good source of fiber, which will feed the good bacteria in your gut, leading to improved gut health,” says Candace Bell, a Phoenix-based holistic nutrition ist and food blogger at The Wheatless Kitchen. “Beets have a unique earthy flavor that goes perfectly with bright citrus. Roasting them brings out their sweet and savory flavors, and they pair well with arugula, crunchy walnuts and tangy goat cheese in a salad.”

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the pack age deal. This easy-to-grow, multi-season vegetable is packed with nutrition and plays well with other ingredients. Beets can be enjoyed raw, roasted, boiled or pickled. They can be blended into quick dips, thin-sliced for healthy chips or incorporated into desserts for a mild, sweet flavor and bold color.

Lisa Keys, of Kennett Square, Penn sylvania, author of the food blog Good Grief Cook, grows beets and uses

Fall Beets

VERSATILE LEAF-TO-ROOT EATS

Bring a large saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add salt to the water, if desired. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions. (Alternatively, try my lid-cooking technique to save energy: After stirring the linguine into the boiling water, cover with a lid and turn off or remove from heat. Let cook without heat per the same timing suggested on the pasta package.)

2 large garlic cloves ¾ tsp sea salt 10 oz dry, whole-grain linguine

them in a number of ways. “Beets get their color from natural plant pigments called betalains, which contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help con trol illnesses like diabetes and heart disease,” she says. Her blog offers a recipe for a hearty, roasted beet sandwich, which pairs the root veggie with feta and a smashed avocado, dill, lime and yogurt spread.

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Recipe by The Chef’s Garden.

2 medium, fresh organic or local beets with leaves ¼ cup unsweetened jasmine green tea (or water), hot or cold 1½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Juice and zest of ½ lemon (1½ Tbsp juice)

Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the beet sauce and gently toss with tongs to combine. Add desired amount of reserved cooking liquid (if any) and gently toss to combine.

If the benefits of the beetroot didn’t already run deep enough, its stems and leaves are not only edible, but also packed with vitamins A, B and K, as well as copper, manganese, iron and calcium. The greens make a great side dish to accompany a beetroot main dish or can be incorporated into a beet soup, salad, sandwich or smoothie for a zero-waste meal turbocharged with nutrients.

2 oz soft, artisanal goat cheese or soft cashew cheese, crumbled ¼ cup fresh, small basil leaves

Versatility is one of the beet’s star qualities. The root vegetable can be quick-pickled with other garden vegetables, pureed into soup, roasted for a side dish, shredded raw into salads, juiced into a smoothie or even con centrated into a powder—a favorite of regis tered dietitian nutritionist Mascha Davis, in Los Angeles. “Beet powder can be added to so many recipes for a fast and easy superfood boost,” she says. Her go-to applications for beet powder include a beet and rose latte, a beet-colored “pink yogurt” topped with berries and cacao nibs, and overnight oats swirled with beet powder.

Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the goat cheese and basil. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest, if desired, and serve.

Preheat the oven (or toaster oven) to 350° F. Wash, dry and remove the leaves from the beets; thinly slice the leaves and chill until ready to use. Wrap the beets in recycled aluminum foil and roast in the oven until cooked through and tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape off the beet skin using the dull side of a paring knife, then chop the beets.

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are quite the package deal.

BEET, GREENS AND GOAT CHEESE LINGUINE

In a blender, add the chopped beets, tea, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and salt. Blend until velvety smooth, at least 2 minutes. Set aside. (Tip: Be careful. This purée will stain anything that it may be splattered onto.)

Like spinach, chard and other vegetables in the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae), beets are rich in oxalates which can contribute to kidney stones. For most healthy people, though, oxalates aren’t harmful, if enjoyed in moderation.

While the pasta is cooking, pour the beet purée into a large sauté pan and bring just to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the beet greens and cook while stirring until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.

1 bunch kale

3-4 medium beets

1 Tbsp sea salt

4 medium beets, rinsed and trimmed

KALE AND BEET SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

FOR THE SALAD:

Combine kale, beets, walnuts and 2 Tbsp dressing in a bowl and mix. Add a pinch or two of microgreens. Add the goat cheese by breaking it into small pieces. Add a pinch of salt and serve.

Note: Store any extra dressing in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. Use within 7 days.

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¼ cup balsamic vinegar

Recipe by The Chef’s Garden

Add beets to a full pot of water and bring to a boil, cooking them until they are fork tender. Remove beets from stove and drain into a colander. Run cold water over them to cool slightly. Remove the skins with a paring knife and/or fingers. Slice into quarters.

Peel and dice beets into cubes and roast in the oven at 350° F for 20 to 25 minutes. Once the beets are cooled, place them in blender or food processor and blend until only small bits remain. Add remaining ingredients except for olive oil and blend until smooth. Drizzle in olive oil as the hummus is mixing. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, lemon juice or olive oil, as needed. If it’s too thick, add a bit of water. This dish will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

FOR THE SALAD:

¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

YIELD: 2 SERVINGS

½ tsp fine sea salt

FOR THE BEETS:

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¼ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp freshly crushed black pepper, finely ground

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the balsamic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add the oil and whisk thoroughly to combine. Continue whisking until the dressing is fully emulsified.

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line two, foil.pans13-by-1-inch18-by-bakingwithaluminumCombineseasalt and paprika. Cut the beets into very thin slices using a sharp knife or mandoline. Divide beets between each of the prepared pans. Drizzle each with oil then shake in the pan. Sprinkle with salt mixture and toss again. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until chips are crispy.

2 roasted beets, small 1 15-oz

⅓ cup roasted walnuts, chopped ½ cup goat cheese

BEET HUMMUS

FOR THE DRESSING:

BEET CHIPS WITH SEA SALT AND SMOKED PAPRIKA

2 Tbsp olive oil Aluminum foil

¼ cup extra-virgin2 Tbsp tahini1 large lemon, zestedcan chickpeas ½large lemon, juiced1 pinch saltandblackpepper2 largegarliccloves, mincedoliveoil

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

Pinch of salt 1-2 pinches of microgreens

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Having an indoor haven touched with nature’s balm takes the edge off the work-athome days, the can’t-catch-a-breath days and the won’t-stop-raining days. Bringing a bit of the outside in helps us to remember the big picture. The 12th-century mystic and healer Hildegard of Bingen called the energy of the Earth veriditas, or greenness, and it is easy to tap into this life force by aligning our senses with the rhythms of nature.

Even if we simply place found branches in a basket with amber holiday lights in a cozy corner, living more closely with nature can help us maintain core serenity. The dance of each season is brief, but tuning into their wealth can make our own dance a bit more magical.

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Beauty is an often forgotten necessity, but can gently lead us back on track when we place a vase of fresh flowers, pine branches or wild rose hips on a windowsill. Designating one wall in the house for a photographic tapestry of spring cherry trees, mountain snow, a turquoise beach or majestic oaks can lower blood pressure just as effectively as actually being there. Keeping a “scent jar” on the desk filled with dried garden basil, bee balm or sweet grass clippings from the lawn can give us a breath of summer all year long. Placing a piece of found driftwood, preserved birch or a bowl of handmade potpourri on a coffee table can make afternoon breaks more mindful. A simple table fountain can bless any space with the harmony of its waters. Creating a “changing season” shelf and celebrating the hour invites the whole family to contribute to inspired whimsy.

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Our exposure to EMFs has dramatically in creased over the past few years, especially in homes containing cordless phones, wireless routers and smart meters. Every electrical device emits an EMF, whether or not it’s turned on. This constant radiation can cause damage to cells, and even comes from ap pliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines and baby monitors. The closer a device is to a person, the more potent the charge. “EMFs cause VGCC’s [voltage-gated calcium channels] to swing open and allow excess calcium into the cell. This causes elevated oxidative stress, inflammation and ultimately, if not coun teracted, disease,” says Mieke Jacobs, an EMF consultant and founder of Healthy HouseJacobs,Chicagowhodoes

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More in-depth interventions include electrical rewiring, as well as radio-frequency shielding that blocks EMFs with copper or another absorbent material. “Replacing dimmer switches helps, but not all electricians are aware of EMFs and have different priorities when upgrading a home,” says Jacobs.

The Building Biology Institute offers classes and resources to help create environments free of EMF hazards. “Any measure to reduce your exposure is worth taking, and will contribute to a healthier and more peaceful home environment,” says Menkes. Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at Carrie JacksonWrites.com. (231) 714-0477

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exposure can manifest in many ways. “Early warning signs include difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches, irritability and anxiety. It is estimated about 30 percent of the population is moderately sensitive to EMFs, but have not connected the dots, since these are common symptoms that can be caused by many things. Other common symptoms can include tinnitus, skin rashes, dizziness, sharp stabbing pains, leg cramps, high blood pressure, nausea and hyperactivity, especially in chil dren,” says Menkes. Less common symptoms include heart arrhyth mias, unexplained nightmares and nosebleeds, as well as ADHD and food allergies in kids, adds Jacobs.

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The federal government has no restrictions on overall EMF exposure. “The wireless industry and the government agencies that are supposed to regulate this industry want you to believe that the science is settled and wireless exposures are safe. Unfor tunately, this message is not reality. EMF damage can manifest in myriad ways that include many conditions and that are occurring in ever-increasing amounts,” says Lloyd Burrell, author of EMF Practical Guide and France-based founder of ElectricalSense.com.

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Castle Farms Pottery and Wine – 6-8pm. Join 1918 Cellars and Cottage Pottery for pottery and wine. All paints, supplies and artist guidance included. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

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. In cludes: morning yoga practices; drumming meditation by StrongHeart DrumMedicine; healing meditation by Mother FireFly’s Healing; time to explore nature and more. Nature – A Michigan Retreat, 2988 W Burdick ville Rd, Maple City. Details, Ken Scott: 231-883-7769 or Ken@TransformationCoachingLLC.com.

Stewardship Day – 9am-12pm. Join the many stew ardship activities as we prepare the buildings, trails and grounds for winter. No experience necessary; just a pair of work gloves. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Register, Brian: Stewardship@GrassRiver.org.

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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.

43rd Annual Apple Fest – Oct 14-16. 10am-6pm, Fir & Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Join the festivities and show your support for our local farmers, orchards and nonprofit organizations while celebrating the season. East Park, Bridge Park, Mason St, Downtown Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org.

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Herbaria: Plant Pressing – 1-3pm. Learn the history of herbaria (collections of pressed plant specimens), including how they have been created and utilized over time. Learn how to create own plant-pressing kit and how to compose a useful specimen. $15/person.

Owl Prowl – 7-8:30pm. Learn about local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. $10/person. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Must pre-register: GrassRiver.org.

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Spooky Lantern-Lit Hike – 6-8pm. Come get spooky on this self-guided, lantern-lit hike. This 1-mile trail is a short, accessible and engaging walk. Free. Kids Creek Park, 3315 US-31, Traverse City. Register: NatureIsCalling.org.

The Habitats of Sleeping Bear Dunes: Threats & Opportunities – 2-4pm. Join Sleeping Bear Dunes expert, Kerry Kelly, as he leads us through an explo ration of the variety of habitats that exist within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. $10. The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Dr, Traverse City. Register: TheBotanicGarden.org.

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Houdek Dunes Guided Hike – 10am. Put yourself in the “footsteps” of the “others” (nature’s wildlife) to discover the awesome traits and natural senses that serve them well toward their continued survival. With docents Ann McInnis and Bert Thomas. Free. Clay Cliffs Natural Area, 4755 N Manitou Trl, Lake Leelanau. LeelanauConservancy.org.

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Geology of GRNA – 10am-12pm. Join author and Earth scientist Steven Veatch for a morning to kick off Earth Science Week and to connect with nature and geology at the Grass River Natural Area. $5/ person. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. More info: GrassRiver.org.

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Happy Apple Days – Oct 8-9. 10am-6pm. Annual celebration of the harvest and the coming of fall when downtown merchants will be providing com plimentary apples and lots of great sales. Downtown Traverse City. 231-922-2050. DowntownTC.com.

TC Sacred Drum Circle – 7pm. No experience nec essary. No drum necessary, but feel free to bring an acoustic item of your own making. Dress for outside. Children must stay with adults. Free. House of Bear, 4242 Co Rd 633, Grawn. 231-383-0803.

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A Tidy Home is a Happy Home – Thru Oct. 50% off for new clients (move-out cleans and deep cleans not included). Select the date and time for the pro fessional to show up. Then, a certified cleaner will come over and clean the place, while the owner can sit back and relax. 256-506-3757, Info@Maid360. net or Maid360.net.

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Color Hike at the Proposed Turtle Cove Nature Preserve – 1-3pm. Learn about the significant natural features of the property and the land protection pro cess from the Conservancy’s staff. 1935 Yellow Birch Ln, Traverse City. More info & to register: gtrlc.org.

Free Goddess Workout Belly Dance: Witch Goddess – 2-3pm. For all ages, sizes and shapes; no dance experience necessary. Learn bewitching dance moves which will be brewed up into a com bination or 2 from the global spellbinding sensation, The Witches Dance. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E Eighth St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. AmiraHamzarRaks.com.

Holy Fire Reiki Training 1 & 2 – Oct 8-9. 10am5:30pm. Led by owners and reiki masters Jeff and Jo Currier. This thorough, hands-on training combines lecture, discussion and real-life experiences. Prac tice time includes giving and receiving a complete reiki session. $399. Higher Self Bookstore, 313 E Front St, Traverse City. Preregistration HigherSelfBookstore.com.schedulicity.com/scheduling/HSBG3S/workshops.required:

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. Beulah Fall Festival – 10am-5pm. Includes pump kin decorating, sidewalk chalk art, face painting and kids' games, mask and trick-or-treat bag painting and more. Free. 273 S Benzie Blvd, Beulah. 231-3831120. clcba.org/event/fall-festival.

Retreat in Uvita, Costa Rica – Nov 27-Dec 3. An opportunity to reset, cultivate deep inner-wisdom and connect with the sacred heart. It includes daily kun dalini yoga sessions, journal prompts, meditations, group sharing and deep, heartfelt connections. More info: JessicaMerwin.com/costa-rica.

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Clay Cliffs Nature Hike – 10am. How is nature making plans for the cold season ahead? Step outside. With docents Ann McInnis and Bert Thomas. Free. Clay Cliffs Natural Area, 4755 N Manitou Trl, Lake Leelanau. LeelanauConservancy.org.

Grand Traverse Soil Expo – 1-6pm. Learn about the ways you can support native flora and fauna, fight climate change, and prevent erosion, all by improving soil health. $3-$10. Great Lakes Incubator Farm, 1091 Keystone Rd, Traverse City. NatureIsCalling.org.

Farm to Table Dinner & Tour – 6-10pm. Enjoy a sumptuous farm-to-table dinner and tour at Castle Farms. Catered by Grey Gables Restaurant & Cater ing. 3-course meal will showcase meats and vegeta bles sourced from local farms. A chef introduction will accompany each dish. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

Make a Walking Stick – 1-2:30pm. Class will guide you in stick selection and preparation. We will furnish materials and give you some ideas on customizing your own special walking stick. $10/ person. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. GrassRiver.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

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

Charlevoix Senior Center Veteran Social & Lunch – 9am-1pm. 1st Tues. Honoring our Veterans. Social beginning at 9am and Free Lunch for Veteran’s at 11:30am. Charlevoix Senior Center, 06906 Norwood Rd, Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org.

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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. Vir tual 40-min appt. $20. 231-590-0001. tcdesoto@ gmail.com.

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Mindful Morning Flow – 8-9am. In-person and online. Gently energize your body and focus your mind, drawing attention to each movement and breath to each posture in this vinyasa-style practice. $25 in studio, $15 virtually (bundle 6 classes for $120). True Balance Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness, 1128 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City. 231-519-0808. TrueBalanceLife.com.

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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.

Farmers Market at the Village – Thru Oct. 2-6pm. Presented by The Village at Grand Traverse Com mons. Free admission. South Historic Front Lawn, 830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City. TheVillageTC. com/farmers-market.

nterlochen 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.

Charlevoix Farmers Market – Thru Oct 6. 8am1pm. 400 Bridge Str, Charlevoix. CharlevoixMI. gov/338/Farmers-Market.

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

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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.

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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.

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Free COVID-19 Testing – 10am-2pm. Pre-registra tion not required but helpful. The Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Wellness Workshop, 411 Bridge St, Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org.

Sacred Lights Collective Events – A digital plat form and virtual community for seekers and facil itators to walk the spiritual path together offering daily classes, groups and workshops. With Aria Mae Everts. Virtual. 774-578-2762. SacredLights Collective.com.

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Cancer Care Support Discovery Call – 6-6:30pm. For those looking to incorporate a holistic, functional element of care into their cancer treatment plan by working in conjunction with your oncologists, sur geons, primary care physician and physical medicine practitioners. More info: MIHolisticMed.com.

Weekly Facebook Live with Dr. McSwain – 5:306pm. More info: MIHolisticMed.com.

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Bellaire Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm. ASI Community Center & Park, 102 Maple St, Bellaire. BellaireChamber.org.

Empowerment Circle – 10:30-11:30am. With Heather Zigler. By bringing new light to an ancient and traditional tool used by indigenous people around the globe. Circles are a place to transform ME to WE as a space where the principle of sharing power with each other exists instead of having power over one another. 1st class free. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. HeatherZigler.com.

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Kundalini Yoga – 10am. A dynamic, powerful tool that is designed to give you an experience of your energetic body. All levels. Sliding scale $10-$20. New Moon Yoga, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City. 231-392-5813. NewMoonYogaStudio.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.

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 7:30am-12pm. Parking lot B, southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City. Down townTC.com.

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Living with Joy – Thru Oct 20. 6-7:30pm. Lift up your spirit and join chose joy, releasing strug gle, 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.

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Turntables and Tacos – 4pm-close. Stone Hound Brewing Company, 3593 Bunker Hill Rd, Williams burg. 231-421-5010. StoneHoundBrewing.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-registration required: NewMoonYogaStudio.com.Jessica@NewMoonYogaStudio.com.

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2112 M 137, Sundays,231-970-1340Interlochen9am-2pm

October231-347-4337toJune, 10am-1pm

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Saturdays,231-866-0922June11-September 3, 9am-1pm

Traverse231-941-1900City'sonly year-round indoor market. Mondays, May-October, 2-6pm Saturdays, November-April, 10am-2pm

10234 W Front Street, Empire

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Fridays,231-866-0922June7-September 13, 9am-1pm

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Wednesdays,Saturdays,June-October231-922-20507:30am-12pm8am-12pm

FARMERS MARKET AT THE VILLAGE & GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS

461 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey

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Natural Awakenings of Grand Traverse Region Michigan - October 2022

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FALL BEETS

NADINE CLOPTON

INVITING IN THE WILD

THE JOY OF MOVEMENT